“If you want to blame someone, blame our Chenyi for being too outstanding. A tall tree attracts the wind. However, it’s his good fortune to have Zi Mo here.”

The moment Zhao Zimo approached, she was grabbed by Liang Chenyi’s mother. Zhao Zimo heard everything and blushed slightly.

“Oh, look at you. You’re about to get married and you’re still shy.”

The elders teased and couldn’t help but laugh. Even Old Master Liang smiled.

Their voices were loud, and it was hard not to hear their conversation.

Shen Fanxing sat not far away and heard everything clearly. She sneered coldly in her heart.

She didn’t deny that Liang Chenyi was capable, but this family wasn’t presentable.

If she remembered correctly, the old man sitting in the middle was Ou Ximing’s biological grandfather.

She didn’t mention Ou Ximing being alone outside previously. But now, he was her biological grandson after all. How could he not have any thoughts about being belittled?

In that case, the world was really cold.

Perhaps because she was a makeup artist under Stars International, Ou Ximing’s appearance caused a commotion.

Faced with the reporters’ interview, Ou Ximing entered the venue with a straight face.

The Liang and Zhao families looked at him.

Ou Ximing’s tall figure appeared in the venue. He was wearing a white suit with a collar. There were green bamboos reflecting the golden threads in the suit. As he walked, he could clearly see the different views emitted by the colorful threads.

It was a fashion that was difficult to control, but when it was on him now, it exuded a strong sense of fashion.

Her hair was meticulously styled and she had put on light makeup to cover up her fatigue. She appeared radiant in front of everyone.

He looked fashionable and mature. His handsome face attracted the attention of the women around him.

Zhao Zimo’s eyes flickered as her gaze met Ou Ximing’s.

When Mother Liang saw Ou Ximing, she was stunned for a moment before she snorted in disdain. However, when she saw the old man sitting beside her, she smiled and said,

“Ximing, you’re here. Come and greet your grandfather…”

Ou Ximing shifted his gaze to the motionless Old Master Liang.

If she wasn’t wrong, he had turned to look at her just now. Now, he was acting like this. It was obvious that he didn’t want to see her.

However, he hesitated for a while before walking in that direction.

“Grandpa…”

Only then did Old Master Liang look up at him. “Are you sure you want to participate in the competition today?”

Her questioning tone revealed her extreme dissatisfaction with him.

Ou Ximing frowned, but there was no change in his expression or voice.

“Yes.”

Old Master Liang narrowed his eyes. “What if I tell you not to participate?”

Ou Ximing’s eyes flickered. “Why didn’t you let me participate?”

“You can’t wait to humiliate yourself?”

With a straight face, he suppressed his voice and said,

“Chenyi has been working hard for the past few years. Think about what you’ve been doing. When he won the first championship, what were you doing? When he won the second championship and even when he won the other awards, what were you doing? Now that he’s at the most important moment, why are you here?”

Ou Ximing suddenly sneered and looked at the old man. “So you’re saying so much because you’re afraid that I’ll embarrass myself or because you’re afraid that I’ll block your precious grandson’s path?”

Old Master Liang paused. When he saw Ou Ximing’s expression and tone, his face darkened.

“You really don’t know what’s good for you! You’re blocking Chenyi’s way? What do you have to stop him?”

“In that case, don’t worry about it. In your eyes, it’s enough as long as your grandson doesn’t embarrass himself.”

Old Master Liang’s face trembled with anger.

“Since you know that you’ll embarrass yourself sooner or later, why do you have to participate in this competition?! Are you in a hurry to embarrass yourself?!”

Ou Ximing was expressionless. Indeed, he felt a gaze on him. He looked up and met Zhao Zimo’s gaze.

Seeing this scene, everyone instantly knew what was going on.

Zhao Zimo bit her lips lightly and looked at him apologetically.

At this moment, Zhao Zimo felt conflicted.

Ou Ximing’s sudden gaze proved that he had participated in this competition mostly because of her.

There was actually a corner of her heart that was secretly smug. Because there was a man who couldn’t forget her after so long. He even wanted to prove something to her by participating in this competition.

However, she was more embarrassed and angry.

That was because she was worried that her past with him would be mentioned again. Furthermore, Liang Chenyi would undoubtedly be the champion in the end, while he would only lose. Being pursued by a loser was a humiliation to her.

Even if she was pursued, she wouldn’t allow the other party to be inferior.

However, in terms of appearance, she admitted that Ou Ximing was indeed a good choice.

It was a pity that she couldn’t be with him.

She was used to receiving attention when she was with Liang Chenyi. She could share the glory that Liang Chenyi brought, but Ou Ximing had nothing.

However, before she could move her gaze away from Ou Ximing’s face, Ou Ximing had already shifted his gaze. He stared at Old Master Liang and said coldly,

“From what you’re saying, since Liang Chenyi is undoubtedly the champion, is everyone here to embarrass themselves?”

Hearing this, the surrounding people looked over with dissatisfaction and questions.

“You…”

Old Master Liang didn’t expect Ou Ximing to say that. Faced with the gazes, he felt uneasy.

“You came to participate in the competition for your personal affair. How dare you compare others to you?”

Ou Ximing’s eyes flashed and he looked up at Zhao Zimo again, only to see her blaming herself.

“Ximing, I was very grateful to you in the past, but now… my wedding with Chenyi is in a few days. I hope you can give us your blessings… If possible, I hope you can withdraw from the competition. Because no matter what, we’re really… not fated…”

When Ou Ximing heard this, he snorted and looked at Zhao Zimo with a cold and mocking smile.

“Miss Zhao, you’re thinking too much. I know very well that we’re from different worlds. I won’t waste any more time on a materialistic woman.”

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