As Lin Chang had anticipated, the guests were full of praise for Lin Li.
"I never thought Lin Li would be even more impressive than I imagined."
"If I had a son like him, I'd wake up laughing in my dreams."
Some guests began to consider strengthening their cooperation with Starlight Group. Lin Li was a genius, and if Starlight Group were ever passed down to him, it would surely reach new heights.
Lin Li enjoyed the admiration in everyone's eyes and couldn't help but curl his lips into a slight smile.
He thrived on compliments. That was why he was so active online, even buying trending topics to build his image as a genius.
As Lin Chang continued his speech without noticing, the video on the big screen had already been switched.
"This next video," Lin Chang continued, "shows the 28th wedding anniversary celebration venue that Li and Shuqin set up together..."
The guests furrowed their brows.
"Who is that in the video? Didn't Lin Chang say it was the venue set up by Lin Li? What's going on now?"
"Looks like the wrong video was played."
"By the way, that man's back looks familiar."
"I feel like there's a big show happening today."
Excitement sparked in everyone's eyes.
They had a feeling that a major scandal was about to unfold!
Qin Ruoyao, focused on her phone, didn't immediately notice the content on the big screen.
Hearing the murmurs around her, she looked up in confusion and froze when she saw what was on the screen. Her face turned ashen.
That was the video she had taken with Lin Li at the hotel!
How could it be playing here?
Her hands and feet turned ice-cold.
This wasn't the right time to show this video. It was her bargaining chip.
She was planning to use it only if the Lin family forced her to break up with Lin Li or if he abandoned her.
If this were revealed in front of everyone now, not only would her leverage be gone, but it would also enrage the Lin family and Lin Li.
If Lin Chang, Jiang Shuqin, and Lin Li knew she was the one who leaked the video, would they hate her?
Qin Ruoyao's mind was in chaos. She had no idea what to do...
The Lin family, still facing the stage, had no idea what was playing on the screen.
Seeing the strange looks on the guests' faces, Lin Li frowned.
What's going on with them?
"Wait, that guy in the video looks familiar."
A guest exclaimed, "Look, isn't the woman in the video her?" He pointed toward Qin Ruoyao.
Everyone turned to look and saw that Qin Ruoyao's appearance was identical to the woman in the video.
Even the mole on her right arm matched exactly!
There was no doubt—it was her!
"I thought it was some random clip from the internet, but it's actually real!"
"I never expected someone who looks so innocent to be... well, let's just say she knows how to have fun in private."
The leading lady is here, but who's the leading man?
A guest stroked his chin, staring at the man in the video. Suddenly, he frowned. "Why do I feel like the man looks like Lin Li?"
"Lin Li?" another guest asked, puzzled. "That can't be. Lin Li already has a fiancée, and I thought their relationship was good."
Lin Chang, still holding the microphone, continued to speak with pride, his voice drowning out the guests' murmurs.
None of them turned around to see the screen, completely unaware that the video had been switched.
Suddenly, a soft, cooing female voice came from the video.
"I really love you. You're so amazing..."
Lin Li's eyes widened instantly.
That was Qin Ruoyao's voice!
The exact same words she had said to him that day in the hotel!
Then came the sounds of intimate murmurs from the video, comparable to those in a blockbuster film.
Lin Xuan sipped his red wine with a satisfied smile, enjoying the pale expression on Lin Li's face.
Lin Li turned stiffly to face the screen.
What he saw was a pair of entangled figures!
His mind went blank.
"Dad, why is there something like this in the video?" Lin Qingyan asked, frowning.
Lin Chang shook his head, "I don't know."
Jiang Shuqin's face twisted in disgust. "Who are these people? Engaging in such depravity, it's shameful!"
Lin Li remained frozen in place. His blank mind slowly began to process the situation.
If this was exposed, his carefully cultivated image among the elite would be destroyed...
Realizing this, Lin Li reacted vehemently. "Turn it off! Turn it off now!" he bellowed.
Everyone in the room looked at Lin Li curiously.
“Li, what's wrong?” Lin Chang asked, frowning.
Lin Xuan, holding his wineglass, walked over slowly, raising an eyebrow. "Brother, are you so nervous because the man in the video is you?"
When Lin Xuan mentioned it might be Lin Li, everyone began to suspect.
"Come to think of it, the man's physique does resemble Lin Li's."
"Could it really be him? If the female lead is here at his birthday party, maybe their relationship isn't so simple."
"If it is Lin Li, there's definitely going to be a show."
Jiang Shuqin, hearing the guests' speculation, became emotional, completely disregarding her usual elegance. She lashed out protectively, "What are you talking about? My son couldn't possibly be the one in that shameful video!"
"Besides, Li is already engaged to Qianqian. He has always been a man of decent character. How could he be involved with another woman?"
The guests' expressions turned even more peculiar.
If Jiang Shuqin hadn't brought it up, they might have forgotten that Lin Li had recently become engaged to Shen Qianqian.
The Lin and Shen families have been close for generations. If the man in the video turned out to be Lin Li, it could lead to quite a rift.
Lin Li snapped back to reality and instinctively looked toward Lin Xuan, who was standing below the stage, holding his wineglass, his lips curved in a mocking smile.
It was Lin Xuan!
All of this today must have been orchestrated by Lin Xuan!
Qin Ruoyao wouldn't have dared to reveal their affair in front of so many people!
Lin Li clenched his sweaty palms.
He couldn't panic. As long as he kept his back to the camera, no one would know it was him yet.
There was still room for a turnaround.
Taking a deep breath, Lin Li forced himself to remain calm. "Brother, you're just joking," he said, trying to sound composed. "I just thought the video might be disturbing to everyone's eyes, so I thought it would be better to switch it off quickly, to avoid ruining everyone's mood."
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow. "I don't think it would ruin our mood at all. On the contrary, if the video is cut now, it would only leave us all eager for more, which would truly ruin our mood. Wouldn't you agree?"
Shen Qianqian chimed in, "That's right, Lin Li, Lin Xuan is correct. Let the video continue. Even if we can't watch the whole thing, at least let everyone see the man's face. It would satisfy everyone's curiosity."