Chapter 123 Taking You Back to the Village

Ji Wanwan had already ignored the older generation and started arguing with Sophia.

I get angry just seeing her!

Sophia wasn't annoyed at all; in fact, she quite liked Ji Wanwan's personality—cute and innocent.

She looked at Gu Qingci beside her and deliberately said, "Qingci, your fiancée is helping someone else and you're not going to do anything about it?"

Gu Qingci is Viktor's son, almost everyone knows that, and this banquet is just Viktor's way of showing that he intends to make Gu Qingci his successor.

This is an alternative.

Kolov is easily out of his control.

Therefore, the heirship cannot be usurped by a member of a collateral branch.

Gu Qingci's face was expressionless, his expression numb. He was already used to Ji Wanwan's blatant favoritism towards Kolov.

His heart always ached, but he couldn't show it.

The pair of well-defined hands clenched tightly under the long table, then he sneered, "I don't care, but you do?"

Even if Ji Wanwan doesn't choose him, he will still choose Ji Wanwan.

Only he knows how fake it is to say he doesn't care.

Sofia leaned towards him deliberately, her fingertips tracing patterns on his shoulder.

"You can't fool me with that."

Even if Gu Qingci is very patient, how could she not know about matters of love and romance?

"Stay away from me." He said coldly, his body remaining ramrod straight, a hint of disgust flashing in his eyes at Sophia's sudden approach.

He deliberately chose this spot, but Sofia insisted on sitting next to him.

She seemed quite interested in him, but Gu Qingci didn't want to know.

He would never fall in love with anyone other than Ji Wanwan, especially since she had hurt Ji Wanwan.

Sofia didn't mind and withdrew her hand.

"You really hurt me. You should fight for the person you like. You're too honest."

Otherwise, Ji Wanwan would have been his long ago, and she wouldn't have gotten away with it so easily.

But that's fine too. He likes people like Gu Qingci who seem cold on the surface; it's more challenging.

Sophia looked at Gu Qingci with a determined ambition in her eyes.

Ji Wanwan couldn't stand it anymore. Sophia had done all sorts of bad things and was even trying to sow discord!

That's so evil.

"Brother, don't listen to her nonsense, you're fine the way you are."

At least many people like his type, except for Ji Wanwan.

Gu Qingci looked up at her and gave a faint "hmm".

"If he's so good, why don't you love him?" Sofia challenged.

"I..." Ji Wanwan wanted to refute, but couldn't find a reason, and felt a tightness in her chest.

"none of your business?"

Kolov interrupted, his eyes sinister. He hadn't avenged the last time he made him kneel, and now he was trying to cause trouble for him again.

"See? You're the outsider." Sophia retorted, trying to sow discord between the two.

How could Gu Qingci not see through her intentions, thinking that he was young and could be manipulated at will?

"You're not qualified to judge our relationship. Keep your inappropriate thoughts to yourself." The tone was contemptuous and carried a warning.

Ji Wanwan nodded, giving him a thumbs up in her heart.

He's also quite good at identifying green tea.

Sofia frowned slightly, unconcerned by his threat. He was so aloof and stubborn, which made her like him even more.

As the time was running out, she said to Kolov, "Brother, I'll take your life next time."

Kolov raised a mocking smile.

"You think you'll have a next time? Don't think you can take my life just because someone else is around. You're not worthy."

Southeast Asian drug lords do indeed wield considerable influence, but their reach is constantly expanding and is no longer confined to Russia.

Sofia hadn't expected him to be trapped here; he was quite well-informed, but she wasn't panicked.

She wasn't afraid of death, so she had nothing to be afraid of.

These words reached the ears of the older generation, but they didn't care; their lives were already comfortable enough.

There's no need to create unnecessary trouble for yourself.

This is a matter for the younger generation, so let them handle it themselves.

The strong survive, the weak perish.

They went through the same thing when they were young.

It hasn't been easy to get this far.

With one minute left before the start, Viktor walked over right on time, followed by Lev and two rows of bodyguards.

Immediately, everyone became respectful.

Ji Wanwan also looked at him, still wanting to marvel at how well he had maintained his appearance.

She looked at Kolov and then at Viktor; they were practically identical.

Lev pulled out a chair for him, and Viktor sat down in the head seat, exuding nobility and majesty.

No wonder no one is gossiping. With his looks, who would dare to speak up? It's no joke that he got that position.

There were also many bodyguards standing around the dining table, their hands behind their backs, each with a cold expression.

It's very professional, at least for Ji Wanwan!

"Everyone's here, let's begin." The voice was firm and resolute.

As soon as the words were spoken, waiters dressed in the same dark uniforms, wearing white gloves, steadily carried heavy silver platters in their hands, and the procession walked in calmly and orderly.

Ji Wanwan was truly amazed; the ceremony was incredibly elaborate.

All the waiters went to their respective seats, bowed slightly, and placed the dishes in front of them.

Ji Wanwan even made room for him, only to find that it wasn't needed at all...

Ji Wanwan was almost able to get the knife and fork when she realized that no one had moved, so she immediately withdrew.

This damn table manners.

"You've all found out what I wanted to say, so I won't go into details."

Victor didn't even glance at his men, picking up his knife and fork with elegant and composed movements.

...

In Ji Wanwan's opinion, it was just a deadpan act!

If they're not going to say anything, then what's the point of having a family banquet?

Isn't this just like a leader spouting nonsense?

But no one had any objections; you could say they were used to it.

Ji Wanwan was very dissatisfied. She picked up a knife and fork, chopped and chopped, and stuffed the food into her mouth.

But she still had to follow those table manners, to do as the Romans do, even though she didn't like them.

Kolov's lips curled up; in his opinion, Ji Wanwan was the most interesting one.

The long silence was broken after Victor left.

They left without saying anything, and I don't know what the point was.

The gatherings in her village are more interesting than this; at least you can chat with the guests.

Ji Wanwan asked Kolov, "You guys didn't do this before, just having a meal together and then leaving."

"Um."

"This is so boring. I'll take you to my village another day."

Let him experience the warmth of the people.

Kolov was taken aback. Did this mean he had to go back to meet his parents?

"good……"

Soon the older generation all left, leaving only a few young people.

Sophia and her brother also got up to leave, and before leaving they spoke to Ji Wanwan.

"Little beauty, see you next time." Her fingertips brushed against Gu Qingci's neck unintentionally. "And you too."

...

Ji Wanwan sensed that Gu Qingci's feelings for her were different from those for Kolov.

Watching the two figures leave, she said to Gu Qingci, "Brother, she won't bother you anymore, will she?"

"no."

"Then she really is crazy."

Why would you touch him for no reason?

Katya shook her head: "Right, those two are crazy too."

She usually avoids getting involved with the two of them unless there's a specific reason.