Chapter 33 Flaw

Normally, Xie Qingran would always try to get close to Lu Jinzhi, especially when she saw him being nice to Xie Hanyue, she would go crazy. But why was she so indifferent today?

"Sister, I know you've always preferred simplicity. This beaded flower is gorgeous, and it was a gift from Brother Jinzhi himself, so I won't share it with you."

Xie Hanyue smiled gently, stepped forward, and could hardly hide the smugness in her eyes.

Seeing this, Xie Qingran nodded honestly: "What you say is true, sister. I have never liked these things, but you are more beautiful than flowers, so you will look good wearing them. By the way, tomorrow is the banquet at the Prime Minister's residence. Why don't you wear this? You will definitely outshine everyone else!"

"you!"

Xie Hanyue was even more shocked, feeling as if she had punched cotton.

"What are you sisters talking about?"

Xie Yankang walked in carrying a lot of things. He saw Xie Hanyue there and smiled gently, asking her questions.

Xie Qingran bowed, stepped forward, and said, "Father, my sister received a new pearl hairpin. I think it's beautiful and I was thinking of taking it to the banquet at the Prime Minister's residence!"

As she spoke, Xie Qingran affectionately took Xie Yankang's arm and pointed with a smile at the pearl hairpin in Xie Hanyue's hair: "Father, look, isn't it beautiful?"

In the past, Xie Qingran rarely felt this close to her family, even her own flesh and blood. Because they hadn't been together since childhood, Xie Qingran rarely showed such emotions.

But now, Xie Qingran knows that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. In the end, Xie Yankang is still in charge of the Xie family, so she still needs to maintain a good relationship with Xie Yankang. Otherwise, even these two months will be difficult to endure.

Xie Yankang felt flattered and overwhelmed by Xie Qingran's current obedient appearance.

Originally, he thought his daughter was strange and always cold and unapproachable, but he never expected her to be so obedient.

She is his own biological daughter; how could he not love her at all?

"It's beautiful, it really is beautiful."

Xie Yankang didn't even glance at Xie Hanyue, but smiled gently at Xie Qingran, took her hand, walked to the servants, and opened the box in their hands.

“Qingran, I know that you’ve been focusing on self-cultivation and haven’t really dressed up properly while you were at the manor, but now that you’re back in the capital, you should dress up properly.”

"I picked these out for you myself. Do you like them?"

These items are undeniably precious, but the taste is truly... something to be desired by Xie Yankang.

Xie Qingran looked at the dazzling array of items, her eyes crinkling with joy: "They're beautiful! I love them all, thank you, Daddy!"

Xie Hanyue, standing to the side, looked at this scene of filial piety and parental love, her face contorted with rage. In the past, she was the only daughter in the Xie family, and her parents only had eyes for her. When did Xie Qingran appear and start taking away what originally belonged to her little by little?

Xie Qingran glanced back casually and saw Xie Hanyue's resentment, but seemed not to understand it at all. She just smiled and walked up to her, taking her hand: "Sister, I can't possibly use all these things by myself. Take your pick, and if you like anything, just take it back!"

"Father only buys things for my older sister once in a long time, so why is it that I, as the younger sister, am loved by so many people?"

"Sister, please accept this. Over the years, my parents have bought me many things, so I don't need any more."

Xie Hanyue smiled gently, but held Xie Qingran's hand tightly, almost digging her nails into her palm.

These words, at first glance, seem like those of a well-behaved and sensible person, but in reality, they are just a sarcastic remark about Xie Qingran's lack of worldly experience. She is already so proud of herself after just one instance, which shows how shallow she is.

However, Xie Qingran did not make a scene. She simply nodded and smiled at Xie Yankang, saying, "Thank you, Father!"

"Baozhu, quickly put all these away and take good care of them. Don't lose them." Xie Qingran clearly treasured them immensely, not because the jewelry was valuable, but because her father had personally chosen them for her.

Xie Yankang originally sent these things with selfish motives, but now seeing Xie Qingran so happy, he felt a little guilty.

He stepped forward and gently patted Xie Qingran's head: "When you first came home, you weren't feeling well and always stayed in the courtyard. Now that you're feeling better, you should eat with us."

Is it really possible?

"Can I eat with Daddy and Mommy?"

Xie Qingran's eyes immediately brightened, but as if she suddenly realized something was wrong, she quickly regained her usual coldness.

Xie Yankang was somewhat puzzled by this change: "Qingran, what's wrong with you?"

"No...it's nothing. My nanny said that girls should not show their teeth when they smile, and should be dignified and composed, and should not move around casually." Xie Qingran looked like a child who had done something wrong, her eyes lowered, and she even had a hint of unspeakable grievance.

Seeing this, Xie Yankang finally understood why Xie Qingran had become so rigid and wooden after returning home!

So that's why!

Xie Yankang felt even more heartache and guilt. He took Xie Qingran's hand and said gently, "This is home. You can do whatever you want here. Come on, let's go to the front yard for dinner."

This was the first time Xie Yankang couldn't see Xie Hanyue; his eyes were only on Xie Qingran.

If it were her previous life, Xie Qingran would naturally have felt moved, but now, Xie Qingran only found it funny.

It turns out that the fatherly love she had so desperately sought in her previous life was so cheap; it could be obtained with just a few kind words and a smile. Indeed, a daughter must have value to be seen.

Xie Hanyue followed behind the two of them, her molars practically grinding to powder!

Her eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and her hands, hidden in her sleeves, were clenched into fists.

"Xie Qingran, you just wait!"

Xie Hanyue gritted her teeth and followed them to the front yard.

The food was already set on the dining table in the front yard, but there was no chair for Xie Qingran, nor any bowls or chopsticks for her, as if Xie Qingran didn't exist in this house.

Xie Qingran stood to the side, looked at the decorations on the table, smiled at Xie Yankang, but did not speak.

"Someone, bring another set of chopsticks and a bowl. From now on, Miss will eat with us."

Xie Yankang immediately gave his chair to Xie Qingran.

"Qingran, sit down."

Xie Qingran immediately shook her head, and waited for the maid to bring a new chair before obediently sitting down. However, she didn't dare to sit fully, only sitting on one-third of the chair, her movements elegant and without any flaws.