Chapter 15 Party Sorry, I'm late.
People say that it’s more lively when there are more people around, but Qi Xunsheng has never liked going to crowded places since he was a child.
Where there are many people, there are also many ghosts and creatures. Her eyes and ears are covered with living creatures, making her live in fear.
When no solution was found, Qi Xunsheng could only endure the fear and pretend not to see or hear anything.
Over time, I no longer like the hustle and bustle.
This just fulfilled Lu Qinglian's wish.
Qi Xunsheng would not get any place in any banquet, big or small, in Luocheng. As the eldest sister that his parents dote on him and protect him, such good things always belonged to Su Jing.
Not to mention banquets, Qi Xunsheng seldom even attended small parties. When Qi Yushuang was still alive, the nobles of Luocheng would invite her many times. After Qi Yushuang passed away, power fell into the hands of Su Tongming, and the people of Luocheng also learned to change with the wind. They secretly scolded Su Tongming as a "phoenix man" who was greedy and looked down on him, but openly tried to fawn on him.
But no matter what, Qi Xunsheng did not gain any substantial benefit from it.
No one would lend a helping hand to her just because they felt sorry for her. Even Uncle Zhuang, who was a good friend of Qi Yushuang during her lifetime, only cared about benefits.
Qi Xunsheng knew very well that the biggest reason why the banker did not cooperate with Su Tongming was that the Su Group was declining and could not bring him much benefit. The second biggest reason was his relationship with Qi Yushuang during her lifetime.
She knew this very well, so over the years, even though the banker had said that Lu Qinglian treated her badly and that she could go to the banker if she had any trouble, Qi Xunsheng never did.
I only moved out once, the last time I went home.
No one else knew her situation, but the dealer certainly knew it, but they chose to stand by and watch.
Of course, Qi Xunsheng also knew that this was not the banker's obligation, so he had not disturbed him over the years.
The banker said he would help her, but he would still teach his daughter that interests come first and that personal feelings should not influence decision-making.
Although, she and Zhuang Xinle didn't have much friendship.
Since Qi Yushuang passed away, her childhood playmate Zhuang Xinle has gradually drifted away from her. When they met again, she had become a stranger.
Qi Xunsheng was not a nostalgic person, and he did not feel sad for too long about Zhuang Xinle's departure.
She was young at that time, and her impression of Zhuang Xinle was that he was simple and kind. She never thought that this was a decision she could make alone.
"Do you want to send an invitation letter to Zhuang Xinle?" Shan Xianmin asked when she saw her staring at Zhuang Xinle's name on the screen in a daze.
"Let's not send it." Qi Xunsheng came back to his senses and said lightly.
The people to whom the two sent party invitations were all people they knew and one of them was in contact with.
After growing up, neither of them had contacted Zhuang Xinle, so it would not be a good idea to send an invitation letter rashly.
Especially because Su Jing started to poach people, they became more cautious after the invitation letters they just sent out were rejected.
After all, no one likes the feeling of being rejected repeatedly.
"I remember you and Zhuang Xinle had a good relationship when we were little," Shan Xianmin curled her lips, feeling a little jealous when she thought about it. "You hated me back then."
Qi Xunsheng smiled awkwardly and explained, "I didn't hate you, I thought you hated me."
Shan Xianmin snorted coldly: "I don't hate you, okay? I just want to play with you, but you're with Zhuang Xinle every day. I pulled your braid to get your attention."
“…”
She and Shan Xianmin were not good friends at first. They thought each other hated each other, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that they were mortal enemies.
But later, when Qi Yushuang passed away, the first person to come to her house to comfort her was Shan Xianmin.
Both of them were arrogant, and Shan Xianmin awkwardly said words that showed her concern.
If she hadn't been twisting her skirt awkwardly, Qi Xunsheng would have thought that this person was here to mock her.
From then on, only the stubborn Shan Xianmin would come to play with her under the pretext of bullying her, and she would also be stubborn, knowing that she cared about him but not accepting it, which often made Shan Xianmin so angry that she burst into tears. Over time, the two of them became familiar with each other, and they have been doing so ever since.
"I know you love me very much," it was rare to hear such straightforward words from Shan Xianmin. Qi Xunsheng grinned happily, "But I'm sorry to disappoint you. I love Qi Zhao."
Shan Xianmin's mouth was straightened, his eyes were vacant, and he gave her a thumbs up: "You are awesome. But remember, my love for you is only friendship. Don't let your loved one misunderstand. If she gets jealous, I won't be able to do anything about it."
Qi Xunsheng certainly wouldn't put her in an unfair position. He nodded in agreement, "Don't worry, Qi Zhao is sensible, gentle, and considerate. She's a very good person."
Shan Xianmin couldn't describe his feelings in words at this moment.
If she wasn't cooperating with her in the acting, Shan Xianmin was really afraid that she would vomit on the spot.
Ever since she knew that Qi Zhao had placed surveillance cameras near Qi Xunsheng, Shan Xianmin no longer dared to say anything disrespectful to Qi Zhao, for fear of falling into a coma and high fever again.
I didn't dare ask more about Qi Zhao's situation.
Is this person a human or a ghost?
After sending out almost all the invitations, the two of them collapsed on the ground.
"A total of 77 applications were sent out, 47 were rejected, and 10 received no response."
"Just say there are only twenty people coming."
Shan Xianmin nodded heavily: "Yes."
Qi Xunsheng snorted softly: "I take back what I said before, you are not popular at all."
Shan Xianmin was unconvinced: "Come on, don't you know what Su Jing is using for publicity?"
Qi Xunsheng curled his lips, showing regret: "It seems that I can't give Qi Zhao a wonderful party."
"If you really want to make up the number, should I bring two more people for you?"
"who?"
"Gu Yue and Senior Sister."
"Are you going to destroy me?"
Qi Xunsheng got angry whenever he thought of Gu Yue's face.
If this person really came, then dozens of people at the scene would be greeted by Gu Yue's eyes - "How did you get involved with this disaster star?"
"Did Gu Yue say anything to you?"
"What?"
"Like, let me tell you to stay away from me?"
"Oh, really," Shan Xianmin waved her hand, "but don't worry, I won't believe her."
"Did she tell you that I am unlucky?"
"How could you..." Shan Xianmin shut up and changed his expression, "Of course not. It's a different era now, where did the saying of a star destined to bring bad luck come from?"
After saying that, she immediately covered her mouth.
It's easy to make mistakes when you feel guilty, and the more you try to cover it up, the easier it is to make mistakes. Now, I just said what Gu Yue said.
After a while, she didn't see Qi Xunsheng's expression change, so she breathed a sigh of relief and said, "But I know she's talking nonsense. I don't believe it, and neither should you."
Qi Xunsheng was silent for a while, then said calmly, "Su Tongming also said so."
Shan Xianmin immediately scolded her: "Shut up, shut up. Everyone has their own destiny. There is no such thing as one person defeating another. You are my best friend, you are my life, just live well, do you hear me?"
This domineering look made Qi Xunsheng feel warm in his heart. After speaking, Shan Xianmin twisted the hem of her skirt awkwardly, looked up at the dark sky, and turned on the colorful lights in the garden.
The party was held in the evening. Small colored lights were installed everywhere in the garden. When the lights were turned on, everything was sparkling and dazzling.
"Should we put up a banner? Otherwise, who would know who this party is for?"
"I think so."
The two of them did what they said, but in the end they felt that the banner was too simple, so they changed it to an LED light board and found someone to complete it quickly.
When they received the light boards the next day, they saw looks of satisfaction in each other's eyes.
The party takes place in the evening.
Some people with good intentions specially created a group to let people attending both parties report the situation in real time.
The people who were assigned to Qi Xunsheng's side were full of complaints. On the surface, they pretended not to want to see Qi Zhao and looked very happy to be here. At the same time, they complained privately in the mobile phone group and asked someone to replace her.
Ever since Qi Yushuang passed away, Qi Xunsheng's reputation in Luocheng has been very bad. She is rarely seen, but one can always hear rumors about her arrogance and domineering behavior. Today she caused trouble and smashed the valuable antiques in the house, yesterday she scratched someone's luxury car, and the day before yesterday she bullied someone's child.
A few days ago, it was reported that she disrespected her stepmother and suspected that she was stealing her things. She entered the room without permission and took away some jewelry, but her stepmother was kind and did not pursue the matter.
So there was another piece of evidence that proved Qi Xunsheng was an ungrateful person.
Qi Xunsheng didn't feel anything when she heard these rumors. In the eyes of outsiders, Lu Qinglian treated her as her own daughter. This was all the plot arranged by Lu Qinglian. She never resisted, and she couldn't resist. She might as well go along with her wishes and continue to act arrogantly and domineeringly.
In the past, whenever she had conflicts with other children, she would bring up Lu Qinglian's name and ask her to handle them. She was even more lawless at school, asking Lu Qinglian to maintain her image as a good stepmother and clean up her messes. Knowing that she was flattering her, she would study hard in private and not let others bully her.
"It's almost evening, why hasn't Qi Zhao come yet? Are you sure she will come?" Shan Xianmin stamped her feet anxiously. Seeing more and more people coming and sitting in the garden to chat, she pulled Qi Xunsheng to the corner and said this.
At first, Qi Xunsheng had a clue in her mind, but as time passed, she began to doubt it.
Qi Zhao wouldn't stand her up, right?
She had told her yesterday that she would come to her today to get the invitation, and Qi Zhao had agreed. In order to show his sadness, Qi Xunsheng did not contact her again.
Now it’s already evening, and there’s still no news from Qi Zhao.
Doesn't what she meant is that she hopes Qi Zhao can come earlier?
Apart from standing her up, she really couldn't think of any other reason why Qi Zhao hadn't shown up yet.
"Are you sure?" Shan Xianmin asked again.
Qi Xunsheng looked confused: "I don't know."
Shan Xianmin opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say. Finally, she comforted her: "She must be too busy with work. Let's wait a little longer, she will definitely come."
Qi Xunsheng felt aggrieved about this.
She has acted to this extent, but Qi Zhao still doesn't give her face. Could it be that she has discovered something?
Find yourself just trying to use her?
Qi Xunsheng shook his head to drive the thought out of his mind.
If Qi Zhao knew about this, he would definitely skin her alive, right?
Who would like someone who tells lies all the time and schemes to exploit them?
"It's okay, it's okay even if she doesn't come. We're not using her as a gimmick. It doesn't matter even if she doesn't come." Shan Xianmin breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she had left herself a way out.
"No," Shan Xianmin thought of another possibility, "It doesn't matter if she doesn't come. She can't go to Su Jing's place, right?"
A big question mark appeared in Qi Xunsheng's head: "No way?"
Shan Xianmin was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot: "Let me ask."
Su Jing will keep spies on their side, and she will too.
Shan Xianmin had already arranged for friends to keep an eye on Su Jing's party.
After making the contact, she breathed a sigh of relief: "Qi Zhao didn't go there either."
Qi Xunsheng nodded: "That's good."
"But can she hear what we just said?" Shan Xianmin's lips moved slightly, and his words were very vague.
Qi Xunsheng pursed his lips: "..."
When the party was about to start, the other party still hadn't arrived, and WeChat couldn't be contacted. Qi Xunsheng had no choice but to turn off his phone in frustration and said, "Let's get started."
The temperature has dropped recently. Although it is hot in summer, there is a cool breeze in the evening, especially near Qi Xunsheng's home, which is shaded by green trees and is much cooler at night than ordinary places.
There was music playing in the garden, and the drinks and food were ready. There weren't many people coming, so it was easier for them to prepare.
Ever since Su Jing borrowed the servants, Qi Xunsheng hasn't added any more servants to the family, and tonight's party was arranged by the hotel.
It's no different from any other party.
At first, everything was peaceful, until—
"If I had known earlier, I would have gone to Su Jing's house."
"Me too. I thought there would be something fun here. It's a waste of my time traveling so far."
"Yeah, this villa doesn't look like the place where a rich lady lives."
"What a rich lady, she would have been abandoned long ago. If she was really rich, she wouldn't live in a place like this and be ignored."
…
The two of them sang in unison, and what they said was unbearable to hear.
Qi Xunsheng's hearing was sharper than others, and he heard every word the two people said.
Qi Xunsheng wasn't angry, but Shan Xianmin, who had only heard a few words, became furious. He twisted the collars of the two men and said, "If you keep talking nonsense, I'll throw you two into the lake to feed the fish."
The two were sent here because they lost a bet. After hearing this, they snorted twice to express their dissatisfaction and then shut up.
"Hey—there's news."
"Is this Qi Zhao's car?"
"Look, look, she really went to Su Jing's house."
"Oh, I made a wrong bet and missed the opportunity. My parents will nag me when I get home."
…
…
At first, there were only two people talking. As the photos in the group message were leaked, more and more people started whispering. Some people even tried to find excuses to leave so that they could go to Su Jing's house to see her.
Qi Xunsheng was on the verge of explosion. She held her phone tightly, and a wave of sadness surged from the bottom of her heart. She had made a wrong bet.
Qi Zhao didn't feel sorry for her as a substitute at all.
What white moonlight, it's useless.
Qi Xunsheng angrily took out her cell phone and deleted Qi Zhao's WeChat. She swore that she would never talk to this person again.
If she appears in her dreams or in front of her again, she will find a Taoist priest to take her in.
Just as she was thinking about how to make Qi Zhao suffer so much, and Shan Xianmin was looking at her with a distressed expression, there was suddenly a commotion in the crowd.
Those who were looking for excuses to leave the party also backed away, their faces flushed, their eyes fixed on the front, and their steps staggering.
"Qi Zhao!"
"Is this Qi Zhao?"
"Alive Qi Zhao?!"
"Didn't they say Qi Zhao went to Su Jing's house?"
"We only took a picture of the license plate. Is it possible that we just passed by her house?"
"So Qi Zhao didn't go to Su Jing's house, but came to Qi Xunsheng's house?"
"What's their relationship? Why did Qi Zhao come to Qi Xunsheng's party?"
"Fortunately, I came to Qi Xunsheng's party. My parents won't nag me."
…
A bright and beautiful lady in a red off-shoulder dress with her long wavy hair half draped over one side was slowly walking towards her through the noisy crowd, her red lips slightly parted and her eyes bright and charming.
"Looking for the sound."
"Sorry I'm late."
When had Qi Xunsheng ever seen Qi Zhao so gentle?
He was so polite as to hint in front of everyone that they had a close relationship.
In a short while, the news spread throughout the group. The two people who had originally made a bet as punishment did not expect to see such a century-long scene.
Fortunately, Shan Xianmin was still sober and stood aside to prevent these people from taking pictures, so no frontal photo of Qi Zhao was circulated in the group, only a few words and blurry photos.
On the other hand, Su Jing, who had not seen the photos or videos, did not believe it at all. She thought it was a conspiracy by Qi Xunsheng and was determined to expose Qi Xunsheng's lies.
Not only her, but also everyone who came to the party, the entire city of Los Angeles, must see Qi Xunsheng's ugly face.
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