Chapter 84 Being Envied
"Enough! Is it fun to bully people like this? You look glamorous on the surface, but you're actually despicable and filthy. What kind of socialites are you!"
Shen Qingyun, who is usually good-tempered, couldn't help but say some harsh words.
The young ladies looked at each other, and immediately dared not cause any more trouble.
But the hatred in their eyes as they looked at Xia Yue deepened.
After exchanging glances, the group picked up their wine glasses and headed elsewhere.
Xia Yue felt helpless; she didn't want things to get so ugly.
But before she could do anything, someone was already trying to cause her trouble.
"A common man is innocent, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure." Her appearance was too outstanding, but her status in the Xia family was not high enough, which is why everyone wanted to bully her.
Fortunately, she didn't marry the eldest son of the Qin family; otherwise, she might have faced even more bullying.
"Brother Shen, thank you for your help again." Xia Yue said softly to Shen Qingyun.
Shen Qingyun glanced around Xia Yue and, not seeing Qin Yeting, couldn't help but ask, "You should have brought him along for an occasion like today."
"I'd like to, but he's too busy, there's nothing I can do," Xia Yue shrugged.
Shen Qingyun blurted out, "Since he can't protect you all the time, why don't you find someone who can? Can't you be kinder to yourself?"
Xia Yue raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Do I look weak? Unable to protect myself?"
Even without Shen Qingyun, Xia Yue could have handled it herself.
In fact, the solution is even more straightforward.
She's a legendary healer; even when she's wearing a formal dress, she carries poison that can secretly harm people without anyone noticing.
Shen Qingyun couldn't help but laugh when he heard Xia Yue's words.
“That’s right. You’ve never been one to take things lying down. You saved my life when you first came to Yancheng. I was so worried that I forgot about your abilities,” Shen Qingyun replied loudly.
Then he suggested, "It's about time that Patriarch Shang made his appearance. Let's go over and offer our congratulations and gifts together."
"Okay." Xia Yue nodded in agreement.
The hotel's main venue.
The head of the Shang family, dressed in a dignified Tang suit, with gray hair, accepted the blessings and gifts from the guests with great spirit.
Because so many people were giving gifts, and they were all very generous.
Antiques, calligraphy and paintings, rare curios, and high-end treasures—any one of them is worth tens of millions.
The Pisces jade ornament in the summer month wasn't particularly valuable among these gifts, but it was still quite ordinary.
"Master Shang, may your happiness be as boundless as the Eastern Sea and your longevity as enduring as the Southern Mountains," Xia Yue said in a loud voice.
The Shang family patriarch had heard of Xia Yue, who was said to be the former fiancée of the eldest young master of the Qin family, and that their horoscopes were a perfect match.
But later, the Qin family still broke off the engagement, and no one knows why.
When he consulted the same master for his grandson's fortune, he heard that the master's predictions were extremely accurate.
“Grandpa, Miss Xia and I are friends, and she is also Xiangxiang’s friend.” Shang Zexi stood next to the old patriarch of the Shang family and introduced Xia Yue again.
The old patriarch of the Shang family immediately glanced at Xia Yue again.
But there was another person beside the old patriarch of the Shang family.
This person is Qin Fei, the grandson of the Shang family patriarch.
Qin Fei harbored resentment towards Xia Yue, and yesterday, because of Xia Yue, he had to pay a huge sum of money in compensation.
Moreover, after the birthday banquet, he would have to return to the Qin family's forbidden room to receive punishment.
He absolutely cannot let Xia Yue catch the eye of the old patriarch of the Shang family.
Qin Fei deliberately said, "Grandpa, there are still many people lining up to give you gifts. Please look at the next person."
Behind Xia Yue were Shen Qingyun and Shen Xiangxiang.
The old patriarch of the Shang family cared about Shen Xiangxiang. He had heard that his grandson had taken a liking to this young lady of the Shen family, but the young lady of the Shen family did not like his grandson very much.
The old patriarch of the Shang family decided to have a proper meeting with the Shen siblings.
"Are you from the Shen family?" the old patriarch of the Shang family asked.
Shen Qingyun bowed respectfully, and Shen Xiangxiang followed suit, saying, "Wishing Elder Shang good health and all the best."
The old patriarch looked at the brother and sister; both were of superior appearance, indicating that they had good genes.
Especially Shen Xiangxiang, with her round face, she looks like she has good fortune and is sure to bring good luck to her husband.
“Jessie, you young people should have a lot to talk about. Why don’t you take Miss Shen for a stroll?” The old patriarch of the Shang family took the initiative to matchmake Shen Xiangxiang and Shang Zexi.
“Okay, Grandpa.” Shang Zexi readily agreed and stepped forward to invite Shen Xiangxiang.
Shen Xiangxiang quickly grabbed Xia Yue's hand and pulled Xia Yue along with her.
Shen Qingyun followed suit.
Qin Fei watched Xia Yue's retreating figure, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes.
He was about to be taken to the forbidden room, and the culprit who had caused him so much suffering was completely unharmed. He couldn't swallow this insult.
Standing not far away, Song Qing saw Qin Fei's expression and a smug smile appeared on her lips.
With such a useful tool, how could we not make a scene at this banquet?
Song Qing's eyes darted around as she kept planning in her mind.
Meanwhile, Xia Yue was pulled in by Shen Xiangxiang to deal with Shang Zexi.
Seeing that there weren't many people around and no one had noticed them, Shang Zexi suggested to Shen Xiangxiang, "My grandfather has also taken a liking to you. If you're willing to cooperate with me in this charade, it would be a good thing for your Shen family. Why can't you see that coming?"
“I’m different from you. Even if it’s a blind date, I’ll still date someone I like. I’ll never compromise when it comes to marriage!” Shen Xiangxiang retorted directly.
Shang Zexi was unconvinced. He grabbed Shen Xiangxiang's wrist and said firmly, "If we can't reach an agreement, it's simply because the terms aren't right. Let's go over there and talk privately!"
"Fine, let's talk, but I won't agree!" Shen Xiangxiang left with Shang Zexi.
Xia Yue looked at the young couple's retreating figures with a somewhat helpless expression.
Shen Qingyun exclaimed, "My sister usually likes to look at handsome men, but this time she was clear-headed and wasn't fooled by Shang Zexi's facade. It's a miracle."
"I guess it's because Shang Zexi behaved so poorly during our first meeting," Xia Yue explained loudly.
Shen Qingyun had also heard Shen Xiangxiang talk about that matter, and his expression was rather helpless.
However, Shen Qingyun didn't have time to spend alone with Xia Yue all the time.
Many people who have business dealings with the Shen family have come to today's banquet. Shen Qingyun has now taken over a lot of the Shen family's business, so he has to contact and communicate with those people.
"Yueyue, I have to go over there. If you need any help, feel free to come find me anytime." Shen Qingyun specifically told Xia Yue this.
Xia Yue nodded in response, "Brother Shen, you go ahead and don't worry about me."
"Mm." Shen Qingyun nodded and then left.
Xia Yue looked around the scene, hoping to find some business opportunities, but probably because she had been jilted by the Qin family, most of the people here were deliberately avoiding her.
Xia Yue understood that no matter how hard she tried tonight, it would be in vain.
Instead of trying to curry favor with someone who doesn't reciprocate, it's better to sit down and be a casual customer.
Xia Yue had no interest in going to see these people again.
She even felt a little like going home.
Just then, a waiter appeared with a glass of juice and said to Xia Yue, "Miss Xia, the old master of the Shang family saw that you were bored by yourself, so he specially prepared a glass of juice for you to cheer you up. Please enjoy it."
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