Chapter 174: Clearly Trying to Steal Someone

Within two days, after get off work at night, Shuang Xu and Shu Yang walked out of the building chatting and laughing. From a distance, they saw a Hongqi car parked downstairs. The driver stood next to the car and bowed respectfully to her.

The smile on Shuang Xu's face slowly faded, and Shu Yang looked over there: "Do you know him?"

"The Song family's car."

"No one comes to visit you for no reason."

She always kept silent when she was abroad, but it was during this time when she returned to China that Shu Yang learned about the situation in her family. To be honest, she had a wide range of friends and was well-informed, but she had never seen the Song family treat their own daughter like this.

Indifference actually doesn't matter. If they are willing to directly pass Shuang Xu on to the Shen family, Shuang Xu's life will be better.

What I'm afraid of is that someone is both indifferent and indifferent, yet also values ​​that little bit of superficial reputation too much and is unwilling to really get rid of this burden, giving people something to talk about.

The Song family truly interprets the four words "both responsible and established" to the fullest.

Seeing that Shuang Xu had no intention of coming over, the driver trotted forward and said, "Miss, the lady is waiting for you in the car."

Cui Ning's visit was very sudden, and he did not say hello in advance. Shuang Xu was cold: "I don't think Madam Song and I have anything to discuss."

From the moment Shen Changyuan was framed and the Song family stood idly by, Shuang Xu had already drawn a line between himself and them in his heart.

The driver was a little embarrassed and said, "Miss, please don't make it difficult for me."

Shuang Xu was kind-hearted after all. He walked towards the car parked on the side of the road. The driver opened the door. Cui Ning was wearing a wisteria-colored suit, still looking dignified and proud.

"Get in the car," Cui Ning said, "Today is your Grandpa Zheng's birthday banquet, come with me."

Shuang Xu's eyes were calm and cold: "On such occasions, you can just take your daughter with you. Why did you think of me?"

"Your godmother and Shen Yu are here. The old man specifically asked you to go. Do you want to embarrass them in front of the Zheng family?"

Cui Ning knew her weak spot. Shuang Xu didn't care about the Song family's disgrace, but she cared about the Shen family.

Since Fu Yun and Shen Yu are both here, there's nothing wrong with her going there.

Shuang Xu turned around and said to Shu Yang, "Senior, I'm going to Zheng's house."

Perhaps because she knew what Zheng Zuye had done to her, the Zheng family was like a devil's den in Shu Yang's eyes, and she always felt uneasy.

Watching Shuang Xu getting into the Red Flag car and being taken away, she felt a little uneasy.

Since Mrs. Shen and Shen Yu were both present, why didn't Shen Yu come to pick her up?

The car headed west and entered the area of ​​Yancheng where the rich and powerful gathered. Two rows of ginkgo trees stood tall and straight beside the road, casting dark shadows on the asphalt road.

The car stopped in front of an old house. The house was very old and well maintained. The plants in the courtyard behind the iron gate were lush and leafy.

Shuang Xu saw Shen Yu's car on the side of the road. She and Cui Ning got out together. The driver led them along the road and walked inside. The Zheng family's small banquet was set up in the garden.

Clean white tablecloths, shiny glasses, flowers and green plants surrounded the guests' laughter.

Mr. Zheng did not hold a grand birthday celebration this year. He only invited a few close guests. In addition to Fu Yun and Shen Yu, Mr. Song was also present.

There were more than a dozen people from the Zheng family, including the side branches. Zheng Zuye's father was on official business and did not show up. His mother, Mrs. Zheng, smiled and greeted them, "Cui Ning and Shuang Xu are here."

Everyone looked over there. Shen Yu and Fu Yun turned around, and Shuang Xu saw that Shen Yu frowned slightly.

She understood from that look that Shen Yu didn't want her to come.

Shuang Xu's gaze swept across the faces of everyone present. Zheng Zuye was sitting next to the old man with his legs open, giving her a meaningful smile.

Fu Yun asked her, "Are you off work? Why didn't you tell me and your brother that you wanted to come over?"

It seemed that they didn't know that Cui Ning had brought her here. Shuang Xu probably understood what was going on.

"Mrs. Song came to pick me up specially, saying that Master Zheng specifically asked to see me."

Fu Yun glanced at Cui Ning with a suspicious look on her face, and said something with a hidden meaning: "You are thoughtful."

Cui Ning acted as if he didn't hear anything: "This is her business, so of course she should be present as the person involved."

She introduced her to the Zheng family: "This is my eldest daughter, her name is Shuang Xu."

Then he introduced the Zheng family to Shuangxu one by one: "This is your Aunt Zheng, whom you have met. This is Zuye's second brother, who works in the Discipline Inspection Commission. Your godfather's case was handled by him before. This is your second sister-in-law..."

This way of introduction, including at today's banquet, made it clear to the guests that the two families were planning to get married.

Some people looked at Shuang Xu with sympathy, while others just smiled and watched the excitement.

Shuang Xu seemed unaware that the air here was strange to her. After Cui Ning introduced the people from the Zheng family, she greeted them politely and concisely.

Mrs. Zheng put on a very kind and joyful smile and pulled her over affectionately: "Shuangxu is really getting more and more beautiful. Mianzhi is good-looking, and the two daughters are like him, looking like fairies. Shuangxu, come and sit with me. Zuye, go get Shuangxu a cup of milk tea, girls all like to drink that."

Zheng Zuye stood up and deliberately walked past Shuangxu, trying to brush her shoulder. She was prepared and took a step to the side.

Zheng Zuye was not annoyed and said in a low voice: "Do you think you can escape today?"

Mrs. Zheng took a jewelry box from the second sister-in-law of the Zheng family behind her and took Shuangxu's hand: "Here. This diamond necklace was given to me by Zuye's father when I got married. It is very meaningful. Auntie gives it to you as a meeting gift. Such beautiful diamonds are more beautiful for you young people to wear."

When ordinary people meet, they don't need to give each other gifts.

Shuang Xu turned around and glanced at Cui Ning. She said nothing, holding the blue and white porcelain teacup gracefully.

Shuang Xu's gaze fell in the direction of Fu Yun and Shen Yu.

There was a hint of unhappiness between Fu Yun's brows, as if she was holding back some anger, and she winked at her secretly. Shen Yu sat there with his legs crossed, his eyes as calm and reliable as ever.

She looked away.

When the box was about to be placed in Shuang Xu's hands, she pulled her hand away gently but firmly.

"Sorry, I'm allergic to diamonds."

Mrs. Zheng's smile paused for a moment.

What is allergy to diamonds? I have never seen anyone allergic to diamonds. No matter how serious the allergy is, it will be cured by encountering diamonds.

What's more, she was wearing a sparkling diamond bracelet on her wrist. Did anyone think we were blind?

This was clearly an attempt to humiliate her in public.

Mrs. Zheng said, "How can you be allergic to diamonds? What are you wearing on your hand? Make up a more plausible excuse."

As soon as I finished speaking, the old man glared at me and said, "You have no right to speak."

She shut up awkwardly.

"A meaningful necklace should be given to the right person." Shen Yu said, "Xiao Jiu, come back."

Shuang Xu ignored Mrs. Zheng's unhappy expression and walked over to sit next to him and Fu Yun.

Fu Yun patted her hands and whispered, "It's okay. Your brother and I are here, and no one can bully you."

Frost Preface's rejection in public made the atmosphere at the scene slightly stagnant, and a subtle awkwardness spread in the air.

Zheng Zuye came back with a cup of milk tea and placed it in front of Shuang Xu, but Shuang Xu ignored him and didn't even say thank you.

The old man in the main seat spoke in a deep voice: "Now that everyone is here, let's get down to business."

"Our families have known each other for so many years, and we know each other well. Zuye and Shuangxu are of similar age, and we have known each other since childhood. I watched Shuangxu grow up. She is gentle, polite, sensible and filial. She is a good girl, and I liked her from the moment I saw her. Zuye is a stubborn man, and he has fallen deeply in love with her. He begged me several times and was determined to marry her. He also swore to me that he would listen to her after we got married. Since he has this intention, we, as the elders, might as well help them. What do you think?"

"What you said is true. If they are in love with each other, then it can be called a happy marriage. Your grandson is such a scoundrel. He has bullied Shuang Xu so many times. Now you still want them to get married. Isn't that asking her to jump into the fire pit?"

Fu Yun has always had a good temper, but today she spoke directly to her old man, and her words were blunt and harsh, without giving him any face at all.

The old man knew all about what Zheng Zuye had done, so he didn't care about her rude words and said something kind in a gentle manner: "Zuye is a bit naughty, but he is not a bad person by nature. He got carried away when he met his beloved girl and used the wrong method. It was all because he liked Shuangxu too much."

"So you mean we should be grateful?" Fu Yun was furious. "Shuang Xu doesn't even have a boyfriend now. Even if she didn't, it's impossible for her to be with Zheng Zuye!"

When this matter was mentioned, the gentleness on the old man's face faded a little.

He Tingzhou has been acting very high-profile recently, and he wants the whole world to know that Song Shuangxu is his girlfriend.

Everyone in Yancheng knew about the confrontation between the Zheng and He families, and now it was clear that they were trying to snatch someone away - everyone knew it, but could not say it openly.

"At their age, it's understandable for them to have a boyfriend or girlfriend. I know the character of the boy from the He family best. He is not someone you can trust. Qing Wei has his own arrangements for his marriage. Now we are discussing the marriage of Zu Ye and Shuang Xu. Young people's love is a temporary interest, and marriage is still a family matter."

Fu Yun said, "What marriage or no marriage? Please don't use such misleading words. We have never thought about discussing marriage with your family."

She didn't know how to behave, and Mr. Zheng didn't have the patience to waste any more time talking to her.

"I have already discussed this matter with Old Song. After all, this is a matter between us and the Song family, and you just need to know it."