58 Chapter 58
◎ Xi Yue ◎
Chapter 58
Banquet Hall.
In consideration of the request from Master Ji, Second Madam Ji originally wanted to remind Yu Keke to follow her.
In this way, when she was receiving guests and greeting them, they would not need any explanation, and would be able to clearly understand that the Ji family recognized and cared about her, the fiancee of Young Master Ji.
The rumors that the Yu family was neglected would naturally be refuted.
At first, Yu Keke was indeed acting as a vase pendant. After being brought into the banquet hall by Ji Jingye, she followed Second Madam Ji obediently.
Although she only smiled politely and didn't say much, anyone who came over couldn't help showing a surprised expression after seeing her, and hurriedly greeted her eagerly.
Seeing that her goal was achieved, Mrs. Ji nodded in satisfaction.
However, she didn't know that after seeing familiar people coming in, Yu Keke's heart had already begun to stir.
For example, Yan Jing, who she met at the last banquet, did not stay with her fake sisters this time. Instead, she sat with Zhang Shao, who was also a victim. Her expression looked a little strange;
Mr. Wang, who came with the whole family bucket, seemed to come alone, without his wife and daughter;
the people of the Wen family surrounded the Ji family, and they were treated coldly when they tried to please them;
Mr. Yu also came with his wife this time. Both the husband and wife looked radiant and looked very happy.
...
...
Yu Keke was simply very interested.
However, the reason why she hadn't gone there yet was naturally because Mrs. Ji was entertaining the head of the Li family.
Compared to the "stunning glimpse" at the last banquet, the atmosphere of the four-member Li family still seems warm, but in fact, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are in confrontation, and the two men seem to be deaf and blind.
Mrs. Ji Er is from the Li family, but her relationship with the head of the Li family is not close, and can only be barely regarded as a relative.
But after Mrs. Ji Er married into the Ji family, as the two families became in-laws, they became familiar with each other and became much closer.
The two were casually talking about recent events until they tentatively mentioned Ji Lao Er. The head of the Li family obviously noticed that the smile on Mrs. Ji Er's face faded, and she seemed to be uninterested.
He couldn't help but frowned: "What's the matter, is there a problem between you?"
Mrs. Ji Er looked around and found that there was no one else except them and Yu Keke.
Yu Keke could be considered as an eyewitness, so naturally, Mrs. Ji Er had no intention of covering up for Ji Lao Er.
So she just snorted: "You were outside, didn't you hear the rumors about him talking about me?"
The head of the Li family was startled, glanced at Yu Keke, and hurriedly asked: "What?"
Mrs. Ji Er: "Yes, he still needs the Li family, so naturally he can't let you know."
"I was wondering why Ji Er was not quite right recently, it turns out that there was a problem between you." The head of the Li family sighed, "So what's going on?"
However, when she heard what he said, Mrs. Ji Er's sarcastic smile froze, and she frowned: "What do you mean, why is Ji Er not right?"
The head of the Li family: "..."
The two looked at each other in silence for a while, and it was Mrs. Ji Er who calmed down first and told the matter of Ji Jingye exposing Ji Lao Er.
"Although he has never admitted it, Ji Jingye would not make up such a lie, not to mention that he is still hesitant and can't explain it clearly."
She snorted coldly: "I was wondering why he kept asking about you and me before, and now I understand. It turns out that he was afraid that I would know that he chose me just to use me, and he didn't care about me at all."
Mrs. Ji couldn't help but gnashing her teeth when she thought of this.
Not to mention why he chose her to accept reality, in fact, the essence is that he looked down on herself.
What's more, what she despised the most was illegitimate children, and she had ridiculed Ji Linghan a lot.
When she thought that Ji Laoer must have kept a group of lovers outside, maybe even illegitimate children.
And for so many years, she was still kept in the dark, and it was not until she was exposed by Ji Jingye that she suddenly realized it.
Mrs. Ji Er is so eager to eat Ji Lao Er alive!
No wonder this bastard treats Ji Linghan so well, he loves his whole family and loves his real illegitimate son!
Yu Keke huddled behind Mrs. Ji Er, keeping a low profile and saying nothing, but in fact she was laughing in her heart with schadenfreude: [So Ji Lao Er still couldn't get away with it? Hahaha, he can't! ]
[Oh, isn't it mainly because Ji Lao Er has always believed that it was Mrs. Ji Er who investigated the female secretary, so she must have suspected that he had cheated? ] The system explained enthusiastically, [But he was not sure how much she knew, so he naturally didn't dare to explain it easily, lest the Li family catch him, so he could only deny it. ]
Yu Keke almost forgot about this matter, and after she realized it, she couldn't help but point fingers: [Tsk tsk, this is the price of thinking too much. 】
The system agrees: [Who said it wasn't. 】
Mrs. Ji Er suddenly thought of something: "But I only found out about this yesterday, so why do you say he's not right?"
She was thinking about the couple's affairs, and only felt that Ji Lao Er was feeling guilty, so she naturally wouldn't associate it with other aspects.
But the head of the Li family was not like that. He frowned, but felt even more that something was wrong.
Having worked with Ji Lao Er for so long, he naturally knew that Ji Lao Er chose Mrs. Ji Er because he valued the Li family.
As someone who once bowed to reality, he didn't think there was anything wrong with this.
But Ji Lao Er's recent strange movements were definitely not just because of this.
I don't know what's going on with Ji Lao Er recently. He's not targeting Ji Jingye, but is investigating their family.
Could it be that he sensed his retreat and was trying to find his weakness or leverage in order to continue working with him?
The head of the Li family was suddenly shocked when he saw his son still joking with his fiancée.
He glanced at the second wife Ji who still didn't care and asked in a deep voice, "Let's not talk about this for now. What did he ask us about before?"
Mrs. Ji was stunned for a moment, and thought hesitantly: "Actually, it's nothing. He just asked me what I have been doing recently, whether we have been in contact recently, and so on."
The head of the Li family: "That's all?"
"It seems that he asked something else, but I can't remember clearly." Mrs. Ji was a little impatient with the questioning, and said bluntly, "Anyway, I remember his expression at that time. He was full of suspicion, as if I did something behind his back. And after I answered and went out for a beauty treatment, he was inexplicably a little angry."
She rolled her eyes: "But he apologized later, saying that he accidentally drank too much that night and felt uncomfortable. I actually forgave him at the time. Now think about it, he must have drunk too much and accidentally told the truth, and he was afraid that I would know through you or someone else."
The head of the Li family: "..."
Although he knew that she could never grasp the key points and it was not important before, it really gave him a headache at this time.
He wanted to tell Ji Lao Er that he had been acting suspiciously recently and was suspected of doing harm to the Li family. But he was worried that Ji Er's wife didn't know the seriousness of the matter, or was more inclined to Ji Lao Er, and would be exposed instead.
But if he didn't tell her, what if Ji Lao Er was testing her and she told him everything without any defense. If Ji Lao Er accidentally knew something, it would only give him more headaches.
After a change of mind, the head of the Li family said lightly: "I did hear some rumors, but I didn't expect them to be true."
Ji Er's wife: "I knew it!"
Seeing her expression suddenly gloomy, he continued calmly: "He may have a lover outside, so you should be careful and don't let him trick you into evading you again."
Although there was such a guess, after it was confirmed, Ji Er's wife was still so angry that her expression was distorted.
She took a deep breath, said coldly with a stern face: "I know, I will be careful during this period, and I must catch those vixens outside!"
Yu Keke listened with great interest, especially when she heard the last words of the Li family's head, her eyes lit up.
[They are really worthy of being in-laws, hahaha, I am moved by their tacit understanding. ] She clapped her hands in her heart, [Ji Laoer suspected the Li family at the first time, and the Li family's head fought back without hesitation after finding out. This friendship is really touching! ! ]
Ji Laoer suspected that his wife found out that the female secretary was from the Li family, and the Li family's head now happened to confirm this, and wanted to use this to let Ji Er's wife hold back Ji Laoer's steps.
I have to say it's wonderful!
The head of the Li family hummed casually: "If you need anything, you can find me."
"No need, I can do it myself."
Mrs. Ji refused directly. She glanced at Mrs. Li and mentioned casually: "Fortunately, you are different from Ji Laoer, otherwise I would be mad at you."
The head of the Li family insisted on marrying Mrs. Li despite everyone's opposition. It can be said that this is a fairy tale love in the circle.
What's more precious is that the couple is still very loving until now. Even for the fruit of their love, he did not force a marriage, but allowed his son to choose the girl he liked to get engaged.
Compared with Ji Laoer, the difference is obvious.
Hearing this, Yu Keke almost laughed out loud: [Mrs. Ji's mouth really hit the point directly. 】
These two people are almost as bad as each other, but when it comes to complexity and cruelty, even Ji Laoer may not be able to compare with the head of the Li family.
After all, although Ji Laoer likes to play tricks with his lover, he did not have an illegitimate child, let alone the sordid operation of secretly exchanging children.
The system also agreed: [Yes, but it is obvious that she will be disappointed. ]
So as soon as Mrs. Ji Er finished speaking, the head of the Li family was obviously scolded.
Although there was no change in emotion on his face, he glanced at his son implicitly.
After noticing that the engaged couple were still whispering and laughing heartlessly, he naturally shifted his gaze to his wife.
Then she smiled slightly: "Look at what you said, how did Ji Laoer's affairs involve me?"
Mrs. Ji Er just said it casually, naturally without any doubt: "Isn't it because I saw it and thought of what happened between you two?"
Maybe he was beaten up at the beginning, so after he fell in love with Mrs. Li later, he refused to compromise no matter what?
Mrs. Li had no idea that her husband had a previous relationship. She just found that their topic unconsciously turned to herself, and she couldn't help but feel very proud.
You know, what she is most proud of is that the head of the Li family fell in love with her at first sight and insisted on marrying her despite everyone's opposition.
And now, the proud Mrs. Ji Er actually showed envy. She almost couldn't control the smile on her face.
But since Mrs. Ji Er had this incident, Mrs. Li couldn't show off in front of her.
Therefore, he could only suppress his pride and tried to comfort her: "Maybe things are not what we think. Mr. Ji Er doesn't look like that kind of person."
Mrs. Ji Er rolled her eyes: "I'm afraid no one would believe you if you said that."
[The acting skills of the head of the Li family are really amazing. No wonder he has never been suspected for so many years.] Yu Keke observed their interaction and couldn't help but sigh, [Mrs. Li was so cruel to abandon her husband and daughter. She must have never thought that she would be deceived now.]
System: [The reason why the head of the Li family chose Mrs. Li was that she was really beautiful, but also because he thought she was greedy for vanity and easy to control, and now it is indeed the case.]
As they discussed this, Yu Keke's eyes unconsciously glanced at the fiancée behind them.
If you observe carefully, you will find that although Madam Li was chatting and laughing with Master Li on the surface, her eyes were paying attention to this side.
She seemed to be consciously collecting the information revealed during their conversation, until she found that Mrs. Li was obviously very proud of the love between husband and wife, as if she had forgotten everything she had done.
Madam Li's eyes obviously became sharp, with uncontrollable hatred, but it was fleeting.
If Yu Keke hadn't been staring at her, she might not have caught it.
Yu Keke looked at her thoughtfully, and suddenly laughed when he thought of something: [The head of the Li family is completely surrounded by enemies, and I don't know how long he can hold on. ]
After all, in addition to Ji Jingye's secret intervention, there is also Madam Li who is eyeing the family covetously.
Just as she was watching with great interest, she suddenly heard an obviously unhappy voice: "Is this how Ji Jingye treats you? He brought you in and just walked away, leaving you to entertain the guests?"
Yu Keke turned her head and saw Ji Linghan had walked behind her at some point.
Her beautiful eyebrows raised slightly, and she said frankly: "What?"
Ji Linghan retracted his gaze from Mrs. Ji's second wife, and whispered: "Even if you are ignored like this, can you bear it?"
Yu Keke:?
She followed his line of sight and glanced at Mrs. Ji's second wife and the Li family who were still talking. This was obviously the source of her happiness.
So she turned around and asked sincerely: "Excuse me, which eye did you see that I was ignored?"
Ji Linghan: "I saw it all."
Although he was taken by Ji Yuanjiang before and couldn't come over, he had been paying attention to this place.
Naturally, he knew that after she was left behind by Ji Jingye, she was called to her side by the arrogant Mrs. Ji's second wife. And Mrs. Ji's second wife also deliberately showed that she was talking and laughing with the Li family. It was obvious that she was deliberately ignoring her and taking this opportunity to embarrass her.
He had been humiliated in similar ways countless times, and even worse.
So he couldn't help but walk over.
Yu Keke was about to say that she didn't think so, but was suddenly interrupted by the second wife of Ji who discovered Ji Linghan.
She was in a bad mood to begin with, and when she turned around and saw that this illegitimate child dared to show up at the banquet openly, her face immediately became very embarrassed.
Thinking that the Li family was still watching, she tried her best to lower her voice: "Who allowed you to be here! This is a birthday banquet, you are qualified to stand here? Don't embarrass me, get out of here!"
Being humiliated like this, Ji Linghan remained calm: "This is the Ji family's territory, I am naturally qualified."
The second wife of Ji sneered, her tone was sharp: "I said you are not qualified, then you are not qualified, who do you think you are, how dare you be so arrogant to me?"
Ji Linghan: "I am Ji Yuanjiang's illegitimate son, this is his birthday banquet. So the second aunt is saying that my father is actually an old thing?"
"——You!" Mrs. Ji was so angry that she fell backwards, pointed at him and gritted her teeth, "I'll say it again, you get out of here now, otherwise don't blame me for not giving you face in public!"
Facing her threat, Ji Linghan's expression didn't even change.
He just looked at Yu Keke and stretched out his hand to her: "Do you want to go with me?"
Yu Keke thought about it and answered very honestly: "Actually, I think it's quite interesting here."
This was obviously a rejection.
Ji Linghan's eyes dimmed, but he didn't give up and persuaded: "With your status, there is no need for you to stay here, even if you are looking for Ji Jingye--"
Just as he was struggling to spit out Ji Jingye's name, a pleasant voice suddenly came from behind: "Linghan, what are you doing here?"
The emotion on Ji Linghan's face faded, and he took his hand back: "Nothing."
Yu Keke turned his head in the direction of the voice, and saw a woman in a silver dress walking towards them.
She has a soft and elegant appearance, with a straight back, like a noble white swan, which makes people dare not approach easily.
Yu Keke vaguely felt that this description was familiar: [Huh, who is this? ]
System: [This is the important female supporting role in the original text, Xiyue. ]
...Ah, it turned out to be her.
Being reminded like this, Yu Keke remembered.
As an old romance novel, there are actually many female supporting roles in it.
But there are only three that are most memorable.
One is the original "Yu Keke" who serves as a shield, and the other is the typical vicious female supporting role Wen Xue.
And the last one is naturally Xiyue.
Because the two families have a good relationship, she knew Ji Linghan when he was recognized, so she knew almost everything about him.
Including the fact that he privately owns his own company and industry, which she knows.
The only thing is that she doesn't know about Ji Linghan's experience before he was brought back to the Ji family.
So naturally, she doesn't know the existence of Li Xinrui.
Xiyue has a prominent family background, is beautiful, and has always behaved noble and elegant. She is a recognized goddess in the circle.
However, she is so popular, but she only shows favor to Ji Linghan. And she was determined to get the position beside him, thinking that it would be hers sooner or later.
Compared with Wen Xue's inability to accept and crazy targeting of Yu Keke's sudden appearance, Xi Yue was very calm.
Because she knew Ji Linghan's ambitions very well, it was impossible for him to like Ji Jingye's fiancée easily, so she had not made any move.
She even felt pity for the original body who was obviously being used to stimulate Young Master Ji. It was not
until she found out that Ji Linghan actually had someone he liked and protected her very well that Xi Yue finally couldn't sit still.
She couldn't accept this fact, so she turned down the concert abroad and flew back home directly.
It was mentioned before that Wen Xue was crazy about the original body because she noticed that "Yu Keke" had an unusual relationship with Ji Linghan. It was not until later that she realized that she had misunderstood because of an incident.
The person that Ji Linghan really cared about and whom he cherished in his heart was actually someone else.
The reason why Wen Xue knew about this was actually because Xiyue told her.
She was the one who used Wen Xue to deal with Li Xinrui, while she hid behind the scenes.
Xiyue was a gentle and elegant violin goddess when she first appeared on the stage, and she immediately won the favor of the heroine. The two of them were so close that they called each other sisters.
Li Xinrui often confided her her secrets, and even told Xiyue about her secret love for Ji Linghan.
However, the naive girl had no idea that all the calculations against her, the difficulties she had experienced, and the ups and downs after being with Ji Linghan actually came from the woman in front of her who gently comforted her.
Thinking of this, Yu Keke couldn't help but look at Xiyue again, and exclaimed in her heart: [No wonder Li Xinrui believed her so much. Just looking at her like this, who would have thought that she was actually that kind of person.]
This is a ruthless person who persisted until the end, until she couldn't stand it anymore and found someone to kidnap the heroine, and finally revealed her true face.
Before the system agreed, she thought of something else and suddenly asked: [But shouldn't Xiyue appear in the later stage? Why did she return to China now?]
The system hinted: [In the original text, she returned to China because she sensed a sense of crisis. What do you think?]
Yu Keke:?
No way, no way, no way, that unlucky guy is me, right?
Noticing that Xiyue had been staring at her, the expression on her face gradually became subtle.
My goodness, her target is really herself?
But what does this have to do with her?
Let’s make a fuss, but don’t make fun of innocent people.
However, Xiyue obviously didn’t think so.
She walked to the side of Ji Linghan and stood side by side with him subtly.
After confirming that Yu Keke noticed her, she couldn’t help but reveal an elegant smile, and greeted her gently: "Long time no see, Miss Yu."
Yu Keke was a little puzzled: [Have I met her before?]
System: [She should be referring to the previous engagement party.]
That means she has met the original body.
She showed a look of realization, so she nodded and said, "Oh, what's the difference?"
Xiyue: "......?"
This was clearly a polite remark, how could she answer it.
How could someone take such words seriously and ask so earnestly, is Yu Keke sick? !
Xi Yue couldn't help but feel choked up.
Her impression of Yu Keke was from her last engagement party with Master Ji. She
vaguely remembered that she looked gloomy, had a low sense of presence, and even her appearance was a little blurry.
If she hadn't known that Ji Linghan paid a lot of attention to her, Xi Yue would have simply not bothered to pay attention to such a person.
But also because she was sure that Ji Linghan would never really like Yu Keke, she actually just paid attention to her occasionally, and at most had a little jealousy and pity for her, and had no intention of understanding her at all.
After all, she was just a tool to be used, so how could she be worthy of her getting close to her?
She thought she was sitting on a safe fishing platform until she found out that Ji Linghan not only confronted Ji Jingye directly, but also made no secret of his concern for Yu Keke, which seemed to be a real act.
Xi Yue's mentality finally collapsed.
How is this possible?
Yu Keke is not outstanding in family background or other aspects except for her face. What help can she bring to Ji Linghan?
Besides, she is Ji Jingye's fiancée. How could he really like her? !
- This is absolutely impossible!
Although she was so convinced, Xi Yue couldn't help but ran back specially. She planned to take the opportunity of celebrating Mr. Ji's birthday to get close to Yu Keke and observe her.
However, just by observing her, her expression almost froze.
Not to mention that Yu Keke is not the same as she imagined, the fact that she is now being brought by Mrs. Ji is already unusual.
As the host, accompanying Mrs. Ji to receive guests is like the Ji family taking this opportunity to silently announce Yu Keke's status.
She is accepted and recognized by the Ji family. She is the future wife of Mr. Ji, so not everyone can mess with her.
Xi Yue, who obviously did nothing but felt warned: "..."
If this is really the case, she would feel happy instead.
But she had been standing next to Ji Linghan before, so she naturally found that although he did not show it on the surface, he was actually paying attention to Yu Keke. He also frowned from time to time, looking absent-minded.
Just when Xiyue was feeling emotional, she saw Ji Linghan finally couldn't stand it anymore and left and walked towards Yu Keke.
She watched him walk in front of Yu Keke, not only confronting Ji Er's wife for her, but even extending his hand to her, as if he wanted to take her away.
Xiyue couldn't stand it anymore.
However, as if she didn't notice Xiyue's strange pause, Yu Keke blinked lightly, and said as if in confusion: "Ms. Xi, why don't you speak? Are you not feeling well?"
Xiyue was silent for a moment, then smiled again: "Of course not, I was just thinking about your question, Miss Yu."
Yu Keke nodded: "So is there any result?"
Xiyue: "...Of course I found that Miss Yu is more beautiful. I almost didn't recognize her."
Yu Keke agreed: "I think so too."
Xiyue: "..."
Seeing that she actually accepted this answer so happily, she was even so thick-skinned that she didn't blush at all.
She couldn't help but pull the corner of her mouth and added: "And it's obvious that Miss Yu has been recognized by the Ji family, but they haven't said congratulations yet."
However, before Yu Keke could reply, she heard Ji Linghan said with a little displeasure: "Keke doesn't need their recognition, so why talk about congratulations?"
Xi Yue's expression suddenly stagnated, and she tried to suppress the complexity in her heart.
She just said a few words casually, and she had to protect this?
She never thought that this kind of condescending words, before Yu Keke could react, hurt Ji Linghan first.
Thinking of the embarrassment of the Ji family headed by Mrs. Ji's second wife, and his identity that had never been recognized, he couldn't help but feel emotional and gave birth to a sharp anger.
It was also this kind of complicated emotion that made him want to come over to protect Yu Keke when he saw her being left alone there.
But——
he looked at Yu Keke in front of him, whose eyebrows were light and there was no sign of reluctance, and his eyes dimmed slightly.
How could he forget that this was Yu Keke.
She was Yu Keke who could thrive wherever she was, and who would only embarrass others in the end when others wanted to embarrass her. She
was different from him.
So...
she rejected him.
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