"Whether it's true or not, you know perfectly well in your heart. I think with your husband, Master Yan's, abilities, finding out someone's past shouldn't be difficult, right? I didn't mean to expose him, but how dare you ridicule my friend Gong Ning?"
Gong Ning's gaze was piercing, and Zhang Yun instinctively tried to avoid it. But when she turned her head, she saw Yan Cheng staring at her with a gloomy look, as if he could devour her alive.
Zhang Yun trembled, waves of fear rising in his heart.
Judging from Yan Cheng's expression, he had clearly begun to doubt Gong Ning's words.
No, I have to change the subject quickly.
Zhang Yun's eyes flickered. "Miss Gong, you haven't even married into the Yan family yet, and you're already going against me for some nobody. If you really marry Jingzhou and become a member of the Yan family, will I, as your sister-in-law, be bullied to death by you? Besides... who knows if your fiancé, who dotes on you so much, is alive or dead right now? Why are you being so arrogant..."
Her fiancé, isn't that Yan Jingzhou?
Upon hearing this, a subtle silence instantly fell over the surroundings.
To say such unlucky things right at the old man's birthday banquet, in front of everyone...
Are you deliberately trying to annoy people?
In addition, everyone wants to know whether Yan Jingzhou is alive or dead.
No one dared to offend the old man, so they turned their attention to Gong Ning, their eyes filled with a hint of inquisitive suspicion.
If Yan Jingzhou were really dead, no matter how heartless Old Master Yan was, he would never have celebrated his birthday in such a grand manner.
Besides, the upper class in Liangcheng and even the whole country knows that Old Master Yan cherishes his son, whom he found again after many years, so it doesn't make sense.
But if Yan Jingzhou is alright, then it's impossible that Yan Erye's wife, Zhang Yun, wouldn't be unaware of the situation.
unless……
The group exchanged knowing glances.
Unless Yan Jingzhou is seriously injured, and Old Master Yan needs to attend the birthday banquet with an indifferent attitude in order to confuse everyone's speculation.
In fact, people were overthinking things and giving Zhang Yun too much credit.
What could Zhang Yun, who was marginalized within the Yan clan, possibly know?
Gong Ning's bright eyes suddenly darkened, and a wicked, playful smile curved her lips as she looked at Yan Cheng to the side.
His seemingly gentle and harmless gaze suddenly filled Yan Cheng with a terrifying fear, as if he were suffocating on the verge of death.
It was as if an invisible, powerful force was compelling him to subconsciously obey Gong Ning.
Yan Cheng couldn't help but shiver. The next moment, he suddenly walked towards Zhang Yun and slapped him hard.
Along with the resounding slap, Zhang Yun screamed in disbelief, "You hit me! You actually hit me?"
"Shut up!"
Yan Cheng interrupted her with a sharp shout, his tone filled with ruthlessness, "Zhang Yun, have you been living too peacefully?"
When Zhang Yun saw the menacing threat and warning in Yan Cheng's eyes, a sudden sense of panic rose in his heart.
He suddenly shut his mouth, swallowing all the piercing screams back into his stomach, and obediently stopped talking.
Seeing that she had become obedient, Yan Cheng turned to the old man, bowed slightly, and hurriedly explained with utmost respect, "Dad, don't listen to nonsense. She's just so angry that she's lost her mind and is talking nonsense. Dad, please calm down and don't get angry!"
After Zhang Yun finished speaking, the old man didn't say another word, his face was frighteningly cold.
Hearing this, he snorted coldly, "Why pretend like this? You all wish for Jingzhou to get into trouble. I won't expose your dirty thoughts to your face. Mind your own woman and go back. Don't show your face in front of me again. I find it annoying!"
The old man's words meant he was giving up on him completely...
The power he had built up over the past two years in the Yan clan had been completely dismantled by Yan Jingzhou. If even the old man were to abandon him now...
Then he really has no connection whatsoever with the Yan family, a century-old aristocratic clan!
Yan Cheng's face turned pale instantly, and he stammered a few times, "Dad!"
"Get out!"
"Dad, please give me another chance... I will!"
"Get out!" The old man slammed his cane down hard on his shoulder, his face stern but concealing his anger. "The affairs of the Yan family are none of your business, an outsider. I said some things two years ago, and if you still don't get out, I don't mind repeating them to your face!"
Seeing that the old man was truly angry, everyone quickly dropped their amused expressions and fell silent.
Yan Cheng grabbed Zhang Yun's arm and walked away looking dejected.
Seeing the silence, someone asked softly, "Miss Gong, is Mr. Yan really alright? Why... hasn't he shown up yet..."
Gong Ning smiled calmly, "Today is Uncle Yan's 60th birthday. Many members of the Yan clan have come from overseas. Jingzhou went to the airport to pick them up. Judging from the time, they should be arriving soon! Once he returns, the guests will be mostly present, and the banquet will begin shortly. Please be patient and wait a moment!"
The person asking the question was surprised that Gong Ning, who had just been so sharp and intimidating, would suddenly become so easy to talk to.
For a moment, he was stunned and forgot his original intention.
After a few moments, he realized what was happening and quickly smiled slightly, his eyes showing a hint of goodwill.
Gong Ning smiled gently in return.
The atmosphere around them gradually eased for a few moments.
Unexpectedly, another discordant, slightly shrill voice rang out, "Gong Ning, you're not lying to everyone, are you? Chenyi Hotel isn't far from the airport, and he still hasn't arrived. Could this be an excuse you're making up? What if Young Master Yan doesn't come to the entire birthday banquet? Aren't you ashamed of yourself? I think Young Master Yan is probably unwell... and can't come, right?"
Gong Ning frowned slightly, a hint of impatience flashing in her eyes. Were these people never going to stop?
Do they all think she's an easy target, someone they can bully at will?
Gong Ning took a deep breath, about to retort, when a cold and indifferent voice rang out, "Since Madam is so certain that I, Yan, have met with misfortune, there is no need to ridicule me so openly and subtly. Sending an invitation to your family was not for you to come here to watch a show and make sarcastic remarks. The old man's birthday is meant to be a joyous occasion. If you spoil the fun, I don't mind having someone ask you to leave!"
The word "please" was deliberately emphasized.
Everyone was startled and quickly turned to look.
Then a man dressed in cool-toned clothing walked over unhurriedly. He was tall and slender, with a handsome, godlike face bearing a cool and aloof smile. His lips were slightly curved, but his deep eyes held a faint chill.
The sharp-tongued noblewoman's face turned pale instantly; what if she really was asked to leave Old Master Yan's banquet?
How will she ever have the face to stay in Liangcheng again?
The turmoil in her heart finally brought her to a complete state of mind.
The scene was quiet, and the atmosphere became somewhat serious and reserved because of Yan Jingzhou's arrival.
The crowd quickly withdrew their slightly disdainful and mocking gazes from Gong Ning, replacing them with friendly smiles.
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