Feng Qing stared wide-eyed at Gong Xiangru in disbelief, her lips trembling. "Xiang, Xiangru, what is Gong Ning's relationship with... your Gong family?"
Gong Xiangru, who is usually adept at navigating interpersonal relationships, remained silent for the first time when questioned by others.
Without her saying anything more, Old Master Gong's attitude had already said it all.
Feng Qing was simply trying to deceive himself by hearing Gong Xiangru's denial...
She truly couldn't believe that Gong Ning, whom she had ridiculed and mocked not long ago, actually had such a powerful background...
"Come, come, you don't know? Let me tell you properly," an arm suddenly draped over Feng Qing's shoulder. She subconsciously turned her head and saw the famous young master of the Gong family standing very close to her, his smile gentle and tender. "Listen carefully, Gong Ning, Gong Linyun, is my sister, Gong Qiaoyu's sister, the third young lady of the Gong family. She is the apple of our family's eye, understand?"
"I know, I know!" Feng Qing nodded blankly, looking at the handsome face so close to his, a blush unconsciously spreading across his face.
Gong Qiaoyu's lips curled into a captivating smile. "Good girl, remember this well, Gong Ning is my sister, Gong Qiaoyu's sister! No one is allowed to bully her, including extorting her..."
Feng Qing's face turned pale instantly as she suddenly remembered how she had previously demanded exorbitant compensation from Gong Ning for the damage to her dress.
Previously, she deliberately made such an exaggerated number because Gong Ning came from a humble background and knew nothing.
She knew perfectly well that the most expensive dresses they were wearing cost no more than a few hundred thousand...
Even if the Feng family had the financial means to casually spend two million, they wouldn't let her squander it on an evening gown.
Gong Qiaoyu still looked at her with that focused and affectionate gaze, but Feng Qing suddenly felt a chill that could spread from the bottom of her heart to her entire body, and a few trembling fears gradually appeared in her eyes.
Upon seeing this, a hint of satisfaction flashed across Gong Qiaoyu's eyes, and his exceptionally handsome face once again displayed a carefree and nonchalant smile.
He turned his head and gave Gong Xiangru a meaningful look.
The latter's slender figure swayed almost imperceptibly, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes.
Gong Qiaoyu spoke at a high volume, and the surroundings were completely silent.
then……
After Grandpa Yan's sixtieth birthday...
The upper-class circles of Liangcheng were in an uproar overnight.
Gong Ning, the prospective clan leader's wife of the Yan clan, is actually the third young lady of the Gong clan.
Therefore, she is not the ordinary, unknown person that everyone says she comes from, but a true young lady from a prominent family.
Before this, everyone thought that the Crown Prince of the Yan Clan was blind and mistook a fish eye for a pearl, but now they realized that he had a discerning eye and had recognized a true gem...
Putting everything else aside, Grandpa Yan was extremely happy tonight and in a great mood.
This seemingly innocent girl, Ning, who only knows how to act cute towards Jingzhou, actually surprises him at every turn.
The Yan clan's formidable strength certainly doesn't need a wealthy marriage partner to bolster it, but if the future matriarch could be a noble lady, that would be the icing on the cake.
Old Master Yan was naturally pleased with the outcome.
In contrast to the old man in a good mood, Yan Jingzhou's face gradually turned cold and dark.
The fact that the Gong family attended the banquet with such a grand entourage was definitely not just because they wanted to meet Jiaojiao.
Ji Chen suddenly strode to his side, leaned down and whispered in his ear, "Sir, the hotel is surrounded by the Gong family. I just checked the data at the aviation bureau, and many of the Gong family's private jets departed from Yuexi Garden in Beijing, with their destination being the rooftop of Chenyi Hotel... The Gong family's real purpose is to take Miss Gong away..."
Yan Jingzhou's dark and deep eyes instantly swirled with a terrifying storm. His long, slender, and jade-like fingers, with their distinct bones, clenched into fists, revealing bulging veins on the back of his hands.
She pursed her lips and remained silent for a few moments, then suddenly stood up and strode towards Gong Ning, who was not far away.
His aura was fierce and cold, as if he were carrying a storm.
In an instant, the once slightly noisy banquet hall fell into a frozen silence.
"Jiaojiao, come here!" In just a few moments, Yan Jingzhou arrived at the entrance of the banquet hall and spoke calmly to Gong Ning, who was surrounded by a group of Gong family members.
Before Gong Ning could even speak, Yan Jingzhou was immediately met with a barrage of hostile and jealous stares.
Gong Qiaoyu suddenly blocked his way, her tone low and tinged with a hint of sour resentment, "Is it okay for you to call her Jiaojiao? None of us can call her that, so what gives you the right? My sister has a name, Gong Ning, so please call her Gong Ning from now on!"
"Get out of the way," Yan Jingzhou said, not looking at him, but focusing his gaze on the little girl in the center of the crowd. His cold tone was filled with an icy chill. "My patience is limited. Get out of the way!"
Gong Qiaoyu's smile deepened as he casually glanced at Yan Jingzhou, flipping his hair with a smug air. "I won't let you... what can you do to me?"
"Is that so?" Yan Jingzhou suddenly unbuttoned his shirt cuffs, his expression indifferent. "I've heard that Duke Jefferson of Country Y is currently selecting a suitable marriage partner for his youngest daughter!"
"Don't give me that nonsense. What does that duke's youngest daughter's marriage have to do with me? Don't change the subject. A-Yun isn't your sister. Why are you so nervous?"
Yan Jingzhou's dark eyes grew increasingly deep. "Oh? Is that so? But I heard that this duchess's Chinese name is... Ji Qingmeng!"
"Heh, let me tell you, don't even think about trying to distract me. I won't fall for it..." Gong Qiaoyu's eyes suddenly widened. "Wait, what did you just say? Ji Qingmeng wants to arrange a marriage?"
Yan Jingzhou smiled without saying a word, his slight nod revealing his affirmation.
Gong Qiaoyu suddenly became agitated and cursed, "Yan Jingzhou, you're despicable!"
"So, with time so tight, shouldn't you go and make your presence known to Duke Jefferson?"
Bai Yi suddenly appeared beside him, "Mr. Gong, your plane ticket to Country Y is ready..."
Gong Qiaoyu: "..."
His fists clenched and unclenched at his sides. He snatched the plane ticket from Bai Yi's hand and roared fiercely, "Fine, I'll go! Who's afraid of who!"
He then looked pitifully at Gong Ning, and complained pitifully, "Ah Yun, look at him~ He only knows how to bully me~ Ah Yun~ My wife is about to be stolen away!"
Having said that, just before Grandpa Gong could kick him, she nimbly jumped away. "Grandfather, I'm entrusting A-Yun to you now. Please make sure you take A-Yun home. Grandfather, please calm down. Next time I come back, I'll definitely bring my granddaughter-in-law with me. Bye-bye~ A-Yun, don't miss me~~~"
Old Master Gong: "..."
Gong Ning: "..."
Gong Xiaojing and his wife: "..."
The younger generation of the Gong family: "..."
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