Chapter 150 Confusing Right and Wrong
Qi Jianyue continued talking to herself, unaware that Qi Siyue's expression had darkened, clearly dissatisfied with her petty nature.
However, before Qi Siyue could speak, Zhou Heran couldn't listen anymore.
"What do you mean, your banquet? If I remember correctly, today's banquet is called a family reunion banquet, where the Qi family is reuniting with their long-lost biological daughter. Are you perhaps the Qi family's biological daughter?"
That simple sentence was a fatal blow, leaving Qi Jianyue speechless and pale.
Honestly, Zhou Heran's words were incredibly harsh, but they were spot on. Although Qi Xiaoyun disliked Zhou Heran and the two had been mortal enemies for many years, what he said was indeed true.
So Qi Xiaoyun couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Qi Jianyue was furious. She turned her head and questioned, "Second Brother, are you agreeing with him and making fun of me?"
Qi Xiaoyun immediately said, "How could that be? Regardless of blood relation, the one who has lived with me for over twenty years is Jian Yue, so of course you are also my sister."
Qi Jianyue was finally satisfied, then turned and looked at Zhou Heran with teary eyes, feeling wronged.
“Brother He Ran, you watched me grow up since I was little. I thought you, like my older brother and the others, genuinely regarded me as your little sister.”
"But I didn't expect that you and Qi Xi didn't know each other very well, yet you spoke up for her. It really hurt me to hear that."
The Qi family may feel sorry for Qi Jianyue and be deceived by her gentle appearance, but Zhou Heran rejects any form of PUA.
"No way, I'm not your biological brother. Your tears won't work on me. I'm just stating the facts, and it has nothing to do with how long I've known anyone."
"Besides, a person's character and quality are not determined by how long you've known them. And we're not actually that close, so it's best not to try to build relationships with people randomly."
Although he didn't know before that Qi Jianyue wasn't a member of the Qi family by blood, Zhou Heran had never really been fond of this pampered little daughter of the Qi family.
When he was younger, he used to joke with Qi Chenyan.
They say the Qi family is all boys, so how come they had a daughter who was spoiled and turned into a princess who speaks and acts like a delicate little thing?
Qi Chenyan replied indifferently, "If you can't stand it, then don't look. Just treat it like air. In the Qi family, being blind makes it less likely for your eyes to be polluted."
It has to be Qi Chenyan; he sees things clearly and understood early on that, apart from himself, none of the Qi family members are normal.
Of course, Grandpa Qi is not included, since after his health gradually declined, he stopped managing the family affairs and handed them all over to his descendants.
Unless it's a major event involving the family's interests and image, Old Master Qi might inquire about it, but in reality, he doesn't interfere much.
The only thing that Grandpa Qi can't let go of now is his youngest son, Qi Chenyan; he doesn't care much about anything else these days.
Zhou Heran felt that the Qi family had become so morally ambiguous because there was no competent and capable person in charge.
Excessive indulgence can also gradually make these people arrogant, unable to distinguish right from wrong, and think that they can do whatever they want by relying on their power and money.
Qi Jianyue gritted her teeth in anger, but with a blink of her eyes, she tearfully looked aggrieved.
"I never imagined that this was the impression I had in Brother He Ran's mind all these years. I really don't know what I did wrong to make Brother He Ran see me this way."
Then, Qi Jianyue changed the subject: "Or perhaps, someone took the opportunity to say or do something in front of Brother He Ran, which caused Brother He Ran to have such a misunderstanding about me and the Qi family."
“After all, Brother He Ran would never have said such things before, nor would he have looked at me like this.”
Qi Jianyue truly lives up to her reputation as a master of manipulative tactics. Her skill in using subtle and veiled language subtly implies that Zhou Heran's perception of her and the Qi family stems from Qi Xi.
Otherwise, why was the Qi family at peace before Qi Xi arrived, and why were there no rumors of mistreatment of their own daughter?
Why is it that as soon as Qi Xi returned, there were so many rumors and gossips? Even Zhou Heran, an outsider, knew about this. It must be because Qi Xi said something behind his back.
This explanation made Zhou Heran laugh.
"That's why it's easy to spread rumors, but exhausting to refute them. Don't try to use your manipulative tactics on me; I've seen far too many of them in the entertainment industry."
"Besides, what do you have to complain about? You originally had no connection with the Qi family, but because of the mistake made back then, you took Qi Xi's identity and stole her life."
"She enjoyed the wealth and luxury that should have been hers, and took away the care and love from her parents and relatives that should have been hers. Even though she returned to the Qi family, compared to you, has she, as a true member of the Qi family, received fair treatment?"
Qi Jianyue choked and couldn't reply for a moment, while her two older brothers, Qi Siyue and Qi Xiaoyun, had no confidence to speak at all.
Compared to what they gave to Qi Jianyue, what they did for their own sister Qi Xi was pitifully little.
"So I really don't understand what you have to feel wronged about, having taken over someone else's identity, life, and family. All of this shouldn't belong to you, but you've enjoyed it all."
"Anyone with even a modicum of conscience would be incredibly grateful, but how come you take it all for granted?"
Qi Siyue's expression was clearly not good, because Zhou Heran's words were truly insightful. If there were anyone else present, he, as the successor of the Qi family, would have completely lost face and been unable to save face.
So even though Qi Siyue knew he owed Qi Xi something, he still stubbornly insisted, "Brother He Ran, this is a matter for our Qi family, and we don't need outsiders to worry about it."
A hint of smugness flashed in Qi Jianyue's eyes.
Zhou Heran is really naive. An outsider, he actually thought that he could change the Qi family's opinion of Qi Xi with just a few words?
It took her more than 20 years of hard work to earn the Qi family's favor.
Qi Xi was only recently recognized by the Qi family. Even though she had the blood of the Qi family, she was still an outsider in the Qi family and could never compare to her!
Zhou Heran thought the Qi family was hopeless and shrugged indifferently.
"It doesn't matter, just consider it me meddling and wasting my breath."
The banquet hall was packed with guests.
Qi Jianyue, on the other hand, moved among the guests like a hostess, enjoying their compliments.
Until Old Master Qi, leaning on his cane, walked onto the stage in high spirits.
"I am very grateful to all the guests for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend the Qi family banquet today. Let me formally introduce my two granddaughters."
Amidst the applause of the crowd, it was Qi Jianyue who stepped onto the stage.
Grandpa Qi's smile froze for a moment, and he reminded her in a low voice, "Yue'er, why did you come up first? Wasn't Xi'er supposed to go up first?"
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