Chapter 334 You want me to apologize to this kind of person?
Shangguan Jiuze's Adam's apple rolled when he heard this, and he wanted to say a few words to defend his mother, but looking at Mu Nanyan's stubborn profile, he couldn't say a word. He just felt bitter in his mouth. How could he have the right to ask her for forgiveness?
Upon hearing this, Song Yajun sneered, her eyes full of disdain. Her father was the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, and the Shangguan family was even more powerful and well-established.
Filing a lawsuit? That's simply overestimating your own abilities!
"You don't think you can..."
“That’s enough!”
Shangguan He shouted loudly, and the entire banquet hall fell silent in an instant.
His sharp eyes lingered on his wife's face for a moment, and his voice left no room for doubt:
"Yajun, apologize to Miss Mu."
Song Yajun looked at Shangguan He in disbelief:
"You... want me to apologize to her?"
Shangguan He's face was as calm as steel as he repeated word by word:
"Apologize!"
Song Yajun suddenly laughed, and there was an indescribable irony in her laughter.
Her eyes moved back and forth between Shangguan He and Shangguan Jiuze, and she felt as if a huge rock was pressing on her chest. One was her husband, with whom she had slept for twenty years, and the other was her own flesh and blood, and now they were both on the side of outsiders!
Song Yajun's fingertips dug deep into her palm.
She knew better than anyone that Shangguan He had no feelings for her, but over the years, he was at least willing to maintain his decency in front of outsiders.
Those gestures of holding hands at business dinners and smiling at each other in tacit understanding in front of media cameras have earned them countless envious glances.
Thinking about it now, Song Yajun just feels ironic.
Song Yajun and Shangguan He had been married for thirty years, and she had basically never contradicted Shangguan He. Perhaps because she was too angry today, Song Yajun could no longer hold back. Her voice suddenly rose, and the ending tone trembled:
"Shangguan He! Look carefully, I am your legally married wife! You want me to apologize to this kind of bastard?"
She turned to look at Shangguan Jiuze again, a layer of tears in her eyes:
"What kind of magic potion did she give you? The son I carried for ten months is now helping outsiders to humiliate his own mother?"
Song Yajun's voice was so loud that it attracted the attention of the guests around her.
When had they ever seen Song Yajun like this? They all started to discuss in low voices.
Shangguan He's face instantly turned gloomy.
He has always valued dignity the most, and his wife's hysterical appearance at this moment is simply a slap in his face in public.
He lowered his voice, each word coming out from between his teeth:
"Have you had enough of this? Look at what you look like now? It's Fuling's birthday party, and you had to make such a scene?"
When Song Yajun heard the name Fuling, her expression froze instantly. Only then did her rationality return a little. Yes, today was Fuling's twentieth birthday, and she...
Song Yajun subconsciously looked around. The originally bustling banquet hall was now silent, and everyone was looking at her with either surprise or contempt.
The noble ladies who usually fawned over her were now covering their red lips with their diamond-studded fingertips, their eyes gleaming with gloating pleasure.
The noble lady persona she had carefully maintained for thirty years collapsed at this moment.
Song Yajun stood there in a daze, not knowing what to do for a moment.
Shangguan He raised his hand to signal the security personnel not far away:
"Send the lady upstairs to rest."
Two security guards in black suits immediately stepped forward and held Song Yajun's arms respectfully but without any rejection.
Song Yajun was completely dazed and was taken directly into the elevator by the security guard.
Watching Song Yajun being taken away, Shangguan He turned to look at Mu Nanyan and said apologetically:
"Miss Mu, I'm sorry for not disciplining you enough today. I've made you suffer."
Mu Nanyan took a deep breath and suppressed the anger that was surging in her heart.
She knew very well that Song Yajun was at fault in this matter and she should not vent her anger on Shangguan He.
What's more, today is Shangguan Fuling's birthday party, and she doesn't want to ruin such an important day for the little girl because of personal grudges.
She forced a decent smile, her voice soft but every word clear:
"Mr. Shangguan, don't blame yourself. This is a private matter between Madam Ling and me. I'm really sorry for interrupting Fuling's birthday party."
Shangguan He's deep gaze lingered on her face for a moment, as if examining the young girl's figure.
After a moment, he turned to the guests in the room, and his steady and powerful voice instantly took control of the entire place:
"Everyone, Yajun has been busy preparing for Fuling's birthday recently. She was overworked and didn't get enough rest, so she lost her composure. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you all. Today is my daughter Fuling's twentieth birthday. I hope everyone won't let this little incident affect your mood."
Shangguan He cleverly found an excuse for Song Yajun's loss of composure and diverted the matter.
Just at this moment, a very discerning waiter came over with a gilded tray.
On the tray, there were several glasses of champagne and a glass of non-alcoholic wine. These were specially prepared by Song Yajun for Shangguan He. After all, he definitely needed to toast on an occasion like today.
Shangguan He's gaze lingered on the glass of wine for a moment, and his stern expression softened slightly.
Although he had no feelings for Song Yajun, Shangguan He had seen all her efforts.
Basically, any banquet he would attend would have non-alcoholic wine, simply because he was allergic to alcohol, and all of this was arranged in advance by Song Yaju.
He picked up the glass of wine and said to the guests around him with a smile:
"I'd like to raise a toast to everyone and hope you all have a great time tonight."
With the crisp sound of clinking glasses, the banquet hall quickly returned to its lively atmosphere.
The band started playing melodious music again, and the guests gathered in twos and threes, as if the farce just now had never happened.
Shangguan He's deep gaze fell on Mu Nanyan and he said in a deep voice:
"Miss Mu, I'll toast you a glass."
He raised the non-alcoholic wine in his hand and waited for the other party's response.
Mu Nanyan, however, did not move.
Her slender fingers gently stroked the rim of the glass. The champagne in the glass shone with a golden luster, but she did not take a sip.
Shangguan He frowned slightly. This was the first time someone ignored his toast.
Shangguan Jiuze had just inquired with Butler Wang about the previous situation. When he turned around and saw this scene, he hurried forward and said to Shangguan He:
"Dad, Nan Yan is just like you. She is allergic to alcohol and can't drink."
A hint of surprise flashed across Shangguan He's eyes, and he couldn't help but look at the young woman in front of him again:
"Miss Mu can't drink alcohol either?"
Mu Nanyan came back to her senses and smiled apologetically:
"Well, I've been allergic to alcohol since I was a child. I'm really embarrassed."
Shangguan He raised his hand to signal the waiter, and soon a glass of non-alcoholic wine was brought to Mu Nanyan.
"Miss Mu, you can try this. It's alcohol-free and shouldn't have any effect."
Shangguan He actually didn't have a good impression of Mu Nanyan, but he didn't show it for the sake of face.
He looked at her with complicated eyes as she took the wine glass. This coincidence slightly eased his prejudice against Mu Nanyan.
"Thank you, Mr. Shangguan."
Mu Nanyan raised her glass gracefully and clinked it gently with Shangguan He's.
She took a sip, leaving some wine stains on her lips, which shone brightly under the light.
"Then please do as you please, Miss Mu. I'll be leaving now."
Mu Nanyan nodded slightly. Shangguan He just took two steps and suddenly seemed to think of something. He turned to look at Shangguan Jiuze:
"Jiu Ze, treat Miss Mu well."
Mu Nanyan was really not good at socializing, so she felt relieved when she heard that.
"Jiu Ze, since you are Miss Mu's friend, you should treat her well."
"I know, Dad, you go ahead and do your work."
Shangguan He glanced at him and said nothing more. He walked straight into the banquet hall, and Butler Wang followed him out.
After the two of them walked away, Shangguan Jiuze looked at Mu Nanyan, his eyes full of apology:
"Nan Yan, I'm so sorry, I didn't expect my mother to be like this..."
Mu Nanyan shook her head slightly and her eyes fell on the banquet hall. The whole banquet hall was mainly pink. At just one glance, Mu Nanyan felt that Shangguan Fuling would like it. Although Song Yajun was not a good person, she could see that she really loved her daughter.
"Today is Fuling's birthday. Don't let these things affect her mood. Don't tell her about this. I don't want to make things difficult for her."
Mu Nanyan retracted her gaze, looked at Shangguan Jiuze and continued:
"You go and entertain the guests. Fuling just sent me a message asking me to come up. I'll go see her first."
Shangguan Jiuze opened his mouth to say something, but in the end he said nothing and just nodded.
He watched Mu Nanyan put down her wine glass, her slender figure walking away under the dazzling crystal chandelier. Her elegant and calm posture formed a sharp contrast with the tense scene just now.
Mu Nanyan walked into the elevator and finally took off her disguise the moment the door closed. She leaned against the cold elevator wall and breathed a long sigh of relief.
She was really not good at socializing, and she was not very familiar with Shangguan Jiuze. She felt uncomfortable when they chatted, so she found an excuse to leave.
After what happened today, Mu Nanyan really didn't want to stay any longer. She prepared to give the gift to Shangguan Fuling and then find an excuse to leave.
"bite----"
The elevator door opened and Mu Nanyan walked out of the elevator. Only then did she realize that the decoration on the 97th floor was completely different from the banquet hall downstairs.
Luxurious suites line both sides of the quiet corridor, and the soft carpet absorbs all footsteps.
Mu Nanyan took out her phone from her bag and sent a message to Shangguan Fuling:
【I'm coming up, which room are you in? 】
Five minutes passed and the phone screen was still dark.
Mu Nanyan was about to make a call when suddenly a pair of warm little hands covered her eyes from behind.
"Guess who I am?"
A strange female voice, which was deliberately lowered, sounded in my ears.
Mu Nanyan's lips unconsciously raised:
"Fuling, stop making trouble."
“Ah~”
Shangguan Fuling let go of her hand in frustration and jumped in front of Mu Nanyan, her pink skirt blooming like petals.
"Sister Nanyan, how did you guess it was mine? My voice just now is different from the way I usually speak, right?"
Mu Nanyan looked at the lively girl in front of her, and her eyes softened unconsciously:
"Who else would suddenly cover my eyes except you?"
Shangguan Fuling pouted, then spun around excitedly, her diamond-studded skirt sparkling in the light.
"Sister Nanyan, do I look good?"
Only then did Mu Nanyan look at her carefully.
A small diamond crown sparkles on her carefully tied bun; the pink dress perfectly outlines the girl's slender waist; her makeup is exquisite but not mature, instead making her look like a princess from a fairy tale.
Mu Nanyan exclaimed sincerely:
"Very beautiful, like a real princess."
Shangguan Fuling happily turned around and suddenly took Mu Nanyan's hand:
"By the way, you came just in time. I was struggling to decide what jewelry to wear, so you could help me pick one out!"
She couldn't wait to drag Mu Nanyan towards the room.
When they pushed open the door, they saw several stylists packing up their tools. When they saw them come in, they immediately tactfully retreated.
On the dressing table, more than a dozen sets of priceless jewelry sparkled dazzlingly under the light. There were four or five sets of luxurious diamond-studded styles, two sets of classic emerald styles, and several sets of simple and elegant pearl jewelry.
Shangguan Fuling blinked expectantly.
"Sister Nanyan, please help me find which dress suits me best?"
Mu Nanyan's eyes wandered between the jewels, finally landing on the pearl set. The lustrous luster of the pearls complemented the pink dress perfectly, neither overshadowing the other, but also highlighting the girl's pure temperament.
She picked up the pearl necklace and compared it to Shangguan Fuling's neck:
"This one, pearls complement your temperament best—pure, elegant, yet still youthful and lively."
Shangguan Fuling looked around in the mirror, her eyes becoming brighter and brighter:
"Really?! Sister Nan Yan, you have such good taste!"
She suddenly turned around and hugged Mu Nanyan, saying happily:
"Thank you for coming today. This is one of the best birthday presents I've ever received!"
Mu Nanyan patted her back and couldn't help but joked:
"Since I've become the best gift, do I not need to prepare other gifts for you?"
Shangguan Fuling suddenly let go of her hand, and her big watery eyes lit up instantly:
"Have you prepared any other gifts? Where are they?"
She circled around Mu Nanyan like a curious kitten, but Shangguan Fuling saw nothing except the bag in her hand.
Seeing the girl's face fall instantly, Mu Nanyan couldn't help laughing.
She took out a palm-sized velvet gift box from her handbag and handed it to Shangguan Fuling:
"Here, this is for you."
Shangguan Fuling took the box, weighed it carefully, and suddenly her eyes widened:
"Sister Nanyan, this... this can't be a ring, right? Although you are so beautiful and I like you very much... but... my sexual orientation is still very normal..."
Shangguan Fuling covered her chest exaggeratedly while speaking, and finally lowered her head in feigned shyness.
Mu Nanyan was amused by her performance.
It's strange to say, she has never been good at getting along with strangers, but when facing this lively girl, they have only met twice, but she can always relax naturally and even be in the mood to joke with her.
She deliberately lowered her voice and said seriously:
"If it's really a ring, will you marry it?"
Shangguan Fuling rolled her eyes and winked playfully:
"For Sister Nanyan, it's okay to bend over a bit~"
"Okay, stop being so joking and see if you like it."
Mu Nanyan shook her head helplessly and tapped the gift box lightly with her fingertips.
Shangguan Fuling then put away her joking expression and carefully opened the box.
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