Yu Wei stared blankly at their clasped hands, then looked up to meet Qi Yun Shen's gaze, revealing the truth beneath the pretense.
Yu Wei's eyes darted away, and she immediately tried to pull her hand away, but it was held firmly in place...
"Oh, no more hiding it. You should have done this a long time ago. All that dragging your feet is so annoying." Si Yu, who wasn't in a good mood, fired a sarcastic remark.
Their eyes remained fixed outside. What were they doing after being gone for so long?
One by one, the characters who frequently appear on television appeared.
The political figure is Min Shin, the president's first political officer. He is not a member of any family, and has no wife or daughters. He is a completely loyal follower of the president, and his words represent the president's will.
The fact that the military representative was none other than Old Master Si himself surprised Nie Qu. Although Old Master Si had retired, his military authority remained, but he had always disliked banquets and social gatherings and rarely made public appearances...
At a banquet introducing the younger generation, the old man's appearance was a bit overemphasized...
Just then, Kong Sang entered and saw the old man sit down. He exchanged a glance with Si Yu, who had a strange expression, and his eyelids twitched.
Lin Changli's eyes flickered slightly. Did these two have something to do with each other?
The remaining families, including the Xiao family, the Lin family, and various other families in Kyoto, sent either their leaders or their second-in-commands.
This isn't about giving Yu Wei face; it's just that Nie Qu rarely makes public appearances, and everyone has their own agenda...
Grandpa Si was in good spirits. Regardless of whether everyone was there or not, he waved to Kong Sang and said casually, "Sang girl, come here. Didn't you see your grandpa's here? Aren't you going to greet him?"
grandfather?
Many people are left with a row of question marks on their minds?
Lin Changli's eyes turned cold, filled with murderous intent as he looked at Si Yu.
Qi Yunshen was also taken aback, his gaze strange, as if he hadn't expected Si Yu to pull such a move.
He could tell that this person treated Nie Kongsang differently, but his act of undermining Lin Changli's cause... that was truly courageous, and he was quite impressed.
Si Yu was initially a little awkward, but under that gaze, he suddenly relaxed, reached out and put his arm around Kong Sang's back, and said, "Grandpa is calling you."
Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized that he had gotten involved with that kid from the Si family...
Feeling the piercing gaze from Lin Changli, Kong Sang subtly brushed Si Yu's arm away and stepped forward with a smile, saying, "Grandpa Si, I didn't mean to not greet you. You just arrived, how could you give me a chance to speak?"
The way they addressed each other as "Grandpa" and "Grandpa Si" had completely different meanings with just one extra character, and everyone's expressions calmed down.
Old man, trying to scheme against the Nie family through marriage, don't you even know if it's that easy?
Nie Kongsang was already eye-catching, and all the families were watching him. Now that there is another Nie Yuwei, it is a good thing. It gives them another opportunity. Who wouldn't want to get in touch with the Nie family?
The Si family holds a pivotal position in the military, but there's a lack of successors. Once the old man passes away, the Si family's status will definitely decline significantly. This old man is trying to rely on the Nie family to preserve his grandson's honor!
The old man's expression remained unchanged.
She smiled and said, "You're such a smooth talker. I'm getting old and I like the energy of you young people. When you have time, come visit me at the Si family with that little rascal Si Yu. I'm so bored these days."
Kong Sang smiled and said, "Sure, if you don't mind, I'll bring more friends to play chess and go fishing with you."
Various subtle attempts to distance themselves were conveyed in his words, yet there was not a single fault in what he said. Not only was Old Master Si not angry, but he laughed even more heartily.
This girl is really good... If Si Yu can't win her over, he's prepared to beat him to death!
Receiving a threatening look from his grandfather, Si Yu felt helpless. He wanted to, too, but whether it would work out... who could say for sure?
His roguish eyes met Lin Changli's, and he gave him a provocative look.
A fleeting hint of gloom crossed Lan Yun's eyes, but she quickly regained her elegant and sophisticated demeanor and said with a smile, "Brother Qu, time really flies. Our Asang is already 22 years old."
"I've never had a boyfriend at this age. Am I being too strict as a mother? There are many talented young men in Kyoto. Why not take a look at one of them?"
"Mom, you should spend more time taking care of yourself instead of worrying about your sister. You're getting wrinkles. She's an adult and can make any decisions."
Nie Jingxing said in a cold voice, and Lan Yun's face visibly turned slightly angry, but she couldn't help but want to find a mirror to look at her face.
Kong Sang took several deep breaths to try and control himself, but he couldn't hold back and burst out laughing.
Some people either remain silent or deliver a bombshell when they speak; that's Nie Jingxing.
This laughter was very strange. How could a daughter laugh at her own mother? Everyone looked at her strangely, and what happened next was even more shocking.
Seemingly provoked by the laughter, Lan Yun grabbed a glass and threw it at the source: "Is it funny?"
Kong Sang's expression turned cold, but she didn't back down; naturally, someone helped her vent her anger.
Nie Jingxing stepped in front of Kong Sang, caught the wine cup, and smashed it back with a remarkably smooth motion...
The wine glass was aimed straight at Lan Yun's panicked face, but thankfully a hand caught it and placed it steadily in front of Lan Yun: "Brother, this joke isn't funny. I can't handle it. What if it really hurts Mom?"
"You know it's not funny, and as an elder, you should be even more mindful of your words." Nie Jingxing's blatant sarcasm made Lan Yun lose face.
He slammed his hand on the table, stood up, his face contorted with anger, and looked ready to explode.
Kong Sang looked aggrieved first, and hugged Nie Jingxing's arm, saying, "It's my fault, brother, don't make Mom angry. If Mom is upset, I'm not happy either."
Nie Jingxing glanced coldly at Lan Yun, showing her no respect whatsoever. He half-embraced Kong Sang and walked to the other side, where they sat at a table alone. He then brought out a fruit platter for Kong Sang and fed her.
The person who looked aggrieved just a moment ago was now eating happily. It can only be said that Kong Sang perfectly embodied the phrase "both tea and embellishment."
Lan Yun trembled with anger. If it weren't for so many people watching, she would have already uttered the words "little bitch."
Right now, all I can do is try my best to endure it and look at the sky around me.
But her expression remained unchanged, as if she couldn't see that her wife was being disrespected. She simply said, "Nie Yan, take your mother downstairs."
Lan Yun's eyes instantly reddened. If she just left like this, what would people in Kyoto think of her in the future?
Just as she was about to say a few words, Nie Yan pulled her outside with undeniable force, smiling as he said, "Mom, your clothes are dirty. Dad wants you to go downstairs and change."
Every wealthy family has its share of troubles. These petty squabbles are just something to laugh about. If you really want to discuss them, you should consider whether you're qualified to do so.
Gradually, with each person offering their own comment, the matter was brought to a close.
Just then, Min Xin, the government official, spoke up: "Patriarch Nie, there is one thing that Madam Nie is right about. The younger generation of the Nie family have all reached marriageable age, but none of them have found a spouse."
"The Nie family are, after all, native citizens of Country C, and the president is quite concerned about this matter. I wonder if the young master and daughter of the Nie family have any boyfriends or girlfriends in private?"
The expressions on everyone's faces were subtle. The president was clearly trying to put pressure on the Nie family. Their entanglements with foreign powers were already too close, and if another marriage were to take place in the future, it would be hard to say whether the Nie family would side with Country C or another country...
The government official has already spoken, so Nie Qu is bound to make a statement today. As for what to make that statement about, it will naturally be about his children's marriage.
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