Chapter 61 - Chapter 61: Invitation Letter
Chapter 61: Invitation Letter
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Upon noticing Song Fan’s playful demeanor, Song Kai decided to change the subject and asked, “You’re dressed quite elegantly today. Where are you headed?”
Song Fan put the Buddhist beads on her wrist and replied, “I’m going to a banquet.”
Song Kai pondered for a moment. “I haven’t heard of any recent banquets in A City. Is it the Gu Family’s event?”
Song Fan nodded. “The one who invited me is indeed surnamed Gu.”
Song Kai refrained from asking how she knew the Gu Family. Instead, he complimented, “You’re something.”
In that instant, Song Fan’s longstanding prejudice against the Song Family seemed to waver as she realized that, despite her resentment toward them, they were her own family.
“Are you going alone?” Song Kai approached with curiosity.
Song Fan observed his enthusiastic expression and questioned, “What are you up to?”
Song Kai grinned and revealed his white teeth. “Those who received invitations can bring a plus one. So, you can bring me along.”
Song Fan turned to face him, settled on the sofa, and inquired, “Why should I take you?”
Song Kai’s smile faltered, not expecting Song Fan’s response, but he realized she had no obligation to include him.
After an internal struggle, Song Kai proposed, “If you take me with you tonight, I’ll be your little brother. I’ll follow your lead in everything.”
He even raised his hand to make a solemn pledge as he spoke. Song Fan was just teasing him. She chuckled and agreed, “Deal.”
Shortly before heading out, Song Fan experienced a strange intuition and decided to return to her room, where she retrieved a concealed handgun and placed it inside her bag. This specialized firearm was designed to evade contemporary security measures.
Expecting Song Kai to arrive by car, Song Fan was surprised when she spotted a motorcycle downstairs. She teased, “You’re dressed in a full suit and riding a motorcycle?”
Song Kai blushed with embarrassment and confessed, “I didn’t expect this either. ”
Song Fan handed him a helmet before putting on her own. He was taken aback when he witnessed her next move. “You want to be the one driving?
Song Fan retorted defiantly, “Why not?” She adjusted the black muslin around her waist as she spoke.
Although Song Kai had initially considered commenting on her choice of attire for driving a motorcycle, he swallowed his words and put on his helmet, taking a seat at the back.
Song Fan arrived at the Gu Family’s mansion as fast as lightning. A multitude of luxury cars adorned the entrance, prompting Song Kai to quip, “These aren’t
even as pricey as my motorcycle.”
Uninterested in discussing the value of cars, Song Fan tossed him the motorcycle key and headed straight inside. Not wanting to be left behind, Song Kai hurriedly followed her.
At the mansion’s entrance, a butler meticulously examined the invitations one by one. Each guest proudly presented their invitations, considering it an act of great honor.
Song Fan was about to approach when she crossed paths with Song Yin. Song Yin had intended to wait at the entrance for Fu Nian before making her appearance, but to her surprise, she encountered Song Fan there.
Upon laying eyes on Song Fan, who looked even more resplendent than usual,
Song Yin couldn’t contain her overwhelming jealousy. How can Song Fan still radiate such striking beauty after having spent several years in the countryside?
Despite considering herself a first-class beauty among the upper-class ladies, she paled in comparison to Song Fan. In the presence of Song Fan’s beauty, all the other girls seemed overshadowed.
With a forced smile, Song Yin remarked, “I didn’t expect Sister to come back to attend the banquet. It’s great. Hurry up and take out the invitation card. Let’s go in together.”
She emphasized the importance of the invitation card, doubting that Song Fan could secure one on her own.
“I don’t have an invitation, but I have another way to get in.” Song Fan admitted truthfully.
“Sister, don’t go astray. Big Brother will be angry if he knows that you’re attending the banquet with someone else.” Song Yin expressed concern.
She then covered her mouth as if she had said something wrong. Her implication was clear—she insinuated that Song Fan had used her charms to manipulate someone into granting her access to the event.
Her words were loud enough for everyone at the entrance to hear, and they looked at Song Fan with disdain, shocked by her character.
Song Fan responded with a smile, “Your initial reaction speaks volumes about your character. How you perceive me reflects your nature.”
Song Yin’s smile froze, taken aback by Song Fan’s sharp comeback. She hadn’t expected Song Fan to turn the situation around so effortlessly with just a few words.
As Song Yin was contemplating her response, she noticed Mrs. Fu and Fu Nian approaching. She hurriedly went over and greeted them, saying, “Aunt Fu, I’ve been waiting for you at the door for a long time.”
Mrs. Fu still held a favorable opinion of Song Yin. Despite the broken engagement between their families, she responded politely, “It’s windy outside.
Let’s go in quickly..”