Chapter 939 - Chapter 939: Cousin Gu Jin Is Unacquainted
Chapter 939: Cousin Gu Jin Is Unacquainted
Editor: Henyee Translations
“Otherwise, I’ll have to ask you to leave.”
Luo Fu was initially a bit swayed by Xiao Yize’s presence, but his warning gaze conveyed a palpable sense of authority that made her uneasy.
Luo Fu avoided looking directly at him. “I’m sorry, Young Master Xiao.”
Xiao Yize calmly reminded her, “You should apologize to my sister.”
Luo Fu clenched her fists and glanced at Gu Yang. Remembering her previous remarks, she felt embarrassed. “I-I’m sorry.”
Xiao Yize then shifted his gaze back to Gu Yang and said gently, “Sister, your sister-in-law and the others are here too. Let’s go pick them up.”
At this, Gu Yang realized Xiao Yize was referring to her Big Shot Sister.
“Di, Brother Xiu, you guys go into the banquet hall first. I’ll go pick up my sister.”
Gu Yang exchanged a few words with her friends before heading off with Xiao Yize to find her sister.
As Luo Fu watched them leave, she felt a twinge of fear. This was the first time the Xiao family had held a banquet in nearly 19 years since the mistress of the Xiao family, Tong Wan, had fallen unconscious.
And on her first visit to the Xiao family, she had managed to offend both the heir and the eldest daughter.
Fortunately, Luo Peilan was not by her side; otherwise, with her tendency to complain, she would definitely face a reprimand from her father upon returning home.
Due to the unpleasantness earlier, Fu Mingxiu decided not to continue with Zhu Di and Lu Mao. He took Luo Fu away alone. “Fufu, Yangyang is different from Luo Peilan.”
Luo Fu lowered her head. “I’m sorry, Cousin.”
At the entrance of the banquet hall, the Gu family arrived one after another, including members from the second and third branches.
It was rare for the Xiao family to extend so many invitations to the Gu family, so everyone of importance was present.
Gu Shuxue had even hired a stylist and makeup artist to help her get ready, hoping to make a favorable impression on the young talents of the four great families at the Xiao family’s banquet.
She had been confident, but her smile faltered slightly when she saw Gu Jin.
Gu Jin was already known for her cold beauty, but today, she had outdone herself. With her hair intricately styled and dressed in a black silk gown, she exuded an aura of elegance and nobility.
She stood there, drawing the attention of many guests.
Gu Shuxue’s smile faltered slightly. As the only girl in the Gu family, she was accustomed to being the center of attention. Her greatest fear was that her two cousins might overshadow her.
She breathed a sigh of relief when she didn’t see Gu Yang.
Determined not to let Gu Jin steal the limelight, Gu Shuxue approached her, extending her hand in a gesture meant to be sisterly. “Cousin Gu Jin, this is your first banquet since coming to the capital, right? If you’re unfamiliar with anything, just follow me.”
However, just as she reached out, Gu Jin seemed to have intentionally moved away, causing her to miss.
Gu Jin glanced at her indifferently before turning her attention back to searching for Gu Yang.
Gu Shuxue was displeased but kept her composure, gazing at Gu Jin with a hurt expression. “Cousin Gu Jin, this is…”
Ruan Xueling intervened, pulling Gu Jin to her side and smiling at Gu Shuxue. “Shuxue, Jin is a bit sensitive about cleanliness and doesn’t like physical contact with others. As an elder sister, you should understand, right?”
Gu Shuxue’s words caught in her throat. She forced a smile. “Of course.”
Her hands weren’t dirty! It was Gu Jin who seemed to disdain her!
Normally, she didn’t mind Gu Yang holding her hand.
Noting Ruan Xueling’s obvious concern for Gu Yang, Shuxue asked, “By the way, Eldest Aunt, where is Cousin Gu Yang? Why isn’t she with you? Did she return to the Tong family with her biological mother?”
“I assumed she had a strong bond with your family after seeing how unhappy she was with Family Head Tong Rao. I thought she wouldn’t return to the Tong family.”