Chapter 271

“That's Xie Lifeng.” Qin Xian, with Ji Fei on his arm, leaned down and whispered the introduction. He had developed the habit of clearly introducing important figures to Ji Fei, so she could match names with faces and enjoy her "eating melons" more easily.

Everything was for the sake of letting his wife enjoy her gossip.

Ms. Xie was a powerful businesswoman. She had collaborated with Qin's Father during his tenure, and now, thanks to Qin Xian's capabilities, Qin's Father had retired early to enjoy his golden years, leaving the collaboration with Ms. Xie to Qin Xian.

So, they were quite familiar with each other.

Besides Second Master Jing, who almost acted as a background figure, and the Cen Family members standing nearby, they were all partners. Upon meeting, they greeted each other warmly.

Jing Yan accompanied Ms. Xie, helping to entertain the guests, while Cen Ting was preparing in the back and wouldn't appear until the engagement banquet began.

By rights, Jing Yu should have been here.

However, everyone knew that guy was a rascal, so no one asked why Jing Yu was absent.

Since they didn't bring it up, Ji Fei could only enjoy her gossip on her own.

【How funny, it's as if Jing Yan is the male lead of today's event. Let me see... Oh my, I'm going to puke.】

Although they were engaged in small talk, the Qin family members were all eavesdropping, their ears perked up. They knew that following Ji Fei would always lead to some juicy gossip.

What happened? Did that guy cause trouble at such an important occasion? Was he late? Absent? Or...

【After being threatened like that, Jing Yu and Wan Ru still dared to secretly carry on their affair. It's like picking a fight with the God of Plague. Are they deliberately challenging Jing Yan, or intentionally humiliating Cen Ting?】

The Qin family members were equally disgusted by this revelation.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Qin's Father looked sympathetically at Ms. Xie.

Qin's Mom looked sympathetically at Jing Yan.

Qin Yan looked up at the sky, sighed deeply, and then picked up her phone to share the gossip with her siblings.

【Should we find a way to catch them in the act? Hmm... Forget it. Even when Cen Ting found out, she chose to ignore it, hoping the engagement banquet would go smoothly. Although Jing Yu talked tough, he also meant to handle it discreetly. I'd better not meddle, lest the label of "mysticism" sticks to me and never comes off. Let's just have a peaceful day today.】

Qin Xian also thought the same way. Given how things had developed, it was best for them not to get involved.

Entering the venue, the Qin family members dispersed to join their respective circles.

But no matter who sat down, the main topic of gossip was Jing Yu's absence, Cen Ting's misfortune, and the possibility that the Jing family might announce Jing Yan as the official heir today, as most of the Jing family relatives were present.

Meanwhile, in another group, they were also discussing the same thing.

“After Qin Xian, Jing Yan is also going to become Jing Xian.” Yu Yue joked.

Bai Xiaoxi added, “It seems like among us, only they two will inherit their family businesses. Hmm? Guo Yalan, what about you?”

Guo Yalan was also present today.

Guo Yalan replied, “I've already started pressuring my parents to have a child. Trust me, with my parents' capabilities, there will be an heir. Like Cen Ting, I'll focus on my own career, of course, and take care of my sister.”

When the others heard that she was pressuring her parents to have a child, they almost burst out laughing collectively.

Guo Yalan was the first person to pull off such a reverse operation.

“What about Little Yu?” Ji Fei asked as she sat down.

“She's taking an exam,” Guo Yalan replied. “My sister is smarter than me; she's got excellent grades.”

“You can't stop talking about your sister in three sentences,” Luo Fei laughed.

Guo Yalan immediately gloated, “I have a sister, and you don't. Envy me!”

Luo Fei was amused. “The one who should be envious isn't me, but Jing Yan.”

“Oh, don't even mention that ungrateful wretch,” Guo Yalan complained.

“What happened?” Ji Fei immediately became nosy, wondering if they knew that the ungrateful wretch was probably hiding in some lounge somewhere, carrying on with someone.

“Jing Yan's half-sister, from his mother's other marriage, just arrived. Jing Yan only reminded her, 'It's crowded today, don't wander off, stay with your mom.' And then she exploded, mocking Jing Yan in public,” Bai Xiaoxi imitated her tone, “You think you're already in charge of the Jing family? The announcement hasn't even been made yet, and you're already giving me orders?”

Guo Yalan made a gesture indicating someone had a screw loose, mocking her.

Yu Yue disdainfully said, “Although I think Jing Yan's reminder to an eighteen-year-old girl was completely unnecessary, it was still a brother's concern. Wan Ru is just an ungrateful lunatic. I didn't expect that after so many years, her rabies-like behavior hasn't been cured.”

Whenever they met Wan Ru in the past, she never gave Jing Yan a good face, and usually, it was for no reason at all, so they all disliked Wan Ru.

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Unfortunately, the reminder didn't work, as she continued to do as she pleased.

It was also unclear what kind of mother she had, who didn't even suspect anything and treated her son's reminder as empty words, allowing Wan Ru to sneak off. Jing Yan probably didn't have the time to deal with them.

The group continued to gossip, completely unaware that Wan Ru was doing something even more disgusting.

Ji Fei looked around, and Qin Xian, having poured her some tea, asked, “What are you looking for?”

“I'm curious what that eccentric mother looks like.”

Qin Xian directly pointed her out.

Ji Fei quickly spotted a harsh, cold-hearted face among a group of women.

【Sometimes, the saying 'appearance reflects the heart' really holds true. That face looks like a villain's... If she knew her precious daughter was with Jing Yu, that notorious guy, I wonder what her reaction would be. Maybe the eccentric she is, she'd blame it all on Jing Yan.】

Ji Fei imagined it and felt it might just be the case. Jing Yan was truly the biggest victim here.

Just as she was thinking, the surrounding chatter suddenly grew louder.

“Oh, I thought this guy wouldn't even show up at the engagement banquet,” Yu Yue said.

“I suspect he's still emotionally immature, trying to get his mother's attention in this way,” Luo Fei bluntly stated.

“Not weaned yet?” Guo Yalan exclaimed in shock.

Bai Xiaoxi burst out laughing.

Ji Fei and Qin Xian looked over but didn't see Wan Ru. The two of them still didn't dare to let anyone know.

Jing Yu suddenly appeared and was immediately dragged by one of Ms. Xie's trusted aides to the entrance to greet the guests.

About half an hour later, at a propitious time, the engagement ceremony began.

On the stage, Cen Ting, dressed in a qipao, made her appearance. With her meticulous makeup and attire, she was stunning.

Guo Yalan and Bai Xiaoxi cheered and took photos excitedly.

Ji Fei couldn't help but whisper to Qin Xian, “So... maybe Jing Yu is just blind.”

Qin Xian nodded in agreement.

At that moment, the seemingly blind Jing Yu, dressed up decently, stood beside Cen Ting.

In contrast, Jing Yan, who usually attracted more attention than him, stood at the edge of the stage, in the shadows, where no one could see his expression. He just stood there stiffly, as if his soul had left his body.