Chapter 192 - Chapter 192: Gong Banyan Is My Aunt
Chapter 192: Gong Banyan Is My Aunt
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Murong Qiao didn’t know that the person she had just bumped into was her aunt, Gong Banyan, so she apologized and went to look for Murong Chen.
However, Gong Banyan became interested in Murong Qiao.
Her gaze was fixed on Murong Qiao, and she felt a sense of familiarity that was difficult to ignore. It was the hub of a bloodline.
At this time, Murong Chen was exchanging pleasantries with others and talking about the recent situation of Shengjing Group.
This family gathering inevitably invited some friends, so it was also a small business networking opportunity.
“Big Brother,” Murong Qiao called out to him softly.
Murong Chen glanced at Murong Qiao, who was standing at the side, and hurriedly said to the person in front of him, “Excuse me.”
“There are a lot of people here today. If you’re interested, you can get to know one or two people your age,” Murong Chen said to Murong Qiao. “Also, an elder of our family is here this time. You can get to know her later.”
Murong Chen was naturally talking about Gong Banyan.
With Murong Qiao’s return, the family gathering this year was larger than before. Some elders also brought their young family members over, all wanting to get to know Murong Qiao more.
At the mention of her peers, Murong Qiao subconsciously thought of the lady she had just seen.
“Elder?” Murong Qiao was puzzled.
Hearing Murong Chen’s respectful tone, Murong Qiao immediately pictured a virtuous and amiable old man in her mind.
“Yes.” Murong Chen nodded. He wanted to tell her more, but he saw another familiar face come over to greet him. “We’ll talk later.”
Seeing that her Big Brother was a little busy, Murong Qiao didn’t ask further and found a place to stand alone.
She held a plate of pastries in her hand and looked around the front hall. Unfortunately, An Nuo was not by her side this time, which made Murong Qiao a little uncomfortable.
Moreover, many gazes were faintly on her, making her feel a little uncomfortable.
“Murong Qiao?” It was the voice from just now.
Murong Qiao looked over and saw the rude girl.
Xu Yang didn’t seem to think that there was anything wrong with calling someone by their name. She just lifted her long dress and walked over to Murong Qiao.
“Nice to meet you. My name is Xu Yang.” She looked at Murong Qiao, but her tone was rude.
If it weren’t for the fact that the elders in the family wanted her to get to know Murong Qiao, she wouldn’t have bothered to greet her.
Although they could be counted as acquaintances, Xu Yang’s behavior made people unhappy.
Murong Qiao on the other hand, simply nodded, her movements light and silent.
Xu Yang however, was surprised by her cold attitude and was stunned for a moment before she felt offended.
Xu Yang’s face then turned cold. “I’m talking to you.”
She had always been doted on at home. No one had ever dared to treat her the way Murong Qiao just did.
“Oh.” Murong Qiao’s tone was calm. “So?”
She finally shifted her gaze from the cake to Xu Yang, who was in front of her. However, her nonchalant attitude made Xu Yang furious.
“Is this the upbringing of the Murong family?” Xu Yang stomped her feet. “I don’t see the bearings of a proper heiress from you.”
The Xu family was considered pretty strong, but it was not as good as the Murong family. Therefore, Xu Yang was reminded by her elders to befriend Murong Qiao.
Unfortunately, Xu Yang didn’t have any grand ambitions in her mind. After knowing that Murong Qiao was an heiress who was only acknowledged by her family halfway, she looked down on this Miss Murong from the bottom of her heart.
This contempt became even stronger after she reluctantly greeted Murong Qiao only to be ignored.
“My manners are only for those who respect me.” Murong Qiao didn’t show weakness either.
Her tone was cold and hard, and her gaze was as sharp as a knife. The two of them had only spoken a few words, but it was enough to make Murong Qiao lose all good impressions of her.
Xu Yang became even more angry upon hearing her words. “You don’t have a mother to teach you. It’s no wonder you have such manners. Coming into wealth didn’t change your character.”
She had read some information about Murong Qiao before. Now that she was offended by her, she blurted out without thinking.
As soon as these words were spoken, Murong Qiao’s expression turned cold, and her aura changed.
Pa!
Without saying anything else, she slapped Xu Yang.
The onlookers who were paying attention to the two of them were dumbfounded by this scene. They didn’t expect Young Miss Murong to hit someone just because of a disagreement.
It was also because Xu Yang’s voice was so soft that many people did not hear her clearly, but Gong Banyan, who was very close to her, heard her clearly.
“Very domineering.” Gong Banyan narrowed her eyes and sized up Murong Qiao.
She had been observing Murong Qiao and happened to take in this scene. Murong Qiao’s straightforwardness made Gong Banyan even more interested.
Apart from that face that was similar to Murong Yan’s, Murong Qiao’s personality was also to Banyan’s liking.
Murong Qiao didn’t notice Gong Banyan’s observation of her. At this moment, anger surged in her chest as she looked at Xu Yang with an especially unfriendly gaze.
Murong Qiao really felt that Xu Yang was very audacious to dare to say such a thing.
“You—” Xu Yang covered her face and was also very angry, but when she met Murong Qiao’s cold eyes, she suddenly couldn’t say anything.
The burning pain on her cheek made her gasp slightly, but Xu Yang refused to show weakness. At this moment, she didn’t feel that it was her fault that she was beaten. The only thing she didn’t expect was that Murong Qiao would attack just like that.
Xu Yang often made sarcastic remarks, and she was used to poking at people’s sore spots.
However, the pain that had yet to dissipate reminded her that Murong Qiao was different from those who didn’t dare to fight back.
“What’s wrong?” A middle-aged man walked over with a frown.
His concerned gaze fell on Xu Yang, and he immediately saw the red and swollen palm print on Xu Yang’s face.
It was Xu Heng, Xu Yang’s father and the current head of the Xu family.
As a father, he naturally couldn’t ignore his daughter being beaten up. Xu Heng glanced at Murong Qiao, who was standing on the other side, and immediately felt a headache.
“Young Miss Murong, my daughter is still young and doesn’t know how to speak.” Xu Heng first admitted the mistake. “But you shouldn’t have hit her.”
After all, he doted on his daughter. The meaning behind his words was obvious.
Although my daughter said bad things about you, you had hit her. Hence, you have to apologize.
Murong Qiao waved her hand. Before she could speak, someone spoke up for her.
“I think there’s nothing wrong with that.” It was Gong Banyan.
She walked over naturally and interrupted the conversation.
“If one doesn’t learn their lessons when they’re young, wouldn’t they dare to commit murder and arson when they grow up?” Gong Banyan chuckled lightly.
Although she was smiling, her tone was obviously protective of Murong Qiao.
Xu Heng originally frowned and wanted Murong Qiao to apologize, but after seeing Gong Banyan, the thoughts in his heart instantly disappeared and he quickly made a decision.
It was fine to provoke anyone but just don’t provoke this woman.
“You’re right.” Xu Heng smiled apologetically.
The speed at which he changed his expression made everyone sigh in admiration.
Murong Qiao looked at Gong Banyan curiously, not understanding why she suddenly came out to protect her.
She had some impression of Gong Banyan, but it was from the last time Jiang Chi investigated when she casually glanced and only knew that this person was a vocal queen.
“Besides, I heard everything clearly from the side. Patriarch Xu, do you need me to repeat what your daughter said?” Gong Banyan asked bluntly.
She liked to be straightforward and solve the problem from the root. She had a straightforwardness that was incompatible with the aristocratic families.
As a father, Xu Heng naturally knew what kind of person his daughter was. When he heard that Gong Banyan did not intend to save face for him, Xu Heng’s face immediately turned pale..