Chapter 415: 192 Knowing Autumn (Second Revision)_2

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How had she never known that Jiangzhou had such a handsome man? The composure and restraint displayed in his every movement was incredibly alluring. This was a man whose very hair seemed to radiate charm.

Lin Qing lowered her voice and said, “Don’t speak. He is the head of the Ran family, Ran Tengxiao. Everyone calls him Master Xiao.”

The Ran family? Wasn’t that Zhao Qin’s maternal family?

Zhu Xiangxiang shuddered and finally realized which Ran family it was.

This young and handsome man was likely Zhao Qin’s cousin. She had heard the name Master Xiao before.

Zhu Xiangxiang felt a pang of envy and couldn’t help stealing another glance at him.

At that moment, the man was looking at her, as well, with a gentle smile that made Zhu Xiangxiang’s heart race and left her frozen in place.

“Mr. Zhu, your daughter is well-cared-for.” Ran Tengxiao smirked and walked away.

His remark left Zhu Wentao feeling confused. What did Ran Tengxiao mean?

Zhu Xiangxiang was thrilled, was he praising her?

Zhao Qing rolled her eyes when she got out of the car. How could someone be that narcissistic?

As Zhao Qin passed by Zhu Xiangxiang, she laughed and patted Zhu Xiangxiang’s shoulder. “It seems my older cousin has a good impression of you. Keep up the good work.”

It was only fun when things got heated and chaotic.

Zhao Qin, who had given Zhu Xiangxiang a misleading impression, concealed her role in the situation with a cunning smile and chased after Ran Tengxiao.

“Feeling itchy again?” Ran Tengxiao asked coolly.

“Oh, cousin, I’ve already told you that I lost a bet to Ming Jing. This was his idea, not mine. It wasn’t my intention to make you eat spicy food, and I didn’t know you had an allergy. If I had known, I wouldn’t have joked like that, which caused your stomach to flare up. If you think about it, it’s Ming Jing’s fault.”

Ran Tengxiao narrowed his eyes, “So, I was just unlucky?”

Zhao Qin coughed, “I didn’t say that.”

Ran Tengxiao rubbed his jade thumb ring, smirking. “This is getting more and more interesting.”

She was like a riddle, one never knew when she would surprise him.

Smart people didn’t do things without a reason. What message was she trying to send him through Zhao Qin?

Was it an old friend or the daughter of an old friend…

Interesting.

“Sis, snap out of it. Wipe the drool off your face,” said Zhu Shaodan, shaking his sister’s shoulder.

Zhu Xiangxiang came back to her senses, looking around to find the two of them had already disappeared.

“Master Xiao…” Zhu Xiangxiang muttered, her face flushed with shyness and her eyebrows painted with spring.

Zhu Shaodan chuckled and put his arm around Zhu Xiangxiang’s shoulder. “Good taste. Master Xiao is my idol, and you won’t find another man like him in all of Jiangzhou. He’s so cool. If only he could be my brother-in-law, that would be great.” He then slyly glanced at Zhu Xiangxiang, his face full of satisfaction.

Zhu Xiangxiang glared at him, “Don’t talk nonsense.”

“Well, it’s not impossible. He seems to have a pretty good impression of you.”

Lin Qing said solemnly, “What are you two talking about? Do you really think the Ran family is within your reach? Their kind of man is too much for you. It’s best you just admire him from a distance.”

Lin Qing gave Zhu Xiangxiang a warning look.

Respect and fear towards Ran Tengxiao were mixed, and he was definitely not a good match for women.

Zhu Xiangxiang obediently said, “Oh,” and Zhu Shaodan laughed, secretly winking at Zhu Xiangxiang.

Zhu Wentao and Lin Qing had different thoughts. The Ran family represented the extreme of power and wealth, and the thought of Master Xiao being a part of their family excited them.Zhu Wentao glanced at Zhu Xiangxiang and suddenly found this non-biologically related daughter much more pleasing to his eyes.

Next, Zhu Xiangxiang would witness the ultimate banquet. Madam Jiang, Mayor Shen and his wife, Mr. Gu and his wife, and the families of the Jes, Gaos, Lis, Lius, and the Jiangzhou families, big and small, that were well known all attended.

Zhu Xiangxiang had lived in Jiangzhou for sixteen years and attended countless banquets big and small, but none as luxurious as this. Really, it was Shen Zhou – so generous when he took action.

Tonight, Elder Theodore Shelby would be bathed in glory.

It’s a pity that the Shen family didn’t have a hostess.

She thought of Ming Jing – if Ming Jing were the future hostess of the Shen family, the mere thought was unbearable to her.

She wondered how much evidence her father had found and how much longer she would have to wait for that day to come.

Liu Yuerong searched around and couldn’t find anyone: “Was she scared by me? It’s good that she knows her place.”

Liu Yaxin frowned: “Rongrong, what are you doing?”

“Aunt, I’ve told you before about Zhu Mingjing, that shameless woman who seduced Mr. Shen. I met her a few days ago at the horse track, and you wouldn’t believe how arrogant she was. It pissed me off.”

Liu Yaxin pursed her lips: “Are she and Mr. Shen…really that kind of relationship?”

“The whole Jiangzhou is buzzing about it. There’s even a rumor that Mr. Shen is going to hold a huge celebration this year to make their relationship public. What right does she have?! Has Mr. Shen gone blind to fall for her…?”

Liu Yaxin’s face turned pale, and she stepped back suddenly, “Rongrong, don’t you dare speak ill of Mr. Shen.”

“Even now you’re still defending him. If you ask me, that Shen Zhou is just a man who covets beauty…!”

Liu Yaxin raised her voice and scolded, “Rongrong, don’t talk nonsense!”

Her voice attracted the attention of many people around, with all of them thinking of the story of her infatuated pursuit of Shen Zhou that was unsuccessful, leading her to marry a poor and ignorant security guard. Their eyes were full of mockery.

Liu Yaxin really regretted coming. Right now, she was just a human-shaped target.

Suddenly, a red figure in the crowd caught her eye. Liu Yuerong followed her gaze and asked, “Who is she? I’ve never seen her before. Is she one of Jiangzhou’s socialites?”

Liu Yaxin shook her head: “She’s from Jingdu.”

She had seen her before beside Shen Zhou. That time too, was at a banquet. She had only spoken a few words with Shen Zhou and was doused with wine by this woman, who viciously warned her to stay away from Shen Zhou.

Shen Zhou was a man of integrity, but there were never a lack of women throwing themselves at him.

“So what if she’s from Jingdu, we’re in Jiangzhou, and far from the emperor.” Liu Yuerong sneered.

Liu Yaxin squinted her eyes and whispered a few words to Liu Yuerong.

Liu Yuerong’s eyes brightened, “Don’t worry, leave it to me.”

“Oh, I’m so sorry.” Liu Yuerong apologized to the woman with fiery red lips in front of her, mocking her in her heart. Even makeup couldn’t hide her wrinkles, yet she’s trying to steal a man from my aunt.

Mao Nana raised her eyebrows and stared at her, “Watch where you’re going.”

Liu Yuerong had never met anyone more brazen than this woman except for Zhao Qing. Holding back her anger, she forced a stiff smile and said, “Sister, you look so familiar. Have I seen you with Mr. Shen before?”

Mao Nana looked her up and down, “Who’s family are you from?”

“Sister, you’re from Jingdu, so you might not know that there’s someone else beside Mr. Shen. I feel so sorry for you. That woman is nothing compared to you – yet she just seduced Mr. Shen with her foxy charm…!”

The woman’s eyebrows raised in anger, “What did you say?”

Liu Yuerong shuddered inwardly, this woman was terrifying when enraged. No wonder Shen Zhou didn’t like her with such a temper.

Liu Yuerong pointed to Zhu Xiangxiang in the crowd, “That’s Zhu Mingjing’s sister.”

Mao Nana glanced coldly in that direction, thinking she was some fairy. With such looks, she must know the weight of Zhu Mingjing.

With a disdainful snort, Mao Nana strode over.

Liu Yuerong covered her mouth and laughed, “Dog eat dog, a mouthful of hair, that’s fun.”