Chapter 2187: Word Spirit Truth (8)

Chapter 2187: Chapter 2187: Word Spirit Truth (8)

Fei Jiang simply took Chuzheng for a meal, and during that time, there was no unusual behavior. It seemed like he just invited her for dinner.

After the meal, Chuzheng was sent back to the Fei Family, and Fei Jiang returned to the company.

After meeting with Fei Jiang this time, Chuzheng did not see him for a while, as she heard that Fei Jiang went abroad to handle other matters.

With Fei Jiang away, Fei Youping and the others became more active.

Chuzheng was at home over the weekend when Mo Xiangqiu knocked on her door.

"What’s the matter?" Chuzheng was annoyed by the knocking, opened the door, and saw Mo Xiangqiu outside.

"There’s a dinner party later, you should also go," Mo Xiangqiu said, "Aunt Youping has prepared a dress for you."

Mo Xiangqiu was holding a box in her hand.

"I’m not going." Chuzheng refused outright without a second thought.

Mo Xiangqiu’s expression darkened: "You don’t even know how to appreciate such a great opportunity. Do you think just anyone can attend that party?"

"Oh." So that’s why I’m not going.

Chuzheng made a move to close the door, but Mo Xiangqiu quickly blocked it with his hand: "Don’t you have any manners, closing the door while I’m talking to you?"

Chuzheng: "..."

Chuzheng just wanted to stay in and lounge, so looking at Mo Xiangqiu made her feel like she was looking at a class enemy. Just as she was about to lose her temper, King’s Account suddenly popped up and howled.

Chuzheng gritted her teeth: "I will go."

"What’s with your attitude..." Mo Xiangqiu hadn’t finished speaking when Chuzheng suddenly relented, leaving him momentarily stunned.

Chuzheng closed the door again.

"The dress!" Mo Xiangqiu knocked on the door.

"I don’t need it, I have my own." Chuzheng coldly refused.

Mo Xiangqiu frowned.

She has a dress? She rarely attended events before, and her past social circle was entirely different from the current one. How could they compare?

"Chuzheng, take the dress inside and change into it later. Don’t make any mistakes."

Chuzheng heard a loud ’bang’ from inside, followed by a girl’s cold voice coming through the door: "Say one more word, and I won’t go."

"..."

Mo Xiangqiu was probably afraid Chuzheng wouldn’t go, so he stopped persuading her and left with the dress.

-

Chuzheng wore her own dress, a plain, simple, and elegant dress that didn’t stand out in any particular way.

Chuzheng had been living well recently, looking full of spirit and rosy-cheeked. Even a simple dress couldn’t hide the girl’s delicate features.

The girl’s demeanor was cold, yet just by standing there, she seemed to draw attention and become the focal point.

Fei Youping frowned and glanced at her twice. At home, she always dressed casually without careful grooming. Who knew tidying up would make her look so stunning?

"Xiao Chu is getting prettier." A smile appeared on Fei Youping’s face, seeming to genuinely compliment her.

Faced with Fei Youping’s sudden praise, Chuzheng said nothing.

Fei Youping smiled ambiguously: "There will be many young talents at the dinner tonight. Xiao Chu should make more friends with them."

"..."

What does that mean?

Do I need to make friends with others?

After Fei Youping finished, she looked elsewhere, as if she was merely giving a gentle suggestion.

On the other hand, Mo Xiangqiu cautioned her: "Chuzheng, behave yourself and don’t make a scene."

Chuzheng: "...Take care of yourself."

Chuzheng didn’t know what game Fei Youping was playing, so she gave no response, only watching her antics coldly.

The dinner venue was in a high-end hotel, and Chuzheng realized that Fei Jinxue was also attending only upon arrival.

Fei Jinxue had clearly dressed meticulously, from her hair to her nails, everything was impeccable.

After being genuinely frightened by Fei Jiang some time ago, it was clear Fei Jinxue had recovered now that Fei Jiang was gone.

"Why is she here too?" Fei Jinxue’s face fell upon seeing Chuzheng, her displeasure written all over her face.

"Xiao Chu is family now, so we’re taking her out to see the world," Fei Youping, holding her daughter’s hand, spoke with a gentle demeanor.

"Who is family with her?"

Fei Jinxue immediately voiced her dissatisfaction.

Does this woman deserve to be considered family? She’s just an adopted stray nobody wants!

Leeching off our family and now claiming to be family, how shameless.

"Jinxue." Fei Youping scolded her daughter with a glance: "Mind your words, where is your manners? Since Xiao Chu is living with us, she is part of our family."

Fei Jinxue’s eyes widened, wanting to retort, but Fei Youping pressed her hand, subtly shaking her head.

Causing a scene in such a public place would only look bad on them.

Chuzheng looked at the mother and daughter pair, wondering just what scheme Fei Youping was plotting.

But after thinking for a long time, Chuzheng couldn’t figure out what Fei Youping was scheming against her.

It couldn’t be that she wants to embarrass me at the party, could it?

If it were Fei Jinxue, she might think that’s possible, but Fei Youping wouldn’t do such a thing.

Something’s definitely off!

"Alright, alright, let’s go inside; standing here doesn’t look good," Mo Xiangqiu smoothed things over.

Fei Jinxue cast a glare at Chuzheng, taking Fei Youping’s arm to speed up her pace.

"Have a look around yourself, don’t wander off." Mo Xiangqiu advised Chuzheng and quickly followed, leaving Chuzheng alone.

At this moment, it was time to enter, and not many people had arrived yet. As Fei Jinxue walked in, she immediately became the center of attention among the younger generation, greatly admired.

People here had their circles, discussing topics of interest, with occasional laughs adding to the lively atmosphere.

Chuzheng nonchalantly walked to the corner.

"Are you alone?"

Chuzheng turned her head and found a person in the shadows—boy...girl?

Chuzheng’s eyes fell on the person’s chest; judging by the shape, it should be a girl.

However, she was wearing a men’s suit with a neat short haircut, so it wasn’t surprising to mistake her at first glance.

"Are you talking to me?"

"Yes." The girl looked rather gallant as she raised her glass with a smile: "Would you like to have a drink with me?"

"No." Chuzheng declined.

I don’t even know you, why would I drink with you?

Chuzheng planned to move to another spot, leaving the corner to the girl.

But the girl suddenly followed and accurately called out her name: "You’re Mo Chuzheng, right?"

Chuzheng paused slightly: "You know me?"

"Heh." The girl casually put her glass down on a nearby table: "I saw you come in with Fei Youping earlier; Fei Jinxue mentioned you all over, it’s hard not to know."

Chuzheng: "..."

Considering Chuzheng’s age and the fact that she moved into the Fei Family and transferred to Fei Jinxue’s school, it’s hard to go unnoticed.

"Oh."

The girl found Chuzheng’s reaction strange and asked: "Aren’t you curious what she said about you?"

"It’s none of my business."

The girl’s sharp eyebrows rose: "She talked about you, how is it none of your business?"

"I’m not losing a limb." What does it have to do with me?

"But it would create a bad reputation outside, surely not good for you. Aren’t you concerned?"