80: Chapter 80 The Jiang Family Banquet is Held

At this moment, he felt a little lost.

Did he have no feelings for Gao Ying?

No, his heart wouldn't lie to him.

He did like Gao Ying.

But now that there were already four men by her side, could he fit in?

Would she still accept him?

“Brother, what are you dazing off for?” Xi Yutang asked, seeing him lost in thought.

“It's nothing, let's go.” Seeing that they had already gone upstairs, Xi Yan prepared to follow.

“Brother, do you also want to be one of Sister Ying's men?” Xi Yutang pressed him down and whispered close to him.

“Don't worry about such things, kid.” Xi Yan glanced at her and caught up with Gao Ying and the others.

“Fine, I won't then. I originally thought about sending you to Sister Ying's bed, but now I won't.” Xi Yutang paused as she watched her brother's back.

“Tsk, a man who says one thing but means another.” Xi Yutang walked past him, not forgetting to complain.

While getting their hair and makeup done, Xi Yan watched the interaction between them, and his heart felt incredibly sour.

Xi Yutang saw his jealous look and snapped a photo, sending it to the family group chat that he wasn't in.

[What's wrong with him? His face looks so grim, like someone owes him eighty billion?] This was their mother asking.

[Aren't they at the Jiang Family banquet? Did someone suicidal try to hit on him?] Their father wondered.

[That's why I say you're still too young; this kid is clearly jealous.] The Old Matriarch hit the nail on the head.

[Huh? Who's jealous? I'm not. Old lady, which old man are you chatting with behind my back?] The Emperor Emeritus was on a completely different wavelength.

[What are you talking about, you old geezer? We're discussing A-Yan.]

[Oh, doesn't he dislike women? Did he find a man who doesn't like him back, so now he's sulking?]

The Emperor Emeritus was muted by the Old Matriarch.

[This old man is never on the same page. Yutang, tell us quickly, who made A-Yan jealous? I'm curious,] the Old Matriarch asked.

Xi Yutang then sent a photo of Gao Ying to the group.

Because they were friends, the system didn't blur Gao Ying's photo.

[What a beautiful young girl. A-Yan has good taste.] The Old Matriarch immediately approved of Gao Ying as her future granddaughter-in-law.

[This must be Miss Gao. No wonder that brat was grinning like a fool when he said he was going to Shanghai last night; I couldn't even look at him.] A complaint from the father.

[Are you guys missing the point? This Miss Gao probably already has a boyfriend, otherwise A-Yan wouldn't look like that.] Their mother caught the key point.

[So what if she has a boyfriend? He should just steal her away with his own skills.] The Old Matriarch thought it was a minor issue.

[Grandma, that might be a bit difficult. After all, Sister Ying has several boyfriends.]

[They all know about each other and were even hanging out and laughing together today.]

After she sent this, there was no movement in the group for a long time.

Presumably, it was their first time encountering such a situation.

[I don't think your brother can do it; how can one person compete with so many?] After a while, the Old Matriarch sent a message.

[If he can't, he has to try. The Xi Family isn't that cowardly,] their mother said in a tone of disappointment.

[It'll probably be hard; after all, he always has a cold face,] the father expressed his concern.

[You know Fu Sheng, right? His face used to be just like my brother's, but now he's grinning like a fool. I almost didn't recognize him.]

“Are you really just selling out Xi Yan like this? And you want your parents to accept that Little Ying has so many men?” Lou Zhiwei, who was nearby watching the family chat, twitched her lips and finally couldn't help but ask.

“It's not really selling him out. The family will definitely provide a huge dowry when the time comes,” Xi Yutang said with a wink.

Lou Zhiwei nodded: “Then I should prepare a dowry for Lou Jingyao too. That guy should have been sent away long ago.”

“Brother Jingyao's situation is different from my brother's. Look at my brother's expression; he almost wants to melt into Sister Ying's group.”

“Doesn't Brother Jingyao not have that heart-fluttering feeling for Sister Ying?”

“Heh, he's just a total tsundere with a stubborn mouth. Since coming back this time, he's always spacing out and holding his phone for no reason.”

“I've caught him many times just looking at Little Ying's photos.” Lou Zhiwei mentioned her tsundere brother with a face full of disdain.

“Even though Brother Jingyao has a bit of a sharp tongue, he's very serious about feelings. Sister Ying is just that charming.” Watching Gao Ying getting her hair done, Xi Yutang had a look of infatuation.

At six o'clock, they set off from the hotel.

The banquet was held at the Jiang Family Old Residence.

By the time they arrived, many celebrities and socialites had already gathered.

“Miss Gao, welcome. Young Master Fu, thank you for coming.” President Jiang's son came forward to greet them.

His father had told him that this Miss Gao's identity was not simple and that she must not be neglected.

“Young Master Jiang.” Gao Ying nodded in acknowledgment.

Young Master Jiang then greeted Yin Feng and the others.

Upon entering the banquet, Gao Ying immediately found a relatively quiet spot.

Xia Yang and the others brought some small cakes and water over, then went to socialize.

“There should be business dealings between the Capital and Shanghai, right? Aren't you going to network?” Gao Ying asked, seeing that Xi Yan had no intention of socializing.

“No need. Some things were finalized long ago; we just need to follow the process,” Xi Yan said, putting down his wine glass.

Fu Sheng sat beside her, one arm around her waist, with no intention of socializing with those people either.

“Sister Ying, Zhiwei and I are going to the restroom.” Xi Yutang felt a chilly atmosphere sitting there and made an excuse to take Zhiwei away.

Her brother looked like he was about to spit fire at Young Master Fu's hand; it was terrifying.

“Who do you think that woman Young Master Fu is holding is?”

The two didn't go to the restroom but went out to the courtyard for some fresh air.

Having attended many banquets since childhood, this was quite boring for them.

So every time they attended a banquet, she and Lou Zhiwei would find a quiet place for a while.

Who would have thought that as soon as they came out, they would hear people discussing Gao Ying?

The two stood still, preparing to listen to what they were saying.

“Who else could it be? Surely some new plaything he found somewhere; he'll get tired of her before long.”

“Not necessarily. Have any of you seen Young Master Fu bring a woman to any banquet? This woman isn't simple; she'll likely become the mistress of the Fu Family.”

“Do you even believe what you're saying? Who in Shanghai doesn't know that Young Master Fu is ruthless and doesn't even spare his own family? Right, Fu Jingjing?”

“I don't know about that. I suggest you all restrain yourselves; walls have ears. If these words reach Young Master Fu's ears, you'd better be prepared for the consequences.” Fu Jingjing left after saying that.

“Tsk, she probably hates Young Master Fu to death in her heart. Who knows who she's putting on this generous act for?” The others looked at her departing back with mockery.

“Hey, do you think since Young Master Fu has found a woman, does that mean he's open to a political marriage?” one woman asked.

“Do you have a death wish? How dare you target Young Master Fu.”