Chapter 27: Chapter 28: Xia Yangyang, I didn’t expect you to be so calculating
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Gu Zhaohan’s face was cold and indifferent, seemingly oblivious to anyone else, he only said to Xia Yangyang, “Come here with me.”
Xia Yangyang responded and quickly followed Gu Zhaohan onto the terrace, under the watchful eyes of those present.
The area was tranquil, separated from the bustling party by a glass door, like a world apart.
Gu Zhaohan asked, “Where were you? I’ve been looking for you everywhere.”
Xia Yangyang’s face involuntarily heated up, thankfully concealed by the curtain of night.
She lied: “After you left, I heard footsteps in the corridor and thought someone was going to walk in. So, I left and wandered around the back garden… and got lost.”
She laughed sheepishly, “The Gu Family’s back garden is really huge.”
Gu Zhaohan’s brows slightly furrowed as he looked at Xia Yangyang’s cherry blossom dress.
Xia Yangyang was evidently lying because her mother had just planted wild cherry blossoms in the backyard. To prevent damage due to the crowd, the backyard’s entrance was blocked off for the day.
Although Gu Zhaohan didn’t know why Xia Yangyang was lying, he didn’t expose her, and only asked, “Is your hand okay?”
Xia Yangyang glanced at her hand, noticing the small scratch from when she had climbed over the wall earlier. She laughed it off nonchalantly, “It’s just a minor injury, no big deal.”
Gu Zhaohan nodded then asked, “With your father and sister present, you could have easily come in through the main entrance. Why sneak over the wall?”
Xia Yangyang was embarrassed, “I had some… business to attend to.”
It was not that Xia Yangyang did not want to tell him, but that she did not know how to explain.
Gu Zhaohan replied, “If you are not comfortable talking about it, it’s okay.”
Just then, someone called for Gu Zhaohan. Seemingly, one of his friends.
Xia Yangyang said, “Go and do your stuff, don’t mind me, I’ll leave in a bit.”
Gu Zhaohan nodded, “If you need anything, just let me know.”
Xia Yangyang nodded, and Gu Zhaohan turned to leave.
Xia Yangyang heaved a sigh of relief.
She was not actually very familiar with this icy man. Besides their unpleasant first meeting, they had no other intersection before.
Unexpectedly, he saved her today.
The terrace was a bit chilly, and the night breeze was making her shiver as her clothes were pretty thin.
But Xia Yangyang had no intention of going back inside.
From afar, she spotted Gu Qichen. Despite the distance, his figure stood out in the crowd as if he emanated light, which was probably what people meant by “outstanding.”
He was holding a glass of champagne, surrounded by numerous young ladies from aristocratic families.
Xia Yangyang’s mood inexplicably sunk.
“Xia Yangyang, didn’t expect you to be so manipulative!”
Xia Yangyang was about to leave, but Xia Weiwei approached her with a face full of resentment.
Xia Yangyang retorted, “Xia Weiwei, I am still your sister after all, you should not use that tone with me.”
“Xia Yangyang, don’t put on an elder sister act. You’re just a burden to our Xia Family. I’m warning you, Mrs. Gu’s seat is rightfully mine sooner or later. Don’t even think about snatching it from me.”
Xia Yangyang countered, “Even if I don’t compete with you, that position isn’t necessarily yours. Look at how many people are here tonight. Has Gu Qichen even glanced at you once?”
Xia Weiwei was livid. She dressed up for the event, but Gu Qichen hadn’t spared her a single glance. She couldn’t squeeze into the circle of aristocrats surrounding Gu Qichen, so she vented her anger on Xia Yangyang instead..