The beautiful woman smiled elegantly, "Before, elder sister introduced those young talents to you, but you always used the excuse of being too young to turn them down. Now that you’ve come of age, and in three years you’ll graduate from university, you should take advantage of the present to find a life partner. Life is unpredictable, beauty fades with time, and you’re at the most brilliant age right now. Don’t miss out."
Wu Qiyi’s smile was serene, "Third sister, the life partner you’re talking about, I already have one."
As she spoke, Wu Qiyi paid no mind to the beautiful woman’s reaction and turned elegantly toward the current clan leader who was conversing with several elders of the Wu Family Clan, Wu Sihua.
"Little Yun, where have you been? A few uncles and gentlemen here have been talking about you."
Yan Ran smiling, Wu Qiyi greeted the Wu Family elders, some whom she seldom met or even only met once, and called them by their names.
"Truly a precious daughter of our Wu Family, having met only once, and that was ten years ago, Little Yun actually still remembers my name."
"Indeed, Little Yun is the jewel of our Wu Family. I really wonder which lucky rascal will have the fortune of taking Little Yun as a wife."
"Ahem, that Little Yun, I have a nephew, named..."
"Seventh uncle, is the nephew you’re talking about surnamed Zeng, named Quanli, the sole heir to the **** Group?"
"Oh? Little Yun knows Quanli? That’s wonderful."
"No, not wonderful at all," Wu Qiyi’s expression remained calm and pleasant, "Seventh uncle, Zeng Quanli, from driving sports cars at the age of fifteen to now, has run red lights three thousand seven hundred and fifty-nine times, drunk driving two hundred eighty times, and has committed hit-and-run while under the influence thrice, twice resulting in death, one serious injury; the deceased were a thirty-two-year-old woman and a thirteen-year-old female student. Moreover, every Wednesday night, he does drugs at a bar called Landi, among those who join him are a cousin of yours, another nephew, as well as fifth uncle’s youngest son, and third uncle’s son-in-law. I won’t elaborate on the other scum one by one, but if the uncles are interested, I’ll have my assistant compile a detailed profile and the criminal facts of these individuals and send them to your residences afterward."
Although Wu Qiyi’s voice was not loud, as the focus of everyone’s attention in the vicinity, the environment naturally quieted down when she spoke, so that every word she had just said reached everyone’s ears.
Although the people of the Wu Family knew of Wu Qiyi’s reputation, as she seldom attended family gatherings, they had limited understanding of her. However, after hearing her words today, they couldn’t help but regard Wu Qiyi with a different perspective.
With an unchanged expression, Wu Qiyi glanced around at everyone and said in a voice not high but crystal clear, "Here, Little Yun would also like to remind everyone that in today’s world, no one can cover the sky with one hand. While you talk freely, please also discipline your own descendants and stop causing trouble for others."
Having said this, Wu Qiyi nodded slightly at Wu Sihua, didn’t even give a greeting, and under the collective gaze of those present, turned and walked out of the Wu Family Ancestral Hall.
Wu Sihua stood with arms folded across his chest, a hint of a smile gradually appearing on his face.
Although his daughter was disrespectful to him, he felt not the slightest annoyance but rather relief, for it showed that she had truly grown up.
Today, her ability to speak such words in front of all the elders of the Wu Family Clan could only mean one thing, her strength had surpassed that of the entire Wu Family, and the clan could no longer have any influence over her.
"Big brother, isn’t Little Yun being too domineering? There has never been a younger generation so arrogant in front of their elders."
Wu Sihua’s younger brother, Wu Simiao, came over with a displeased face.
Wu Sihua smiled but didn’t speak.
"Elder, just now, I heard Little Yun say she’s found her true match," the Black Rose mentioned earlier came over with a smile, "Whoever has caught Little Yun’s eye must be an exceptional individual. I’d like my frivolous brother to meet him; it could do him good and cure his arrogant ways."
"As for that matter... even though I’m her father, I can’t tell everyone without Little Yun’s consent."
"Brother, has Little Yun actually found a boyfriend?" Wu Simiao was taken aback, then suddenly slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "I know who it is! It’s that... that..."
Wu Simiao suddenly couldn’t recall the name, and everyone eagerly awaiting the answer felt a suspense as if a fishbone was stuck in their throat, an absolutely uncomfortable feeling.
"Sixth Brother, come on, tell us, who is he?"
"Hey, what’s the rush! I was just about to remember, but you’ve made me forget," Wu Simiao paused and then slapped his thigh again, "Oh! Right, his name is Li Muyun!"
Except for Wu Sihua, no one else seemed familiar with these three characters.
After a moment, a voice emerged from the crowd, "Could it be... is this Li Muyun a young master from Luoyang’s Li Family?"
"Luoyang’s Li Family?"
At that mention, everyone couldn’t help but gasp.
"So it seems, only a member of Luoyang’s Li Family would be a match for our Little Yun."
"Hmph, if the other party really is from Luoyang’s Li Family, then speaking of family status alone, they would be out of our league. However, Little Yun has the backing of Luanfeng Pavilion, so in that case, it would be a perfect union."
"Nonsense! What Luoyang’s Li Family? That kid is nothing more than an ordinary person. I’ve already investigated his background, he is..."
Wu Sihua’s sharp rebuke immediately silenced Wu Simiao, who saw a fierce glint in his brother’s eyes, shrank a little, and spoke in an appeasing tone, "Brother, I was... I was just defending your honor. Little Yun is our pride in the Wu Family, no, throughout all China, it would be hard to find someone comparable to Little Yun. How can she be involved with just any poor lad?"
"Sixth Brother, remember, Wu Qiyi is my, Wu Sihua’s, daughter, and it’s not your place to speak nonsense about her affairs!"
"Enough!" Wu Sihua scanned the crowd with a cold gaze, "I believe everyone is aware that Little Yun has never attended any family gatherings since she was a child. Her coming here today was only after much pleading. She has made it very clear to me that the main reason she’s attending this ancestral ceremony is to rid some people of their dirty thoughts. This is also a warning: I hope everyone will control their children and to stop disturbing her life. Otherwise, if Little Yun gets angry, the consequences will be something even I can’t afford!"
With that, Wu Sihua turned away from the crowd’s buzzing discussions and left the ancestral hall.
Watching Wu Sihua’s retreating figure, the Black Rose seemed lost in thought...