Chapter 754: 198: Self-inflicted_1 Chapter 754: 198: Self-inflicted_1 Zheng Xianjing watched Ni Yang, who was surrounded by the crowd, a strong tint of jealousy flashing in her eyes.
She just couldn’t keep it down.
Ni Yang was too exceptional, she was merely wearing a plain white cheongsam with a light purple coat draped over it, but she still managed to dazzle everyone.
Zheng Xianjing had even heard such comments.
“The Zheng Family’s own granddaughter is really different. Even though she grew up in the countryside, her temperament is still so good!”
“Can anyone compare to the real family!”
“This legitimate Zheng Family’s missy is really beautiful! It seems that the weather in Sijiu City is going to change again!”
Everyone was focused on Ni Cuihua and her daughter Ni Yang, who more noticed the Zheng Family’s adopted daughters, Zheng Lingling and Zheng Xianjing?
The more Zheng Xianjing listened, the uneasy she felt. It was unbearable.
On the first day Ni Yang returned, she stole all her limelight. If this continued, how could she ever have a future in the Zheng Family?
After all, she was the only granddaughter of the Zheng Family!
“Xianjing, don’t worry.” Zheng Lingling took Zheng Xiangjing’s hand, “Mother won’t let them steal what belongs to us, no matter if it’s Ni Yang or Ni Cuihua, they are not qualified to compete with you, they are merely stepping stones for you.”
“Yes.” Zheng Xianjing nodded, feeling a bit better.
“Lingling.” Doctor Jiang appeared behind Zheng Lingling unknowingly.
“Aunt Jiang.” Zheng Lingling quickly composed herself.
Doctor Jiang looked at the vibrant Mrs. Zheng in the distance and asked, “The medicine I gave you last time, have you been giving it to your mother these days?”
“I have.” Zheng Lingling nodded, “I gave it to her personally.”
Doctor Jiang smiled and said, “Well, then the medicine is really effective, your mother seems much better.”
Zheng Lingling turned her gaze to Mrs. Zheng.
Among the crowd, Mrs. Zheng was laughing and chatting with everyone, without even panting.
Everyone knew that previously Mrs. Zheng had a persistent cough, which would flare up just from speaking a single sentence.
These days, Mrs. Zheng’s condition has shown unbelievable improvement.
Zheng Lingling’s eyes narrowed, yet she still smiled and said, “Thanks to Aunt Jiang’s remarkable medical skills. Otherwise, my mother wouldn’t have recovered so quickly.”
Doctor Jiang modestly laughed.
Halfway into the banquet, it was time for the dance session.
The waltz music flowed gently around the hall.
Old Mrs. Zheng smiled and said, “You youngsters go dance, I’m too old to join the fun.”
Zheng Lingling chuckled as she approached Mrs. Zheng, “Mother, you are wrong. Being the star of tonight, Tingting should be the one to dance the opening dance.”
Ni Cuihua had grown up in the countryside and only married Shangguan Dehui three months ago.
Asking Ni Cuihua to perform the opening dance was Zheng Lingling’s devious plan to make her look foolish.
As an uncultured country woman with no place in high society, Ni Cuihua would surely make a spectacle of herself on the dance floor!
“Since sister is so kind, we won’t refuse.” Shangguan Dehui led Ni Cuihua to the centre of the dance floor.
As the music played, they began to dance.
Not only could Ni Cuihua dance, but also she danced very elegantly.
One after another, applause echoed around them.
Watching Ni Cuihua in disbelief, Zheng Lingling’s face twisted almost beyond recognition.
She could actually dance!
A country woman could actually dance!
“Yangyang, shall we dance too?” Mo Qishen extended his hand towards Ni Yang.
“Sure.” Ni Yang took off her coat and placed her hand in Mo Qishen’s.
With beautiful, elegant dancing steps, the graceful waist of hers seemed to be made of willow, boneless and delicate. Such a dance performance, even professional dancers couldn’t compare.
This beautiful dance, contrasted with the cheongsam, was unique throughout the city.
“That woman in the cheongsam is Old Mrs. Zheng’s biological granddaughter, right?”
“Oh my gosh, she is amazing! She’s way prettier than Zheng Xianjing.”
Listening to these words, Zheng Xianjing squeezed her fists and trembled in rage.
Why could she take away all her glory?
“Mother, didn’t you say we could watch them make a fool of themselves?” Zheng Xianjing approached Zheng Lingling, grinding her teeth as she spoke.
Zheng Lingling was also extremely upset, her face alternating between green and white. How was she to know that Ni Cuihua could actually dance!
Could it be taught by Shangguan Dehui?
Did she just lose what she tried to steal?