Chapter 800: 205: Face-slapping at the Birthday Banquet!_4 Chapter 800: 205: Face-slapping at the Birthday Banquet!_4 Everyone usually fawned over and sought favor with Mr. Du, but this girl dared to insult him brazenly.
In all her years, Du Jiaojiao had never seen Mr. Du lose face like that before.
Seeing Du Jiaojiao laughing until her face was contorted, Mr. Du quietly picked up his teacup and took a sip.
Thankfully, he didn’t tell Du Jiaojiao that Ni Yang wanted him to call her “Brother Yang”.
If Du Jiaojiao heard about that, she would likely laugh herself to death.
It seems that not telling her was indeed very wise.
After a full five minutes of laughter, Du Jiaojiao finally suppressed her giggles. She nudged Mr. Du and said, “Honestly, do you have any unique feelings about this? I really want to know your current state of mind.”
Looking at Du Jiaojiao calmly, Mr. Du simply replied, “You’re too boring.”
“Don’t pretend. Aren’t you feeling particularly angry now? Do you want to get back at that little girl?” Du Jiaojiao asked.
“Not at all,” replied Mr. Du with a flat tone.
Continuing, Du Jiaojiao asked: “What was she like? Was she pretty?” Du Jiaojiao was a total beauty fanatic.
Mr. Du slightly nodded his agreement.
“Is she prettier than I am?” Du Jiaojiao pressed on.
Mr. Du paused and looked at Du Jiaojiao before replying, “There’s no basis for comparison.”
Du Jiaojiao frowned slightly. “What do you mean there’s no basis for comparison? Are you saying that I’m prettier than her? If so, by how much?”
“Second Sister, do you think you’re prettier, or is it Chang’e, the legendary Chinese goddess of the moon?” Mr. Du countered.
Dumbfounded, Du Jiaojiao replied: “How can these two things even be compared? There’s absolutely no basis for comparison.”
“Hmm, I think you’re absolutely right,” Mr. Du agreed, nodding approvingly.
After a while, Du Jiaojiao finally understood the implication of Mr. Du’s words.
He was playing mind games!
This sly younger brother! Always playing mind games, implying she’s not as attractive!
Ever since Zheng Lingling obtained some medication from the doctor a few days ago, Zheng Suyu’s condition has improved. Today, she sat at the dining table without any fuss.
Halfway through dinner, Zheng Lingling said, “Mom, the day after tomorrow is Xianjing and Yangyang’s birthday. Coincidentally, they share the same birthday and this will be Yangyang’s first year with us, I want to make it special.”
Upon hearing this, the Zheng matriarch put down her chopsticks, “Yes, how thoughtful of you Lingling. This is Yangyang’s first time celebrating her birthday with us, we should definitely make it grand. It’s indeed as if Xianjing and Yangyang are fated sisters, even sharing a birth date.”
With a fake smile, Zheng Lingling responded, “Isn’t that the truth?”
This old hag, only cares about her own granddaughter! When it was Xianjing’s birthday in the past, why didn’t she want to celebrate it grandly?
I remember the year when Xianjing turned 18. I wanted to throw a dignified birthday party for her, but what did this old hag say? She suggested that instead of wasting resources on a lavish party, we should to the orphanage.
Was her daughter less important than those orphans?
What Zheng Lingling didn’t understand was that, back then, the Zheng matriarch hadn’t yet found her long lost biological daughter. If they had celebrated Xianjing’s birthday in grand style, she would have felt as though she was being unfair to the daughter she had lost for so many years.
Over the years, the Zheng matriarch had made sure to give Xianjing everything she deserved, not a bit less.
But Zheng Lingling never saw this. She lacked empathy and understanding.
Continuing, the Zheng matriarch said, “Since we’re celebrating both of their birthdays, don’t be frugal about the expenses. Don’t hesitate to spend where necessary. We can’t let outsiders mock our Zheng family for being stingy.”
Zheng Lingling nodded obediently, “Alright, Mom, I understand.”
After dinner, back in her room, Zheng Lingling called Xianjing and asked her to come home.
As soon as Xianjing heard that her mother was planning a birthday banquet, she immediately set off from school.
“Wait and see, Xianjing. I will make sure you stand tall and proud at the birthday banquet. We will trample down that country bumpkin Ni Yang. She doesn’t even deserve to tie your shoelaces!”
Zheng Xianjing expressed some concern. “Mom, are you sure Mr. Du will come?”
It had been many days.
Wang Ziqi hadn’t shown up in all that time.
So Zheng Xianjing was worried.
Zheng Lingling laughed and reassured her, “Don’t worry. Mr. Du will definitely come back. I’ll make sure news of your birthday gets disseminated tomorrow.”
Zheng Xianjing nodded.
In order to make Zheng Xianjing’s birthday a success and raise her status, Zheng Lingling put in a great deal of effort, even ordering a top-tier evening gown from overseas specifically for the occasion.