novelden Chapter 1909: The Banquet
Chapter 1909: The Banquet
It wasn’t a coincidence encountering Su Yunling here today; she rushed over only after learning Su Yunling would be here.
Originally, she came by herself.
On the way, she happened to run into Su Yiyang. When he asked about her purpose for coming here, Shen Qing casually made up an excuse, saying it was to buy a birthday gift for Old Master Fu.
Upon hearing this, Su Yiyang followed her.
If she had known earlier that Su Yiyang and Su Yunling would have a conflict, she wouldn’t have brought Su Yiyang along.
She came today to drive a wedge between Su Yunling and Gu Zhiqi’s relationship.
Unexpectedly, not only did it not succeed, but instead...
Watching Shen Qing’s expression, Su Yiyang snorted, then his expression turned arrogant, "I really don’t understand, what exactly are you all afraid of Su Yunling for? He only dares to scare me. Do you really think he’d dare to kill me?"
"Believe it or not, even if I stretch my neck out for him to chop, he wouldn’t dare to kill me."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Shen Qing said, reaching out to pat Su Yiyang’s back, "What if...what if he really dares to? If something really happens to you, what are your sister and I supposed to do?"
As she spoke, Shen Qing began to wipe away her tears.
Seeing this, Su Yiyang felt annoyed, "Alright, alright, I’ll stay away from him in the future."
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The day for Old Master Fu’s birthday arrived as scheduled.
As one of the five top-tier aristocratic families in the Ancient Martial Arts World, on the day of the old master’s birthday, people came in an endless stream to attend. Almost everyone who was anyone in the Ancient Martial Arts World came.
Those who didn’t come either had something extremely important that prevented them from attending or had no family status or too low a status to be invited.
Early in the morning, Gu Zhiqi was brought to the Fu family.
After discussions among several Fu family members, they planned to formally introduce Gu Zhiqi to everyone at the old master’s birthday banquet.
Of course, since it was the old master’s birthday banquet, Jin Huazhu and Fu Mengchuan dared not make this decision. It was the old master’s suggestion.
He said it was to let everyone recognize her and prevent those who lack perception from bullying Gu Zhiqi.
The Fu family members all agreed with this.
Gu Zhiqi actually doesn’t like being in the spotlight, but considering it’s the elder’s wish, she couldn’t refuse, so she agreed.
Thus, after being brought to the Fu family, Jin Huazhu began doing her hair and makeup for her.
The dressing customs in the Ancient Martial Arts World are quite different from those outside.
For occasions like birthday banquets, weddings, funerals, etc., one is generally expected to wear traditional outfits.
So, Jin Huazhu gave Gu Zhiqi a traditional hairstyle and also handed her a prepared traditional outfit to change into.
After changing into the ancient attire, Gu Zhiqi came out of the cloakroom.
On seeing her for the first time, Jin Huazhu was stunned, a hint of daze appearing in her eyes.
She stared blankly at Gu Zhiqi for a long time, gradually tearing up.
When she first saw Gu Zhiqi, she didn’t feel that Gu Zhiqi’s appearance resembled Jin Huaqing’s much, only that their eyebrows and eyes were very similar.
But lately, the more she looks, the more she feels Qiqi and Qingqing resemble each other.
Not only the brows and eyes but even the appearance is becoming increasingly alike.
Jin Huazhu doesn’t know if this is just her illusion.
Seeing Jin Huazhu staring at her in a daze, Gu Zhiqi was silent for a few seconds, then walked over to Jin Huazhu, squatted down, and softly called, "Mom?"
Upon hearing this, Jin Huaqing returned to her senses.
She reached out to wipe the corners of her eyes and then bent her lips to stroke Gu Zhiqi’s head, "Our Qiqi is getting more and more beautiful."
Gu Zhiqi smiled without saying a word.
Because she also feels she’s become more attractive lately.
This isn’t self-indulgence; it’s true. With more and more destiny returning, her appearance is starting to change.