novelraw Chapter 1009: The Conspiracy Revealed!
Chapter 1009: The Conspiracy Revealed!
The attitudes of Jin Shixiang and Nangong Yan left Jin Kela and Geng Juhua feeling utterly baffled.
Tonight the main focus should obviously be on their young couple, so why wait for the other two juniors?
Just as they hesitated, Nangong Qingcheng and Jiang Feng finally arrived.
It wasn't because they intentionally delayed; the distance from the villa to here was a bit far, taking nearly half an hour by car.
"Hmph!"
When Wu Peixia saw her naturally beautiful daughter arrive with that useless live-in son-in-law, her face turned extremely sour. She scoffed coldly and turned away, refusing to engage.
Ever since her daughter was determined to be with Jiang Feng, Wu Peixia had given up hope. During this time, there had been a cold war between her and Nangong Qingcheng, with no communication, even the mother-daughter bond had become quite estranged.
Nangong Qingcheng and Jiang Feng got out of the car and walked together towards the group.
From a distance, Nangong Qingcheng saw her expressionless parents, feeling awkward, but mostly hurt.
"Grandfather, Dad, Mom, Second Uncle, Second Aunt, Third Uncle, Third Aunt, Little Aunt..."
As she approached, Nangong Qingcheng greeted her long-unseen family one by one.
Nangong Jinming and others only responded out of courtesy, as they couldn't show family discord in front of outsiders, giving perfunctory nods.
Only Nangong Honghu genuinely smiled kindly, nodding at Nangong Qingcheng and Jiang Feng.
Jin Kela and Geng Qiujie looked dazed, was this poised young lady really Nangong Yan's so-called cousin?
She was way too beautiful!
In comparison, their prospective daughter-in-law was like a country chicken, utterly incomparable!
What a pity, if such a girl married into the Jin Family, she'd surely bring fortune, bear several white and chubby sons, but now she's wasted on an insignificant live-in son-in-law; it's truly like a beautiful flower stuck in a cow pie!
Nangong Yan herself, seeing Nangong Qingcheng, who without any makeup could still outshine her highly adorned appearance, immediately felt jealousy flare up.
However, she was in no rush; instead, a faint cold smile appeared on her lips — anyway, after tonight, Jiang Feng'd be done for, the lovely Nangong Qingcheng destined to wither like a fallen flower, left as a widow, never comparable to her!
"Well then, everyone is here, let's go!"
Nangong Yan ordered, giving Nangong Qingcheng a provocative glance before arrogantly leading the way into the restaurant.
Jiang Feng frowned, sharply detecting a trace of conspiracy in Nangong Yan's gloating cold smile, corroborating his previous assessment.
But, he didn't say anything at the moment; instead, he openly took Nangong Qingcheng's slender hand, walking in together.
Though Nangong Qingcheng blushed slightly, she didn't refuse in front of her relatives, obediently letting Jiang Feng hold her hand, like a docile and lovely wife.
"Shameless!"
Wu Peixia watched, gritting her teeth in anger, thinking, "My fine daughter, wasted on him! I'll never make as proud a connection as the second family; this Jiang Feng is a total jinx!"
Nangong Jinrong also wore an icy expression, silently walking up.
...
Given the special occasion, the Jin Family generously rented out the entire restaurant,
The proprietor only appeared briefly to welcome both families into the VIP suite, then let the staff serve the dishes.
All the dishes were not only delicacies but also carried a strong rustic flavor.
The two families sat together, drinking rounds of wine, savoring tastes, discussing issues of marriage, as the main intent of the dinner was to finalize the wedding date for Jin Shixiang and Nangong Yan.
However, as the discussion deepened, Jin Shixiang and Nangong Yan, the subjects of the matter, still seemed absent-minded.
Jin Shixiang occasionally checked his watch, and sometimes stepped out to make a phone call, unable to sit still.
Finally, after taking yet another call, he re-entered, exchanging a knowing glance with Nangong Yan.
Meanwhile, Mr. Jin, Jin Kela, had gotten rather drunk and completely dropped his intellectual disguise, loosened his tie, and clung to Nangong Jinming's hand, not letting go, eyes gleaming: "In-law, I am so delighted today, haha! Our Shixiang kid has always made me worry-free since he was young. Now he makes me proud by marrying such a good daughter-in-law! Xiao Yan is so wonderful, just like her mother, beautiful, unlike my wife, like a tigress with a barrel waist, no figure at all. I, Jin Kela, truly am not as blessed as you!"
As he prattled on, his words veered to even involve Nagarong Yan's mother, leaving Zhao Chunhua looking displeased — wasn't this outright insulting her?
Geng Qiujie was even more furious — this shameless old man, spilling his dirty thoughts all over the dining table!
Were it not for the inappropriate setting, she would've dunked her husband's head into the toilet; for now, she managed a forced smile, planning to deal with Jin Kela at home later!
"In-law, what are you saying, once Xiao Yan enters your house, make sure you guide her well. She has been spoiled by me and her mom, has quite the temper…"
Nangong Jinming restrained his displeasure, chuckling forcibly.
"Dad! What are you saying? I don't like being managed by others, and where have I shown a bad temper?" Nangong Yan glared at her father, dissatisfied.
In private, she was now Dugu Jian's woman, even if just nominally, it was still league with Young Master Jian!
How could the mere Jin Family control her? Jin Shixiang would have to drink her foot wash every day!
"Exactly, exactly! Xiao Yan is such a lovely child, haha, I, Jin Kela, would never manage such a fine daughter-in-law, she marries into our family to enrich and bless us, and I would only ever be grateful to her, burp~~"
Jin Kela, now drunk, spoke without restraint, occasionally burping, creating an offensive odor.
Even worse, his name, Jin Kela, was mentioned incessantly with each sentence, taking away everyone's appetite.
"Alright, you've had too much! Stop spouting nonsense, come out with me for some fresh air, then resume talking with our in-laws!"
Geng Xiuju couldn't bear it anymore, viciously stepping on her husband's foot under the table, angrily suggesting.
"Yes! Mom's right! Everyone has eaten enough, I know there's a Lotus Pond behind this place suitable for a stroll, why don't we head out together and discuss important matters there?" Jin Shixiang quickly proposed.
Having just received a call, learning that Dugu Jian was almost there!
He wanted to clear the area early, and his mother's words created the perfect opportunity.
"Good idea, getting some air, a rural setting is freer than a hotel; discussing the kids' marriage by the Lotus Pond has a certain charm. "
Zhao Chunhua, unable to stand the smoky atmosphere any longer, was the first to rise.
Seeing Zhao Chunhua agreeing, others had no choice but to stand and follow.
But when everyone left, leaving Jiang Feng and Nangong Qingcheng behind, Jin Shixiang suddenly said, "Jiang Feng, you don't need to go, stay and wait! I noticed you didn't eat much earlier, these are all fine dishes, eat more, don't let them go to waste!"