As expected, the result of the gift-giving was an absolute mess. The old man started calling out his grandchildren for their gifts and compared it to Lily’s gift.
This caused a lot of dissatisfaction with the other members of the Yu Family. But no one dared voiced out their fury. They wouldn’t dare expose their dirty laundry to the people watching them.
After the gift-giving, some entertainers were called for everyone as the guests started mingling with each other. Introductions were made and conversations were started. The environment became lively as the moonlight spilled into the whole garden.
“I am really tired,” Lily whispered towards Zhou Jingren as she eyed the woman who was talking in front of them. After the gift-giving, a lot of people have started a conversation with Lily and Zhou Jingren. Many of them asked about the watch and some people really asked for Fernando’s contact.
Lily immediately made a mental note to ask her friend for some recommendation fee or even perhaps an advertisement fee because of this matter. Maybe a few percentages will do!
“And sleepy.” She added as she stifled a yawn.
“Then I will go ahead and tell the old man that we are already leaving. You stay here.” He excused himself and immediately walked towards where the old man was sitting.
In response, Lily nodded and maintained the smile on her face.
“Madam Zhou… I am not sure if you still remember me?” the conversation of the people around Lily was interrupted when Qiao Qiao suddenly chimed in. “I am Qiao Qiao… I know we didn’t have a very good first meeting. But… I am hoping that we can bury the past and start over.”
Lily lifted her eyebrow. She eyed the men and women in front of her who was now looking at Qiao Qiao and her. She sneered inwardly. How could this Qiao Qiao become this stupid? Is she planning to take advantage of the fact that most members of the Yu Family dislike Lily to get close to them?
Novice, she thought.
“I can’t seem to remember meeting you before,” Lily said, her tone was kind and accommodating. “I believe you mistook me for someone else.”
“Madam Zhou, this is Qiao Qiao… haven’t you heard of her current engagement to my brother? CEO Yu of Yu Entertainment?”
Lily gave a blank look to the younger woman who stood next to Qiao Qiao. “Who is that?”
The woman gave an awkward smile. However, before she could open her mouth to answer, Qiao Qiao already beat her to it. “Madam Zhou is clearly joking. We already met way back in the launch of Harmony Isle. I’m sure you remember— “
“I think you got the wrong person.” Lily interrupted her while laughing inwardly. The level of dumbness is clearly entertaining to her. “I personally examined the invitation that I gave for the launch. I don’t remember inviting you. Are you perhaps a plus one?”
Again, everyone who was watching was rendered speechless at Lily’s statement. It was one thing to say that she doesn’t know the person who approached her, but to say that they did not invite them to a certain event is such a savage thing to say in front of their faces. Of course, some were also quick to note that Lily might be telling the truth.
How could she remember everyone who attended a party? Her question was very valid. She was just being honest, ah!
These questions didn’t only make a lot of people speechless, it immediately made Qiao Qiao and Yu Jing’s sister, Yu Lin very uncomfortable. How are they supposed to answer Lily’s question now?
Seeing their uncomfortable faces, Lily only lifted an eyebrow as she smiled. “Ah! I remember! Are you one of the entertainers who performed that night?”
Qiao Qiao’s face immediately reddened at Lily’s words. How could Lily be this difficult to talk to? Nevertheless, she already achieved the scene that she wanted. Because of this, Qiao Qiao decided to up her game. “Madam Zhou must have forgotten that you personally gave me the invitation letter and asked me to come. We meet while you were fitting clothes.”
“Is that so?” Lily smiled. “My apologies. I easily forget uneventful things after a day or two.”
“Oh! It’s alright. Please… I understand. After all, you are a very busy woman.” Qiao Qiao responded gently. She then eyed everyone who was surrounding Lily and gave them a bashful smile. “It was really an honor meeting you.”
On the outside, Qiao Qiao’s voice was really gentle and weak. Her cheeks were a little flushed as constantly fidget while talking to Lily. If one would analyze clearly, they could easily see that she was afraid of Lily.
“Hmmm.” Lily nodded. “Miss Qiao seemed too weak and fragile and very smart too. Your fiance is very lucky to have someone like you.” Sarcasm laced her voice.
“I am nothing compared to Madam Zhou.” Qiao Qiao said meekly. To be honest, she wasn’t sure why she approached Lily. She originally planned to take advantage of the opportunity that most of the people from the Yu household are very uncomfortable with Lily’s presence because of the gifts. She wanted to use this to gain everyone’s sympathy and approval.
So she approached with the intent of making Lily insult her. She even conditioned herself to cry immediately after such insults. However… Lily seemed to enjoy talking to her!
“That is very true,” Lily answered nonchalantly as if it is a very natural thing to say.
“I — I’m sorry?” Yu Lin interjected. Unable to believe Lily’s straightforward attitude. After being praised, a normal person would thank the one who praised them and would also reciprocate. How could Lily be this shameless?
“She said… She was nothing compared to me.” Lily looked at the teenager and smiled. “And I agreed.”
Yu Lin’s mouth went agape! Her eyes widened in disbelief. How could Lily just say something like this, as if… she was not embarrassed at all?
“Is there a problem?” Lily asked, confusion laced her voice. “Do you think me and Miss Qiao are comparable?” she asked.
“Of course not.” It was Qiao Qiao. “Miss Lily is a Phoenix while I am nothing but a chicken.”
“That is true too,” Lily nodded. Who would have thought that she would actually have this much fun? She saw Qiao Qiao’s face reddened before she let out a low chuckle.
This woman is only trying to dig her own grave, she thought as a mysterious light glinted in her eyes.
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