Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 556 The Good Play of Killing Someone with a Borrowed Knife (4)_1
"Hmph, if it weren’t for Shangguan You pleading on your behalf, regardless of the Gu Family or whatever else, don’t even think about establishing a foothold in Beijing. From now on, keep your mouths clean, and don’t let me see you again, or else..." Li Zhaohong snorted coldly, casting a frigid glance at the Gu father and daughter.
Zhuge Feng’s admiration for Shangguan You deepened. In just a few sentences, she had managed to save face for Li Zhaolei and his companions, make the Gu Family feel indebted to her, and instill a sense of guilt in the Li Family towards the Shangguan Family. A brilliant execution of a plan to kill three birds with one stone! Ji Fan should probably be counted too, though someone like Shangguan You likely wouldn’t pay much mind to a mere squad leader.
"Sister, they pushed me just now! If it wasn’t for Mummy, I might have been hurt. How can you let them off so easily? You should stand up for me, sister, shouldn’t you?" Shangguan Rou stepped forward once again, her voice pitiful.
"Heh. Step-sister, how would you like to take your revenge?" Shangguan You took a few steps back, speaking with a light smile. However, the words "step-sister" precisely delineated the relationship between her and Shangguan Rou—that there was no blood relation between them. Upon hearing Shangguan You’s detached words, both the Gu father and daughter breathed a sigh of relief. "However, step-sister and Aunt Li have nothing to do with the Shangguan Family anymore. You should handle your own matters. Young Master Li, Li Zhaohong, since you’re here, let me treat you today," Shangguan You spoke indifferently, finally addressing Li Zhaolei and Li Zhaohong.
The words "step-sister" caused Shangguan Rou to stagger violently. If Li Ruiming and Li Meisu hadn’t supported her on either side, she might have collapsed to the ground from the shock.
Li Wanying’s complexion turned from pale to a sickly mix of red and green, looking extremely unattractive. The Li father and son duo also looked thoroughly ashamed.
"I was wondering who could cause such a stir here! Turns out it’s the young lady of the Shangguan Family, HAHAHA!" A burst of hearty laughter echoed as a group of people appeared before Shangguan You once again. "Young lady, what’s wrong? Don’t you recognize us anymore?" The boisterous laughter came from Luo Xiao. Though past fifty, he remained robust, especially after Shangguan You’s treatment, and now he laughed with immense vigor.
"Grandfather Luo, Uncle Luo, Brother Luo Tong, Brother Luo Wu, what brings you all here?" Shangguan You asked with a light smile. How could these people be here? She nodded in approval as she watched the security guards quickly clear the scene and assert control. This was indeed the demeanor and presence befitting a true magnate!
"Young lady, we heard the food here is quite special, so we came for a meal today. We really didn’t expect to bump into you here," Luo Wu said with a smile; Shangguan You was indeed the Luo Family’s benefactor.
"Young lady, I heard you’ve started university. How’s it going?" Luo Tong also stepped forward, observing Shangguan You, whom he hadn’t seen in a while. This young lady has truly become even more radiant.
"Young lady, I’ve heard you’ve been studying traditional medicine. How is it? When you have time, come visit Grandfather Luo. These old bones of mine would like to live a few more years, and that’s all up to your treatment," Luo Xiao said with a laugh, his voice strong and full.
"Grandfather Luo, you’re in great health. I’ll prescribe a few more formulas for you next time; I guarantee you’ll live a long and healthy life," Shangguan You joked, her mood lifted by the company of the Luo Family.
"Old Li, how come you arrived and didn’t even say hello to us?" Luo Xiao looked at the sullen-faced Elder Li. Seeing his frail old bones, a surge of satisfaction welled in Luo Xiao’s heart. He’d often been vexed by him in the past, but now it was finally his turn to relish Elder Li’s embarrassment!
"Old Luo, you’re an important man with many affairs. How could you remember a retired old fellow like me?" Elder Li’s face showed an awkward smile. He had kicked others when they were down far too often in the past, and this time, he was truly tasting the bitter consequences.
"Old Li, don’t talk like that. Since we’ve run into each other, let’s get together. I’m treating today, come on! We’re all old bones; there’s no need to bicker with those youngsters and lose our standing. Everyone together! Youyou’s friends are friends of the Luo Family. Since we’ve met, let’s consider ourselves friends."
Luo Xiao stepped forward, walking with Elder Li toward the private room, and naturally, the Li Family followed behind them.
"Let’s go, girl. Tonight’s meal is on the Luo brothers; you can eat your fill without any worries," Luo Wu nodded at the group and took Shangguan You with him.
Zhuge Feng, Lan Xuan, and Han Yachu followed naturally. Ji Fan hesitated for a moment, murmured a couple of words to the police officer next to him, and then followed as well. Opportunities like this were rare; since he had stumbled upon one, he couldn’t miss it. Besides, he hadn’t forgotten about the director either. The Gu father and daughter glanced over, wanting to follow, but the security guards stopped them at the door.
Inside the private room, the older generation occupied one table, and the younger generation another. Luo Xiao and his son, accompanied by the Luo brothers, also pulled the Li father and son to join them, drinking wine and reminiscing about old times. The atmosphere at the table was quite lively.
Li Wanying and Shangguan Rou had wanted to sit next to Shangguan You, but Zhuge Feng and Lan Xuan had already taken those spots, forcing the mother-daughter pair to sit opposite her. They were overly solicitous towards Shangguan You, desperately trying to make small talk.
"Sister, there are so many things I don’t understand. Can I come to ask you when you have free time? I promise I won’t disturb your life," Shangguan Rou asked timidly, afraid that Shangguan You might change her mind.
Shangguan You chuckled lightly, casting a glance at Shangguan Rou. "Heh. You’re quite the joker. With Cousin Meisu and Cousin Li Ruizhe around, why would you need to look further? Their knowledge is unmatched. Besides, isn’t Young Master Li also here, as well as Li Zhaohong? If all else fails, you can always hire a tutor."
"Youyou, no matter what, Rou is still your sister. You two grew up together. Now that you’re separated, Rou is finding it hard to adapt. She wants to build a closer relationship with you, to be near you. So, it’s settled: every weekend, Rou will come to your place, and you’ll help her with her studies," Li Wanying finally got to the point after beating around the bush.
"Sister, I will study hard! I definitely won’t tarnish your honor as the top scorer in the college entrance exams!" Shangguan Rou’s face lit up with a smile.
Zhuge Feng, Lan Xuan, and Han Yachu frowned. Even though they had only recently interacted with Shangguan Rou and her mother, they couldn’t help but feel that this mother-daughter pair was utterly shameless.
"Heh. Auntie Li, I’m really sorry. I’ve just started university, and I’m having trouble keeping up myself. I can hardly manage my own studies, let alone teach my step-sister. You’d better find someone more capable. Besides, my father is in the army, and I’m staying at my uncle’s place; it wouldn’t be right to trouble them," Shangguan You flatly refused, without any courtesy. Could there be anyone in the world more shameless than them?
