Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 96 We’re Comparing Who’s More Profligate 1(1)_1

Yu Zifeng chuckled lightly, his tone brimming with teasing. His phoenix eyes, which seemed to smile but not quite, fixated on Shangguan Qing before shifting his gaze toward Shangguan You.

Yu Zifeng felt his breath catch, finding it hard to avert his eyes from Shangguan You. At first glance, though she was beautiful, he had seen even more stunning women. But at the second glance, it was as if a fresh lily had suddenly bloomed, for Shangguan You had given him a slight smile. At the third glance, Yu Zifeng’s phoenix eyes became lost in a pair of deep, ocean-like eyes, making it impossible for him to look away.

This wasn’t just Yu Zifeng’s experience. Nearly all the men present found it difficult to look away from Shangguan You. The first glance hadn’t revealed her as the most beautiful, but by the second, they found it impossible to shift their attention elsewhere.

"Heh, Young Master Yu also cherishes beauty, so you should know that having a beautiful woman by your side comes at a price," Shangguan Qing’s voice remained steady, but it clearly conveyed to everyone that he was late because of the beauty with him. At this moment, Shangguan Qing was no longer the elegant Young Master Qianqian; his tone was a touch frivolous.

Yu Zifeng’s body trembled slightly, and a strange light flashed across his phoenix eyes. He took a few steps forward, placing a hand on Shangguan Qing’s shoulder. As he drew close to the two, a faint, delicate fragrance wafted to his nose.

"Young Master Qing, you’ve made quite a grand entrance with such a stunning lady, outshining all the other beauties here. Won’t you introduce her so we might have the chance to meet such a fine woman?" Yu Zifeng bantered, his eyes steadily fixed on Shangguan You, his tone unmistakably that of a playboy.

"Indeed, it’s rare to see Young Master Qing accompanied instead of being a lone wolf. Why not let everyone get acquainted and reveal which family’s precious daughter she is?" A ruggedly handsome man appeared next to Yu Zifeng and chimed in teasingly. This was none other than the Zhang Family’s son, Zhang Yuchen.

"It’s quite a surprise to see Young Master Qing attend with a lady. I wonder which family’s daughter she might be?" Yu Zijin smiled sweetly as her white-clad figure approached Shangguan You’s side. At this point, Shangguan Qing and his party were surrounded, becoming the banquet’s center of attention.

"Yu Zijin, it’s a pleasure to meet you!" Yu Zijin extended her fair little hand, politely greeting Shangguan You.

Shangguan You’s lips curled into a slight smile. Amidst everyone’s gaze, she elegantly extended her pale, flawless hand and gently grasped Yu Zijin’s. Their small hands met in a light clasp before parting.

Shangguan You’s poised voice arose amidst the crowd, simultaneously revealing her identity.

"Shangguan You. It’s an honor to meet all of you distinguished individuals today."

"So she’s the princess of the Shangguan Family. With such beauty, it’s no wonder the Shangguan Family kept her hidden away."

"So pretty! Even prettier than Yu Zijin. Young Master Yu has lost the first contest."

"Indeed. Young Master Qing is usually alone, so he naturally loses out in the ’beauty’ department. But this time, making such a high-profile entrance with the Shangguan Family’s princess, he’s actually won for a change in this regard."

The crowd whispered amongst themselves. However, as Shangguan You had been practicing the Medicine King Canon, her senses were exceptionally keen. She overheard every word clearly, feeling both amused and slightly annoyed.

Is this the famed banquet of the elite scions? The very one Shangguan Rou and Li Meisu were desperate to attend? Why does it feel like a gathering of spoiled brats comparing themselves?

In fact, her thoughts were spot on. The parents of this group were political rivals, while others were allies. The older generation, being at odds, could only engage in verbal sparring and had to avoid open confrontation, maintaining a friendly facade in public. Thus, they naturally pinned their hopes on the younger generation to carry on the rivalry.

If they couldn’t deal with the elders, surely they could manage the juniors, right? So, at these gatherings of the younger generation, they didn’t compete in anything substantial; they competed in profligacy. This was the origin of such gatherings, and also why Shangguan Qing was reluctant to bring Shangguan Rou.

By making a grand entrance with Shangguan You, Shangguan Qing had already thoroughly outshone Young Master Yu, thus winning the first contest.

A flash of surprise crossed Yu Zifeng’s phoenix eyes but quickly vanished. He truly hadn’t expected that in just a few short years, the rosy-cheeked girl who used to trail after Shangguan Qing, perching on a small stool to watch him and Shangguan Qing fight, would have blossomed into such a stunning beauty. It truly proved the saying, ’a girl undergoes eighteen transformations between childhood and womanhood.’

He wasn’t the only one surprised; Zhang Yuchen was equally astonished. Zhang Yuchen even rubbed his eyes, his gaze sweeping over Shangguan You from head to toe, before he had to accept the reality: the little princess who used to rest her chin in her hands, sitting on a small stool watching the fights, had indeed grown up to be so incredibly beautiful. Truly, a girl undergoes eighteen transformations.

"So it’s little You," Yu Zifeng chuckled, his gaze lingering on Shangguan You. "I truly didn’t expect that after just a few short years, you’d become so beautiful. I almost didn’t recognize you."

"So it’s the fight-loving Brother Yu. I truly didn’t expect that after just a few short years, Brother Yu would become so handsome. I almost didn’t recognize you either," Shangguan You retorted with a light chuckle, mimicking Yu Zifeng by appraising him from head to toe before speaking.

Her light laugh once again captivated everyone. Yu Zifeng wasn’t offended by Shangguan You’s teasing; instead, a hint of interest sparked in his phoenix eyes.

When they were little, their circle was very familiar with the Shangguan siblings. They’d often wait together to pick up this little girl from school. Back then, they frequently mocked Shangguan Qing for doting on his sister so excessively. Back then, she would trail behind all of them, watching Shangguan Qing fight with him. The whole group of boys would get into wild brawls. When she saw their opponents getting beaten, this little girl would clap her hands and cheer from the sidelines. But if Shangguan Qing got hit, she would become so anxious she’d burst into tears. But as they grew older, she was gradually sheltered by her family and appeared less frequently. Meanwhile, he had been abroad for several years. He truly hadn’t expected their next meeting to be under such circumstances.

"Little You, do you still remember Brother Zhang?" Zhang Yuchen’s hearty voice rang out, his gaze fixed intently on Shangguan You.

"Of course, I remember. The one who used to cry his eyes out after Brother Qing beat him up. How could I possibly forget?"