The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker-Chapter 499 - 463: The Capital for Pride

Banquet Hall.

Qiao Yuxian has been staying with Lu Mengyi.

The people attending the banquet have their eyes almost constantly on them.

Qiao Yuxian is actually very clear about Lu Mengyi’s purpose.

She is helping Gu Yanjing.

Even without romantic feelings, the bond of growing up together remains.

Just like Lin Huai Shu, Chu Zhengran, and Gu Yanjing.

She wants to help Gu Yanjing and also ensure that the relationship between the Gu Family and the Lu Family continues.

So Qiao Yuxian cooperated very well.

As for the Lu Family, because of her, the Gu Family and the Lu Family couldn’t form a marriage alliance.

The Lu Family feels sorry for Lu Mengyi and naturally has opinions about her and Gu Yanjing.

Old Sir Lu and Old Sir Gu, although they’re friends,

they are both old after all.

Slowly, it will become the world of the young.

Lu Mengyi doesn’t want any rift between the Lu Family and the Gu Family.

At least, not when something happens to the Gu Family and the Lu Family is just in a position to observe.

Lu Mengyi has a lot of power in the Lu Family.

But there is always some pressure from the elders.

She wants the Lu Family members to remove their opinions about her and Gu Yanjing, so the relationships between the two families can stay friendly.

On the other hand.

Their appearance together, with a good relationship.

Will also let those families who think the Lu Family and the Gu Family are splitting dispel such thoughts.

Since the news of Gu Yanjing’s marriage came out.

Many people have been watching the relationship between the Lu Family and the Gu Family.

There are also many speculations about the relationship between the two families.

Although the Gu Family is the most powerful in Capital City.

The strength of the Lu Family should not be underestimated.

For the Gu Family, good relations would make the Lu Family a big help.

Poor relations would make the Lu Family a huge obstacle.

Her and Lu Mengyi’s good relationship shows that the lack of a marriage alliance isn’t significant for the two families.

And informs those observing that the Lu Family and the Gu Family won’t fall out.

Qiao Yuxian and Lu Mengyi have been in the banquet hall.

Eleven o’clock.

Old Sir Lu and others arrived at the banquet hall. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

The three old Sirs arrived, and everyone came over to greet them.

Gu Yanjing, Lin Huai Shu, and Lu Muyao also came over.

The three old Sirs took their seats, surrounded by people chatting and exchanging greetings.

Lu Mengyi and Lu Muyao accompanied them in conversation.

Gu Yanjing, Lin Huai Shu, and Qiao Yuxian stepped aside, distancing themselves from the crowd a bit.

"Tired?" Gu Yanjing held Qiao Yuxian’s hand, glancing at her high heels.

Gu Yanjing was still in a black suit today, but both the collar pin on his shirt and the lapel pin on his jacket matched the color of Qiao Yuxian’s dress.

Qiao Yuxian shook her head and said, "Not tired, just a bit hungry."

"Want something to eat?" Gu Yanjing asked.

"I’m waiting for the banquet to start," Qiao Yuxian said.

"I’m also waiting for the banquet to start," Lin Huai Shu said.

Qiao Yuxian smiled at him.

Lin Huai Shu leaned against a nearby cabinet, looking past the crowd, he saw Lu Muyao’s cold face and paused, saying, "Why does this young master of the Lu Family look so unhappy today? Seems like he’s holding a lot of anger. Who annoyed him?"

Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian both followed his gaze.

Lu Muyao stood in the lively crowd like an ice cube, his face sour and cold.

Maybe because he’s young, he can’t hide his emotions.

Or maybe because he doesn’t care to, showing his emotions as he pleases.

"This little ancestor, I’ve only seen him acting all high and mighty. I’ve never seen him looking so disheveled with a black face," Lin Huai Shu said.

"Is he very capable?" Qiao Yuxian asked.

"Yes. Excellent in every aspect," Lin Huai Shu said. "He’s also quite a fighter. At sixteen, he joined Mengyi to take down a casino."

Qiao Yuxian looked at Lu Muyao and then glanced up at Gu Yanjing.

Gu Yanjing looked down at her obediently, her eyes blinking with a hint of seeking protection. He raised his eyebrow slightly.

Qiao Yuxian said, "He started it... with words."

Lin Huai Shu looked at Qiao Yuxian in surprise.

Qiao Yuxian looked at Gu Yanjing and said, "I was just teasing the kid."

Gu Yanjing smiled slightly and stroked her head, saying, "Mm."

Lin Huai Shu returned to his senses and said, "Little sister-in-law, what did you do to piss him off like this?"

"Mm..." Qiao Yuxian thought for a moment and said, "I just said, ’Your sister doesn’t want you anymore’."

Lin Huai Shu widened his eyes and after a while gave Qiao Yuxian a thumbs up, "Little sister-in-law, you’re the greatest. Poking right at the sore spot."

"Just average," Qiao Yuxian said, then asked, "Do you think I can beat him?"

Lin Huai Shu looked at her then glanced over at Lu Muyao and said, "Don’t know. This kid... a year ago, I couldn’t beat him."

"So capable?" Qiao Yuxian looked at Lu Muyao, somewhat surprised.

With Lin Huai Shu’s words, Qiao Yuxian had a relatively concrete understanding of Lu Muyao’s capabilities.

She had sparred with Lin Huai Shu.

Lin Huai Shu was already very capable.

But Lin Huai Shu couldn’t beat Lu Muyao, and that was a year ago.

From Lin Huai Shu’s tone, it seems Lu Muyao should be even more formidable now than he was a year ago.

No wonder he’s so proud, looking down on everyone.

It turns out he truly has this capital.

He’s practically a young prodigy.

Qiao Yuxian looked at Lu Muyao.

Lin Huai Shu said, "However, he certainly can’t beat Yanjing."

Qiao Yuxian withdrew her gaze, looked at Gu Yanjing, paused, and raised her chin slightly, saying, "Only I can beat someone of Mr. Gu’s level."

Gu Yanjing looked at Qiao Yuxian.

Lin Huai Shu looked at the two of them, then clasped his hands toward Qiao Yuxian, saying, "Little sister-in-law, impressive."

"Low-key, low-key," Qiao Yuxian said.

As they chatted, Qiao Yuxian looked up, meeting Lu Muyao’s gaze.

Lu Muyao glared at her, his look seemed to be telling her to just wait.

Qiao Yuxian gave him a look that showed she didn’t care about him at all.

Lu Muyao’s face turned even darker.

Qiao Yuxian laughed.

Gu Yanjing pressed down on Qiao Yuxian’s head, and Qiao Yuxian retracted her neck, as she looked at Gu Yanjing, the smile on her face obediently toned down.

Lin Huai Shu watched the two of them and smiled.

...

At eleven-thirty, the birthday party began.

Everyone went to the back of the banquet hall to take their seats.

First, they celebrated Old Sir Lu’s birthday, after which Old Sir Lu said a few simple words, and then everyone began to eat.

Qiao Yuxian and Gu Yanjing sat at the same table as Old Sir Lu.

On one side of Qiao Yuxian was Old Sir Gu, on the other side was Gu Yanjing.

Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian first toasted to Old Sir Lu, wishing him a happy birthday, and afterward, Qiao Yuxian quietly began to eat.

Many people came over to toast to Old Sir Lu.

The Lu Family had to entertain them.

Once toasting Old Sir Lu, it was then to the Gu Family, where there were Old Sir Gu and Gu Yanjing.

Old Sir Gu and Gu Yanjing didn’t drink much, but every time someone came over, the two would exchange a few words.

Qiao Yuxian sat between the two, naturally having to accompany them.

But the two seemed afraid she wouldn’t eat enough, alternately serving her dishes, telling her to eat her fill, assuring her they’d handle the rest, she just needed to fill up and not worry about anything else.

Qiao Yuxian wanted to say that at this rate, people in Capital City would think the Gu Family married a wife who only knows how to eat, and it could damage her image.

...