Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
As Murong Yung and her companions approached, the first person to catch their attention was the charming Ye Leng’an.
Among the crowd, only Huangfu Ruiling and Ye Leng’an stood out. Even amidst the bustling atmosphere, their striking appearances and unique deanor were enough to captivate attention.
Even Zi Zhijie, deeply infatuated with Murong Yung, montarily lost focus upon seeing Ye Leng’an’s smiling face.
“eting again, it seems fate has its own plans,” Xiao Lingling spoke up, her face filled with resentnt. “If we had known, we wouldn’t have co.”
Her words snapped everyone back to reality, their earlier distraction now rembered with a tinge of complexity.
“Since we’ve encountered each other, let’s greet them,” Murong Yung suggested warmly. “It’s only polite since we know each other. Ignoring them would be rude.”
“Empty courtesy,” Xiao Xueqing retorted sharply upon hearing Murong Yung’s suggestion. “Let’s not forget the unpleasant encounter we just had. Going over now would only make both parties uncomfortable, wouldn’t it?”
Murong Yung’s smile faded at Xiao Xueqing’s words, her deanor turning anxious and sowhat sad. “I didn’t an that. I just wanted to ease the tension. Besides, we haven’t soured our relationship irreparably!”
Seeing Murong Yung’s distress, Zi Zhijie’s displeasure surfaced. He stepped forward, blocking her path, and addressed Xiao Xueqing with hostility. “Xueqing, why are you targeting Yung? She’s just trying to be kind. There’s no need for harsh words!”
Xiao Xueqing felt deeply wronged by Zi Zhijie’s accusation. “What did I say wrong? Wasn’t our recent encounter unpleasant? Are we now supposed to eagerly seek out more discomfort?”
“Yung simply wants to avoid conflict. What’s wrong with that?” Zi Zhijie’s tone remained stern. “Why do you always assu the worst about others, Xueqing? You’re being unreasonable.”
Zi Zhijie’s accusation, like a knife, stabbed at her heart. Yet, she didn’t bla him. Instead, she directed her resentnt toward Murong Yung, believing her actions provoked Zi Zhijie’s reproach.
Glaring at Murong Yung, she snapped, “Happy now?”
“I didn’t an to…” Murong Yung’s expression turned pained. She turned to Zi Zhijie, pleading, “Your words were too harsh, Zhijie. Xueqing didn’t intend any harm. She was just worried I’d face rejection if I approached. You shouldn’t bla her.”
Zi Zhijie frowned. “Yung, you’re too soft.”
Xiao Xueqing was livid.
“Enough, let’s stop arguing.” Gu Lerong intervened, attempting to diffuse the tension. “Both Yung and Xueqing have valid points. We just want to resolve the issue. Why rush it? Besides, aren’t we here to have fun?”
“Exactly!” Cong Haodong chid in. “No need to ruin our own mood over outsiders!”
Murong Yung remained silent, but Xiao Xueqing seed ungrateful for the sentint.
She stomped her foot, glaring fiercely at Murong Yung. “Fine, if you want to embarrass yourself, go ahead. But don’t expect us to cover for you.”
With that, Xiao Xueqing found a seat, her deanor indicating she had no intention of further communication.
“Shall we…” Zhong Hanyun suggested, glancing around. “Sit down first? We haven’t eaten anything yet.”
Though she found Xiao Xueqing’s attitude distasteful, Zhong Hanyun acknowledged the validity of her point. They were all from prominent families in the capital and saw no need to curry favor with anyone.
Of course, she didn’t fault Murong Yung’s actions. Given her kind and easygoing nature, it was understandable that she sought to nd relations after the recent incident.
The others shared similar sentints as Zhong Hanyun.
In the end, only Murong Yung, Zi Zhijie, and Xiao Lingling remained standing. The rest had taken their seats.
While Murong Yung’s expression remained unchanged, a shadow flickered in her eyes as she glanced at Xiao Xueqing, devoid of warmth.
Turning to Zi Zhijie, she smiled. “Zhijie, please, take a seat. I’ll go say hello and be right back.”
“I’ll go with you!” Zi Zhijie frowned. “I’m worried they’ll be hostile.”
Having experienced the sharp tongue of the girl at the hostay, he doubted Murong Yung’s solo approach would end well.
“No need.” Murong Yung declined with a smile. “Lingling will co with . We’re both students from Capital University. She won’t embarrass . Besides, I’m only going to greet them, not start a fight.”
Though Zi Zhijie remained unconvinced, he couldn’t dissuade Murong Yung. He could only ask Xiao Lingling to keep watch. If the other party failed to appreciate their kindness, she would pull Murong Yung back.
anwhile, Ye Leng’an, still eating, observed Murong Yung’s approach with interest. With her poised deanor and wealthy aura, it was inevitable she’d attract attention.
She hadn’t expected Murong Yung to approach them.
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