Seeing that Tang Qingmo was performing fairly well, Tang Jianren couldn't help but let out a breath of relief.
After the introductions were mostly done, Liu Xueye said to Tang Qingmo, "Qingmo, I need to have a few words with your father. Go over and spend so ti with Ruyin."
Tang Qingmo turned his head and saw Liu Ruyin still sitting inside, glaring at him with an unhappy expression. The two young n and won beside her were also wearing smiles that were clearly malicious.
Although their expressions appeared friendly on the surface, it was obvious they had already been influenced by Liu Ruyin's insinuations. The atmosphere among the three practically scread that he was not welco.
"Qingmo, go on," Tang Jianren urged softly when he saw that Tang Qingmo hadn't moved.
After all, tonight's banquet was not only ant to further improve relations between the Tang and Liu families—it was mainly to give Tang Qingmo and Liu Ruyin a chance to cultivate their relationship!
"Mm, alright." Tang Qingmo smiled at Tang Jianren before walking toward Liu Ruyin's group.
"Nice to et you. I'm Tang Qingmo."
Tang Qingmo didn't even glance at Liu Ruyin. Out of basic courtesy, he directed his gaze toward the two people he was eting for the first ti.
Of course, Tang Qingmo already knew exactly who they were.
Zhou Ting and Zhou Sheng—the twin daughter and son of Madam Zhou, and Liu Ruyin's cousins.
In the original host's mories, the three of them frequently tead up to give him all kinds of "special attention."
Sure enough, upon hearing Tang Qingmo introduce himself, Zhou Sheng imdiately mocked him with a look of disdain.
Lowering his voice so only they could hear, he sneered, "So you're Tang Qingmo. I hear you really like stealing other people's things?"
Zhou Ting chid in, "So it's you. You look pretty handso, but who knew you'd be so fond of stealing other people's things? As expected of a wild child raised outside—like a beggar, really…"
Seeing Tang Qingmo's expressionless face, Liu Ruyin raised an eyebrow in triumph, feeling deeply satisfied.
Tang Qingmo had humiliated her badly before!
So tonight's banquet—there was no way she was going to let him off so easily!
She was going to ruin Tang Qingmo completely, stripping him of any place in high society!
"Heh… hahaha!"
However, after being mocked by Zhou Sheng and Zhou Ting, Tang Qingmo suddenly laughed.
And he laughed out loud without holding back at all, leaving Liu Ruyin and the others completely confused.
Zhou Sheng frowned. "What are you laughing at?"
"Nothing…" Tang Qingmo suppressed his laughter and looked at Zhou Sheng and Zhou Ting with a gentle, amiable expression. "You must be Liu Ruyin's cousins, right?"
"Since you say I like stealing other people's things, I assu you heard from her that I 'stole' Tang Xianxi's identity…"
"Then since this is our first eting, I'll offer you my blessings right here—may a pair of twins suddenly co knocking on your door one day, claim that you're fakes, and make you return everything to its 'rightful owner'~"
Bang—!!
"What nonsense are you spouting!?" Zhou Sheng imdiately flew into a rage at Tang Qingmo's "blessing," slamming his hand on the table.
The loud noise instantly drew the attention of Tang Jianren and Liu Xueye.
Tang Qingmo's smile remained bright and harmless. "I'm just stating facts. After all, I—the real young master—am the one you claim likes stealing things from a fake young master."
"So in that case, I hope that soday a pair of twins will show up and 'steal' everything you have~"
"You bastard…!!"
Unable to endure Tang Qingmo's sarcasm and vicious words any longer, Zhou Sheng clenched his fist and swung it toward Tang Qingmo's face.
Bang—!
Tang Qingmo sidestepped neatly and extended his foot forward.
"Ahhh!!"
Zhou Sheng was tripped by Tang Qingmo and fell hard to the ground.
The collision with the floor produced a loud crash, instantly drawing Tang Jianren and the others over.
"Sheng, what happened!?"
Madam Zhou gasped when she saw her son fall and hurried forward in alarm…
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