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Chapter 286 - 286: Apologize
Chapter 286 - 286: Apologize
Chapter 286 - 286: Apologize
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Xu Yuan had always been sharp-tongued, and now that he saw someone bullying his sister, he unleashed his full force. “I heard Mr. Song was extremely fond of his late wife. After her death, he was devastated. Could it be that these are all lies? There were rumors of someone outside, and then a daughter appeared… Bringing her to the Gu family’s celebration to acknowledge her roots doesn’t seem appropriate, right?”
He scrutinized Meng Xia critically, circling her as if appraising an object. “It seems that the former Mrs. Song’s genes are superior. Look at their siblings, all five of them are handsome and beautiful. What a pity.”
His usual demeanor was that of a carefree second-generation rich kid, and his words, when uttered, carried a mocking tone. Several girls nearby couldn’t help but cover their mouths, suppressing laughter.
Meng Xia had already drawn envy by wearing the latest design from Kevin. Upon claiming that Gu Chen personally sent the invitation, she seemingly aimed to mislead others, yet Gu Chen remained silent. Now, Xu Yuan’s remarks provided relief to everyone.
“What nonsense are you talking about?” Meng Yu, angered by his words, disregarded his identity and shouted, “She is my niece!”
“Niece?” Xu Xin finally found a chance to speak from the sidelines. “Does a niece also count as part of the Song family? Then, since my family collaborates with the Song family, does that make you part of the Xu family?”
Unhappy, Xu Yuan shot her a cold glance and sternly said, “Do you treat the Xu family like a junkyard, willing to accept any trash?”
“Brother, I was wrong.” Pretending to lower her head in apology, Xu Xin couldn’t contain the smile at the corner of her mouth.
By now, Meng Yu’s face had turned red with anger, and Meng Xia, standing on the side, felt somewhat uneasy. Most of the Song family members were occupied today, and they were the first to arrive. Now, they seemed isolated.
Meng Xia knew that today marked her entry into the upper-class society. If she succeeded, she would become a legitimate heiress, but if she failed, the departing Song Fan would be her fate.
Upon taking a deep breath, she calmly spoke, “I am indeed Mrs. Song’s niece.
My name is Meng Xia. My relationship with my cousins, Song Kai and Song
Fan, has always been good, like a close-knit family.”
With a touch of embarrassment on her face, she lowered her head. “I was afraid of being looked down upon, so I claimed to be from the Song family. I apologize for the trouble this has caused Miss Xu and everyone else.”
Naturally beautiful, with a soft and gentle voice, Meng Xia’s openness left even Xu Xin at a loss for words, only able to glance at her in bewilderment.
Upon facing the beautiful woman admitting her mistake, Xu Yuan had nothing to say. He tugged at Xu Xin’s arm, signaling her to stop causing a scene.
Suddenly, a gasp from behind attracted everyone’s attention. Dressed in an emerald green satin evening gown, Song Fan appeared at the entrance of the banquet.
Today, she had loosely tied up her hair, with minimal jewelry, wearing only a jade bracelet, yet she radiated nobility and elegance.
Even more surprising was Song Kai beside her, wearing a white suit with a red shirt and tie. His outfit was expensive. Unfortunately, it was difficult to look at. Especially when paired with Song Fan’s green evening gown, it was truly unbearable.
Song Kai received much attention for the first time, and with a hint of pride, he said, “Little sister, did you see that? My choice of clothes is handsome. If you were wearing that red dress, the two of us would look like…”
“Two big, red lucky dolls!” Song Fan gritted her teeth and interrupted him, then smiled as she walked toward Gu Chen.
For the first time, Gu Chen’s face showed an expression. Smiling, he took her hand. “Why are you so late?”
“Isn’t it because Song Kai wanted to change clothes and have a styling session?” Song Fan said helplessly. She was also amazed at Song Kai, a man spending more time on styling than her.
Just as Song Kai was about to retort, someone loudly called his name, “Song Kai!”
Meng Yu rushed over angrily. “Your sister is being bullied.. Stop chatting with others!”