bookrandom Chapter 207 Miss Yu, please come up here.
Chapter 207 Miss Yu, please come up here.
Yu Yuetong rolled her eyes, muttered "capitalist" under her breath, and turned to go into the bedroom. She opened the wardrobe, looked at the dazzling array of dresses, and after a long time of searching, finally chose a black long dress. The dress was simple and elegant, neither too flashy nor impolite.
After changing her clothes, Yu Yuetong came out of the bedroom. Qin Reng was standing in front of the French windows, making a phone call. His tone was indifferent, as if he were dealing with some business matters. Seeing her come out, he simply said, "Let's go," and hung up the phone.
Neither of them spoke the rest of the journey, and the atmosphere in the carriage was somewhat heavy. Yu Yuetong secretly observed Qin Reng and noticed that he had his brows furrowed, as if he was pondering some thorny problem.
"Hey," Yu Yuetong couldn't help but ask, "What exactly is your cousin up to? Is this dinner a trap?"
Qin Reng turned his head to look at her, his eyes filled with complex emotions. "Don't worry, we'll deal with whatever comes our way."
Yu Yuetong pursed her lips, knowing she wouldn't get any useful information out of him, so she stopped asking.
The car slowly drove into a manor, the brightly lit villas appearing exceptionally luxurious in the night. Waiters greeted them respectfully and led them to the villa's main hall.
The hall was filled with the fragrance of lingerie and the clinking of glasses. Well-dressed men and elegantly dressed women moved about, creating the atmosphere of a lavish banquet. Yu Yuetong, holding Qin Reng's arm, cautiously surveyed her surroundings, experiencing for the first time the awkwardness of being in a wealthy family.
"Hey, isn't this Aren? What, you've decided to bring your little assistant out today?" a sarcastic voice rang out.
Yu Yuetong looked in the direction of the voice and saw a tall, burly man with a sinister face standing in front of them, scrutinizing her with unfriendly eyes. The man was Qin Yu, the eldest son of the Qin family and Qin Reng's biggest rival.
Qin Yu was arm in arm with a glamorous woman, who was none other than Ji Momo, the supporting actress who had made things difficult for Yue Tong in the parking lot earlier.
When Ji Momo saw Yu Yuetong, a hint of hostility flashed in her eyes, but she quickly put on a fake smile and said, "Miss Yu, we meet again."
Yu Yuetong forced a smile, but inwardly she was on high alert. She knew Ji Momo was no pushover, and what happened last time was definitely not over.
"Why is Miss Yu dressed so plainly today? Are you not feeling well?" Ji Momo asked, feigning concern, but her tone was full of sarcasm.
Just as Yu Yuetong was about to retort, Qin Reng gently pinched her arm, signaling her to calm down.
“Miss Ji is very well-informed; she even knows that my wife is not feeling well.” Qin Reng’s tone was calm, but it was sharp. “However, my wife has never liked overly complicated decorations, unlike Miss Ji, who likes to dress so… flamboyantly.”
Qin Reng deliberately emphasized the words "flashy and flamboyant," almost making Yu Yuetong burst out laughing. Ji Momo's expression changed, and she bit her lip, clearly stung by Qin Reng's words. Her sequined evening gown was indeed very eye-catching, but in this setting, it seemed somewhat deliberate and vulgar.
“You…” Ji Momo was furious, but she couldn’t refute it. She could only glare at Yu Yuetong hatefully.
Yu Yuetong felt a surge of satisfaction; it seemed Qin Reng had quite the sharp tongue. She secretly glanced at Qin Reng and found that he maintained his nonchalant expression, as if those words hadn't come from him at all.
Just then, a deep voice rang out: "Aren, come here, I have something to tell you."
Yu Yuetong looked in the direction of the sound and saw Qin Xian, the head of the Qin family, standing not far away, looking at them expressionlessly. Standing next to Qin Xian was a graceful and elegant middle-aged woman, none other than Qin's mother, Han Shuang.
When Han Shuang saw Yu Yuetong, a gentle smile appeared on her face. "Little Tong is here too. Come over here and let me see you."
Yu Yuetong felt a warmth in her heart, quickly walked to Han Shuang's side, and affectionately called out, "Mom."
Han Shuang took Yu Yuetong's hand, looked her over carefully, and praised, "Xiaotong looks really beautiful today."
Yu Yuetong was about to say a few words of modesty when Qin Xian impatiently interrupted her, "Alright, stop with the small talk, Aren, come with me." With that, he turned and walked towards the study on the second floor.
Qin Reng gave Yu Yuetong a reassuring look, signaling her to wait a moment, and then followed Qin Xian upstairs.
Yu Yuetong remained where she was, listlessly dealing with the guests who came to greet her. Most of them had smiles on their faces and spoke warmly, but she could sense the hypocrisy and alienation behind their smiles.
"Miss Yu, are you alone?" Ji Momo, holding a glass of champagne, swayed her hips as she walked up to Yu Yuetong, her tone carrying a hint of provocation.
Yu Yuetong raised an eyebrow and retorted without backing down, "Isn't Miss Ji also alone? What, do you want to isolate someone with me?"
Ji Momo's face stiffened for a moment, then she smiled and said, "Miss Yu, you're joking. I just wanted to chat with you."
"Oh? Is that so?" Yu Yuetong looked at her with a half-smile. "I wonder what Miss Ji would like to talk about?"
"How's Ms. Yu's work going lately?" Ji Momo took a sip of champagne, her eyes full of meaning. "I heard that Ms. Yu has been in charge of the Qin Group's acquisition recently. I wonder how it's progressing?"
Yu Yuetong's heart skipped a beat. Did Ji Momo already know something? She remained calm and said lightly, "Miss Ji is very well-informed, but this is a trade secret, and I'm afraid it's not convenient to disclose it."
Ji Momo was met with a rebuff, but she did not give up and continued, "Miss Yu is truly dedicated and responsible. No wonder Aren values you so much."
When she mentioned the name "Areng," Ji Momo deliberately emphasized it, her eyes filled with ambiguity and teasing.
Yu Yuetong sneered inwardly. It seemed Ji Momo was trying to sow discord. Just as she was about to retort, she heard Qin Xian's voice from the second floor: "Miss Yu, please come up here."
Yu Yuetong and Ji Momo both looked up at the second floor. A hint of resentment and jealousy flashed in Ji Momo's eyes. Yu Yuetong, on the other hand, wondered why Qin Xian wanted to see her at this time.
She ignored Ji Momo and walked towards the stairs.
In the study, Qin Xian sat behind his desk, holding a stack of documents, his face grim. Qin Reng stood to the side, his expression calm.
"Dad, you wanted to see me?" Yu Yuetong asked cautiously.
Qin Xian raised his head, staring sharply at Yu Yuetong, his tone icy: "Miss Yu, I want to remind you that your current identity is the young mistress of the Qin family and the CEO of the Qin Group. I hope you will always remember your identity and not do anything that would damage the reputation of the Qin family."
Yu Yuetong's heart sank. What did Qin Xian mean by that? What had she done wrong?