The words instantly made the two younger girls stiffen.
The surroundings fell silent in an instant.
Seeing everyone’s reaction, Yu Lu immediately felt uneasy and said, “Oh dear, I’m sorry. I tend to be very straightforward when I speak. I didn’t mean anything by it. You know, my dad is a very renowned psychologist, so I’ve picked up a lot from him. I guess it’s a professional habit. Hahaha.”
The others didn’t feel like arguing with a young girl like her.
“It’s fine,” Qin Jiaxi instinctively tried to smooth things over. Having grown up in a family where she was used to pleasing others, she had developed the habit, though she was gradually trying to change it.
“So, what about you? Are you the low-EQ type?” Ji Fei fired back without hesitation.
Yu Lu froze, her face turning ugly as she glared at Ji Fei.
The others secretly gave Ji Fei thumbs-up. Ji Fei was truly fearless.
“You—”
“Oh dear, I’m sorry. I tend to be very straightforward when I speak. I didn’t mean anything by it,” Ji Fei said sarcastically, linking arms with Qin Xian as she stepped forward. “I have low EQ too, because my husband said I don’t need high EQ. Everyone will give in to me anyway.”
Everyone nodded in agreement. “Yes, yes, we’ll give in to her. She’s the lady of the house!”
“So I don’t need to change, but you… you might want to be careful not to get punched when you go out!” Ji Fei said with a seemingly kind reminder, causing several people to burst out laughing.
Yu Lu was so angry she almost stood up to leave, but Qin Wenqiang and Qin Xiaoyu managed to persuade her to stay seated.
“Everyone’s just joking. Don’t take it to heart.”
If Yu Lu really stormed off, it would only confirm that they were bullying the newcomers. However, Yu Lu really wasn’t likable. If it weren’t for Grandma Lv’s sake, no one would have bothered with her.
She was as arrogant as a peacock, knowing her father was a big name in psychology. But so what? Everyone present had a status no less impressive than hers.
It wasn’t that they were being exclusionary; it was just that Yu Lu was genuinely hard to get along with.
Thankfully, Ji Fei could put her in her place. They all wished they could be like Ji Fei, but they didn’t quite dare.
Yu Lu shot Ji Fei a disdainful glare, clearly still unaware of who she shouldn’t mess with.
Ji Fei didn’t like her either. When you dislike someone, you should thoroughly enjoy their misfortune.
[Alright, no wonder I don’t like her. She’s not the low-EQ type; she’s the annoying type. She formed cliques in school, isolating and bullying others. Thanks to her father’s connections with patients, she had a circle of young masters and ladies from abroad. Plus, her father’s family was a medical dynasty, so their little group was untouchable. She was the school’s queen bee and bully, acting like she owned the place. No wonder she’s still so haughty and condescending even in front of the Qin family’s young masters and ladies. It’s just a habit.]
Only the Qin family’s second branch could hear these thoughts, so while the others chatted with Yu Lu, the second branch was busy enjoying the drama.
But to Yu Lu, it seemed like the entire family was following Ji Fei’s lead to oppose her.
Then her gaze landed on Qin Xian.
It was the first time she had fallen in love at first sight. With her experience, she could tell at a glance that this man was the absolute best of the best, unmatched by anyone she had ever met.
She had never seen Qin Xian before, not even in photos of the Qin family. She only knew of his existence. Back then, her life was so vibrant and full; why would she be curious about a name?
Now, she regretted it. If she had known Qin Xian would turn out to be so perfect, with such an extraordinary aura, and that he would take over the Qin Corporation at such a young age, she would have immediately asked her mother to take her to visit Second Master Qin’s family.
She should have grown up with Qin Xian. That way, she could have had the advantage of being close to him.
But… it wasn’t too late, was it? Her only rule was not to become a stepmother. Otherwise, if she liked someone, she had to have them. Otherwise, what was the point of living?
She was young, she was beautiful, she understood men’s psychology, and no man she set her sights on had ever escaped her grasp.
Yu Lu had been wearing a light jacket, but now she claimed it was too hot and took it off right then and there.
Instantly, the men in the room felt awkward. Yu Lu’s outfit was more in line with Western fashion, which was still a bit too bold for the setting here.
It wasn’t about disrespecting personal style, but when a girl’s tank top revealed so much that it was almost indecent, and she kept subtly twisting her body to show off her curves to the people across from her, it was just too uncomfortable.
Especially when she suddenly stood up and leaned over to reach for a tissue on the large coffee table across from her, it was almost like she was offering herself up.
And across from her sat only two men: Qin Xian and Qin Zhao.
Qin Zhao felt like he was collateral damage! He was very clear about her intentions, as he often faced such advances at work. But he had sealed his heart and remained chaste.
Moreover, he found it hilarious because it felt like she was throwing flirtatious glances at someone who was utterly oblivious.
Hadn’t she noticed that his brother, even while chatting, never took his eyes off his wife?
Once, he had curiously asked Qin Xian, “Don’t you ever get tired of looking at her?”
Qin Xian said he didn’t know. He just felt a sense of calm and comfort watching her, wanting to see every little change in her expression.
After a few days together, everyone around them had gotten used to it.
But Yu Lu was about to be embarrassed.
Sure enough, when she sat back down and looked up, she realized Qin Xian hadn’t even noticed her.
Instead, Ji Fei was staring intently at her… chest.
[Damn! That’s huge. How can an eighteen-year-old be like this? It’s not scientific. This is absolutely not scientific.]
The Qin family trio: No, focus on the real issue!
[Wait, is she trying to seduce my husband?]
The Qin family trio: Thank goodness, she finally noticed.
[Am I really that unimpressive? Does she really want to compete with me? No, it’s not my fault. I’m already great. It’s just that Qin Xian is too attractive. Every kind of bee wants a taste of this flower.]
The Qin family trio: …Yes, yes, it’s all Qin Xian’s fault!
Ji Fei suddenly turned her head and immediately met Qin Xian’s gaze. It was strange. Every time Ji Fei wanted to look at Qin Xian, she always found him looking back at her.
And whenever their eyes met, for some reason, she just wanted to smile. All her frustration instantly melted away.
Ji Fei couldn’t help but curl her lips, and Qin Xian followed with a soft smile.
The two of them were completely absorbed in each other, ignoring everyone else, which made Yu Lu’s face turn green with anger.
Yu Lu stopped talking and angrily started typing on her phone. She was determined to find out how this Ji Fei had ended up with Qin Xian.
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