Regardless of how much he reprimanded her during their childhood, she never took it to heart because she had her father backing her up, maintaining her attitude towards Qianxun.
The attitude of parents towards their child is vital. If they let their child run amok, the child wouldnât give a hoot. If her father had reprimanded his daughter before, she wouldnât have been so harsh on Qianxun.
Even though he is her brother, he does not believe that his sister can change so significantly.
What does she intend to do with Thousand by saying those things?
Gu Liancheng frowned. No one knew about their plan to move to a new place after their engagement, a detail he had kept to himself. Shang Muxue was utterly irresponsible for disclosing this.
At that moment, Eleven was about to reach for a fishball but her appetite vanished upon hearing Shang Muxueâs words. She withheld her chopsticks.
Gu Liancheng saw all of this.
He had to tell Eleven that he was not going to live with Shang Muxue alone, but not at the dinner table.
Shang Jingyang was also observing this scene. Instead of making it clear, he turned to Eleven and asked, "Thousand, will you come to the engagement?"
At this question, everyone ceased their movements, including Eleven, turning their collective gaze on her.
What she answered next was crucial.
"Will there be any difference whether I attend or not?"
Of course!
Her attendance was critical to the smooth running of the engagement!
The room was evenly divided between those who wanted her present and those who didnât.
"So do you want me to attend or not?"
"..." The room fell silent. Why would those who didnât want her present bring it up?
"Of course," Shang Jingyang said, "You are part of our Shang family as well. It would be wonderful for the whole family to be together on Little Snowâs engagement."
"Perhaps not," Eleven said while continuing to eat, her voice low and her gaze averted from all. "Wouldnât it be uncomfortable for me given my status? What if the media unearths details about my background and exposes it? Who would be the actual focus then, Miss Shang or me?"
A story about wealthy sisters competing for the same man would top the news feeds for many years, probably blowing up into a huge scandal.
If the news about Shang Muxueâs engagement ceremony being sabotaged because of a despised daughter from the Shang family were to be leaked, it might not pose any real threat. Still, considering the Shang familyâs high-ranking status, such an unkind act could lead to massive public condemnation.
This was probably one reason why Shang Meng didnât want her to come back to the Shang family.
Her words silenced everyone in the room.
"That wonât happen," Luo Qing added, "As long as we donât tell anyone, no one will know."
Eleven didnât look at her, but still responded, "Thereâs no such thing as a secret that canât be revealed."
"For Qianxunâs sake, I think itâs best if Qianxun doesnât come..." Shang Muxue said hesitantly, "Naturally I want Qianxun to come, but her relationship with Brother Liancheng might make her feel awkward. What if it brings up old memories and makes her sad..."
"Yes," Shang Meng joined in, "Itâs better to not go. Letâs have a meal together the day before the engagement ceremony and bring the two kids along."
"Iâm sorry, but it seems youâre misunderstanding something," Eleven said with a smile, "I have no relation to the Shang family. If I attend the engagement, it will be as Gu Lianchengâs ex-wife, not as a person linked to the Shang family."