Chapter 398 - 398 384 Mo Xiaos Peach Blossoms (4)_1

Chapter 398: 384, Mo Xiao’s Peach Blossoms (4)_1 Chapter 398: 384, Mo Xiao’s Peach Blossoms (4)_1 The smile on Han Yue’s face froze.

Damn, how could his own father tarnish his reputation like that?

He’s always striving to do better and making progress, isn’t he?

Quan Mingxuan glanced at him sideways and hummed lightly.

It served him right.

They were both cut from the same cloth, yet Han Yue dared to laugh at him.

The dignitaries surrounding them felt indignant upon hearing Mo Xiao’s words.

If Han Yue and Quan Mingxuan were considered unproductive sons, then what about their own?

Mo Xiao glanced at the two and casually soothed, “It seems Quan Che and Han Xin have exaggerated a bit.”

The corners of Han Yue and Quan Mingxuan’s mouths twitched.

Why did his words sound so knotty?

“We’ll talk over there.” Mo Xiao glanced at the people still gathered around him, his gaze shifted, and he signaled toward Han Yue and Quan Mingxuan.

Both being slick individuals, they understood immediately and smiled.

“It’s been a long time since I saw Uncle An, it’s about time we caught up.” Han Yue said, stepping aside to block anyone who wanted to follow.

Those who can thrive in the upper circles know how to read the room. Seeing that An Zhe didn’t want to chat with them, they tactfully didn’t follow.

The three of them walked into the yacht. Unlike the cold outside, the interior was quite warm.

Luxurious crystal lamps, elegant and delightful music, people chatting and laughing intermittently.

They found a sofa in the rest area and sat down.

“Uncle An, you didn’t let us know when you came back. Why didn’t you ask my dad out for drinks?” Han Yue asked, crossing his legs, his fingertips lightly swaying his wine glass.

Among the An family, only An Zhe could be called “Uncle An” by them. As for An Chong, they could only dream of that.

“Came back on a whim.” Mo Xiao replied tersely.

Suddenly remembering something, he turned his head to look at Quan Mingxuan, as if scrutinizing him.

Feeling a little uneasy under his gaze, Quan Mingxuan coughed lightly, “Uncle An, do you need anything?”

“Has Quan Jingwu ever had a girlfriend?” Mo Xiao suddenly asked.

At his words, Han Yue was taken aback.

What’s going on?

Quan Mingxuan snapped back to his senses and countered, “Why is Uncle An so concerned about Jingwu? Did he upset you in some way?”

“Sort of.” Leaning back, a hint of resentment flickered in Mo Xiao’s eyes.

That damn kid didn’t just upset him, he practically stepped on his tail.

Sort of?

Han Yue and Quan Mingxuan exchanged a glance; something was fishy.

They exchanged a knowing look, Quan Mingxuan looked up at Mo Xiao, “Uncle An, Jingwu does have a girlfriend now.”

“I know.” Mo Xiao said, “I was asking about before.”

Quan Mingxuan looked at him with even more incredulity. Of all things to be concerned about Jingwu, why his love life?

“Uncle An, why are you asking this?”

“No reason, just curious.” Mo Xiao replied nonchalantly.

“No, his current girlfriend is his first.” Quan Mingxuan answered.

“Really?” Mo Xiao looked at him suspiciously, his tone clearly not entirely convinced.

With no choice but to nod, Quan Mingxuan confirmed it.

Mo Xiao snorted lightly; he would try to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Han Yue watched him with interest, about to say something when suddenly, a soft and tender voice rang out.

“Xie!”

Mo Xiao’s eyes darkened, a hint of disgust flickering deep within them.

Han Yue caught that fleeting look of disgust on his face. He turned to look at the owner of the voice, and a red figure caught his eye.

Her striking features adorned with delicate makeup made her seem even more captivating. The golden waves of her hair were loosely coiled up, and the small crown on her head sparkled under the lights.

Her V-neck red backless dress accentuated her spicy body to perfection. As she passed by, many of the men couldn’t tear their gaze from her.

The woman walked towards them gracefully, her beautiful eyes seemed to casually fall on Mo Xiao.

“Xie, long time no see. I’m so glad you could make it tonight.” Her voice was sweet and excited, and the lustful glimmer in her eyes made her even more seductive.

Unfortunately, she misread the room. The very person she was trying to attract didn’t care.

Mo Xiao’s eyes wandered elsewhere, as though he hadn’t noticed her presence at all.

Yet seeing his icy demeanor, the woman’s lips tightened, and a hint of sorrow flashed under her eyes.

Han Yue and Quan Mingxuan chuckled darkly. Turns out, they had walked into an intriguing drama, featuring An Zhe of all people.

“Who might this young lady be?”

The beauty turned her gaze to Han Yue, their attractive looks made her heart flutter.

If she hadn’t fallen for Mo Xiao first, she might well have fallen for one of them.

She revealed what she thought was a charming grin, “Hello, I’m Lola Durand, the daughter of Count Durand.”

Han Yue’s gaze softened as he remembered something from an earlier brief.

Lola Durand, the only daughter of Count Durand. If he hadn’t seen the information beforehand, he wouldn’t have known that the woman in front of him was almost thirty.

“So you’re Princess Lola, I’ve heard a lot about you.” Han Yue answered politely.

Mo Xiao glanced at him, “Stranger.”

Quan Mingxuan chuckled internally.

Han Yue pinched his own thigh, resisting the urge to laugh.

Stranger?

What a riveting response.

Lola’s face shifted slightly, a hint of hurt in her eyes.

How could he say that?

Since the first time she saw him at a party, she had been irrevocably smitten. For the past two years, regardless of how her parents persuaded her and arranged countless potential suitors, she rejected them all. Didn’t he feel her love for him, even if it was ever so slight?

For him, she was even willing to wait till she was twenty-eight and still not engaged, how could he call her a stranger? How could he?

Suddenly, a commotion arose in the banquet hall.

Quan Mingxuan looked up, seeing who had arrived, he gave a wry smile.

They sure knew how to stand out.

Everyone else at the party was dressed in suits and gowns, yet only the two of them were donned in casual outfits, stealing the spotlight.

“Here they come to steal the show again.” Han Yue remarked.

Quan Jingwu and Jian Qing weren’t dressed in suits and gowns that night. Instead, they wore a couple’s casual outfits, attracting everybody’s attention.

The two walked in holding hands, Jian Qing’s presence ignited envy in the hearts of the ladies present.

As soon as he saw Jian Qing, Mo Xiao immediately stood up.

Noticing his action, Lola felt a sense of impending crisis.

“Xie!”

She called out to him, but he didn’t even look back.

She clenched her teeth and followed his gaze.

When she saw that delicate face, her own complexion darkened drastically.

Why is she here?

How did she get in here?

She remembers her name was not on the banquet guest list.

Remembering the humiliation she had endured in the dress shop that day, her eyes filled with resentment.

Damn it. She dares to show up.

This time, she’s going to make her face the music. She’s determined to vindicate the affront she had suffered that day, with interest.