Chapter 914 - Chapter 914: Chapter 914: What Medicine is the Chu Family Selling in their Gourd?

Chapter 914: Chapter 914: What Medicine is the Chu Family Selling in their Gourd?

That’s right, she had a crush on Shengxiao!

She wasn’t afraid if Miss Chu of the Chu Family, the fiancée, knew about it. So what if she knew? Rong Yan hadn’t done anything substantive. Could the Chu Family be so powerful as to control who others liked?

If Chu Xi was going to be that meddlesome, then sixty percent of the ladies in Capital City had secret crushes on Shengxiao—did she have the capability to change everyone’s mind?

After the insinuations slipped out of her mouth, Cui Jiangjing’s face changed first, severely scolding her, “Siyuan, stop talking nonsense!”

Even Fu Yi disapproved, the smile gone from his face as he frowned, “Siyuan, you’re drunk on champagne.”

Shen Siyuan opened her mouth, wanting to say that she wasn’t drunk at all. Since Shengxiao’s official fiancée had arrived, why didn’t they let the official fiancée know about the existence of Rong Yan? Did they really think that someone with Rong Yan’s status deserved to stand by Shengxiao’s side?

But both Cui Jiangjing and Fu Yi showed signs of irritation and discontent, so she dared not tattle to Chu Xi right in front of them.

Yet she couldn’t bring herself to just let it go either. Shen Siyuan bit her lip and managed a strained smile, “Maybe, maybe you’re right. This champagne has a strong delayed effect, and I’m feeling a bit dizzy after drinking it. Maybe I’ll go out for some air while you two chat.”

She grabbed her purse and fled in a panic.

Cui Jiangjing saw her run off, his brow furrowed, but he said nothing. He joined Fu Yi in making excuses for her to Chu Xi, “It’s okay, let her go get some fresh air. Better than her drunken rambling. Did Miss Chu come alone today?”

“Yeah, I came by myself. I’ve just arrived in Capital City and don’t really know anyone. Since Shengxiao was also busy fulfilling his host duties, I ended up coming alone.” Chu Xi smiled enigmatically as she watched the direction Shen Siyuan had run off to, her thoughts inscrutable, a persistent and elusive smile playing on her lips, making her difficult to read.

Fu Yi, more composed than Cui Jiangjing, smiled lightly, “Next time if Shengxiao is unavailable, Miss Chu can join me, and I can show you around Capital City.”

“Is that really okay?” Chu Xi raised an eyebrow at him, “Mr. Fu is also busy; I’d feel bad for disturbing you.”

Today, Fu Yi wore a blue striped shirt; the soft fog-blue style suited him perfectly, as if he were the kindly big brother from next door. No one could tell that he had a reputation in Capital City for being difficult to get along with, “I’m just afraid Miss Chu wouldn’t give me the opportunity.”

Chu Xi was mysterious, and he couldn’t understand what her intentions were. He could only hope to get to know her better and see if he could figure out what the Chu Family was truly up to.

Chu Xi’s dark eyes twinkled with a starry shimmer. Upon hearing his words, she smiled charmingly, “How could I not? It would be my honor to have Mr. Fu accompany me around Capital City.”

“Then I’ll arrange a time with you later.”

Chu Xi agreed promptly, “Sure, Mr. Fu should know where I’m staying. Just call me directly when the time comes. I’ll mostly be at the hotel.”

Listening to the two of them finalize their date in turn, Cui Jiangjing frowned, stealing a glance at Fu Yi, seemingly unclear about Fu Yi’s intentions.

He was impulsive and liked to get to the bottom of things, but given Chu Xi’s presence, it wasn’t a good time to ask for clarification.

At that moment,

a commotion inside drew their attention—a man in his forties, clad in a military uniform, emerged from the crowd. Time seemed to have left no marks on his face, his features still sharp and robust, bursting with vitality. Even compared to younger men, he possessed an extra hint of mature allure that only a seasoned man could exude.

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