Chapter 939: Cousin Is Domineering When Protecting His Sister
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Qiao Xi slowly raised her eyes, and her stunning face was shrouded in shadows. She took a sip of the fruit wine, and her lips were stained with the sparkling wine, making her look even more charming.
However, Xia Yunlou did not find Qiao Xi stunning in the slightest. Instead, she said with a gloomy expression, âYouâre still so rude. You donât even greet me when you see me.â
Qiao Xi leaned comfortably against the sofa and said indifferently, âIâm wondering if I should call you Madam Xu or Madam Xia.â
These words were like a heavy blow to Xia Yunlouâs heart. In the past, she was the glorious Madam Xu, but now, Xu Zhi wanted to divorce her. Although the procedures had not been done, her marriage with Xu Zhi had already ended. The title of Madam Xu was a blatant mockery.
âQiao Xi! Is this how you speak to your mother? I really hate it when youâre like this. Youâre so arrogant. Iâd rather dote on my adopted daughter and niece than waste a single second on you!â
Xia Yunlou glared angrily and pointed at Qiao Xi as she shouted in exasperation, âOther peopleâs daughters are all obedient and sensible, but you act like my enemy. As long as you curry favor and say a few good words, Iâll naturally dote on you. Youâve never had a mother to dote on you since you were young. Could it be that you donât desire maternal love?â
Qiao Xi put down her wine glass and lazily leaned against the sofa. Her thin lips parted slightly. âWhat a coincidence. I donât like you either. Moreover, there are many people who are good to me. Youâre not the only one who can dote on me.â
These simple words almost made Xia Yunlou faint from anger. She glanced at the people around her before suppressing the anger in her heart. She gritted her teeth and warned, âLet me tell you, you need to shut up today. Donât spout nonsense in front of others. Now that Mengyan and President Guâs marriage has been decided, I wonât let you off if you ruin it!â
Qiao Xi raised her eyebrows indifferently with a disdainful expression. She, the legitimate wife, was still around, yet Xia Mengyan wanted to marry Gu Zheng. She was really daydreaming!
Xia Yunlou was infuriated by her appearance. She berated coldly, âLook at you. Are you worthy of President Gu? Moreover, this engagement doesnât belong to you. You stole Mengyanâs engagement, so itâs time to return it to her.
âOnce the news of the engagement is out, the Xia familyâs business will improve a lot. If you dare to ruin it, youâll be disloyal to the Xia family and unfilial!â
Qiao Xi snorted coldly. âIs there something wrong with you? What does the Xia family have to do with me?â
Xia Yunlou was angered to the point of having a ferocious expression. The flesh on her face trembled slightly as she pointed at Qiao Xi and shouted, âWhat are you talking about?! Youâre also half a member of the Xia family! Mengyan is your cousin. Sheâs so good to you, yet you still snatched her engagement away. Why are you so selfish?!â
Qiao Xi had always been very curious. How could the Xia family be so shameless and lie through their teeth? Xia Mengyan was good to her? Hmph, she was so good that Qiao Xi wished for nothing more than to kill her!
Xia Yunlou suppressed her anger. âIn any case, if you still want to acknowledge me as your mother, youâre not allowed to fool around today. You and President Gu are not compatible. Youâd better divorce obediently. Iâll find a more suitable man for you.â
Qiao Xi raised her eyes and glanced at her with slight doubt. She chuckled and asked, âMadam Xia, why do you think I want to acknowledge you as my mother?â
Xia Yunlou originally thought that she had deceived Qiao Xi, but she did not expect that Qiao Xi did not care at all. She was angered to the point her face flushed red, and her tone was vicious. âQiao Xi! Iâm warning you. If you ruin this marriage, I wonât let you off!â
âMadam Xia, youâre also a socialite from an aristocratic family. Why are you losing your composure?! Are you qualified to give me a warning?â As soon as Qiao Xi finished speaking, she stood up and left. Xia Yunlou looked at the surrounding guests and was angered to the point her entire body trembled. She quickly rushed to Qiao Xiâs side with the intention of grabbing her.
At this moment, Xia Mengyan hurriedly rushed over and comforted her softly. âAunt! Donât make things difficult for Cousin. Itâs normal for her to be sad, but Cousin, Iâve already gone to see President Gu. He said that heâll announce the marriage between the two families at the banquet. I advise you not to cause trouble lest you anger President Gu.â
As soon as she finished speaking, a tall figure suddenly appeared in front of Qiao Xi. Yin Jinglin raised his eyebrows with a disdainful expression. âAnnounce the marriage contract between the two families?â
Xia Mengyan smiled in embarrassment. âCousin, I know you dote on Xi Xi, but President Gu has already agreed to this marriage. If Xi Xi continues to pester him, sheâll be laughed at. At that time, everyone will be in a difficult position.â
Yin Jinglinâs eyes turned cold. âDonât call me your cousin. Are we close? Is the daughter of an illegitimate child worthy of being my relative? Are you worthy?â