?Chapter 158: Chapter 158 Xia Family Banquet   Chapter 158: Chapter 158 Xia Family Banquet                                   At the He Family vi.


    Bai Wei sat cross-legged on the sofa in Fu Han’s room, her hands on her hips, puffing up with anger as she said, “Is it weird or what at Luo Qinghe’s ce? Has anyone ever met their future daughter-inw with that kind of attitude?”


    “Future daughter-inw?” Fu Han covered her mouth and chuckled, “Compared to that, I’m more interested in what exactly is your rtionship with Luo Qinghe now. So, are you guys boyfriend and girlfriend yet?”


    Bai Wei’s face flushed, her fingers twirling the hem of her clothes, “Well… Luo Qinghe said he wanted to try and see how things go, so it’s probably not official yet. Plus, I have to discuss dating with my agency; it’s not just something I can jump into.”


    “Yet, you’re still so enthusiastic. Aren’t you afraid that if you be too sessful, your agency won’t agree?” Fu Han spread her hands in a gesture of utter helplessness.


    “That situation will absolutely not happen.” Bai Weiughed foolishly, a silly grin on her face: “If they don’t agree by then, I can just make the announcement myself.”


    “If that day reallyes, I would be very impressed with you.” Fu Han raised her thumb, her face beaming with a smile.


    Bai Wei held her phone and let out augh, but as sheughed, her face fell again: “Fu Han,e on, help me analyze this. What’s really going on between Luo Qinghe’s dad and my mom? And his mom changed her attitude towards me so muchter on. There were two identical bracelets in the jewelry box, and she gave one to Brother Qinghe’s girlfriend but didn’t give me anything.”


    She hastily added with a red face, “I don’t care about the bracelet. It’s just that we all went there as girlfriends so why did she get one and I didn’t? It’s clear that she has an issue with me.”


    As Fu Han listened to Bai Wei describe what happened at the party, she felt something was off and now had to admit Bai Wei’s concerns made sense.


    “Disaster often follows when there’s an anomaly.”


    After thinking it through, she said seriously, “Since you’ve asked Luo Qinghe and he doesn’t know; maybe you should still ask your mom. She might be able to solve your puzzle.”


    “Are you saying that my mom really does have some entanglement with Luo Qinghe’s parents?” Bai Wei couldn’t help but sigh, “If that’s true, then it’s just too melodramatic.”


    Fu Han covered her mouth, still unable to hold back herughter: “Based on the few melodramatic dramas I’ve seen, maybe there was a dramatic love triangle back in the day. Even though Mrs. Li won in the end, perhaps your mom remains a thorn in their side.”


    Bai Wei pondered for a long time but couldn’te up with a counterargument; in the end, she could only grit her teeth and say through clenched teeth, “Fu Han, don’t take joy in other people’s misfortune. One day, you might find yourself caught up in a mess too.”


    All she got in return was Fu Han’s carefreeughter. Her parents had died early in life, and in all these years, no rtives had sought her out. It seemed she would likely never have rtivese looking for her.


    …


    Typically, families choose a specific day during the New Year to invite all friends and rtives over for a visit, to foster rtionships. People from the same social circle n their parties so as to not ovep with each other.


    The Xia Family’s party was on the third day of the new year. The old master He didn’t want to go, neither did Fu Han, so in the end, only He Xing went. Before leaving, he held Fu Han’s hand, earnestly promising toe back early.


    Bai Wei was puzzled why Fu Han, knowing full well Xia Ning had no good intentions, didn’t apany He Xing to the party.


    Fu Han didn’t exin much, but she clearly thought that given He Xing’s past “record,” this was a test for him. If He Xing was truly changing, like he said, she believed today would yield a result.


    But these thoughts couldn’t beid out on the table; they had to be hidden deep within her heart.


    At this moment, He Xing had already arrived at the Xia Family’s vi, attracting all the attention as he appeared, especially from the unmarried youngdies.


    Xia Ning saw every girl filled with hostility, thinking they were all there to snatch He Xing away.


    From the moment He Xing arrived at the Xia Family, Xia Ning had not left his side; she was like a mother hen, spreading her wings to shield He Xing, driving away anyone who dared to approach.


    The dance soon began, and Xia Ning’s intentions were clear. No one invited her to dance, nor did they dare to ask He Xing.


    As many people started gathering in the middle of the dance floor, He Xing had not yet asked Xia Ning to dance. Though she felt embarrassed, she shamelessly asked, “Brother He Xing, won’t you invite me to dance?”


    “I don’t feel like dancing today,” He Xing replied after taking a sip of fresh juice, looking emotionless and handsome.


    Xia Ning’s face turned red as she pleaded in a soft voice, “Brother He Xing, if you don’t invite me to dance, I’ll really lose face. Everyone willugh at me behind my back.”


    “Didn’t Yang Kaitai just ask you to dance?” He Xing nced at Yang Kaitai standing not far away against the wall and said coldly, “It seems like he genuinely likes you. After all these years, you could consider him.”


    “You… Brother He Xing, what do you mean?” Xia Ning’s face turned pale; images of Yang Kaitai forcing himself on her shed through her mind, and she stammered, “Brother He Xing, you’re the only one in my heart. I will never be with anyone else. I’ve liked you for so many years; can’t you turn around and look at me?”


    “Don’t say such things again in the future.” He Xing put down his juice ss and headed straight for the door: “Please let your father and brothers know, I have other matters and need to leave.”


    By the time Xia Ning snapped out of it, He Xing was already five meters away. She hurriedly picked up her dress hem and chased after him, but by the time she came out, He Xing’s Lamborghini had left a shrinking silhouette behind.


    She was so angry she felt like her lungs could explode. In fact, she had prepared two ns today. If Fu Han hade, she would have worn the ne; if heaven was kind and Fu Han didn’t show up, she would monopolize He Xing, determined to take their rtionship to the next level.


    But could anyone tell her why He Xing had left barely an hour after he arrived?


    “Xiaoning, what are you doing here?” Xia Cheng emerged from the Bamboo Forest beside the courtyard gate, his face somewhat flushed, his lips even redder.


    The Bamboo Forest rustled as a woman in a white dress ran out covering her face.


    Xia Ning looked at her with contempt and said irritably, “Brother, can’t you control yourself a bit? This is your home, and her boyfriend is inside. How can you mess around so shamelessly? Aren’t you afraid of making a scene and embarrassing yourself?”


    After a pause, she disdainfully added, “Your face is covered in lipstick marks; can you be more careful?”


    Xia Cheng carelessly wiped his mouth with the sleeve of his suit, thankful it was a ck suit that wouldn’t show: “Hehe, I would have cleaned up even if you hadn’t reminded me.”


    Xia Ning snorted coldly and turned to walk away.


    “Wait a second.” Xia Cheng grabbed Xia Ning, “Why did He Xing leave all of a sudden? What happened? Did Yang Kaitai fight with him?”