eurekapd Chapter 205 Happy Event
Chapter 205 Happy Event
Wang Xiao really couldn't like Shen Jingzhen.
After all, others didn't know, but he knew clearly that this was not a misunderstanding at all, nor was it that he couldn't figure out the whole thing, but that Shen Jingzhen looked down on him from the bottom of her heart.
To put it bluntly, he, the son of the Wang family, was simply not in the eyes of the third young lady of the Shen family, or in other words, in her eyes, he was nothing.
Wang Xiao was even less interested in trying to please someone who was not his best friend. Compared to a woman who was extremely talented, gentle and charming, he was not interested in Shen Jingzhen at all.
However, as the saying goes, you should not hit a smiling person. Now that Shen Jingzhen bowed her head in public, he would not embarrass her in front of everyone and make her lose face.
This will only make you appear narrow-minded.
Therefore, facing Shen Jingzhen's tearful eyes, Wang Xiao said calmly: "Miss Shen, you are worrying too much. I, Wang, save people regardless of their social status, and I have never thought about any reward. As long as Miss Shen does not hate me for meddling in other people's affairs, Wang will naturally have no complaints."
Shen Shuyi looked at this scene with a smile in his eyes. He felt that Wang Xiao's temper was exactly the same as that of Master Wang in some aspects.
In other words, both Wang and his son are passionate people.
In fact, if Shen Jingzhen could marry into the Wang family, it would be a really good marriage.
Moreover, if she remembered correctly, a few years later, Wang Xiao suffered a setback in the love field. He changed his previous dissolute appearance, studied hard, and made some achievements. It can be said that he was a late bloomer.
Unfortunately, some people are probably not born with that destiny.
Wang Xiao opened his mouth, and Shen Jingzhen lowered her eyes again and said, "How could Jingzhen hate Master Wang? Jingzhen has been concentrating on her formal attire these days, and she has calmed down. She knows that if you hadn't saved her, she would have died long ago. There is a saying in Buddhism that saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Master Wang's actions have great merits, and Jingzhen will definitely pray for you, Master Taifu, and Madam Wang day and night in the future."
She kept a low profile, looking dull and calm, quite different from her previous arrogant look.
Although Wang Xiao didn't buy it, he didn't pursue it any further. He just said, "There's no need to recite sutras and pray for blessings. I don't dare to trouble Miss Shen. As long as Miss Shen has no grudges, Wang doesn't have to blame himself anymore."
After being mocked several times by the Wang family father and son with these ambiguous words, Shen Jingzhen had already been filled with anger.
But she had no choice but to endure it.
Seeing that the matter was being discussed, Shen Jingchuan immediately tried to smooth things over. He picked up his wine glass and took the initiative to toast Master Wang.
Madam Shen looked at Shen Jingzhen and said gently, "You have been worshipping Buddha for many days. Now that you are here, please take a seat."
Shen Jingzhen bowed and said, "Yes, Grandmother."
Shen Jingzhen was seated at the third table in the inner courtyard.
The seating arrangement in the Shen residence was based on age and status. Each table was occupied by members of the Shen family. The table where Shen Jingzhen sat was mostly occupied by ladies from the capital who were of similar age to her.
There were those who were on good terms with her, and naturally there were also those who were not on good terms with her.
As soon as she sat down, the girl in the yellow skirt smiled and said, "Sister Shen, have you really converted to Buddhism? This dress is plain, but it only makes you look elegant."
Shen Jingzhen clenched her fists tightly and tried to force a smile: "I'm just worshipping Buddha at home."
The girl and Shen Jingzhen had given people a similar impression before, both of them were coquettish but also a bit domineering, but the girl was shorter than her and had a more innocent look.
"I heard that your brother agreed to let you commit suicide, so why has he relented and allowed you to stay at home?" the girl said again, apparently not getting along well with Shen Jingzhen.
Shen Jingzhen's eyes turned red, and there was a hint of hatred in them.
This Li Ziting has been competing with her for Brother Feng. Now she is in their Shen family and is adding insult to injury. It is really despicable!
"It's such a happy day, why say all this? Besides, what the Second Young Master said on that day doesn't represent Minister Shen's attitude. Major family matters should naturally be decided by Minister Shen." Sun Yahui spoke in a gentle voice, trying to smooth things over.
The Sun family and the Shen family have always been on good terms, and Old Madam Sun is a close friend of Old Madam Shen, so when arranging the seats, Qin Xuerong deliberately arranged Shen Jingzhen's seat next to Sun Yahui.
She has always had a good impression of the Sun family's legitimate daughter. Not only is she steady and well-spoken, but she is also able to hold her own in situations.
As soon as Sun Yahui opened her mouth, Li Ziting couldn't help curling her lips: "I saw that Mr. Shen was so confident and swore that day~"
"Tingting, you don't understand. Miss Shen and Young Master Wang don't have any private relationship. They just acted out of emergency. Why would it be like this?" Li Ziting's friend said with a smile.
Shen Jingzhen's face turned ashen with anger and her lips were tightly pursed.
Sun Yahui wanted to say something else, but she inexplicably felt a burst of fragrance around her, which made her dizzy and indescribably uncomfortable.
Everyone at this table is talking to each other, it's quite lively.
This was especially true at the table where Qin Xuerong was sitting.
Although Qin Xuerong felt upset seeing her little daughter suffer such a great humiliation, today's birthday banquet for Old Madam Shen was also a happy event that made her happy.
His mother and sister also came, as well as his eldest daughter Shen Jingyu who had not been home for a long time.
However, I heard from my mother that Jingyu was suddenly called away by the Ninth Princess before she set off, so she was unable to come immediately.
But it won't be long before she has to return home.
Thinking of this, Qin Xuerong felt indescribably better, especially when she saw the servants start serving the dishes.
There was even more coldness in Qin Xuerong's eyes.
Oh, her daughter has suffered such a great humiliation, now it’s your turn, Shen Shuyi, to have a hard time!
Suddenly, maids in elegant clothes and graceful figures filed into the Shen Mansion, and embroidered jade plates were presented one after another.
A servant stood by and recited the recipe aloud.
"A box of Pepsi Daji~!"
"A seven-treasure eight-treasure soup!"
"Eight Immortals holding a longevity fruit bell! Jade pillars and rare treasures, flowers in full bloom, and red-roasted ark shells..."
Dishes were served one after another. Qin Guiqiong's eyes fell on the exquisitely presented, colorful, fragrant and delicious dishes on the table. She smiled and said, "I heard that the arrangement of the dishes and the purchase of the kitchen this time were all in charge of Sister Yi."
Qin Xuerong took a glance and although she couldn't see anything wrong with the dishes, no one knew better than her that most of the vegetables had already rotted, and no matter how much Shen Shuyi fiddled with them, the food would inevitably shrink.
She smiled and said, "That's right, Sister Yi has always been capable, and she took pity on me because I was not feeling well, so she took over the kitchen work."
Madam Wang was at the same table and smiled faintly, "Although Madam Shen didn't raise Second Miss Shen much, she is now using her people to help without hesitation."
The smile on Qin Xuerong's face froze, and she said in a gentle voice, "Speaking of which, it is Sister Yi who is considerate of a mother like me. And Sister Wang doesn't know that Sister Yi is not only a good manager of the household, but also an excellent account checker. She has even learned good calligraphy, and even the old lady praises her highly."