ebookland Chapter 269 The Xu Family's Past
Chapter 269 The Xu Family's Past
Ye Wanqing and Qin Zhuyu's meals were elegantly placed on the table, and the atmosphere around them was not at all diminished by the little incident of Xu Xinyi and others.
The two of them were at ease, as if the turmoil in the outside world had nothing to do with them.
In contrast, Xu Xinyi and Zhang Duoer seemed particularly deserted as they sat opposite each other. The food on their plates was just a decoration and did not stimulate their taste buds.
Xu Xinyi's hair stuck to her cheeks because of Ye Wanqing's sudden "baptism". Water droplets slid down her neck, staining her delicate clothes, making her look particularly disheveled.
The same was true for Zhang Duoer, whose clothes were soaking wet, which greatly reduced the image of both of them.
Although there were not many people in the restaurant, the gazes of the diners at several tables were like spotlights, capturing the dispute between the beauties.
Ye Wanqing and Qin Zhuyu were both beautiful women, and Xu Xinyi and Zhang Duoer were no ordinary women either. The quarrel among the four beauties undoubtedly became the most beautiful scenery in the restaurant.
Some curious people even quietly raised their mobile phones to record this rare scene and shared it on social media platforms, attracting a crowd of onlookers.
After Ye Wanqing and Qin Zhuyu sat down again, the noise around them gradually subsided.
Xu Xinyi looked at Zhang Duoer, who also looked unhappy, and forced a wry smile: "You can enjoy it slowly. I really have no appetite. I'll leave first."
Originally, they planned to give Ye Wanqing a "surprise", but they didn't expect that she would take the initiative. After a quarrel, they had no mood to eat.
Zhang Duoer lost interest even more after hearing this: "Me too, let's go." She picked up the bill and walked straight to the cashier, her movements showing a bit of urgency in her checkout.
The two of them left the restaurant in a hurry, feeling embarrassed and awful.
It was peak dining time, and the diners were casting curious glances. Xu Xinyi, always a woman of pride, felt even more anxious at this moment. She quickly grabbed her handbag, covered half her face, and fled the scene.
Along the way, she was extremely anxious and her steps became faster and faster. Before she knew it, she bumped into a passerby.
"Don't you have eyes to watch when you walk?" The person who was hit grabbed her wrist angrily.
This scene instantly attracted the attention of everyone around. Xu Xinyi's heart tightened, fearing that she would run into someone she knew, and she quickly apologized with a smile, "Sorry, sorry, I was in a hurry and didn't notice."
"Be careful when you walk next time!" The man let go of her hand, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone.
Xu Xinyi smiled awkwardly, quickly got into the car and fled from this place of trouble.
Zhang Duoer's experience was even more dramatic. As she left the restaurant, she ran into an influencer filming a video. Zhang Duoer inadvertently stepped into the camera, instantly igniting her rage.
"What are you filming?" Zhang Duoer stepped forward, blocking the camera, with a questioning tone in her voice.
The internet celebrity was startled by her sudden momentum and quickly explained: "Miss, we are not taking pictures of you, we are just taking pictures of the restaurant's facade."
"I don't care! I'm in your camera, delete the video and reshoot it!" Zhang Duoer's attitude was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.
The influencer and her companion exchanged a glance and helplessly deleted the video. "The video has been deleted, Miss."
Zhang Duoer snorted coldly, her tone filled with disdain: "You've never seen the world, and you dare to take pictures like this!"
Her words completely angered the internet celebrity. If her companion had not stopped her in time, the two would probably have had a "fight" on the spot.
Meanwhile, Qin Zhuyu and Ye Wanqing were immersed in the gossip about the Xu family, completely oblivious to the turmoil unfolding outside. Qin Zhuyu rambled on about the Xu family, while Ye Wanqing listened with rapt interest.
"Xu Xinyi is really amazing that she still wants to deal with you. If her half-brother marries into the Xu family, Xu Ji's position will be in jeopardy." Qin Zhuyu's tone was filled with sarcasm.
Ye Wanqing raised an eyebrow and asked, "Will the Xu family allow that illegitimate child to enter the Xu family?"
Qin Zhuyu sneered: "Look at the Xu family's situation. Everyone in the circle knows it very well. The Xu family's downfall is only a matter of two or three years."
Ye Wanqing had never thought about this. She had never been interested in the intrigues of these upper-class circles and felt that she was out of tune with that world.
But Qin Zhuyu is different. She comes from a prominent family, has a simple mind but is wise, and has been working in this circle since she was a child.
Qin Zhuyu picked up the teacup and took a sip. Seeing that Ye Wanqing was listening attentively, she continued, "In fact, Xu Xinyi's return to China two years ago was also related to the Xu family."
Ye Wanqing smiled slightly: "Didn't she go abroad for further studies?"
Qin Zhuyu curled her lips in disdain: "That's just what we say to the outside world. The truth is, her grades were so bad that she couldn't even get into university, so she had to go abroad to get a diploma."
"But this is not the point! Xu Xinyi's mother has a distant relative in Beijing who is extremely powerful and has a son studying abroad. Her mother wanted to establish a relationship, so she sent Xu Xinyi abroad, hoping to strengthen the relationship." Qin Zhuyu's words were a little teasing.
"Two years ago, Xu Xinyi suddenly returned to China, saying that the studio's focus was shifting. But that wasn't the case! That guy didn't like her, so he went back to Beijing after finishing his doctorate." Qin Zhuyu's words contained some sympathy, but more of sarcasm.
"Xu Xinyi had spent five years abroad with no results. Seeing that it wasn't working, the Xu family asked her to come back. They figured that if they couldn't trap a distant relative, at least they could trap Lin Xuan.
Even if Lin Xuan cannot be trapped, with the long-standing friendship between the Lin and Xu families, and Xu Xinyi as a "bridge", Lin Xuan will at least take care of the Xu family."
Qin Zhuyu said this with a mocking smile, "They really have such a nice idea. They really think Lin Xuan is just a chess piece that can be manipulated at will!"
Ye Wanqing had never heard of these things. As she listened to Qin Zhuyu's story, she couldn't help but feel a little sympathy for Xu Xinyi's experience, but more of it was her lament for this complex world.
What she knew was the story carefully woven and presented by Xu Xinyi. Each story was like a passionate march, inspiring everyone. However, behind the glitz and glamour, Qin Zhuyu's stories hid unknown twists and turns and secrets.
Two years ago, Ye Wanqing had already vaguely sensed the Xu family's ulterior motives. Therefore, after her short and complicated marriage with Lin Xuan ended, she deliberately kept her distance from Lin Xuan, unwilling to be involved in the complicated and turbulent vortex again.
However, she never expected that Xu Xinyi's ambition would be so unfathomable and astonishing.
Qin Zhuyu's words were like a gurgling stream, constantly washing away Ye Wanqing's understanding of the Xu family.
She listened to Qin Zhuyu's complaints and revelations, as if listening to a story full of twists and turns, and couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Those plots, those characters, all seemed tailor-made for a novel.
If these stories could be recorded and polished, they would surely make a fascinating novel.
Of course, if there are any similarities, it is just a coincidence.
It would probably not be easy for the Xu family to obtain evidence from these complicated events.
Unless they are willing to reveal their scars and face their shameful past, these secrets may be forever buried in the dust of history.
Ye Wanqing listened more attentively, her eyes closely following Qin Zhuyu's lips and teeth, afraid of missing any details.
Whenever Qin Zhuyu mentioned a key point, she couldn't wait to ask further questions, wanting to understand the whole story clearly.
When the two finally finished their long dinner and walked out of the restaurant, night had already quietly fallen. The city's neon lights flickered in the night sky, adding a bit of prosperity and bustle to the quiet night.
Ye Wanqing originally planned to personally send Qin Zhuyu back to the Qin family to express her gratitude and respect for her.
However, Qin Zhuyu politely declined her offer. She told Ye Wanqing that she had already made an appointment with a friend for the second half of the event and it would not be appropriate for her to stay longer.
After saying that, she gently placed the recorder in Ye Wanqing's hand and hurriedly turned and left.
Ye Wanqing looked at Qin Zhuyu's back as she walked away, feeling confused and worried.
Which friend could make Qin Zhuyu so eager to go to the appointment after dinner?
Her heart was filled with curiosity and speculation, but she did not ask in the end.
After all, everyone has their own secrets and freedom, and she doesn't want to interfere too much in Qin Zhuyu's life.