Chapter 141: Birthday Party (Part 2)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The atmosphere became a little tense.
Xia Ruoxue’s mother’s expression changed drastically, and she hurriedly said to Qin Yuanqiang, “Mr. Qin, my daughter is just joking. She will definitely go…”
“I said I’m not going. Also, Mom, didn’t you promise me that I could stay in River City for a while?” Xia Ruoxue said in a serious tone.
She knew very well that there were some things that she had to fight for!
If she went to the Qin family’s villa at this time, things would likely spiral out of her control.
Qin Yuanqiang’s expression had already darkened. His voice turned cold as he released a wave of pressure.
“My young master doesn’t like to be rejected. He doesn’t like it at all. Once he’s unhappy, the consequences will be very serious…”
Just as he was about to continue, a burst of hearty laughter interrupted him, and also dispersed the pressure Qin Yuanqiang was exuding.
Surprised, Qin Yuanqiang looked toward the source of the laughter and saw an old man slowly walking toward them.
Upon seeing the old man, Qin Yuanqiang and Xia Ruoxue’s mother’s were stunned.
Wu Xiangming of the Wu family!
Xia Ruoxue’s mother clearly remembered that when she invited the Wu family, their invitation had been rejected. As such, she had no idea why Wu Xiangming was here.
Qin Yuanqiang was just one of the Qin family’s many experts, but Wu Xiangming was different. He wielded a certain amount of authority within the Wu family.
Hold on a second…
Was Wu Xiangming not one of the referees of the duel today?
It seemed that he had decided to drop by since he was in the vicinity,
Even so, it was still a good thing for the Xia family!
The Xia family tried to build a good relationship with the Wu family many times, but had been rejected every single time. This was why his appearance here came out of left field.
Xia Ruoxue was the Xia Family’s lucky star!
She went up to him with a flattering smile on her face.
“Mr. Wu, you’ve come from afar and given us such a pleasant surprise!”
“I’m here on behalf of the Wu family to attend Miss Xia’s birthday party,” Wu Xiangming smiled and said.
Hiss!
Upon hearing this, everyone who had been secretly paying attention to what was going on all sucked in a breath of cold air.
The Wu family actually came because of Xia Ruoxue!
In Jiangnan Province, the Wu family was famous for being isolated, and did not have much contact with the other families. Therefore, it was surprising to even see them here, much less express their goodwill for Xia Ruoxue.
This was all too strange!
Xia Ruoxue’s mother was grinning from ear to ear and hurriedly said to Xia Ruoxue, “Ruoxue, why aren’t you thanking Mr. Wu?”
Xia Ruoxue was about to say something when Wu Xiangming laughed.
“Haha, there’s no need for that. We’re all on the same side.”
On the same side?
Those words were even more shocking!
The Xia family and the Wu family had never been related in the first place. As an aristocratic ancient martial arts family, the Wu family had always looked down on the Xia family. When had they become allies?
Wu Xiangming glanced at Qin Yuanqiang, and then said to Xia Ruoxue, “Miss Xia, 1 heard that River City is very beautiful at this time of the year. I suggest that you stay here for a while longer.”
“Madam Xia, don’t you think so?”
When Xia Ruoxue’s mother heard this, she could only nod her head.
Qin Yuanqiang, who had been neglected, felt a little unhappy. He said to Wu Xiangming, “Wu Xiangming, what do you mean by this? You should know very well that Xia Ruoxue will be a member of the Qin family in the future!”
“Is that so?” Wu Xiangming sneered.
“Who knows what will happen in the future?”
Qin Yuanqiang now knew that Wu Xiangming was here to oppose him, so he said angrily, “Wu Xiangming, please get this straight. Your Wu family is no longer the Wu family from a thousand years ago. You should know the consequences of offending the Qin family!”
The Wu family?
Wu Xiangming sneered. The Wu family’s status or power no longer mattered to him. He only submitted to one person, and that was Ye Chen!
He had already investigated the relationship between Xia Ruoxue and Ye Chen. Therefore, he would naturally not allow Xia Ruoxue to fall into the hands of the Qin family.
As for the conflict between the Qin family and the Wu family, that could be discussed later.
“The Qin family is indeed stronger than the Wu family, but you are just a dog of the Qin family. Compared to me, you are nothing! I, Wu Xiangming, can represent the Wu family, but can you, a dog, represent the Qin family?”
“You!”
Qin Yuanqiang was furious. He released his ice-cold pressure, but it was easily dispersed by Wu Xiangming.
“Hmph! Wu Xiangming, just wait and see!”
Qin Yuanqiang waved his sleeves and stomped off toward the rest area.
Seeing this scene, Xia Ruoxue’s mother did not know what to do.
Why were these two experts at odds with each other?
However, Qin Yuanqiang did not have a high status in the Qin family. Now that Wu Xiangming was here, she naturally knew who was more important.
Thus, she fawned over him. “Mr. Wu, if there’s time in the future, Hongye, my daughter, and I will definitely pay a visit to the Wu family. 1 hope Mister Wu can put in some good words for us.”
Wu Xiangming nodded and looked at Xia Ruoxue with respect.
“The birthday banquet should be starting soon. I came in a hurry this time, but
I also prepared a small gift. I hope Miss Xia won’t mind…”
“Not at all… Mr. Wu is being too kind…”
Xia Ruoxue was confused.
Wu Xiangming’s ident.i.ty and status meant that even her mother had to show deference to him. Why was he so respectful to her?
It was as if he was afraid of offending her.
Xia Ruoxue’s mother was also very confused. In the past, others would only treat Xia Ruoxue politely on account of the Xia family’s status.
Now, things seemed to be the other way around. The other party seemed to be treating the Xia family politely on account of Xia Ruoxue.
What the h.e.l.l was going on?
She racked her brains, but could not figure it out. Suddenly, she thought of something and smiled.
“By the way, I heard that Mr. Wu came to River City this time because of the duel between Chen Baoguo and Ye Chen in the martial arts arena. Is Ye Chen still alive?”
Hearing this, Xia Ruoxue’s face turned pale.
What martial arts arena? What duel?
Did something happen to Ye Chen?
Oh no!
Ye Chen had promised her to come earlier, but why was he still nowhere to be seen?
Seeing that Wu Xiangming remained silent, Xia Ruoxue’s mother continued, “That Ye Chen is truly courting death. He actually dared to accept Grandmaster Chen’s challenge letter! He thought too highly of himself!”
Xia Ruoxue’s body trembled as a bad premonition welled up in her heart. Her eyes reddened as she looked at Wu Xiangming nervously.
“Mr. Wu, is Ye Chen… Ye Chen… still alive?”
As soon as she finished speaking, a cold and arrogant figure appeared at the door. The young man was dressed in a well-ironed suit, but there was a strange and ethereal aura around him.
It was Ye Chen!
Ye Chen’s lips curled into a smile when he saw Xia Ruoxue, but then turned to her mother and said calmly, “You didn’t forget to curse me on Ruoxue’s birthday. How much do you hate me?”
Xia Ruoxue covered her mouth. When she saw Ye Chen, her heart seemed to have stopped beating. This guy really knew how to scare people!
Xia Ruoxue’s mother’s expression did not look right. This kid challenged Chen Baoguo, yet somehow came back alive?
From what she knew, Jiang Yuanli was also supposed to take action there.
These two people actually allowed Ye Chen to walk out of the martial arts arena alive?
Xia Ruoxue’s mother was about to chase Ye Chen away when she saw Wu Xiangming’s expression change. He released his aura as he walked toward Ye Chen!
Everyone was surprised. Did Ye Chen not go to the martial arts arena? Had he stood his opponent and the referees up?
It was definitely possible…
Otherwise, how could he have survived?
There was a rule that once someone accepted a challenge, but withdrew halfway, the referees had the right to kill them!
Seeing Wu Xiangming’s imposing manner, everyone sighed. Ye Chen was going to suffer!
Wu Xiangming approached Ye Chen aggressively, but suddenly knelt down on one knee and cupped his fists!
He looked extremely respectful!
Was he bowing to Ye Chen?
“Wu Xiangming of the Wu family greets Mr. Ye!”
This scene caused everyone’s expressions to change drastically..