"Mom, that's not what I meant. I mean Yan Xin has excellent character and family background, making her very suitable for Ming Run?" Wu Yuan glanced at Meng Yuan, deliberately speaking loudly, "Our He family wants a daughter-in-law from an equal family, not someone from a humble background who doesn't even have a job."
"Hmph! I'm telling you, Wu Yuan, our He family doesn't need to ruin the happiness of our children through arranged marriages. My daughter sacrificing herself for an arranged marriage is a living example. The men of the He family are upright and talented, needing no family support whatsoever."
"Ming Run's wife must be someone Ming Run loves, someone he's compatible with and reciprocates feelings with for him to be happy."
"If you dare to interfere with Ming Run's marriage, I'll be the first to not let you off."
"You're foolish and can't distinguish right from wrong. I won't say anything if you let others manipulate you, but if you go too far, don't blame me for being impolite." The old lady spoke righteously, her expression stern.
Jiang Nuan was somewhat impressed; such an old lady was rare in wealthy families.
"Mom..."
"Don't 'Mom' me, I'm Dad too?" The old lady stood up and looked at Meng Yuan and Jiang Nuan.
"Nuannuan, Yuanyuan, come here, accompany me to the banquet hall."
Jiang Nuan and Meng Yuan, who were called upon, were speechless.
They couldn't refuse the old lady's request, so they walked out, one on each side, supporting her.
Yan Xin and Wu Yuan wore unpleasant expressions.
Mu Jiu Chen glanced at the two who looked as if they had eaten feces and smiled slyly.
He Ming Run looked at him and smiled gratefully. He couldn't let Meng Yuan know his feelings yet.
If she knew his feelings, she would distance herself from him.
Everyone went to the hall. The banquet was lively with elegant ladies and the clinking of glasses.
When the girls saw Mu Jiu Chen and He Ming Run, they were thrilled. Attending a banquet like the He family's offered a chance to marry into wealth.
As the hostess, the old lady was greeted by many people.
She smiled and nodded in response.
What piqued everyone's curiosity were the two beautiful young women beside her. Who were they?
Jiang Nuan and Meng Yuan sensed the envious gazes from the other women and shook their heads inwardly.
If their hands were holding Mu Jiu Chen's, the women here could kill them with their eyes.
Wu Yuan saw Yan Xin's distressed expression and gently patted her hand to comfort her.
"Xinxin, don't worry, I'm here. You'll have a chance."
"Thank you, Auntie!" Yan Xin smiled and nodded, thinking how foolish the old lady was.
She didn't believe her own son but believed her words instead.
This was good; she could use the old lady to get He Ming Run.
Her love for He Ming Run wasn't a recent thing.
The first time she saw He Ming Run, that night, her dreams were filled with his handsome face and the moment he lowered his head to kiss her, such a beautiful feeling.
She still remembered it clearly. She longed to be kissed by He Ming Run in reality; his clean and elegant demeanor was so captivating.
Lu Qiaoyi and Lu Jinyue were also invited to the banquet.
Lu Qiaoyi's jealousy surged when she saw Mu Jiu Chen accompanying Jiang Nuan.
According to the information from Reid, the person who took Liu Fei's phone at that time was Meng Yuan and Jiang Nuan.
What these two women knew remained uncertain.
However, if Jiang Nuan dared to snatch her man, she shouldn't blame Lu Qiaoyi for being impolite.
Because of Liu Fei's death, she had to stay here to find out the truth.
She also didn't dare to see Jiang Shuo. Someone must be monitoring Jiang Shuo. She was truly scared now, wondering who else knew her identity in secret.
Seeing a woman like Jiang Nuan being honored and supported by Old Mrs. He also made her jealous.
She, Lu Qiaoyi, a renowned figure in Modu, was repeatedly overshadowed by a woman who had been abandoned.
No matter where Jiang Nuan went, her beauty was dazzling.
"Oh! Old Madam, where did you find these two beautiful young ladies?" a noblewoman, who knew the old lady, asked playfully.
The old lady smiled and replied, "Mrs. Lin, these two are my esteemed guests."
Mrs. Lin's gaze fell on Jiang Nuan's face, and she seemed to recognize her. She looked at Jiang Nuan meaningfully, surprised that these were the old lady's esteemed guests.
"Isn't this the abandoned daughter of the Jiang family, Jiang Nuan?"
Everyone initially found Jiang Nuan somewhat familiar, but Mrs. Lin's reminder made them realize instantly.
"Oh! So it's that shrewd Jiang Nuan. The Jiang family fell into ruin, yet Jiang Nuan climbed onto the He family's tree. This woman's methods are truly terrifying."
"Isn't that right? Such banquets are clearly for catching a wealthy husband. With her captivating beauty, men will naturally fall at her feet."
"Shameless, you little slut!" A heavily made-up woman stomped her foot in displeasure.
Meng Yuan looked angrily at the people around them, disgusted by their sycophancy over the years.
Despite their good education, their upbringing was so poor.
Jiang Nuan listened to the various insults, her gaze sweeping sharply over everyone.
When they met her sharp gaze, they lowered their heads in fear.
Jiang Nuan said, "If your eyes aren't blind and your ears aren't deaf, you should know that the Jiang family wronged me, not that I am ruthless. If I hear any more insults directed at me, don't blame me for not being polite."
"Oh! Little slut, how do you plan to be impolite?" The heavily made-up young lady from before stepped forward, crossing her arms with arrogance, looking disdainfully at Jiang Nuan.
She even winked at Mu Jiu Chen behind Jiang Nuan.
Mu Jiu Chen's deep gaze fixed on the woman as if he could devour her.
The woman fearfully withdrew her gaze quickly.
Jiang Nuan looked at Old Mrs. He, apologizing with a clear voice, "Old Madam, I am truly sorry. I absolutely have no intention of causing trouble, but these people's mouths are too foul and need to be taught a lesson."
The old lady also knew Jiang Nuan's situation. She nodded slightly, "Nuannuan, do whatever you wish. It is our He family's fault for inviting such vulgar people to our banquet."
Everyone: "..." It felt as if the old lady was fawning over Jiang Nuan.
Jiang Nuan nodded slightly, walked up to the heavily made-up woman, and suddenly raised her hand, slapping the woman hard across the face.
Everyone: "..." This Jiang Nuan is so arrogant.
Meng Yuan was delighted. Yay!
Nuannuan is the best!
"Ah..." The woman never dreamed Jiang Nuan would dare to do this.
"Jiang Nuan, do you know who I am? How dare you hit me." The woman felt very wronged, extremely wronged. Her eyes looked at Jiang Nuan maliciously. Being hit by such a woman in front of so many people was an insult to her.
"I don't care who you are! I only know you insulted me." Jiang Nuan's expression was indifferent, her calm demeanor languid. People like her shouldn't be indulged; indulging them would only turn them into rabid dogs that bite.
"You little slut..."
"Slap..." Jiang Nuan slapped the woman across the face again.