C21 Who Are You Trying to Seduce?

Some people were already started gossiping in a low voice "Who is that? She looks gorgeous!"

"I've never seen her. She should be one of the guest of the Jing Family!"

Five years ago when Jing Ning left the Jing Family, she was still young and not as beautiful as she was right now. Furthermore, she had spent most of her time studying, so not many people had seen her before.

Therefore, no one actually recognized her when she appeared at the banquet.

Although others might not recognize her, but Jing Xiaoya did.

At this moment, she was surrounded by a group of people, but when she saw the woman walking in through the door, she could not help but be in a daze.

Is that Jing Ning?

In her impression, Jing Ning always either wore a formal or a casual outfit.

It looked neat and tidy, yet it was also plain and dull. One would feel that she lacked feminity after being with her for some time.

Besides, she rarely put on makeup and tidied her hair. Her long, black hair was always straight and black, causing her to look old fashion.

This sort of dressing could be considered a good choice if it was placed among the ordinary working class females.

However, if she was to compare among the socialites who dressed up meticulously every day, it would indeed be too ordinary.

However, a dull person like her dressed up like an angel descended from heaven today, amazed everyone in the hall.

She could not help but clench her fists tightly.

The girls around her asked curiously, "Xiaoya, who's she? She's so beautiful. Is she also a guest you've invited today?"

"Could she be a celebrity?"

"I don't think so. If she was really a celebrity, she'd have become famous long ago and it's impossible that I know nothing about her."

All their words were like needles, stabbing into Jing Xiaoya's heart one after another.

She secretly gritted her teeth and took a deep breath after a while.

"Don't you know her? That's my sister Jing Ning! "

"Huh?"

"How could it be her?"

All of them was shocked beyond belief.

Jing Xiaoya smiled gently, "Can't blame all of you for not recognizing her. After all, she has changed a lot compared to five years ago. Actually, if it's the first time I see her, I wouldn't have believed that it's her too!"

There was a hidden meaning in her words, and someone immediately understood.

"Did you mean that your sister had plastic surgery?"

"No wonder. I used to think that she looked quite ordinary. How could she become so beautiful now?"

"Tsk! It's probably because of the influence of the scandal five years ago. Perhaps she's afraid that someone might recognize her and throw rotten eggs at her face if she didn't go for plastic surgery!"

"Pfft! That makes sense."

Jing Xiaoya put on a troubled look as if she felt bad when they badmouthed Jing Ning.

"Don't say that about my sister. It wasn't her fault five years ago..."

"Xiaoya, you're just too kind. If she hadn't stolen your work, would you have missed the quota for the Royal Arts Academy?"

"That's right. Compared to you, she'd just gone abroad for a few years to hide. And now no one would even mention what she did anymore. How about you? Being sad about this for so long, who will compensate for your loss?"

"I think she might be targeting you this time. Xiaoya, you have to stay cautious!"

A group of gossip girls was discussing among themselves. Jing Xiaoya tried to dissuade them in a low voice, yet she revealed a hint of success in her eyes.

On the other side, Jing Ning walked up to Wang Xuemei.

"Why did you come this late?"

Jing Xiaode frowned with displeasure.

Jing Ning glanced at him indifferently and said "I've already given you face by attending this banquet, Mr. Jing."

"You!"

Jing Xiaode was triggered by her arrogant behavior, sweeping his eyes across her gown and roared at her angrily.

"Why are you wearing like that today? Today is Xiaoya's birthday banquet, not yours! Who are you trying to seduce by dressing up like this?"

Jing Ning stared at him with shock filled her eyes.

Because even if she knew that her father did not love her, but she did not know he hate her to this extent.

Now... with the words he said.

She felt totally disappointed and left no expression showed on her face.

"Whatever I wear, it's none of your business!"

"You!"

"Enough!"

A dignified voice sounded, Wang Xuemei interrupted him out of a sudden.

She called for a waiter and asked him to bring a glass of wine to Jing Ning, then said in a deep voice, "Do you think is appropriate to cause such a big commotion in the public? Enough with the nonsense!"

Jing Xiaode were somewhat dissatisfied and wanted to say something else. However, Wang Xuemei glared at him.

So, he could only swallow back his words.

Jing Ning coldly smirked. After that, a waiter brought her a light cocktail with an enticing smell of alcohol.

Wang Xuemei glanced at her then landed her gaze at the wine glass. She took a deep breath and said, "Your god grandma is here. You should know how to explain to her about you and Young Master Moo, shouldn't you?"

"What do you want me to say?"

"Just say that you and Young Master Moo broke up a long time ago due to incompatible personalities. Besides, it has nothing to do with Xiaoya."

Jing Ning coldly smiled and readily agreed, "Sure."

Wang Xuemei nodded her head in satisfaction, raised her glass and clinked against Jing Ning's out of a sudden.

"Sorry to make you go through all these troubles. But don't worry, I'll remember all your merit and make it up to you in the future."

Jing Ning raised her eyebrows, feeling slightly surprise by her attitude.

However, she did not give further thought to it, thinking that Wang Xuemei needed her help, so she deliberately said these touching words. It happened that she was thirsty, so she raised the cup and took a sip of the cocktail.

With that, Wang Xuemei brought her to meet Old Madam Yu.

Old Madam Yu had actually seen Jing Ning from afar just now. After all, she came today just for her.

It had been 5 years since they last met. When she saw Jing Ning, she realized that the shy little girl back then had already grown up.

That aloof and elegant aura was exactly just like her mother's, as if her god daughter had been reborn.

The Old Madam was so excited the moment she saw Jing Ning and before they approach, she got someone to help her to staggered over.

"My little girl Ning! It's really you!"

Jing Ning saw that Old Madam Yu was staggering, she immediately walked over to support her.

"God Grandma!"

"Girl, when did you come back? Why didn't you visit me?"

Old Madam Yu, who had always been calm, was so excited that she was at the verge of tears, same went to Jing Ning.

"I'm sorry for not being able to visit you. Are you well?"

"Good, I'm good."

There was a knot in Jing Ning's heart due to the incident five years ago. Thus, she did not contact many people when she returned to the country two years ago.

Old Madam Yu seemed to understand her difficulties and patted her hand to comfort her, "Girl, everything is fine now. It's good to have you back."

Wang Xuemei walked forward and smiled, "Old Madam, Jing Ning has something to say to you."

As she spoke, she gave Jing Ning a warning look.

Jing Ning smiled mockingly, "Why are you in such a hurry? What you've told me, I'll naturally tell her. Can't we talk about the good old days first?"