socalfunplaces Chapter 1167: An Unexpected Incident at the Party
Chapter 1167: An Unexpected Incident at the Party
Seemingly emboldened by the presence of an audience, Potter said, "Changing women so quickly? Looks like you're quite the ladies' man! Unlike us, the women chosen by our families are all from prestigious clans, not so easily discarded."
Potter's words sounded like he was envying Xiao Mingyang's freedom. But everyone around could tell that Potter was mocking Xiao Mingyang's women for lacking status and being vulgar women who couldn't be presented in public.
He glanced at Potter with a cold look, and that one glance sent a chill down Potter's spine.
In fact, he hadn't had much contact with Xiao Mingyang. Including this time, there were only three times in total. One of those times was when Xiao Mingyang was "sick," and his dazed and silly appearance made people scoff at him.
So in Potter's mind, Xiao Mingyang was just a bit cold, nothing to be afraid of. But now, it seemed like he was truly getting to know this handsome Eastern man for the first time.
Although he sensed danger, with so many people around him casting their gazes in his direction, Potter couldn't back down, so he continued to provoke Xiao Mingyang fearlessly.
"They also said you were sick, but you look fine now, not like a fool at all. I said, were you pretending to be a fool before, just to gain sympathy? I didn't expect your Xiao Group to have fallen to such a state that you need to rely on sympathy to stand on your own two feet."
After saying this, Potter exchanged smiles with the people around him, completely unaware of the approaching danger.
Xiao Mingyang had no emotional attachment to the Xiao Group, and he wouldn't care what others said. Therefore, Potter failed to anger Xiao Mingyang. Instead, he retorted sharply, "If I remember correctly, your father has only married his fifth wife. This marriage has brought your family enormous wealth, allowing the business to continue to thrive. It's quite remarkable that someone can gain a foothold in high society through women!"
Although Xiao Mingyang's words were straightforward, they were all true. The surrounding guests then turned their attention to Potter, to see how he would resolve this thorny issue.
Potter was furious that his attempt to sow discord had backfired, making him the laughingstock of others. Clenching his fist, he roared, "Nonsense! That's not gentlemanly behavior. You'd better provide evidence for what you're saying, or you'll regret attending this party!"
Taking a glass of brandy from the waiter's tray, Xiao Mingyang said dismissively, "Evidence? I didn't crawl under your bed, how am I supposed to get evidence? As for what I just said, I was merely quoting a passage from Time magazine. If you have any questions, you can go to the magazine. Oh, by the way, this time there's evidence!"
Faced with Xiao Mingyang's provocative gaze, Potter really wanted to smash the bastard's nose! But in such a solemn occasion, he couldn't refute the other party, so he could only swallow all his resentment and turn away angrily amidst the various expressions of the crowd.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Mingyang easily resolved Potter's difficult situation, and everyone couldn't help but believe the news that Xiao Mingyang's illness had been cured. If he were still in a dazed state, he wouldn't be so eloquent.
Holding his wine glass, Xiao Mingyang looked at Lin Yuqing by the window, gave her a reassuring smile, and then slowly walked towards her.
When Lin Yuqing watched Potter leave angrily, she knew that this time it was a close call, and breathed a sigh of relief.
Before Lin Yuqing could even see Xiao Mingyang, she saw a voluptuous, fair-skinned young woman walk up to her with an arrogant expression.
Although the woman was domineering, Lin Yuqing didn't care; all her attention was focused on the dress she was wearing.
This dress... is exactly the same as the one I'm wearing!
Thinking back to that day when she was trying to persuade Xiao Mingyang not to be filled with evil thoughts and accept Xiao Jincheng's kindness, she realized that she herself had been tricked!
With a helpless smile, Lin Yuqing thought to herself, "As long as I'm in the Xiao family, the struggle will never end!"
"why are you laughing!"
Michelle was furious when she heard from her sisters that someone had worn the same outfit as her. She had originally intended to use her beauty and poise to outshine the other woman, crushing her pride like a princess.
But when she saw Lin Yuqing, she realized that the dress actually suited the woman better, perfectly showcasing her elegant and serene temperament. Combined with her attire and the subtle smile on her lips, it was as if Lin Yuqing was the high and mighty princess, while she herself was merely a cheap imitation!
This perception infuriated Michelle. In Britain, everyone knew she was the fashion queen, and countless socialites looked up to her as a trendsetter. If she were outshone by someone else, she would become the object of ridicule!
So Michelle wouldn't allow herself to lose, so she held her head high and looked proud.
Although Michelle's aggressive attitude was very uncomfortable, Lin Yuqing felt that Michelle was just a spoiled little princess and shouldn't be difficult to deal with.
Lin Yuqing deliberately looked me up and down, then said seriously, "I thought I was perfect for this dress, but I never imagined there were people more suitable for it than me!"
Lin Yuqing's words were like a gentle breeze, soothing the anger in Michelle's heart. In addition, Lin Yuqing's expression was serious, as if she were very serious.
Seeing Michelle looking at her, Lin Yuqing quickly smiled at her and said in a friendly manner, "Hello, I am Xiao Mingyang's wife, my name is Lin Yuqing. This is my son, Xuan'er."
As she spoke, Lin Yuqing bent down and patted Xuan'er's head, saying, "Xuan'er, quickly say hello to them."
Looking up, Xuan'er exclaimed with a look of amazement mixed with a touch of shyness, "Hello, beautiful sister!"
Although Xuan'er is just a child, he is so exquisitely beautiful, as if he stepped out of a painting, almost unreal. Michelle was overjoyed to be praised by such a little guy.
But Lin Yuqing's dress was so eye-catching that Michelle couldn't help but ask Xuan'er, "You said I'm a pretty older sister, so who's prettier, me or your mommy?"
“Of course my mommy is prettier!” Xuan’er’s words made Michelle’s expression change, but she explained slowly and calmly, “Even if my mommy becomes an old woman, she will still be the most beautiful in my heart, because she is my mommy!”
When Xuan'er said this, her tone was full of pride and self-satisfaction. It had nothing to do with Lin Yuqing's beauty or ugliness; it was only because she was the one who gave birth to and raised her that she deserved to be called the most beautiful.
Xuan'er's sweet and caring demeanor made everyone around him smile, thinking how lucky this woman was to have such a gentleman taking care of her; it was truly enviable.