Chapter 856: She Ignores You

“I just…

placed too much importance on it.

Tonight is my first banquet hosted since returning to China.

My original intention was to avoid inconveniencing the guests by letting outsiders in, but I ended up complicating things.

If I’d known earlier, I would have been more cautious.”

Yaen Chi glanced at her, his eyes flickered with an inscrutable depth.

“I heard that it was Chu Yao who was supposed to go out and fetch people, and you took up the task.

Since you agreed, the affair should be handled smoothly.

It can’t be brushed off just as carelessness with a mess like this.”

Yi Qinghuan raised her head in shock.

She didn’t have time to hide the panic in her eyes.

Yaen Chi’s lips still carried his signature smile, and his tone sounded casual.

But Yi Qinghuan suddenly felt as if she’d been seen through instantly.

She wanted to say that Nan Jiaojiao didn’t have an invitation and insisted on barging in, that it was Nan Jiaojiao’s fault for being inconsiderate.

But she hadn’t expected Yaen Chi to know about her conversation with Chu Yao.

“I…”

“I still have some connections with Miss Lu.

Tomorrow I can speak with her, see if my little influence counts,” Yaen Chi said.

“But it’s risky.

Miss Lu cares most about Gao Zhe and Jiaojiao, and you managed to offend both of them.

My intervention might not work.”

Yi Qinghuan felt both shocked and angry inside, clenching her palm tightly to force herself to calm down.

Whatever she said now would be useless.

She swallowed her words and obediently lowered her head, “I understand.

I’m sorry for bothering Brother Chi.

I’ll go in and greet the guests now.”

“Go ahead.”

Yi Qinghuan hurried off, and even from behind one could see she was clearly flustered.

No one can rival Lu Zhenzhen in making Yi Qinghuan feel this pressured.

She hasn’t shown up yet.

If she were to come personally, this banquet would be done for tonight.

“What a close call, lucky for me I hadn’t offended Miss Lu before.”

Yaen Chi leaned against Bo Yanching, but as soon as he touched Bo Yanching’s arm, he was shoved away.

Yaen Chi felt annoyed inside, what’s the big deal?

Just being mean to him, yet when Nan Jiaojiao was here, Bo Yanching didn’t even breathe loudly.

But he dared not say it outright.

Mo Tingshen had no such reservations and directly mocked Bo Yanching, “Did Jiaojiao not see you?”

Bo Yanching paused his expression, raised his eyes, showing no difference on his face, and subtly darkened his voice, “She saw.”

“Really?” Mo Tingshen smirked, “Then she deliberately wanted to ignore you.”

“Ahem…” Yaen Chi silently gave Mo Tingshen a thumbs-up behind his back but said aloud, “What’s up, Mo the Fox?

Do you have to mess with people today?”

Mo Tingshen’s smile deepened, “Just asking, why can’t I?”

Bo Yanching shot him a cold look, “Your debts.”

Mo Tingshen reined in his smile wisely and said no more.

Back in the banquet hall again, the atmosphere was no longer as lively as before.

No matter how Yi Qinghuan tried to remedy the situation, the way people treated her wasn’t as friendly as before.

Some didn’t want to fake pleasantry, so while not directly ridiculing her, they skillfully declined conversation.

The circle is only so big, and everyone knew each other.

Even though it was Yi Qinghuan’s event, at this moment, no one paid her attention, instead grouping in twos and threes to chat.

So the party didn’t grow cold.

Quite a few people still sneaked glances at Chu Yao’s side, more curious about Nan Jiaojiao, yet no one dared to approach and speak.

Chu Yao and Nan Jiaojiao occupied a table, the table wasn’t big, so it was crowded with dishes and pastries.

As they chatted while eating and nearly satisfied, someone said:

“Miss Yi, I heard you planned quite a few programs tonight?

It’s already this late, why not bring them out?

Everyone is bored.”