Chapter 4 has finally arrived
The ladies nodded in a daze, yet Bi Yang was not as enchanted by Teng Yi as the others. Having known him since childhood, one would inevitably develop a sense of resistance, especially considering that he was her own biological brother
"Oh, the hairband from last year is really beautiful," Du Mingxuan said, a hint of confusion passing through her eyes, as this hairband seemed familiar from somewhere.
It was only after Du Mingxuan mentioned it that everyone noticed the seemingly simple yet intricately crafted headband on Luo Nian's head.
The hostile gaze directed at Luonian seems to have grown increasingly resentful. Biyang, with a somewhat unpleasant expression, handed the corked bottle back to Luonian, saying, "Go ahead and drink, but don't let others think that our family is arrogant."
What does he want to devour, this guy is still so frivolous. Luo Nian's face turned even redder, and the jealous gazes shooting in from all directions could almost turn her into a hornet's nest
Luo Nian was startled and took a step back, but was forcefully pulled back again. His large, glass-like eyes sparkled, and his fair, tender cheeks flushed bright red, "Second, Second Brother..."
"Teng Yi." Not far away, Tian He Zhen Ao softly called out, her gaze filled with tenderness as it rested on her outstanding son, but it suddenly turned cold when it fell upon Luo Nian, whom he held in his embrace.
Teng Yi raised her beautiful eyebrows playfully, leaning close to Luo Nian's ear and whispering, "I'll be waiting for you in my room after it's over, my little darling." After saying this, she released Luo Nian, her hands tucked into her pockets as she slowly walked towards Tian Tang Zhen Ao, her languid and enchanting posture making it impossible for one not to be captivated.
It is indeed not ... ...
Luo Nian hurriedly gulped it down, even choking several times. Her glass-like big eyes became teary, and her cheeks flushed with a rosy hue, making her look even more like a pure and innocent little white rabbit
Uh... this is the birthday gift that my second brother gave me last year..." Luo Nian's cheeks were flushed, and she said shyly.
He chuckled softly, and then, before Luonian could react, he kissed her forehead. His gaze fell upon the headband she was wearing, and his smile seemed to deepen a little more. "As always, your cuteness makes me want to devour you, my little darling"
The women exchanged a glance, their smiles deepening slightly, while the disdain and pride in their eyes grew even more pronounced
It was unclear who exclaimed, but the voice coincided perfectly with that of the falling year: "Isn't that the 'Beloved' personally crafted by the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II and given to his favorite concubine Nefertari? It was sold for fifty million euros at the auction in France last year!" It is said that the headband carries Ramses II's deep affection for Nefertari, and any woman who possesses it will attain happiness, which is why many women desire to obtain it, and many men wish to gift it to their beloved.
For the next generation, it seems I still need to find a lady of pure noble lineage
"Ah, thank you." He held a glass of juice in one hand and wrapped his other arm around the petite Luo Nian, his smile wicked like a mischievous child. "I missed my little treasure too much, so I had to rush back as soon as I finished my work. How about it? Did my little treasure feel touched? Did you miss me?" He suddenly lowered his head to lean closer to Luo Nian, his peach blossom eyes filled with mist, only he knew how serious this question was.
"Tsk tsk, I heard that women who wear it can attain happiness. Luo Nian shouldn't mind if we also share in the glory," Bi Yang said coldly, pulling at the corner of her mouth. As she spoke, she stepped forward and reached for the hairband on Luo Nian's head, deliberately tugging at a small handful of Luo Nian's hair and pulling it forcefully towards her. Luo Nian stumbled forward in Bi Yang's direction but was unaware that someone had extended a foot to trip her. Bi Yang let go with a cold laugh, and Luo Nian immediately fell to the ground, her forehead hitting the table leg. The pastries and drinks on the table came crashing down, splattering all over Luo Nian.
Biyang's expression was somewhat unpleasant as she snatched the wine from Teng Yi's hand, her smile appearing somewhat stiff. "Hehe... Second Brother, why did you suddenly come back? You must not have eaten yet, right? You can't drink on an empty stomach. Here, drink this." She picked up a glass of juice from the table beside her and handed it to Teng Yi, her hand trembling slightly, so she had no choice but to place the red wine on the table. There was no helping it; she was genuinely frightened by Teng Yi. Both sons were the apple of Tianzheng's eye, and her affection for them far exceeded her own. If she accidentally let anything happen to him, who knew how their mother would punish her.
A illegitimate daughter is just an illegitimate daughter, making such a disgraceful appearance at such an important occasion
Luo Nian sat on the ground, her hair dripping with alcohol, her head lowered, one hand resting on the other arm as if she were protecting a small animal of her own
The corners of her mouth were somewhat stiff. She had basically glanced at the items sent by Tengyi or had directly put them into the cabinet without even looking at them, as he always gave her various bizarre and seemingly prank-like gifts. There was even one time when he sent her a caveman's skull. On the other hand, the items sent by Zhenyi were generally more luxurious and valuable. She was worried that it would provoke jealousy in Biyang and lead to damage, so she chose from what Tengyi had given her. She only took out this headband because she thought it was relatively low-key and did not seem very valuable, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be such a high-profile item.
Biyang frowned, as the lowly person actually dared to call her sister! She had already felt displeased with Luonian, and now was even more irritated by her slow movements. However, she could not embarrass herself in such a setting. She took the drink that was handed to her and downed it in one go, then glared at her, as if to say that if she didn't drink, she would be forced to.
Upon hearing this, the atmosphere among the ladies turned sour and fell into silence. Bi Yang furrowed her brows and couldn't help but clench her fists. How could a mere illegitimate daughter, who disrupted their family, receive such affection from her brothers? The eldest brother treated her well, giving her all the good things. She had always thought that the second brother, who seemed to play with her like a cat with a mouse, did not truly like her. After all, it was common for Teng Yi to be capricious, with nine out of ten of his words being false. Yet, she never expected that he secretly gifted her such wonderful things!
"Oh, my God!" The women surrounding Luonian seemed startled by his sudden fall, retreating a few steps. The commotion was so great that everyone's gaze fell upon Luonian, whose forehead was scraped and bleeding. His white dress and hair were stained with colorful food and drinks, leaving the little white rabbit in a state of utter disarray. Yet, no one came forward to help; everyone merely watched with indifference, occasionally whispering and pointing.
... ...
Luo Nian timidly glanced at Bi Yang, took the red wine, and then casually picked up a glass from the table, hesitatingly handing it to Bi Yang, "Sister... sister, you should drink too."
As an illegitimate daughter, one does not even know which corner of the world their mother comes from; impure bloodlines are akin to underdeveloped minds, and no matter how good-looking one may be, they are still a fool
Little Luo! A voice of surprise echoed at the door, and Luo Nian's body stiffened, as if she were a startled creature. No one noticed the hint of a smile that flashed in her eyes, obscured by her hair. Finally, he has returned, making her wait for such a long time. This inferior wine has made her feel so cold that she almost couldn't hold back.