Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 87: The Strange Physiognomist (3)_1

"Qing, eat up, eat up. This is your favorite dish," Shangguan You said, quickly picking up several chopsticks full of food for Shangguan Qing, successfully stifling the words he was about to say.

"Miss Shangguan, the lobster here is very fresh. Have a taste," Wanqian said with a smile as she stood up, placing a particularly large lobster into Shangguan You’s bowl and then intently watching how Shangguan You ate it.

"Thank you." Shangguan You looked at the lobster in her bowl. This was a fine dish, but unfortunately, she disliked it too. Was Wanqian trying to test her? The corners of Shangguan You’s mouth curled up slightly.

"Miss Shangguan, don’t you like seafood?" Shen Cheng’s gentle voice rose as his gaze remained fixed on Shangguan You.

"It’s not that. I just don’t like these things; they always seem to have a fishy taste. Thank you all for your kindness. These are indeed good things, but apart from fish and crabs, I don’t eat any other seafood," Shangguan You replied with a faint smile, picking the lobster out of her bowl.

"Then that’s really a shame," Shen Cheng said smoothly, though his heart was in turmoil, unsettled for a long time. Even her seafood-eating habits were exactly the same.

Wanqian’s chopsticks dropped directly onto the table. When she realized everyone was looking at her, she quickly recovered from her lapse, chuckled apologetically, and made up an excuse.

"Didn’t you used to enjoy eating this before, Sister? Why have you changed your tastes?" Shangguan Rou asked quizzically as she peeled shrimp shells.

"Yeah, how come I’ve never heard that my cousin doesn’t like these things?" Li Meisu looked at Shangguan You in surprise. In just half a year, this Shangguan You had become inscrutable. But was this change for the better or for worse? free𝑤ebnovel.com

"Some habits can be changed," Shangguan You chuckled lightly, bowing her head to elegantly eat the food in front of her. "For example, I lived here for fifteen years, and then I moved to B City with Aunt Zhang; we got along very well there too. So, things I liked before, I may not necessarily like now. And things I disliked before, I might really enjoy now."

"Don’t worry. With Qing by your side, you won’t be alone in the future. Whatever you don’t like, I won’t force you. You’re still you. Just be happy and cheerful, that’s what matters. Leave everything else to me."

"Youyou, in the future, I’ll be there too. Wherever you go, I will follow. From now on, I’ll be the one accompanying you," Gui Mo said, shooting her a flirtatious look, then another coquettish glance.

"From now on, we’re with you, and nobody can bully our girl," Gui Jun also chimed in. Youyou is our princess; no one can bully her.

"Shangguan You, are you going back to B City to study after the New Year, or will you stay in Beijing?" Gui Luo’s crisp voice sounded. She glanced at the gentle-faced Shangguan Qing before turning to Shangguan You. If Shangguan You stayed here, she would slowly have more opportunities to see Shangguan Qing.

"We’ll see after the New Year," Shangguan You said indifferently. It didn’t matter to her where she stayed. She just wondered if matters in B City were settled yet. After all, Li Qing and her brother, Zhong Mingyang, Long Hua, and Chu Yi, had only just made contact. Who knew if any conflicts would arise?

Shen Jia listened as everyone revolved around Shangguan You, her already sour mood becoming even more sullen. She glanced at her cousin Shen Cheng; his expression was a bit unsightly, and he seemed lost in thought. Shen Jia had originally wanted to mock Shangguan You. However, seeing that Shen Cheng remained silent, Shangguan Rou was enjoying her meal, and Duan Mei was firmly holding her hand, she held back her words.

The meal brought joy to some and was like chewing wax to others. Shangguan You’s smile lingered, her eyes periodically sweeping over Shen Cheng and Wanqian. She was deliberately unsettling them, deliberately making them think of Wanyou—the fear they suppressed, the memories they wanted to forget. She would help them recall them, bit by bit.

A year had passed. Now, the revenge was just beginning.

"Cousin, there’s a private party tonight. Would you all like to join?" Shangguan Rou’s gentle voice rang out. A trace of coldness flickered in Shangguan Qing’s eyes. Shangguan Rou was originally a tag-along; was she planning to drag a few more along now?

"What kind of party is it? I haven’t heard of it. Gui Luo, do you know?" Li Meisu’s beautiful eyes flashed as she asked Gui Luo beside her.

"It seems like a private party, right, brother?" Gui Luo asked, lifting her gaze to Gui Jun and Gui Mo. She seemed to recall them mentioning it, but she hadn’t paid much attention.

"That’s a men’s gathering. What are you girls doing trying to join in?" Gui Jun snorted coldly, making Gui Luo obediently lower her head.

"Qing, you’re so mean! Letting me tag along to a men’s gathering? With so many men around, are you trying to make me look silly? You bad guy!" Shangguan You’s voice had a touch of coquettishness as her hands lightly patted Shangguan Qing’s chest.

Shangguan Qing grabbed Shangguan You’s hand. His girl was getting smarter; she knew how to help him out of a tight spot now.

"I was originally thinking of taking you to gain some experience. Since you’ve said so, then just stay home obediently. Qing was wrong. Don’t be angry, girl. When there’s a suitable party for you, I’ll take you, okay?"

"Hmph! Qing, don’t think you can deceive me. You’re always bullying me. I’m going to tell Uncle and let him spank you!" As Shangguan You’s playful words fell, laughter rippled through those around them. Shangguan Rou’s and Li Meisu’s beautiful faces stiffened slightly, their lips twitching. They’re definitely doing this on purpose. Shangguan You is doing this because she definitely doesn’t want to take her!

Throughout the meal, Shen Cheng and Wanqian felt as if they were chewing wax; the food was tasteless to them. Shen Cheng had originally planned to connect with Gui Jun, hoping for business dealings with the Gui family. However, due to some of Shangguan You’s seemingly unintentional actions and tones, his plan was completely disrupted. He didn’t snap out of it until everyone had finished eating.

When it came time to pay the bill, the exorbitant prices on the menu made Shen Cheng’s refined face twitch involuntarily. To him, the money was a small matter. However, these dishes would cost at most fifty thousand at his hotel, while the price here was two hundred thirty-five thousand. They were really fleecing him!