Rekindled Hearts: The Tycoon’s Reluctant Love
Chapter 334 - Chapter 334 Chapter 333 Meeting at the Banquet

Chapter 334: Chapter 333: Meeting at the Banquet Chapter 334: Chapter 333: Meeting at the Banquet “`

Inside a large family, power struggles are inevitable, especially now that Old Master Nangong has not yet delegated his authority.

Ming Yao knew too well that this trip to the Nangong Family required utmost caution, for a single misstep could potentially cost her life!

But she was not afraid, she was determined to uncover the real culprit behind her mother’s death!

The Nangong Family resided in the Orchid Garden Villa District.

Orchid Garden Villa District was inhabited by the wealthiest and most powerful elites of Li City.

The Nangong Family lived in a stand-alone villa at the very end of the district, occupying thousands of square meters.

Upon learning that Old Master Nangong had gone to receive Ming Yao, Nangong Wei and his wife Ning Shu stood at the doorway to greet her.

“So this is Yaoyao? She is truly beautiful!” said Nangong Wei with a smile.

Ning Shu glanced at Ming Yao, noting she looked just like Ming Ying, and felt a flicker of displeasure, although she did not show it on her face.

Ming Yao observed the couple’s expressions closely, not missing the fleeting displeasure in Ning Shu’s eyes.

In the living room, a television was on, and an exceedingly beautiful girl was lying on the sofa watching it.

Hearing the noise, she looked up.

Seeing Old Master Nangong had returned, she quickly got to her feet to greet him, “Grandfather.”

As she spoke, she caught sight of Ming Yao behind Old Master Nangong. The smile on her face collapsed instantly.

Nangong Xuan was the cherished pearl of the main branch and the only daughter among the younger generation of the Nangong Family.

She was the most favored at home.

Naturally, anyone would feel annoyed by the sudden appearance of a girl who was even more beautiful and exquisite than herself.

“She must be the daughter of that vixen, right? She looks like she’s been carved from the same mold…”

Fearing Old Master Nangong might get angry, Ning Shu quickly interrupted Nangong Xuan before she could finish, “Xuanxuan, this is your cousin, the only daughter of your Fourth Uncle!”

Nangong Xuan said disdainfully, “Her mom was a flirt, who knows if she’s really Fourth Uncle’s daughter, she could just be some bastard from outside.”

Old Master Nangong’s face darkened, “Xiao Xuan, don’t talk nonsense, Ming Yao is your Fourth Uncle’s daughter!”

Nangong Xuan looked down on Ming Yao and naturally would not regard her with proper respect.

Old Master Nangong called the butler and instructed him to take Ming Yao to her room to rest.

Before Ming Yao went upstairs, Old Master Nangong added, “There will be a banquet at home tomorrow evening, mainly to select a fiance for Xiao Xuan. The young talents of Li City’s eligible bachelors will all come over. If you take a fancy to anyone tomorrow, let Grandpa know.”

Ming Yao did not say much. She simply nodded and then walked upstairs.

Nangong Xuan stamped her foot in dissatisfaction. It was supposed to be a banquet held for her tomorrow night, so why was Grandfather letting that vixen’s daughter intervene?

Nangong Xuan returned to her room and threw her bedside lamp to the floor.

Ning Shu followed her in, “Why are you getting angry with her?”

“Mom, has Grandfather gone senile, suddenly bringing that woman back?” asked Nangong Xuan.

Ning Shu frowned, “I am also puzzled; by all accounts, if Old Master wanted to bring someone back, he wouldn’t have waited until today.”

Ning Shu remembered that half a month ago, Old Master had received a phone call.

The person on the other end seemed to mention someone they were looking for, which reminded Old Master of Ming Yao who was far away in Li City.

“Your grandfather has his reasons for bringing her back, but I can assure you, it’s not for her to come back and share in the inheritance,” said Ning Shu as she patted Nangong Xuan on the shoulder.

“But I just dislike her face, Mom. Did you see the way Dad looked at her? The moment she entered, his eyes were glued to her. Dad must have remembered that vixen,” complained Nangong Xuan.

Upon hearing this, Ning Shu’s expression changed abruptly.

As if recalling an event from many years ago, a deep hatred flashed across her eyes.

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The next day.

Ning Shu brought an exquisite Cheongsam to Ming Yao’s room.

“Tonight’s banquet is very important, young masters from notable families and daughters of the aristocracy will all be there. Your grandaunt sent you a Cheongsam, remember to wear it tonight.”

Ming Yao took the Cheongsam and smiled, “Thank you, grandaunt.”

Nangong Xuan came out of her room and saw Ning Shu giving the Cheongsam to Ming Yao, a trace of displeasure appeared on her face.

Once Ming Yao had gone into her room, she pouted discontentedly, “Mom, why are you giving her a Cheongsam for no reason?”

With Ming Yao’s figure and curves, once she puts on that Cheongsam, who knows how enchanting she would look.

Ning Shu snorted coldly, “You don’t understand, do you? That Cheongsam was originally meant for that vixen by your second uncle. But before he could give it to her, your second aunt found out and had a huge fight with him. Since then, that Cheongsam has been left in the storeroom!”

Nangong Xuan’s eyes suddenly lit up, “Mom, you mean to let Second Aunt deal with her in the future?”

“Otherwise, you expect me to do it?”

No matter what Old Master Nangong’s intentions were in taking Ming Yao in, Ning Shu would never allow her to stay in the Nangong Family any longer.

Because seeing that face always disturbed her peace of mind!

Evening.

The Nangong Family’s residence was brightly lit and bustling with excitement.

The lawn outside the villa was filled with all sorts of luxury cars.

All the young elites with a bit of fame in the capital, including sons of noble families, had received an invitation from the Nangong Family.

Gu Siting and Fu Yunshen included.

Originally, neither of them wanted to come, but the Nangong Family was considered a prominent clan in the capital.

People in the business world had to give them some respect.

In just one short month from Li City to the capital, Gu Siting had acquired a large company in the capital with decisive means.

The Gu Corporation swiftly secured a foothold in the busiest central area of the capital.

A man like him, when he focused on his career, was quite charismatic.

According to Fu Yunshen, many daughters of noble families wanted to make contact with him.

But ever since his divorce from Ming Yao, he had become as cold as ice, showing no interest in any woman.

“I’ve heard tonight’s banquet is like an indirect husband selection,” Fu Yunshen pushed his rimless glasses on the bridge of his nose, “How beautiful must Miss Nangong be to boldly organize a banquet just to choose a husband?”

Gu Siting wasn’t interested in any of this, “After saying a few words to Old Master Nangong, I will leave.”

Fu Yunshen had the same intention.

Before entering the banquet hall, as per the rules of tonight’s event, everyone was given a number tag.

Later, Nangong Xuan would publicly draw a number tag, and the person whose number is chosen would get to dance with her.

Gu Siting and Fu Yunshen both scorned such proceedings.

As soon as the two entered the banquet hall, they caught the attention of many people.

Today, Gu Siting was dressed in a bespoke black suit, with a white shirt underneath and a blue striped tie at the collar, meticulously refined and impeccably neat. He had his dark hair combed upwards, revealing his handsome forehead and chiseled features.

He kept one hand in his trouser pocket while the other naturally hung down, wearing a wristwatch. Proud and aloof, his powerful presence made it difficult for anyone to ignore him.

When Ming Yao came down from the second floor, she immediately noticed Gu Siting among the guests.

Time flew by so fast; it was almost a month since their divorce.

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