The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 312 - Chapter 312 Chapter 312 Attending a Family Banquet

Chapter 312: Chapter 312: Attending a Family Banquet Chapter 312: Chapter 312: Attending a Family Banquet “Wait!”

As if she had suddenly discovered something extraordinary, Zheng Silin abruptly spoke up, “Nianyao, did you just say that you can’t attend tomorrow’s banquet because you are going to the Lu Family dinner, right?”

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.

At that time, everyone’s attention was focused on Long Jiarui’s pregnancy, and no one had paid attention to Zhong Niangyao’s words. Now that Zheng Silin brought it up, everyone remembered the content of those words.

Seeing that all eyes were on her, Zhong Niangyao remained calm, “Yes!”

With that affirmative response, everyone’s gaze suddenly changed.

Nobody was a fool–they all understood what it meant for Zhong Niangyao to attend a family dinner at the Lu Family’s. Family dinner implied that only family members were invited.

Through recent events, everyone had realized that the relationship between Zhong Niangyao and Lu Yichen was not simple. After all, what a man’s courting gestures towards a woman implied was no secret to anyone.

However, even seeing how good Lu Yichen was to Zhong Niangyao, they were not particularly optimistic in their hearts. After all, Zhong Mengxuan was a pertinent example; even though she was Lu Chenran’s lover, she would never gain acceptance from the Lu Family.

But now that Zhong Niangyao was going to attend a family dinner at the Lu Family, that was an entirely different matter. Was this not akin to an informal introduction to the parents? If it went well, did it mean that Zhong Niangyao might have the chance to marry Lu Yichen?

Even the usually stoic Zhong Jinghao couldn’t help but give Zhong Niangyao a few extra glances at this point.

Zhong Mengxuan gritted her teeth, and when she looked at Zhong Niangyao, her eyes were full of jealousy and resentment.

She had been with Lu Chenran for such a long time and yet hadn’t even set foot inside the Lu Family’s main gate. Now, how come this inferior Zhong Niangyao got to attend a family dinner at the Lu Family just because she had a charming face?

This news struck her harder than the news about Long Jiarui’s pregnancy.

“Wow, I didn’t expect our Niangyao to be so powerful!” Zheng Silin smiled radiantly, “To be able to attend a family dinner at the Lu Family’s, it seems that Third Young Master Lu really cares about you!”

She naturally hoped for things between Zhong Niangyao and Lu Yichen to work out. Since Zhong Niangyao wasn’t vying for the company’s inheritance rights, marrying into the Lu Family would bring great benefits to the Zhong Family without harming the interests of the main house; for her, it was an absolute win.

Especially since Zhong Mengxuan had already become so arrogant merely by being Lu Chenran’s lover, who knew what she could become backing on Lu Chenran in the future.

“It’s just a meal,” Zhong Niangyao shook her head, “It’s not that exaggerated.”

Old Sir Zhong wasn’t so optimistic, however, and directly asked, “Did Lu Yichen suggest taking you there?”

If that was the case, then it could only mean Lu Yichen was oversimplifying matters. Hurriedly taking Zhong Niangyao with him could likely lead to her receiving a cold reception from the Lu Family, and he feared Zhong Niangyao would feel aggrieved.

“It was the Lu Family’s Old Sir who invited me,” Zhong Niangyao didn’t hide anything.

Old Sir Zhong breathed a sigh of relief, but still unsure of what to say, he merely sighed, “Alright, then follow Lu Yichen to the Lu Family tomorrow. You… be careful.”

Even knowing it was the Lu Family’s Old Sir who had invited her, he still worried.

But since the Lu Family’s Old Sir was willing to invite Zhong Niangyao over, that indicated he wasn’t opposed to their relationship. However, the stark difference in the status of the two families still made him anxious.

“Grandfather, you just relax,” Zhong Niangyao, holding Old Sir Zhong’s hand, cooed, “I’m not one to be easily aggrieved; if anyone tries to wrong me, they won’t get away with it.”

“What nonsense for a young lady to speak!”

Old Madam Zhong, standing to the side, stretched out her hand and gently tapped on Zhong Niangyao’s forehead. The gesture was soft and fond, more indulgent than reprimanding, “Behave properly when you’re there, don’t make a fuss.”

Zhong Niangyao, behaving like any ordinary little girl, stuck out her tongue and then cheekily smiled.

The previously silent living room, due to Zhong Mengxuan’s matter, had now much lightened in atmosphere, bringing a smile to everyone’s faces.

Zhong Minghao and Zheng Silin were much more gentle towards Zhong Niangyao, showing her care like any ordinary elders.

Only Zhong Mingyu’s expression didn’t look good, though he didn’t keep a stern face at the moment either.

The only one was Zhong Mengxuan, her entire demeanor gloomy and out of place in the cheerful atmosphere of the living room. But at this point, no one seemed to notice her, or rather, everyone deliberately ignored her.

Her jealous eyes occasionally landed on Zhong Niangyao, the sinister coldness twinkling menacingly in her dark pupils as if she was ready to lunge at Zhong Niangyao any moment.

She knew well she should leave in this situation, for staying any longer would only add to her humiliation.

Yet, she stubbornly chose to stay, almost like a masochist.

The next day, Zhong Niangyao woke up naturally.

As for attending the Lu Family’s dinner that evening, she wasn’t too anxious. For her, it was merely an ordinary dinner.

On seeing her finally up, Zheng Silin was eager to start choosing the clothes Zhong Niangyao would wear to the dinner.

But before Zhong Niangyao had said anything, her phone rang.

After picking up the phone and listening to the conversation, Zhong Niangyao’s expression remained unchanged, and with a final remark, “I’m coming over right now,” she briskly walked out the door, not even having had breakfast.

Watching Zhong Niangyao’s hurried departure, Zheng Silin was somewhat dazed. By the time she realized it, Zhong Niangyao had already walked far away.

Within fifteen minutes, Zhong Niangyao had arrived at the Zhao Family’s house.

No sooner had she knocked than someone came to open the door–the Zhao Family’s butler.

Upon seeing Zhong Niangyao, the butler’s face immediately showed slight joy, “Lady Zhong, you are finally here, the master and mistress have been waiting for you!”

Zhong Niangyao nodded and quickly stepped inside.

As soon as she entered, she saw Mr. and Mrs. Zhao looking anxious as they hurried towards her.

“Nianyao, Xiao Lang has had an accident,” Mrs. Zhao, grasping Zhong Niangyao’s hand and nearly in tears, said anxiously, “He has been unconscious and we really didn’t know what else to do, we had to call you.”

Nodding, Zhong Niangyao replied, “Let’s not talk too much now, let’s go see Zhao Xuanglang first!”