The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 326 - Chapter 326 Chapter 326 Getting Old

Chapter 326: Chapter 326: Getting Old Chapter 326: Chapter 326: Getting Old Zhong Nianyao’s arrival had caused a shock of varying degrees to everyone except Old Master Lu. However, in consideration of Old Master Lu’s face, everyone greeted Zhong Nianyao with a smile.

Even if they looked down on Zhong Nianyao in their hearts, they were polite on the surface. After all, she was a guest invited by Old Master Lu.

Dinner hadn’t started yet, and everyone was chatting in the living room.

Old Master Lu had business to discuss with Lu Yichen, so he called Lu Yichen into the study.

Lu Yichen looked at Zhong Nianyao. After seeing her nod, he followed Old Master Lu to the study.

Lu Yichen understood what kind of person Zhong Nianyao was, so he wasn’t worried that she would suffer here. On the contrary, he should be more worried about those who caused her trouble.

After Old Master Lu and Lu Yichen left, other male members of the Lu Family also found excuses to leave. Soon, only a cluster of women remained in the living room.

Looking at the women in the living room, Zhong Nianyao raised her eyebrows slightly, a trace of interest flashing across her eyes.

At this point, Old Madam Lu stopped pretending; the smile that had been on her face disappeared instantly, replaced by severity and gloom. This change made the atmosphere in the entire living room turn eerie.

Although Old Madam Lu appeared somewhat meek in front of Old Master Lu, as the most senior member in the family besides Old Sir, her status in the Lu Family was second only to Old Master Lu.

Seeing Old Madam Lu’s face turn sour, everyone else immediately fell silent, not daring to speak. The living room suddenly fell quiet, so much so that one could almost hear everyone breathing.

Under such a stifling atmosphere, anyone would feel uncomfortable.

However, Zhong Nianyao seemed unaffected, sitting quietly, occasionally lifting her teacup to sip her tea, her face still wearing a contented smile. She appeared quite composed without being affected at all.

Seeing Zhong Nianyao like this, Old Madam Lu’s expression turned even uglier. She suppressed her inner disgust and directly spoke out, “Lady Zhong, I truly didn’t expect to see you here again!”

“Really?” Zhong Nianyao shrugged her shoulders and responded with a smile, “But before coming here, I was mentally prepared to see you again.”

“Grandma, have you met before?”

The speaker was Lu Yihong’s daughter, Lu Bei Yu, also Lu Chenran’s sister. “How come I’ve never heard of our family having any interactions with the Zhong Family before?”

Her innocent expression seemed just simply curious. However, the implication behind her words was one of disdain for the Zhong Family.

“What nonsense are you talking about!” Shi Shi, Lu Yihong’s wife and the First Madam of the Lu Family, scolded at this moment, “Regardless, Lady Zhong is a guest today. Moreover, what business is it of yours about the matters between Miss Zhong and your grandmother?”

Although she spoke reproachfully, her words were far from polite. Clearly, she too looked down on Zhong Nianyao.

Nevertheless, this wasn’t surprising. The Shi Family, though not as affluent as the Lu Family, was also a prominent family in the Imperial Capital. And then there were the Second Madam of the Lu Family, Jiang Nanyi from a family in the south, and Long Jiarui, who had just married Lu Chenran.

The daughters-in-law of the Lu Family, each one was from a prominent wealthy family; naturally, they didn’t regard Zhong Nianyao, who came from a second-rate family.

But because she was a guest invited by Old Sir Zhong, they naturally didn’t dare to give her too hard a time on the surface. However, making some sharp remarks was still possible.

“Why scold the child!” Old Madam Lu spoke leisurely, putting on airs of superiority, “Besides, what Beiyu said isn’t wrong, our Lu Family really hasn’t had any interaction with whatever Zhong Family. After all, not everyone has the privilege to step through our doors.”

“I am indeed very honored then,” Zhong Nianyao was not upset, “After all, my qualification to enter the Lu Family was personally given by Old Master Lu, it seems I am worthy after all!”

Since these people insisted on belittling her, it was time to remind them that her presence was not uninvited, but at the personal invitation of Old Master Lu.

As expected, the words of Zhong Nianyao restrained the dismissive expressions of the people around her, and a hint of wariness appeared.

“Still so sharp-tongued!” Old Madam Lu still wore a stern face, “However, I thought that after our last encounter, we wouldn’t meet again.”

“After all, last time, Miss Zhong clearly expressed to me that you had no interest in Lu Yichen. Unexpectedly, today I see you both arriving together. It seems the minds of the young really do change quickly! Or were you just deceiving me last time?”

The underlying message was accusing Zhong Nianyao of being vain and unfaithful to her word.

Upon hearing Old Madam Lu calling Lu Yichen, a flash of an indiscernible gleam crossed Zhong Nianyao’s eyes, yet her expression remained unchanged. “Old Madam Lu jests; I think you might be getting forgetful due to old age.”

“Back then, I really wasn’t interested in Lu Yichen, but as I said, I’m someone who acts on her feelings, and who knows, I might change my mind any day. Now, I feel Lu Yichen is a good choice and I’m interested in him again; is there a problem?”

As she spoke, her face still wore a sweet smile that seemed infuriatingly smug.

“You–”

Old Madam Lu was now extremely agitated, especially when Zhong Nianyao mentioned her age, causing the veins on her face to nearly burst with anger.

No matter the age, a woman is still a woman. No woman likes being told that they are old, especially someone as influential and respected as her who had never been dared to be called old to her face. But now, Zhong Nianyao was openly mocking her age.

“Grandma!” Lu Bei Yu quickly stepped to Old Madam Lu’s side. After comforting Old Madam Lu, she turned to Zhong Nianyao and spoke with a tone of reprimand, “Lady Zhong, how could you anger grandma like this! No matter what, she is your elder. You shouldn’t be so disrespectful just because you are a guest invited by grandfather!”

Zhong Nianyao spread her hands in an innocent gesture, “Miss Lu, you can’t just accuse people like that! I was merely telling the truth; where was I disrespectful?”

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