The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 327 - Chapter 327 Chapter 327 Stay a Moment

Chapter 327: Chapter 327: Stay a Moment Chapter 327: Chapter 327: Stay a Moment “You’re out of line,” Old Madam Lu said angrily, “Zhong Nianyao, this is the Lu Family’s home–it’s not a place for you to be so presumptuous.”

“Oh, I don’t think I’m being presumptuous at all!” said Zhong Nianyao with a light smile, speaking slowly. “However, if Old Madam Lu wants me to leave, just say the word. I’m not insensitive, I wouldn’t want to be an unwelcome nuisance here.”

In the midst of speaking, Zhong Nianyao rose to her feet, intending to leave.

“Lady Zhong, please wait.”

Seeing Zhong Nianyao about to depart, Shi Shi quickly spoke up, her smile somewhat forced, “We were just casually chatting, why leave in anger? Acting like this makes it seem like we, the hosts, are at fault.”

Indeed, she did look down on Zhong Nianyao, or rather, no one present held her in high regard. But despite this disdain, she was personally invited by Old Master Lu, and if Zhong Nianyao left now, none of them could answer to Old Master Lu. In that case, what should have been a joyful family banquet could turn disastrous.

So, no matter what, Zhong Nianyao mustn’t leave, at least not at this moment.

Moreover, given what had happened earlier, they realized that Lu Yichen wasn’t as simple as he appeared. Zhong Nianyao was the first person whom Lu Yichen had taken a liking to, and if they forced Zhong Nianyao away, Lu Yichen would likely stir up trouble.

Old Madam Lu was an elder; she wouldn’t be blamed in the end. The responsibility would fall on them.

“I almost thought I wasn’t welcome here!” Zhong Nianyao said, looking at Old Madam Lu with a mocking smile. “If I stay here and continue to upset Old Madam Lu, wouldn’t it be my fault?”

Feeling Zhong Nianyao’s piercing gaze, Old Madam Lu was grinding her teeth in hate, wishing Zhong Nianyao would just scram.

However, fearing her husband’s potential fury, she had to suppress her resentment and said through clenched teeth, “We welcome you to our home.”

Those simple words seemed to drain all her energy. It was perhaps the biggest concession she could make. If Zhong Nianyao couldn’t appreciate that, she might as well leave.

Zhong Nianyao wasn’t a greedy person; she understood the principle of quitting while ahead. So, after hearing Old Madam Lu’s invitation, she sat down again.

After the recent commotion, it became clear to everyone present: Zhong Nianyao was no pushover. Moreover, she had Old Master Lu to back her up. If they went too far, they would be the ones unable to manage the consequences.

Zhong Nianyao was fearless.

The subsequent conversation was casual and no longer tense. However, everyone deliberately ignored Zhong Nianyao as if she didn’t exist.

If they couldn’t challenge her directly, they might as well ignore her. If Zhong Nianyao left because of this, it would be due to her pettiness, and it would have nothing to do with them.

Watching this, Old Madam Lu didn’t say anything, but her expression was one of satisfaction. She found everyone’s continued neglect of Zhong Nianyao agreeable.

Most people would feel awkward and restless when ignored like this.

However, Zhong Nianyao clearly wasn’t most people. Despite the unified disregard from the Lu family, she seemed quite content. She sat there quietly, listening to the others chat, a serene smile on her face.

While everyone chatted leisurely, the conversation naturally turned to Long Jiarui, the guest of honor. After all, she was the first child of the fourth generation of the Lu family, a beloved figure regardless of gender.

As the discussion continued, Lu Bei Yu said with disdain as she held Long Jiarui’s hand, “Sister-in-law, you better take good care of yourself during your pregnancy, and give me a healthy, chubby niece or nephew. Only those born from you are the nieces and nephews I’ll recognize. Those from outside are not respectable.”

Lu Bei Yu was essentially elevating Long Jiarui’s status, especially since, as a young miss of the Lu family, she truly disdained her brother’s mistresses. However,! her comments were highly inappropriate for the occasion.

“Beiyu, what are you babbling about!” Shi Shi looked displeased. “Today is your sister-in-law’s special day, don’t bring up things you shouldn’t.”

What on earth was her daughter thinking? Making such remarks in this setting was like slapping Long Jiarui in the face.

Couldn’t she see how her sister-in-law’s expression darkened upon hearing those words?

“What’s wrong with what Beiyu said?” Old Madam Lu came to Lu Bei Yu’s defense, “Beiyu is just telling it like it is.”

Shi Shi wanted to say more but closed her mouth after receiving a stern look from Old Madam Lu.

Sometimes, seeing her daughter like this really tired her out.

Her daughter had always been willful, doing whatever pleased her without considering others’ feelings. She couldn’t even scold or discipline her because her mother-in-law always protected her.

When her daughter was born, her husband was already supporting another woman. Initially, she didn’t care, but then that woman showed up at their door, and her husband defended her.

During that tumultuous period, she was too embroiled in conflict with that woman to pay attention to her daughter. Subsequently, her mother-in-law took her daughter to raise by her side.

She had thought it was a good thing, but it ended up fostering her daughter’s spoiled, willful nature. Her mother-in-law always protected her, and she couldn’t say a word against her.

Now she truly regretted it, but there was nothing she could do to change the situation.

Seeing Old Madam Lu defend her, Lu Bei Yu grew even more smug. “The woman my brother is keeping on the side, that Miss Zhong, is just someone of lowly status. Sister-in-law, after a while when my brother grows tired of her, she’ll be out of the picture.”

Just as she said this, it was as if something occurred to her, and she turned to look at Zhong Nianyao, smiling, “Oh, Miss Zhong, you probably didn’t know! My brother has a hidden lover on the side–funnily enough, she shares the same surname as you!”