The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 554 - Chapter 554 Chapter 554 Turning the Tables

Chapter 554: Chapter 554: Turning the Tables Chapter 554: Chapter 554: Turning the Tables The engagement banquet was successfully concluded, and from that moment on, the Lu Family and the Zhong Family were thoroughly tied together.

Now, they were just waiting for Zhong Niangyao to graduate. Only then would her wedding date with Lu Yichen be brought back onto the agenda.

After all the ceremonies had ended, Old Master Lu led Lu Yichen and Zhong Niangyao to greet the guests.

Everyone’s face wore a smile.

No matter what the Lu Family’s people were thinking in their hearts, they wouldn’t dare to show displeasure in such a setting for fear of displeasing Old Master Lu.

As for the people of the Zhong Family, their smiles were even more genuine.

Now that the Zhong Family had become relatives by marriage to the Lu Family, with the powerful Lu Family backing them, the Zhong Group could look forward to even better development.

If there was someone who felt uneasy at the scene, it was undoubtedly Zhong Mengxuan.

From the moment Zhong Niangyao made her appearance, Mengxuan’s face had turned deathly pale. She did not understand why Nianyao could still show up, let alone what that substance on the blade was.

Since her departure, she had no clue what had happened to Nianyao, but one thing she knew for sure was that Nianyao would certainly not let her go.

Not long after Nianyao appeared, Mengxuan had wanted to leave the engagement banquet. What she hadn’t expected was that while it had been easy for her to come in, leaving was now met with resistance from the security personnel at the door.

She felt their behavior was excessive. However, the security staff directly told her that this was the host’s instruction. If she wanted to leave, she should contact the host of the banquet.

As soon as she heard this from the security staff, Zhong Mengxuan felt utterly deflated.

She could almost be certain this was Nianyao’s doing. But now, she was out of options.

She had thought about forcing her way out. But, if she caused too much of a commotion, it would surely alert others inside the banquet hall.

What would she do if Lu Chenran found out?

Helplessly, Zhong Mengxuan had no choice but to return to the banquet hall.

Her complexion had long lost its earlier rosiness, having turned ashen, and her demeanor betrayed flickers of panic and fear. Despite her attempt at control, she inadvertently gave herself away.

Li Yiqiu had always been paying attention to Zhong Mengxuan. When Mengxuan had intended to leave to rest just earlier, Yiqiu was aware. But having left briefly and returned, Mengxuan’s face now looked even more upset.

Yiqiu felt very worried and wanted to see what was the matter, but she had been pulled around the banquet by Zhong Mingyu the entire time, leaving her no opportunity to attend to Mengxuan.

She dared not oppose her husband, as the two were already in a quasi-separation state. If she did not make an effort to reconnect, she truly feared ending up divorced.

After the engagement party ended, the guests also left one after another.

Seeing this, Zhong Mengxuan immediately tried to take the opportunity to leave with the guests, but she failed in the end.

Resigned, she could only stay on.

As the guests had all departed, only the Zhong and Lu families remained.

Zhong Mengxuan was burning with anxiety; she feared most a post-autumn accounting from Nianyao. If she were in the same situation, she certainly wouldn’t let the other party off, so she didn’t think Nianyao would let her off either.

But what worried her most now was that the Lu Family had not yet left. If Nianyao directly revealed everything in front of them, Mengxuan would be truly done for.

Now, with Lu Chenran having a new love outside, and as she was not the legitimate wife, she wouldn’t receive any legal protection. So, even if Chenran truly decided to abandon her, she had no recourse.

She was well aware that Chenran had been kinder to her lately, not for any other reason than her cousin relationship with Nianyao.

If her deeds were known to Chenran, he would surely not stay by her side.

The more one fears something, the more likely it is to happen.

“Now that the engagement party has ended, I think it’s better to clear up some things.” Nianyao’s gaze landed on Zhong Mengxuan, and after giving her a smile that was not quite a smile, she spoke directly, “Mengxuan, what do you think?”

As soon as these words were uttered, all eyes converged on Zhong Mengxuan.

They didn’t understand the meaning behind Nianyao’s words, but they were sure the problem lay with Mengxuan.

Feeling everyone’s eyes on her, Zhong Mengxuan felt her back breaking out in a cold sweat. If it weren’t for sheer willpower, she might have collapsed on the spot.

“I–”

She had just begun to say something when Old Sir Zhong interrupted her, “Perhaps we’d better go to the lounge to discuss this!”

As soon as Old Sir Zhong mentioned the lounge, Mengxuan’s face turned even paler, her complexion draining of all color, making her appear as if she were severely ill.

This anomaly raised everyone’s suspicions, but no one took the initiative to say anything more.

Given the situation, Zhong Mengxuan couldn’t possibly leave now, and had to follow everyone to the lounge.

Once back in the lounge where everyone was seated, it could have been out of a guilty conscience, or some other reason, but Mengxuan’s heartbeat quickened to the point where even her breathing became rapid.

Nianyao’s gaze fell on Mengxuan, and she spoke with a smirk, “Nervous? Indeed, those who have done wrong tend to be especially nervous.”

Her words prompted everyone to look at Mengxuan with a hint of intrigue in their eyes.

Especially Chenran, who, seeing Mengxuan, had a probing look with a strange, inexplicable element, as if he were evaluating something.

“Zhong Niangyao, what nonsense are you talking about?”

Alert to the suspicion in Chenran’s eyes, Mengxuan panicked and instinctively retorted, “What wrong have I done? I’m just a bit tired, that’s why I look listless. Don’t make things up about me here or else I won’t let it go easily.”

Nianyao couldn’t help but clap, “When it comes to blaming others, Zhong Mengxuan, you really are skilled!”

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