Chapter 109 - 107: I Won’t Marry!
"You child, you’re so petty." Mrs. Qin chided Shen Yunxi as she lovingly embraced Xue Qingqing. "Qingqing is such a delight to me. The first time I saw her, I liked her immensely and have already thought of her as my daughter. She’s refined and beautiful, completely unlike you and the other girls in our family—always monkeying around! If you could be half as clever and charming as Qingqing, I would be chanting Buddha’s name in gratitude!"
Her words elicited laughter from the well-to-do women present, and the atmosphere in the hall became cheerful and lively.
"Mother!"
Shen Yunxi stomped her embroidered shoe with feigned shyness, but her reserved expression couldn’t hide the pride gleaming in her brows and eyes.
She sneaked a glance at Shen Yinning.
In the past, during important occasions, it was always Shen Yinning and her elder brother Shen Xingye who stole the spotlight.
Now, the tables had turned, and her family was finally the center of attention.
Shen Yinning was no longer the darling of the crowd, no longer the subject of endless compliments and praises.
Shen Yinning smirked faintly, acting as though she hadn’t seen Shen Yunxi’s gaze.
Her uncle’s family was hoping to secure a marriage alliance with Minister Xue. Whether it could actually happen was still up in the air.
What exactly was Shen Yunxi so proud about?