Chapter 170: Slap in the Face(5)_1
The two men in Zhongshan suits patted each other on the shoulder. They had enlisted together, battled together, and been promoted together. Whatever it was, the two did everything as a pair. However, they suddenly fell out in the political world. Friends became antagonists overnight, and in all matters, the two families were at constant loggerheads; it was always a case of one winning and the other losing.
From their generation onward, to their sons, who were also continuously in conflict, and even to their grandchildren, who were equally competitive. The older generation struggled in the political and military arenas, while the younger competed in lavishness. When the older could not outdo their rivals, they had the younger take up the fight on their behalf; when the younger couldn’t compete, the older would take charge again.
The two old men had been fighting their whole lives; now even a meal together turned into a contest.
The Shangguan Family had a provincial committee secretary, and the Yu Family also had one of their own. The Shangguan Family had a commander-in-chief, and the Yu Family had one too. The Shangguan Family had a pair of granddaughters, and the Yu Family had a pair as well. Both families, of similar status in Beijing, had been in competition from the older generation to the younger, without either side yielding an inch.
The two old men then burst into hearty laughter, hugging each other as they took their seats. Yu Zifeng and Yu Zijin also sat down next to Shangguan You and Shangguan Qing.
Shangguan Rou stared at the handsome Yu Zifeng, her mind going blank for a moment before snapping back from her anger. Blushing, she looked down, occasionally stealing glances at him. Li Wanying’s stiff expression softened, replaced with a gentle smile as she exchanged pleasantries with the Yu family members.
"Old Shangguan, this granddaughter of yours is not bad, not bad at all," Old Master Yu said, his sharp eyes glancing at Shangguan You as he stroked his beard, appraising her.
"Old Yu, your granddaughter is quite pretty too, but her heart seems a bit too narrow, that she could even suggest making someone kneel. It seems your Yu Family is nothing special after all, HAHAHA! Don’t you agree?" Shangguan Zhi boomed with laughter, his eyes fixed on Yu Zijin.
She isn’t as pretty as my You’er, and her figure isn’t as good either. And that fake smile on her face! She can’t compare to my You’er in any aspect. As Shangguan Zhi observed Yu Zijin, he couldn’t help but compare her to Shangguan You.
Shangguan You was lifted to the heavens by his praise, while Yu Zijin was cast down to hell.