Chapter 97.1 : Besides Keeping an Eye on Your Daughter, Be Careful Not to Play with Fire and Burn Yourself (Part 1)
"I'm sorry…!"
Although the Zhou family didn't rank very high among the elite circles, because their mother's maternal family was the Liu family, Zhou Sheng and Zhou Ting had grown up surrounded by praise and indulgence. Even when they acted as Liu Ruyin's lackeys, they had never suffered such humiliation!
Yet now, their all-powerful uncle was actually forcing them to apologize to Tang Qingmo!
Zhou Sheng clenched his fists, his eyes reddened as he swallowed his anger; Zhou Ting, on the other hand, couldn't stop tears from welling up…
In the past, when they followed Liu Ruyin around, they were always the ones humiliating others—this was the first time they had been disgraced like this!
Tang Qingmo…!
Just you wait!!
The system sensed the siblings' fury and couldn't help but warn Tang Qingmo:
[Host, these two might try something.]
[Isn't that obvious?]
Tang Qingmo had long noticed the unwillingness in their eyes and let out a cold chuckle.
[This banquet was originally attended by Liu Ruyin to get back at me. How could her close cousin siblings possibly stay out of it?]
"Qingmo, are you satisfied now? Could you please, for my sake, let this go?"
After making the Zhou siblings apologize, Liu Xueye smiled at Tang Qingmo as he spoke.
If the engagement between the Liu and Tang families were affected because of these two youngsters, it would truly be more loss than gain!
Madam Zhou also lowered her head at the right moment.
"Yes, Young Master Tang. This is my failure as a parent. I'll make sure to discipline them properly when we return."
"Since the Liu family head and Madam Zhou are both showing such sincerity, I, as a junior, naturally have to give you face."
Tang Qingmo withdrew his earlier coldness, a smile returning to his face.
But the very next second, he suddenly turned to look at Liu Xueye.
"Only, Family Head Liu…"
He stepped forward and leaned in, speaking in a voice only the two of them could hear.
"I hope you don't do anything foolish tonight. Besides keeping an eye on your daughter, make sure you don't… play with fire and burn yourself."
Liu Xueye: !!?
What did he mean!?
In an instant, a chill ran down Liu Xueye's spine. Tang Qingmo's gaze felt as if it had seen straight through him, cold sweat uncontrollably breaking out across his back!
Could it be… that he knew what Liu Xueye was planning to do at the banquet?
Impossible!
He had hidden it from everyone!
There was no way Tang Qingmo could know!
Watching Liu Xueye's panicked expression, Tang Qingmo merely curled his lips into a cold smile.
Although he had just offered what sounded like a warning, he knew very well that Liu Xueye would never cancel the "event" he had planned just because of a single sentence.
So tonight… was going to be lively.
For this banquet, the Liu family had lavishly decorated the hall, making it dazzling and magnificent.
Celebrities from all walks of life were invited, fully displaying the Liu family's influence!
As the opening time approached, Tang Qingmo walked into the grand hall.
His handsome features, tall and solid build, and elegant, distinctive aura immediately drew countless gazes and attention.
Since the original owner of the body had never attended any banquets after being acknowledged by the Tang family, none of the guests present knew Tang Qingmo's identity. One by one, they began speculating about which family this young master belonged to.
Still, there were people who recognized him.
"Young Master Tang, over here."
Lu Tianren waved to Tang Qingmo when he spotted him. Beside him stood Lu Zhaozhao and an unfamiliar young man.
"Tianren, you're here." Tang Qingmo stepped forward with a smile.
Lu Tianren was dressed in a suit as usual today, but unlike at work, he looked far more relaxed, lacking his usual sternness.
"Hey, I'm here too! Did you only see my brother?"
Seeing that Tang Qingmo's eyes hadn't landed on her, Lu Zhaozhao pouted in displeasure.
Tang Qingmo glanced at her, closed his eyes slightly, and smiled.
"Hello, Miss Lu."
"Hmph!"
Although she was the one who wanted him to greet her, once he actually did, she turned her head away in a huff.
"Zhaozhao, have some manners."
Lu Tianren felt helpless at her willfulness and apologized to Tang Qingmo.
"Sorry, Young Master Tang."
