Chapter 42: Sisters Fighting For Attention
Ji Ning’s psychological problems were more serious. Being able to attend the banquet with Shen Hanxing was already a big step forward for her. Shen Hanxing had been paying attention to her the whole time. When Shen Hanxing heard her faintly trembling voice, she couldn’t be bothered about anything else.
She asked with concern, "What’s wrong? Are you not feeling well? Do you want to find a place to rest?"
"No, no need. I can endure this," Ji Ning lowered her head. Her eyelashes trembled slightly. Her pale little face looked fragile and pitiful. She was obviously very scared, but she pretended to be strong and tried to tough it out. "Sister-in-law, I-I’m fine. I just need to lean against you, sister-in-law."
"I’ll take you somewhere for you to rest first," Shen Hanxing made a prompt decision. She nodded at the socialites around her. "I’m sorry. My sister is not feeling well. I’ll chat with everyone another day."
Sly little thing!
How could they have not have known that this little coward from the Ji family was so cunning! She actually pretended to be pitiful to gain Shen Hanxing’s sympathy. A scheming child!
The socialites gritted their teeth inwardly, but on the surface, they had to put on a docile and sensible smile. They agreed and said, "It’s okay, it’s okay. The Ji family’s fifth miss health is important. Mrs. Ji, we’ll chat with you another day."
Ji Qian also hated that Ji Ning had stolen Shen Hanxing’s attention, but she felt happy that the other socialites finally did not pester Shen Hanxing anymore.