Chapter 353: A Warning
"Are you okay? I’m sorry I didn’t see you just now. I’m sorry." Shen Xi apologized as she helped the person tidy up herself.
"It’s okay. Nothing hurts, so that’s good." The girl’s voice was as melodious as a bell, tinkling innocently.
By then, it was too late for Shen Xi to leave. Jiang Xue was making a beeline for Zhao Yuan and Xia Huang. Shen Xi tugged Zhao Yuan’s arm, hoping her friend would get her signal. She was in no mood to get into a conflict with Jiang Xue.
Shen Xi had not imagined Jiang Xue would be so persistent. Perhaps Jiang Xue thought she could trample on her now that she had a backer. Did Jiang Xue forget she still had something on her?
Unbeknownst to Shen Xi, Jiang Xue’s thoughts were not so complex. All she wanted was to lord over Shen Xi now that she had some standing and get back at her for the sorry state she had reduced to in Rong City. With the Guan family’s support, Shen Xi would have to think twice before blackmailing her again.
"Xixi, why’d you run as soon as you saw me? Am I some ferocious beast? Or is it the guilty conscience I detect that is evoking fear of me in you?" Sarcasm dripped from Jiang Xue’s words as she blocked Shen Xi’s way.
Since she could not avoid the confrontation, she had no choice but to face it head-on. Shen Xi spun around and stood tall, firm-backed, and imposing in a manner not inferior to Jiang Xue’s posturing. "Aren’t you talking about yourself? Are you afraid? Jiang Xue, don’t overestimate your worth. What would I need to fear from someone as crude and dumb as you?"
"You..." Jiang Xue thought Shen Xi would at least be a little afraid of her, but contrary to her expectations, Shen Xi continued to be a thorn in her side.
Jiang Xue looked around, but all the guests, save one, were smartly dressed and comported themselves with grace and elegance. The ordinary-looking girl wore a plain dress and did not seem to come from a wealthy family.
Jiang Xue’s expression chilled considerably. "Shen Xi, Zhao Yuan, I’m warning you two," she growled darkly, "You’d better shut your mouths while in Beijing. Otherwise..."
"What? Do you plan on killing me to silence me for good? If you don’t want people to learn of your misdeeds, you should take care not to them in the first place. Who are you to threaten us?" Zhao Yuan slapped Jiang Xue’s causing finger aside, interrupting her tirade.