Obsessive Tycoon and His Swan Girl
Chapter 136 - 136 136 They Cant Even Be Bothered to Act

Chapter 136: Chapter 136 They Can’t Even Be Bothered to Act Chapter 136: Chapter 136 They Can’t Even Be Bothered to Act “Fanyue has done enough for Jiang Zhe by doing this,”

“However, speaking of which, the two children raised together by the Jiang Family have grown up to be quite different. Fanyue has good grades and is graceful in her dealings with people, while Jiang Zhe is a bit…”

“You can’t say Jiang Zhe is not good either, didn’t the news just come out about her composing music for Xu Jin? Such talent isn’t something ordinary people possess, is it?”

“Now that you mention it, I remember that Xu Jin has always been repaying the Jiang Family’s kindness. It seems he has been especially caring toward Jiang Zhe and even sees her as a friend.”

“That being said, you can’t say that Jiang Fanyue isn’t Xu Jin’s friend either. After all, the two sisters come from the same household. If Xu Jin sees Jiang Zhe as a friend, he surely sees Jiang Fanyue as a friend as well.”

“It seems we were wrong about Fanyue before, she actually didn’t ride on the coattails of the hype but was rather over-interpreted by the outsiders.”

The whispers behind her were exactly what Jiang Fanyue wanted to hear and the purpose of this dinner party.

Why should Jiang Zhe get Xu Jin’s favor by using the Jiang Family’s identity?

All of that should have been hers!

Jiang Zhe had already left the Jiang Family, so she had to let everyone in the world know that she was no longer a member of the Jiang Family!

Upon hearing these comments, Jiang Zhe’s face showed no excess emotion, nor a hint of being moved.

She asked indifferently, “I’ve been away from the Jiang Family for several months now, don’t you think it’s superfluous to prepare a banquet now?”

Being exposed, Jiang Fanyue felt annoyed but still had to explain, “We just wanted to make the dinner as perfect as possible, which is why the planning took a bit longer.”

“Is that so?” Jiang Zhe suddenly revealed a slight smile, “Then, shall I come to attend it with Grandpa and my little aunt?”

Her voice was unhurried, and the sudden smile, enchanting and bright, sent chills down Jiang Fanyue’s spine.

Clearly, if they attended together, Jiang Fanyue’s adopted status would be exposed, and consequently, she would have to endure unnecessary gossip.

“Scared? If you’re scared, then back off a little. Good dogs don’t stand in the way.”

Jiang Fanyue was truly frightened and immediately made way for Jiang Zhe.

Watching Jiang Zhe leave triumphantly, the other classmates comforted Fanyue, “Fanyue, there’s no need to be sad about Jiang Zhe acting like this. What farewell dinner? If she doesn’t appreciate it, then let it be.”

“No, it’s our oversight, we didn’t consider her feelings.”

Jiang Fanyue was now extremely worried about the possibility that Jiang Zhe suggested, so it would actually be even better if Jiang Zhe and the others didn’t attend at all.

With that thought, she immediately went to find Lou Qiaoyin to get Jiang Yaowang’s contact information.

The fact that Jiang Zhe was an adopted daughter of the Jiang Family had already spread.

Lou Qiaoyin had no suspicions about Jiang Fanyue’s intent and gave her the contact information.

…

Wangjia Alley.

Upon learning that Jiang Fanyue was coming to visit, Jiang Yaowang was quite happy and, together with Jiang Xiruo, cleaned up the room and prepared food overnight.

The last time the two were this excited was when they were welcoming Jiang Zhe home.

Jiang Zhe was now doing well and didn’t need their worry.

Their only concern was for Jiang Fanyue.

“Dad, what do you think is the reason for Fanyue’s visit this time?” Jiang Xiruo asked.

Jiang Xiruo was not unaware that Jiang Fanyue was resistant to them.

But her sudden change was still surprising.

Jiang Yaowang said, “Regardless, she is Xiaozhe’s sister. Let’s see what she has to say first.”

When Jiang Fanyue arrived at the small path of Wangjia Alley, the sight of the potholed ground made her feel extremely uncomfortable.

But she still endured and walked on.

If she had to live in a place like this, she could never bear it.

She was born and had always been accustomed to the life of a daughter from a rich family, with cars to pick her up and drop her off; she could never accept this kind of life again.

Seeing that old door on the address, she regretted that she had actually come here in person.

If she had known earlier, she would have arranged to meet them outside and simply found a random café on the street.

Jiang Fanyue wrapped her finger in a tissue before knocking hard on the door.

The door was opened by Jiang Yaowang, who had specifically changed into a clean set of clothes.

But in Jiang Fanyue’s eyes, they were still too worn.

“Fanyue, come in and sit,” Jiang Yaowang said amicably.

“No need, I will just say a few words and leave,” Jiang Fanyue did not want to go in at all.

The strange smell coming from inside made her want to cover her nose.

This place was too uncomfortable.

How could Jiang Zhe stand it?

Jiang Yaowang’s face showed a slight disappointment and he said, “Then you say first, I’m going to get you some water.”

“I have my own water, no need to trouble yourself.”

Jiang Yaowang did not do anything more, and Jiang Xiruo did not come out from inside either.

“This is the situation: in a few days, our family is planning to hold a farewell banquet for my sister, to wish her a happy life in her new birth family and a promising future.”

“That’s nice,” Jiang Yaowang wished to give Jiang Zhe everything best and was happy to hear about such a banquet.

“However, my sister has already made it clear she does not want to attend. I think she is probably afraid of becoming sentimental over reminders of us and finds it hard to let go. Actually, my sister and I have always had a good relationship; I’m also reluctant to see her leave. But as you know, my mother is kind-hearted and always reluctant to make everyone sad, so she agreed to let my sister leave to be with you, to keep you company.”

If it had not been for what Jiang Yaowang had witnessed at the Jiang Family when he visited, the credibility of these lofty words might have been higher.

Jiang Yaowang was no longer amiable as before, and his eyes were filled with deep disappointment as he asked, “So what are you suggesting?”

“What I mean is, if my sister is afraid of getting sad and refuses to come, then you should also not attend the banquet. Otherwise, everyone will be sad, and I will feel sorrowful too.”

When Jiang Fanyue lied, she didn’t put much genuine emotion into it.

In front of others, she would still perform a little.

But for someone like Jiang Yaowang, at the bottom of society, she felt it was unnecessary to waste her effort. A few perfunctory words to deceive them would suffice; she did not want to spend any more emotion.

Jiang Yaowang’s expectations of her were not high to begin with.

But they were not completely non-existent; after all, she and Jiang Zhe were sisters, and that was a responsibility he was supposed to bear.

Now, recognizing her true nature, those already scant expectations nearly vanished for good.

He said with disappointment, “Then I understand.”

Jiang Fanyue thought he would persuade or at least struggle a little to secure an opportunity for himself, since attending a banquet at the Jiang Family and meeting so many important people was not an opportunity that came often.

However, Jiang Yaowang simply said that one sentence and nothing followed.