Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Suddenly Made a Comeback!
Chapter 836: It’s been a long time since I last saw Jin Siyue

Chapter 836: Chapter 836: It’s been a long time since I last saw Jin Siyue

"You!"

Rong Junsheng seemed to have heard the commotion over here and swept his eyebrows over.

"Rong Kexi, what did I tell you?"

The authoritative voice immediately made Rong Kexi lower her head and obediently walk inside.

The next second, Gu Qiang appeared at the door, smiling as she went forward to take Shi Lei’s arm.

"I was just telling Old Madam when you all would arrive, and here you are! Please come in, the refreshments are ready."

"Ah Qiang, you’re so thoughtful to come out and greet us specially," Shi Lei said, looking at Rong Junsheng, "Quick, give her the things we brought."

Rong Junsheng smiled slightly and handed over the gift box in his hand.

As Gu Qiang let the servant take it, she said a bit embarrassedly, "You really shouldn’t have brought anything, we’ve known each other for over ten years."

Shi Lei patted her hand, "Good friends should be cherished even more. The ring inside is one I specially bid on at an auction abroad, you’ll probably like it."

Gu Qiang covered her mouth and laughed, "If it’s from you, of course I’ll like it."

Following behind, Rong Kexi looked displeased and took the opportunity to grab her father’s arm, complaining, "Why did you bring Rong Ya too? It’s so annoying!"

Rong Junsheng frowned, "The invitation from the Gu Family requested all of us to come. Besides, she’s your cousin, what’s wrong with bringing her?"

Seeing that she couldn’t make him understand, Rong Kexi pouted and walked aside.

Gu Qiang noticed her and raised her voice a bit.

"This must be the second young miss? It’s been a while, and she’s even prettier."

Rong Kexi immediately switched to a smile and walked over to Gu Qiang.

"Auntie Gu Qiang has also become younger."

"You still have that sweet mouth like before, young lady."

Rong Kexi giggled shyly, "Aunt used to buy me many things when I went to school with Jin Siyue. Who else would I be sweet to if not you? By the way, isn’t he here today? I feel like I haven’t seen him for a while."

Gu Qiang’s expression changed slightly, but she then laughed, "He’s gone abroad with his cousin for business and won’t be back for some time. That boy is too reckless; it’s good for him to toughen up outside."

"Oh, I see. Which country did he go to? I’ve been to many places, maybe my experience could help him."

Shi Lei noticed that Gu Qiang didn’t want to talk about this topic and quickly pulled her daughter away.

"Why are you pestering your Aunt Gu? Go play with your cousin, don’t disturb us adults."

Rong Kexi pouted, a bit unwilling, but still walked aside.

Gu Qiang watched her back without speaking, her gaze darkening.

The Rong family’s power is indeed considerable, and they have helped her a lot, but the couple from the Rong Family are too self-righteous. The Rong Family is in politics, and their words and actions carry a formal tone, making others uncomfortable.

Now they are eager to ally with our family and are fawning over Gu Yu endlessly.

Today, she invited them to see this play, really looking forward to the wonderful expressions when their scheming backfires.

Gu Qiang pressed down the sarcasm in her heart and held Shi Lei’s arm more affectionately.

The group chatted and laughed, soon arriving at the front hall.

Old Madam had been waiting in the front hall and smiled when she saw them arrive, gesturing to the servant beside her.

"Little Butterfly, quickly serve the guests tea."

Shi Lei quickly led her family to greet the Old Madam.

This Old Madam’s ancestors were of royal blood, she placed great importance on etiquette, so naturally, they couldn’t be lax either.

Old Madam Gu smiled and then gestured towards several empty seats.

"Feel free to sit anywhere, there’s no need to be formal."

"Yes, yes," Gu Qiang also brought over a fruit platter, "Feel free to eat and drink, it’ll be a while before dinner."

Rong Kexi picked up a piece of pastry while scanning the room.

She circled the room but didn’t see Gu Yu.

So she unhappily tugged at her mother’s sleeve.

Shi Lei reassured her and then casually said, "Old Madam, is it just you today?"

The Old Madam, sipping her tea, said, "Sheng Rong is still busy in the study, as for that boy Gu Yu..."

She snorted, "That boy is never home, who knows where he’s run off to."

Though the Old Madam said so, Rong Junsheng and his wife weren’t displeased.

They had met Gu Yu.

He was attractive, exceedingly humble and polite.

In an ordinary family, he’d be a great match, let alone one from the Gu family.

Gu Qiang was holding a teacup, her eyes moved.

"I saw Gu Yu’s car in the garage earlier, he should be back. Should I go look for him?"

"No need, I’m here."

Zhao Lang’s voice sounded from outside the door.

Everyone looked up in unison.

Today, Zhao Lang seemed to have dressed up. He usually wore dark clothes, but today he wore a cloud-white outfit.

With that blond hair, it was particularly striking and eye-catching.

Seeing this, Rong Kexi’s ears turned red.

Thinking Zhao Lang dressed like this possibly to see her, her heart fluttered even more.

Thinking it over, he was the best choice.

So handsome, from a wealthy family, and without bad habits.

Simply perfect.

Only that...

Rong Kexi glanced sideways at Rong Ya and found her just quietly sipping tea, seemingly uninterested in this young master of the Gu family, putting her mind at ease.

Rong Kexi pretended to be shy and lowered her head, waiting for Zhao Lang to greet her.

But he swiftly passed by her and walked toward Old Madam Gu.

"Grandmother."

Old Madam pulled his hand with a smile.

"Back?"

"Yes, where’s Grandpa?"

"Still inside."

Zhao Lang nodded and then sat down beside her, turning to Yu Fei, speaking quietly, "Can you show me that report from earlier?"

Yu Fei: ?

He timidly glanced around the room.

With so many guests here, their young master was working?

Is that appropriate?

He wasn’t usually so impolite?

But Zhao Lang already extended his hand, so he had no choice but to open the tablet and hand it over.

Shi Lei and her husband exchanged looks but said nothing.

After Zhao Lang flipped through a few pages, Gu Qiang couldn’t help but speak, adopting an elder’s tone:

"Gu Yu, with all the guests present, isn’t it impolite to be working?"

Zhao Lang looked up, finally giving her a direct glance, leaned back into his chair, resting his elbow on the armrest, and after a calm gaze sweep, it fell on the ring Gu Qiang was wearing.

"Aunt, is that ring new? It’s quite pretty. It seems to be part of a collection by a private jewelry collector, only appeared in an international auction this year, yet now it’s on your hand."

Gu Qiang’s heart skipped a beat, hurriedly put down her teacup, and retracted her hand.