Triplets: Daddy, Please Pamper Us Lightly
Chapter 168 - 167: Daughter is not in this world!_1

Chapter 168: Chapter 167: Daughter is not in this world!_1

Shen Yanming’s appearance broke Yan Ling’s awkwardness and also made Hao Lian Yong, who was originally planning to send people away, choose to keep quiet.

The Shen Family was one of the four major families in the Capital, and Shen Yanming was the recognized heir.

How dare he offend Young Master Shen’s female companion?

Hao Lian Yong shamelessly stepped forward and greeted Shen Yanming, apologizing, "Young Master Shen, my servants were ignorant; I apologize for their misconduct and I hope you can overlook it."

Shen Yanming, as if he had seen nothing, ignored Hao Lian Yong’s flattery and obsequiousness.

He walked straight to Yan Ling, his hand virtually resting on her waist, appearing reproachful yet fondly saying, "Why didn’t you wait for me?"

Yan Ling knew Shen Yanming wanted to help her, so she replied softly, "You were too slow!"

Their familiar and intimate conversation expelled Hao Lian Yong’s doubts.

Seeing Shen Yanming not responding, he didn’t want to be affronted. After saying something about making himself at home, he led a few other guests into the banquet hall.

Yan Ling and Shen Yanming also entered the banquet hall.

The bright red lanterns were hung high and the large character for longevity was posted on the screen, making the originally elegant and expansive courtyard seem a bit tacky.

Looking at the festive decorations, Yan Ling frowned slightly.

Even she, who had been away from the Capital for more than a decade, knew her maternal grandmother disliked bright red.

Wouldn’t Hao Lian Yong, the adopted son, know this?

On the surface, it was a birthday celebration for his grandmother, but the birthday star was nowhere to be seen.

Hao Lian Yong’s ambitions couldn’t be more obvious.

While Yan Ling was observing the banquet hall, Shen Yanming was observing her.

There was no denying that she was strikingly beautiful, it was no wonder she caught Lord Qi’s eye.

However, she was too smart and too independent! She couldn’t stand being wronged, and she couldn’t bear to see others being wronged either.

Because of her words, Shi Ying was still giving him the cold shoulder.

If it weren’t for the disease she had cured for him, he really wouldn’t want to help her.

"Young Master Shen, if you keep looking at me like that, people at the banquet might misunderstand that you’ve fallen for me!"

The moment Yan Ling said this, Shen Yanming instantly moved three feet away from her.

If any rumours reached Shi Ying’s ears, he would be completely ruined!

"You helped me deal with Shen Yanqing last time, and this time I’ve helped you get into this banquet. We’re even now, let’s assume we don’t know each other next time we meet!"

After saying this, Shen Yanming turned around, ready to leave.

Yan Ling nodded, seriously saying, "Rest assured, Young Master Shen, I will never tell anyone about your previous incompetence!"

Shen Yanming: ...

He was wrong, next time he sees Yan Ling, he must take a detour.

He swore that he wouldn’t meddle in other people’s affairs anymore!

Watching Shen Yanming depart, Yan Ling was puzzled.

Wasn’t he the one who said they should pretend not to know each other?

What did she say wrong?

Just when Yan Ling was confused about Shen Yanming’s abrupt behavior, she saw a girl in a gold dress leading an old woman surrounded by a crowd.

"Lady Hao Lian, may your life be as long-lasting as the Southern Mountain and your happiness as deep as the Eastern Sea."

"My lady, you are truly blessed! With General Yong, a capable son handling external affairs, and Qianqian, a niece who is not only skilled at acting but also affectionate and filial, at your service."

"Indeed, although the Hao Lian Family’s miss has left this world, Lady Hao Lian is not alone with General Yong and Qianqian’s company..."

As soon as this was said, the bustling banquet hall suddenly fell silent.

The old lady’s face changed dramatically, she stared at the speaker with red eyes, trembling as she asked, "Who did you say is no longer in this world?"