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Chapter 200 - 200 200 Why Come Back
Chapter 200 - 200 200 Why Come Back
?Chapter 200: Chapter 200 Why Come Back? Chapter 200: Chapter 200 Why Come Back? Jiang Xinxin was holding a cup of juice, her expression indifferent as she sat down.
Standing in front of her were her ex-fiancé and step-sister.
Having come to the Imperial Capital, she had long been prepared to encounter these people.
Both of them were surprised to see Jiang Xinxin here.
Feng Yanbai, gazing at the elegant and beautiful Jiang Xinxin, felt the emotions he had long suppressed surge forth.
He hadn’t expected that after more than twenty years, time still treated her so kindly.
She was even more beautiful than before. Previously, she was like unripe fruit, but now she was fully matured, carrying an alluring fragrance.
If Jiang Xinxin knew what he was thinking, she probably couldn’t help but throw the juice in his face.
A real scumbag, putting on an artistic and emotional front.
Jiang Xinxin was displeased by Feng Yanbai’s fervent gaze and looked up to ask the two of them, “Is there something you want?”
Gou Zhenmei, seeing the even more beautiful Jiang Xinxin, felt surprised and envious.
However, she didn’t show it; instead, she asked with a concerned face, “Xinxin, where have you been all these years? We’ve been looking for you.”
Jiang Xinxin didn’t want to play along with her, responding coldly, “I’ve long severed ties with you. Why should I tell you where I was?”
“You’re searching for me because you wanted to see if I was dead, right?”
She looked at Gou Zhenmei with a hint of sarcasm. “Seeing that I’m still alive today must be disappointing for you.”
There was no pretense of politeness. She was setting her stance from the beginning, to save herself from future troubles with this shameless family.
Gou Zhenmei looked at her in disbelief, “How could you say that? We are sisters.”
“When you suddenly disappeared, we’ve been worried about you all these years.”
Jiang Xinxin had grown tired of her white lotus act, “Why did I disappear? Shouldn’t I be asking you that? You’re not going to tell everyone I left on a whim again, are you?”
“Stealing someone else’s fiancé and usurping their home was all your doing. It’s only been a few years, and you’ve developed dementia and forgotten?”
Despite Jiang Xinxin’s graceful demeanor now, she had a fiery temper in her youth.
Luo Ning had never lost a verbal sparring, and as her mother, how could she possibly lose?
At this moment, many people were looking over here.
Most of those present knew Gou Zhenmei and Feng Yanbai.
Middle-aged and elderly people were somewhat aware of the Gou Family’s past issues.
However, nobody had expected that the Gou Family’s daughter, missing for over twenty years, would appear at this reception.
In fact, even Wu Jianfeng and the others were stunned, having no idea that Luo Ning’s mother was the Gou Family’s daughter.
Previously, the Gou Family had claimed that their biological daughter had an argument with the family and then ran off with a man.
Gou Zhenmei then replaced her, marrying into the Feng Family in a union.
But listening to Jiang Xinxin’s sarcastic remarks, it was clear the internal situation was different.
It turned out her step-sister had stolen her fiancé and taken over her home, forcing her to leave.
People believed it, as having a stepmother often meant having a stepfather.
Over the years, nobody heard about the Chairman of Gou Group searching for his biological daughter.
Those unaware even thought Gou Zhenmei was his biological child.
If Gou Zhenmei and her biological father didn’t look so alike, everyone might have thought she was actually the illegitimate daughter of Chairman Gou.
Gou Zhenmei’s face darkened as she observed the various speculative and probing looks directed at her.
She hadn’t expected Jiang Xinxin to air the old grievances publicly.
Feng Yanbai’s expression also turned sour. After so many years, why should Jiang Xinxin publicly embarrass everyone?
However, he didn’t really blame her, since she was the moonlight in his heart.
He had loved Jiang Xinxin, his fiancée, but she had always been lukewarm towards him, and his father-in-law had preferred Gou Zhenmei and her daughter, which had shaken his resolve.
Later, when Gou Zhenmei seduced him with her passion and unrestrained attention, always prioritizing him, he couldn’t resist being with her secretly.
The affair was thrilling, but unfortunately, Jiang Xinxin discovered it.
She immediately proposed to annul the engagement and even wanted to make the scandal public.
Such exposure would embarrass both the Gou and Feng families, and naturally, neither family would allow it.
Then Jiang Xinxin suddenly disappeared. To save face for both families, Gou Zhenmei and her daughter had to claim that she had quarreled with her family and eloped with another man, which led to the so-called substitute bride.
Anyway, they indeed had wronged her that year.
Ever since Jiang Xinxin disappeared, he couldn’t help but recall her virtues.
Especially after discovering Gou Zhenmei’s true nature, he yearned even more for Jiang Xinxin’s simplicity and straightforwardness.
Today, as soon as he entered, he was drawn to a woman in the corner and walked over unconsciously.
Upon closer inspection, he realized she was the woman he had been thinking about for twenty years.
Even though she now spoke with biting sarcasm, it was not off-putting.
At this moment, standing next to Gou Zhenmei, Jiang Xinxin was superior in both beauty and demeanor, which made his heart burn with passion.
He looked at Jiang Xinxin tenderly, “Xinxin, there was a misunderstanding about what happened back then. Let’s find time in the next couple of days to sit down and talk properly.”
Jiang Xinxin glanced at him coldly, “I have nothing to talk about with you, and you are no good.”
Normally such an insult would have angered Feng Yanbai.
But her glance made him feel it was full of allure.
She truly became more charming as she aged.
Jiang Xinxin felt disgusted by Feng Yanbai’s gaze, this scoundrel still so full of himself.
Seeing Jiang Xinxin’s full eyes of disgust, Gou Zhenmei breathed a sigh of relief.
It was good that this woman didn’t pine for Feng Yanbai, her biggest fear was such a situation.
Yet soon, she felt imbalanced and envious again, knowing that Feng Yanbai had always thought about Jiang Xinxin over the years.
She seduced Feng Yanbai not only because she wanted to steal Jiang Xinxin’s fiancé but also because she genuinely liked him.
So, she could hardly bear that he still had thoughts for the woman she despised the most.
Then, recalling the family issues at home, her eyes filled with gloom.
Why did this woman, after disappearing for so many years, have to come back?
“Xinxin, you might dislike us, but your father has always thought of you over the years, so please come home with us.”
She pretended not to mind the sarcastic words Jiang Xinxin had said earlier and tried to persuade her to come home, showing a perfect elder sister demeanor.
She felt it was easier to manage things when kept under close watch, just like when they had driven her away years ago.
Jiang Xinxin had foreseen this move, “If he truly thought of me, he wouldn’t have gone more than twenty years without searching, completely neglecting me.”
“I don’t care to return to the Gou Family, and you don’t need to worry about me coming back to claim the inheritance; I’ve long severed ties with the Gou Family.”
Gou Zhenmei looked incredulous, “How could you say that, no matter what, he’s still your father.”
“That’s your father; I haven’t had a father for a long time.”
Jiang Xinxin, annoyed, said, “Could you please not stand here and be an eyesore?”
Yet, the two persisted, insisting Jiang Xinxin go back to see Old Man Gou.
At this moment, Luo Ning quickly walked up, “My mother made herself very clear; can you stop being shameless and harassing her?”
“In front of all these people, are you sure you want to embarrass yourselves?”
She raised an eyebrow at them, “If that’s what you want, we surely won’t mind.”