Chapter 1744: Chapter 1744: Let Her Keep You Company
But to some people’s ears, it felt like she was deliberately undermining them.
Qi Ruigang sneered as he came out from the other side.
"When it comes to beauty, no one can compare to Miss Nangong. I do think you’re beautiful. If Miss Nangong doesn’t mind, I’d like to take a few photos of you to put on my website. I’m sure many young talents would appreciate your beauty."
Jian Yufei sneered in retaliation, "Mr. Qi is truly my admirer, wasn’t it that you once fell at my feet?"
She was referring to the time Qi Ruigang almost humiliated her and then killed her.
Qi Ruigang’s face suddenly darkened, looking quite unpleasant.
In the past, he didn’t care about these bad reputations; he did whatever he wanted.
But now, he cared a lot because Mo Lan would react.
Sure enough, Mo Lan gave him a faint glance, with a hint of disgust in her eyes.
Qi Ruigang’s face became even more unsightly, "Since we were invited over, why is it just you coming out to greet us? Where’s Qi Ruisen? Hurry and have him come out to greet the guests."
Jian Yufei smiled elegantly, "The only person I invited was Mo Lan. She’s a female guest, so naturally, I came to greet her."
Her meaning was that no one invited him at all.
He was not welcome!
Qi Ruigang snorted coldly, "Don’t forget, I’m your elder brother!"
Jian Yufei completely ignored his words, "Mo Lan, let’s go inside."
"Okay." Mo Lan smiled slightly, also ignoring Qi Ruigang.
Jian Yufei hooked her arm and they walked inside, whispering as they went, "I have something important for you later; please help me keep it safe."
"What is it?" Mo Lan whispered back.
"Let’s talk after we eat."
"Alright."
Jian Yufei led her to the garden in the back and invited her to sit.
Today’s meal, she only wanted to have with Mo Lan.
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As for Qi Ruigang, he was escorted by the servants to another garden.
There, too, a sumptuous spread was laid, and Qi Ruisen was already waiting for him.
"Where is everyone else?" Qi Ruigang asked as he arrived, puzzled.
Qi Ruisen first instructed the servants to leave, and only he, Qi Ruigang, and Anan remained.
"What do you mean everyone else?" Qi Ruisen asked blandly.
"Mo Lan and them, weren’t we invited for a meal? How come it’s just you and me?" Qi Ruigang asked coldly, his eyes full of disdain.
He never looked up to Qi Ruisen and had always been rude in his speech.
Qi Ruisen, however, always maintained a gentlemanly demeanor.
"Actually, Yufei only intended to invite Mo Lan for a meal. I wasn’t even allowed to join, and naturally, neither were you. But to show our politeness, I arranged a separate table for you. Please, have a seat."
Qi Ruigang frowned and sat down, "Is this how you treat guests? Only inviting one person to eat?"
"How so? Aren’t I inviting you now?" Qi Ruisen also sat down, a subtle smile on his lips.
"Just you and me having a meal?" Qi Ruigang scoffed, "I don’t have the habit of eating alone with a man. I like women, can’t stand men!"
Qi Ruisen clapped his hands, and immediately, two beautiful women came walking over.
"With beauties accompanying you, surely you’ll be willing now?"
Qi Ruigang let out another cold laugh, "Bring Mo Lan over, let her accompany."
"Sorry, right now Mo Lan is Yufei’s guest. Inviting her over, Yufei wouldn’t agree."
"Then bring Nangong Yufei over too!"