Chapter 316 - The Ji Family of Zhong Hai (2/2)

“Young Lord Ji wouldn’t even agree to the engagement if not for Old Man Su’s sake.” Nin Yuze said indignantly. “I have also heard that Fang Qiong was not even Old Man Su’s direct Granddaughter, instead, he was her Great Uncle, a brother to her real grandpa. The Fang family lived under a rock in the Jin City for too many years, and they should feel lucky to be able to marry one of their girls to Young Lord Ji.”

The car suddenly became quiet.

The woman in sungla.s.ses wanted to say something but stopped.

After all, there was no need for her to defend a girl that she barely knew. Even if Fang Qiong was her BFF, she had to worry about the ire of the Ji Family in Zhong Hai. Ji Family was one of the most powerful families in Zhong Hai and was considered more influential and powerful than the Qiao family, Song family, or even the Wei Family of the North Bank.

Even as Nin Yuze made the phone call to Young Lord Ji, Chen Fan and Fang Qiong had already arrived at Wu Zhou.

The Su Family residence was located on the outskirts of the city, on the sh.o.r.e of Lake Tai. It took up a huge swath of land and behind its high walls were rooms decorated with traditional Chinese styles. Every piece of furniture in the manor might have over a few hundred years of history. The manor was completed with a typical Chinese garden with a small pond, flowing water, and windy stone bridges.

“Such Culture and history! Impressive!”

Chen Fan nodded.

The old man Su’s birthday was tomorrow so the manor was filled with guests and family members who arrived a day ahead. After they were told that the manor’s guest rooms were full, Fang Qiong looked to Chen Fan awkwardly.

Chen Fan cracked a smile and said: “Let’s rent a place somewhere else then. Wu Zhou is a big city, there must be plenty of places to stay for the night.”

Fang Qiong heaved a sigh and gave Chen Fan an apologetic smile.

Chen Fan had come here as her husband, an honored guest, but he didn’t even have room to stay in the manor. However, before she got a clear answer from the Su Family about her marriage, she was reluctant to nag the Su Family for better treatment. Her mother’s branch was never liked in the family clan and things didn’t start to turn around until her dad’s business became successful.

Even as Fang Qiong led Chen Fan toward the exit, a voice came up beside them.

“Hey, Little Nine, leaving already? Nowhere to stay? Just ask your Older Sister me!”

Fang Qiong’s age ranked ninth among her generation, therefore, everyone in the Su Family called her Little Nine. However, the woman’s voice sounded more like an evil stepmother than a warm welcoming older sister.

Chen Fan furrowed his brows as he scanned the couple approaching.

The woman was in her thirties and had an attractive face and an alluring body. Her movements were s.e.xually charged, but her face was cold.

The man was much younger, sixteen at the most, a high schooler. He gave Chen Fan and Fang Qiogn a friendly smile.

“Ninth Sister, you are finally here. Who is this?”

They looked to Chen Fan in confusion.

Fang Qiong gave the woman a cold glance and then started introducing: “This is my oldest Uncle’s daughter Su Qian, and my fifth Uncle’s son, Su Lin”

Then, Fang Qiong threaded her arm through Chen Fan’s elbow and lifted her chin and said:

“This is my husband Chen Fan.”

“What?”

Both Su Qian and Su Qian were shocked.

They looked at the linked arms of Chen Fan and Fang Qiong and then at Chen Fan’s face, and then back at the linked arms.

Su Qian was rendered speechless and she could only stare.

Su Qian had watched as Fang Qiong grew up. Although she had never like Fang Qiong, she knew her very well. In her memory, Fang Qiong always thought that she was better than anyone of her age and rarely talked to anyone. She had many suitors, but none was even able to carry out a conversation longer than two minutes with her.

Therefore, Fang Qiong had pulled the rug from under her when she announced that she was married.

Su Qian quickly thought of another rumor that had been spreading in the family, and her face darkened.

“Little Nine, didn’t you know that Old Man had already—”

“I know.” Fang Qiong cut her short. “That’s why I am bringing Xiao Fan home and explaining everything to Third Grandpa.”

“But… what about the Ji Family of Zhong Hai…” Su Qian murmured to herself.

“Don’t’ worry about it cousins. I am going to find a place to stay for the night with Xiao Fan, call me if you want to talk.” Before she was met with more questions, Fang Qiong hurried to leave the manor with Chen Fan.

Su Qian was still grappling with what she had just learned. Meanwhile, Su Lin was confused.

“Sister Qian-Qian, what are you guys talking about? What about the Ji Family of Zhong Hai?”

Su Qian didn’t answer. She stood still for a while, as the shock in her eyes turned into a gloating satisfaction.

“Little Nine, you think you are better than us because Old man likes you. I really want to see how you can get away with this foolishness this time around.”

With that thought in mind, she shook his head with a sharp cold smile.