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Chapter 313: You Have Been Waiting for this Day, I Assume?
writer:can.xin.yue      update:2022-07-04 15:51
  Su Chenghui’s mouth set in a hard line as annoyance clouded his features. He felt that Huo Jinyao was too doting towards Su Qingsang and placed her on a pedestal. 

  “Have you got nothing to say? Or is this what you wanted to witness?” Li Qianxue’s gaze wandered to Su Chenghui as she spat out the bitter words. 

  “Su Chenghui, all these years you have deliberately treated Su Qingsang with contempt and intentionally neglected her. In actuality, you have been waiting for this day, I assume?” 

  “Why are you spouting nonsense?” Su Chenghui’s gaze briefly landed on Huo Jinyao, who was leading Su Qingsang to the long dining table. He then eagerly got Su Qingsang some food, dedicating all his attention to her. 

  When Su Chenghui shifted his attention to Su Peizhen and he caught sight of the scowl on her face. He furrowed his brows as he surveyed the situation. 

  “Am I spouting nonsense?” Li Qianxue edged closer to him and continued in an icy tone. “I will really take pleasure in having her witness how you have neglected her beloved daughter all these years. It will be interesting to see how devastated she will be.” 

  “Li Qianxue,” Su Chenghui said as he shot her a warning look. “Do not mention her to me.” 

  “Do you still think that I am not entitled to do that?” Li Qianxue scoffed with a grimace. “Entitled or not, I am the one standing in front of you right now. I am the one in your life. Su Chenghui, I turned a blind eye to your apathy on other occasions, but it’s best that you exercise prudence today and know your place. If Peizhen’s birthday is disrupted because of you, I will not let the matter rest.” 

  With those scornful words, Li Qianxue hiked up the hem of her long skirt and descended the stairs with her head held high. 

  Due to the unyielding presence of Huo Jinyao beside Su Qingsang, the daughters of Lin City’s high society, who had all been antagonistic towards Su Qingsang and who loved to make things difficult for her, decided to behave themselves. 

  After some time, Huo Jinyao was called away by Old Master Li and Su Qingsang was left alone. 

  Even though she was in her own home, Su Qingsang did not have the habit of wandering around. Since Huo Jinyao was occupied with Old Master Li, she got herself a glass of juice and decided to head towards the lounging area for a seat. 

  Midway through her walk to the lounging area, however, someone bumped her on her arm. The beverage she was holding spilled over. 

  Most of the juice splattered on her chest and Su Qingsang turned to look at who had bumped into her. The sight of Qiu Junjiao in front of her startled her. 

  “Oh my, I’m so sorry. It was accidental.” 

  Qiu Junjiao had spotted Su Qingsang a while ago. In truth, she had never liked Su Qingsang. Seeing Su Qingsang decked in a red skirt, just like Su Peizhen, irked Qiu Junjiao. 

  Qiu Junjiao could have ignored her feelings of annoyance. After all, she was well aware that Su Qingsang would not be complacent much longer. 

  Seeing how fiercely protective of Su Qingsang Huo Jinyao was during this occasion perplexed Qiu Junjiao. 

  Qiu Junjiao was on good terms with He Xuanyao and He had been dealt a blow by Huo Jinyao because of Su Qingsang. 

  What infuriated Qiu Junjiao more was that her brother was hopelessly enamored with Su Qingsang even though Su Qingsang was married. It was simply repugnant in her eyes. 

  At this moment, Qiu Junjiao was grinning like a Cheshire Cat at Su Qingsang with a glass of wine in her hand. Even though she was spewing words of apology, her disposition lacked any genuine sign of being apologetic. 

  Su Qingsang looked at Qiu Junjiao and then at her own stained top. She lifted her chin slightly and surveyed Qiu Junjiao. Knocking into me and causing so much juice to spill onto me was an accident? 

  “What’s the matter? Is Mrs. Huo upset now?” Qiu Junjiao looked at Su Qingsang with a smirk on her face. 

  So what if the red skirt was stunning? With all that spilled juice on her, she cuts a sorry figure. 

  The commotion had attracted the attention of some of Su Qingsang’s antagonists nearby. Su Peizhen observed the incident from afar, her lips curved in mockery.

  Chapter 314: You Cannot Be a Phoenix, Even if You Have Risen From the Ashes

  Look at what she’s doing. Su Qingsang honestly thinks that her presence here can win her the approval of everyone present. Does she really think that she can be a princess if she puts on royal robes? That’s amusing and naive at its best. 

  “Apologize,” Su Qingsang said calmly, looking Qiu Junjiao unflinchingly in the eye. 

  “What did you say?” Qiu Junjiao widened her eyes nonchalantly. She was asking as if she did not catch what was said. 

  “I said, apologize.” 

  Qiu Junjiao scoffed ostentatiously and she turned to throw Luo Meishan and Song Youhe, who were standing next to her, a look. The duo had been observing the interaction between Su Qingsang and Qiu Junjiao from afar. When they realized that it had turned into an altercation, they went over to back Qiu Junjiao up. 

  “Are you girls aware that someone’s personality changed after she got more money?” 

  Luo Meishan smirked. “That’s only natural. After all, that person was once lowly, like a crow. Now that she has gained access to high society, she’s under the false impression that she is as prized as a phoenix.” 

  “Isn’t that right?” Song Youhe covered her mouth conspicuously and let out a haughty chuckle. She scanned Su Qingsang from head to toe. “What a pity. She is still as low as a crow even though she has gained access to high society. She can never be as exquisite as a phoenix.” 

  It was crystal clear to Su Qingsang that these women were here to pick a fight. 

  Some distance away, Li Qianxue espied the altercation while she was engaged in a conversation with a guest. She frowned slightly but had no intention to get involved. 

  If Su Qingsang is not able take care of this little embroilment independently, then Huo Jinyao will soon tire of being with an incompetent woman. 

  Su Qingsang could feel the eyes of the people around bore into her. Some were trying to be inconspicuous while some blatantly looked on with interest. She was still holding the glass of juice and continued to look at Qiu Junjiao intently. “You have such a callous attitude; I guess you have no intention of apologizing for your behavior?” 

  “What did you say? Apologize? Why should I apologize?” Qiu Junjiao spread her hands open, her demeanor condescending. “I’m afraid I don’t have the habit of apologizing.” 

  “Really?” Su Qingsang then nodded as she fixed her gaze on Qiu Junjiao. Before the latter could react, she threw the rest of the fruit juice at her with a swift motion. 

  The juice splattered on Qiu Junjiao’s bosom and it mirrored the part of Su Qingsang stained with fruit juice. 

  “You……” Qiu Junjiao widened her eyes and glowered at Su Qingsang. She could not believe that this insignificant illegitimate daughter was behaving in such an audacious and presumptuous manner. “Su Qingsang, how dare you?” 

  “Why shouldn’t I dare?” Su Qingsang stood upright with her head held high. Her disposition exuded her unwavering boldness and confidence. 

  Qiu Junjiao was livid. She lifted the glass of wine in her hand and was about to pour it on Su Qingsang when Su Qingsang shot out her hand at lightning speed to grab hold of it. 

  Su Qingsang snatched the glass of wine from Qiu Junjiao and threw the drink on the latter’s face. 

  Qiu Junjiao instinctively snapped her eyes shut as the red wine hit her face. She lost her poise as she clumsily wiped her face a few times. Despite having dried her face, there were still traces of wine on it. The humiliation she felt outweighed the discomfort of being in wet clothes. 

  She looked resentfully at Su Qingsang. “Su Qingsang, how dare you?” 

  Su Qingsang placed the wine glass casually on the table beside her. “Hmm, I definitely dare.” 

  Since she was bold enough to pick a fight with me, why should I spare her humiliation? 

  Qiu Junjiao breathed hard and fast. Without a second thought, she raised her hand to strike Su Qingsang on her face. 

  Su Qingsang took a step back to avoid being slapped by Qiu Junjiao. Missing her target, Qiu Junjiao moved forward in another attempt to strike Su Qingsang. She was determined to teach Su Qingsang a lesson. 

  Someone grabbed Qiu Junjiao’s hand to halt her action. She was caught off-guard and whirled around to find out who had stopped her. She was surprised to see who was holding her back.