CHAPTER 163: CHAPTER 163: ALL MEN GATHER (3)_1

"Luo Shao, what do you take us for? Even if this bomb were to explode, which it won’t, we would be willing to stand by you. Don’t forget, when we were younger, I was your little tagalong." Shangguan Qing chuckled lightly as he looked at the two people in the distance.

At the same time, a desire to become stronger suddenly surged within my heart.

"Brother Qing, the brothers from the Luo Family will be fine," said Shangguan You softly before she quickly walked toward the two men. Originally, she had intended to watch from the sidelines, but upon seeing the three men from the Luo Family, she suddenly changed her mind.

"Girl, what are you doing here? Get back; it’s dangerous."

"Brothers Luo, this is a medicinal pill I’ve refined, which can help focus the mind and clear the qi. If you trust me, then please take it. And I believe both of you will be alright," said Shangguan You as she presented two Jade Dew Pills.

"Heh, we naturally trust the girl’s concoctions," said Luo Tong as he swallowed the pill immediately. Luo Wu glanced at Shangguan You. For some reason, from the first moment they met her, they felt an inexplicable sense of trust towards her.

One of Luo Wu’s hands was on the light bulb while his other hand, now free, took the pill and ate it. As soon as he swallowed it, a gentle warmth spread through his body, and his previously flustered heart began to settle down. When he placed his hand on the light bulb again, he suddenly saw a flash of golden light, and the bomb hidden within it simply fell into his hand.

The bomb came off without me even disarming it?

"It’s been disarmed," Luo Wu murmured, still somewhat unable to believe it. What exactly happened?

"Brother Qing, let’s leave," said Shangguan You, looking at the Luo brothers who were still in a daze, as she took Shangguan Qing’s hand and left the ballroom. I used a Stasis Curse for just a minute, but it was enough.

"Mhm," Shangguan Qing replied. Seeing that the Luo brothers’ issue had been resolved, he left the room with Shangguan You.

The two had only just left. When they returned a short while later, they found the place bustling with people. They sat down in the same spot as before. Just as they did, a conspicuous group of people made their entrance. A slight smile touched the corners of Shangguan You’s lips. It’s true what they say; you run into the same people everywhere, even in Beijing.

The newcomers were none other than Shen Cheng, Wanqian, and Shen Jia’s family, accompanied by Feng Shao’an and his sister from B City, as well as Deputy Commissioner Feng and his party.

This group was led directly to Shangguan You’s table. Shen Jia’s eyes widened, her initially smug smile freezing when she saw Shangguan You. The expressions of Feng Shao’an and his sister also soured.

They had struggled to secure an invitation to this banquet and certainly hadn’t expected to run into Shangguan You here. Back in B City, they had already lost face because of her. Seeing her again did not improve their moods.

"I never expected to see you two here," someone remarked.

"Sister You, I’m truly glad to see you," Old Man Qi and Qi Zhuochen greeted them. Qi Zhuochen even sat right beside Shangguan You.

"I’m also happy to see you," Shangguan You replied with a smile. Shangguan Qing nodded politely at the others.

"Shangguan You, have you returned home?" Feng Shao’an asked, his eyes fixed on the seemingly transformed Shangguan You, the faint smile on her lips, and her composed demeanor. Every time he saw her, she surprised him, and this occasion was no exception.

"Yes," Shangguan You responded coolly, her smile fading.

"Hmph, what’s there to be proud of? You’re still seated in the corner," Feng Shaomei sneered, looking down on Shangguan You.

"Hmph, some people just love to bully others when they have the upper hand, relying solely on their pretty face," Shen Jia said bitterly, glaring fiercely at Shangguan You before sitting down beside Shen Cheng.

"Where does your family live in Beijing, Miss Shangguan? And who is this gentleman with you?" Deputy Commissioner Feng asked with a beaming smile, glancing first at Shangguan Qing and then at Shangguan You, cautiously inquiring about their backgrounds.

"Uncle Feng, you don’t know yet?" Shen Jia said with a triumphant smile. She then whispered to them about mistresses, illegitimate daughters, and all the scandalous stories she could muster. The Feng family’s expressions turned disdainful as they looked at Shangguan You.

A mistress’s daughter... Her presence here must be due to connections.

"Miss Shangguan, aren’t you with your family?" Shen Cheng asked politely. Though his face was gentle, his weariness was evident. It seems they’ve had some restless nights, more agonizing than not sleeping at all.

"Yes, why is it just the two of you? Where are your family members?" Wanqian followed up, asking in a gentle tone.

Shangguan You snorted coldly, ignoring them. Their opinions are none of my concern. The ones to be embarrassed later won’t be me.

"Hmph, with her questionable background, why would her family want to be seen with her?" Shen Jia sneered. Feng Shaomei, still remembering Shangguan You’s methods, didn’t speak, but her eyes were filled with mockery.

"Is it common for the Shen Family to be so impolite?" Shangguan Qing snorted coldly, his gaze growing colder as he looked at everyone at the table targeting his girl.

"Where were we impolite? Shangguan You is the one without manners! We’re classmates, and my relatives are her elders. When elders speak, it’s inappropriate for her to ignore them.

"Her refusal to respond, or her inability to do so, is because we speak the truth. If it’s the truth, why fear others talking about it?"

Shen Jia raised her voice, catching the attention of nearby people, who all turned to watch the impending drama with interest.

"Feng Shaomei, am I not speaking the truth? She’s clearly a mistress’s daughter! What does she have to be proud of, to act so haughty?"

"Uh, Jiajia, please lower your voice a bit. This isn’t the place to make a scene," Duan Mei said, tugging at Shen Jia’s arm and urging her to quiet down.