Lady Gu Is Too Weak To Fend For Herself Chapter 1691 The Two Ladies Are Like Fire And Water



Right outside Hua Xia Hotel.

Xia Jingan pulled up with Li Xing'er and inquired casually, "Miss Li, you and Gu Yao are always stuck together. Why didn't he show up today?"

"Gu Yao's tied up running the company! He truly lacks the time to join."

"I've heard Gu Yao's a musical prodigy?"

Upon hearing that, Li Xing'er swelled with pride right away. "Exactly! You've caught wind of it too, haven't you?! Gu Yao grew up labeled a useless bum. He was clueless and useless, never touching any instruments. Yet, the very first time he laid fingers on the piano, he played it flawlessly. Just months of practice, and he hit concert hall level!"

Chatting about Gu Yao made Li Xing'er beam with assurance. A smirk tugged at Xia Jingan's mouth as he murmured, "Got it."

The banquet hall held few guests indeed. Once inside, Xia Jingan spotted Qiao Xi immediately, though a flicker of displeasure crossed his face. "None of the necklaces I gifted are on you?"

An awkward smile crept over Qiao Xi's face as she instinctively looked toward Gu Zheng. Xia Jingan got the picture at once. "Mr. Gu, I'm her brother."

Could Gu Zheng really be envious?

Qiao Xi swiftly shifted the subject. "Skipping Xia Chunyu's party will surely upset them. Won't that cause you problems?"

"No worries." Xia Jingan let out a light laugh. "With me now leading Xia Corporation, Grandma can fume all she wants—she won't touch me."

Meanwhile, over at First Class Residential.

Within the opulently adorned banquet hall, Xia Chunyu donned a pink princess gown topped with a sparkling diamond crown. She approached Old Madam Xia's side gracefully. The whole Xia clan had gathered to mark her birthday.

Clinging to Old Madam Xia's arm, Xia Chunyu cooed sweetly, "Thanks, Grandma, for throwing me this extravagant birthday bash. I adore you so much! I'll stay single forever and keep you company right here at home."

Yin Lianyi gently pinched her nose, her face beaming with affection. "Silly girl! Married or not, you'll forever be our Xia family's cherished princess."

Xia Chunyu scanned the room and abruptly questioned, "Grandma, where's Brother? Cake-cutting's moments away. How come he hasn't arrived?"

Yin Lianyi swept her gaze about and noticed Xia Jingan's absence. It was his sister's birthday today—how could he miss it?

Tears welled in Xia Chunyu's eyes as she whined pitifully, "Grandma, did Brother head to Sister's event? He's probably still mad at me over that room incident, refusing to join my birthday celebration."

Yin Lianyi snapped alert in an instant, her tone turning raspy. "What… Jingan wouldn't go there! He…"

Xia Chunyu's words choked with sobs. "Grandma, no matter Brother's work load, he's always marked my birthday with me. Why's he ignoring me now that Sister's back?"

Noticing Xia Chunyu in tears, Yin Lianyi rushed to soothe her. "Chunyu, no crying. It's your special day—stay joyful. If Jingan chooses Qiao Xi's gathering, we can't force him otherwise. Aren't there plenty of kin and pals here for your birthday? We don't require him."

Whispers erupted among the banquet hall crowd. These sisters were hosting parties simultaneously. Qiao Xi, fresh back with the Xia family, already clashed fiercely with Xia Chunyu. She'd surely wreak havoc on the family ahead.

Suddenly, a voice cried out, "Old Madam, Miss, look outside…"

"Young Master Ji Huaizhi's ride is out front!"

Silence blanketed the area instantly.

Ji Huaizhi! Heir to the Ji dynasty! The Ji family had named him future head. His standing in the capital outshone even Xia Jingan's. For him to grace Xia Chunyu's birthday?

Pride surged through Yin Lianyi uncontrollably. Ji Huaizhi's presence signaled the Ji family's nod to Chunyu as the Xia eldest daughter. Should he fancy her, a union between houses could seal the deal. What fortune!

"Hurry! Chunyu, greet Young Master Ji at once!"

Bursting with smugness, Xia Chunyu shyly bit her lip. "Young Master Ji, here?! I'm not prepared to meet him!"

"Silly one, move fast. Mind your manners."

The young ladies eyed Xia Chunyu hiking her skirt and dashing out, envy etching their features. Beyond Ji Huaizhi's elite rank, his star-like visage alone stirred their souls. Wed to such a catch, life's regrets would vanish.

The whole group trailed after Xia Chunyu to the entrance, yet Ji Huaizhi was nowhere to be seen. Yin Lianyi quickly inquired, "Where's Young Master Ji?"

With a smile, the attendant by the door responded, "Young Master Ji said that he has something important to attend to and left after leaving the gift."