Chapter 1997: Are You Two Not Close?

Wei Yangyang frowned and said, "I did not use Tiantian!"

"Forget it, do you dare say you didn't use the Li Family's connections and resources?"

"Then what about you two? Didn't you use your own backgrounds?"

The one who said this was not Wei Yangyang.

It was Su Kexuan, who had walked in right after.

Those two women had been arrogant and haughty when facing Wei Yangyang.

They had looked as if they didn't even put Wei Yangyang in their eyes.

But the moment they saw Su Kexuan, their attitudes changed immediately.

One of them even smeared Wei Yangyang in front of Su Kexuan: "Miss Su might not know, but this woman has no real ability, she..."

"Do you know whether she has ability or not? Do you understand her that well?"

"I..."

"It seems you don't understand her, so stop commenting on others, lest Miss Jiang finds out and holds a grudge."

Su Kexuan's words reminded the two women opposite her.

Even if they disliked Wei Yangyang, Wei Yangyang was still Jiang Motian's person.

If they offended Wei Yangyang...

Could Jiang Motian let them off easily?

Their families behind them would likely suffer for it too!

The two broke out in a cold sweat.

At this moment, they didn't dare to put on airs in front of Wei Yangyang anymore, and instead apologized sincerely: "Miss Wei, we were just spouting nonsense earlier, please don't take it to heart."

Wei Yangyang knew why they had suddenly changed their attitudes.

She didn't say anything else, just walked past the two of them indifferently.

But when she reached Su Kexuan's side, Wei Yangyang couldn't help but give her a deep look, then said, "Thank you."

"You're welcome."

Wei Yangyang smiled faintly and prepared to leave.

Su Kexuan, however, took hold of her hand and said, "Miss Wei, your lipstick is a bit smudged, touch it up."

Wei Yangyang looked at herself in the mirror.

The lipstick had indeed smeared outside her lips.

She lowered her head to take a tissue and lipstick out of her handbag.

As for the two women who had just been gossiping about her, they slunk away.

Once they were gone, Su Kexuan leaned against the vanity counter, handed over her own lipstick, and said, "This one is new, use it."

"No need, I have my own."

"But the color of this one can give you more presence."

As she spoke, Su Kexuan opened the lipstick cap, twisted a bit out, and handed it to Wei Yangyang again.

It was a true red color.

Wei Yangyang had never tried it before.

"Not planning to try it?"

Wei Yangyang hesitated for a moment, then shook her head gently.

She said, "It doesn't suit the me of today."

"But the color of lipstick can determine whether a woman is tough or soft; this can also be considered a kind of... psychological suggestion."

"But for an occasion like today, being tough isn't appropriate; it's better for me to maintain a low profile."

"Oh? I thought that after experiencing what just happened, you would want to change."

"I do want to change, but such a change doesn't need to be known by others. Regardless, thank you anyway."

Wei Yangyang smiled at Su Kexuan through the mirror and then touched up her makeup with her own lipstick.

Su Kexuan, having been rejected, didn't show any change in emotion.

But she felt this girl was not quite what she had imagined.

Su Kexuan didn't intend to leave either; instead, she crossed her arms and asked, "Do you resent Jiang Motian?"

"Why would I resent Tiantian?"

"It is because she helps you without restraint that people are jealous of you. Hmm... to put it bluntly, this could be considered 'killing with kindness'."

Wei Yangyang didn't even think about it before saying, "I don't blame Tiantian. She treats me as a friend, which is why she is so wholeheartedly good to me. As for others being jealous... that is their business, it has nothing to do with me."

"But you were sad."

"I was sad because I am not strong enough. What I need to do is grow up as quickly as possible."

Hmm...

After saying this, Wei Yangyang suddenly felt there was nothing to be sad about.

She flashed a smile at herself in the mirror.

Su Kexuan watched her and couldn't help but offer an evaluation: "You are indeed very interesting."

Huh?

Interesting?

Wei Yangyang looked over suspiciously, only to find that Su Kexuan had already walked out of the restroom.

She followed Su Kexuan out and discovered Li Xingyan standing not far away.

Was he waiting for Su Kexuan?

But come to think of it, they really look like a perfect match standing together...

Wei Yangyang also recalled that day, and how Li Xingyan took care of Su Kexuan...

Li Xingyan does not like being touched by others.

He also does not have much patience.

Yet he was willing to take care of Su Kexuan, and was also willing to wait for her, which shows that this woman is very different in his heart.

So, is this liking someone?

At the mere thought of this possibility, Wei Yangyang suddenly felt a tightness in her chest.

She thought, perhaps the air here is too stuffy.

In order to breathe more easily, Wei Yangyang quickened her pace and walked downstairs.

Li Xingyan, on the other hand, asked Su Kexuan anxiously: "Why did it take you so long to come out?"

"I was chatting with your sweetheart."

"You didn't say anything inappropriate, did you?"

"Hey, am I that kind of person!"

Li Xingyan was uneasy; he prepared to go find Wei Yangyang.

Only when he turned his head did he realize that she had already gone downstairs.

This woman... she clearly saw him, so why didn't she come over to say hello?

Li Xingyan could not help but frown.

Yet Su Kexuan was still there adding fuel to the fire: "You two... are you not close?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xingyan immediately turned his head and stared over.

As soon as Su Kexuan saw his gaze, she knew she had displeased him.

Don't let the fact that the two of them have a good relationship fool you.

But if one accidentally provokes Li Xingyan, he can just as mercilessly snap back.

Su Kexuan did not want to ask for trouble.

She silently looked away.

Li Xingyan hurried downstairs to catch up with Wei Yangyang.

"Yangyang!"

Hearing this voice, Wei Yangyang stopped in her tracks.

She took a deep breath to compose her emotions.

Then she turned around with a smile and said: "I saw you just now, but I didn't find a chance to talk to you."

Li Xingyan had originally wanted to ask Wei Yangyang why she ignored him even though she saw him.

As it turned out, Wei Yangyang explained it first.

Now, Li Xingyan could not pursue the matter further and had to bring up something else: "Why did you want to attend the banquet today?"

"My father asked me to come."

"If you want to come again next time, you can find me; you... can be my female companion."

Li Xingyan extended an invitation to Wei Yangyang.

His words carried a hint of gentle ambiguity.

But at the mention of "female companion," Wei Yangyang thought of Su Kexuan.

She glanced at Li Xingyan.

Then she lowered her eyes and reminded him: "Don't you already have a female companion? That lady is quite suitable for you."

Wei Yangyang's reaction made Li Xingyan's brow furrow imperceptibly.

He felt that Wei Yangyang was taking the first opportunity she had to push him onto someone else...

Why?

Is she afraid that he will cling to her?

Thinking of this possibility, Li Xingyan felt stifled.

When he spoke, his tone was also a bit cold: "Then what about you, do you actually want to be my female companion or not?"

"I am not suitable, and besides, I won't be attending these kinds of events for a while."

"I am asking you, do you want to or not!"

"... I don't."