Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Big Loss
Chapter 72: Big Loss
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“Wait…” Song Ling was still reeling from the shock, her eyes fixed on Fang Yuan. She asked incredulously, “What did you just call her? She’s your family’s young lady?”
Auntie Du regarded the group before her with a vigilant gaze. She couldn’t fathom how addressing her ladyship had anything to do with these strangers. She questioned, “Who are you people?”
Fang Jiayi, standing by the side, regained her composure first and awkwardly explained, “Sister used to live in my home.”
Auntie Du’s eyes widened in realization. She spoke politely, “So, you are Miss Fang Yuan’s foster parents. Our master and madam were wondering why you didn’t accept those gifts, along with two billion in cash…”
Song Ling was dumbfounded. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “Wait, did I hear that correctly?”
“Yes,” Auntie Du confirmed. “Those were the thank-you gifts our Master and Madam sent when they brought Miss home. There are 20 villas with breathtaking views, 20 shops in the central business district, and a bank card with 2 billion in savings…”
The members of both the Fang Clan and the Lu Clan were left utterly flabbergasted. They couldn’t comprehend what this elderly servant was saying. Auntie Du continued, “And not to forget, the thousand-year-old ginseng, deer antler… all tokens of our Master and Madam’s sincerity. Yet, you graciously declined them. Your politeness knows no bounds!”
Song Ling felt like her head was about to explode upon hearing this revelation. The seemingly ordinary gift boxes from that day had actually contained such extravagant treasures? Why hadn’t the driver explained this clearly? Something didn’t add up. Weren’t Fang Yuan’s biological parents living in impoverished conditions in the mountains? How could the gifts they offered be more opulent than those of the Fang Clan?
“You mentioned that your master and madam are in Qiushui County?”
“Qiushui County is indeed their hometown, but they are no longer there,” Auntie Du began to explain.
Fang Yuan intervened, cutting her off. “Auntie Du, let’s go. There’s no need to waste our time on them.”
Auntie Du studied Fang Yuan’s expression and sensed her disdain. Could it be that these people didn’t treat Miss Fang Yuan well in the past? As she considered this possibility, Auntie Du’s attitude toward them soured. She prepared to depart with Fang Yuan.
“Wait, please don’t go…” Song Ling desperately wanted to catch up and seek clarification. As she hurried out of the restaurant, she noticed the same driver who had presented the gifts earlier was now opening the door for Fang Yuan.
It was an extended version of a Rolls-Royce, the very same one that had made headlines just a few days ago. A bespoke model, one of a kind in the entire world, valued at a staggering 300 million!
Before they could discern the passengers inside, the Rolls-Royce swiftly departed, leaving the Fang Clan and the Lu Clan in stunned disbelief.
The attire and footwear worn by the elderly servant had added up to five to six thousand in cost! As for that luxurious carriage, Song Ling couldn’t fathom which family would own such an opulent vehicle.
Song Ling dared not dwell on it any longer. Fang Liguo wore a complex expression.
“You’ve truly stumbled upon a treasure and missed it this time, Madam Fang,” Madam Lu commented with a mocking tone before striding away in her high heels, treating the situation like a jest.
“I apologize, dear relatives. My wife isn’t feeling well today, so we’ll be heading home,” Father Lu explained politely while holding his son’s arm. “We’ll meet again on another occasion.”
The Fang Clan members wore visibly displeased expressions, mostly because Fang Yuan had paid little attention to Madam Lu’s demeanor and casually agreed before departing for home.
Inside the Rolls-Royce, Qiao Xinhui expressed concern, “Yuanyuan, is your stomach bothering you? Did you have something disagreeable to eat tonight?”
Cheng Yuqi chimed in, “Perhaps Sister isn’t accustomed to exotic cuisines. You’ll get used to it.”
Auntie Du, upon hearing Cheng Yuqi’s remark, swiftly clarified, “Madam, we encountered Miss Fang Yuan’s foster parents just now, which caused the delay.”
Qiao Xinhui was genuinely surprised. “You ran into Fang Liguo and Song Ling?”
Auntie Du, equally astonished, inquired, “Madam, you know them? You’re familiar with their names?”
It would have been preferable not to bring them up, but mentioning them triggered an immediate reaction from Qiao Xinhui. She recalled how the driver, Old Liu, had mentioned that the Fang Clan had also declined the gifts they had prepared. Initially, she had assumed it was just a matter of politeness. However, upon seeing her beloved daughter dressed so modestly, she had initiated an investigation. That’s when she learned about the hardships her daughter had endured in the Fang Clan since her youth.
Her parents hadn’t spoiled her, and it was only Old Lady Fang who had protected her. Qiao Xinhui had temporarily held back her judgment of the Fang Family because of Old Lady Fang. Yet, here her daughter had encountered them today. What a stroke of bad luck!
“In the future, don’t be overly polite when you encounter them, and don’t reveal anything about our family situation,” Qiao Xinhui instructed firmly.
The information she had gathered indicated that the Fang Clan was a group of opportunists who sought favor with the influential. If they displayed their wealth, the Fang Clan would undoubtedly become a persistent presence in their lives.
Auntie Du grasped Madam’s intention and replied respectfully, “Yes, Madam.”
It was Fang Yuan who appeared somewhat surprised.. Could it be that her parents had already investigated the Fang Clan? Otherwise, why would Fang Liguo and Song Ling react so negatively to their mention? Did they know that the Fang Clan had mistreated her?