PFC Chapter 175 True and Fake Gold 3
Chapter 175 True and Fake Gold 3
As night fell and dinner time arrived, the atmosphere in the Ji family's dining room was somewhat dull. Everyone seemed lost in their own thoughts, with only the occasional soft clink of cutlery against plates standing out in the silence.
Only Lingjiu was enjoying the food peacefully and contentedly, looking relaxed, as if the low pressure around her had nothing to do with her.
After the meal, Ji's father and mother went for a walk in the garden as usual. Ji Yue took the initiative to walk towards Lingjiu, forced a smile on her face and said softly, "Sister, since you are back, I should return the room that originally belonged to you."
Lingjiu raised her eyes slightly, her gaze swept across Ji Yue indifferently, and her tone was cold: "I don't like using things that have been used by others." Her voice was not loud, but it was like a heavy hammer, hitting Ji Yue's carefully disguised friendly appearance directly.
An expression of grievance instantly appeared on Ji Yue's face, her eyes flushed slightly, and her voice trembled slightly: "Sister, do you dislike your sister?" She looked like a wounded deer, so pitiful.
Lingjiu remained unmoved and nodded frankly: "Yes, I do despise it." Her answer was crisp and clear, without any hesitation or concealment, which made Ji Yue a little at a loss for a moment, and the lines she had prepared were stuck in her throat.
Ji Xun watched this scene from the side, his brows gradually furrowed, and his expression became serious: "Xiao Jiu, this is where you're wrong. Yueyue meant well." There was a hint of blame in his voice, trying to defend Ji Yue.
Lingjiu raised the corner of her mouth in an imperceptible arc, and looked at Ji Xun with a smile: "Oh? But I don't want to accept her kindness. Is that not okay?" After saying that, she no longer cared about the reactions of the two, turned around and left, leaving only her back.
In the afternoon, Ji's mother took Lingjiu to carefully select furniture and set up a room for her. Every detail in the room was filled with Ji's mother's love. Lingjiu was quite satisfied with the room and was even more reluctant to set foot in the place where Ji Yue had lived.
After Lingjiu left, Ji Yue felt even more wronged. She looked at Ji Xun pitifully, knowing full well that Ji Xun would be easily fooled by her. Blinking her reddened eyes, she softly asked, "Brother, does my sister dislike me? Is she still blaming me for taking her things? But I was just a baby at the time, and it wasn't my decision."
Ji Xun looked at the delicate Ji Yue in front of him, and a wave of pity welled up in his heart. He reached out and gently touched Ji Yue's head, gently soothing her, "Maybe that's just her personality. Don't take it too seriously. Besides, Dad has already said that you two are daughters of the Ji family, so don't overthink it. You still have a brother."
Ji Yue felt a little relieved when she heard this. She hummed sullenly and raised her head again with a hint of expectation in her eyes: "Brother, will you always be good to me?"
Ji Xun looked at her with a doting smile on his face: "Of course."
After receiving Ji Xun's affirmative answer, Ji Yue finally smiled with satisfaction. In her mind, even if Lingjiu returned, what would it matter? She had her brother's unconditional love, and her parents had raised her for twenty years, a deep bond they couldn't easily part with. As long as she employed a little cunning, somehow making them dislike Lingjiu, then all the glory and wealth of the Ji family would eventually fall firmly into her hands.
The morning light filtered through the gauze curtains, gently spilling into the room. Lingjiu slowly awoke, feeling refreshed after a good night's sleep. She stood up, elegantly washed and dressed, then put on the clothes Ji's mother had carefully chosen for her the previous day. Every movement was smooth and natural.
The moment Lingjiu walked downstairs and entered the restaurant, Ji Yue's attention was instantly drawn to her. Jealousy burned fiercely within her, and she gnashed her teeth, secretly wishing she could destroy Lingjiu's stunning beauty. Ji Xun, standing by, was also stunned. He stared at Lingjiu, secretly marveling at how incredibly beautiful his sister was.
Lingjiu walked to the dining table, bowed slightly, and greeted politely in a low voice: "Dad, Mom, good morning." The voice was crisp and pleasant.
Father Ji and Mother Ji's faces were filled with love, and they responded with a smile: "Xiaojiu, good morning, did you sleep well last night?"
"Not bad, I slept until dawn." Lingjiu replied with a faint smile on his face.
"That's good. After dinner, mom will take you to buy some jewelry. It's a bit too plain for you to wear only one jade bracelet." Mother Ji's gaze fell on Lingjiu's slender wrist, her eyes full of pity.
Lingjiu's hand gently stroked Xiaoqing's body, with a hint of indifference in his eyes: "No need, Mom. I don't like those. Keeping it simple is good."
Seeing Lingjiu's firm attitude, Ji's mother felt a little disappointed, but she didn't force it anymore. She thought, even if Lingjiu didn't want to, she could just buy it and give it to her secretly.
During this conversation, Ji Yue was completely ignored. The resentment in her heart surged like a tidal wave, almost drowning her, but she still forced a smile. In front of Ji's father and mother, she had to maintain her image of being well-behaved and sensible, and there must not be the slightest flaw.
After breakfast, Ji's father and Ji Xun went to the company together. The house suddenly became much quieter, with only the three women left. Li Yun's dislike for Ji Yue was growing day by day. Just looking at her now made her feel upset, so she simply headed straight for the studio on the top floor. Painting was one of her hobbies.
After Li Yun left, only Lingjiu and Jiyue were left in the living room. Jiyue thought to herself that Lingjiu must have been living in poverty these past few years, so she might as well take this opportunity to show her some strength. So, she walked over to Lingjiu, sat down gracefully, and said with a look of concern, "Sister, Dad is hosting a banquet for you in a few days. You have to be careful about many things at the banquet, but you must not bring shame to the Ji family." A subtle glint of pride flickered in her eyes.
Lingjiu keenly caught the subtle expression that flashed across Ji Yue's face. She opened her red lips slightly and said meaningfully, "I wonder what we should pay attention to in this? Sister, you are knowledgeable and experienced, so please give me some advice."
When Ji Yue heard this, he was secretly delighted and became more and more certain that Lingjiu knew nothing about these banquet etiquettes, so the pride in his heart grew even more.
She straightened her back, cleared her throat, and began to speak. "First of all, at a banquet, if someone toasts you, you must drink it all. This is the most basic respect and courtesy for others. Also, if someone offends you with their words and makes you feel unhappy, you can refute them on the spot. Never let others underestimate the dignity of our Ji family. Last but not least, this is the most crucial point. We are all not young anymore. At a banquet, we must maintain an appropriate distance from men. Do not talk to them and stay away from them."
Ji Yue tilted her head slightly, and with a barely perceptible venom in her eyes, she asked, "Have you remembered all these sisters?"
Lingjiu raised a faint smile and responded sincerely, "I'll remember. Thank you, sister."
"Sister, what are you talking about? We sisters should help each other." Ji Yue said politely, but her heart was already beaming with joy. She could already see the scene after the banquet, Lingjiu making a fool of herself in front of everyone because of following these wrong "advice". She was afraid that the eldest daughter of the Ji family would become the laughing stock of the entire social circle. At this thought, she couldn't help but laugh softly, her heart filled with anticipation for the banquet, and she really wanted time to pass quickly so that she could witness that wonderful show sooner.