Chapter 266: Chapter 266

Rong Qingqing thought of this and cast a wistful glance at Shen Jue.

In her heart, she silently prayed that Shen Jue would remain a long-time bachelor.

That way, she could have more time to survive.

Thinking about it this way, Rong Qingqing felt that the system was not only Shen Jue’s loyal sidekick but might also be his cupid killer.

The red string that the matchmaker tied for Shen Jue, the system could definitely snip with a single cut.

Shen Jue staying single for fifty years was her Rong Qingqing’s secret to living a long life.

The more Rong Qingqing thought about it, the more she found Shen Jue pitiable.

Her heart softened, and she picked a fried dumpling for Shen Jue, "It’s not easy for you, eat more."

Shen Jue lifted the corner of his lips and responded with a hum, seemingly in a good mood.

Guo Lan watched their interaction, beaming with joy, and walked away to not be a third wheel.

The breakfast with Rong Qingqing and Shen Jue was only halfway when Rong Honghui brought Rong Jiaojiao to the Shen Family.

The butler entered, saying that Rong Honghui and Rong Jiaojiao wanted to see Rong Qingqing.

Before Rong Jiaojiao could speak, Shen Jue spoke first, "Just the two of them? Mr. Rong didn’t come?"

"Yes." The butler replied.

"Looks like they’re still keeping it from Mr. Rong, not daring to let him know." Shen Jue snorted, "Let them wait, tell them Rong Qingqing is still having breakfast and is unavailable."

The butler left the dining room without saying anything more.

After the butler left, Shen Jue asked, "How do you plan to deal with Rong Jiaojiao?"

"She came to me without Mr. Rong knowing. Lin Bufan said Rong Jiaojiao didn’t return to the Rong Family or the Shen Family last night, and this morning, she brought Rong Honghui to find me. What do you think Rong Jiaojiao and Rong Honghui are planning?"

Rong Qingqing suddenly found the beef dumplings unappetizing. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ ⓝovelFire.net

Why did two people who ruin her appetite have to come when she’s having breakfast?

"Rong Honghui is my eldest uncle, an elder, and Rong Jiaojiao is his daughter. So, Rong Honghui bringing Rong Jiaojiao early in the morning means he’s here to pull rank as an elder."

Rong Qingqing snorted, "This matter is already known to everyone in the circle. They can hide it from Mr. Rong for a day but not for three. Rong Honghui bringing Rong Jiaojiao to find me is to have Rong Jiaojiao apologize to me."

"Then say a few nice words, say things to soften me up, thinking that if I soften, I’ll help Rong Jiaojiao plead with the two elders. As long as I plead, the elders won’t punish Rong Jiaojiao too harshly."

"If I don’t soften, Rong Honghui will use his status as my uncle to pressure me. At best, he’ll plead with me as an uncle, leaving me no way to refuse; at worst, he’ll threaten me with something to make me comply."

Rong Qingqing snorted, "These adults, their tactics are nothing more than this, always thinking I, Rong Qingqing, am easy to manipulate because I am alone."

The second branch of the Shen Family is , and the main branch of the Rong Family is the same.

They all rely on her gentle nature, thinking she won’t speak up even if wronged.

Rong Qingqing put her chopsticks down.

"I’m done, let the butler call Rong Honghui and Rong Jiaojiao in to perform their play."

Rong Qingqing stood up and muttered, "Truly stomach-turning."

"Miss Qingqing, don’t be mad, I’ll make you lotus seed and white fungus soup later." Nanny Zhao softly comforted the about-to-explode Rong Qingqing.

"Nanny Zhao, you’re the best!" Rong Qingqing clung to Nanny Zhao’s arm, acting spoiled.

Shen Jue glanced at Rong Qingqing, "I’ll accompany you."

Rong Qingqing shrugged, indifferent.