Chapter 101 - 98: Some People Are Nothing but a Pretty Face (1/2)

Chapter 101: Chapter 98: Some People Are Nothing but a Pretty Face (1/2) "OMG, it’s her, yes, it’s definitely her!" "Oh my, this woman is really skilled! On one side she’s cozying up to Huo Shaojun, and on the other, she’s being ambiguous with Young Master Ying. No wonder Huo Shaojun’s fans call her a scheming bitch! She really lives up to it! Just look at her face full of flirtatious mischief, clearly not a good person!" "..." Jin Jumo ate the pastry on her plate gracefully, not paying much attention to the gossiping voices of the women nearby. However, upon hearing this, she felt unable to pretend she hadn’t heard. With a slight curl of her lips, Jin Jumo placed the plate on the table, stood up, and turned to look at several fashionable young women seated behind her, "Today, I finally understand what so-called high-class ladies and affluent daughters are like." Jin Jumo’s tone was calm, and her facial expression remained serene. The women turned their gaze to Jin Jumo, and upon seeing her face, they stood up almost simultaneously. "Miss, what do you mean?" The woman who had just spoken last was the first to respond, her tone was cautious, but her eyes betrayed disdain when looking at Jin Jumo. Jin Jumo smiled and slowly walked towards her. The woman gasped slightly and lifted her chin." Jin Jumo stood in front of her with pure, clear eyes, so dazzling one dared not look directly, "The dignity and elegance of a lady should not only be reflected in attire but also in substance, gossiping behind people’s backs, spreading rumors, and speaking maliciously... I can’t help but doubt whether such words genuinely came from a lady... and not from a shrew!" Online slander she could ignore, but hearing it firsthand was another matter. Moreover, if she didn’t stop it now, who knows how many more unpleasant words she might hear! "You!" The woman was agitated, unable to keep her composure, "What do you think you are? Why are you lecturing me? Just because I state some truths, does it mean I lack substance, and am a shrew? Some people may have a pretty facade, but who knows what filth they get up to behind the scenes?" Jin Jumo arrived with Rong Mochen; everyone saw it, so initially, when Jin Jumo spoke, they were somewhat wary of Rong Mochen. The woman, at this moment, was relentless, and even though someone tried to stop her by pulling her back, it was to no avail. Jin Jumo’s expression did not change, her eyes only grew colder, burning as she stared at the woman, "Even if you don’t know, don’t speak recklessly. It’s not good to slip your tongue!" "You..." "Shut up!" The woman had just opened her mouth when an angry shout interrupted her. Jin Jumo narrowed her eyes slightly, turning to look at Mu Yan walking over here. Mu Yan approached and, without a word, hooked her arm with Jin Jumo’s, her bright eyes even darker because of anger, staring at the woman, "This is my birthday party; if you keep spouting nonsense and hurtful words, I’ll have you thrown out!" Mu Yan, although only fifteen years old, had enough presence in her words to make the woman tremble slightly, her eyes reddening. "Miss Mu Yan, she was the first to attack, I..." "Even if she was the first to speak, it’s definitely your fault! She’s my guest, and my friend; if you disrespect my friends at my birthday party, don’t blame me for being rude to you!" Mu Yan said seriously, her face stern. The woman was also a wealthy daughter; she had never suffered such humiliation, her face turned blue and purple, "I didn’t expect Miss Mu Yan to befriend someone like her..." "Keep your mouth clean!" Mu Yan’s round eyes widened, angrily staring at her, her voice raised, attracting the attention of everyone around, "If you don’t want to stay, feel free to leave!" All eyes focused on the woman, whose face turned pale as she ran out, covering her mouth in humiliation. The remaining women glanced at each other but dared not say more. "Ju Zi, what happened? Are you okay?" The commotion attracted the newly arrived Jian Liangtong and Ying Jingyao; seeing Jin Jumo surrounded, Jian Liangtong hurried over without hesitation. Jin Jumo’s expression was slightly complex but smiled reassuringly, "Don’t worry, I’m fine." Jian Liangtong frowned at the women. The women hadn’t expected Jin Jumo and Jian Liangtong to know each other; instantly guilty, they hung their heads and scattered. Mu Yan looked surprised at the handshake between Jian Liangtong and Jin Jumo, her expression dumbfounded. Jian Liangtong glanced Jin Jumo over, only relaxing when she saw she was okay. Suddenly recalling something, Jian Liangtong looked up quickly, staring at Jin Jumo in surprise, "Why are you here?" Uh... Jin Jumo fiddled with her hair and glanced at Ying Jingyao walking towards them, whispering, "I came with him." "Who?" Jian Liangtong didn’t immediately understand. At this moment, Ying Jingyao approached, asking with his eyes, looking at Jin Jumo. Jin Jumo frowned, feeling awkward because Ying Jingyao had invited her to participate before. She hadn’t known that Rong Mochen would bring her to this place, thus creating an awkward situation. Jian Liangtong stared at Jin Jumo for a while, blinked, seemingly understanding, pursing her lips, silently looking at Ying Jingyao. Mu Yan’s gaze swept back and forth between Jin Jumo, Jian Liangtong, and Ying Jingyao, finally realizing they all knew each other, and Jin Jumo seemed quite close with Jian Liangtong. "Uncle..." Mu Yan looked at Ying Jingyao, wanting to speak but stopped when she saw Ying Jingyao’s deep gaze fixed on Jin Jumo, holding her breath and biting her lip, not saying anything. The awkward atmosphere lingered for a moment. Jin Jumo slightly lifted her spirits, smiling at Mu Yan, "Little Yan, she’s Jian Liangtong, my best friend." Jin Jumo’s sudden introduction made Mu Yan pause, then nod vigorously, her big eyes fixed on Jian Liangtong, smiling sweetly, "Sister Jian, I’m Mu Yan... You’re so beautiful!" Jian Liangtong was used to hearing this, but seeing the genuine compliment in Mu Yan’s dark eyes, she couldn’t help but feel happy, "Am I beautiful?" Mu Yan nodded earnestly, "Really very beautiful!" Jian Liangtong laughed more, making Mu Yan’s face light up with joy. Mu Yan’s face was red, eyes sparkling, the most instinctive reaction upon seeing something beautiful. "Little Yan..." Jian Liangtong paused and winked at Mu Yan, "Can I call you Little Yan?" "Yes, of course," Mu Yan replied with a bashful smile. "Little Yan, happy birthday, um, nice to meet you." Jian Liangtong said with a glance at Jin Jumo, "Since you can be friends with Ju Zi, I believe we too can be very good friends." Although Jin Jumo seemed approachable, she didn’t easily let people into her heart. She often kept a distance between acquaintances and true friends and had a clear distinction between them. In her eyes, acquaintances were almost like strangers. Mu Yan laughed happily, "This is the best gift I received on my birthday today." Not only did Jian Liangtong feel that Mu Yan must have a charming side to befriend Jin Jumo, but Mu Yan also believed the same about Jian Liangtong being a good person to get close to since she was friends with Jin Jumo.