Chapter 873: Jealousy

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The moment Ye Wanwan laid eyes on Ye Lengan, a sense of wariness immediately welled up within her. Swiftly, she raised her head and glanced towards her parents. As expected, their gaze was firmly fixed on Ye Lengan, their eyes betraying a mix of complex emotions.

Seeing her parents demeanor, Ye Wanwan couldnt help but feel a pang in her heart.

The unattainable was often considered the best. This sentiment wasnt just applicable in matters of love but also in familial bonds. Whether her parents harbored the same feelings due to this, she couldnt say for sure. What she did know was that their fixation on Ye Lengan stemmed from her prolonged absence from the family. Her refusal to return had fueled an almost obsessive attachment from her parents.

If it werent for her grandfathers explicit decree forbidding Ye Lengan from returning home and the need to keep her relations.h.i.+p with the Ye family a secret, her parents would have likely approached her long ago.

She could brush off everything else, but when it came to her parents love, she wouldnt yield an inch. She couldnt let Ye Lengan steal her parents affection. She had been the one by their side since childhood. What right did Ye Lengan have to vie for their attention solely based on a vague blood relation?

With this thought, a glint of determination flashed in Ye Wanwans eyes.

Thats Beside her, Murong Xingrui hadnt noticed Ye Wanwans unease. Upon entering, his gaze was irresistibly drawn to Huangfu Ruiling and Ye Lengan. Master Huangfu and Ye Lengan.

As he observed the couple nearby, a pensive light flickered in Murong Xingruis eyes. He spoke gently, Wanwan, though Ye Lengan refuses to return to the Ye family, you two are still twins. Since weve encountered them here today, should we not extend a greeting?

Despite being hailed as the pride of the Hidden World, Murong Xingrui knew well that he paled in comparison to Huangfu Ruiling.

Though young by the standards of their clandestine society, he was considerably older than Huangfu Ruiling. Yet, their disparity in status was immense. He was the scion of the Murong family, whereas Huangfu Ruiling was already the head of the Huangfu family.

However, he harbored no jealousy or resentment towards this fact.

If someone were only slightly ahead of you, you might envy them. But when the gap was insurmountable, when they were leagues ahead and you would never catch up, there was simply no room for envy.

This was how Murong Xingrui felt. He harbored no jealousy towards Huangfu Ruiling; he simply wished to draw closer to him. Though unspoken, it was widely acknowledged that the Huangfu family now reigned as the foremost family in the Hidden World.

Thus, upon learning of Ye Wanwan and Ye Lengans relations.h.i.+p, he felt a surge of joy. Yet, he hadnt antic.i.p.ated Ye Lengans reluctance to return to the Ye family. Though disappointed, he refrained from comment. After all, these were private matters, and he had no place interfering.

However, now that they had met, extending a greeting was only proper!

Lost in her thoughts, Ye Wanwan froze upon hearing Murong Xingruis suggestion.

For a moment, she struggled to find words to explain to him. Opting for a forced smile, she replied, Perhaps not. Ye Lengan is currently rejecting us. If she refuses to acknowledge us later or says something unpleasant, it could complicate matters.

Though Murong Xingrui found her explanation odd, due to the sensitivity of the situation, he refrained from pressing further with questions.

Ye Hongxuan and Lian Mengzhu, too, recognized their lapse in composure and quickly regained their composure. Nevertheless, they couldnt help casting a complex gaze in Ye Lengans direction.

Though unaware of the specifics between their father and Ye Lengan, they sensed they might never recognize their daughter again.

Meanwhile, as the Ye family members noticed Ye Lengan, she too acknowledged their presence.

Yet, she acted as though she hadnt seen a thing.

Having severed all ties with the Ye family, she remained indifferent despite the scrutiny.

With most eyes fixed on Huangfu Ruiling and Ye Lengan, and the latters lack of reaction, none noticed Ye Hongxuan and Lian Mengzhus peculiar behavior.

The banquet continued, with more guests arriving at the venue.

Todays gathering served as both an opportunity for the major families to socialize and a matchmaking event for their young scions.

Conversations flowed freely, and the atmosphere was lively.

Ye Hongxuan and Lian Mengzhu had hoped to exchange words with Ye Lengan.

Despite knowing that Ye Lengans return to the Ye family was now impossible, they still wished to engage with her as friends.

Yet, it was evident Ye Lengan had no intention of engaging with the Ye family any further, das.h.i.+ng their hopes.

Thus, they found themselves unable to approach, let alone converse with, Ye Lengan.

Before long, Ye Lengan excused herself to the restroom, leaving Huangfu Ruiling alone at the banquet.

Observing this, many women couldnt help but feel a surge of excitement, deeming it an opportune moment.

However, they soon realized their hopes were unfounded. Despite Ye Lengans absence, they found themselves unable to approach Huangfu Ruiling.

Perplexed, they couldnt fathom why, despite being right in front of them, they couldnt draw closer to Huangfu Ruiling.

In Ye Lengans absence, the chill emanating from Huangfu Ruiling sent s.h.i.+vers down their spines.

Surveying the room with indifference, Huangfu Ruiling left no doubt that none present were worthy of his attention.

Such an aloof demeanor promptly quelled any lingering desires among the women present.