Chapter 165: Showing off

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Gu Qingluan was still wearing a simple white dress, with a soft and graceful texture that swayed gently as she walked, exuding an ethereal aura.

Her three thousand strands of black hair were partially tied up on her crown, secured by a white jade hairpin, while the rest cascaded naturally behind her. Despite the simple styling, it added to her captivating charm.

However, the most striking aspect was her face.

Her complexion resembled snow, and her eyes shimmered like stars.

With every frown and smile, she could charm the hearts of those who saw her.

Gu Jinyue and Gu Qin’er, who were her younger sisters, looked at her with envy, their eyes turning green.

Gu Qin’er managed to conceal her jealousy, trying to maintain her image.

But Gu Jinyue’s and Gu Si’er’s thoughts were evident in their eyes, openly revealing their envy towards Gu Qingluan.

They wondered why this shameless woman, who got pregnant before marriage, dressed herself so attractively. Was she trying to seduce someone?

She had been rejected and abandoned by the family for so many years, so how could she look better now than before?

Blinded by jealousy, their views were clouded with bias.

In terms of dressing up, the women present put more effort into it than Gu Qingluan.

Especially the younger ones, each trying to outdo the other with their ornate adornments.

Even Gu Qin’er and Gu Si’er, as the illegitimate daughters, wore more hair ornaments than Gu Qingluan.

While Gu Qingluan remained natural without applying any makeup, these girls, wanting to show their dominance, plastered themselves with powder and rouge, hoping to outshine Gu Qingluan.

As a result, when they all stood together in the same space, they ended up looking gaudy and artificial, serving only to complement Gu Qingluan’s natural beauty.

Wang Shi saw through their thoughts and couldn’t help but show disdain in her eyes.

Who in the Gu family could compare to her precious daughter, Xue’er?

These useless girls couldn’t hold a candle to her.

If her own Xue’er were here, where would Gu Qingluan have the opportunity to shine and stand out?

However, her daughter was a person with grand ambitions and had no time to waste on a lowly woman like Gu Qingluan.

With an imposing manner, Wang Shi’s voice sounded dignified and stern as she assumed the air of the mistress of the house. “You would not come over unless we send someone to invite you from the Jun Residence. Aren’t you aware that it’s customary to return and pay respects to your elders?”

Gu Qingluan smiled lightly. “I didn’t expect the Madam to miss me so much. From now on, I will visit more often.”

Wang Shi frowned slightly when Gu Qingluan didn’t call her “mother,” and then snorted. “You’ve been away for a few years, and you’ve forgotten our rules? When you see your elders, don’t you know to kneel and pay respects?”

”1 really don’t know the rules.”

Wang Shi tugged at the corners of her mouth. “If you don’t understand, then let’s teach you again! Nanny Lin, show her!”

Nanny Lin, standing by Wang Shi’s side, responded and walked towards Gu Qingluan.

“Miss, when you sec the Lady of the House, you should kneel and greet her.”

Gu Qingluan stood still, unmoved.

“Miss, you need to kneel and greet the Lady of the House.”

The others watched eagerly, anticipating a spectacle.

Seeing them challenging her mother, a hint of anger flashed in Gu Xiaonan’s big eyes, and he wanted to make a move.

Gu Qingluan pinched his little hand, hinting that he shouldn’t act recklessly.

Gu Xiaonan had to suppress his emotions.

Her enchanting gaze casually swept across the entire hall.

There were a total of eight people seated in the hall, and there were no empty seats.

Clearly, the Gu family didn’t prepare seats for them.

Their intentions were clear; they wanted to exert pressure on her and her son.

Gu Qingluan gently curled her lips, making her already radiant face even more alluring.

The onlookers frowned.

If it weren’t for this face, they would have doubted if she was someone else impersonating her.

What similarities were there between the previously awkward and insecure Gu Qingluan and this confident and assertive woman?

Observing her calm demeanor, Nanny Lin and Wang Shi exchanged looks and swiftly aimed a kick at Gu Qingluan’s knee.

Gu Qingluan’s gaze narrowed, and quicker than Nanny Lin’s kick, she responded with a powerful kick of her own..