A Stern Mistress from the Ancient Past Becomes the Cannon-Fodder in a Wealthy Family

Chapter 41: Speaking

Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations

The moment Yuan Shu appeared, she immediately became the center of attention and attracted everyone’s attention.

Chu Mei, who had originally planned to watch Yuan Shu embarrass herself, was completely dumbfounded.

Yuan Shu was wearing a V-neck tailored white gown embroidered with lace patterns. It wasn’t revealing at all, but it made her look elegant and youthful. The design accentuated Yuan Shu’s slender waist, making people unable to look away.

Her shiny black hair was slightly curled. The diamond ring on her hand was the only piece of jewelry she had on her, but it didn’t look simple at all. Instead, it made her look even more gorgeous and sophisticated.

Was this still that country bumpkin Yuan Shu?

Chu Mei thought for a long time before she turned to Shi Yi, who was standing beside her, and said in confusion, “Don’t you think that Yuan Shu seems to be a different person? Look at her clothes and temperament. No matter how you look at it, she doesn’t seem like that crazy woman from before!”

Shi Yi sneered. “Do you think the Shi family raises idle people? This banquet and her outfit must have been arranged by my brother’s secretary! Also, with her temperament, the secretary must have been afraid that she would be too embarrassing, so she found a teacher to train her for a few months. If anything unexpected happens, she will reveal her true colors. She’s just putting on an act now.”

When Chu Mei heard her say this, she fell silent for a while. No one knew what she was thinking, but she stared blankly at the banquet in front of her.

It could be seen that the Shi family had put a lot of effort into the banquet.

The Shi family’s ancestral home was very big. The hall alone was almost half the size of a football field.

The white marble floor and the tabletop covered with golden velvet tablecloths were filled with all kinds of exquisite cutlery and delicious snacks for guests to pick up.

The hall was filled with guests from prestigious families and the media. The servants in charge of entertaining them shuttled between the guests who were chatting and laughing. There were colorful cocktails on a silver plate in their hands.

After Yuan Shu announced the start of the banquet, Zhao Mian and Zhou Yan could finally catch their breath.

As Zhao Mian leaned against an empty table in the corner, she took a deep breath and suddenly laughed.

Zhou Yan was baffled by her smile and looked at her in confusion.

As Zhao Mian tidied up her rolled-up sleeves, she turned around and said to Zhou Yan, “Although I don’t know what happened to Madam Shi, I have to say that her current appearance is in line with my expectations of Madam Shi.”

Zhou Yan listened and said honestly, “Actually, I’m not too sure about what Madam Shi was like in the past. I’ve only heard some rumors.”

Zhao Mian was a little surprised. After some thought, she smiled and said, “It’s better if you don’t know. It’s good like this.”

Zhou Yan wanted to say something, but before he could organize his words, Yuan Shu’s cold voice sounded in his ears. “I’m sorry, everyone. Because many people were asking me similar questions just now, I’ll stay here and waste everyone’s time.”

Everyone in the hall was stunned by her powerful aura and calm tone. They listened to her attentively, and there were only a few whispers in the huge hall.

Yuan Shu paused and scanned the entire hall before continuing, “Previously, my husband’s disappearance caused an uproar. During this period, we’ve been indebted to everyone’s care and concern. Here, I want to thank you guys on behalf of the Shi family for your care and help. I also want to apologize for taking up public resources for my husband’s disappearance.”

After saying that, Yuan Shu lowered her head and bowed deeply. After a full two seconds, she looked up again and swept her gaze across every corner of the hall. “At the moment, we have already found out my husband’s whereabouts. He still has important matters to deal with, so he didn’t have the time to inform us that he was safe. It’s really rare for our families to gather here today. For my husband’s safe return soon, and for the prosperity of the families present, let’s toast!”

With that, she reached out to take the cocktail from the waiter and took a small sip. Then, she frowned imperceptibly..