Chapter 2135: Ingratiating
Witnessing this, others hesitated to disturb the family any further. It sufficed to merely acknowledge their presence. Pushing too hard might risk being a nuisance to the family.
This change was also a consequence of their internal expansion. Some families visited Qiao Xuan daily to maintain favor, ensuring they didn’t fall behind. Eventually, others followed suit.
Qiao Xuan, citing busyness, assigned Lixia to handle these visits. Sensibly, visitors sent a calling card every few days instead of bothering her directly.
Only Fan Ruyin and Bai Ruirui refrained from daily visits, opting for almost every other day instead. Though predominantly Bai Ruirui, sometimes Fan Ruyin appeared. Regardless, even a brief encounter with Lixia in the reception hall satisfied their need to visit.
Meeting anyone from the Shao family, regardless of who, filled them with joy.
This behavior led to ridicule from other prominent families in Anze Prefecture City, who mocked the Fan family’s apparent anxiety.
This sentiment was particularly evident with the mother and daughter duo. Their past arrogance now seemed like a facade. Were they apprehensive of potential retaliation from Lord Shao and Madam Shao?
Yet, if Lord Shao and Madam Shao truly harbored grudges and relished settling scores, the Fan family wouldn’t have enjoyed such peace over the past two years. They would have suffered significant losses!
It appeared this mother-daughter pair judged others based on their own standards. Had they foreseen this oute, they wouldn’t have acted so recklessly. Their current predicament was quite amusing to observe.
However, the two elder masters of the Fan family weren’t foolish. If the entire family lacked foresight, the Fan family’s assets would have been in shambles long ago. How could they have risen to prominence as one of the three major families? So why did the two elder masters allow this mother and daughter to embarrass themselves?
In reality, both the First Old Master Fan and the Second Old Master Fan were troubled by the rumors circulating outside. They had cautioned Fan Ruyin multiple times and even sought intervention from Old Lady Fan.
However, Old Lady Fan appeared to have been swayed by the mother and daughter. She insisted, “There’s no need to fret. Yin’er and Ruirui have their own rationale for their actions! As for what others say, pfft, it’s all just petty gossip. Pay them no mind!”
This only left Fan Ruyin more bewildered. How could they believe she was acting in the best interest of the Fan Family?
The two elder masters of the Fan family found themselves caught in a futile cycle, forced to abandon the issue.
Their only desire was to sever ties…
Fan Ruyin scorned them, refusing to take their words seriously. Instead, she reveled in feeling superior, as if she alone remained sober amidst a crowd of fools!
They knew nothing! Lord Shao was destined to reign as king in the future. If he didn’t stoke the flames now, when would he?
As the saying goes, distance tests a horse’s strength, and sincerity tests metal. Regardless of past events, cozying up to powerful figures now could yield future benefits!
He refused to believe that Madam Shao and the Shao family wouldn’t be swayed by his family’s influence. One day, they would see the value.
In truth, Qiao Xuan found them utterly vexing.
This mother and daughter duo were more than just troublemakers; they were downright unlucky!
If they hadn’t caused a scene that night, if they hadn’t exacerbated the situation with their careless words, things wouldn’t have escalated to this extent.
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