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Chapter 254 Using her as a weapon
The reason Li Xiaoyan didn't want her classmates to attend the banquet was because of her social status.
That's right, she is an illegitimate child, Li Wenyu's younger sister, and the one who just spoke is also Li Wenyu's younger sister.
However, he was born to the first wife, while she was born to the second wife.
When Li Xilei heard her words, many people around looked at Li Xiaoyan with disdain.
Those who could be associated with the Li siblings naturally came from good families.
In these families, every single one has a few illegitimate children; they're simply not respectable.
If it were them, they would never allow their illegitimate child to attend such an important banquet. The Li family is really not afraid of becoming a laughing stock.
In their opinion, Li Xiaoyan shouldn't be here at all.
"What are you saying, little sister? I was just surprised to see a classmate here, and besides, I've already apologized."
My father told me to treat the guests well.
I can't just leave like this.
Upon hearing Li Xiaoyan's words, Tian Zhenzhen couldn't help but look at her with newfound respect.
Although the two had argued before, Li Xiaoyan took the initiative to find Tian Zhenzhen after she made a donation to the school, and they resolved their grievances.
The two didn't have any deep-seated hatred for each other; it was just a little scheming between young girls.
Li Xiaoyan took the initiative to ease the tension, as she didn't want to deal with these trivial matters.
Sure enough, after that, Li Xiaoyan never bothered her again.
Later, their relationship became that of ordinary classmates.
I originally thought that Li Xiaoyan, who cares so much about her reputation, would feel ashamed and leave in a sorry state after being scolded in front of so many people.
Judging from her expression just now, she was clearly humiliated.
Unexpectedly, she dared to express her own wishes. Although she knew that what she said would be ridiculed, she still refused to budge an inch.
It seems that even Li Xiaoyan, who appears to be very vain among these wealthy families, has her own way of surviving.
If she were truly that brainless, she wouldn't have taken the initiative to mend the relationship after seeing her donation.
This made Tian Zhenzhen look at her with new respect.
Li Xilei didn't expect Li Xiaoyan to dare to contradict her. Did she really think that she couldn't control her after she went abroad to study?
"What sister? I don't have a sister born from a mistress."
Upon hearing this, a flash of resentment crossed Li Xiaoyan's eyes, but she still smiled and said:
"Dad acknowledges my identity. If you don't, do you have a problem with Dad?"
"Stop bringing up your father. Everyone knows your status."
Miss, Li Xiaoyan offended you just now. You can do whatever you want with her.
Don't worry, she won't dare to cause you any trouble afterwards.
Li Xilei assumed that Tian Zhenzhen and Li Xiaoyan had a bad relationship and wanted Tian Zhenzhen to propose conditions to punish Li Xiaoyan.
That way, even if her father holds her accountable afterward, it will be Li Xiaoyan's and the others' problem.
She wanted to make her think twice, because she wanted to see Li Xiaoyan punished.
"Wu Hao, aren't you going to introduce this young lady?" Li Wenyu also spoke up, clearly wanting to hold onto this matter.
Wu Hao could only introduce the two parties.
"Miss Tian, I apologize for what happened earlier. If you have any complaints, please feel free to let us know. Our Li family will never make things difficult for our guests."
Li Wenyu's words were quite clear: praising her younger sister Li Xilei was also a way of giving Li Xiaoyan a warning.
Tian Zhenzhen looked at the brother and sister; they were using her as a pawn.
Moreover, she didn't have a good impression of Li Wenyu. Putting aside the fact that the way he looked at her made her dislike him.
What's more, a grown man actually led the bullying.
Tian Zhenzhen looked at Li Xiaoyan and saw that her eyes were red. She noticed that Li Xiaoyan was scrutinizing her and had a defiant look on her face.
Thinking back to Li Xiaoyan, who was usually fawned over by everyone, it's really a bit heartbreaking to see her looking so pitiful now.
"What are you talking about? Li Xiaoyan is my classmate. She just apologized to me. How could I punish her?"
"You guys are quite strange; you don't protect your own family members, and you even let outsiders bully them."
Tian Zhenzhen's words were undoubtedly a slap in the face to the Li siblings, and a gasp rippled through the crowd, as if they hadn't expected Tian Zhenzhen to be so disrespectful.
Hearing her words, even Li Wenyu cast a disapproving glance at her.
Li Xilei glared at Tian Zhenzhen with even more displeasure. If there weren't so many people around, she would have slapped her.
Giving her a chance is useless; she's already given her such hints, yet she doesn't even bother to show Li Xiaoyan any respect.
Now look what's happened, they've turned around and bitten her back.
This person really has no tact.
Given their status, she shouldn't be trying to curry favor with them.
Hearing Tian Zhenzhen's words, many people, although they looked down on Li Xiaoyan's status as an illegitimate daughter, realized that today was a major event for the Li family.
Instead of trying to cover things up, they exposed the conflict directly, as if afraid outsiders wouldn't know.
It seems that Li Wenyu doesn't have much of a strategic vision, and the rumors about her reputation shouldn't be taken entirely seriously.
Li Wenyu noticed that many people around him were looking at him strangely, and quickly figured out what they were thinking.
He could only say with a forced smile:
"Miss Tian, you've misunderstood me. As Young Master Wu's friend, I still have to give you this much face."
I can't leave a bad impression on you and Young Master Wu.
Li Wenyu's words are interesting; they're hinting at her identity.
If it weren't for Wu Hao's sake, he wouldn't have given her any face.
If he were just an ordinary person, they would have to give him some face, considering his status as the heir of Tianyu Group.
But who is Tian Zhenzhen? Why is she being used as a tool and expected to be sensible?
Li Wenyu? She probably doesn't even take Tianyu Group seriously.
"Oh, so you weren't saying that on purpose just now, trying to use me to teach Li Xiaoyan a lesson? You think you're qualified to use me?"
Tian Zhenzhen's words were utterly merciless.
Even Li Wenyu's fake smile couldn't hold up anymore, and her face turned cold.
Very good, very few people would be so disrespectful to him.
His gaze involuntarily turned to Wu Hao, clearly wanting an explanation from him, since Wu Hao was the one who brought him here.
To everyone's surprise, Wu Hao simply shrugged and said with a grin:
"Young Master Li, that's not very kind of you. I kindly brought my friend to your family's banquet."
You can't even handle your own family matters, and you have to use my friend? That's really despicable.
Besides, this is just a small matter between women. What's the point of you, a grown man, meddling in? Isn't that a bit rude of you?
"No matter what, she's still your own sister. What kind of brother lets outsiders bully his sister? I, Wu Hao, would never do something so heartless."
As Wu Hao spoke, a perfectly measured look of disdain appeared on his face.
Although he didn't say it explicitly, everyone could tell he was criticizing Li Wenyu.
His words greatly angered Li Wenyu.
However, with so many people watching, and it being the Li family's 50th anniversary celebration, he couldn't lose his temper in public; he had to show his magnanimity.
"Alright, alright, Young Master Wu, you and your friends enjoy your meal and drinks. I must say I have other matters to attend to and cannot continue entertaining you."
After speaking, Li Wenyu left with his men, his face cold.
Anyone could see he was angry; even Wu Hao harbored resentment towards him.
After Li Wenyu's men left, Wu Hao's friend said with some concern:
"Young Master Wu, didn't we act a bit too impulsively?"
"Yes! We don't need to offend him. This Li Wenyu may look gentle and refined, but he's cunning and ruthless. He might set a trap for us in the future."
"What's there to be afraid of? Who does he think he is?" Wu Hao scoffed.
He didn't see that Miss Tian didn't like it, and of course he wouldn't like what Miss Tian didn't like either.
Seeing him fawning over a woman like that, those who didn't know Tian Zhenzhen's identity assumed he was blinded by her beauty.
So I didn't say anything more.
Through Wu Hao's connections, Tian Zhenzhen got to know many people in his circle. It's impossible for anyone not to be interested in such a beautiful woman as Tian Zhenzhen.
However, with Wu Hao around, they didn't dare to set their sights on Tian Zhenzhen. Didn't they see that Wu Hao didn't give Li Wenyu any face at all because of this woman?
She really is a femme fatale!