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Chapter 698: Chapter 698: Enemies Meet on a Narrow Road
Noticing the upset expression on Qin Hao’s face, Cheng Feng pretended not to notice, resulting in an awkward atmosphere.
Then, Si Yang called out to him, "Uncle Cheng, I haven’t seen you for a long time. Can you sit with me? I want to sit with you."
He was a child, so such a request was reasonable. Cheng Feng smiled at Si Yang, with a flash of admiration in his eyes for the clever child. He nodded and moved to sit with Si Yang, ruffling his hair as he did so.
"Yangyang, you’ve grown taller again."
"Uncle, I’ve grown taller too." Tong Yue stood up to show Cheng Feng her height.
Cheng Feng joked, "You have grown taller, and a bit rounder too."
At that, everyone burst into laughter. Tong Yue had always been confident and not self-conscious about her weight, she was not a fragile child. Hearing Cheng Feng say that she was rounder, she laughed.
She blurted out adorably, "My mommy and daddy both have great body shapes and looks. I have their genes, so I’ll also grow up to be beautiful. My dad told me that one’s figure can be managed. As long as we have the will when we grow up, even if we become fat, we can lose weight. As for now, as long as I’m healthy and happy, that’s all that matters."
Si Yang nodded in agreement, stating seriously, "The task of a child is to be happy."
They were children, they didn’t yet need to concern themselves with adult worries.
Upon hearing their conversation, Cheng Feng laughed, "Yaoyao, your children are very smart, you and your husband are truly blessed."
Tong Yao laughed lightly, "But when they’re being naughty, they can be quite a headache."
Seeing the lively atmosphere they created, Chen Nanting rolled her eyes in annoyance, "I hate kids the most. They love to cry for no reason. Particularly adults who behave like children and don’t understand the world, they’re worse. What’s the point of children coming to such an adult event? Aren’t they just causing trouble for the hosts?"
Her words clearly implied that Tong Yao shouldn’t have brought her children, she was almost about to say that she disliked Tong Yao and her children.
Cheng Feng frowned, "Today is the baby’s full-month celebration. This is the child’s event, what’s wrong with bringing children here? On the contrary, some adults are using this place as a stepping stone for their business, coming here to be seen and to network, taking away from the event’s intended purpose."
Upon hearing this, Chen Nanting was even more displeased, she looked at Cheng Feng with a sense of grievance, "Brother Cheng, what do you mean by that?"
There was a playful undertone in her words, which turned Qin Hao’s face green. Cheng Feng also felt it was inappropriate. Chen Nanting was already married, this kind of behavior in front of her husband could easily lead to misunderstandings, let alone Qin Hao’s current scowl, which seemed as if he was ready to pounce on Cheng Feng.
To avoid exacerbating the misunderstanding, Cheng Feng chose to remain silent.
However, Chen Nanting was not backing down. When Cheng Feng did not reply, she intentionally picked a fight, "I don’t like children at all, and I don’t enjoy sitting with them, they’re too noisy."
Tong Yue couldn’t hold back any longer and glared at Chen Nanting, "We haven’t made a sound while you, an adult, have been rambling non-stop, you have no manners at all."
Si Yang expressed his agreement in a serious tone, "Uncle Fu and Aunt Han specifically invited us."
They were supposed to be at school today, but they came because Fu Sen and Han Enzhen explicitly invited them.
Tong Yao did not intervene, her children were outspoken and independent, they did not need her to step in.
Chen Nanting looked at Tong Yao with dissatisfaction, "Is this how you educate your children? Interrupting adults’ conversations and lacking in manners. Bringing out such children would only garner dislike."
Tong Yao laughed lightly, "How I educate my children is my business. Since you dislike children so much, why sit at a table with children? There are so many seats available, you can sit anywhere else, where there are no children."
Guo Miaomiao nodded gently in agreement with Tong Yao’s words. She didn’t dare to speak out, as she was the only staff member present amidst all the big bosses.
"You..."
Chen Nanting wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Qin Hao.
"Enough, today is the full-month celebration banquet for Enzhen and Fu Sen’s child. Are you planning to create trouble here and ruin it for everyone?"
They came to attend this banquet as they hoped to nurture their relationship with Fu Sen.
In the past, Chen Nanting had a good relationship with Han Enzhen, but over the last two years, it had become increasingly strained. He had run into some business issues and wanted to seek Fu Sen’s help, but there was no opportunity to meet him. He had hoped that Chen Nanting could arrange a meeting with Han Enzhen, but she had consistently declined, citing confinement after childbirth as the reason.
If they caused a scene today, they would ruin their relationship with the Fu and Han families, narrowing his path forward.
Though resentful, Chen Nanting reluctantly clamped her mouth shut.
Qin Hao noticed Tong Yao’s good relationship with the Han and Fu families. Otherwise, Fu Sen and Han Enzhen wouldn’t have invited her children specifically to come. Chen Nanting was just mindless, with such a good opportunity, she actually offended them.
At this thought, Qin Hao quickly apologized to Tong Yao with a smile, "Miss Tong, I’m very sorry. Nanting has a sharp tongue but a soft heart, I hope you’re not offended."
Tong Yao shook her head slightly, speaking candidly, "It’s okay. We’ve never been on good terms, so it’s normal to have disagreements."
Qin Hao found this a bit awkward. However, Chen Nanting was downright furious, "Qin Hao, why would you apologize to her?"
She detested Tong Yao so much, yet Qin Hao was speaking well of her in front of her. Wasn’t this a slap in her face?
Qin Hao glared at her, scolding her in a low voice, "Chen Nanting, you’d better behave, don’t stir up trouble. I, Qin Hao, have a good temper, but that doesn’t mean I’m spineless."
Don’t think he didn’t see, Chen Nanting was just jealous of Tong Yao because of Cheng Feng. Her jealousy surged when she saw Cheng Feng and Tong Yao getting along, and that was all there was to it.
Although their marriage was one of convenience and devoid of love, this did not mean he would tolerate being cuckolded. His wife was jealous of another man in front of him, who could stand it?
Chen Nanting was intimidated by Qin Hao’s gaze. As much as she wanted to talk back, she held her tongue.
Soon, others joined them at the table, filling up the remaining seats. When Tong Yao lifted her head and saw the two young girls who sat down, she raised her eyebrows in surprise, thinking to herself how it was indeed a small world.
Xiang Youyou and Guo Yun, upon seeing Tong Yao, were also taken aback. Guo Yun was about to say something but Xiang Youyou grabbed her arm.
She whispered a warning, "Hold back, today it’s the Han and Fu families who are hosting this event. Anyone who causes trouble here won’t fare well in Kyoto."
No matter the conflicts, they could not make a scene here, with so many bosses attending. If things were blown out of proportion, they would be the ones to suffer.
They would not only offend the Han and Fu families, but they would also become a joke in front of the others. They might as well pack their bags and leave their circles for good.
