Rebirth of an Idle Noble Women (200-end)

273-276

Chapter 273: She Raised Her Arm Gently

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“So what of it?” The girl unconsciously moved her hand over the jasper-made bracelet on her wrist while she looked back at Gu Xiqiao warily.

For some unknown reason, a chill was starting to creep up her spine.

Jiang Tong stood behind the girl, staring at Gu Xiqiao with an unfriendly expression.

Cecily was still talking to Gu Xiqiao when these girls approached her. Noticing that Gu Xiqiao’s gaze was already directed someplace else, she couldn’t help but turn around. The first thing she saw was Jiang Tong. Immediately, the look in her eyes changed. She raised her chin and stared down at her rival condescendingly and with eyes full of undisguised disgust.

This was Cecily alright. She would never try to conceal her hatred for something or someone behind a smile. She liked the things she liked and hated the things she hated; that was all there was to it.

Gu Xiqiao shot a look at Cecily, which prompted her to rethink her decision. A second later, she retreated behind Gu Xiqiao’s back. As she did so, she directed an angry glare at Jiang Tong. Of course, this only served to piss off the person on the receiving end of her glare even more. Out of rage and frustration, Jiang Tong was on the brink of strangling someone to death that night. Still, she reminded herself that this was Old Man Tang’s birthday ceremony; there were many pairs of eyes around. No matter what happened, she must endure!

“The person behind this girl is Jiang Tong. She’s a drama queen but still fairly powerful. However, I gotta say that she’s not that bad of a person.” Cecily’s lips remained still but Gu Xiqiao picked up her words loud and clear. “Of course, she won’t be able to defeat you. I suggest that you give her a beating that’ll make her start questioning her own existence!”

Gu Xiqiao nodded slightly before turning back to the girl. “Well it’s just a casual question. What are you doing here?”

With a paranoid look on her face, the girl slowly put down the piece of precious rock. This was a family treasure that she had to beg her mother countless times before she was allowed to wear it for this event. “Nothing really. I just wanted to see how Young Master Jiang’s girlfriend stands out from the rest.” She looked straight into Cecily’s eyes as she said this.

She was waiting for Cecily the ticking time bomb to explode.

Even Jiang Tong had shifted her gaze over to Cecily. Who would’ve thought that on her face would form a mocking smile.

Jiang Tong was taken aback, and so was her friend.

This… her reaction… it’s not in the script?!

“I’m just a weak little human. There’s nothing special about me.” Gu Xiqiao responded with a smirk.

Jiang Tong finally ran out of patience. She marched right up to Gu Xiqiao and scanned her from head-to-toe. “A normal human being? How could Young Master Jiang possibly fall for someone like you?”

Gu Xiqiao finally took a good look at Jiang Tong. Her facial expression, like stone, remained unchanging. Her bright eyes narrowed when she replied, “You’re blaming me for his poor taste in women? How am I even supposed to answer your question? Why don’t you direct this question at him in person?”

“Pfftt!” Cecily was busy stifling her laughter. Gu Xiqiao’s response could not be any better.

She understood perfectly well how cold Jiang Shuxuan could get towards another person. He would never spare even a second for a person he did not care about. Gu Xiqiao’s response must’ve felt like a slap to the face for Jiang Tong. How dare Jiang Tong make a comment about Jiang Shuxuan’s taste!