Chapter 92 - Promises Behind The Garden (2)

A few months ago, they were celebrating Zhao Fan's grandmother's birthday. The Zhao loves to show off by throwing glamours banquet. Whether they're celebrating something or not. They tend to have a gathering of people from the higher up. 

Ordinarily, Xiong Jingfei will decline attending and leave it up to Li Roulan. This time, something itched in her to go because it may be worthwhile. Well, well, it was totally worth it! 

Zhao Fan and Xiong Jingfei may not interact regularly, but they knew they hated each other from the first time they met. Something told them they will never get along and don't bother trying. 

"Isn't this the famous Eldest Miss? The beautifully rumored Xiong Jingfei hidden away?" Zhao Fan sneered, covering her mouth his a silk handkerchief. They did not need to cover their faces when they're no longer in public eyes. "What an honor for you to grace us today!"

Xiong Jingfei took off her veil and smiled, "Oh, Zhao Fan. You flatter me with that sweet tongue of yours. It would be rude for me to deny your praises of my beauty." 

Of course, what Zhao Fan said wasn't compliments. What she meant was, the hideous monster hidden away in the Xiong Manor decided to leave her lair? Are you here to scare away our guests? Do leave before you embarrass yourself!

Zhao Fan choked on Xiong Jingfei's thicked face reply. She hmphed and stormed away. Naturally, her follower Xiong Changchang trailed behind, whispering, "Zhao Fan, don't listen to her nonsense. You are the most beautiful woman in Lou Zemin Capital."

A tiny scoffed escaped Xiong Jingfei's mouth. Since Zhao Fan desperately couldn't wait to compliment her. She might as well embrace it and turn into something "nice." 

She put her veil back on to cover the bottom half of her face. She almost forgot there was another person with her. She only remembered when another set of small steps was made beside her. She peered down at the timid Xiong Jiayi, "Aren't you going to follow your sister?" 

Xiong Jiayi gripped onto the jade pendant gifted by their father. She had the tendency to do this whenever she became nervous or afraid. 

"Elder sister... I..." Xiong Jiayi gripped onto the jade pendant tighter. Her little hands became moist against the pendant, so she dried them off with her dress. 

Xiong Jiayi always started off with elder sister, but never complete what she has to say to Xiong Jingfei. As if she was terrified to have a conversation with her. Her young mind became distracted upon hearing the laughter of children around her age. 

"Go on," Xiong Jingfei approved, nodding her head in the direction of the laughter. 

Xiong Jiayi blushed and meekly nodded her head before rushing off in that direction. Xiong Jingfei didn't need to keep little Jiayi by her side. Unless she wanted to torture Jiayi by showing her true boredom. 

Nothing interesting will happen around her anyway. She is stuck with the older ladies and their gossiping. At the fact that she was an engaged woman. It was more appropriate for her to be socially active with those older women than those her age. 

"Songsong, I want to go on a stroll." Xiong Jingfei turned her head slightly. Staring at the direction of where the rest of the older women already gathered. "You know what to do." 

"Yes, Miss." Xu Song smiled and nodded her head. 

Xu Song was excellent at finding an excuse for Xiong Jingfei's absence. Xiong Changchang and Xiong Jiayi played a significant role in training her too. 

While walking around the Zhao's garden, she happened to come across two people whispering behind a tree. A male and female? Don't they know anyone could walk in on them and hear their conversation? Especially on a day where a lot of people have gathered. 

Xiong Jingfei was about to turn away because it was rude to eavesdrop. But turned right around when she heard the of her enemy. She glued her body against the wall blocking her from them. Silently, she peaked from around the wall. 

She couldn't tell who the man was with the tree blocking her view. However, that woman talking was Zhao Fan! That bright colored dress with a lot of accessories with definitely Zhao Fan's taste. 

"Huan, I promise to stay faithful and wait for your return." Zhao Fan reached out to grab this person name Huan's hands first. 

Woah, now Xiong Jingfei was interested in finding out who that man is! Someone who can make the witch Zhao Fan fall head over heels for. Actually, she can't believe there was someone who fell for the witch. The next words out of Zhao Fan made Xiong Jingfei shuddered. 

"I love you." 

The man named Huan pulled out something out from his pocket. From Xiong Jingfei distance, she could see what it was, a jaded white bracelet. He personally put it on Zhao Fan's wrist and pronounced his love for her, "Here is a token of our promise. I will get you something better once we are married." 

Even though she didn't like Zhao Fan. However, seeing Zhao Fan's expression filled with love will bring a sense of warmth to anyone.  

"It's beautiful, I promise to cherish it!" Zhao Fan wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes. She flew into his embrace and repeated it, "I love you so much... Very much."

"Tsk tsk, what is this? My little darling Feifei is eavesdropping on others?"

Xiong Jingfei's mouth was immediately covered to prevent a scream. He leaned in and whispered, "Don't tell me you were looking at that man? Are you trying to break my heart?"

She removed the hand and lightly punched him the shoulder. In a hushed voice, she hissed, "You scared me!" 

If it was someone else who caught her, she wouldn't know how to explain what she was doing. It was ungraceful, unelegant, and reputation ruining!

"Answer my question," Yang Zheyan lost his charming smile and had on a serious look. 

"Listening to Zhao Fan's conversation. I can't even see the man's face." Xiong Jingfei replied, taking another peek around the wall to make sure they weren't found out. 

Yang Zheyan being taller than her, popped his head out above hers, "Isn't that Feng Huan?" 

"How can you tell?" Xiong Jingfei had pretty good eyesight, but she didn't have magical eyes! How can Yang Zheyan tell when the tree was blocking that man's entire body and face. 

"Stop looking at them already," Yang Zheyan pulled her away from the loving couple under the tree. Slightly annoyed that she wasn't giving him her attention, "Don't you miss me?" 

She giggled at Yang Zheyan's jealousy. Looking around to make sure no one was around, she wrapped her arms around him, "I do."