Chapter 146： Favorability

Chapter 146 Favorability

Huangfu Ruiling took Ye Leng'an's hand, then lowered his head, and gently kissed the back of Ye Leng'an's hand, his expression looked pious and holy.

It seems that what he kissed was not the back of Ye Leng'an's hand, but his belief, the only pursuit in his life.

Seeing Huangfu Ruiling's actions, Ye Leng'an's eyes were blurred, and his heart was shocked, and then, a sweet smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

As soon as that smile appeared, it was like the warmth of spring and the rejuvenation of the earth. Originally glamorous and glamorous like a queen, but now she is like a princess who is pampered in every possible way, pure and flawless.

In a manor on the outskirts of the Nangong family, the lights are brightly lit at this time, and various luxury cars come and go, and a top-level feast of the imperial capital is being held.

When the Ye family's car stopped at the door, those who came to the banquet couldn't help but take a second look. After all, those who were able to attend the Nangong family's banquet were all first-class families in the imperial capital. Therefore, the luxury cars that come here often cost tens of millions.

Now tens of millions of luxury cars are mixed with a multi-million dollar luxury car, which seems a bit out of place.

However, those who can come to the banquet have all received family upbringing since childhood, so they are naturally very good in self-cultivation. Therefore, although it feels strange, it's just a glance or two, and I don't pay too much attention to it.

Ye Xiyuan sat in the car, her cheeks were a little red, and she didn't know if it was from embarrassment or for some other reason. In the past, she always felt that even if the Ye family was not a first-class family in the imperial capital, they could at least be considered a wealthy family. However, it was only when she came here today that she knew what a top family is.

Now that she is sitting in the car, she seems to be able to feel the strange eyes of those people outside looking at her. However, now that this point has been reached, she can't just sit in the car all the time. Moreover, Nangong Xuyao ​​invited her here today. At this time, she must not show any pettiness, otherwise Nangong Xuyao's favorability towards her will definitely decline.

Taking a deep breath, Ye Xiyuan opened the car door and got out of the car slowly.

When they saw Ye Xiyuan getting out of the car, many people stopped and took a look. Obviously, everyone has never seen this girl, and they don't understand why this girl appears in this place. After all, anyone with a discerning eye could tell that she was out of place.

However, soon, everyone knew why she appeared here. Because they saw that after the girl got off the car, the Young Master Nangong came out of the manor and walked towards the girl.

"Xiyuan, I'm sorry, I was going to pick you up."

As soon as he heard Ye Xiyuan's arrival, Nangong Xuyao ​​came out immediately, with apologetic expression on his face, "Because there was a temporary situation here, so I couldn't go there, so I let you come here by yourself."

Since he was the one who invited Ye Xiyuan to be his girlfriend, he should naturally pick her up. However, before he was going to go out, he was caught by his mother, so he had to let Ye Xiyuan come over by himself.

"It's okay." Ye Xiyuan tilted her head and smiled, "I'm not a child anymore, so I don't need to be picked up. I can come here by myself! Are you still worried about me getting lost?"

Hearing Ye Xiyuan's words, Nangong Xuyao ​​couldn't help but laugh, and when he looked at Ye Xiyuan, his eyes became more gentle.

At this time, he noticed Ye Xiyuan's dress, his eyes were full of surprise.

Ye Xiyuan wore a pure white off-the-shoulder long dress, her beautiful collarbone looming. The material of the skirt was so white that it seemed to be transparent, and it shimmered slightly, like angel wings, but it was not exposed at all. The hem of the skirt curves from high to low, and it is elegantly puffed up, revealing the girl's jade-like white legs with long sleeves. The corners of the skirt are covered with crystals, dotted with stars, like countless beautiful morning dew.

There is no extra jewelry on her body, only a small crown with her hair tied up. Make her look as beautiful as a princess who knows nothing about the world.

Although he had seen Ye Xiyuan dressed up before, he was never so surprised.

Seeing Nangong Xuyao's astonishment, Ye Xiyuan was very satisfied in her heart.

For today's dinner, Ye Li also spent huge sums of money to prepare this dress for her. The time is too tight, and I have to add money in the end to finish it today.

I have to say that this dress really magnified all the advantages of her body, enough to make her the most dazzling presence in the whole banquet.

Obviously she knew it well, but Ye Xiyuan's face was innocent, "Brother Nangong, what's wrong with you? Why haven't you spoken?"

Ye Xiyuan's words brought Nangong Xuyao ​​back to his senses. He smiled slightly, looked at Ye Xiyuan, and said, "It's nothing, I'm just attracted by you, Xiyuan. You are so beautifully dressed today!"

Hearing Nangong Xuyao's blunt words, Ye Xiyuan's whole face immediately flushed with embarrassment. She raised her head, winking like silk, and said coquettishly, "Brother Nangong, what are you talking about!"

"I'm just telling the truth." The smile on Nangong Xuyao's face became a little more wanton, "Tonight, my female partner is definitely the attention of the audience. So—"

While speaking, Nangong Xuyao ​​stretched out his arm and continued to speak, "I don't know if I have the honor to invite my beautiful female companion to come in with me?"

"Brother Nangong, if you talk nonsense again, I will ignore you."

Although she said so, Ye Xiyuan stretched out her hand and took Nangong Xuyao's arm.

The two walked towards the banquet site hand in hand. Just looking at the back, it is enough to know that this is definitely a pair of golden boy and jade girl.

Seeing this scene, many young men and women almost gritted their teeth.

Those men, after seeing Ye Xiyuan's beauty, originally wanted to strike up a conversation, hoping to have an affair today. As a result, they were intercepted before they even made a move. Moreover, this bearded man was actually the young master of the Nangong family, so they naturally didn't dare to do anything else. After all, there are still many beauties, and it is not worth offending the Nangong family for a woman.

As for those women, the one who was gnashing their teeth with hatred was obviously Ye Xiyuan. Today, the target of many young ladies tonight is Young Master Nangong. Now they were preempted by a woman who didn't know who ran out of that corner, how could they accept it? If they were members of the four major families at the same time, then they might not be so angry. However, they don't know that person at all now, and he came here in a broken car with millions of dollars, so he is definitely not from their circle.

That woman is still dressed in such a gorgeous way, for fear that others will not notice her, it is really shameless.

Many young ladies present at the scene are already secretly making up their minds, and they must find a chance to embarrass that woman later. Let her know that there are some circles that she can't come in casually. Without that kind of strength, even if you squeeze hard, you can't get in.

Ye Xiyuan didn't know what those people were planning. At this moment, she had followed Nangong Xuyao ​​into the banquet hall.

Different from her last birthday dinner, the banquet held by the Nangong family this time will be much more grand. At the meeting place, everyone was wearing high-end dresses, and everyone was saying this in small groups. However, even just watching here, you can feel the level of these people, which is completely different from the ones at her banquet.

It can be said that in today's banquet, people from the top families of the entire imperial capital gathered. And she has now become one of these people.

As long as she thinks of this, she feels a fire in her heart. At the same time, the ambition in my heart, like that weed, is constantly soaring.

As soon as Ye Xiyuan appeared, she attracted everyone's attention. Not only because of her beauty, but also because she is standing beside Nangong Xuyao ​​at the moment.

Everyone knows that Nangong Xuyao ​​has never had a woman by his side.

For a long time, every time Nangong Xuyao ​​attended the banquet, he was alone, and even the young women in the family did not go with him. However, at the banquet held by the Nangong family, Nangong Xuyao ​​brought a woman to attend. Most importantly, looking at the actions of the two, they are full of ambiguity, not like the relationship between ordinary friends.

"Xiyuan, let me take you to meet my mother!" Nangong Xuyao ​​looked at Ye Xiyuan standing beside him, with a trace of tenderness on his face, "My mother has long wanted to see you."

"Are you going to see Auntie?" A nervousness flashed in Ye Xiyuan's eyes, "Brother Nangong, what kind of person is Auntie? Do you think she will like me?"

Although the object of her mission this time is Nangong Xuyao's mother, she was still a little nervous when she heard that she was really going to meet a real person.

Having been able to secure the position of the mistress of the Nangong family for so many years, such a woman is definitely not on the same level as her mother, Chen Wanqin.

So, those little tricks in front of mother may not necessarily work in front of Mrs. Nangong.

And her most important goal today is to win the favor of Mrs. Nangong. Of course, this is not only for completing the tasks issued by the system, but also for the future of her and Nangong Xuyao. Although she was sure that Nangong Xuyao ​​liked her now. However, if she wants to become the wife of the young master of the Patriarch of Nangong, the support of Mrs. Nangong, that is, Nangong Xuyao's mother, is very important to her.

Soon, Nangong Xuyao ​​brought Ye Xiyuan to his mother, the current mistress of the Nangong family—Murong Yanshu, and solemnly introduced, "Mother, this is the Ye Xiyuan I mentioned to you."

Murong Yanshu, as today's hostess, is also the head mother of the Nangong family, so she doesn't need to socialize with other people. At this moment, she was sitting there, watching everything that happened at the banquet, while the housekeeper stood by and waited on her.

So, when Nangong Xuyao ​​brought Ye Xiyuan into the banquet hall, she had already seen it. Perhaps, long before Ye Xiyuan came, she already knew about the existence of such a person.

Of course, she also knew that Ye Xiyuan once saved Nangong Xuyao's life. So, at the beginning, although she had never met this girl named Ye Xiyuan, she still had a good impression in her heart.

However, even with some good feelings, she still sent someone to investigate the situation of Ye Xiyuan. Of course, she knew very well that her son would also investigate.

It's just that, unlike Nangong Xuyao, after getting the investigation report, her favor for the girl Ye Xiyuan plummeted. She is also a woman, so she can clearly see Ye Xiyuan's tricks. She knew very well that she was definitely a very scheming girl.

If it was a normal time, she might appreciate such a girl. Because such a girl is smart and knows how to advance and retreat. However, if his son likes such a girl, that's another matter. She hopes that her daughter-in-law will be a daughter of a famous family in the future, she can have scheming, but it should be used for the overall situation, not on some trivial matters. Coupled with that kind of growth environment, it is simply not enough to take on the responsibility of being the mistress of a big family.

When Ye Xiyuan came in with Xu Yao just now, she could see the ambition in this girl's eyes from a distance.

Ambition is possible, but if the ability is not enough, then all ambition is a joke.

"So you are Xiyuan!" Although the heart has been turned a thousand times, Murong Yanshu's face did not show it at all, "I have heard Xu Yao say that if you hadn't saved him back then, maybe he would-"

When she said this, her tone was a little choked up.

Indeed, she was really grateful to Ye Xiyuan for saving Nangong Xuyao. Nangong Xuyao ​​was her only son, and it was also her life. She couldn't imagine what would happen to her if something happened to Nangong Xuyao ​​at that time.

"Auntie, I just happened to pass by." Ye Xiyuan seemed a little shy, she smiled slightly, and said, "Besides, even if it wasn't for me, it would be someone else. Brother Nangong Jiren has his own aura, so he will definitely be fine."

Although she was not as affectionate towards Ye Xiyuan in her heart as she appeared on the surface, Murong Yanshu was still in a good mood when she heard such words. She nodded with a smile, and said, "It seems like a girl is so heartwarming! Miss Ye really sounds nice."

Hearing Murong Yanshu's praise, Ye Xiyuan lowered her head shyly.

In fact, at this moment, she has already called the system in her heart, "System, how much does Nangong Xuyao's mother like me now?"

Seeing Murong Yanshu's appearance, she felt that her task for today should be completed soon. Sure enough, as long as Nangong Xuyao ​​has the aura of being a life-saving benefactor, it will be much easier for her to win Murong Yanshu's favorability.

However, after hearing the mechanical voice of the system answering, she felt that it was impossible.

"According to the system detection, Murong Yanshu's favorability towards the host is only 50%. The host needs to obtain more than 80% favorability to complete the task."

"What?" After getting the system's answer, Ye Xiyuan's expression was almost uncontrollable, "Nangong Xuyao's mother obviously likes me very much, how could it be only 50% favorability? Did you make a mistake in the test?"

Then Murong Yanshu is always amiable when facing her, how could it be possible that her favorability is so low? Not even a pass line.

The mechanical voice sounded in Ye Xiyuan's mind again, this time even with a trace of seriousness, "The system's detection will not be wrong, I hope the host will continue to work hard. If the host continues to question the rigor of the system, he will be punished."

As soon as she heard the punishment, Ye Xiyuan couldn't help shivering. As long as she thought of the painful punishment last time, she felt a little scared.

"Xiyuan, what's wrong?" Seemingly aware of something wrong with Ye Xiyuan beside him, Nangong Xuyao ​​asked with concern, "Is there something wrong?"

"Yes!" Murong Yanshu also expressed concern, "Miss Ye, or I'll let someone take you to rest!"

Seeing Murong Yanshu's concerned expression, Ye Xiyuan felt cold in her heart. If the system hadn't detected that Murong Yanshu's favorability for her was so low, she might really think that the other party cared about her now. Sure enough, those women in the big family really should not be underestimated, even she almost believed the concerned look.

If she is really taken down to rest now, I'm afraid she will never come out of the banquet tonight. Looking at it now, it is really not easy at all to gain Murong Yanshu's favor!

"Auntie, I'm fine." Ye Xiyuan said with an innocent smile on her face, "It's just that Auntie is so kind. For a while, I was flattered."

While several people were talking, a servant hurried in and whispered a few words in the butler's ear, as if reporting something.

Soon, Murong Yanshu stood up, then looked at Nangong Xuyao, and said, "The head and wife of the Huangfu family have arrived, let's go and greet them now!"

Both belong to the four major families, and now the head and wife of the Huangfu family are here in person. As the masters, they naturally have to greet them in person.

When Murong Yanshu was talking, she just looked at Nangong Xuyao, and didn't even mention Ye Xiyuan.

For a while, Ye Xiyuan was a little embarrassed, because she didn't know whether she should follow or stay where she was.

"Xiyuan, let's go there together!" Nangong Xuyao ​​seemed to have sensed Ye Xiyuan's uneasiness. He looked at Ye Xiyuan beside him, smiled and suggested, "You are my female companion today, so you should go there with me."

After hearing Nangong Xuyao's words, Ye Xiyuan was very happy, but before she could answer, she was interrupted by Murong Yanshu.

"Xu Yao, Miss Ye is going with us, it's a bit inappropriate! The person who is here now is the head and wife of the Huangfu family. If Miss Ye goes with us, what kind of identity should she be in? So, let Miss Ye wait here for a while!"

After finishing speaking, Murong Yanshu turned her head, looked at Ye Xiyuan, smiled and said, "Miss Ye, you don't mind my arrangement!"

"Of course I don't mind. Auntie is right." Ye Xiyuan smiled, "I will only be more cautious if I go with you, so I'd better stay here."

At a time like this, she naturally wanted to go with her. However, Murong Yanshu has already said that, if she insists on following, she will only offend Murong Yanshu, and it will be even more difficult to gain Murong Yanshu's favorability. That being the case, it's better to show your decency and generosity, to see if you can get Murong Yanshu a little more favorability.

Nangong Xuyao ​​originally wanted to say something, but after hearing Ye Xiyuan say that, he stopped persuading him. However, he still asked the butler to stay and take care of Ye Xiyuan.

Ye Xiyuan watched Murong Yanshu and Nangong Xuyao ​​leave with a smile on her face, showing no grievance.

For Ye Xiyuan's sensible behavior, Murong Yanshu has a little more affection for her. She felt that at least this girl could still recognize her identity and not mess around.

When the system reported that Murong Yanshu's favorability had risen to 55%, Ye Xiyuan heaved a sigh of relief, and at the same time secretly rejoiced that she was right. At this speed, it should be possible to complete the task tonight.

After Murong Yanshu and Nangong Xuyao ​​left, she turned around, looked at the housekeeper at the side, and said with a smile, "Uncle housekeeper, if you have something to do, you can leave first, I can do it by myself."

After finishing speaking, she smiled sweetly at the butler, looking like a little girl who didn't know much about the world.

The face of the housekeeper on the side remained unchanged, and he still respectfully said, "Miss Ye, since the young master asked me to follow you, then my accusation now is to take good care of you."

Seeing the butler's persistent appearance, Ye Xiyuan didn't say anything more. Moreover, she felt that it might be a good thing for the housekeeper to stay by her side at this time.

She has already seen that many daughters at the banquet are hostile to her. Now that Nangong Xuyao ​​has left, those women are ready to move, probably trying to embarrass her!

Of course, she is not afraid of these people. However, she came here today with a mission. If the mission failed because of these people, it would be too unworthy. Therefore, with the butler of the Nangong family around, at least it can deter these people.

The most important thing for her now is to think of a way to see how she can increase Murong Yanshu's favorability towards her as soon as possible. Although Murong Yanshu's favorability towards her has risen a little now, there is still some distance from success.

On the other side, Murong Yanshu had brought Nangong Xuyao ​​to the door, just in time to run into Huangfu Jingzhang and Zhong Yuliuying who were entering the door. Following them was their youngest son—Huangfu Ruixiang.

Because Nangong Xuyao's father, who is also the head of the Nangong family, was negotiating business in a foreign country and couldn't come back, so everything tonight had to be arranged by the mistress Murong Yanshu.

After meeting, everyone exchanged pleasantries.

(end of this chapter)