As soon as these words were uttered, everyone's gazes fell on Fang Jiangyi.
Fang Jiangyi's expression remained unchanged. He just looked at Yuan Qiuping, waiting for her next words.
"Really? I wonder who that old acquaintance of yours is." Yan Xia's gaze swept over Fang Jiangyi imperceptibly.
Fang Jiangyi was different from Yuan Qiuping. In the past, Fang Jiangyi knew Cheng Yanxi best, and his attention was basically on her. The time he spent with Yan Xia was countable on one's fingers. But Yuan Qiuping was different. She was truly a part of this family. Moreover, women were more observant. Otherwise, she wouldn't have noticed that Yan Xia's charm remained the same at their first meeting.
Those without ulterior motives just mentioned it casually, but those with intentions were as sensitive as a startled swan.
"I wonder if Miss Lu has heard of the Cheng family..."
Suddenly, someone interrupted Yuan Qiuping.
"Some people are really funny. They try to get close to everyone. Miss Lu is a well - known figure in the circle nowadays. There are plenty of people who want to get to know her today. Who do you think you are?" The one who spoke was Shangguan Yao. He watched from behind, his tone full of sarcasm.
Interrupting Yuan Qiuping like this was equivalent to embarrassing Director Wang. Everyone looked at each other in dismay, and no one dared to say a word for a moment.
Director Wang just frowned, looking a bit helpless at Shangguan Yao. He said in a deep voice, "Everyone is here. Let's go in together."
So they were surrounded by a group of people and walked inside.
Yan Xia's gaze accidentally met Shangguan Yao's. Shangguan Yao was really bold. He even dared to embarrass Director Wang's wife. She didn't know much about him before and was unaware of his background. However, since he could hang out with someone like Fang Jiangyi, his background should be no ordinary one.
Shangguan Yao, however, looked fearless. He even gave her a rather annoying smile.
"What are you dawdling about?" Lu Qianzhou's voice was extremely impatient.
Yan Xia came back to her senses. "Coming."
She immediately took a few steps to catch up with Lu Qianzhou.
Whether in public or in private, she really listened to Lu Qianzhou.
The stadium was very lively today. Everyone was flattering Director Wang, and a crowd surrounded him. Peng Shiyi obviously had no experience with golf. She called a staff member for a temporary training session. Fang Jiangyi was extremely patient and taught her carefully beside her.
Someone booed, "Today is Miss Lu's first public appearance. I've heard that Miss Lu is a genius and proficient in everything. Why doesn't Miss Lu show us her skills so that we can broaden our horizons?"
Yan Xia subconsciously looked at Lu Qianzhou, but he just smiled without saying a word.
Previously, Lu Qianzhou had asked her to learn these things, and surely he had his own reasons.
So she said with a charming smile, "My skills are not good. If I play, I'm afraid I'll spoil everyone's fun."
"Everyone is here for the fun. Whether the skills are good or not doesn't matter. I think everyone just wants to see Miss Lu's charm on the court." Yuan Qiuping's gaze was burning. "Miss Lu doesn't need to have any psychological pressure."
Sure enough, the more you talk, the more mistakes you make.
Yan Xia pretended to be shy. She wondered if Yuan Qiuping still suspected her identity and was deliberately testing her. "Since everyone says so, I'll just make a fool of myself."
The green grassland stretched far away, and the sun was shining brightly.
Yan Xia held the golf club. She was wearing a cap today, and there were tiny beads of sweat on her forehead. In the sunlight, her fair neck glistened. Her posture was upright. Some people were coveting her figure and beauty, while others were watching her posture seriously.
With a thud, the white ball flew far away, rolled for a while, and then rolled into the hole at the standard distance.
Yan Xia let out a sigh of relief.
Applause rang out, and there were words of flattery in her ears.
Director Wang's gaze swept over Yan Xia, and he clapped his hands in praise. "Miss Lu is truly intelligent."
Yan Xia nodded at him.
On the way, she went to the restroom to tidy herself up. She was sweating all over. After washing her face, she felt much refreshed. Before she could walk out of the sink area, she already heard the sound of a conversation from the sink area of the men's restroom. From the voices, it was Director Wang and Shangguan Yao.
"What's your attitude!"
Shangguan Yao disdained. "What? Are you blaming me for embarrassing that woman in public and going to teach me a lesson?"
Yan Xia frowned. She really felt that Shangguan Yao's mood was strange today. Everyone flattered Director Wang extremely, but he became even more idle and carefree, as if he didn't take him seriously at all.
These two people must have known each other privately.
Director Wang said, "Let's not talk about this. What's going on between you and Lu Sheng?"
Shangguan Yao shrugged and even smiled at him. "As you can see and as you think. I'm going to chase her. Are you satisfied with this answer?"
A moment later, there were footsteps of someone leaving outside.
Yan Xia just walked out from inside. Shangguan Yao was washing his hands. In the mirror, his head was lowered, and there was a haze in his eyes.
The next moment, out of the corner of his eye, he saw Yan Xia and immediately resumed his previous expression.
"Miss Lu."
Yan Xia looked at him. "You seem to be very familiar with Director Wang."
"Distant relatives. Not familiar." Suddenly, Shangguan Yao laughed. He leaned over and looked down at her. "Miss Lu, eavesdropping is not a good habit."
Although he said so, there was no blame in his tone.
"I didn't mean to eavesdrop on you. I just happened to hear."
Shangguan Yao said to himself, "But it's good that you heard. I said I'm going to pursue you. You heard that, right? Get ready. You'll probably see me often in the future."
This guy was really an idle playboy.
"Don't joke around anymore." Yan Xia walked out of the corner and ignored him.
They had lunch in the stadium at noon and continued with different activities in the afternoon.
A group of people played together for an afternoon. Maybe it was just an illusion, but Yan Xia always felt that Yuan Qiuping and Director Wang's gazes were always lingering on her. She was not used to being the focus of the crowd. This situation made her feel uneasy and uncomfortable.
Peng Shiyi probably had been talked to by her family. She didn't have any interaction with Yan Xia the whole afternoon and just focused on staying by Fang Jiangyi's side.
When it was almost time to leave, Yan Xia changed her clothes and walked out of the dressing room. She ran into Yuan Qiuping head - on.
Her bobbed hair was draped over her shoulders. Her pearl earrings and bright red lipstick made her look very elegant.
She even took the initiative to greet Yan Xia. "Miss Lu."
Yan Xia smiled.
Yuan Qiuping said, "I didn't finish my words this morning. I wonder if Miss Lu has heard about the Cheng family."
Sure enough, she had guessed. Originally, Yan Xia had been looking for her, but unexpectedly, she met her here. Yuan Qiuping had instead become a stumbling block for her. If she revealed this information to Fang Jiangyi, she would be in big trouble.
She tried to disguise herself as cold as possible and frowned as she replied.
"I just returned to the country a few days ago. I'm trying to establish myself in the business world. I've heard something about the so - called Cheng family. But I don't understand what Mrs. Wang means by saying these words. It seems that you're regarding me as someone else. I'm Lu Sheng. I've never been a substitute for anyone."
Yuan Qiuping covered her mouth and laughed. "I said the wrong thing. Miss Lu, don't mind."