Chapter 2400

She was a bastard child for many years until Xia Xi's mother passed away. It was only then her mother succeeded in taking Xia Xi’s mother’s place, which officially made her the second heiress of the Xia family. Even so, she had always been ridiculed in high society. It was not until Xia Xi was admitted to a mental hospital that she could hold her head high. Xia Huan's face reddened, but she had no idea what to say all of a sudden. Zhang Yaer frowned a little after hearing ‘the eldest heiress of the Xia family’. After all, the person represented the Gong family's past scandal. "It seems that you know things, Mrs. Zhang. How about I invite you and Mr. Zhang to come to my house sometime and help me see if the porcelain I bought some time ago is real?" Su Zhehan's voice suddenly rang out. The expression of Mrs. Zhang, who had mentioned the words just now, changed slightly before she said weakly, "I was just casually speaking. Don't mind it, Mr. Su." "Some things are better left unsaid," Su Zhehan said coldly. Just then, another voice rang out. "You're right. There are things you shouldn't say casually. Please tell that to your wife." Gu Lichen was the one who spoke. Su Zhehan looked up coldly to Gu Lichen. Gu Lichen smiled lightly and met his eyes. The two men confronted each other, and the tension seemed ready to explode. Although Su Zhehan had never talked to Gu Lichen, it did not mean that he did not know Gu Lichen. There was no need to make an enemy of Gu Lichen because of this remark. Su Zhehan was the first to stop being so cold and said calmly, "I do need to talk to my wife, lest she says anything she shouldn't and causes unnecessary misunderstandings." With that said, Su Zhehan looked at Ling Yiran. "Since my wife misspoke today, I'll apologize to you, Miss Ling. I’ll you and Mr. Gu to dinner sometime." Su Zhehan said that out of politeness. However, Ling Yiran said, "Okay, I'll be waiting for the meal, Mr. Su." Surprise flickered in Gu Lichen's eyes. After all, Ling Yiran had never liked such meals, unless she had other reasons. Therefore, Gu Lichen said nothing. Su Zhehan replied in acknowledgment before turning around and leaving with Xia Huan. Xia Huan gave Ling Yiran a resentful glare before she left. Ling Yiran looked at Gu Lichen and said, "Thank you for earlier, but why are you here?" Gu Lichen smiled indifferently. "You could have handled it without me just now. I have a project in Deer City, so I flew here from abroad. I’m at this party because there are some people I need to get to know here." "Then you should go back to work. I won't keep you," said Ling Yiran. She was about to walk away from Gu Lichen when his hand suddenly grabbed her wrist. "Don't..." he cried out subconsciously with a hint of imploration. Perhaps he had not seen her for too long, so he longed for every minute he could have with her. He did not even want her to walk out of his sight! Ling Yiran's footsteps paused while Zhang Yaer watched with a thoughtful look in her eyes.