Volume 1 Chapter 14

  The woman came before Xia Ting Cong, her eyes fixed on the hairpin in her hair, exclaiming "What a beautiful hairpin!"

  Xia Ting felt that the other person's movements were a bit abrupt, and before she could react, the woman's left hand had already reached out without hesitation to take off her hairpin.

  Xia Ting didn't expect her to make such a move, and she hastily retreated a step, narrowly avoiding her hand. She was somewhat annoyed in her heart: This woman was too rude, not even asking first, directly wanting to take off her hairpin. Did she think she was dead?

  Wan Yu stood by and was about to speak, but was stopped by Xia Ting, so she had no choice but to shut her mouth obediently and glare at the woman in front of her who didn't know any manners.

  Xia Ting looked at her coldly and said, "Miss, hasn't anyone ever taught you that taking something without asking is stealing?"

  Wang Yu Jiao saw Xia Ting Cong dodging away from her, causing her hand to grab at nothing, and a hint of dissatisfaction appeared on her face.

  Now that Xia Ye had said so, her face looked even more unpleasant. "It's just a hairpin, you just name a price, I'll take it." She had just gone upstairs and noticed the woman in front of her and the hairpin on her hair at a glance.

  Although the woman was beautiful, what attracted her was the exquisite hairpin. Not only was it exquisitely crafted, but its style was also uniquely unprecedented. What moved her even more was that this pin shone brightly as the woman in front of her walked, making her look even more stunning and captivating.

  She thought of Wang Yu Jiao frequently going in and out of the jewelry store every month, seeing hundreds of gold and silver accessories, but none as beautiful as the hairpin in front of her, making her want to possess it immediately.

  "Did I ever say I'd sell you?" Xia Ting's eyebrows furrowed slightly. This hairpin was designed by her own hands, according to her own preferences. She wasn't short of money, so why would she sell it to someone else? Besides, since it belonged to her, how could she let others touch it?

  Wang Yuqiao's tone became particularly unpleasant, "What, are you afraid I won't be able to pay the silver? Let me tell you, this young lady is Wang Yuqiao, and Zui Xiang Lou is my family's business. Whatever amount of silver you want, just name it."

  The more she spoke, the more pleased she looked on her face. The Wang family in this capital was also considered a reputable family with a good reputation. Wang Yujiao wanted what she didn't have, and this hairpin was no exception.

  Xia Ting's heart sneered, Wang Yu Jiao? This name is really too common. Looking at her again in a nouveau riche outfit, as if afraid others wouldn't know her family has money.

  Isn't everyone in the Wang family like this? That would be a real disappointment for her.

  She gave Wang Yujiao a slight glance, and Xia Tingjing casually threw out two words "not for sale". She didn't have the time to waste on this person's nonsense, so she stepped forward, intending to walk around him.

  Yan Jian Xia Ting Jing was taken aback, not putting her in his eyes at all. Wang Yu Jiao was so angry that she almost fumed with rage. She had always been the spoiled daughter of the family, and everyone tried to please her, when had she ever received such treatment?

  In an instant, three steps became two, and with a burst of energy, she rushed forward to block Xia Ting's path, pushing her back fiercely. "If you don't leave the hairpin behind today, don't even think about leaving."

  Xia Ting was caught off guard for a moment, lost her balance, and was pushed so hard that she crashed into the side door of the house.

  "Miss!" Late Jade cried out loudly, stretching out her hand, but still unable to catch her in time.

  Just as Xia Ting was about to hit the door frame, the side house door was opened and a pair of slender hands caught her in time from behind.

  The expected pain did not come, Xia Ting only felt herself falling into a warm embrace, with a faint fragrance lingering at the tip of her nose. A warm sensation came from behind, as if she was safe, and she subconsciously opened her eyes.

  What entered his line of sight was the man's snow-white sleeve, with a circle of intricate lace embroidered with golden thread at the cuff. Xia Ting Cong tilted his head to look back, but met a pair of eyes as black and shiny as jade.

  His eyes are very beautiful, with skin as white as porcelain, and his lip color is a very attractive pale pink.

  This jade-like man steadily supported Xia Ting Cong, making sure she was steady before lightly releasing his hand, with a natural expression and a hint of apology. "Just now, things happened suddenly, I apologize for the rudeness, please forgive me, miss."

  Xia Ting nodded slightly and said, "Young master is being polite, it's just a matter of course, no need to mind."

  She was not a woman of this generation, and she attached great importance to the distinction between men and women. Just facing each other directly, Xia Tingjing saw her opponent more clearly than before.

  All that could be seen was that the man wore a set of high-quality snow-white satin clothes, with golden silk edges embroidered on the collar and cuffs, which were both simple and luxurious.

  The whole person stood there faintly, making him look even more elegant and extraordinary. With just one glance, she knew that this man's background was not simple.

  Wan Yu, who had just come to her senses from the shock, quickly walked over, nervously staring at Xia Ting's every move, fearing that something was amiss with her, until she confirmed that her mistress was unharmed and uninjured.

  He let out a huge sigh of relief and gratefully bowed to the elegant and refined gentleman in front of him, "Thank you, sir, for rescuing my mistress."

  "It's just a small effort."

  Wan Yu let out a sigh of relief in her heart, fortunately Miss didn't have any unexpected events happen to her, otherwise it would be terrible.

  It suddenly occurred to her that the culprit who had almost harmed Miss was still standing beside her, and she turned around in great anger, saying "How can you be so vicious? Can my miss also be pushed by you?"

  If it wasn't for someone saving her just now, the young lady would probably have hit her head and bled.

  Wang Yu Jiao's face turned red with rage upon hearing this. As the eldest miss of the esteemed Wang family, she was being scolded by a lowly maid, and if word got out, she would be ridiculed by others.

  Her eyes widened, her voice became even sharper "What are you, daring to speak to me like that. You're just a cheap servant, be careful or I'll have someone skin you alive. I pushed her and she didn't stand firm, what's it got to do with me?"

  Even if she really fell, it would be her own fault for not taking out the hairpin.

  "Late Jade was so angry for you... This person is simply shameless, unexpectedly there are still such women."

  Xia Ting took a few steps forward, shielding Wang Yujiao behind him. "Wang Yujiao, listen up! I'm not selling this hairpin. If you know what's good for you, get back home right now. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless. This second floor is quite high, who knows how many bones you'll break if you fall from here? How long will you be bedridden?"

  Wang Yuqiao's face turned pale with fright as she was intimidated by her piercing gaze, and she took a few steps back, shouting loudly "How dare you!"

  Xia Ting let out a cold, mocking laugh as she sneered at her. "What am I afraid of? Didn't your father teach you that ordinary people shouldn't fight with officials? You're just the daughter of a merchant, do you really think this is your Wang family's backyard? Even if I really pushed you down, your Wang family wouldn't be able to do anything to me. If you dare to cause more trouble, I'll make sure you come in standing and leave lying down."

  She paused and continued, "By the way, I'll spread the word about what you did today. You're so arrogant and lawless, not knowing any etiquette, and to top it off, you even stole from a customer in a restaurant. Once this reputation gets out, I'd like to see which family's young master would still dare to come knocking on your door asking for your hand in marriage."

  Wang Yu Jiao was both angry and anxious, her hands clenched tightly around the handkerchief. She hadn't expected Xia Ting Cong to hit her weak spot with just a few words.

  She also knew that although her family was wealthy, her father still had to fawn on those high-ranking officials every day. Now he was even more hopeful that she would marry well in the future, so that the Wang family's business would be even smoother.

  This was also her aim in wandering around the family's wine shop whenever she had nothing to do, hoping to get to know a few more young men of wealth and influence.

  If today's events were to be made public, she would definitely lose her reputation and gain a notorious name, and then she would never be able to marry into a good family again.

  Wang Yu-jiao thought of this and became even angrier and more fearful, she could only stomp her feet heavily and leave with the four maids, feeling indignant and resentful.

  Baili Rongjin had been smiling lightly as she gazed at Xia Tingcong, this woman was indeed clever, just a few words and she had thoroughly grasped the other party's intentions, her intelligent and lively appearance was also unlike that of an ordinary noble lady.

  It was the first time he had seen such a woman, neither arrogant nor rash, and it made him feel a few points of goodwill.

  A faint smile, and the slender figure before his eyes began to blur, he felt wave after wave of dizziness coming over him.

  Digression

  Guys, these days nobody has been collecting, is it because I wrote badly?