I'm farming treasure chests in the female-oriented world.

Chapter 39 Tit for Tat

Lu Yuan sat down next to Xia Xue, looked around, and asked in a surprised whisper, "Xia Ke didn't come?"

It seems that what just happened had no effect on Miss Lu.

Clearly, Miss Lu has experienced many things like this since she was a child.

We've gotten used to it.

After all that exercise, Xia Xue was starving. Her eyes were only on the food being served one after another on the table, and she replied absentmindedly:

"After confirming that I was safe, she went back."

An expression of appreciation appeared in Lu Yuan's eyes.

"You have a good eye for things."

He didn't take the opportunity to get close to Xia Xue or squeeze into their circle.

Someone nearby overheard this and chimed in with a comment.

"Xia Ke is indeed very sensible in her actions."

"He is one of the few sensible people in the Xia clan."

"It's a pity. She's actually quite capable, but she's not valued. She was asked to resign by her family right after she was officially hired."

"I heard they're going to arrange a marriage for her."

"What does negotiating marriage have to do with work?"

"Perhaps her family felt that having a job was a disadvantage for her."

"What era is this? These feudal remnants, humph."

Xia Xue glanced at them and shook her head slightly.

Indeed, birds of a feather flock together.

Xia Jue's friends all have pretty sound values.

Xia Jue glanced at Xia Xue, who was looking at him expectantly, and smiled helplessly.

"Okay, you eat first."

With permission granted, Xia Xue's eyes lit up. She immediately set her sights on the fish she had been eyeing, picked off a small piece of meat from the fish's belly, and placed it in the small bowl in front of her to cool. While it was cooling, she brought her chin close to the bowl and gently sniffed it.

"Fragrant but not pungent, fresh but not fishy."

He nodded in satisfaction, then carefully picked it up again from the small bowl and gently put it in his mouth.

"It melts in your mouth and leaves a lingering fragrance."

Xia Xue nodded repeatedly.

"tasty."

Xia Xue's exaggerated expression completely stunned Lu Yuan.

"I never expected this, you're such a gourmand!"

The others at the table looked at Xia Xue and all showed kind smiles.

"You like to eat, great! That's the best thing about it."

"However, there's a limit to how much you can enjoy food. If it leads to weight gain and affects your health, that's not good."

"Judging from the way Xia Xue rides a horse, she's obviously athletic, so it's unlikely."

Jiang Wei secretly nudged Xia Jue under the table with her elbow, blinked, and whispered teasingly, "Now you finally have someone to feed."

As Xia Jue's good friend.

But we know that Xia Jue has had a wish since she was little: to feed her younger sister.

Unfortunately, Xia Yao was too precocious.

She's only six years old, and we're already unwilling to feed her anymore.

Xia Jue was depressed for a long time because of this.

Xia Jue glared at Jiang Wei, annoyed.

"What era are we living in? You still remember this?"

Knowing Xia Jue as she did, Jiang Wei instantly understood what was going on, and shook her head with a regretful sigh:

"Oh no, you've been won over by Xia Xue."

Xia Jue rolled her eyes.

"Stop watching those boring TV dramas all day long."

Forget about strategies or anything like that.

What the hell is this?

Jiang Wei said defiantly, "That's impossible. This is my profession."

How can someone who runs an entertainment company not watch TV dramas?

As the two were talking, the door was pushed open from the outside.

Backlit, Xia Yao stood quietly behind the open door.

He calmly met the gazes of everyone present.

"Oh, you hit the dog, and the owner came right away."

Jiang Wei's teasing voice suddenly rang out, echoing in the quiet hall.

Xia Jue frowned slightly as she looked at Jiang Wei.

Jiang Wei immediately raised her hands.

"Consider it meddling in other people's business."

As he spoke, he stood up.

"Sisters, the party's over for today, let's go."

After saying that, he turned and left without looking back.

As he passed Xia Yao, he glanced at her with disdain, his eyes full of provocation.

Everyone else stood up quietly and filed out one by one. They were all quiet when passing Xia Yao and did not make any small moves like Jiang Wei.

When Xia Yao first appeared, Lu Yuan's eyes lit up as if they were on searchlights.

"This is the legendary Jiangcheng Flower, Xia Yao. Her aura is indeed powerful."

When Jiang Wei said it was over, the light in her eyes instantly went out.

The regret in his eyes was palpable.

"I really want to stay here and watch the drama unfold."

Lu Yuan followed the crowd and stood up, giving Xia Yao a look that said "good luck" while the others were enjoying their food, maintaining her ladylike demeanor. She walked past Xia Yao with her eyes fixed on her and left this place full of gossip with tears in her eyes.

It breaks my heart.

When only Xia Jue and Xia Xue remained in the hall, Xia Yao slowly walked into the hall.

Without needing to be told, Shen Yan immediately closed the door, leaving the space to the three Xia sisters.

Worried about being disturbed, they silently stood guard outside the door.

Shen Mo rushed over after receiving the news, only to find Shen Yan guarding the door.

He glanced at the closed door before turning his gaze to Shen Yan.

"Brother Mo, it's been a long time."

Shen Yan greeted her politely.

Shen Mo nodded, his eyes seeming to hold countless words, but the words he uttered were cold and restrained.

"Xiao Yan, it's been a long time."

Shen Mo waved to the people who had come with him, sending them away. Then, he and Shen Yan stood quietly on either side of the door, waiting for the storm inside the room to subside.

As the door closed, Xia Yao finally spoke.

"Sister, have you expelled the clan members?"

Xia Jue's eyes were filled with both heartache and disappointment, but the words that came out of her mouth were full of sarcasm.

"What, you've come to stand up for them?"

Xia Yao frowned slightly.

"I know they're not capable, but their existence is essential."

Xia Jue snorted coldly.

"What's the point? Extorting money, demanding bribes, bullying the innocent, stealing credit, abusing public power for personal gain, or abusing one's authority?"

Xia Yao's brows furrowed even deeper.

"Although they have many problems, I have already taken note of these problems and will find ways to restrain them. However, their existence plays an irreplaceable role and can help the Xia family better control the industry. This is an indisputable fact."

Xia Yao shook her head and said earnestly, "Sister, this is a company, not the military. What you're doing may feel good and righteous, but it will only please your loved ones and please your enemies. It won't solve the problem."

Xia Jue's eyes were filled with disappointment.

"Yaoyao, you have disappointed me so much. When did you stop seeing right and wrong and start only having your own stance? You won't go far like this."

Xia Yao's eyes were full of helplessness.

"Without a stance, how can there be right or wrong? Sister, don't be so naive."

Xia Jue raised her right hand, extended her index finger, and pointed at herself.

"Am I naive?"

Xia Jue was so angry she laughed.

"Yaoyao, you don't still think that those guys in the clan support you and oppose me because of your bloodline, do you?"

Xia Yao was stunned when she heard this.

This is a belief she has held since childhood.

It had become common sense for her.

Even after the truth about her being a fake heiress was exposed, she didn't have any doubts.

They seemed to be blind, completely ignoring this obvious paradox.