The Lord God is kneeling on the washboard again

Chapter 115: Shui Ling'er's Unrequited Love

Mr. Gu's resonant voice sounded behind him, "Haha, Brother Nangong, I'm not late, am I?"

Old Master Nangong stood up to greet him, "Brother Gu, you've come at the perfect time."

Everyone's eyes turned to Mr. Gu, who looked energetic and smiling.

Old Master Gu bowed and said, "Congratulations on your birthday, Brother Nangong. This is a small gift from me."

The attendants behind him presented gifts, and Mr. Nangong thanked them repeatedly.

Mr. Gu was welcomed to his seat and chatted and laughed with Mr. Nangong, making the atmosphere of the banquet even more lively.

When the banquet was almost in progress, Nangong Li, the eldest son of the Nangong clan's branch family, arrived late.

He walked into the banquet hall slowly and leisurely, with a nonchalant smile on his face, as if he didn't care at all about being late. Everyone's eyes instantly focused on him, with some surprised, some dissatisfied, and some confused.

Old Master Nangong frowned and looked at him coldly, but said nothing.

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) sat quietly beside Old Man Nangong, without any expression on his face, but he was already dissatisfied with Nangong Li in his heart.

His eyes seemed calm, but in fact they held a sharp edge. Recalling Nangong Li's daily actions, Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) unconsciously clenched the armrests of the chair.

In his opinion, Nangong Li, as the eldest son of a branch family, not only failed to make due contributions to the family, but often relied on the status of the Nangong family to stir up trouble.

Old Master Nangong and Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) remained silent. The young man from the third branch of the Nangong clan could not stand it any longer and said, "Uncle, today is my great-grandfather's birthday. How can you be like this? Don't you respect my great-grandfather and the young master?"

Nangong Li glanced at the branch disciple who was speaking and snorted coldly: "You young brat, do you have the right to speak?"

The young man from the side branch blushed, "Although I am young, I also know the respect of elders and the hierarchy. What happened today, uncle, you really went too far."

Nangong Li slammed the table and stood up, "You are so rebellious! How dare you teach me a lesson?"

At this time, Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) finally spoke: "Uncle, don't be angry. Today is Grandpa's birthday. Don't ruin the atmosphere."

Old Master Nangong also said, "Everyone, calm down. It's a good birthday party, don't make a scene."

Seeing this, no one dared to say anything more, and the atmosphere of the birthday party became a little awkward and tense.

Everyone at the banquet was talking about it, "This Nangong Li simply doesn't take Old Master Nangong seriously!"

"That's right, you're late for such an important birthday and you're still so arrogant."

"He has always been so domineering and doesn't know how to restrain himself."

"It seems that the Nangong family is not at peace either."

"Shh, keep your voice down, don't let anyone hear you."

Everyone was whispering to each other, their faces full of dissatisfaction and criticism towards Nangong Li's behavior.

On the day Xing Xuanli returned to the Nangong family with Yun Mohan (Nangong Han), Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) told her everything about the Nangong family.

Nangong Li looked at Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) and smiled, "It's been a long time since we last saw my nephew. You've become even more handsome and extraordinary."

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) looked at him expressionlessly, "Uncle, thank you for the compliment."

Nangong Li's smile remained unchanged. "My nephew must have been doing very well out there these past few years."

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) responded coldly: "It's not as good as the carefree life my uncle has in the family."

Nangong Li's expression changed slightly, but then he smiled again. "What are you talking about, nephew? I'm just doing my duty as a branch of the family."

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) ignored him and turned to talk to someone else.

Nangong Li stared at Xing Xuanli, her eyes narrowing slightly as if something disgusting was sticking to her. Nangong Li was looking at her with such disgusting eyes. It seemed that if she didn't teach Nangong Li a lesson in the future, she would not be the Shadow Killer Chiling.

Xing Xuanli's gaze grew sharper, like a sword about to be unsheathed. She gritted her teeth, a plan already in mind.

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) noticed Xing Xuanli's emotional changes, reached out and held her hand, giving her silent support and comfort.

However, Nangong Li had no idea that he had gotten into big trouble and was still staring at Xing Xuanli unscrupulously.

Nangong Li smiled and said, "I guess this girl is my niece's wife? I wonder whose family she is from."

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) said nothing.

Old Master Nangong couldn't bear it any longer and said coldly, "Why do you care which girl she is?"

Xing Xuanli sneered and said, "It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that some people shouldn't ask for trouble." Nangong Li didn't expect that she would dare to retort in public, and his face turned pale and blue.

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) pulled Xing Xuanli behind him and warned Nangong Li, "Uncle, today is our grandfather's birthday. Don't do anything inappropriate again." Nangong Li snorted and was about to explode.

Shui Ling'er, who was sitting next to Nangong Li, said, "I heard that the young lady of the Shui family has been infatuated with my nephew for many years."

When Shui Ling'er heard this, her face turned slightly red, but there was a hint of resentment in her eyes.

Yun Mohan's (Nangong Han's) face darkened. "Nangong Liyun, sitting next to Shui Ling'er, said, 'I heard that the Shui family's young lady has been infatuated with the young master for many years and has even rejected several disciples from aristocratic families in order to wait for him.'"

Shui Ling'er's face turned red instantly, and her eyes were filled with both shyness and grievance.

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) narrowed his eyes and said coldly: "I didn't ask her to wait, and I don't even know Miss Shui.

Shui Ling'er looked incredulous and cried out in a tearful voice, "Young Master Nangong, why don't you recognize me?"

Nangong Han (Yun Mohan) looked indifferent and calm, "Why should I know you?"

Shui Ling'er trembled and burst into tears, "I have given so much for you, and you actually..."

Nangong Han (Yun Mohan) interrupted her impatiently, "Your efforts have nothing to do with this young master."

Gu Beichen snorted coldly, "Shui Ling'er, do you think that just because a disciple from a noble family in Beiyu City knows you, my third brother must know this person? How shameless are you?"

Shui Ling'er's face turned pale and blue after hearing his words, "Gu Beichen, you...

Shui Ling'er bit her lip, tears welling up in her eyes. "The world can bear witness to my feelings for Nangong Han. How could you humiliate me like this?"

Gu Beichen sneered, "You think you're worthy enough to talk about feelings? Don't embarrass yourself here."

At this moment, the scene became awkward and no one dared to speak.

The noble ladies present whispered to each other and mocked Shui Ling'er without hesitation.

"Look at Shui Ling'er, she really takes herself seriously."

"That's right, thinking that you can win Young Master Nangong's attention by following Nangong Qing is simply wishful thinking."

"Don't you even look in the mirror to see if you're worthy enough?"

"I guess he's crazy about wanting to curry favor with the powerful."

Shui Ling'er's face turned ashen when she heard these harsh words, and she clenched her fists tightly.

"You are talking nonsense! My feelings for Nangong Han are sincere!" Shui Ling'er retorted loudly.

However, the ladies' laughter became even louder.

One of the noble ladies scoffed, "Sincere? Shui Ling'er, everyone in Beiyu knows that Young Master Nangong went out to gain experience when he was young and never had any contact with you. If it weren't for Old Master Nangong's birthday today, Young Master Nangong would have come back to celebrate."

Shui Ling'er's face turned pale instantly, tears welling up in her eyes. "Even if we don't meet, my feelings for him won't change."

The noble lady sneered, "Your stubbornness is truly ridiculous. Young Master Nangong hasn't even looked at you."

The other ladies also echoed.

"That's right, don't be so self-indulgent."

"I thought I could fly up to the tree and become a phoenix."

Shui Ling'er bit her lip, her body trembling slightly, "You guys who are taking advantage of others' misfortunes, you will regret it one day!"

However, her words did not stop the ladies from mocking her, but instead caused more laughter.