Chapter 170: Pretending to Understand Always Makes One a Fool

Time always flies, and in the blink of an eye, night had fallen.

The Xiao family hadn’t been this lively in a long time, and the servants of the Xiao household were all beaming with joy and excitement.

They happily busied themselves, carefully preparing an array of fine wines and exquisite dishes.

As the sky was just enveloped by darkness, the servants couldn’t wait to ignite the fireworks.

With a sharp “whoosh,” dazzling fireworks shot up into the sky like rockets.

They burst spectacularly against the dark night, blooming into resplendent flowers.

For a moment, the entire night sky was illuminated, with colorful lights intertwining like a dreamy painting.

Seeing such a magnificent scene, everyone couldn’t help but exclaim in amazement and cheer.

“Wow! So beautiful!”

“Our Xiao family hasn’t been this lively in ages.”

“Exactly! Even during New Year’s, things have been quiet and cold these past years.”

“The old master even invited those esteemed guests from the back mountain. Looks like he values tonight’s banquet a lot.”

“That’s because his granddaughter is back! Ever since the eldest miss passed away, the only people the old master has cared about are Miss Xue and Miss Qingyou.”

“Miss Xue is always making headlines, so we hear about her all the time. But Miss Qingyou is different—this is her first time returning home!”

Home?

Lin Qingyou curled her lips—this was not her home.

No wonder her aunt always referred to Xiao Yutian as that old geezer.

She used to think it was disrespectful for her aunt to call her own father that.

But now, Lin Qingyou let out a cold snort.

That old geezer was truly detestable.

He had even taken Yin Hanyu away on his own.

What exactly did he plan to do?

If he dared to harm Yin Hanyu, she would blow the entire Xiao family to pieces…

“You don’t have to worry. No matter how formidable Xiao Yutian is, he’s just an old man,” Ming Yu reassured her. “Even a hundred of him couldn’t beat Yin Hanyu. If Yin Hanyu dared to go, he definitely wouldn’t be at a disadvantage.”

That might be true, but Lin Qingyou was still uneasy.

Ming Yu handed her a plate of fresh fruit. “Qingyou, try this. I don’t know what it’s called, but it tastes really good.”

Taking the opportunity, Yin Yixuan popped one into his mouth. “I think it’s called Blue Crystal Fruit. It only grows on the cliffs behind the Xiao family’s estate. I heard Grandpa mention it before.”

“Not bad, it’s actually pretty delicious.”

Yin Yixuan stood to the side, looking at the vast Xiao family estate stretching beyond his sight.

He couldn’t help but sigh. “No wonder Grandpa likes coming here whenever he has free time! Forget everything else—just the air here is a hundred times better than at our Yin family’s place.”

After all, the Yin family was located in the heart of the city, where every inch of land was worth a fortune. It was lively and bustling but lacked peace and elegance.

The Xiao family, however, was completely different. Nestled between mountains and rivers, the estate had rolling hills, rippling waters, lush greenery, and clear streams.

The air was always filled with the refreshing scent of grass and flowers, and birds chirped happily in the distance.

The view before them was like a stunning landscape painting brought to life.

The banquet was being held outdoors.

Without walls enclosing the space, there was no feeling of suffocation. The gentle breeze was invigorating, making everyone feel refreshed.

Everywhere they looked, rare plants, precious herbs, and blossoming flowers filled the scenery, creating a breathtaking sight.

Even the fruits and vegetables served at the feast were grown by the Xiao family themselves.

Yin Yixuan glanced at the dishes before him. They looked simple, yet each was delicately arranged with fresh flowers.

Most importantly, everything was incredibly fresh, just harvested from the gardens.

This tranquil and leisurely lifestyle was truly enviable—it made one feel completely at ease.

As the banquet was about to begin, Yin Yixuan took his seat. “The old master of the Xiao family may be arrogant and condescending, but he does have the qualifications to be.”

Lin Qingyou scoffed. “Yin Yixuan, you really are a fence-sitter.”

Yin Yixuan: “……”

“What do you mean, fence-sitter?” Yin Yixuan turned to Lin Qingyou. “I’m just stating the truth. Be honest—if you didn’t have a bias against your grandfather, wouldn’t you already be in awe of the Xiao family’s elegance and refinement?”

Lin Qingyou pouted, saying nothing.

She couldn’t deny it.

The Xiao family was wealthy beyond comprehension—far beyond the average elite.

Compared to other wealthy families, the Xiao family was on an entirely different level.

And Xiao Yutian was undoubtedly a man who appreciated sophistication and knew how to enjoy life.

She had seen countless wealthy people since childhood, but Xiao Yutian was the top of the top.

He even surpassed Old Master Yin in sheer richness.

But so what?

Did wealth give him the right to humiliate others?

In the past, he had humiliated her father.

Now, he was humiliating Yin Hanyu.

Above them, the fireworks continued to burst brilliantly. Before them, exquisite dishes kept arriving, their aroma enticing.

But Lin Qingyou had no appetite at all.

“Miss Qingyou, don’t you like fireworks? We heard that you love them, so we set them off just for you.”

Lin Qingyou was about to speak when she saw Xiao Yutian returning—with Yin Hanyu beside him.

Seeing them, Lin Qingyou puffed up her cheeks, her big eyes round with displeasure.

She glared not only at Xiao Yutian but at Yin Hanyu as well.

Her gaze kept shifting between the two, growing more and more annoyed.

She felt distressed for Yin Hanyu…

When had he ever endured such humiliation?

She didn’t understand why he went along with Xiao Yutian.

If Xiao Yutian didn’t respect him, they should have just left.

Yin Hanyu sat beside Lin Qingyou and gently asked, “What’s wrong? Why are you upset again?”

“Why did you listen to him?” Lin Qingyou grasped Yin Hanyu’s hand. “I don’t want you to suffer because of me…”

“I didn’t suffer.” Yin Hanyu chuckled, ruffling her hair.

Lin Qingyou shot Xiao Yutian a frosty glance. “Then what did he call you away for?”

Before Yin Hanyu could answer, Xiao Yutian stopped in front of them on his way to the main seat.

“I had him play chess with me. We played three rounds, and he lost all three.”

“Chess?” Lin Qingyou instantly exploded.

Because Yin Hanyu didn’t even know how to play chess!

“Do you have to humiliate him like this?” Lin Qingyou glared at Xiao Yutian. “So what if you’re good at chess? There are plenty of people in this world who don’t play—does that mean they should all just die?”

Xiao Yutian replied, “Not knowing how to play isn’t a crime. But pretending to understand when you don’t? That’s just foolish.”

Lin Qingyou frowned. “What do you mean?”

Xiao Yutian glanced at Yin Hanyu, then said meaningfully, “Haven’t you heard the saying? Pretending to understand always makes one a fool.”

Lin Qingyou: “……” ???