After being universally criticized online, he cultivates immortality and farms to lead his motherlan

Chapter 27 What a venomous mouth!
The five finger marks on Gu Yan's face were clearly visible. He ignored the burning pain on his face and his eyes were full of shock.

What is all this?
Were the Xie family really just putting on an act for him? Were they trying to test his feelings for Weiwei?

It's just ridiculous.

Even though Xie Weiwei had guessed it, she still pretended to be surprised: "Mommy, brother, what did Jian Ning mean by that?"

Xie Guozhong, who had been in the study bathroom, finally came out when he heard the commotion outside and heard Jian Ning's last few words.

His face looked younger than his actual age, and he didn't have the greasiness of a middle-aged man. He was elegant and refined.

"Ningning, don't cry. From now on, the Xie family will protect you and will never let you be bullied again."

Xie Guozhong patted Jian Ning's shoulder reassuringly, then glanced at his wife and said, "The banquet is about to begin. Let's sit down and discuss this as a family later. There's no need for outsiders to know."

The outsider being referred to was, of course, Gu Yan.

Gu Yan gritted his teeth. Director Xie had clearly praised him highly before, but now his attitude had changed completely because of Jian Ning!
Not daring to offend Director Xie, he lowered his head and said, "Uncle, my agent just called to say there's some temporary work to do. I'll come to visit again next time."

As Gu Yan left, he glared fiercely at Jian Ning.

Now that only family members were left, Xie Guozhong raised his hand, glanced at the time, and said, "Let's go downstairs. Quite a few people have come today. Let's not make any more mistakes, lest we lose face in front of outsiders."

Madam Xie took Xie Guozhong's arm and went downstairs.

Xie Zheng patted his two younger sisters' arms reassuringly and sighed, "Cheer up before going downstairs."

Finished talking and left.

Jian Ning stood there, smoothing out non-existent creases on her haute couture dress, her eyes full of ease, showing no trace of pain.

Xie Weiwei said fiercely, "Jian Ning, don't be so smug. I'm not afraid to tell you the truth, so what if you are the Xie family's biological daughter? Your parents just want to give you to Xiao Li and use you to climb up the social ladder to the Xiao family."

She thought these words would sting Jian Ning.

But Jian Ning smiled and said, "Why didn't you use me to curry favor with the Xiao family before? Why did you have to acknowledge me back? Did you think you weren't good enough?"

"Jian Ning, you...you!" Xie Weiwei stomped her foot in anger. She had been arrogant and domineering since childhood, and few dared to provoke her. Even if they did, she would just throw a tantrum. But encountering someone as sarcastic and sarcastic as Jian Ning was truly a first for her.

Jian Ning straightened her skirt and gracefully left.

When the Xie family wanted to acknowledge her back, she could sense that there wasn't much affection involved. They were just there for the 'payment,' so naturally they had to perform their role well.

Originally, it would have been fine to adopt her as a daughter and have her obediently play the role of someone who accepts whatever comes her way.

But when she saw Gu Yan and Xie Weiwei, she changed her mind.

In the competition to enhance the sect's prestige and develop its followers, she might lose.

The drama of the real and fake heiresses has begun. If she, the real heiresses, loses again, it would be a miracle.
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On the second-floor platform, two figures disappeared into the darkness.

"Rumors have been circulating for a while that Xie Weiwei isn't their biological daughter. No wonder that bastard Xiao Li sent his mother to the Xie family to say he had no intention of getting married, subtly breaking off the engagement. It seems he already knew about it."

The speaker had red hair and a face that screamed "unruly."

He looked at the person next to him and continued, "Brother He, but Jian Ning is Xie's biological daughter. If she gets involved with Xiao Li, Xiao Li will have the Xie family's help."

Xiao Heqi remained silent. Seeing that Jian Ning, dressed in a red dress, was about to go downstairs, she turned around and glanced in their direction.

The distance is far, and it's quite dark here. Xu Mingtang's voice isn't that loud, so he shouldn't be discovered.

Jian Ning turned around on the stairs and continued walking down in her high heels.

Then she heard a male voice slowly say, "Go and investigate her."

His tone was calm, yet it carried an innate air of authority.

Since Jian Ning began cultivating immortality, her hearing has improved dramatically, and she can even hear what she's thinking. For example, she can hear the voices of guests arriving at the door from a distance, or the voices of Xie Zheng comforting Xie Weiwei.

She wasn't eavesdropping on purpose; she just wanted to hear it and was able to.

If you don't want to listen, you can automatically block out these sounds.

When Xie Zheng slapped Gu Yan, Jian Ning felt quite relieved and gave him the title of "good older brother".

You can hear Xie Zheng coaxing Xie Weiwei, saying, "You've been my sister for over twenty years, so of course I love you the most. But Xiao Ning is also my sister, and I can't favor one over the other."

Jian Ning knew in her heart that Xie Zheng wanted to treat her and Xie Weiwei equally, but his personal feelings still leaned towards Xie Weiwei, which was why he went to comfort her in private.

Jian Ning raised her hand, looking at the enormous diamond bracelet on her wrist, sparkling under the light. It was truly beautiful. Whatever, she didn't care; she had no feelings for it, as long as she received money.

One shouldn't be too greedy; one should want both money and love.

Next, Jian Ning was undoubtedly the main character, and Xie Guozhong and Madam Xie formally introduced her identity.

Jian Ning received some gifts, which were specially prepared by some close relatives of the Xie family who knew she was coming back.

The gifts included bracelets, jewelry, perfumes, limited-edition Hermes bags... and much more.

The atmosphere was quite warm and cozy.

Then a woman walked over, and the others dispersed.

Although the dinner was mainly for family reunions, all the attendees were prominent figures in Beicheng, people they wouldn't normally meet. They would proactively chat with these people to see if they could secure a cooperation opportunity.

The visitor said gently, "Madam Xie, Ningning didn't grow up in Beicheng. If you have some free time, please let our Ah Li take her to play in Beicheng."

Jian Ning looked up and glanced at the woman. She looked very young, and even up close, her skin was flawless.

The man behind her was tall and had a refined and scholarly air about him. He looked exactly like the top student in the class who could effortlessly get into the top three, and when others asked him how he did it, he would just say it was a casual test.

Madam Xie had this in mind all along, so of course she wouldn't refuse.

“Ningning, you and A Li go outside for a walk. Madam Xiao and I have some things to talk about. You young people have your own topics to discuss, don’t always stay with us elders.”

"Okay."

Jian Ning agreed, as she found the air in the room unpleasant to smell and stuffy.

After she began cultivating immortality, her requirements for air quality became increasingly stringent.

I feel most comfortable when I'm staying at the mountain resort.

Xiao Li followed beside her, and the two of them walked out.

Jian Ning found that breathing was much easier in places with lots of plants, and before she knew it, she was wandering further and further off the beaten path.

Xiao Li took the initiative to speak, "My name is Xiao Li. What do you usually like to do?"

“We grow vegetables and raise chickens,” Jian Ning said.

Xiao Li chuckled softly and said gently, "That's a very interesting hobby. You're quite unique. How about next time, I take you to a farm near Beicheng to experience it? I happen to know a nice farm."

The other party was polite throughout.

Jian Ning responded politely, "Sure, when I have time."

Suddenly, a dark thing darted out of the bushes.

There are only a few dim lights along the way, so the visibility is not very good, and the atmosphere is gloomy, giving it a horror movie feel.

Startled by the sudden commotion, Xiao Li instinctively moved a few steps closer to Jian Ning.

Jian Ning comforted her, "It was just a cat, don't be afraid."

Xiao Li was even more frightened and tried to save face: "Well, I'm afraid it's because I... am allergic to cat hair."

Jian Ning sighed softly, regretting the loss of the joy of rubbing fluffy fur. She said sadly, "Poor little thing, since you're scared, let's go back?"

Just then, two figures walked towards them from the darkness.

A figure stopped five steps away from Jian Ning and Xiao Li.

Another figure stopped as well, asking curiously, "Brother He, what's wrong?"

Xiao Heqi asked, "Did you hear that?"

Xu Mingtang retorted, "What?"

Xiao Heqi: "The sound of a mother comforting her son."

Jian Ning: "..." What a sharp tongue.

Upon hearing the sound, Xiao Li looked at the figure not far ahead and called out, "Brother."

(End of this chapter)