After being reborn, I'm no longer going to play the role of a spoiled rich kid.

Chapter 124 The Feeling of Being Ignored
It was clear that Ling Yumang had already learned about the undercurrents on his brother's side. He had rushed over immediately when he saw Wei Ning catch up with Meng Weiyuan.

However, when he arrived, he only saw Wei Ning standing alone on the path, looking dejected.

Ling Yumang had prepared a lot of words to teach Wei Ning a lesson, but when he saw Wei Ning standing alone on the path with his back to him, he couldn't bear to say them.

Even if Meng Weiyuan hadn't gotten married, even if he knew she liked him, the two of them still couldn't be together.

Putting aside whether Meng Weiyuan likes her or not, just considering their social standing, it would be difficult for a family like the Meng family to accept Wei Ning.

It's not the family's arrogance, but rather that adult society is inherently arrogant.

In adolescence, one can use the most straightforward force and violence as a survival rule to embellish one's image, but in adult society, it is the most vulgar and straightforward money and power.

Giving up money and power for freedom and love is something found in novels and poems.

Therefore, Ling Yumang ultimately failed to step forward and reprimand Wei Ning; he simply stood behind her and patted her on the shoulder.

"Let's go back," Ling Yumang said.

Wei Ning turned around, his dejection and frustration impossible to hide.

"Brother, does he not like me at all?" Wei Ning couldn't help but ask.

Ling Yumang found this question difficult to answer, and in the end, he could only give a dry reply: "He is already married."

In order to entertain You Sijia, Wang Xingzhi specially asked the chef to prepare a lot of local specialties from the south of the city in advance.

He had assumed that lunch today would be a pleasant one for both host and guests. However, while there was indeed a lot of laughter and conversation at the table, he felt, perhaps because he was being too sensitive, that the laughter and conversation sounded somewhat insincere.

Yu Sijia was also chatting and laughing with the people around her, but whenever Meng Weiyuan took the initiative to respond to her, Yu Sijia seemed to suddenly disconnect and did not respond at all.

Everyone chose their own seats at the restaurant. As soon as You Sijia sat down, Jiang Lingyu and Ling Shuangyue took the seats on either side of her.

Meng Weiyuan, who failed to get a seat next to his wife: "..."

This strange atmosphere was felt by almost everyone at the table, especially when Meng Weiyuan realized that You Sijia ignored him every time; he was enveloped in a cold and austere atmosphere.

Yuska, on the other hand, seemed to enjoy her meal.

Even if you're in a bad mood, you shouldn't skimp on food.

Besides, the cooks at Wang Xingzhi's manor are quite skilled.

"Sister Sijia..."

Wei Ning was secretly pleased when he saw You Sijia ignoring Meng Weiyuan.

But soon, when Wei Ning saw Meng Weiyuan, who used to be indifferent to her, being ignored by You Sijia time and time again, the little bit of joy in her heart turned into a little bit of anger, which eventually gathered and burned into a huge fire.

So, when Yu Sijia ignored Meng Weiyuan's words once again, Wei Ning finally spoke up.

“Brother Weiyuan was talking to you just now…” Wei Ning said softly. She seemed a little scared when she looked at You Sijia, but when she said this, she seemed to have mustered up her courage and insisted on looking into You Sijia’s eyes to finish speaking.

As soon as Wei Ning finished speaking, it seemed as if everyone at the dinner table had stopped moving.

Wang Xingzhi: "..."

Who is he? Where is he? Why is he showing up in a place like this? Why can't he just invite You Sijia and Meng Weiyuan to apologize to her?
Why does he always seem to be creating trouble for himself?!

Wang Xingzhi deeply regretted his actions.

At that moment, Ling Shuangyue and Jiang Lingyu almost simultaneously looked at Wei Ning, both with displeasure in their eyes. Meng Weiyuan also frowned; he didn't look at Wei Ning, but rather at Ling Yumang.

His gaze was direct, as if questioning Ling Yumang: if you brought people out, why didn't you keep a close watch on them?

Ling Yumang: "..."

The atmosphere seemed to freeze at that moment, and time seemed to stand still.

"Is this lamb for hot pot? It looks so tender."

The silence was broken by Yustya's curious voice.

She looked at Ling Shuangyue and asked, as if she hadn't heard Wei Ning's words at all.

After realizing what was happening, Ling Shuangyue couldn't help but burst out laughing.

“Yes!” She nodded and began to introduce the lambs, saying they were transported directly from the nearby grasslands and had no gamey smell at all, with a milky, fragrant flavor. “...Not to mention, in Beijing, it’s much easier to find this kind of lamb than in the south. And since it’s winter now, if you like, I’ll take you to some old restaurants in Beijing that have been open for decades—the kind that most people can’t find—and we’ll take you to eat hot pot with lamb to your heart’s content!”

Ling Shuangyue readily agreed, and after saying that, she leaned out and looked past You Sijia at Jiang Lingyu, who was on the other side of You Sijia, "Little Yu, you should stay in Beijing for a few more days. I'll take you to eat at all the best and most authentic restaurants in Beijing!"

Jiang Lingyu nodded with a smile.

What could be more upsetting than being blatantly ignored?
This is the situation Wei Ning is facing now.

Especially Ling Shuangyue, who had never gotten along with her and whom she didn't think much of, actually colluded with a group of outsiders to embarrass her.

Wei Ning felt her face burning.

She couldn't help but look at Ling Yumang with disappointment and sadness in her eyes.

Ling Yumang sighed. In that instant, he received the gazes of both of his younger sisters.

Ling Shuangyue has always been assertive, and when she looked at him, her eyes were full of warning.

It was as if he was saying that if he stood up for Wei Ning now, he would be in for a world of hurt later.

Ling Yumang: "..."

He gave Wei Ning a somewhat apologetic look.

After realizing that Ling Yumang wouldn't speak up for him, Wei Ning couldn't help but look at the others.

Wang Xingzhi had already regretted his actions back at the hot spring pool, so how could he possibly stand up for Wei Ning now?
He didn't even know if it was because he hadn't seen Wei Ning for so long that he didn't understand this girl, whom he had watched grow up, at all.

Out of consideration for their past relationship, Wang Xingzhi did not directly reject Wei Ning. Instead, he used a dignified approach, pretending not to see Wei Ning's gaze and avoiding eye contact with her.

As for Meng Weiyuan, it seemed as if he didn't notice her current predicament at all, not even glancing at her shoulder.

“Sister Sijia, I was just talking to you.” Wei Ning finally couldn’t hold back, took a deep breath, and looked at You Sijia to speak.

She didn't know what Yustia had to be proud of.

He's just a lucky person who was born into the right family.

This feeling of being ignored made her embarrassed and angry, and she was on the verge of losing her temper.

(End of this chapter)