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Hearing Liu Lianyue mention the word "friend," Yang Xiaoyou felt a bit strange.
"Friend, huh?" Yang Xiaoyou thought, feeling somewhat emotional. Liu Lianyue had indeed taken good care of her, deserving of that title.
However, throughout their interactions, Yang Xiaoyou's attitude towards her had not been great. From the very first meeting, she had entertained thoughts of silencing her, and during their encounter at the airport, she had put Liu Lianyue in a risky position. There were also various misunderstandings that had arisen between them.
Yet, it was after the incident at the airport that Yang Xiaoyou's impression of Liu Lianyue began to change slightly. Their relationship, although strange, was undeniably developing towards that of true friends.
Now faced with such a situation, seeing Liu Lianyue stand firmly by her side without hesitation and speak up for her moved Yang Xiaoyou deeply.
At this point, she truly considered Liu Lianyue as part of her circle of genuine friends. Compared to Huang Wei and his unreliable crew, there was no doubt that Liu Lianyue was much more dependable due to her character.
Unlike Huang Wei and his group, who had various ties to her before she regained her memories, Liu Lianyue was someone she had come to know and accept only after regaining those memories—a rarity indeed.
While Yang Xiaoyou was lost in thought, Qin Yu beside her appeared somewhat dazed, still recovering from the shock of Liu Yan apologizing to him.
This pure and extraordinary woman was someone he had never encountered before. However, judging by Liu Yan's expression, he could easily deduce the identity of this remarkable individual.
She was the chairwoman of the Blue Moon Group and the only daughter of Honorary Duke Liu Yue Ru—the sole legitimate heir to both wealth and title!
He had heard rumors that she was frail and rarely appeared in public. Previously, he thought people exaggerated her beauty to flatter her, but now seeing her in person made him realize those claims were not unfounded.
What truly left him stunned was discovering that this legendary figure actually knew his cousin and even helped him suppress the usually arrogant Liu Yan with just a few words. In an instant, Liu Yan obediently apologized to him.
The authority that came from her power struck Qin Yu's senses hard.
The Eldest Sister of the Liu Family and his cousin were completely from two different worlds; no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't connect the two of them in his mind.
It was clear that his family's situation was much better than his aunt's, yet until this moment, he had only heard of this eldest sister and had never even seen her face.
After thinking it over, he realized that the only place where their paths might intersect was probably at the school he almost got into, Yuying Middle School.
The thought made Qin Yu feel a bit envious. If he had been admitted to that school back then and hadn’t been held back due to some unforeseen circumstances, he might have been the one who had a good relationship with that eldest sister now.
However, he was self-aware enough to know that if he entertained such thoughts, he might end up regretting it without even knowing how. He didn't have the luxury to take such risks.
On the other hand, his cousin seemed to have quite a good rapport with the gem of the Blue Moon Group. Regardless of the nature of their relationship, setting aside Qin Yu's own feelings as a man, this was undoubtedly great news.
Given the scale of the Blue Moon Group, they wouldn't need to deliberately take care of his grandfather's and father's businesses; just having a preference under equal conditions would be a tremendous help.
Thinking about this, his gaze towards Yang Xiaoyou changed significantly.
That cousin, who had always been unappealing in his eyes, suddenly became more attractive. He actually looked quite handsome.
Regardless of Qin Yu's changing mindset, once Yang Xiaoyou regained her composure, she gestured a thank you towards Liu Lianyue. Although she wasn't afraid herself, she didn't like trouble. It was best if things could be settled quietly.
Meanwhile, Liu Lianyue subtly mouthed something to Yang Xiaoyou. On the surface, she nodded at him and a few others nearby before heading inside. Although they were both young, for her, entering that space was her stage; since she was there, she needed to take a look around first.
"Hey? Brother, you really don’t look like what people say. The Eldest Sister of the Liu Family is usually quite aloof with men. Although she seems gentle, she always keeps people at arm's length and is rather hard to approach," remarked Hu Youth, who had followed Yang Xiaoyou but chose to observe midway.
He believed the words of Liu Yan, that bully who feared the strong. The likelihood of the person before him having any special identity was quite low, but regardless of their original status, the fact that they could catch Liu Lianyue's attention was enough to warrant his respect.
"Is that so? I'm classmates with her, so our circumstances might be a bit different," Yang Xiaoyou replied nonchalantly.
He was well aware of the nature of these noble scions. On the surface, they could flatter each other, but when it came to deep connections, relying on them for help in critical moments was as futile as looking at the outcome on Qin Yu's side.
Not everyone was like Liu Lianyue, who hid a heart overflowing with righteousness beneath her gentle exterior.
To engage with someone like Hu Shao before him, there had to be an exchange of interests; everything revolved around one's own strength.
If he had just been dealt a blow, it was clear that Hu Shao would merely watch indifferently from the sidelines, never having any intention of stepping in to help after a few casual words.
The reason he still wore such an expression now was solely due to Liu Lianyue's favorable impression of him.
"Eh? Yuying Middle School? Brother Yang, if it were any other girl of that status, you wouldn't stand a chance. I'd advise you to stay away. However, with Sister Liu, if you put in some effort, you might not be without hope," the Hu Shao beside him said in a strangely tone.
Hearing the hint of goodwill in Hu Shao's voice, Yang Xiaoyou smiled and shook his head without saying more.
Seeing Yang Xiaoyou's indifferent expression, Hudexin smiled mysteriously and then whispered in a tone only they could hear, "Uncle Liu has only one daughter, Liu Lianyue. You've seen how useless their relatives are; they're completely hopeless. Now he wants to directly make Sister Liu his successor while recruiting a son-in-law. The son-in-law and their future descendants will need to take the Liu surname. Such an opportunity is rare."
After saying this, he prepared to observe Yang Xiaoyou's reaction.
In his view, Yang Xiaoyou had cultivated an air of etiquette and grace that made him feel inferior, yet being a boy without much background likely meant he had already set his sights on getting close to the Liu family; otherwise, it wouldn't explain his earlier behavior at this banquet.
A person with no background daring to pour wine directly onto Liu Yan's head must have been emboldened by his connection with Liu Lianyue. Clearly, he had invested a significant amount of time and effort into cultivating his own demeanor to match Liu Lianyue's, indicating a deep commitment.
The Liu Family Eldest Sister, who usually shows no mercy towards outsiders, had a different attitude towards Yang Xiaoyou. The effect of his 'etiquette practice' was evident, especially given Yang Xiaoyou's current appearance.
In Hudexin's eyes, he appeared to be someone trying to leap into a professional life by relying on others.
If his target were another woman of similar status, it would be nothing more than a fool's dream; the disparity in status between both sides made any outcome impossible.
However, if his target was Liu Lianyue, then his moderately positioned status aligned perfectly with the goals of the Liu Family leader.
Hudexin himself found the woman with a devilish figure and an angelic face quite intriguing, but he could never consider becoming a live-in son-in-law. Even if he were willing to do so, the Liu Family leader would surely suspect his motives.
Being an overly capable and shrewd subordinate as a son-in-law wouldn't work; Hudexin had no intention of sacrificing so much for a woman.
For now, he was merely preparing to make an early investment, providing some support before this dark horse shone. Who knows when that support might come in handy?
Building a network of relationships is not something that can be done on the fly when needed; it requires constant expansion of connections in daily life. This is an invaluable resource that remains ongoing.
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