A Star Reborn: The Queen’s Return

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Xia Ling glanced at the lady. “You are?”

The lady kindly said, “I’m married to the Du Family. My husband is Du Yunwei and my son is Du Zheng. Du Yunfeng is my brother-in-law. Speaking of this, you’re Yunfeng’s godsister, so you should call me sister-in-law.”

Xia Ling finally realized that this was the wife of the chairman of the Du Family Corporation.

Everyone she saw in the Du Family was very astute and did not expect Missus Du to be so kindhearted.

Thus, she went with the flow and said, “Sister-in-law.” Even though she did not get along with that annoying man Du Yunfeng. However, Du Zheng once helped Shaohui and now Mrs. Du was giving her a helping hand. She was very willing to acknowledge their relationship.

Mrs. Du did not know that her unintentional kindness won her the friendship of a hidden family.

She reached out and naturally placed it on Xia Ling’s shoulder. “Let’s go and admire the flowers, sister.”

Xia Ling was also too lazy to care about Su Tang. Besides, once Shaohui’s identity was revealed, this woman would be humiliated. She did not want to waste any effort arguing with her and followed Mrs. Du. “I heard that the tulips here are beautiful but unfortunately, it’s not the season for them to bloom yet…” She said to Mrs. Du and was about to walk out.

Unexpectedly, someone stopped her. “Slow down.”

It was an old, overbearing voice.

Xia Ling frowned. She turned around and saw Old Master Li. Tonight, Old Master Li was wearing a tunic suit as usual which was embroidered with dragons. It looked very sophisticated and domineering. Holding an agarwood walking stick, the old man stared at Xia Ling. “Since Miss Ye is here, why don’t you accompany everyone in the banquet hall? How could you go to the deserted garden? Could it be that my hospitality is poor?”

“That’s not true.” Xia Ling smiled and said firmly. “I’ve said before that this banquet was organized by Li Lei and me. If you’re saying that, you mean that my hospitality is poor, so please pardon me.”

The crowd started buzzing. No one expected her to be so daring to be at odds with Old Master.

Logically speaking, to ordinary people, since she loved Li Lei, she should respect Li Lei’s elders. Even though Old Master Li hated her, she should be more diligent in currying favor with him. How could she make these rude remarks?”

How was this acceptable for someone of the younger generation?

A few of the reporters at the banquet quickly recorded what had happened.

Xia Ling did not care at all. When she first debuted, she already dared to slap other people. Now that she was rich and famous and had a family backing her, she did not care what the reporters wrote. Her conscience was clear and she had no obligation to be polite towards that filth of an old man who plotted against her several times.

Old Master Li was furious. This girl was really insensible!

She was not allowed to marry into the Li Family!

His expression turned cold. “Miss Ye, how about you sing a song for us.”

“What?” Xia Ling was slightly startled.

Old Master Li slowly said, “I let Xiao Lei organize this banquet for one purpose only, which is to look for a mother for Xiao Rui. Xiao Rui is almost five and doesn’t have a complete family. His parents aren’t married yet; that isn’t acceptable. Don’t you think so, Miss Ye?”

Xia Ling gawked at Old Master. What was he stirring up now?

Feng Kun’s expression darkened. No matter how much this old master disliked Xiao Ling, how could he be so harsh? Once he spoke, he changed the entire purpose of the banquet. Could Li Lei really fight against his grandpa? If he did, he would fall out with him. Then, how would the media describe Xiao Ling?

If he did not fight…

Their relationship might be ruined.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that things were tricky. Unknowingly, he took a few steps forward and was ready to intervene.

Old Master Li continued to say, “Xiao Lei should get married soon, and his bride will be his child’s mother, Su Tang. Miss Ye, this is really a celebratory event, don’t you think? You are Xiao Lei’s friend and a singer. Well then, you should go on stage and dedicate a song to Xiao Lei and Su Tang to send your blessings to them.”

This time, even Wei Shaoyin felt that something was wrong.

“He wants Xiao Ling to sing? Is this old man crazy?!” Wei Shaoyin’s voice was like a cold blade. Although he was not as sharp as Feng Kun, after being in the music industry for years, he knew very well that if Xiao Ling went on stage to sing, she would be lowering her status from a VIP to a singer. She would not be any different from the violinist in the band. Not to mention, she would be singing for her love rival…

This was pure humiliation.

Old Master Li was deliberately humiliating her!

He looked at Old Master Li unkindly.

With his eyes fixed on Xia Ling, Old Master Li was obviously trying to humiliate her. He was telling her with his expression: Ye Xingling, you’re a singer and an act. You’re not worthy of marrying into the Li Family!

Xia Ling understood his expression.

She lightly said, “My appearance fee is very expensive.”

“Xiao Ling!” Wei Shaoyin couldn’t help but call her. He was really afraid that she would stupidly go on stage to sing. If she really lowered herself here, she would be embarrassing herself! The next day, the newspapers would all be mocking her!

However, Xia Ling did not notice his anxious call.

She quietly looked at Old Master Li.

Old Master Li was so angry that he laughed. “Very expensive? Miss Ye, perhaps to you, a one-off performance fee is very expensive. But to the Li Family, it’s nothing.”

Su Tang also said, “We won’t treat you unfairly. We’ll pay three times the amount of your highest price.” She was really afraid that Xia Ling would ask for an extremely high fee and quickly prevented that from happening. In fact, now she seemed very generous and had the aura of a hostess.

Xia Ling stared at her for a long time.

Suddenly, Su Tang felt that this girl’s gaze seemed to be magical like it was able to penetrate one’s heart. Under her gaze, she almost wanted to hide.

However, she resisted and continued to look at Xia Ling in a dignified manner.

Xia Ling thought about what sort of ridiculous price she should command to make things difficult for Old Master and Su Tang and vent her resentment. Hm, it’s best to let Big Boss Li be hurt too so that he’ll regret letting these people come over to spoil the event…

Before she made up her mind, suddenly, she heard a voice. “I’ll sing for Xiao Ling!”

She spun around and saw Luo Luo.

The short-haired young girl was as lively as an elf. Wearing a pink and green tutu, she looked beautiful and youthful. Looking at the crowd, she said seriously, “Today is Xiao Ling’s big day. She shouldn’t be singing personally.”

Feng Kun taught her to say this sentence.

Just now, when Feng Kun saw that the situation was not good, he quietly went to look for someone. He saw the guest list and knew that many of Xia Ling’s friends were invited, including Luo Luo and other singers.

“I will also sing for Xiao Ling.”

“How can you forget me on such a memorable day?”

“Me too. I’m also willing to sing.”

“Don’t forget me…”

Various famous stars in the entertainment industry appeared out of nowhere.