Chapter 426: Chapter 426: Neither Face Nor Substance

Jiang Linyu looked at the scene of Nan Qiao chatting and laughing with Tan Zhe and was extremely angry.

“Mom, how does Nan Qiao know Tan Zhe? Look at them chatting and laughing, as if they’ve known each other for a long time. Tan Zhe doesn’t smile at anyone else, only at Nan Qiao, look how happy and radiant he is.”

“Calm down, you’re reading too much into a single smile. Xiaxia, you’re being really immature right now.”

With a single look from Jiang Linyu, Li Xia didn’t dare make a sound.

“Your master will be here soon too; surely she knows Tan Zhe? When Tan Zhe sees your master, he’ll definitely be respectful and polite.”

Jiang Linyu’s words brightened Li Xia’s mood.

“Mom, will Master really come? I asked her before, and she said she wouldn’t come, she didn’t want to interact with so many people.”

“I told her Nan Qiao would be here, and that Tan Zhe is respected by everyone. If she comes, she’ll be the one who’s truly respected. Your master couldn’t stay seated and said she’ll come soon.”

Hearing Jiang Linyu say this made Li Xia feel a bit upset inside.

Her master wouldn’t listen to her but did listen to Jiang Linyu.

Does she have no face?

Li Xia didn’t say anything, just softly acknowledged it.

No sooner said than done, Old Mrs. Yang arrived.

She wore a new style of purple clothing, her hair was up, and her shrewd eyes glanced around.

Old Mrs. Yang walked over to Jiang Linyu’s side: “Linyu, where is this Tan Zhe you’re talking about? I want to see what kind of person it takes for me to come and meet.”

Jiang Linyu said, “Master Yang, over there, the girl in the black dress is Nan Qiao, and the man in the black suit chatting with her is Tan Zhe.”

Old Mrs. Yang naturally knew what Nan Qiao looked like, that heartless girl who wouldn’t help her up when she fell, full of malice.

“She knows Tan Zhe, could she be a close friend or relative of his?” Old Mrs. Yang was curious.

Old Mrs. Yang knew Tan Zhe, and that Tan Zhe had a master famous in the medical field.

Old Mrs. Yang had met Tan Zhe’s master a few times. She believed Tan Zhe would definitely know her.

Old Mrs. Yang was very confident, and considering she was a senior, Tan Zhe would surely show her great respect.

Thus, Old Mrs. Yang walked over.

Old Mrs. Yang walked over to where Tan Zhe and Nan Qiao were, and said somewhat arrogantly, “Tan Zhe, how is your master doing these days, is he well?”

Being interrupted, Tan Zhe was a bit annoyed but did not show it on his face.

He looked over, distant and aloof.

“And you are?”

Old Mrs. Yang was taken aback and somewhat surprised: “You don’t recognize me?”

“Should I recognize you?”

Old Mrs. Yang: “…”

Old Mrs. Yang was infuriated, Tan Zhe pretended not to recognize her?

Before Old Mrs. Yang could accuse him, Nan Qiao quietly said, “You know each other?”

Tan Zhe quickly explained, “I don’t know her, I’ve never seen her. Some people know my identity and rush to make themselves known to me. Maybe she’s like that, even at her age, she’s still brazen.”

Old Mrs. Yang: “…”

Old Mrs. Yang was very angry, suppressing her anger, she questioned, “You don’t know me? The last time I met your master, you were there too, don’t you remember?”

“When was that? I have no impression of it.”

Old Mrs. Yang: “…”

Old Mrs. Yang had no choice but to mention a place, waiting for Tan Zhe to remember.

However, Tan Zhe didn’t remember.

“I’m sorry, I don’t recall such an event, perhaps you remembered it wrong?”

Old Mrs. Yang: “…”

Old Mrs. Yang forced a smile, with coldness in her eyes: “Do you really not remember, or are you pretending not to? I was talking to your master back then, and you were there, don’t you remember?”

“I truly remember this, in my impression, you aren’t there.” Tan Zhe calmly said.

Old Mrs. Yang introduced herself: “I am Yang Ying.”

“Yang Ying? I don’t know. I’ve only heard from others about a poison master nicknamed the Black Widow named Yang Ying, could that be you?”

Nan Qiao also showed a look of realization: “There is such a person, I’ve heard of her too. It’s said that the Black Widow is skilled in crafting and administering poisons, with no moral compass. Whoever crosses her only has one end, and that’s death.”

Tan Zhe: “So, you are the legendary Black Widow?”

Both Tan Zhe and Nan Qiao involuntarily took a few steps back, keeping their distance from Old Mrs. Yang.

Tan Zhe: “I did not invite you to my party, who brought you? I didn’t invite you?”

Nan Qiao: “Coming uninvited, surely harboring undisclosed intentions.”

The duet of Tan Zhe and Nan Qiao drew the attention of many people.

Li Yehan walked over quickly, standing next to Nan Qiao: “She wants to harm you?”

Li Yehan looked over coldly, with a sudden killing intent.

Old Mrs. Yang explained, “I just wanted to greet Tan Zhe, but he pretended not to know me.”

Tan Zhe: “Old Mrs. Yang, I really have never seen you. Even your name, I only know from your self-introduction!”

Nan Qiao: “I can vouch for that, I heard it with my own ears.”

Li Xia and Jiang Linyu also walked to Old Mrs. Yang’s side, not expecting things to turn out this way.

Didn’t Old Mrs. Yang know Tan Zhe?

Wasn’t she supposed to give Tan Zhe a bit of a scare?

What’s going on now?

“Master Yang, what’s going on?” Jiang Linyu asked quietly.

Unexpectedly, Old Mrs. Yang got angry and scolded, “If you want to know what’s going on, ask yourself! Why are you asking me!”

Jiang Linyu: “…”

Did Old Mrs. Yang take some gunpowder? Talking so irritably.

Li Xia asked, “Professor Tan, do you not know my master?”

Tan Zhe spoke a little louder: “I’ve never seen your master, how would I know her? I also don’t know what she means, coming up to ask if I’ve seen her. I’ve seen those who fake accidents, but I’ve never seen someone fake a meeting.”

Other people also looked over, some walked over wanting to hear this gossip.

They heard Tan Zhe continue, “Is she supposed to be like the people on currency, seen by everyone?”

Old Mrs. Yang was furious: “I really have seen you, with your master! Last August!”

“Who I met last August, I don’t even remember. I’ve seen people trying to network, but not trying to network like you.”

Old Mrs. Yang glared at Nan Qiao: “Did she tell you not to admit this?”

Seeing Old Mrs. Yang trying to pin this on her, was Nan supposed to be very angry.

“Why, is he my servant? Whatever I tell him to do, he must do? Everyone judge for yourselves, can I command Professor Tan?”

The crowd defended Nan Qiao.

[Has the old lady gone mad? She actually dares to offend Professor Tan.]

[Who brought her in? She has no sense of discernment.]

[Today’s event is hosted by Professor Tan, it’s remarkable she even got in, and still dares to cause trouble.]

Listening to the voices around, Old Mrs. Yang was wrathful.

Tan Zhe’s assistant also arrived, startled by the scene unfolding.

Tan Zhe asked, “Who did she come with! Who’s invitation is it? Find out for me!”

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