"Bastard? Are you talking about yourself? My sister is the real princess of Ouyang Family. She is a pure Ouyang but never shows off. Oh, talking about showing off, one of us is clearly inferior. She goes around showing off, proclaiming she's highborn when she's not. Oh my God, I'm so sick of it."
Brian had a sharp wit. Not only was he making fun of Mary, but he skewered all the upper class people with their noses in the air, who were mean simply because they're rotten people. He had a discerning eye, and regarded them as inferiors.
You lie! How could she be the princess of Ouyang Family. If she really is, why have I never seen her at those grand cocktail parties? She doesn't even attend any social activities. Are you trying to confuse us?"
In Jessica Lin's opinion, Daisy Ouyang had been, was, and always would be a woman
of humble birth. It was a fact that could never be changed, even if she was a colonel, an invaluable military officer. So she always had a condescending manner. The only advantage she had was the higher-class blood that flowed in her veins. But what was Brian saying now? That Daisy Ouyang was the princess of Ouyang Family! If that were true, then Jessica's advantage was gone. After all, Ouyang Foreign Trade was as large as Lin Group.
"Hum! Do you think I'm the kind who always claims to be related to others? Of course my sister is the princess. Oh, it depends on whether she's willing to claim she is a member of Ouyang Family or not. Do you know Cheng Financial Group? It was a consortium that belonged to Daisy's grandfather on her mother's side. It's the predecessor of Ouyang Foreign Trade."
At first, Brian didn't know the history of Ouyang Foreign Trade. After the cocktail party of FX International Group, he made some further inquiries and found out that it had been a consortium of Daisy's grandfather of her mother's side. It had been quite prosperous for its time before it became Ouyang Foreign Trade. But it somehow spiraled downward after his father took over and changed the name.
Brian, don't talk nonsense. What is this Cheng Financial Group? I've never heard of it." Mary grew flustered first. If Brian was telling the truth that Ouyang Foreign Trade was the heritage of Daisy's grandfather of her mother's side, she would lose everything. Because in that case, no matter how much Leo Ouyang loved her and how luxurious a life she lived, everything she had would all be owed to Daisy, and she'd have to depend on Daisy for support. All the things such as fame, money and status Leo Ouyang owned were gained from Daisy's side. She would always live in Daisy's shadow. It was unacceptable to her.
Daisy didn't comment on what Brian said. She just frowned for an instant. She chose to keep silent because she couldn't tell how much she could trust him due to his mocking smile. So she concluded that he was just exaggerating the facts in order to vindicate her honor.
Jessica and Coco stared at each other in consternation. They had heard their family mention Cheng Financial Group. But they didn't know whether it was the predecessor of Ouyang Foreign Trade or not. After all, the Chengs were a rich family, the head was a business tycoon at that time. Cheng's power at that time equaled (or was even greater than) FX International Group today. So they never imagined relating it to Ouyang Foreign Trade, a large or just medium sized company.
It doesn't matter if you've never heard of it. Well, now you know. So don't forget one thing; you're enjoying a charmed life because of Daisy instead of Leo Ouyang. And you'd better stop showing off and being arrogant. Next to her, you're nothing but a little person, which you used to deride in the past."
Brian never considered Ouyang Foreign Trade as some powerful company. He didn't value it and wasn't interested in it at all. He had his own goals and ambitions, and he was forging his own path in business. It wouldn't be long before he developed a more powerful enterprise.
Why should I do that? Brian. Why are you protecting her? So you have nothing but good things to say about Daisy, but you mock me! I AM your sister, not her! Oh, you'd better keep this in mind too; if I'm little person, you are too! After all, we have the same mother." Mary got more and more agitated. How could it be? For all these years, she had been moving in high society and trying to get acknowledged. She thought she had behaved well because she always treated her behaviors seriously no matter what. She had considered herself to be the true princess. Now what Brian said broke her tender heart. But why couldn't she shed her humble birth at last?
"Oh, thanks for the reminder. But I don't need it because I've never considered myself noble. As you know, I never show off and always keep a low profile. The so-called upper-class life in your words is way beyond my reach." Brian picked up Daisy' coffee and took a sip. He gave Daisy a thumbs up, conveying that the coffee tasted good and she must have a deep understanding about coffee.
Well, well, well! What an intimate picture..." Coco lifted her eyebrows and laughed disdainfully at Daisy. She didn't care about everyone else's opinions of Daisy. All she wanted was to find every opportunity to tease and embarrass Daisy and her alone.
For sure. I saw it too. Although Jessica's face was still slightly red and swollen, it was not as serious as Daisy's face had been yesterday. Probably because Brian hadn't slapped her with much strength. You'd hardly notice it. Jessica grew quite jealous at the sight of Brian sipping the coffee and getting along well with Daisy. It was totally an eyesore for her. She felt that Brian and Daisy were so close, so in sync, that no could keep them apart. She couldn't figure out how she felt about it either. Envy or admiration? She didn't know.
Daisy didn't say anything. Her slight and indifferent smile resting on her mouth made it difficult for others to read her mind. It seemed that they were not talking about her but others. She seemed to be lost in her world.