Graceful in her demeanor and articulate in her speech, Rong Qi gave no room for criticism. Mrs. Gu's impression of her improved drastically within seconds.
Mrs. Gu had been wondering why Ye Nanshen would bring a fool to such an important occasion. As it turns out, Rong Qi wasn't the capricious, bullying, and forceful barbarian that Gu Ziye had described.
Mrs. Gu was aware of how gentle Rong Qi was, how well-read and sensible. However, despite the disappearance of her prejudice, the rift between them remained. The well-read Rong Qi before her eyes was her daughter's rival, and Mrs. Gu was perfectly clear about that.
Reining in her facial expressions, Mrs. Gu became politely distant. She said, "Miss Rong, you're too kind. Please make yourself at home tonight, and do forgive us if there's any oversight in our hospitality."
Rong Qi gave a soft smile and a nod, neither too humble nor too arrogant.
