Speak of the devil, and he shall appear; these people have their own set of principles when it comes to behavior.
Chi Yue was very uncomfortable inside, but since Qiao Dongyang didn't move, she sat quietly, her expression unchanging.
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Under the guidance of Zheng Xiyuan, the atmosphere in the private room gradually softened, with everyone chatting and laughing, and no one brought up the issue again.
Zheng Xiyuan was indeed considerate, trying his best to help Qiao Dongyang fit into this society and circle by actively looking for topics and chatting with everyone. However, Qiao Dongyang was not enthusiastic and barely engaged in conversation. The others had no intention of befriending someone who was now seen as a thorn in the side of the Qiao Family patriarch.
Consequently, two cliques formed in the room.
One centered around Zheng Xiyuan, with two or three relatively amiable people who occasionally exchanged a few words with Qiao Dongyang.
