I'm In Love With the Guy I Grew Up With-Chapter 282: Sneak Attacks Are Hard to Guard Against 1

Chapter 282: Chapter 282: Sneak Attacks Are Hard to Guard Against 1
Ning Xixi let out a slight smile, perfectly befitting the demeanor of a well-bred lady.
"Just do as you please; this immortal won’t bother with you!"
A few people found themselves unamused, clenching their teeth in frustration.
They had wanted to teach this stepdaughter of Lu Qinghe a lesson, but she was impervious to their tactics!
Just then, Ning Jingshen arrived at their table with his groomsmen to toast. He was radiant and lively, engaging warmly with everyone.
Ning Xixi watched his spirited demeanor, thinking that although she couldn’t accept it, she shouldn’t obstruct Ning Jingshen’s happiness as his daughter.
The Lu family began to stir trouble again, making issues out of nothing. A man, who claimed to be Lu Qinghe’s cousin, complained discontentedly, "Brother-in-law, your daughter really puts on airs. Your wedding is a major happy event, yet she won’t even offer a toast!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Jingshen’s brows furrowed slightly, his gaze darkening, but considering the Lu family’s face, he still urged Ning Xixi, "Xixi, don’t be unreasonable."
Immediately, Lu Qinghe’s cousin filled a glass with vodka and handed it to Ning Xixi, his eyes flashing a smug look.
Her own father siding with others instead of her was unbearable!
Ning Xixi’s eyelashes drooped, her starry eyes dimmed with sorrow.
She could handle others with ease, but facing her father brought nothing but heartache.
Gong Xiu couldn’t stand by any longer. He pulled her into his arms, his peach blossom eyes shimmering profoundly, "As Xixi’s brother, it’s proper for me to drink on her behalf, Uncle, let me toast to you."
He lifted the glass of vodka, and without changing his expression, downed it in one go.
The table erupted in cheers, and Lu Qinghe’s cousin’s face turned pale. He had intended to make Ning Xixi drink; why was this nephew interfering?
Seeing this scene, Ning Jingshen found the siblings’ bond admirable. He patted Gong Xiu’s shoulder, spoke a few words, and when his gaze landed on Ning Xixi, it cooled slightly as he whispered, "Don’t be too willful!"
Willful...
She’s allergic to alcohol, abstaining to save her own life, and that’s considered willful?
Ning Xixi sat stiffly on her chair. The others relentlessly continued their toasts, and Gong Xiu had no choice but to keep intercepting them on her behalf.
After several rounds of strong vodka, Gong Xiu could barely hold on. Hearing of the situation, Lu Qinghe swiftly sent someone to take her precious son to rest.
"Xixi, come with me," Gong Xiu reached out to Ning Xixi.
Ning Xixi wanted to leave, but Lu Qinghe’s cousin gripped her arms tightly. Gong Xiu, affected by the alcohol, staggered and couldn’t pull Ning Xixi away in time before he was escorted out.
"Let go of me!" Ning Xixi’s voice was fierce but contained.
Lu Qinghe’s cousin responded matter-of-factly, "Nobody said you couldn’t leave, but you must drink this toast today! If you don’t show us face, don’t blame us for not showing you mercy!"
Ning Xixi clenched her lips. Were all the Lu family members so presumptuous? Just because she couldn’t comply with their wishes, she was entirely at fault?
She grabbed the glass, and Lu Qinghe’s cousin thought she had given in, his smile smug and triumphant.
Splash—
The vodka drenched his face!
"If you dare to shout, I will accuse you of taking advantage of me!" Ning Xixi threatened in a low voice, her presence commanding. Lu Qinghe’s cousin instantly fell silent, not daring to make a sound.
After all, he cared about his reputation too.