Chapter 128: Taking Xu Yihuan to the Birthday Party

Xu Yihuan's allergy wasn't very serious, and she recovered almost completely within a week.

During this week, Tan Zhixu also had many meals with her.

I don't know when it started, but they naturally became a well-known dining buddy.

By Saturday, Xu Yihuan's allergy had completely subsided.

At the same time, he also received a message from Pei Yanzhi.

I'll pick you up from school at 5:30 tonight.

Xu Yihuan replied with an "okay".

Remembering her regular dining buddy at school, Xu Yihuan still politely sent a WeChat message to Tan Zhixu, mentioning it briefly.

Tell him to go out to eat with someone else today.

Tan Zhixu didn't say much, only replying with "yes".

It's 5:30 p.m.

Xu Yihuan stood at the school gate on time to wait for Pei Yanzhi.

A Maybach pulled up in front of her.

Xu Yihuan smoothly opened the car door and got in, completely unaware that a familiar gaze was fixed on her from behind the main gate.

Lu Shui and Tan Zhixu were standing across the street, watching Xu Yihuan get into the car and leave.

Lu Shui glanced at Tan Zhixu in surprise. Could it be that Xu Yihuan had found a new dining buddy and therefore no longer wanted Tan Zhixu?

Lu Shui narrowed his eyes, a hint of schadenfreude in his expression.

He clenched his fist into a microphone gesture, leaned close to Tan Zhixu, and said in a cheeky tone, "Let me interview you. What are your thoughts on your dining partner leaving and possibly having to find a new one?"

Upon hearing this, Tan Zhixu's face darkened, and in an extremely bad mood, he kicked Lu Shui, saying, "Get out of here."

Immediately afterwards, Tan Zhixu's gaze fell on the Maybach, from which only exhaust fumes could be seen.

Xu Yihuan is all dressed up, is she going to a party?

I don't think I've ever thought about this before.

Xu Yihuan seems to be surrounded by members of the Pei family, so what exactly is the relationship between Xu Yihuan and the Pei family?

Inside the car, Pei Yanzhi glanced at Xu Yihuan.

Seeing Xu Yihuan clutching her skirt, looking nervous.

He chuckled softly, offering words of comfort.

"Don't be too nervous. It's not a family dinner, so there will be many people you don't know."

"I don't know them either."

I have to admit, that statement is actually quite useful.

That's good, it's not a family dinner...

Xu Yihuan breathed a sigh of relief, but couldn't help feeling disappointed.

Pei Yi'an's birthday banquet was ultimately decided to be held at the old house.

The Pei family's residence is located halfway up the mountain. It is a very simple and ancient mansion. At this moment, all kinds of luxury cars are parked in front of the gate, most of which are there because of the Pei family's reputation.

Of course, a large part of them came because of Pei Yi'an's reputation.

I haven't seen such a grand scene since the last time I attended Meng Jian's apprentice-acceptance banquet.

Pei Yanzhi thoughtfully opened the car door for Xu Yihuan.

He reached out his hand for Xu Yihuan to take his arm.

Xu Yihuan wore a light pink collared long dress with a pearl necklace, and her hair was styled in a low ponytail, creating a very gentle and attractive look.

With her delicate features, Xu Yihuan attracted attention almost as soon as Pei Yanzhi entered the room.

All eyes turned to the two people. Some people smiled and stepped forward to ask, "President Pei, who is this?"

Pei Yi'an's birthday party did not require an official female companion, and this person was definitely not Pei Yanzhi's secretary.

That can only be Pei Yanzhi's new mistress, but Pei Yanzhi isn't the type to act like that. So who exactly is she?

Pei Yanzhi smiled faintly and said, "Sister."

Xu Yihuan nodded politely to the person next to her.

Upon hearing this, the person immediately revealed a knowing smile. They all understood; the answer was simply that it was the younger sister.

Pei Yanzhi didn't explain much, but simply moved his position, hiding Xu Yihuan completely behind him.

At the same time, two intense gazes were drawn into the crowd.

Pei Yuli and Bai Yutang stood facing each other in front of the second-floor railing.

Pei Yuli's gaze fell in Pei Yanzhi's direction, and he frowned slightly. Seeing Xu Yihuan and Pei Yanzhi standing together, he felt a little uncomfortable.

The wine glass in his hand was gripped tightly.

Bai Yutang stood beside Pei Yuli, his gaze following Pei Yuli's eyes.

He chuckled, tilted his head back and took a sip of wine, clicked his tongue and shook his head, saying, "I knew it. How could he have gotten rid of me back then? He really did climb up the social ladder by clinging to Pei Yanzhi."

Then he turned around with a smile and teased Pei Yuli.

"It seems your sister is about to become someone else's sister."

Pei Yuli's expression darkened almost imperceptibly: "Oh, really?"

"Of course, look at how protective Pei Yanzhi is of your sister, like he's protecting his own eyes. That's true love."

Bai Yutang didn't notice Pei Yuli's expression at all, and thought that he really hated Xu Yihuan back then, so he spoke without any restraint.

Bai Yutang looked down and teased, "Hey, you know what, you really took a big risk by bringing Xu Yihuan in here, didn't you, her brother?"

"I reckon this guy will have to be asked to leave by your old man soon."

As Pei Yanzhi's good brother, Bai Yutang naturally knew that Old Master Pei strongly opposed Xu Yihuan's approach to Pei Yi'an.

No sooner had he finished speaking than a person appeared beside Pei Yanzhi.

She didn't know what she said to Pei Yanzhi, but Pei Yanzhi nodded and turned to leave, leaving Xu Yihuan standing there alone.

Pei Yuli pursed his lips and looked down from his perspective.

There were a group of people watching Xu Yihuan, intentionally or unintentionally.

Xu Yihuan inherited almost all the best features of Xu Rongyu and Pei Yi'an, and now she looks incredibly charming.

However, because she was Pei Yan's female companion, she didn't dare to go forward.

Pei Yanzhi is gone now.

Many people then started to have such thoughts.

Xu Yihuan found a place to sit down.

After Pei Yanzhi left, she looked around but didn't see Pei Yi'an, and a hint of disappointment appeared in her eyes.

That makes sense.

Pei Yi'an, being the birthday celebrant today, probably won't make an appearance this early.

Just as Xu Yihuan was about to find a place to sit down, her wrist was suddenly grabbed.

"Why did you come with Pei Yanzhi?"

Pei Yuli's voice was deep and his tone was unfriendly.

Xu Yihuan gave him a strange look.

"So what? I came with my brother, is there a problem?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Yuli released Xu Yihuan's hand.

"Do you know what everyone thinks of you?"

Everyone thought you were Pei Yanzhi's mistress.

Pei Yuli's tone was barbed and his words were sarcastic.

Although no one actually said that, Pei Yuli knew that almost everyone outside was thinking the same thing.

What else can we do?

Could it be that anyone watches Xu Yihuan because they genuinely admire her? He's a man too, how could he not know?

Xu Yihuan was stunned for a moment, and was about to say something in rebuttal.

A gentle voice then came over.

"Is this Xu? Hello, I'm Li Si, the manager of the Machinery Group. I've noticed you over there for a while now. I was wondering if there's a chance for us to get to know each other."

Pei Yuli looked over and saw that it was indeed one of the people who had been watching Xu Yihuan from nearby earlier.

On the other side.

Inside the study.

Old Master Pei stood behind his desk and angrily smashed a teacup.

"Kneel down right now!!"

Pei Yanzhi didn't say anything, but he knelt down without thinking.

"Who gave you permission to bring Xu Yihuan today? Have you forgotten my rules?!"