Xu Ruyun was worried about how to deal with her mistress.

The old lady sent someone to inform Xu Ruyun, asking her to prepare for the family banquet three days later.

Xu Ruyun: "Family dinner? What family dinner?"

Maid: "The old lady said that firstly, it's to bring good luck to the two young masters, and secondly, it's to welcome three of her relatives back to the mansion, so we're celebrating."

Xu Ruyun: "Hmph, celebrating?"

The maidservant withdrew.

Xu Ruyun looked utterly dejected.

Chiu Chiu tugged at her mother's clothes and said, "Mommy, hug me!"

Chirp opened her arms for her mother to hug her.

Xu Ruyun picked up Qiuqiu and sat her on her lap.

"Mother, don't be sad. Maybe this family banquet will embarrass them. We can use this opportunity to leave."

After being comforted by Qiuqiu, Xu Ruyun felt much more at ease.

Since she decided to leave the Qi family mansion, she has made some plans.

When she left the Qi residence, she naturally had to take all the children with her, not one of them could be missing.

However, so many people cannot stay at their parents' home for a long time, so Xu Ruyun has been sending people to look for a good house.

Just then, a personal maid ran over and said that a good house had been found.

Xu Ruyun made an excuse to go out shopping and came to the residence that the maid had mentioned.

The large courtyard was filled with flowers and plants.

There is also a swing in the yard.

Sunlight streamed down, illuminating every corner of the courtyard.

Xu Ruyun closed her eyes and imagined what life would be like living here in the future.

So comfortable, so relaxing!

Chirp ran to the swing and had the maid push her around, laughing loudly.

Xu Ruyun walked up to Qiuqiu, stroked her head, and said, "Does Qiuqiu like it here?"

Chirp chirp nodded repeatedly: "Mmm, mmm. Congee—"

Everyone laughed when they heard Chiu Chiu's unclear pronunciation.

Xu Ruyun: "As long as Qiuqiu likes it, that's good. I'll buy it!"

Soon, Xu Ruyun paid the money and completed all the formalities, and the house belonged to her.

Once they leave the Qi residence, they can all live a carefree life here.

I thought Xu Ruyun wouldn't care much about this family dinner.

Unexpectedly, Xu Ruyun personally organized the family banquet.

From the selection of dishes to the guest list, Hsu Ju-yun took care of everything, showing great concern.

Qi Jiating and the old lady were extremely happy.

Qi Jiating invited all the relatives, friends, and celebrities he could.

He wanted to take this opportunity to let everyone know about his proud illegitimate son, Qi Gaoming.

When Grand Tutor Chen heard that the Qi family was hosting a banquet, he specially sent someone to the Qi residence to say that he would be bringing gifts that day.

Although Xiao Zhenzhen and her son and daughter were arranged to live in a separate courtyard, they were not low-key at all. They had long regarded themselves as the masters of the place and ordered the servants around.

On this day, the Qi family held a banquet.

The guests all brought gifts to the event.

Xiao Zhenzhen and her two children, dressed in their finest attire, greeted the guests, displaying the demeanor of true hosts.

Xiao Zhenzhen: "Please make yourself at home, everyone! Don't be shy!"

Everyone was talking about Xiao Zhenzhen.

"Who is this? Anyone who didn't know better would think she was the mistress of the Qi family."

"that is!"

"I heard that she is just a distant relative of Old Madam Qi, and she only came to the Qi family to seek refuge these past few days."

Grand Tutor Chen presented Qi Jiating with a generous gift.

"This small gift is nothing!"

Qi Jiating: "You're too kind! Grand Tutor Chen's visit truly brings honor to our humble abode!"

Grand Tutor Chen smiled and walked into the hall, but his eyes fell on Xu Ruyun.

The banquet officially began.

Qi Jiating: "Thank you all for attending my Qi family banquet today. Let me introduce three important guests of the Qi family!"

Xiao Zhenzhen led her children to Qi Jiating's side.

Qi Jiating: "This is my distant cousin, and these two are her son and daughter."

The crowd whispered among themselves.

"Why do these two children look a bit like Lord Qi?"

"That's right, that's right!"

Qi Jiating: "From now on, they are members of the Qi family. Please take good care of them!"

Xu Ruyun gave a cold laugh.

[How shameless! Didn't they say they were staying at the Qi residence for a few days? Does that make them a member of the Qi family?]

Grand Tutor Chen led the way by raising his wine cup: "Then let's welcome my cousin!"

Everyone raised their glasses.

Grand Tutor Chen gave a wink to the maidservant beside Qi Jiating.

The maid secretly put something into Qi Jiating and Xiao Zhenzhen's wine glasses.

Qi Jiating and Xiao Zhenzhen were so smug that they no longer noticed the maid's actions.

They raised their glasses and drank it all in one gulp.

Grand Tutor Chen gave Xu Ruyun a meaningful look, then raised his wine cup in her direction and drank it all in one gulp.

Xu Ruyun smiled awkwardly and nodded.

Qi Jiating: "Everyone, please don't be shy, eat and drink well! We can always add more if you need more!"

After drinking a glass of wine, Xiao Zhenzhen felt unbearably hot all over.

She quietly tugged at Qi Jiating's hand and said to him, "Cousin, I'll wait for you outside!"

Qi Jiating also felt tempted, so after Xiao Zhenzhen left, he quietly followed her.

Behind the artificial hill in the front yard of the Qi residence, Xiao Zhenzhen hooked her arm around Qi Jiating's neck.

"Cousin, I miss you so much!"

Qi Jiating: "Zhenzhen, your cousin misses you too!"

During the banquet, a maid secretly slipped a note to Grand Tutor Chen.

Grand Tutor Chen glanced at it only once before standing up anxiously and saying, "Something terrible has happened! One of my important documents is missing!"

Everyone tensed up.

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