Chapter 478 Uninvited Guest

Qin Fei blinked, looking at Shi Yi suspiciously, "Then what should I do?"

Shi Yi leaned close to her ear and whispered a few words, causing Qin Fei's brows to furrow even deeper.

Before she could speak, Shi Yi said, "I know you have a stubborn temper, but sometimes you have to be willing to back down. You don't want Uncle Qin to dislike you, do you?"

Qin Fei bit her lip, somewhat unwilling, but did not object.

The banquet downstairs was coming to an end. Qiao Xing didn't eat much. She didn't know whether she should eat most of the dishes, so she could only pick out some vegetables.

Wang Yu noticed and said with a smile, "Xingxing, do you not have an appetite? I see you haven't eaten much."

Qiao Xing nodded, "Oh right, didn't I say I was on a diet recently?"

"You have to be realistic about how you lose weight, and you can't just rely on dieting. Try this Dongpo pork, it's even better than what you get in restaurants."

Wang Yu used serving chopsticks to place a piece of meat on her plate. Qiao Xing's expression darkened when she saw the fatty meat.

Just looking at it makes me feel nauseous.

She forced a smile, steeled herself, picked up her chopsticks, and took a bite of the meat.

The taste was good, but she still found it too greasy and put it down after one bite.

"You don't like it?"

Qiao Xing waved her hands repeatedly, "No, I'm full, I can't eat anymore."

"Alright then, don't force yourself if you can't eat."

Qiao Xing put down his chopsticks. "Please enjoy your meal, everyone."

She got up and left the dining table, going to sit down in the living room where several young people were chatting and playing on their phones.

"Chanel's new summer collection is really an eyesore."

"It's still because someone is buying it."

"Hilarious! Although it looks ugly, at least the style is unique. If I wear it out and show it off, people will recognize me."

"That just goes to show that these brands know how to market."

Qiao Xing glanced at the girls who were talking; they were only in their early twenties and didn't look very old.

But in every gesture, you can see the confidence that emanates from their very bones, and the contempt and arrogance that comes with it when they mention things that some people admire.

Qiao Xing sat quietly to one side. She knew she couldn't fit in, so she wouldn't force it.

She sat there playing on her phone, and the other girls noticed her. They huddled together, whispering to each other.

Qin Ce has been living abroad for most of the year, and most people don't know him. It's only during his time back in Kyoto that he has heard some things about him from his elders.

Many people use him as a positive example to teach them a lesson, saying that he started his own company on his own, and then they all know about it.

I finally saw him in person today. He's handsome, young, and promising. Most importantly, he married an ordinary woman.

Everyone wanted to see what was so special about this wife.

But looking at her like this, she doesn't seem to have anything special besides being pretty, which makes people feel unbalanced and think that she is not good enough for Qin Ce.

Most people find it hard to accept that someone less fortunate than themselves is doing better than them, or that someone is intruding into their social circle.

Qiao Xing looked up in that direction, but they were speaking very softly, so she couldn't hear what they were saying.

But you could tell from the upturned corners of their mouths that it wasn't something nice to say.

Qiao Xing didn't know if her decision to come here was right, at least so far she hadn't met anyone who had truly shown her kindness.

This feeling is exactly the same as when I visited Qiao Hong's house for the New Year as a child and was isolated and ridiculed. It's impossible for me not to care at all.

He's not some saint or a god without desires, so how could he possibly be completely indifferent to other people's opinions?

Just then, someone rushed in and said to Qin Liang, "Master, two people have come from outside, and they say..."

The man turned and looked at Qiao Xing, probably unsure how to address him.

Qin Liang pressed further, "What is it?"

"They said they were the eldest young mistress's family members who came to celebrate the old master's birthday."

The two weren't speaking loudly, but those nearby could hear them. Qin Liang regretted asking the question so directly; now it was impossible to get them to leave.

But thinking about it, even if he really did drive her away quietly, those relatives would gossip outside, and with what happened today, the whole world would know that he mistreated his daughter-in-law.

Thinking of this, he raised his chin and said, "Let's invite them in."

Qiao Xing didn't know what was going on, but she soon found out.

She saw Qiao Hong and Qiao Ying arrive.

The moment he saw them, Qiao Xing suddenly stood up, his expression shifting rapidly.

Her gaze searched for Qin Ce's figure, and she saw him in the crowd opposite. When he saw Qiao Hong and the other two, he was also looking for Qiao Xing.

Upon seeing Qiao Xing, he quietly approached her and took her hand in a comforting gesture.

Qiao Xing gripped his fingers tightly and whispered, "Why would he come?"

How did he know where the Qin family lived? And how did he know it was Grandpa Qin's birthday?

Qin Ce stared at the two men and said in a low voice, "Of course someone told them."

"who?"

Qin Ce didn't speak. It was really hard to say who this was, because calling Qiao Hong over was too deliberate. Anyone would think it was Wang Yu.

Things that are too obvious often become difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood.

Qiao Hong carried an extravagantly large gift box and was quite startled when he saw the group of people in the room. But since he was already there, and thinking about his troubles, he still forced himself to come in.

He didn't know anyone except Qin Ce, so he didn't know who to greet first.

Qin Liang stepped forward first and asked, "And who is this?"

Qiao Hong looked at him and noticed that he resembled Qin Ce somewhat. He immediately felt reassured and extended his hand with a smile, "Hello, in-law, I am Xingxing's father. My name is Qiao Hong."

Qin Liang also extended his hand to shake his. With so many people watching, it was necessary to maintain appearances. "So you're in-laws. Why are you only arriving now?"

"It's not because of traffic, I'm really sorry I'm late. It's my father-in-law's birthday, I had to come. I brought some gifts, please don't mind them."

With a polite smile, Qin Liang accepted the gift and handed it to the maid beside him, saying, "You're too kind. It's enough that you came. We're family, why bring a gift?"

Hearing this, Qiao Hong felt incredibly relieved, and even straightened his back.

"Yes, yes, it's definitely necessary for our first meeting. Where is that father-in-law? I haven't greeted him yet."

Qin Liang gestured for him to come this way. "This way, follow me."

Qiao Hong followed him through the crowd with a smile and came to the old man. Qiao Ying, who was beside him, looked around, searching for Qin Yi.

But it wasn't found.

Qin Yi hid as soon as he saw her, and she couldn't find him anymore.