Even Meng Jie's expression changed slightly after eating it.

She grabbed a napkin, elegantly wiped her mouth, and turned to the waiter, saying, "Please bring out your pastry chef for today."

The waiter immediately turned and walked towards the kitchen. A moment later, the crisp sound of high heels hitting the floor reached everyone's ears.

Everyone turned their attention to that direction without prior arrangement.

But in the center of attention, a woman with a graceful figure stepped out.

She looked around and her gaze settled on Meng Jie, who was in the center, with a charming smile.

"I wonder if the pastries suit everyone's taste?"

Although she was asking everyone, her gaze remained fixed on Meng Jie's direction.

The ladies present weren't stupid; they all turned their attention to Meng Jie.

Having been publicly humiliated by Meng Jie, Xue Qinxin, who had remained mostly silent, finally spoke up.

His first words were a disdainful sneer.

"Trying such petty tricks!"

Song Rurong turned her head in confusion, "What kind of trick is this?"

Xue Qinxin clicked her tongue and scolded in a low voice, "You really are stupid! Can't you see that this woman is clearly trying to use the pastries to climb the social ladder to the Yi family!"

She looked Su Yan up and down with disdain.

"Dressed up so seductively, she doesn't even know her place. She's not even presentable enough to be a daughter-in-law of the Yi family."

Song Rurong frowned and subconsciously said, "But I think she's quite pretty, like some female celebrity in the entertainment industry."

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinxin immediately retorted in an annoyed tone.

"What good is being pretty? Can you eat her? It's not like our daughter is ugly. If you like her so much, take her home and make her your son's wife!"

Song Rurong wasn't annoyed by her blunt words; instead, she lowered her head and chuckled to herself.

When Meng Jie saw that the woman who came out was Su Yan, a barely perceptible sneer appeared in her eyes.

She waved her hand casually, "Take everything away."

The other ladies were startled. They had only taken a bite and hadn't had enough yet, so why were they being taken away?

But since it was Meng Jie who said it, they didn't dare to say anything and could only watch helplessly as the pastries were taken away.

Meng Jie scrutinized the smiling Su Yan, unsure whether she was genuinely naive or feigning ignorance.

How could the daughter-in-law of the Yi family be reduced to a pastry chef serving other people?

Su Yan's smile deepened when she saw the pastries being removed.

"Thank you all for your cooperation. I made a fool of myself trying to please Aunt Meng."

With a single, easy sentence, she resolved Meng Jie's concerns.

The way all the ladies looked at her immediately changed.

Why did they sense a special meaning in those words?

Could it be...?

Everyone had their own guesses, but no one dared to say them aloud. Only Song Rurong lowered her voice and asked Xue Qin in alarm, "Could she be the woman that Yi An brought back, the one you mentioned?"

Xue Qinxin's gaze towards Su Yan suddenly changed.

She had only heard about it, but had never seen it with her own eyes, so how could she know that the woman Yi'an brought back was this?

She immediately changed her demeanor, pretending not to know anything as she stepped forward and said with a smile, "This girl is really beautiful! I can tell at a glance that you don't look like an ordinary pastry chef. I wonder what your relationship is with our CEO Meng?"

She glanced in Meng Jie's direction to confirm Su Yan's identity.

Su Yan didn't try to hide anything and said generously, "Hello, Auntie, I'm Yi An's girlfriend, my name is Su Yan."

Xue Qinxin immediately realized her suspicions and exaggeratedly covered her mouth.

"So she's Yi'an's girlfriend. No wonder she's so beautiful, she looks like a female celebrity in the entertainment industry."

Song Rurong almost burst out laughing when she heard this.

Who was it that was criticizing her just now?

Xue Qinxin took Su Yan's hand and pulled her to the seat closest to Meng Jie, which was originally her seat.

She then moved to the side.

Desperate to get back the necklace, Xue Qinxin deliberately steered the conversation as soon as she sat down.

"I've heard a bit about Miss Su's affairs. I wonder if I could ask you some questions so that you aunties, young and old, can get to know her better."

Su Yan glanced in Meng Jie's direction, and seeing that she didn't speak, she obediently responded.

"Please ask."

Xue Qinxin immediately said, "I heard that Miss Su is divorced?"

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped and looked at Meng Jie, their faces showing a hint of excitement.

Song Rurong secretly tugged at Xue Qinxin's sleeve, but Xue Qinxin easily pulled away.

Asking such an explosive question right off the bat really surprised Su Yan.

Su Yan glanced at Meng Jie again, but she still looked indifferent and didn't say a word.

Su Yan could no longer rely on her for support and had to deal with things on her own.

She smiled slightly and turned to look at Song Rurong.

"This must be Aunt Xue, right?"

Xue Qin was startled. "You know me?"

Su Yan's smile deepened. "I've often heard Aunt Meng mention you. Meeting you today, I can see you're truly extraordinary."

Xue Qinxin was somewhat flattered and glanced intentionally in Meng Jie's direction.

"It's nothing much, I just got on better terms with President Meng," she said, feigning modesty.

Su Yan nodded in agreement, "Because Aunt Meng often mentions you, I've become particularly interested in you and would like to ask you for some advice."

Xue Qinxin felt a little flattered by what she said.

What can I ask you?

"I'd like to ask for advice on how to maintain a good marital relationship."

Su Yan deliberately drew out the last syllable, "I heard that although Aunt Xue and Uncle Li are in their second marriage, they have a very good relationship. I would really like to ask Aunt Xue for advice on how they get along."

Upon hearing these words, Xue Qinxin's smile froze instantly, while soft laughter lingered in her ears.

Although the other ladies also knew about this, they dared not say a word because of Xue Qinxin's status. They could only listen to her boast about how much her husband doted on her.

Now, finally someone dares to bring this up again, and they've even confronted it head-on. I feel incredibly satisfied.

Even Meng Jie's face seemed to reveal a meaningful smile.

Hearing the mocking laughter around her and seeing Su Yan's expectant eyes, Xue Qinxin felt as uncomfortable as if she had swallowed a fly.

She tried to maintain her composure and changed the subject calmly.

"I'll tell you about that when I have time. What do Miss Su's parents do?"

Su Yan listened to her speaking at a rapid pace, lowered her head and smiled, repeating the same old lines.

“My parents divorced when I was young, and I grew up with my father, who was a carpenter.”

"The carpenter!"

Xue Qinxin finally found an opportunity to retort and fight back. She deliberately raised her voice, afraid that someone wouldn't hear her.