Upon hearing the word "carpenter," all the ladies showed surprise, and their gazes towards Su Yan became noticeably more disdainful.

They finally understood why Meng Jie looked down on her.

A carpenter's daughter, who is divorced, actually wants to marry into the Yi family. Isn't that just wishful thinking?

Su Yan glanced around, taking in everyone's expressions and subtle movements, but her mood remained completely unaffected.

And she repeated it again: "Yes, it's a carpenter."

While Xue Qinxin showed a disdainful look, she still gave a perfunctory compliment: "Well, that's a skill too, but it's a bit tiring."

Meng Jie watched coldly as Xue Qinxin looked smug, and slowly opened her lips: "Speaking of which, you and she have some connection. You should know her father."

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinxin immediately sat up straight.

"Mr. Meng, you're joking. I'm just a woman who lives a secluded life; how could I possibly know so many people?"

Although she spoke modestly, her eyes were full of disdain.

Her real words should have been, "Does a carpenter even deserve my acquaintance?"

Meng Jie watched as she slowly picked up the coffee on the table, took a sip, and then spoke unhurriedly: "Don't you recognize me? I remember your CEO, Mr. Li, personally came to visit yesterday."

Xue Qinxin spat out a mouthful of coffee, nearly choking, and coughed violently while looking at Su Yan in disbelief.

"Your dad...your dad...your dad is Su Xuehai?"

Upon hearing this name, Su Yan showed no joy whatsoever; instead, her expression turned somewhat gloomy.

She gave Meng Jie a deep look, as if she was somewhat dissatisfied with Meng Jie's investigation into her background.

"Yes, Aunt Xue, my father is Su Xuehai."

After saying this, Xue Qinxin coughed even more violently, as if she were coughing up her lungs.

Even Song Rurong, who was sitting next to her, couldn't bear to watch any longer and patted her back to help her catch her breath.

"Slow down, catch your breath before you speak."

Xue Qinxin was in no mood to catch her breath; she was both embarrassed and excited.

Embarrassingly, he had previously openly and subtly mocked Su Yan, but excitingly, he had unexpectedly run into Su Xuehai's daughter without any effort on his part.

"Miss Su, oh no, Yan Yan!"

She immediately changed her tune and affectionately took Su Yan's hand again.

“Yan Yan, I feel a sense of familiarity with you the moment I see you.”

She turned to look at Meng Jie and said, "If President Meng doesn't mind, I'd like to recognize her as my goddaughter."

“Okay.” Meng Jie replied readily.

She then turned to Su Yan and said, "Hurry up and greet your godmother."

Xue Qinxin never expected that her casual remark to get closer to Meng Jie would be taken as fact.

After careful consideration, she realized that adopting a goddaughter wouldn't cost her anything; on the contrary, it would be more beneficial in persuading Su Xuehai to come out of seclusion.

"Great! Since President Meng agrees, then I'll accept this goddaughter as my goddaughter!"

She held Su Yan's hand affectionately, as if she were seeing a dear relative.

Seeing that Meng Jie had already gone this far to help her, Su Yan had no reason to refuse the two of them, so she called out, "Godmother."

"Yes!" Xue Qinxin happily agreed.

The other ladies exchanged glances, and couldn't help but marvel.

In just a short while, Su Yan's status had suddenly changed from a divorced woman to Xue Qinxin's goddaughter.

It wasn't that they looked down on Su Yan, but Su Xuehai, to put it nicely, was an influential figure in the country. But to put it bluntly, he was just a carpenter with an eccentric temper.

Even if you argue to the extremes, Su Yan's status couldn't possibly be below their social class.

But things are different now. Su Yan has become Xue Qinxin's goddaughter, which means she is the goddaughter of the Li Group. Her net worth has increased a thousandfold.

Song Rurong couldn't suppress her surprise and glanced at Meng Jie a few more times.

It seems that Meng Jie has already accepted Su Yan's identity, otherwise she wouldn't have lowered herself to do something like this.

The marriage of the goddaughter of the Li Group to the son of the Yi Group can be considered a perfect match, even though they are not of equal social standing.

After Xue Qinxin finished being intimate with Su Yan, she naturally turned the conversation to Su Xuehai.

"Yan Yan, you know your father's temper. I don't know if you've heard about this matter. This cooperation is only beneficial to your father, and there are no disadvantages. But he's stubborn, so I'll have to ask you to put in a good word for him!"

Su Yan then understood why Xue Qinxin had agreed so readily; it turned out there was something to gain from it.

She didn't refuse, but readily agreed: "Of course, I will definitely convey what my godmother said."

Xue Qin clapped her hands in delight, and her gaze toward Su Yan softened even more.

Su Yan suddenly changed the subject: "I've heard about Godfather's project. But I think if this project had both my father's involvement and the support of the Yi Group, it would definitely be even more successful!"

Xue Qinxin's smile froze for a moment, then quickly returned to normal.

She chuckled dryly, "Of course! I'll tell your godfather about it when I get back. The project will not only be a huge success, but it will also strengthen our family ties!"

She said that, but in her heart she was thinking: This little girl really doesn't suffer any loss at all.

Meng Jie got a big project for free without having to say a word, so she was naturally in a great mood.

The afternoon tea ended perfectly amidst her gentle and pleasant demeanor.

When Su Yan saw Xue Qinxin and the others off, Xue Qinxin held her hand affectionately, showing how reluctant she was to part with them.

But as soon as he got into the car, his face immediately turned cold.

"She put on such a good show! She and her daughter-in-law worked together so well, effortlessly getting a project for free. There's no such thing as a free lunch!"

The driver, with a complicated expression, asked, "So, we're not going to tell you about this, sir?"

Xue Qinxin immediately retorted, "Why wouldn't I say it? I'll not only say it, I'll say it loudly! He gave me a fake necklace to fool me, but instead of complaining, I helped him secure a big project and even brought in the Yi Group for cooperation. Why wouldn't I say something like that!"

The driver wisely shut his mouth; he deserved to talk too much!

Su Yan saw off all the ladies in an orderly manner, then directed the waiters to tidy up everything before heading towards Meng Jie's direction.

"Aunt Meng, we meet again."

Meng Jie's complexion had changed.

"To think you're so clever."

Su Yan simply smiled at her assessment and remained silent.

Meng Jie didn't even glance at her, walking straight past her towards the car.

As soon as the car door opened, she turned her head to look at it again.

"Get in the car, I'll have someone take you home."

Su Yan, who was standing with her back to her, smiled triumphantly.

She turned her head and replied gracefully, "Aunt Meng, how did you know I didn't have a ride home? Thank you so much, Aunt Meng."