Chapter 182 Looking down on, yet trying to please.

Qian Guangtao's face was somber. Although he didn't show much emotion, his displeasure was still palpable.

"It's almost time, and everyone's hungry. Let's get ready to start the meal."

Zhuo Lanyu pursed her lips tightly. To be honest, she felt wronged; she hadn't expected things to turn out this way.

An angry gaze fell on Xiao Yunfeng.

He did it on purpose, not only embarrassing her but also leaving a bad impression on Uncle Qian and the others!

Xiao Yunfeng didn't even glance at her, and at Qian Guangtao's signal, they headed towards the dining room.

Liu Wanrong felt very satisfied and gave Zhuo Lanyu a disdainful smile.

The other people looked at Zhuo Lanyu with all sorts of expressions.

Most people felt that she was too "overconfident" and wanted to embarrass Xiao Yunfeng in public, but in the end, she was the one who became the clown.

Li Xiuzhen couldn't ignore her feelings, so she took the initiative to say, "Lanyu, let's go eat."

"Aunt Xiuzhen, I'm sorry, I've upset everyone." Zhuo Lanyu apologized sincerely.

Li Xiuzhen gave her a smile and reassured her, "It's nothing, don't worry about it."

Zhuo Lanyu suppressed her unease and stayed by Li Xiuzhen's side.

Two tables were set up, laden with a sumptuous meal.

The arriving guests took their seats according to their respective statuses.

Qian Guangtao sat in the main seat, with Xiao Yunfeng to his left.

Liu Wanrong clung tightly to Xiao Yunfeng's side, as if this would assert her dominance.

Li Xiuzhen naturally sat to Qian Guangtao's right and invited Zhuo Lanyu to sit beside her.

Zhuo Lanyu immediately and sensibly refused, "Aunt Xiuzhen, let Qian Wei sit here, I'll just sit next to him."

Li Xiuzhen said, "Don't worry about them. He and his friends are at the next table. If you feel uncomfortable sitting with us, you can join them."

After all, they are all young people, so it should be easier for them to get along.

Besides, Xiao Yunfeng is here too, separating them will prevent any further trouble.

Although Zhuo Lanyu was about the same age as Qian Wei, she did not consider Qian Wei to be someone of the same age and mindset as herself. So when she heard Li Xiuzhen say this, she chose to sit down next to her instead.

"Where's Qian Wei? I haven't seen him."

She specially chose a birthday gift, which she naturally wanted to give to him personally.

Qian Guangtao said to Li Xiuzhen, "Go and call them out for dinner."

Li Xiuzhen responded with a "okay" and got up to go to Qian Wei's room.

Zhuo Lanyu then took out the box containing the gift.

A moment later, Qian Wei and Guan An arrived at the dining room together.

The already lively dining room became even more bustling with their arrival.

Zhuo Lanyu's gaze fell on Qian Wei.

Although their two families had a good relationship, she and Qian Wei didn't have much contact.

She had heard many rumors about Qian Wei, so she always thought he was an incompetent good-for-nothing who relied on his family background to cause trouble everywhere.

She looked down on Qian Wei, but his status made her take him seriously.

So she specifically chose an expensive men's watch as a birthday gift.

Happy birthday, Qian Wei.

After saying that, she handed the gift to him.

Qian Wei smiled broadly; he was naturally happy to receive a gift.

"Thank you, Sister Zhuo."

When Zhuo Lanyu saw him take it, the corners of her mouth curled up in a smile.

However, this relief only lasted for a second. When her gaze swept over Guan An and the others, a beautiful face that she knew all too well appeared behind Guan An, and her heart suddenly stopped.