Xie Yunqiu was very satisfied and couldn't help but glance at Ding Huizhu with a smug look.

To everyone's surprise, Jiang Baili stood at the top of the stairs, her fingers gripping the wrought iron handrail tightly, her face turning pale and then red, and she remained motionless for a long time.

Xie Yunqiu was about to call out again, but Jiang Baili turned and left without saying a word.

Xie Yunqiu was stunned.

The sound of porcelain cups clinking against the marble coffee table made Ding Huizhu look up and smile meaningfully: "Yunqiu, the child is just being silly, please don't be angry."

Xie Yunqiu's face immediately turned green, and she raised her voice, shouting again, "Belle!"

The voice carried a hint of sternness. Although Jiang Baili was favored, she knew Jiang Baili's bottom line best. Sensing the threat in the voice, she had no choice but to stop.

About ten seconds later, she turned around with a smile and politely called out, "Mom, Aunt, Xie Li."

She gracefully descended the stairs, her smile revealing eight perfectly aligned teeth, even the curve of her lips seemed sculpted.

"I'm sorry, something urgent just happened. Please don't take offense, sir."

She spoke to Old Master Xu with grace and poise.

In terms of etiquette, she is always impeccable, warmly welcoming guests while maintaining a proper sense of propriety, always doing things just right.

Xie Yunqiu was very satisfied with what she saw.

In contrast, Xie Li, who got up wearing messy pajamas, with her hair disheveled, and casually grabbing snacks, seemed particularly inconsiderate.

Xie Li noticed Xie Yunqiu's gaze and, for the first time in his life, felt a little embarrassed.

She readily withdrew her hand, but halfway through, something was shoved into her hand—a whole plate of those sweet, soft pastries.

Grandpa Xu chuckled and said, "Eat more, look how thin you are."

Jiang Baili clenched her hands tightly on her knees!

After a moment, he slowly released his grip and glanced indifferently at the untouched cup of tea placed in front of Old Master Xu.

"Grandpa must like coffee, right? Aunt Qian!" Jiang Baili waved, "Could you please get Grandpa a new cup of handmade coffee?"

She remembered that yesterday at the Xu family home, Old Master Xu served her top-quality coffee, clearly indicating that he was also a coffee lover.

Although she didn't understand how Xie Li had won over the old man, she firmly believed that as long as she was willing to flatter him, the old man wasn't stupid and would naturally know who was worth befriending.

That's why she swallowed the resentment and humiliation of last night and sat here laughing and joking.

She acted as if this was her home turf.

"Don't rush," Old Master Xu said, stopping Aunt Qian.

Turning to Xie Yunqiu, he said, "This must be Madam Jiang. There's something I'd like to ask you."

Xie Yunqiu slowly straightened her clothes. Old Master Xu addressed her by her husband's surname. Since they were both from the capital, he must have heard of the Jiang family in the capital.

She looked up demurely and said, "Please speak."

A faint smile played on her lips; the Jiang family was the source of her confidence to act with impunity in the Xie family.

"The other night you brought people and stole the gift I gave to Lili from her room. When are you planning to return it?"

Xie Yunqiu's smile froze, and she subconsciously turned to look at Jiang Baili.

Jiang Baili was clearly still in shock. Her face turned pale instantly, and then her eyes slowly reddened, on the verge of tears. She glared at Xie Li with resentment.

Xie Li, who was happily munching on snacks nearby, thought: "???"

She belatedly realized that when Butler Xu brought people over with documents last night, he had asked her if she had received a gift from Old Master Xu.

So, it seems like it really is related to her?