Z Country

City A

"I think you've gone mad! You want me to do it at the Yan family's house? At Old Madam Yan's birthday banquet? Are you afraid I'm dying too slowly, so you're giving me a rocket speed-up?"

When he heard the plan the other party told him, his heart was in his throat. This was clearly a lamb being led to its death! Was he being sent to his death?

"This is the perfect opportunity. As far as I know, that thing isn't on Yan Xiluo. So there's no need to keep her alive. Just get rid of her. If we get rid of her, won't it be even easier for those two old geezers in the Yan family? We can just openly and secretly steal it! Besides, I'll be attending the 70th birthday celebration. With so many guests there, who will know it was you who did it?"

He/She suddenly changed his/her plans. He/she couldn't let him drag things out like this. What he/she wanted wasn't something that required Yan Xiluo to be alive.

Besides, he has so many men under him; if he were stupid enough to do it himself, he'd be beyond saving.

"Do you know that thing is only passed down to the closest blood relatives of the Yan family, and only to daughters? Without Yan Xiluo, that thing would never have been taken out, and no one would know where it is! Before Yan Xiluo, the Yan family had no female heirs for five generations, and that thing had been sealed away for over a hundred years. It was only taken out after Yan Xiluo was born, and it was jointly kept by the four major families."

He almost shouted it out, then realized something and lowered his voice.

He wanted that thing because he had overheard some secrets, but whether they were true or false, he would only know after investigating.

"But this is the perfect opportunity for us to make our move..."

He/She is unwilling! Extremely unwilling! If he/she misses this opportunity, he/she will hardly have another chance.

"There will be other opportunities. Just be patient a little longer. I'll definitely act once I get what I want!"

He still didn't want to miss the opportunity to probe the truth; he wanted to wait for that thing...

"I don't care! I might not lift a finger this time, but if I have another chance like this, no one can stop me!"

After he/she finished speaking, he/she angrily hung up the phone.

= = =

Yan Family Old House

Today is Liao Yufang's 70th birthday. The Yan family has many connections, and the venue is full of guests, all of whom have brought gifts to celebrate Liao Yufang's birthday.

The entire Yan family was busy greeting guests. Everyone present was a prominent figure in the business world, as well as relatives and friends of the Yan family.

Everyone was puzzled by Yan Xiluo. Seeing that she got along well with the Yan family and acted intimately, they were all curious about who she was.

The woman guessed that she might be one of the five young masters' girlfriends. Just as she had this thought, Yan Xiluo sat down with Lan Jingyan, and the two became very close.

It was only then that everyone realized, "This must be Lan Jingyan's girlfriend, right?" Lan Jingyan is the heir to the head of one of the four great families, so it's only natural that his girlfriend has a good relationship with the Yan family.

Most people have never met Yan Xiluo and don't know who she is. Those who have met her only know that she is one of the partners of LFY Group.

Liao Yufang's close friends came over one after another, asking her about Yan Xiluo and gossiping about her identity.

Liao Yufang just smiled mysteriously and said there would be a surprise when the birthday banquet started.

Because it was her 70th birthday, everyone in the family was dressed formally, creating a very ceremonial atmosphere, making it easy to tell who the head of the household was at a glance. No one knew that Yan Xiluo was the daughter of the Yan family; seeing her stunning attire and her ethereal beauty, everyone was filled with curiosity about her.

They all turned to their friends or acquaintances to inquire about her.

Whenever the Yan family is asked, everyone gives the same answer: they will introduce them to everyone when the time is right.

Soon, it was time for the birthday banquet, and everyone took their seats. At this moment, Liao Yufang, the birthday girl, stood at the highest point in the room so that everyone could see her.

The Yan family's old house is very large; the main hall alone can fit dozens of tables, not even counting the remaining space.

"Hello everyone, thank you so much for coming to celebrate my birthday! I feel so happy to see everyone's warmth and joy! It's been a long time since I've felt this happy!"

Liao Yufang was a little nervous in front of the stage, something she wouldn't normally do. But today she was going to reveal Yan Xiluo's identity to the public and formally introduce her to everyone.

I discussed this decision with Yan Xiluo and sought her consent.

"Even before I sat down, many brothers and sisters asked me, 'Who is that girl in the light green cheongsam? Is she your future granddaughter-in-law? Which family's daughter is she?'"

When Liao Yufang said these words, her eyes couldn't hide her smile, the corners of her mouth were already turned up, her gaze was gentle, and her voice was very soft.

"Now it's time for me to reveal the secret. She is not our future granddaughter-in-law, but the legitimate daughter of the Yan family, my own granddaughter. She was only recently found by her family and came back to live with us. She has a beautiful name, Yan Xiluo."

When she mentioned Yan Xiluo, her eyes were full of doting love, and her voice choked up when she said that Yan Xiluo was her own granddaughter.

She was incredibly excited at that moment, and felt somewhat indebted to her.

Yan Youting had initially suggested that he should make the introductions, fearing she might get too emotional, but Liao Yufang refused, saying it was her own birthday banquet and she was in charge.

At this moment, everyone in the Yan family had tears in their eyes, and they were all excited. They had finally revealed Yan Xiluo's identity to the public.

“Initially, we planned to hold a family reunion event and then invite everyone to the banquet to announce my granddaughter’s identity. But then I thought, my granddaughter will definitely be there for my 70th birthday! How can I not introduce her to you?”

She wouldn't allow her granddaughter to attend her birthday party without a proper status; she deserves everyone's respect.

She couldn't appear at the birthday party without a clear explanation.

"I didn't invite any media outlets or reporters to my birthday party today. It's all to give my granddaughter a sense of ceremony, to let her meet my relatives and friends first, and then I'll hold a grand family reunion for her! Now I'm letting my granddaughter come up and say hello to everyone, to make an appearance."

After Liao Yufang finished speaking, she playfully waved to Yan Xiluo.

Upon receiving the instruction, Yan Xiluo rose from her seat, gracefully walked to Liao Yufang's side, and gave her a hug.

"Hello everyone, I am Yan Xiluo, my grandmother's granddaughter. I am very happy that everyone can gather together today to attend my grandmother's birthday banquet. Most of the people here are elders, and I wish all the grandpas and grandmas, uncles and aunts, brothers and sisters, brothers and sisters a good meal and drinks!"

Yan Xiluo wore a light green cheongsam, giving people a fresh and elegant feeling. The hairpin in her hair was carved from mutton fat white jade with a budding white magnolia flower, and it also had a handle.

The earrings are matching drop earrings, which look even more beautiful when paired with the light green of the cheongsam.