Chapter 127 Bai Yuxin's Engagement Banquet
At Bai Yuxin's engagement party, Lu Jingxiao had a long face the whole time, as if everyone present owed him millions.
Although this was Bai Yuxin's home turf, and also Lu Jingxiao's aunt's home turf, no one dared to mess with her.
As for why she is the younger aunt and why Bai Yuxin takes her mother's surname, it's because, besides the fact that the Bai family's business is quite large.
Most importantly, Bai Yuxin's father broke with his family to be with his wife, and then cried and begged his wife to let him marry into the family. With the joint efforts of the couple, the old man of the Bai family handed over most of the Bai family's business to them.
Bai Yuxin's mother, Bai Wenxi, also made huge sacrifices. For her husband, Zhao Wenbin, the capital city was a place of heartbreak. Therefore, after taking over the Bai family's business, they moved the Bai family's assets overseas.
Their daughter, Bai Yuxin, is Zhao Wenbin's beloved wife. He also knows that the Bai family has only daughters in his wife's generation, and the old man probably wants a grandson of his own. Whether it's a grandson or a granddaughter, at least someone with the surname Bai is needed.
Therefore, his daughter's surname is Bai. Anyway, regardless of her surname, she is Zhao Wenbin's daughter.
So many years have passed, and he originally thought he could live a peaceful and prosperous life abroad. Unexpectedly, Zhao Wenbin's family had no intention of letting him go, and even intensified their efforts, affecting many of the Bai family's collaborations.
Zhao Wenbin felt that things couldn't continue like this, and considering that the old man of the Bai family wasn't in good health either, the couple decided to come back.
However, they had kept a low profile before. If they had announced their return to China in a high-profile manner from the beginning, the Zhao family might have suppressed them. But... by acting secretly and discreetly, things will be different once everything has settled down.
Even today's banquet was prepared for Bai Yuxin's engagement (not really).
When Zhao Wenbin saw Lu Jingxiao's dark, almost murderous face, he couldn't help but feel uneasy: "Wife, do you want to go see your nephew? His face is so dark, it's like I, his uncle, owe him hundreds of millions of dollars."
He took a sip of champagne, staring intently at Lu Jingxiao, mainly because he was afraid that the man might get angry and flip the table.
Bai Wenxi: "......"
Although I am his aunt, it doesn't mean I can educate Lu Jingxiao!
She chuckled and turned away from her eldest nephew, saying, "Forget it, Jingxiao is probably in a bad mood. Don't provoke him."
Zhao Wenbin: "......"
Okay, whatever my wife says goes.
Luo Zhiwei, who was standing with Gu Youran, also noticed Lu Jingxiao's mood, but she also felt a little lost.
Seeing that the two of them had actually put some distance between them, Gu Youran couldn't help but ask gossipy, "Weiwei, what's wrong with your CEO Lu?"
That face... it smells awful.
"I don't know either." Luo Zhiwei lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering slightly, without giving a direct answer.
"By the way, my brother seems to be coming back soon. Are you really sure about this?"
Gu Youran still didn't want Weiwei to act so impulsively.
Getting a marriage certificate is a once-in-a-lifetime event; it shouldn't be done so hastily.
If possible, you should still be with the person you love.
Luo Zhiwei tilted her head calmly, her gaze unfocused, as if she were looking at something: "Hmm, I've thought it through, Weiwei. I don't have any feelings for Brother Gu. Apart from the brother-sister relationship, there's nothing else between us."
“In that case, even if we get our marriage certificate, I can divorce Brother Gu without any burden a year later, and I can even take 10% of the shares as compensation to Brother Gu, but... Lu Jingxiao, I can't give you anything.”
She knew very well that Lu Jingxiao wanted nothing and lacked nothing except her.
But she is... utterly filthy, rotten, and no longer worthy of him.
Instead of continuing this entanglement, it would be better to get a marriage certificate with Brother Gu as soon as possible.
Gu Youran: "......"
Women, sometimes being too clear-headed isn't a good thing.
Like her and Weiwei, it's probably hard for them to be happy in this life.
**
The banquet officially began, but the important figures had not yet appeared, which aroused everyone's curiosity.
[This banquet was organized by the Bai family. What could be the reason for such a grand event?]
It seems that Mr. Bai is about to announce something significant; otherwise, why would this long-time entrepreneur, who has been out of the public eye for so many years, suddenly reappear?
"I am quite curious, then, what could be so important that it would warrant Old Master Bai's personal intervention?"
......
Luo Zhiwei and Gu Youran stood together, and Gu Youran couldn't help but ask, "Weiwei, what do you think is the relationship between Bai Yuxin and Lu Jingxiao?"
"I guess they're siblings."
The Bai family is the maternal family of Lu Jingxiao's mother. Madam Lu's surname is Bai, and Bai Yuxin's surname is also Bai.
Yuxin invited them to this banquet; it would be impossible for her to have no connection with the Bai family.
"Oh, really? I thought you were childhood sweethearts."
But thinking about it, it doesn't seem like it. Bai Yuxin said that she basically grew up abroad, so it doesn't seem like they're childhood sweethearts.
"Won't you find out in a little while?"
Luo Zhiwei looked towards the stage. Just then, Old Master Bai, supported by Bai Wenyu and Bai Wenxi, walked onto the stage. Today was her sister's day, so after Bai Wenyu helped the old man onto the stage, she stood aside consciously, not wanting to steal the spotlight from the main character.
Old Master Bai stood there, looking very old, his voice both aged and deep: "Good evening, everyone. Welcome to the banquet hosted by this old man. Today... I have two important things to announce."
He got straight to the point. At his age, he didn't like small talk anymore. He preferred to get straight to the point, find a place to have some tea, and chat with his old friend.
"The first thing is my granddaughter's engagement party. She has been back from abroad for a while and will be staying in Beijing in the future. You may not have met her fiancé, but you must have heard his name."
Grandpa Bai waved to the young couple, and Bai Yuxin, like a little elf, grabbed Chris and ran onto the stage. All pretense of being a well-bred lady was nonexistent.
She stood next to Grandpa Bai, took his arm, and greeted him warmly, "Grandpa."
Grandpa Bai smiled with great affection. It's so much better to have a sweet and gentle granddaughter. She knows how to be affectionate and take care of people, unlike his eldest grandson, who has no respect for the elderly or love for the young.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is my granddaughter, the daughter of my daughter Bai Wenxi and son-in-law Zhao Wenbin." Old Master Bai then turned his gaze to Chris and solemnly introduced him: "This is my future grandson-in-law, Chris, the heir of the John family in the United States."
A commotion immediately erupted in the audience.
[He's the heir to the John family! Miss Bai is so lucky; she's so good at finding a partner.]
Good heavens, this is no longer a powerful alliance.
I heard that Chris from the John family used to be a top-tier mercenary, but he's almost retired, apparently because nobody dares to mess with him.
Are you kidding me? With that background and those connections, who would dare do anything to him?
Ha, isn't the Bai family selling their daughter?
Bai Yuxin didn't hear these words, but... Chris's hearing was exceptional, and he heard them clearly.
Chris reached out without making a sound, and a dart, resembling a hidden weapon, struck the man in the shoulder.
"ah--"
"If you dare to slander my fiancée again, I'll cripple you."
......
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