Chapter 276 Tsk, young people...
Today's birthday party was hosted by Gu Jinhong.
Lu Fengqing was naturally unwilling.
She would rather have that man surnamed Xie come than see that old geezer Gu Jinhong.
Not only Huo Yao, but even Dou Meijuan advised her, saying that this was the best thing for Rui Rui.
In fact, Lu Fengqing also knew that in this patriarchal society, only by gaining the approval of one's father's family could one avoid being gossiped about. Gu Jinhong was the head of the Gu family, and as a descendant of the Gu family, Rui Rui could only avoid being looked down upon if she gained his recognition.
For Rui Rui's sake, Lu Fengqing finally compromised.
However, after the birthday party, everyone went their separate ways, and she was not going to make peace with Gu Jinhong because of this.
She will never forgive that old geezer in her life.
"Dear friends and guests, good afternoon! Today is the fifth birthday of my great-grandson, Lu Chenrui. I would like to thank you all for coming..."
After Gu Jinhong finished his opening remarks, Gu Suixing led Rui Rui onto the stage, followed by Huo Yao pushing Gu Zhenjun.
Lu Fengqing did not follow.
Rui Rui is indeed a descendant of the Gu family, but she and Gu Suixing are not married yet, so she is not a daughter-in-law of the Gu family. No one can say anything to her if she doesn't go up.
Even so, quite a few people still cast their gazes toward Lu Fengqing.
Zhong Qing came with the Zhang family today, and she and Zhang Qin stood on either side of the Zhang family.
She noticed that Lu Fengqing hadn't gone up, and like everyone else, she began searching for Lu Fengqing in the crowd.
These past few days she has inquired a lot about Miss Lu, and learned that Lu Fengqing and Tang Xingzhou had been engaged, and that Madam Tang disliked Lu Fengqing, her prospective daughter-in-law, very much. She also heard that Gu Jinhong disliked Lu Fengqing very much.
Now it seems...
A glint of light flickered in Zhong Qing's eyes, and when she looked back at the stage, her gaze was intense.
Zhang Qin suddenly glanced at Zhong Qing and, seeing the expression on Zhong Qing's face, scoffed inwardly.
She was genuinely curious about where her cousin got the confidence to think she could break up Miss Lu and the Crown Prince.
They don't even take a piss and look at themselves in the mirror to see what they look like.
She's not as pretty as others, not as well as they are in terms of figure, and even her education level isn't as high as Lu Fengqing's.
Lu Fengqing graduated from University A, while her cousin got her degree from a foreign diploma mill, making her even less qualified than Lu Fengqing.
She was already considered to be marrying above her station when she was with Gu Jingdong, and now she actually dares to covet Gu Suixing.
It really proves the saying: the less capable you are, the bigger your face is!
Lu Fengqing ignored the gazes of those around her and met Gu Suixing's eyes when he looked over.
Gu Suixing suddenly smiled, her eyes crinkling.
Lu Fengqing was taken aback, but a smile appeared on her face.
"Niannian," a gentle voice came.
Lu Fengqing turned her head and saw that the Xie family members were standing behind her at some point.
The one who called out to Lu Fengqing just now was Xie Chaowan.
When the Xie family suddenly arrived, the two brothers, Lu Yinghui and Lu Yingliang, still didn't give them a friendly look, but ultimately said nothing and acquiesced.
Regardless of what the two families have to do, they cannot show it on this occasion, lest they become a laughingstock.
Lu Fengqing stood between the Lu family and the Xie family.
The various gazes around them all changed at that moment.
Previously, they had speculated whether the Gu family had not yet accepted Miss Lu, but now they changed their minds.
The Xie family clearly acknowledges Miss Lu.
As the only daughter and princess of the Xie family, Lu Fengqing's status is unmatched by any other heiress or socialite in the entire City A. If the Gu family doesn't even look down on her, they'll have to go to heaven to find a wife.
Clearly, it was Miss Lu herself who didn't want to go up.
Indeed, although the Crown Prince proposed to Miss Lu, the two are not yet married, nor even formally engaged, so it is indeed inappropriate.
Soon, all the guests' attention returned to the stage.
The person speaking on stage now is Gu Zhenjun, who is in a wheelchair.
This is the first time Gu Zhenjun has appeared in public since his car accident.
Everyone had heard about Gu Zhenjun waking up, but they didn't know how he was doing. Now they could see it for themselves.
After Gu Zhenjun finished speaking, he handed the microphone to his son.
Gu Suixing glanced in the direction where Lu Fengqing was standing and slowly said, "My grandfather and father have already said what needed to be said. But there are some things I can only say myself. Today is my son Rui Rui's birthday, but the person I most want to thank and wish to celebrate with is my fiancée..."
From below the stage, Huo Huai'an clicked his tongue and said, "That's really flashy."
In front of everyone, they not only exchanged glances and flirted, but also confessed their love in public. Didn't they say enough last night?
Huo Huai Sui snorted: "It's better than you being so promiscuous in your own backyard!"
Huo Xiao nodded in agreement and took the opportunity to say, "Sui Sui already has a boyfriend. You're not young anymore. Even if you're not in a rush to get married, it's time to find a girlfriend."
"...Wait a minute." Huo Huai'an thought he had misheard. "When did she get a boyfriend?"
Huo Huai Sui never expected that after keeping it a secret for so long and so well, her father would just blurt it out. Seeing her brother's dangerous expression, the alarm bells in her head went off like crazy. She silently backed away, ready to run away at any moment.
"You didn't know?" Huo Xiao said, "The young man came to deliver snacks to Sui Sui the other day, and I happened to see him. The two of them were all lovey-dovey downstairs...tsk, young people these days..."
The more Huo Xiao talked, the more he missed his wife.
It's been so many years, why hasn't his wife gotten over it yet?
So what if... so what if I do it one less time each night? Sigh.
Huo Huai'an said in a sinister tone, "Huo, Huai, Sui..."
"Dad, I'm going to the bathroom." Huo Huai Sui said, then immediately turned and slipped away.
Huo Huai'an wanted to follow, but Huo Xiao stopped him, "Why are you running around? I see there are quite a few unmarried ladies here today. Pick one you like, and I'll propose to her."
Huo Huai'an: "...Dad, don't do anything rash."
"Then go ahead and do whatever you want." Huo Xiao scoffed. "What's the use of just being a flirt at home? If you're so capable, bring me a grandson."
Huo Huai'an: "..."
Xie Qinglan, who had been watching Huo Huaisui, also slipped away upon seeing this.
Huo Huai Sui did go to the restroom, but after she finished, she didn't plan to go back.
Next to the banquet hall, a children's play area was set up specifically for the guests' children, and she planned to go there to play with the kids.
Her brother wouldn't possibly chase her there.
Huo Huai Sui washed his hands and came out of the women's restroom, where he saw a conman.
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