Chapter 205: Birthday Banquet
After the surveillance footage was retrieved, Tan Zhixu quickly located Xu Yihuan.
When Tan Zhixu saw Xu Yihuan get into that car, he was both angry and anxious.
It's all his fault. He insisted on taking Xu Yihuan to some mountain to watch fireworks. Now look what happened, they didn't get to see the fireworks, and Xu Yihuan ran away.
Tan Zhixu was so angry that even the mole between his eyebrows turned red.
Tan Zhixu felt overwhelmed, but since things had come to this point, he could only put these matters aside for now and focus on dealing with his grandfather's hospitalization.
Although the doctor said it was low blood sugar, he's not stupid; this doesn't look like low blood sugar at all.
It seems the old man is hiding something from him.
Tan Zhixu hesitated for a long time between investigating the matter thoroughly and respecting the old man's wishes. In the end, he felt that it didn't matter whether he respected the old man or not, as long as he was still alive.
Upon checking, another week had passed.
Even with his abilities, he couldn't figure out the reason for this until the old man was discharged from the hospital.
He probably understands why now; the only person who can act so arrogantly towards him is the old man.
Furthermore, something that my father-in-law is keeping so secret must be a very important matter.
So they waited until the day Grandpa Tan was discharged from the hospital.
Tan Zhixu stood tall and elegantly in front of Grandpa Tan's sickbed, his hands casually in his pockets, his eyes lowered as he looked down at his grandfather.
"Oh, you're feeling better again?" Tan Zhixu raised an eyebrow, a hint of sarcasm in his voice.
"What are you saying? Shouldn't I be alright?"
It's common knowledge that when the old man feels guilty, his voice gets loud.
Tan Zhixu chuckled and sat down next to Old Master Tan. Although he had clearly recovered, Tan Zhixu still felt a sickly aura about him.
He couldn't help but frown: "Old man, what exactly was wrong with you? Are you really cured?"
Why would I lie to you? If you don't believe me, go ask a doctor!
If he could really get anything out of him, would he still be here?!
Tan Zhixu lowered his eyes and said, "Fine, it's your own body."
"Let's go, you're discharged from the hospital. It's your birthday next week, aren't you happy? We're even having the Dragon Boat Festival with us."
Grandpa Tan snorted twice, annoyed: "I would be even happier if you had let me hold my great-grandson sooner!"
Speaking of this, Tan Zhixu thought of Xu Yihuan again.
Xu Yihuan should have returned from Tang Wanhua's place by now, right?
Thinking of Xu Yihuan, Tan Zhixu was reminded of someone who wasn't a very nice person, and he couldn't help but feel irritated.
Just then, Tan Zhixu received a message on his phone, which he glanced at without the old man noticing.
He casually typed a few words: "That's enough, don't worry about it. Go and search for another one, go and search for Jiang Jinnan."
Since Huanhuan and Jiang Jinnan are entangled, he will make Jiang Jinnan withdraw voluntarily.
As far as he knew, Jiang Jinnan was not a well-behaved child. He had liked teasing cats and dogs since he was a child, but this was not an ordinary kind of liking.
His fondness is all-encompassing, from the inside out, from the inside out to the skin and fur.
Furthermore, Jiang Jinnan is extremely possessive; if he takes a fancy to a small animal or something, he would rather destroy it than give it to someone else.
He refused to believe that he couldn't find a single problem in Jiangjin South.
Huanhuan would never like someone with such low moral character.
As Tan Zhixu thought about it, his brows and eyes relaxed considerably, and his eyes curved into a smile.
A week passed quickly, and Mr. Tan's birthday arrived as scheduled.
Since the day Tan Zhixu abandoned her on the road, Xu Yihuan has hardly seen Tan Zhixu again, although an e-invitation for her birthday was sent to her email.
It was posted by Mr. Tan himself, and I don't know if Tan Zhixu was involved.
Tan Zhixu quickly learned that Xu Yihuan had returned to school, but he was busy preparing for his grandfather's birthday banquet and didn't have time to go see Xu Yihuan for a while.
Until the day before the banquet.
Pei Yi'an suddenly appeared at the school gate of Xu Yihuan, blocking her path.
She looked at Xu Yihuan with bright, sparkling eyes.
"Huanhuan..."
Xu Yihuan was wearing headphones when she was stopped without realizing it. She looked up and was instantly met with her mother's deep gaze.
Xu Yihuan's lips twitched slightly: "Aunt Pei... what's wrong?"
Pei Yi'an tried hard to suppress the joy in her eyes and shook her head reservedly: "It's nothing. Tomorrow is Grandpa Tan's birthday banquet. I came to tell you. Don't forget."
"I'll pick you up at four o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The old man's birthday banquet doesn't start until six, but it wouldn't be good for us to arrive right on time..."
Xu Yihuan quickly nodded in agreement.
"Okay, no problem. I don't have class tomorrow afternoon, anytime is fine."
Pei Yi'an smiled and nodded, then looked at Xu Yihuan with deep affection without saying anything more.
Xu Yihuan felt a little awkward under her gaze. This was such a small matter; couldn't they have just talked about it online? Why make such a special trip?
Or perhaps Pei Yi'an actually came to see Pei Yutang and just wanted to let her know.
Xu Yihuan suddenly felt that this possibility was much greater.
Xu Yihuan suddenly realized and said, "Ah, you're here to see Pei Yutang, right? Today's classes are over, she's probably already home."
Pei Yi'an was surprised that Xu Yihuan would think that way, and immediately waved her hand anxiously: "No, no."
Under Xu Yihuan's gaze, Pei Yi'an said again, "Actually, it's like this, I've never eaten at the Peking University cafeteria before. Would it be convenient for you to take me to eat at the Peking University cafeteria?"
Xu Yihuan lowered her guard: "Sure, let's go then."
The next day, Pei Yi'an indeed came to pick up Xu Yihuan on time.
Xu Yihuan arrived at the Tan family's house in Pei Yi'an's car.
This wasn't her first time visiting the Tan family, but the Tan family seemed more sophisticated than ever before.
The rows of luxury cars in front of the courtyard, with their various leopard-shaped license plates, all showcase the prosperity inside.
Even Director Liu, inside, was the one pouring drinks for others and currying favor with them.
Xu Yihuan suddenly felt that this was not a proper birthday party, but rather a stage for fame and fortune.
Although she had only met Old Master Tan a few times, she didn't think he cared about those who flattered him.
Xu Yihuan frowned, suppressing her discomfort, and followed Pei Yi'an into the venue together.
The gifts and monetary gifts were already registered at the entrance.
Inside, people were clinking glasses and exchanging toasts, each with a fake smile on their face. They were praising each other to the skies, but who knows who might be stabbing someone in the back behind their back.
Pei Yi'an's status was that of someone in the upper-middle class, so naturally many people would try to curry favor with him.
Xu Yihuan gently patted Pei Yi'an and told her.
"I'll go look around somewhere else first, Aunt Pei, you can chat for now."
After Xu Yihuan finished speaking, she turned and left. Pei Yi'an reached out Er Kang's hand, and seeing that she was about to leave, she wanted to follow her. But the next second, she was blocked by a newly served wine glass and could only watch Xu Yihuan leave.
Xu Yihuan wanted to find a quiet place to sit for a while.
She tried to leave after the banquet officially began, but it seemed no one was willing to give her that chance.
The next second, a sarcastic voice rang out.
"Hey, isn't this the daughter of Mr. Xu, the newly rich tycoon of Beijing? What are you doing here?"
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