Chapter 67
Gao Yanshu was a little disappointed to see that only Gao Shanhai's female companion was there. "Where are Sister An'an and Sister Wenwen? I was thinking of taking pictures with them."
Gao Yinxi patted her younger brother on the shoulder, "Go ahead and call them back."
Gao Yanshu took off chasing after the three people ahead.
Ahead, Xu Zhuwen was whispering to Li Chian about Gao Shanhai's messy private life.
"His dad is really something, he doesn't discriminate between meat and vegetables."
"He's just like that." Li Chi'an also looked down on him.
"How could he let her come to an occasion like this?" Xu Zhuwen continued to speak out for Gao Yinxi.
“Xixi will definitely be able to handle it,” Li Chian said. “At least, Yanshu will help keep an eye on things.”
“It’s better to have a younger brother.” Xu Zhuwen also has a younger brother, and the two have been close since childhood.
For so many years she has remained unmarried and childless, much to the dissatisfaction of her parents. It is only through her younger brother's intervention that she has managed to persevere.
"Sister, let's take a picture together." Gao Yanshu quickly caught up.
"Yan Shu." The three of them turned around at the same time.
Gao Yanshu's gaze fell on Yu Shi's face. "President Yu, would you like to take a group photo with us?"
"Either is fine." Yu Shi stood next to Li Chi'an, remembering Gao Yanshu's handsome face.
Soon, he remembered that on the day he first met Li Chi'an, he took her to Six Senses, and Gao Yinxi had this young man come over and carry her inside.
"Young Master Gao, it's a pleasure to meet you."
This wasn't the first time Gao Yanshu had met Yu Shi, but it was the first time he had been so close to him.
The two are quite different in age and don't interact much, but they are aware of each other's existence.
Especially during that time, Gao Yanshu had seen him on many social occasions.
In the past, when I met him, I always felt that we didn't have much in common and nothing to talk about, so I had no intention of making friends with him. But today, he appeared at his sister's birthday party as her boyfriend.
To be honest, he was so shocked at first that he didn't know what to say. He felt as if something deep inside his pupils was shattering little by little.
It's only now that I'm starting to recover.
"You two are being too polite," Xu Zhuwen teased from the side.
Gao Yanshu immediately changed his address, "Brother, you and my sister can just call me Yanshu."
Yu Shi laughed, "Let's go."
Xu Zhuwen and Li Chian walked hand in hand.
Gao Yanshu and Yu Shi automatically followed behind.
"Brother, my sister told me you're going to hold an exhibition at our hotel during the New Year?"
“The theme has been decided,” Yu Shi said. “My team is helping me select and edit the photos.”
"I know, my sister already told me to find sponsors," Gao Yanshu said with a bright smile. "Brother, I've seen your photos online, they're so cool! Could you take me along sometime?"
“Sure,” Yu Shi agreed, “but it will take some effort to take good photos.”
"Don't worry, my physical fitness is top-notch," Gao Yanshu assured, patting his chest.
Before long, the banquet officially began.
After the host finished warming up the audience, Yuan Ergeng took the stage first to give a speech, expressing his welcome to the guests and his love for Gao Yinxi.
Then, Gao Yinxi walked onto the stage under everyone's gaze.
Her gaze swept across the room, confident and composed. "Thank you all for coming to my birthday party. I have three things to announce."
The audience fell silent immediately, and all eyes were on her.
"First, the Rose Manor, which I co-founded with my two friends, Li Chi'an and Xu Zhuwen, will have a soft opening on New Year's Day and officially open in the new year! We are positioned as a high-end healing homestay, which can meet different needs, whether it is a company team building or a family trip. It is good for the elderly to maintain health and healing; for parents to find peace and quiet; and for children to have fun. I highly recommend that you come and experience it on the weekend or during a short holiday!"
Amidst thunderous applause, she continued, "Secondly, the AI technology company I invested in will launch its Series B financing next week, and interested investors are welcome to discuss the matter afterward."
She paused briefly, gently placing her hand on her lower abdomen. "Thirdly, Mr. Yuan and I will be welcoming our first child. According to our prenuptial agreement, the child will inherit my surname and shares."
This sentence is like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.
Whispers arose from the audience, and many people looked at the two elders of the Yuan family, noticing that their faces were visibly stiff.
Gao Yinxi seemed not to hear, and walked off the stage with a smile.
Yuan Ergeng's parents looked surprised and turned to ask Yuan Ergeng, "What does it mean that the child has her surname?"
They are all old-fashioned families. They marry wives and have children to ensure the continuation of the family line. How could a son take his wife's surname?
He couldn't keep his expression in check for a moment.
Yuan Ergeng explained quietly, "This is a decision we made together. This child will take her surname first, and future children will take our surname."
Gao Yinxi had mentioned this to him before, and he only said it was okay, but he still needed to go home and discuss it with his parents. After that, he was busy and forgot about it.
He never expected that Yinxi would announce it on the spot like this, catching him completely off guard.
Before Mr. and Mrs. Yuan could say anything more, Yuan Ergeng stood up and said, "I'll explain this to you later."
Those sitting in the audience immediately understood that Yuan Ergeng and Gao Yinxi were already husband and wife when they heard them say this.
Otherwise, Mr. and Mrs. Yuan wouldn't have been so generous.
Mr. and Mrs. Yuan suppressed their tempers and quickly regained their composure and smiled.
To show their respect for Gao Yinxi, Yuan's father quickly followed Yuan's mother onto the stage and took the microphone from the host.
He stepped forward and announced loudly, "To show the Yuan family's respect and welcome for Yinxi, I will give Yinxi 20% of the shares of the newly opened Yuan family hotel as a birthday gift!"
Mother Yuan then took out an exquisite jewelry box: "This is a piece of emerald jewelry that I have treasured for many years. It has been passed down through generations of the Yuan family and is only passed down to daughters-in-law of the Yuan family. Now, I am passing it on to you, Yinxi."
Gao Yinxi accepted it generously, smiled and thanked them, "Thank you, Mom and Dad, I will cherish it."
Gao Shanhai, Gao Yinxi's father, was not to be outdone, and declared loudly, "To celebrate my upcoming promotion to grandfather, I will bestow the mining rights of a mine upon the baby in Yinxi's belly as a gift!"
The banquet was filled with enthusiastic applause, and everyone was amazed by the generosity of the two sets of parents.
Some people in the audience were also discussing it quietly:
"This is Yuan Ergeng's first wedding, and I've never seen his parents spend so much. It's true that a woman's family background is her source of confidence."
"How could the two elders of the Yuan family not be willing to part with it? Chairman Gao is giving away a whole mine with just one move. If you ask me, the child in Gao Yinxi's belly is the most blessed."
"Reincarnation is a matter of fate! There's no comparison!"
The gift-giving ceremony by Gao Shanhai and Yuan's parents brought the birthday party to a climax.
Then, friends and family members went to Gao Yinxi to present her with carefully selected gifts.
Xu Zhuwen, Li Chian, and the other two remained seated and did not join in the fun.
Those around recognized Yu Shi and Li Chi'an. Seeing their intimate behavior throughout the banquet, they couldn't help but glance at them a few more times. Some whispered among themselves, their expressions clearly showing jealousy.
"Look at Li Chi'an's smug look. He just climbed up to Yu Shi's big tree, and he really thinks he's someone important."
Xu Zhuwen immediately turned around, smiling but speaking sharply, "At least Chi'an got in by his own talent and ability to attract young people, unlike some people who just climbed the social ladder and can only rely on gossip to make their presence felt."
Those sitting not far from them were all relatives of the Yuan family. The Yuan family was large, with many members, including many young people.
Many young people who are of marriageable age were invited to attend today, and most of them brought their female companions. Xu Zhuwen accompanied Gao Yinxi and, through her work, knew some of the real socialites and heiresses in the circle.
The person looked unfamiliar, and there were members of the Yuan family sitting next to her; she was most likely a female companion who had been brought along to join in the fun.
Xu Zhuwen doesn't hold back when it comes to criticizing.
The woman blushed instantly and tried to retort, but her companion held her back.
Just then, Gao Yinxi walked over and gently patted Xu Zhuwen's arm. Her voice wasn't loud, but it was loud enough for everyone around to hear, "Don't worry about it. A mediocre person doesn't attract jealousy."
Li Chi'an is prepared; her coming today with Yu Shi may attract attention and discussion.
However, when she arrived at the scene, she found that the discussion and attention it attracted were far greater than she had imagined.
Yu Shi then took a slice of watermelon for the sulking Xu Zhuwen and placed it on her plate. Then, she took another slice and personally fed it to Li Chi'an.
Li Chi'an was initially taken aback by his intimate gesture, and then, in his affectionate and smiling eyes, her pink and white ears gradually turned red.
"Ah~" Xu Zhuwen covered her face.
She reacted quickly, pulling out her phone and snapping a picture of Li Chi'an's face. "Keep going, I can still handle this dog food."
Gao Yinxi walked over with a smile at some point, saying, "Not bad, you're showing off your love in my territory."
She put her hand on Li Chi'an's shoulder, and with her other hand picked up a slice of watermelon from the plate and started eating it. "This 8424 in our store is sweet enough."
Xu Zhuwen, as if joining in the fun, also started eating melon seeds.
Fortunately, everyone was watching the show, and Li Chi'an quickly bent down and took a bite of the melon from Yu Shi's hand.
Then, when she was about to take a second bite, she found that Yu Shi had already stuffed the rest of the melon into his mouth. "The melon is cold, I'll eat the rest."
"Tsk tsk tsk!"
Hsu Chu-wen said she couldn't bear to watch.
Gao Yinxi's expression suddenly changed, and she covered her mouth and quickly walked towards the bathroom.
Li Chian and Xu Zhuwen immediately followed, exchanging a worried glance.
In the bathroom, Gao Yinxi bent over and vomited violently into the toilet.
Li Chian gently patted her back, while Xu Zhuwen brought water and a towel.
"Why are you suddenly vomiting so badly?" Li Chi'an asked worriedly. "Weren't you feeling much better lately?"
Gao Yinxi shook her head, her face pale. "I don't know either, it just suddenly..."
Before he could finish speaking, a childish yet malicious voice came from the next cubicle, talking on the phone.
"...Don't worry, I deliberately put something in that wicked woman's plate this morning. She stole my father, and now she wants to have a little bastard to steal my inheritance? Dream on! My father and the Yuan family's assets belong to me alone, and no one can take them away..."
The three of them instantly changed their expressions.
Gao Yinxi covered her mouth, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief.
Li Chi'an was the first to react, quickly taking out his phone and recording the conversation.
After the sounds from next door disappeared, the three of them silently walked out of the bathroom.
"It's Yuan Lang." Gao Yinxi's voice trembled. "He actually..."
"Don't make a fuss yet," Li Chian said calmly. "Yinxi, contact them immediately to check the surveillance footage. Zhuwen, go find Ergeng and Yushi, and tell them that Yinxi is not feeling well and needs to go to the hospital."
Gao Yinxi nodded and immediately called Gao Yanshu, "Yanshu, help me check the banquet hall surveillance footage, focusing on whether anyone approached my plate while I was away from my seat... Yes, right now."
A moment later, Gao Yanshu called back, her voice laced with suppressed anger, "Sister, the surveillance footage shows that Yuan Lang did indeed put something in your plate while you were away. I've saved the video evidence."
Gao Yinxi closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and when she opened them again, she had regained her composure. "Okay, I understand. Please keep this under wraps for me and don't let anyone else here know, including Dad and Yuan Ergeng's parents."
"I understand." Gao Yanshu sounded worried on the phone. "Sister, are you alright? Are you alright?"
"Could you help me and Ergeng greet everyone here? Wenwen, An'an, and I are going to the hospital."
Soon, Yuan Ergeng and Yu Shi rushed over.
After listening to the recording, Yuan Ergeng's face turned ashen.
“We’re going to the hospital for a checkup.” After making the decision decisively, he looked at Xu Zhuwen and Li Chian, “You two come with me.”
"Do you have a driver? If not, I'll drive," Yu Shi said, offering to help.
"Okay, thanks, brother." Yuan Ergeng patted Yu Shi on the shoulder with a stern face.
The atmosphere inside the car was heavy on the way to the hospital.
Yuan Er held Gao Yinxi's hand tightly, constantly comforting her, "Wife, nothing will happen, nothing will happen."
Gao Yinxi remained silent, only staring at the rapidly receding street scene outside the window, her hand unconsciously protecting her lower abdomen.
Upon arriving at the hospital, with the help of Xu Zhuwen and Li Chian, Yuan Ergeng helped Gao Yinxi to the emergency room for examination.
After explaining the situation to the doctor, the emergency room doctor gave Gao Yinxi the green light all the way.
After an emergency examination, the doctor told them, "Fortunately, the dosage was very small and did not have a serious impact on the fetus."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"I suggest you get plenty of rest and avoid stress and strenuous exercise."
“Okay, we will.” Gao Yinxi was still in a state of extreme shock and anger and had no energy to respond to the doctor.
Xu Zhuwen and Li Chian followed beside her, listening attentively to the doctor's instructions.
After leaving the consultation room, Yuan Ergeng was both relieved and furious. "Langlang, how dare he! I will handle this, wife. I will make sure you never face such danger again."
He held Gao Yinxi's hand and made a sincere promise.
Gao Yinxi closed her eyes wearily. "I don't want to discuss this now. Take me home first."
On the way back, the atmosphere in the car relaxed a little, but it wasn't much better than on the way there.
Yuan Ergeng was relegated to the passenger seat to accompany Yu Shi as he drove.
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