In the backyard of the Qin family, Old Master Qin and Old Madam Qin were somewhat unhappy. Hearing the laughter coming from the front yard, they shook their heads helplessly.
"Old man, why don't you go to the front yard? The children have come twice already." Old Mrs. Qin didn't want to go either, but she couldn't resist the children's repeated urging and pleading.
Old Master Qin frowned, put down the watering can, and said with his hands behind his back, "I'm going out for a walk. You go and check on the front yard."
After saying that, he turned and left without looking back.
"Hey, you old man." Old Mrs. Qin looked at his back with a huff, but made no attempt to stop him.
She also felt that her daughter-in-law's birthday celebration was somewhat inappropriate.
However, the old man could avoid it, but she couldn't. Things had already come to this point, and she still had to save face for her; otherwise, it would be her son's face that would be damaged.
"Grandma, where's Grandpa? We're waiting for him to go over and start the feast." Qin Xuan was urged by her mother to come over and ask about the situation.
"Your grandfather just received a notice that he's going to a meeting. Let's go, let's go over there." Grandma Qin casually made up an excuse without batting an eye.
Qin Xuan didn't think much of it and couldn't help but complain, "Why another meeting? I finally have a day off, and I can't even have a moment of peace."
"Yes, not a single day is peaceful," Old Mrs. Qin echoed, but her words were actually directed at Tong Aizhen.
It's my 50th birthday, I don't know what's so great about it. Why not just have a simple meal with the family? Why invite everyone? Now look what's happened, everyone knows about it, and it's attracted a bunch of people with ulterior motives. They have ulterior motives.
When Grandma Qin arrived at the front yard, a group of people stood up and greeted her. She responded to each of them, "Please sit down, everyone. Today is my eldest daughter-in-law's special day. I originally only wanted the family to get together, but I didn't expect everyone to be so kind as to come. Please forgive me if there is anything I haven't done well in terms of hospitality."
"Madam, you flatter me. Today's banquet was very well done. Next month is my husband's birthday, and I'm planning to throw one for him too. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate with us..."
"Okay, we'll definitely be there."
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Everyone put in their best effort, and the banquet did create a platform for everyone to interact. For some people, it was an opportunity, and they couldn't wait to hold more banquets.
Qin Xuan didn't invite the old man, but whispered something in Tong Aizhen's ear. Tong Aizhen looked a little upset, but forced a smile and waved to her son.
Upon hearing the old lady's words, even the last vestige of her smile vanished. The little bit of vanity she had built up crumbled instantly.
Old Master Qin went out through the back gate of the Qin family home and strolled along the alley, followed by his bodyguard.
"You can go back now. I'll just go for a walk in the park. I don't need you to come with me."
The old man sent the guard away, but then walked further and further away.
Qin Yumei stayed upstairs and didn't come down; she didn't like this kind of commotion.
The noise downstairs was making her feel upset.
More than two months have passed since Gu Tingjiang last came to talk about their daughter. News from Gu Tingjiang has been coming in sporadically, but none of it is good, which has made her anxious again.
Almost there, almost there... Is it always almost there, but will we never reach the end?
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