Pei Nian's mind went blank for a moment, "Them?"
"Those few blind fools! I'll show them how the Huo family has mistreated their daughter-in-law!"
Fan Ya-wen said this through gritted teeth, her hands almost crushing the steering wheel.
Pei Nian lowered her head and chuckled softly. The pigeon egg on her finger radiated a luxurious glow that didn't belong to her. Although she wasn't used to it, she felt a strange warmth in her heart.
Fan Ya-wen drove very fast and had her bodyguard contact the other ladies on the way.
The ladies, who usually couldn't curry favor with Mrs. Huo, were all flattered when they heard that she was organizing a mahjong game. They readily agreed and arrived at the agreed location before Mrs. Huo.
Pei Nian followed Fan Yawen into the club. She looked around; it was quiet, elegant, and extremely luxurious. The person who came out to greet Mrs. Huo also seemed to be of high status, but in front of Fan Yawen, he still appeared respectful and humble.
Before entering the private room, Fan Yawen stopped and bent her arm, giving Pei Nian a wink.
Pei Nian paused, then hesitantly reached out her hand. Fan Ya Wen grabbed it and placed it in the crook of her arm, giving her an annoyed look. "Didn't Jing Nan say you were quite straightforward? Why are you so slow!"
Pei Nian lowered her head slightly.
"Hey, show your fingers!" Fan Yawen whispered. "What's the point of coming here if you don't?"
Pei Nian did as instructed.
Normally she has a cold face and keeps strangers at bay, but now she's as docile as a little rabbit, listening to whatever Fan Ya-wen says.
"Oh my!" Fan Ya-wen greeted as soon as they entered the private room, "Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Zheng, Mrs. Li! It's been so long... Hahahaha!"
"Well……"
The three people looked at each other in bewilderment.
Such enthusiastic Mrs. Huo is indeed rare, but they are Mrs. Sun, Mrs. Zhou, and Mrs. Wu...
Besides, didn't we just see each other at the coffee shop this afternoon?
The others didn't dare say anything more, and could only smile awkwardly, then echo Mrs. Huo's words: "Yes, yes, it's been a long time! Mrs. Huo looks even better than the last time we met!"
"Of course!" Fan Yawen sat down at the table and specially asked someone to move a seat for Pei Nian as well.
The large diamond ring on Pei Nian's hand shone with seven colors.
Now everyone exchanged glances, knowing who to curry favor with. Not only did they consistently let Fan Ya-wen win at cards, but they also frequently offered their opinions:
"Not only is Mrs. Huo a skilled card player, but she also has an exceptional eye for talent! The daughter-in-law she chose is truly outstanding!"
"Yes, Mrs. Huo, I was originally planning to introduce my daughter to Young Master Nan, but it seems that Mrs. Huo is not giving us this opportunity to climb the social ladder!"
"What?!" Fan Yawen raised an eyebrow, maintaining her composure, but the smile on her lips was already impossible to hide. "This is hardly my daughter-in-law; it's not even close to being settled yet!"
"No?" The ladies were surprised. "She's not your daughter-in-law, so why are you buying her such a big diamond ring?"
"I think this person's fortune will soon take a turn for the better!"
"Not only is there a left-falling stroke, but there's also a right-falling stroke!"
"Haha..." Fan Yawen laughed heartily, pushing the cards aside. "I won!"
Then came a chorus of praise.
Pei Nian's mind went blank, and then the ladies all turned their attention to her, showing their maternal smiles.
"This girl sat quietly to the side, not saying much, but with an extraordinary air about her, very much like Mrs. Huo back in the day!"
"Of course!" Fan Yawen blurted out without thinking, but then regretted it as soon as the words left her mouth.
He revealed his true feelings so easily; how will he maintain a facade in front of this girl in the future...?
"Um... Niannian! Go to the car and get my Hermès!"
Pei Nian chuckled lightly and immediately stood up.
"Mrs. Huo, this girl is really wonderful!" one of the ladies praised sincerely. "She's beautiful, doesn't talk much, and is very obedient to you! As the saying goes, one should marry a virtuous wife. I think she's a perfect match for your Jingnan!"
Mrs. Huo wrapped her shawl tighter around herself, tidied her hair with her hands, and could no longer hide her smug expression.
But he was still quite stubborn: "Hey, don't talk nonsense! I didn't agree to that."
"Mrs. Huo doesn't agree?" Another lady's eyes darted around. "My son is still single, so how about..."
"What do you want to do?" Fan Yawen immediately glared at her.
When she glared at him, no one dared to speak.
Fan Yawen coughed twice, gave her a "you'd better watch yourself" look, and slowly walked out.
At this moment, Pei Nian also brought the limited edition Hermes bag and happened to see Fan Yawen outside the private room.
Fan Yawen took the bag. She had been quite pleased with the compliments from the other ladies, and now she found Pei Nian more and more pleasing to the eye—in fact, she had never disliked her from the very beginning.
She just didn't want to reveal it easily.
She had been proud her whole life, and very few people could catch her eye. She really didn't want to admit that she had felt a fondness for Pei Nian, this quiet and beautiful girl with no family background, from the very first moment she saw her... It just didn't make sense to her!
In reality, mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law are natural enemies! Aren't mothers-in-law always dissatisfied with their daughters-in-law?
So she could only put on a haughty facade, pretending to be very dissatisfied, to find some balance for herself.
"Auntie." Pei Nian called out softly as she reached the door.
"Is something wrong?" Fan Yawen glanced at her. "If it's nothing important, get in the car. I'll take you home."
“This matter… is quite important.” Pei Nian took off the ring and carefully placed it in her palm.
Fan Yawen's eyes widened instantly.
What does this mean? Is she going to return the ring to her?
“Auntie, I can’t accept this ring,” Pei Nian said in a low voice. “I know I don’t meet your standards for a daughter-in-law. You bought this ring for me to wear just to let those ladies know that you, the dignified Mrs. Huo, would not mistreat anyone. Now that your purpose has been achieved, I have no need to wear it anymore. This is very valuable, please keep it safe.”
After saying that, Pei Nian bowed slightly to her and prepared to leave.
This move left Fan Ya-wen dumbfounded.
Is your mind really that clear?
So she shouted to stop Pei Nian, hurriedly went around to her, and forced the ring back into her hands.
"Aunt……"
"What's given to you is given to you! Why are you making such a fuss?" Fan Yawen rolled her eyes one after another. "I never ask for things back after I give them away. You can keep them!"
"But……"
"If you don't want it, just throw it away!" Fan Yawen emphasized, walking briskly in her high heels, and said with disdain, "I won't do something so shameful as to bring back something I've given away! Are you trying to embarrass me?"
Pei Nian wanted to say something, but saw that Mrs. Huo had already walked away. The bodyguards behind her all followed, and none of them seemed to have any intention of taking her home.
She shook her head helplessly, gave a wry smile, and felt that the large diamond ring in her hand was like a hot potato.
Just then, a familiar voice came from not far away: "You don't want such a good thing? Big sister, you're not really from the Ancient Tomb Sect, are you?"
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