Shen Linyue and He Xiao's expressions were synchronized; they were both surprised by the sudden appearance of the man.
"Why are you back?" Shen Linyue asked, feeling inexplicably uneasy in his gaze.
Could He Liyu have actually listened to all the nonsense He Xiao was saying?
He Xiao snapped out of his daze and immediately stepped forward, saying righteously, "You're not allowed to let that Li guy come again. If he does, your daughter will be gone."
He Liyu pursed his lips, his expression remaining cold and indifferent, and said only, "Ah Xiao, don't talk nonsense."
If He Liyu hadn't been there, Shen Linyue would have been so angry that she would have rushed up and ripped He Xiao's head open.
Why does this brat keep causing trouble for his mother?!
"I have nothing to do with Li Yanxi. He Xiao is just making things up." Shen Linyue glared at He Xiao, then looked at He Liyu with a hint of pity in her eyes: "You should control your son! He framed me, so take away all his allowance!"
Now it was He Xiao's turn to be incredulous: "How could you be so cruel? I don't know who spent my allowance on."
"Then explain your relationship. What's the panic?" He Xiao crossed his arms and looked at her calmly.
The two children chattered back and forth, and He Liyu frowned, but quickly discerned the truth from their brief exchange.
"I know everything." The man's calm words silenced both of them.
The two of them turned to look at him. He Liyu glanced at Shen Linyue before saying, "It is A-Yue's right to like whomever she wants. A-Xiao, you cannot overstep your bounds."
He Xiao: ...It's better not to speak.
Shen Linyue hurriedly walked towards He Liyu: "I have no interest in Li Yanxi. I only sought him out for..."
With three people present, she couldn't speak, and she was also afraid that He Liyu would find out that she had been secretly investigating her.
Because she was rejected when she asked him last time.
He Liyu looked down at the girl's conflicted face, a slight smile curving his thin lips.
"I believe you."
Shen Linyue's eyelids trembled slightly. "You really believe me?"
"Yes," He Liyu continued to comfort her.
Shen Linyue: ...I always felt that he seemed a little unhappy.
Moreover, she herself was also panicked, which made her even more at a loss.
After He Liyu finished looking at them, he turned around and went upstairs, leaving only the mother and son in the room again.
Shen Linyue's resentful gaze fell on the culprit: "It's all your fault!"
He Xiao was baffled and equally annoyed, saying, "What's it to me? Old He has already let you date freely, and you're still not happy?"
Oh, he's still unhappy. Old He is so irresponsible!
Even though the young cabbage is about to be taken advantage of, he's still so calm. He can't possibly stay calm at all.
Realizing he might have gone too far, He Xiao began to reflect on himself.
After a dozen seconds, he looked at Shen Linyue and said, "Alright, let's leave it at that. It was my fault. I won't mention it again."
This is so inexplicable. Why does he care so much about Lin Yue?
Shen Linyue rolled her eyes at him, too lazy to pay him any attention.
...
Jiang Yanxin's birthday banquet was held in the suburbs. The hotel was decorated like a European castle and had an artificial lake right outside. The scenery was very beautiful and refreshing.
As Shen Linyue was helped out of the car by He Liyu, she heard He Xiao complaining from the side.
"Really ordinary."
Shen Linyue: ...
"Ah Xiao, don't run around, protect Ah Yue." He Liyu gave him a warning glance.
He Xiao pouted but didn't refute him, obediently following Shen Linyue's side.
"It's awfully cold outside. Shall we go in? I don't know if we chose this place to enjoy the scenery or to freeze, since it's almost winter." He muttered under his breath.
As Shen Linyue listened to He Xiao's words, a subtle smile crept onto her lips.
That's just how they are; their tempers flare up quickly and subside just as fast. Yesterday they were arguing fiercely, but today they can sit together chatting and gossiping.
"I think you're right."
As the two children whispered to each other, they followed He Liyu, who was holding the invitation, into the hotel.
The hotel's interior is just as luxurious as its exterior, resembling a palace.
"Mr. He, what a rare guest! I thought you wouldn't come." Jiang Yanxin's voice came as soon as he walked in.
The three looked over and there stood Jiang Yanxin, the head of the household. She was wearing a silver-white cheongsam that perfectly outlined her figure.
At 41, Jiang Yanxin still retains her charm and maintains an excellent figure, looking like she's in her late twenties.
Standing next to her was a young man in a white suit, Jiang Zhixing, who gave He Liyu a polite smile.
"Uncle He".
He Liyu's expression remained indifferent throughout. He nodded politely but distantly and said, "Since President Jiang has invited my father-in-law, I naturally have to come and see how grand President Jiang's banquet is."
Jiang Yanxin's smile froze slightly, and she glared at him reproachfully: "Mr. He, what are you saying? It's only natural for my godfather to come and celebrate my birthday."
He Liyu smiled indifferently, nodded but remained silent.
Jiang Yanxin wasn't embarrassed and shifted her gaze to Shen Linyue and He Xiao. When she saw Shen Linyue's delicate and pretty face, her eyes went blank for two seconds before she smiled and said to Jiang Zhixing beside her.
"Ah Xing, take good care of your classmates." After saying that, he said to He Liyu, "Please come in, Mr. He. Let the children play with each other."
“My son, A-Xing, has grown up and can stand on his own now. He got first place in the grade again in the midterm exams.” Jiang Yan thought to herself, her tone slightly arrogant as she spoke to Jiang Zhixing.
"Oh, not bad," He Liyu replied indifferently.
Jiang Yanxin: ……
Before leaving, He Liyu glanced at Shen Linyue and received a sweet, reassuring smile from her before slowly walking into the lobby.
The hall was now filled with the sounds of clinking glasses and lively conversation. Many well-known figures in the industry had arrived, and even some political figures were present.
This shows how much face Jiang Yanxin has.
However, none of this concerned Shen Linyue; she didn't know anyone.
Her gaze swept across the crowd, but she didn't see her father, whom she had been longing for day and night. She felt a sense of relief followed by disappointment.
"Come on, follow me." After the parents left, Jiang Zhixing said casually, no longer pretending.
He Xiao wasn't going to indulge him either, and rolled his eyes: "We'll find somewhere to stay ourselves, who needs your help?"
Jiang Zhixing already knew that he was rude and lacked manners, so he just frowned and said, "The second floor is the dining area, and there are private rooms on the third floor. Please make yourselves at home."
After saying this, he prepared to leave, but was stopped by He Xiao the next moment.
Where is my maternal grandfather?
Jiang Zhixing curled his lips into a sneer and said, "Of course, it's the grand finale, don't miss it."
Jiang Zhixing left, and He Xiao pondered his words, feeling that he had ill intentions.
Shen Linyue also felt something was wrong, but Jiang Zhixing had already left, so there was no need to pursue it for the time being.
"Ah Xiao, let's go check on the three of them. You can come out and keep an eye on things outside in a bit," Shen Linyue said.
He Xiao naturally had no objection to her arrangement, and even smiled as he said, "When my grandfather comes, I'll introduce you to him."
Shen Linyue's face stiffened.
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