Two days later, Political Commissar Xu held his birthday banquet.
Unlike Xue Chongshan's lavish banquet, he only invited two tables of people to his small villa.
This surprised Xu Nuo and Li Xian somewhat.
Political Commissar Xu smiled broadly: "Li Xian, Xiao Nuo, I'm so glad you could come."
Xu Nuo and Li Xian stood side by side, one in a white dress and the other in black, one with a bright smile and the other with a cold and handsome demeanor. It was truly impossible to find any incompatibility between them.
During the conversation, Political Commissar Xu did not hold back his praise for Xu Nuo and Li Xian: "I was wondering what kind of female comrade could catch Li Xian's eye, but after meeting her, I know now."
Ji Meiling and Su Peiyi exchanged a glance, seemingly unconcerned.
Anyone can say polite words.
Although Xu Nuo was indeed quite good, a woman's ability to win a man's affection is never based on her own skills.
Ji Meiling led Su Peiyi over: "Mr. Li is here."
Li Xian and Xu Nuo were sitting on the sofa talking to Political Commissar Xu. Upon hearing this, they simply nodded to Ji Meiling as a greeting.
He didn't even say a word to her.
Ji Meiling's expression visibly stiffened for a moment, but she quickly concealed it and said to Xu Nuo, "It's truly an honor for us, Mr. Li and Ms. Xu, to be here. My daughter, Xiaoqin, has always praised you, saying that you are both capable and beautiful. When you come to our home, we must have a good chat with you."
Xu Xiaoqin is fifteen years old this year. Although Xu Nuo is only a few years older than her, their thinking is on completely different levels.
Xu Nuo felt she had nothing to talk about with Ji Meiling's daughter, so she simply replied politely, "Thank you, you're too kind."
Without even mentioning that they would go with her to meet Xiaoqin, they simply dismissed her like that, leaving Ji Meiling truly displeased.
No matter how capable Li Xian is, her husband is still a political commissar. This Xu Nuo is really showing her no respect.
Xu Nuo not only showed no respect, but also pretended not to understand Ji Meiling's words while chatting intimately with Xu Hongmei.
Xu Hongmei originally just came over to say hello.
She was different from the loud and boisterous Xu Xiaoqin. Perhaps because she lost her mother at a young age, her father remarried not long after and brought back a daughter. He claimed to others that she was his ex-wife's daughter with someone else, but everyone knew the truth.
She has a distance from her family and has become increasingly silent and sensitive.
Xu Nuo asked her, "Hongmei, has your skin been itchy these past few days? It looks like you're having an allergic reaction."
Xu Hongmei was surprised that Xu Nuo would notice, and said somewhat embarrassedly, "It looks like it got a little sunburned yesterday."
Seeing Xu Hongmei's honest appearance, Xu Nuo felt sorry for her: "She is indeed injured, and her skin is peeling. Come back with me later, and I will get you a bottle of moisturizing oil. Remember to apply it regularly."
Xu Hongmei was a little surprised. She and Xu Nuo had only greeted each other and had never spoken. She said apologetically, "It's alright, I'm used to it. I'll be fine in a couple of days. Nuomei's products are so good, it would be a waste to give them to me."
Ji Meiling glanced at Xu Hongmei but said nothing. It was clear that the stepmother and stepdaughter were at odds.
Xu Nuo couldn't help but wonder what role her father, Political Commissar Xu, played in all of this.
Li Xu Zibing went to Zhong Xu to apply for a job and started from the bottom. Li Xian only found out about this later.
Whenever Political Commissar Xu speaks to Li Xian, Li Xian will definitely give him face and ask his subordinates to take care of Xu Zibing.
However, Political Commissar Xu knew nothing about Xu Zibing's affairs in Zhongxu.
The father-son relationship was clearly not good.
Xu Nuo immediately lost interest, and his good impression of Political Commissar Xu also diminished considerably.
"You can't do that, it'll get worse if you do." She looked at Xu Hongmei's peeling cheeks and said with some heartache, "I remember your mother and Peiyi both used Nomi moisturizing oil. If I had given it to you earlier, your face would have been better by now."
The "your mother" that Xu Nuo mentioned was naturally Ji Meiling. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, it made Ji Meiling very angry.
Su Peiyi reacted quickly, looking guilty, and said, "I didn't know that Nuomei's moisturizing oil could also treat sunburn. If I had known, I would have given it to Hongmei earlier. Sister Hongmei, why don't you come to my room with me and I'll apply it for you."
Xu Hongmei said coldly, "No need."
Xu Nuo also said, "No need, come with me to get a bottle later. We've improved the formula this time, so it's even more effective."
With the improved formula, Xu Nuo's magic touch has been upgraded once again, resulting in a continuous supply of products with even better quality.
Before Xu Hongmei could speak, Ji Meiling couldn't help but say, "Miss Xu, your Nuomei has new products? Oh, that's wonderful! I just finished using up the ones I bought recently, you..."
Xu Nuo looked at Ji Meiling and smiled, "I'm sorry, Mrs. Xu, although the new product has been developed, it has not yet been put into production."
"It's okay, I'll buy as much as you have on hand, and we can discuss the price."
Xu Nuoqian covered her mouth with her five fingers and smiled demurely: "I don't have much on hand, not even enough for my own people, so I can't sell it."
Although Xu Hongmei was shy, she wasn't stupid. By now, she had figured out that Miss Xu didn't seem to give Ji Meiling much face.
"Red plum blossoms".
Xu Nuo called out to her.
"Oops, sorry, I was daydreaming."
"It's okay, I'll look for you when I leave. Come with me to get it."
Xu Hongmei wanted to refuse, but Xu Nuo winked at her and said, "This is our first time meeting today. It's a gift from me to you. Don't refuse."
Ji Meiling turned and left, and Su Peiyi hesitated for a moment before following her.
This place is really getting angrier the longer I stay. I originally wanted to call Xu Nuo away and then find an opportunity for Su Peiyi and Li Xian to have a few words, but who knew that Xu Nuo wouldn't give me any face at all.
What kind of gift should be given to Xu Hongmei upon meeting her?
As the wife of a political commissar, Xu Nuo hasn't given her anything yet. He even refused her request for a few bottles of moisturizing oil.
"Peiyi, you must work harder."
Su Peiyi nodded knowingly, "Auntie, I know."
If she wins Li Xian's favor, what good will Xu Nuo's arrogance do? The more arrogant she is now, the more embarrassing it will be later.
Political Commissar Xu didn't even notice what Ji Meiling and Su Peiyi were doing there; he was listening intently to Xu Nuo and Xu Hongmei talking.
Although he didn't know why Xu Nuo thought so highly of his eldest daughter, Xu Hongmei was able to win Xu Nuo's favor, so he naturally said, "Hongmei, don't let their kindness go to waste. You should also pick out a decent gift for them."
Xu Nuo wasn't there to ask for a gift, so she shook her head and said, "Please don't do that. Let me make this clear first, I'm here to give you a small gift, not to exchange gifts."
Xu Nuo is beautiful, speaks sweetly, and has bright, smiling eyes that make her instantly likable. No matter what she says, she seems innocent and adorable.
Political Commissar Xu also smiled and said, "Then I thank you on Xiaomei's behalf."
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