Chapter 77 Xiao Yixiao's Birthday Party
Meng Yanchen turned his head to look at Fan Shengmei in the co-pilot seat.
Today she tied up her long hair, revealing her slender neck line.
The beige linen casual suit with a slightly one-shoulder neckline perfectly shows off her delicate collarbone.
The small diamond earrings reflected tiny rays of light in the sunlight, making her look fresh and refined.
"It's a beautiful day."
Ever since that quarrel, Meng Yanchen would praise her in different ways every day; when he missed her, he would tell her that he missed her; and every good night and good morning would be accompanied by "I love you".
For him who is not good at expressing himself, these things are obviously difficult to talk about, but now they are becoming more and more natural.
He constantly drilled into her consciousness how much he loved her and how worthy she was of being loved.
Fan Shengmei winked mischievously, "Only today?"
Meng Yanchen chuckled, "She's beautiful every day."
He paused, "But it looks especially good today."
"Really?"
Fan Shengmei lowered her head and adjusted the hem of her dress. "Is it okay for me to wear this?"
"very good."
Meng Yanchen's eyes were gentle. "It suits your temperament very well, and it's also very suitable for today's occasion."
Fan Shengmei's eyes lit up and she said proudly, "Of course, I have a military advisor behind me."
Meng Yanchen raised the corner of his mouth slightly. He knew without thinking that this military advisor was their Ms. Fu Wenying.
He didn't expect that the two of them would talk about issues such as clothing matching.
Is the relationship so good now?
That’s right, it’s good enough that we can stand him up.
Meng Yanchen freed one hand and gently held Fan Shengmei's hand, feeling the slight coolness on her fingertips.
"Don't be nervous."
He pinched her fingertips and said, "Before I took over Guokun, I had two small companies of my own. Back then, I was busy running around. After taking over Guokun, I have even less time. Today is Xiao Yixiao's birthday, so we're all looking for a reason to get together."
He paused. "Those going are all my very close friends. They're all very nice. They know you're coming and are looking forward to it. You can talk about whatever you want with them, just like you would with the sisters on the 22nd floor. Don't worry about me."
Fan Shengmei nodded seriously.
【Junyi Villa】
Junyi Villa is nestled among a sea of lush bamboos, and a cluster of Chinese-style buildings with white walls and black tiles are scattered neatly on the hillside.
As a high-end holiday villa under the Xiao Group, it was not like what was shown in novels or short plays, as all external business was suspended because of their arrival.
Perhaps, rich people are more eager to make money than ordinary people.
Only the "Tingsong Courtyard" on the easternmost side is reserved as a private gathering place.
Meng Yanchen took Fan Shengmei's hand as he walked through the corridor with ease and pushed open the carved wooden door.
The scene before her was different from what she had imagined. There was no dazzling crystal chandelier or exaggerated champagne tower.
In the courtyard, Xiao's father was leisurely drinking tea, while Xiao's mother was leaning on the railing feeding the koi.
In the living room, several young men from aristocratic families, wearing casual shirts, sat on the sofa or carpet, playing games and laughing heartily.
They all looked like they were rushing over from different important occasions, but when they took off their suits they turned back into childhood playmates.
They are completely different from all the rich second generation that Fan Shengmei has come into contact with before——
Like many different versions of Meng Yanchen, his every move is full of cultivation and propriety, yet he reveals a rare casualness in front of people close to him.
But they are not Meng Yanchen, because the real, unique Meng Yanchen who belongs only to her is standing beside her, holding her hand tightly, and officially bringing her into his own world.
"Old Meng is here!"
Xiao Yixiao was the first to notice them. He put down his game controller and stood up.
This sound made everyone in the living room stop what they were doing.
Several young masters from aristocratic families stood up and came forward with sincere smiles on their faces.
"This is Fan Shengmei,"
Meng Yanchen's voice was unusually gentle, "Deputy Director of the Investment Department of Dexian Investment, my girlfriend."
"I've heard so much about you!"
A boy wearing gold-rimmed glasses was the first to extend his hand. "Xiaomei, I've often heard Yanchen mention you, and today I finally get to see you in person."
Meng Yanchen leaned closer to her and added, "This is Zhao Ziqian. His family makes medical equipment. You can cooperate with them on your fund medical insurance project."
As he said this, he naturally gestured to Fan Shengmei to add him on WeChat.
Fan Shengmei really didn't expect that Meng Yanchen's teaching would be so direct and rough, like rote learning.
Maybe this is what Fu Wenying said. After reaching a certain level, many things become straightforward because everyone's time is precious.
She smiled politely and took out her cell phone.
"Hello, please give me your guidance in the future."
"This is Pei Yuchen. His family is in the media business. They own Silver Star Media and Feihuo Entertainment..."
Every time he introduced himself, Meng Yanchen would add a few words.
It goes without saying how much importance we attach to the person next to us.
When Fan Shengmei was about to add the third person, everyone finally couldn't help but make a noise.
"Old Meng, that's enough!"
Xiao Yixiao interrupted with a smile, "Today is our day off, do you really have to talk about work?"
Meng Yanchen adjusted his glasses, his joy not concealed at all.
Fan Shengmei immediately tried to smooth things over, "I was too impatient. Please take care of me in the future."
“That’s a must!”
Zhao Ziqian smiled and said, "Just because you can control Old Meng, we will definitely take care of you!"
Just as everyone was laughing and joking, a cold voice suddenly came from not far away.
"Brother, you're here."
Everyone looked back and saw Xu Qin standing there in a white dress, her eyes fixed on their clasped hands.
"Qinqin is here! Come and see your brother's girlfriend! You must have met her before, right?"
"Qinqin, finally someone can control your brother. Are you happy? If you get bullied in the future, ask your sister-in-law for help!"
"That's right, Old Meng is finally in trouble now. Someone will be in charge of him from now on!"
Xiao Yixiao quietly leaned close to Meng Yanchen's ear and lowered his voice.
"I swear, I didn't say that this time. She went to stay at Zhan Xiaorao's house last night and followed her here today."
Meng Yanchen looked calm as he walked to Xu Qin with Fan Shengmei.
"Qinqin, this is Fan Shengmei, my girlfriend, your future sister-in-law. You've met before, so say hello."
The people around immediately started to make noises, "Oh, Lao Meng, isn't that too overbearing? Did they agree?"
Meng Yanchen looked at Fan Shengmei with tenderness in his eyes.
"Is that okay, Miss Fan?"
"Oh my, I really can't stand it anymore. Lao Meng, are you going to study?"
Xiao Yixiao took the lead in making a noise, "Why didn't I notice you before? You are so..."
He used a very civilized and vivid metaphor.
"Why didn't I notice that you were so supportive of Yifan?"
Fan Shengmei couldn't help laughing and looked at Xu Qin who was quietly beside her.
She took the initiative to extend her hand, "Qinqin, hello."
Xu Qin nodded slightly, his voice calm.
"Hello."
His expression was flawless and others couldn't see anything unusual.
Meng Yanchen also stopped there and after a brief introduction, he took Fan Shengmei to sit on the sofa.
"Are you tired? Take a rest."
He asked softly, taking the lemonade handed to him by the waiter and placing it in front of Fan Shengmei.
Zhao Ziqian rubbed his arms exaggeratedly, "Old Meng, you should stop now. I never thought you could be so gentle when it comes to love. You're really amazing!"
Xiao Yixiao immediately responded, "Tell me, what has Xiaomei been doing since we walked in? She was standing there for less than ten minutes, and she added a few WeChat messages. Why are you so distressed? If someone didn't know, they would think I wasn't hospitable enough."
The sunny boy Pei Yu suddenly interrupted,
"It's not hard to see, right? Wasn't Brother Yanchen like this to Sister Qinqin before? He was gentle and considerate, taking care of every detail..."
Pei Yuchen and Xiao Yixiao glared at the outspoken boy at the same time, wishing they could silence him on the spot.
Pei Yuchen quickly grabbed the apple from the fruit bowl and stuffed it into his brother's mouth.
"Eat your apple! Didn't you just want to eat it?"
Pei Yu's mouth was blocked by the apple, and he looked innocent. "Why are you glaring at me... I'm telling the truth... I used to think that you are also a brother, why don't you learn from Brother Yanchen..."
Xiao Yixiao scratched his brow and leaned close to Pei Yuchen's ear.
"Your father must let you take over Pei's job. There is a reason for that."
Meng Yanchen smiled calmly, without any fluctuation on his face.
"It's normal. Qinqin is a girl, so I naturally had to take care of her more before. Now that she has a fiancé, I can finally let go of this burden."
He brushed it off lightly, "You'll understand when you have a sister."
"I have a sister?"
Pei Yu took the apple out of his mouth, his eyes lit up.
"I still want to, but it depends on how hard my parents work."
Pei Yuchen slapped his brother on the back of the head.
"You little brat! You dare to make fun of your parents? Let's see how they'll deal with you if they find out!"
Xu Qin felt the room was stuffy. It was obvious that after today, the circle that once revolved around her would no longer exist.
She drank half a glass of water and walked towards the koi pond in the courtyard.
Fan Shengmei, who had been neglected by her family for a long time, was the first to notice Xu Qin's departure. She gently touched Meng Yanchen and raised her chin towards the courtyard.
"What's wrong with Qinqin? Do you want to go and see?"
Meng Yanchen gently tidied up her hair and said softly,
"You had a fight with Song Yan, don't worry. But you, are you used to it? Have you added all the contact information?"
Fan Shengmei nodded repeatedly, "Everyone is very good."
Meng Yanchen smiled and said, "Is it possible that you are just very likable?"
He always, all the time, emphasized that she deserved to be loved.
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