Bai Qianmo was stunned for a moment.
Didn't Bai Kangyan say he was at Xia Sang Residence? Why did he go to Canghai Pavilion?
Dining at Mingyue Tower is divided into three levels.
The first level consists of open seating in the main hall, collectively known as the Mingyue Hall.
The second floor is named after the word "residence" and consists of high-end private rooms.
Once you reach the third floor, which is named "Pavilion," only those who are well-known figures in the capital can enter.
Because Mingyue Tower has a powerful background, being invited to the third floor by the owner of Mingyue Tower requires absolute respect.
Although the Bai family is considered part of the elite circles in the capital, they are far inferior to the top aristocratic families.
Therefore, the Bai family members in Canghai Pavilion were also completely bewildered at this moment.
"Hua Lan, did you arrange this?"
Sitting in this spacious private room, Mr. Bai looked around and saw an understated luxury everywhere.
Old objects that should have been displayed in a museum are now everywhere in this private room, even the rosewood chair they are sitting on is an antique.
Mr. Bai often ate at Mingyuelou, but he only came to the third floor once, and that was when he came with his boss to freeload.
Today, as the guest of honor, I was actually invited to the third floor by the people of Mingyue Tower. After thinking it over, the only person in my family who would give me this much face is my eldest daughter-in-law.
Xu Hualan frowned slightly, looking equally puzzled.
"Dad, I'm not familiar with the owner here."
Although Xu Hualan is a daughter of the Xu family, she is very low-key by nature.
Especially after outsiders said that she married down, Xu Hualan became even more restrained in her behavior.
She rarely attends events in high society circles, and avoids unnecessary banquets whenever possible. When she attends events with Bai Kangcheng, she always gives her man ample face.
She pays great attention to health, loves growing flowers and brewing tea, and enjoys reading and practicing calligraphy.
Xu Hualan has always felt that it's not difficult to be a smart person, but it's very difficult to be a smart woman. Therefore, she is particularly good at striking a balance, knowing when to be firm and when to be relaxed, and she also understands the profound wisdom inherent in the way of husband and wife.
In Bai Kangcheng's eyes, Xu Hualan is both his lover and his confidante. After many years of marriage, they still love and respect each other as much as ever.
After a moment of contemplation, Old Bai also felt that, given his eldest daughter-in-law's personality, she would never do something so attention-grabbing.
Who could it be?
Bai Kangyan was also completely baffled. He had booked the private room a week in advance. If Mingyue Tower was giving him face, they should have notified him in advance that they would be changing the private room.
Moreover, although he knew the manager of Mingyue Tower, they weren't particularly close.
I've never encountered such special treatment when I dine at Mingyuelou before.
After thinking it over, I realized that the matter of changing private rooms this time should have nothing to do with me.
A young man sitting next to Xu Hualan glanced at everyone present.
"Could this be a surprise from my cousin whom I've never met?"
The boy who was speaking was about seventeen or eighteen years old.
He was fair-skinned and handsome, with eyes that resembled Xu Hualan's, slightly double-lidded, and with upturned corners that gave him a shrewd look.
Unlike Xu Hualan's calm demeanor, the young man exudes an air of flamboyance and extroversion, with a lively yet slightly mischievous charm.
When he made that half-joking remark, Bai Luoyu, who was sitting next to him, couldn't help but chuckle.
How could that little crow have such a big face?
Even if you gave her a hundred faces, she still couldn't do it.
"Cousin, what are you laughing at?" Bai Yitang looked at Bai Luoyu with a serious expression.
"You're thinking too highly of her. You'll be disappointed later."
As soon as he finished speaking, he felt two sharp gazes shooting towards him.
Bai Luoyu froze, and when he saw his father and grandfather staring at him, his lips twitched.
"I was just kidding. Actually, Qianmo is quite nice. You should like her."
Bai Yitang: "..."
Cousin, can't you have any integrity?
At that moment, the door to the private room was gently pushed open.
The receptionist walked in with a smile, nodded politely to the people in the private room, and then stepped aside to say to Bai Qianmo behind her, "Miss Bai, please come in."
As Bai Qianmo entered the private room, several pairs of eyes turned to her.
When Elder Bai saw Bai Qianmo, his eyes flickered slightly, and he looked somewhat excited.
His wrinkled face showed some emotion, and his old, cloudy eyes stared straight at Bai Qianmo as if he were seeing someone who had passed away.
"This girl looks just like Huizhen."
Mentioning this name caused a change in everyone's expression.
Huizhen was the old man's first wife, who passed away more than 20 years ago. Even Han Songyan had only ever seen a picture of the old lady.
At that time, she was already in her later years, and was a woman with an elegant demeanor and graceful manners.
He was only fifty-seven years old when he passed away.
The Bai family men are known for their loyalty in their social circle. Since his wife passed away, the old man has never remarried, and he has always been deeply in love with his deceased wife.
Bai Qianmo's gaze swept lightly over everyone present, finally settling on the first elderly person.
Is this the old man of the Bai family, her grandfather?
"Qianmo, come here quickly!" Bai Kangyan smiled and stood up, pulling Bai Qianmo in front of Old Master Bai.
"Quickly call him Grandpa."
Bai Qianmo moved her lips, then stared silently at the old man.
Seeing that Bai Qianmo remained silent, Bai Xiruo secretly sneered in her heart.
Bai Qianmo should act this deadpan to everyone in the Bai family, so that they will gradually distance themselves from her.
Han Songyan felt that Bai Qianmo was very embarrassed at this moment. She had been in the Bai family for so long, but she had never called them "Mom" and "Dad" in front of them.
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