Bai family
Han Songyan was pleasantly surprised but also a little puzzled when she received the invitation from the Ji family.
"I only met Mrs. Ji once a few years ago, and we weren't even acquaintances. I've heard that she's been working on research projects in Yunnan and Guizhou for years and rarely interacts with the ladies in the circle anymore. Why did she think of inviting me to this tea party?"
"Not only me, but Xi Ruo also received an invitation."
Bai Kangyan said, "Since the Ji family sent an invitation, there can't be any mistake. You should take Xiruo there tomorrow."
"I'm definitely going, but I'm a little surprised. Logically speaking, our Bai family has almost no contact with the people in their compound. If it were out of respect for the old man, my sister-in-law should have received an invitation, but I just asked and she didn't receive one." Han Songyan was still a little incredulous.
However, considering that Xu Hualan was not on the invitation list, yet the Ji family sent her an invitation, Han Songyan felt a secret sense of satisfaction at outshining Xu Hualan.
Bai Xiruo said happily, "Mom, you are an artist, and our Bai family has a good reputation. It's very possible that the Ji family wants to win over the Bai family."
Bai Xiruo's words satisfied Han Songyan's vanity, and the slight surprise in her heart quietly dissipated.
Over the years, she had been single-mindedly trying to get in touch with the ladies in the compound, which was why she had been trying to curry favor with Madam Li. She never expected that Madam Ji would personally invite her to a family gathering, which was an excellent opportunity for her to step into that circle.
"Xi Ruo, pick out a nice dress and go with your mother tomorrow. My daughter is so outstanding, she will definitely find a man who is a hundred times better than Li Yushu."
When Li Yushu was mentioned, Han Songyan's face was full of anger. She originally thought that Li Yushu would be a good match for Xi Ruo, but she didn't expect that the blind man would look down on Xi Ruo.
To put it bluntly, this tea party was a large-scale matchmaking event for high society. Since Madam Ji invited Xi Ruo, she must have heard of Xi Ruo before.
Thinking of her daughter whom she had carefully nurtured over the years, Han Songyan felt full of confidence and pride.
"I'll do whatever you say, Mom. I'll pick out a few items later, and you can give me your opinion."
Bai Xiruo was overjoyed. She had heard about the tea party more than a month ago and had mentioned it to Gu Hongxun. Because Gu Hongxun knew people in that circle, she hoped he could help her attend.
As a result, Gu Hongxun went to film in another city and seemed to have forgotten about this matter. To this day, he has not given her any definite news.
Just when she was worrying, the Ji family actually sent her an invitation. It was like a windfall for her, and by sheer coincidence, it landed in her hands.
Bai Xiruo never mentioned her relationship with Gu Hongxun to Han Songyan. In Bai Xiruo's eyes, Gu Hongxun was just a minor actor with a bit of background, and he couldn't compare to those aristocratic families at all.
Therefore, she always adopted a coy attitude towards Gu Hongxun's pursuit, never clearly expressing whether she liked him or not. She would attend all his invitations, but when it came to dating, she would always give ambiguous answers. Bai Xiruo knew very well that Gu Hongxun was just a backup plan for her to forget Li Yushu.
Once she finds a man who can truly help her, she will likely dump Gu Hongxun without hesitation.
And now, this opportunity is right in front of us.
Bai Kangyan looked at Han Songyan and Bai Xiruo with a deep gaze: "Did the Ji family only invite Xiruo?"
The joy on Han Songyan and Bai Xiruo's faces froze.
Han Songyan twitched the corner of her mouth: "Of course it can only be Xi Ruo, who else could it be?"
"If possible, let's bring Qianmo along tomorrow too."
"Do you think this is a charity gala? You can just buy a ticket and get in? How could the Ji family, a family of such standing, possibly allow someone like Bai Qianmo to attend?"
Bai Kangyan's face immediately turned cold: "What kind of person is Qianmo?"
Han Songyan's heart tightened. During Xi Ruo's illness and hospitalization, the relationship between her and her husband had gradually improved. At this time, there was really no need to quarrel with her husband because of that brat.
“Honey, don’t be angry. It was a slip of the tongue. What I meant was that no one knows Qianmo is our daughter, so it’s impossible for Mrs. Ji to invite her.”
Bai Kangyan remained silent, his face cold as he got up and left.
*
On the way back, Bai Qianmo realized that her phone was on silent.
I took out my phone and glanced at it.
Besides the missed call from Gu Jueye, there was also a call from Song Qing.
Bai Qianmo glanced at the time and then dialed Song Qing's number.
"Hey, Qianmo."
"You're back?"
"Yes, it's been over a month since I came back. I just happened to be away filming during this time, so I didn't bother you. Are you getting used to life here?" Song Qing asked with concern.
"I'm fine."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Song Qing said, "Qianmo, it's like this, I've invited some friends to a get-together at my home tomorrow. Why don't you come too? You're all grown up now, and you plan to live in the capital for a long time, so you should pay more attention to your social skills."
Those who could attend the Ji family's gatherings were either children of high-ranking officials or wealthy businessmen. Bai Qianmo understood Song Qing's meaning perfectly: he wanted her to interact more with people in higher positions and open up channels within the aristocratic circle.
Although she and Song Qing had become godparents, they actually had a life-or-death bond. Five years ago, she led Song Qing through the primeval forest of F Prefecture and successfully brought her back to Yunnan and Guizhou. Since then, Song Qing has insisted on recognizing her as his daughter.
Over the years, Song Qing had maintained contact with her in Yunnan and Guizhou, and Bai Qianmo could sense that Song Qing genuinely cared for her.
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