Stepping into the greenhouse, just as Bai Qianmo had expected, subtropical plants were everywhere, along with some exotic flowers and fruits rarely seen in China.
The greenhouse covers several hundred square meters, with trees, shrubs, vines, and flowers arranged in different sections.
The ladies' tea party was held in the flower and plant area. Song Qing, along with Bai Qianmo, introduced them one by one to her close friends.
Naturally, there were also young men who took the initiative to approach and strike up a conversation.
Bai Qianmo stood beside Song Qing, her demeanor elegant and her temperament aloof. As she moved among the guests, everyone's eyes involuntarily followed her.
"Mrs. Bai, your distant relative is quite capable. She's only been in the capital for a few months, but she's already managed to climb the social ladder by marrying into the Ji family." Madam Li stared coldly at Bai Qianmo, who was being fawned over like a star, feeling quite resentful.
The country girl she had previously mocked had suddenly risen to prominence and become a phoenix, as if she had been blind and mistaken a phoenix for a pheasant.
Han Songyan's face had been terribly gloomy since she entered the room, and hearing Madam Li's words made her feel even worse.
Bai Qianmo is her daughter, but how could she, as her mother, not know that this girl has such a close relationship with Song Qing?
That brat doesn't treat her like a mother at all.
What she couldn't understand even more was what Bai Qianmo had that made Song Qing treat her so well.
This girl is clearly worthless in her eyes.
Bai Xiruo's face became even more gloomy at this moment.
His gaze was cold and sinister as he stared at the girl who was being fawned over. The jealousy in his heart was like a demon that had broken out of hell, slowly devouring her will. His eyes and heart were filled with deep hatred.
How did an uneducated country woman end up getting involved with the Ji family?
Why is this jerk so lucky?
A venomous glint flashed in Bai Xiruo's eyes, and a cold smile curled at the corner of her lips.
Feel smug, huh? I'll let you be smug for two more days.
Bai Qianmo, very soon... very soon you will taste what it feels like to fall from heaven to hell!
Everything you have should have belonged to me!
"It's really lively today." A slightly casual voice came from outside the door.
Immediately, two tall figures appeared before the crowd.
All eyes turned to them. The two men were exceptionally handsome; one was refined and elegant with a cool demeanor, while the other was wicked, flamboyant, frivolous, and alluring.
The two people entered the greenhouse, and the previously noisy crowd immediately quieted down.
Bai Qianmo had her back to the entrance of the flower room, and she felt everyone's gaze turn to her back.
He slowly turned around and his gaze immediately met a pair of eyes as dark as ink.
The moment Ji Cong'an saw Bai Qianmo, his previously smiling handsome face suddenly froze.
How did she end up here?
Could it be that the Empress Dowager found out about the old man's illegitimate daughter?
I looked around and realized the old man wasn't there.
This old man, after doing something bad, won't he just hide away?
"You've finally arrived." Song Qing smiled as she walked to Gu Jueye and Ji Cong'an's side.
"Mom, are you alright?" Ji Cong'an asked cautiously.
"What could possibly happen to me?" Song Qing rolled her eyes at her son, then suddenly remembered something and couldn't help but glare at him again.
"The only thing I'm really concerned about is getting you to bring a girlfriend home soon."
Ji Cong'an gave an awkward laugh and glanced at Bai Qianmo: "Besides my business, is there anything else important?"
Song Qing slapped his forehead and turned to call out to Bai Qianmo.
"Qianmo, come here quickly."
Bai Qianmo glanced at Gu Jueye and slowly walked to Song Qing's side.
"You brat, this is your sister Qianmo. I heard from your dad that you've already met."
"Yes, Mom. This is the first time I've felt that you are so great and have such a broad mind." Ji Cong'an gave a thumbs up.
Song Qing was showered with praise by her son, and although she was a little confused, she couldn't hide the joy on her face.
"Okay, you're not so bad after all, you know your mom had a hard time raising you."
Ji Cong'an's lips twitched, and he thought to himself: I pity you, Mom. What woman would want to admit that her husband had a child with his mistress?
When Ji Cong'an saw Han Songyan sitting in the crowd, he was completely stunned.
Not only did the illegitimate daughter come, but they also invited a woman who is suspected of being the mistress?
Is his mother planning a massacre today, tearing apart the mistress and illegitimate daughter?
"My lord, protect your wife."
Gu Jueye glanced at Ji Cong'an indifferently: "Put away your messy thoughts. Your old man isn't that kind of person."
During one of his drunken moments, Ji Cong'an revealed his suspicion that Qianmo was his half-sister, but Gu Jueye was too lazy to explain.
At that moment, several young girls were whispering to each other.
"My God, that man in the black suit is so handsome."
"I feel like after seeing this man, all the idols I used to be a fan of can be thrown to the winds."
"Sisters, can anyone tell him...who he is? A great reward will be given!"
From the crowd, a man's soft voice rang out: "This seems to be Lord Duke."
Someone exclaimed in shock, "Lord? Is it that person from the Gu family?"
The man who spoke nodded: "I think so. I was fortunate enough to sit at the same table as the Duke at a state banquet, so I can say that I've met him once."
The young man still had a hint of pride on his face when he mentioned meeting the Duke.
Men tend to judge whether another man deserves respect based on his abilities.
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