Zhao Bo felt like dying, and tried his best to pretend he was deaf and couldn't hear what he was saying. He also grabbed Su Yan and kept whispering reminders to her.
"Don't look back, whatever you do, don't look back."
Zhao Libai was not about to give up easily; he kept calling out even after Zhao Libai stopped coming over.
Su Yan couldn't stand it anymore, so she tugged at Zhao Bo, looking embarrassed.
"Why don't we go over there? Otherwise, it will be too embarrassing for Uncle."
At Su Yan's urging, Zhao Bo reluctantly turned around, forced a smile, and walked past Su Yan side by side.
"Hehehe, hello everyone."
Without a second thought, Zhao Libai pulled Zhao Bo aside and proudly introduced Su Yan to everyone: "This is my daughter-in-law, Su Yan. Isn't she beautiful?"
Everyone who saw Su Yan showed a hint of amazement and praised her wholeheartedly: "Beautiful, really beautiful, Mr. Zhao is so lucky!"
Zhao Libai: "I don't know where my son got such good fortune. He has such a beautiful wife and such a lovely granddaughter. I am truly content with my life."
Zhao Bo, who had been ignored in the corner, tugged at Zhao Libai's sleeve and called out, "Dad, your son is here."
However, it had no effect and was instead kicked aside by Zhao Libai in an impatient manner.
Zhao Bo was indeed a tool, now confirmed.
Xue Qinxin listened to Zhao Libai's boastful words and sneered repeatedly.
"He's really trying to save face. 'His daughter-in-law'? She's my goddaughter! It's like he found such a wonderful wife. Don't you think so, Mr. Meng?"
She turned her head, and Meng Jie still had that constipated expression.
Is she seeing things again? Why does she look like she's even had her daughter-in-law stolen away?
Lin Hui walked in arm in arm with Yi An and saw Su Yan and Su Xiaoyu surrounded by a crowd of admirers.
Her jealousy was about to burst forth. She was clearly the future daughter-in-law of the Yi family, so why was Su Yan the one who received the most attention?
Seeing that Su Yan had turned and headed towards the restroom, Lin Hui also made up an excuse.
"Brother An, I'm going to the restroom to touch up my makeup. I'll be right back."
Yi'an saw through her little scheme, but pretended not to know anything and nodded with a smile.
"Go ahead, but don't stay too long."
The implied meaning of these words made Lin Hui blush with embarrassment.
She walked reluctantly toward the bathroom.
As soon as Su Yan came out of the cubicle, she saw Lin Hui meticulously applying lipstick in front of the mirror.
She gave a cold laugh, pretended to be nonchalant, walked to the sink next to her, and bent down to wash her hands.
Lin Hui looked at Su Yan beside her through the mirror, her eyes filled with coldness.
"Do you really enjoy humiliating yourself? You've already been dumped, and you still keep trying to cling to me."
Su Yan ignored her words and washed her hands, carefully cleaning between her fingers and around her nails.
Lin Hui was very unhappy that she was being ignored like this, so she turned her head and stared at her intently.
"So shameless? I've already said all this, and you're still pretending to be dead, saying you can't hear me! Do you have to tell me in person before you give up on that idea?!"
Su Yan suddenly stopped washing her hands and slowly pressed the tap.
"Don't mention Yi'an to me, I find her disgusting, just as disgusting as you."
The look of disgust on her face when she said this startled Lin Hui, but she immediately felt much more at ease.
"Su Yan, let me tell you, someone like you dreaming of marrying into the Yi family is utterly delusional. Only someone like me, born into nobility and excelling in appearance, character, and education, can..."
Before she could finish speaking, Su Yan suddenly swung her hand violently, flicking all the water droplets off her fingers and splashing them all over Lin Hui's face, silencing any remaining self-praise she was about to say.
"Su Yan, you're disgusting!" Lin Hui screamed.
Su Yan smiled slightly, casually lifted her skirt, and quickly wiped her hands.
"Compared to you, I'm far inferior."
She threw down those words, turned and left gracefully, leaving Lin Hui alone, chattering noisily in the spot.
Meng Jie probably couldn't stand Zhao Libai's boastful speech anymore.
She quickly pushed through the crowd and walked over.
"Old Zhao, this is my birthday party," she reminded him with a forced smile.
Not only did Zhao Libai fail to read the room's cues, he also seized the opportunity and immediately encouraged Su Xiaoyu, saying, "Happy birthday, Grandma!"
Su Xiaoyu looked at Meng Jie with her bright, watery eyes, her eyelashes fluttering twice, and sweetly wished her: "Happy birthday, Grandma. Xiaoyu hopes you will always be happy and stay young forever."
Meng Jie's face, which had been frozen, softened inexplicably because of these words, and then became gentle as if ice and snow were melting.
Zhao Libai immediately chimed in, "Our eldest granddaughter is so good! So wonderful! She even knows to wish her grandma happiness and eternal youth! No need, grandma is already this old, what's the point of being young!"
Upon hearing this, the other guests were terrified and silently dispersed in all directions.
Meng Jie clenched her teeth, her eyes fixed sharply on Zhao Libai's face.
He's serious when it comes to finishing off enemies in a way that's infuriating.
Composing herself, Lin Hui called out, "Aunt Meng, it's almost time, let's cut the cake!"
Meng Jie smoothly withdrew her murderous gaze and said, "You make the arrangements."
Her casual remark ignited Lin Hui's enthusiasm, and she treated her like a hostess.
"Come on, bring the cake up."
Amidst the songs of blessings, Meng Jie made a wish, blew out the candles, and thunderous applause erupted from the audience.
Everyone rushed forward, eager to seize this opportunity and do their best to flatter him.
After everyone had finished speaking, Lin Hui tossed her hair, took Yi An's hand, and walked over.
She ostentatiously presented the gift she had prepared to Meng Jie.
“Aunt Meng, this is a gift I prepared carefully for you. I hope you will like it. After all, your birthday is very special, and I care about it very much.”
She nestled shyly into Yi An's arms while casually glancing in Su Yan's direction.
Meng Jie took it and was about to put it aside when Lin Hui stopped her.
"Aunt Meng, aren't you going to open it and take a look?"
Having said all that, she had piqued everyone's curiosity, and it would be too disrespectful for Meng Jie not to reveal the truth sooner.
Upon opening the gift box, a golf club lay quietly inside, its casing alone suggesting it was quite valuable.
Everyone couldn't help but show expressions of amazement. Lin Hui then mentioned the brand name and casually said, "It's just a small gift. I hope Aunt Meng will like it."
The way everyone looked at her immediately changed, and she successfully achieved her goal.
Meng Jie, who received the gift, remained expressionless throughout, her eyes showing no emotion whatsoever.
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