In the evening, Ma Yunfei took Chen Yuyan and Yueyue on his motorcycle, and the three of them went to Qinglong Town to attend Teacher Wu Yajun's 70th birthday tea party.
The tea party was held at the most luxurious Mantanghong Hotel in Qinglong Town.
The lobby on the first floor was brightly lit and decorated, with more than twenty tables set up in the center of the lobby, on which beer, candy and snacks were laid out.
It seems this birthday tea party is quite unique.
In 1990, people would hold grand banquets for weddings and birthdays, so a unique Western-style tea party like this was a rare sight.
It seems that Ms. Wu Yajun is indeed extraordinary. She clearly despises extravagance and waste and looks down on those ugly customs.
More than a hundred people have already gathered in the banquet hall on the first floor.
Ma Yunfei and his family of three signed in at the entrance and then entered the banquet hall.
Many people in the banquet hall glanced at them, and some whispers reached Ma Yunfei's ears.
"Ah! Chen Yuyan, the most beautiful girl in Qinglong Town, has arrived. Did you know that she married a gambler?"
"Yes, it's such a waste that such a beautiful flower is stuck in dog poop."
"Wow! This gambler has the nerve to come here and embarrass himself. Isn't this a kind of disrespect to Teacher Wu?"
"The gamblers should be kicked out of the banquet hall, otherwise, one bad apple will spoil the whole bunch."
When these comments reached Chen Yuyan's ears, her face immediately turned bright red. She lowered her head, pulled Yueyue, and sat down at the end of the long table.
Ma Yunfei was somewhat annoyed; given his personality, he felt compelled to argue with these people.
He wanted to tell these arrogant guys that he, Ma Yunfei, was no longer the Ma Yunfei of the past. Now, Ma Yunfei was not only the mayor's godson, but also a successful businessman.
He believed that in this remote Qinglong Town, those who could earn tens of thousands of yuan at once were extremely rare.
He opened his mouth a few times, but forced himself to hold it in.
A woman in a floral dress swayed over and greeted, "Yuyan, you're here!"
"Gao Yuan, you're here early."
Gao Yuan glanced at Ma Yunfei disdainfully and asked, "Yu Yan, is this your gambler husband?"
"Gao Yuan, he has quit gambling."
"Hehe... I've heard that gamblers are like drug addicts, they can't quit. Yu Yan, I repeatedly advised you not to marry a gambler, but you just wouldn't listen."
"Gao Yuan, he really quit gambling."
Gao Yuan sighed and said, "Yu Yan, among the three of us sisters, you are the most beautiful. I thought you would find a rich and handsome husband, but you married a gambler instead. Look at me, I'm not as pretty as you, but my husband is in the seafood business and earns more than ten thousand yuan a month."
"Gao Yuan, I'm happy for you that you're living a good life."
"Yuyan, it's not too late for you to regret it now. Hurry up and divorce him. With your beauty, you can easily find another husband."
“Gao Yuan, why don’t you believe me? My husband is now running a legitimate business.”
"Haha... Gambling is not a business, Yuyan. I must solemnly warn you: a gambler, once he becomes blinded by greed, will sell his children and wife."
Ma Yunfei opened his mouth a few times, as if he wanted to spit on Gao Yuan's face. However, Ma Yunfei was, after all, a cultured man, and he wouldn't be so rude.
He wanted to refute Gao Yuan, but then he thought that if they started arguing in public, wouldn't that only upset Chen Yuyan even more?
Ma Yunfei kept his head down and remained silent.
Gao Yuan beckoned to a man and called out, "Old Li, come here for a second."
A middle-aged man with a protruding belly walked over smugly.
Gao Yuan introduced to Chen Yuyan: "Old Li is in the electronics business. He resells electronic products from Shenzhen to the mainland and has made a lot of money in the past few years. It's a pity that he is so busy with his business that he has neglected his personal life and is still single. However, he is a very eligible bachelor."
Chen Yuyan nodded politely to Lao Li.
“Yuyan, Lao Li is thirty-five years old this year. He is also Teacher Wu’s student. Although he is a bit older and looks a bit older, strictly speaking, it’s not a big deal for a man to be ten years older than a woman.”
Gao Yuan actually introduced a boyfriend to Chen Yuyan in front of Ma Yunfei. Isn't that a slap in the face to Ma Yunfei?
Ma Yunfei was furious. He stomped his foot, about to lash out.
Chen Yuyan glared at Ma Yunfei, then winked at him, meaning: Don't argue with people in this kind of situation.
Suppressing his anger, Ma Yunfei turned away, too lazy to look at Gao Yuan and the fat man anymore.
Chen Yuyan said gently, "Old Li, Gao Yuan probably didn't tell you clearly. I'm already married, and I have this three-year-old daughter. To be honest, I'm pregnant with my second child."
Old Li glanced at Yueyue, his face darkening instantly. He said, "So you have two children. Well... then there's nothing more to say."
Old Li turned around and left.
Gao Yuan quickly explained, "Old Li, this little girl is not Chen Yuyan's biological daughter, but her sister's daughter."
Old Li turned his head and said, "I don't want to raise a gambler's child. As the old saying goes, 'Like begets like,' and 'a gambler's child will definitely be a gambler too.' My money can't withstand gambling."
Old Li left without hesitation.
Chen Yuyan scolded, "Gao Yuan, aren't you just gilding the lily? I'm already married, why are you still trying to play matchmaker for me?"
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