"Grandpa, Grandma."
Hsien Cheng-sen and Lin Su-ching were chatting with friends on the sofa when they heard a sweet voice calling from not far away. They turned around and saw Bai Xiao-ruo and Hsien Ming-yu walking in from outside. They happily said their last words to their friends and quickly got up to greet them.
"Little Ruo, you're here! You're all dressed up like this, Grandma almost didn't recognize you. You look so beautiful."
"Yes, your face looks much more radiant. You two must be having a very sweet time together lately," Xian Zhengsen praised.
In the past, whenever Xuan Mingyu came over, the two elders would focus their attention on him, wishing he could always stick by their side like he did when he was a child. But now that Bai Xiaoruo is here, the two elders are overjoyed every time they see her, and the object of their concern instantly becomes her, even ignoring Xuan Mingyu who is standing next to them.
Bai Xiaoruo glanced at Xuan Mingyu beside her, smiled shyly, and said, "I'm alright."
Bai Xiaoruo didn't think too much about life, preferring a simple and peaceful existence.
Hsien Ming-yu ordered the bodyguards behind him to bring out the gift that was to be given to Hsien Cheng-sen that evening.
Happy birthday, Grandpa.
The bodyguard took out a unique, antique-style wooden box, opened it, and inside lay a white jade plate.
Xuan Mingyu acquired this plate from the black market some time ago, at a high price, but it was all worth it. After all, the plate's condition and the era it was unearthed make it very valuable for collection.
"Okay, okay." Xian Zhengsen carefully took the jade plate out of the box, stroked the edge gently, and cherished it. He then gently put it back in its original place and told the butler to take it away and put it away properly.
Bai Xiaoruo also presented the gift she had prepared: a long, exquisitely packaged box that wasn't too heavy, but it was impossible to tell what was inside.
"Grandpa, happy birthday! This is the first time I've celebrated your birthday. I thought about it for a long time and didn't know what to give you. This painting is one I made myself. It's a copy, so it's not very good. I hope you like it, Grandpa."
"You drew this? Then Grandpa really needs to take a good look."
"A painting made by Bai Xiaoruo herself?" Xian Mingyu was somewhat doubtful. She was being far too bold, giving away anything to her grandfather.
No wonder he asked her several times in the car, but Bai Xiaoruo remained mysterious and refused to say what gift she was going to give her grandfather.
Hsien Cheng-sen removed the ribbons and wrapping paper from the box and ordered someone to unroll the scroll—
A vigorous and powerful autumn painting of pine, bamboo and cypress came into view.
"That's a really good drawing."
"Your drawing is excellent, Zheng Sen. Your granddaughter-in-law is indeed not to be underestimated."
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Hsien Cheng-sen's friends praised the painting repeatedly, and Hsien Cheng-sen himself especially loved it.
I never expected this little girl to have such a skill.
"Xiao Ruo, how did you know I like paintings like this?"
"To be honest, Grandpa, I learned a lot about you from Aunt Qin. She said you really like pine, bamboo and cypress trees, and you also have a hobby of collecting ancient paintings. So I thought I'd give it a try and copy one of your favorite paintings to surprise you on your birthday. It's not very good, so please don't laugh at me."
"How could I laugh at you? Grandpa is overjoyed. Quick, help me hang it in the study and take down the old painting. I want to look at it every day from now on."
"Yes, sir." The butler rolled up the painting again and took it upstairs.
It was hard for Xian Mingyu to believe that Xian Zhengsen liked Bai Xiaoruo so much.
It seems he really underestimated her.
In the photos Gu Yao usually sent to Xian Mingyu, as well as reports on her daily whereabouts, she was always sitting alone in front of her easel, painting all day long. It was extremely boring, and he didn't know what she could produce. But today, seeing the painting she gave to Xian Zhengsen, Xian Mingyu couldn't help but admire her. Her status as an art student was not something she earned for nothing.
Bai Xiaoruo was recognized by the public, and as her husband, Xian Mingyu was naturally praised by everyone for marrying such an excellent and lovely wife.
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Because the car broke down on the road, Bai Minglei, Song Meiyan, and Bai Xiaofu didn't arrive until almost all the guests had arrived.
Hsien Cheng-sen never took the three of them seriously. Although he arranged for them to sit in the main hall, they were not seated with the important relatives of the Hsien family, but at the table furthest to the side.
Xian Mingyu led Bai Xiaoruo around, introducing her to his relatives and his close friends of many years. They had also attended Xian Mingyu and Bai Xiaoruo's wedding, but they were only being introduced to each other today; they hadn't properly greeted each other on the wedding day.
"Hey! Sister-in-law, I thought you were really beautiful on our wedding day, and you're even more beautiful today." Ye Shaoxuan still loved to joke and was very direct in saying whatever came to mind.
Bai Xiaoruo smiled generously, tilted her head and leaned against Xian Mingyu's chest, looking shy and bashful.
Hsien Ming-yu also put his arm around her shoulder, asserting his ownership.
The intimate way the two looked at each other almost made people believe how loving their relationship really was.
Bai Xiaofu spotted Bai Xiaoruo standing in the crowd at a glance. "That bitch is here too!" Bai Xiaofu couldn't sit still any longer and got up angrily to walk over.
Song Meiyan didn't even have time to stop her. This was the Xian family's territory, and her precious daughter should not cause any trouble.
Bai Xiaofu squeezed through the crowd and saw Bai Xiaoruo leaning against Xuan Mingyu's chest. She felt a pang of jealousy. So many people were watching. That bitch was always so restless, no matter where she went. She finally caught her red-handed.
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