At the banquet, the lights shone like stars, and various precious exhibits gleamed on the stage. The row of golden eggs was particularly eye-catching, and the hammer next to it seemed to be tempting people. However, the consumption threshold of one million yuan made most people hesitate.
When Ma Lihua and Li Xin arrived at the gate, the gatekeeper was stunned the moment he saw Ma Lihua, his eyes filled with surprise. He only let them in after Li Xin handed over the invitation.
"Old Cui, look, this rich girl is definitely different." A security guard muttered.
“What do you know? They’re just trying to make it unique,” another person replied.
As soon as Ma Lihua stepped into the banquet hall, she instantly became the center of attention. Her red dress stood out conspicuously among the gorgeous gowns. The gold embroidered shoes with auspicious patterns on them, paired with the white wide-leg pants peeking out from under the dress, created a strange combination that made her look like she had escaped from a mental hospital.
The crowd's gazes ranged from surprise to mockery to disdain.
As the organizer, Tian Xin immediately noticed the situation.
She walked gracefully in a little black dress, the lace at the chest delicate and intricate, and her long, beautiful legs revealed by the slit in the skirt were even more eye-catching.
She approached Ma Lihua with a polite smile. "Hello, may I ask who you are?" Her voice was gentle and pleasant, showing no disrespect despite Ma Lihua's unfashionable attire.
In her eyes, everyone deserves respect and she doesn't judge people by their appearance. This kind of refinement is especially precious in the luxurious yet somewhat frivolous atmosphere of the banquet, and the surrounding noise seems to be slightly calmed by her actions.
"Ma Lihua" (马梨花).
Ma Lihua's voice was somewhat weak, but it clearly reached Tian Xin's ears.
Tian Xin was slightly taken aback. It was as if a high-speed machine was running in her mind, frantically searching for information related to the name.
After a moment, she asked cautiously, "I wonder what your relationship is with Uncle Li Fagui?"
The tentative tone suggested that the speaker was touching on an extremely sensitive topic.
Li Xin watched from the side, his brows furrowed and his eyes full of vigilance.
In his opinion, Tian Xin's eyes were too complicated, and every move she made seemed to be scheming. He immediately felt that this woman was not a good person.
That's my dad.
After Ma Lihua finished speaking, her throat felt itchy. She bit her lower lip tightly, trying hard to suppress the cough that was about to burst out.
Upon hearing the answer, Tian Xin's mind raced.
Her gaze fell on Ma Lihua again. The girl in front of her had a beautiful face, and even though her face was a little pale, her outstanding beauty was still undeniable.
But she couldn't understand why Ma Lihua would attend such an important banquet in such a peculiar, even rustic, outfit.
Is it being unconventional?
Or are there other unknown reasons?
Tian Xin's gaze shifted from Ma Lihua's red dress to the embroidered shoes with golden ruyi embroidery, and then to the white wide-leg pants that were faintly visible. Every detail seemed out of place with the luxurious atmosphere of the banquet.
Her doubts grew stronger, like a fog lingering in her mind, making her want to find out the truth.
"I'll be going now if there's nothing else. Oh, and don't bother me if anything happens, I don't know anything."
Ma Lihua spoke indifferently, her expression as cold as winter frost and snow. Her aura of keeping people at a distance left Tian Xin somewhat at a loss.
After saying that, Ma Lihua walked away and found a good spot to sit down gracefully.
After watching his aunt sit down, Li Xin rushed to the food table, which was full of delicious food, like a busy little bee.
He knew that although his aunt was physically weak, she never compromised on her diet, only eating delicious food and never going hungry.
"Auntie, there are chicken legs over there. Wait here, I'll go get them for you."
As Li Xin spoke, he moved swiftly, his agile movements resembling a race against time.
He not only took the chicken leg, but perhaps thinking it would be more convenient to put it on a plate, he actually brought over the entire plate containing the chicken leg.
Then he moved back and forth between the dining table and the seats, and before long, the plates in front of the two of them were piled up like a small mountain.
Seeing this scene from a short distance away, Tian Xin's lips twitched involuntarily, and she thought to herself: Is President Li's daughter a reincarnation of a starving ghost? The people around also noticed the situation and began to whisper among themselves.
"Look at that girl, she's dressed so strangely, and she eats so lavishly."
"Exactly, I've never seen such a rich heiress before."
The whispers, like the buzzing of mosquitoes, filled the banquet hall, but Ma Lihua and Li Xin paid no attention, remaining focused on the feast before them.
"What are you yelling about? Did we eat your rice? Or steal your vegetables?" Li Xin suddenly stood up, his face flushed, and roared at the whispering people.
He was like an enraged little lion, his eyes burning with fury, his only thought being to protect his aunt.
In his heart, his aunt was the closest person to him, and he would not tolerate anyone slandering her in the slightest.
Those around him were stunned by Li Xin's sudden roar. Looking at this handsome young man, they instantly lost all goodwill towards him because of his impulsive words.
"Xiao Xin, who is she? She's really embarrassing us rich girls." Xiao Peipei, a girl dressed in a flamboyant manner, frowned and said with a look of disgust.
She was dressed in a gorgeous designer outfit, and the jewelry around her neck shone dazzlingly under the lights, as if she wanted to use this external luxury to show off her nobility.
“Peipei, she…she is that nouveau riche, the daughter of Mr. Li who is in the real estate business. You can’t bully her, or the consequences will be severe.”
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