As soon as Jiang Ruoyu returned to their private room, a number of people surrounded her, craning their necks to look behind her. Some couldn't help but ask, "Where's Young Master Fu? Did he come with us?"
Jiang Ruoyu's fingers tightened slightly, but her face remained expressionless as she smiled faintly and said, "Old Master Fu is there too, why would he come?"
Everyone was taken aback. A very stylish woman couldn't help but peek outside and tentatively asked, "Your grandfather and Grandpa Fu have both shown up. Could it be that we guessed right? The Fu family is here today to talk to your grandfather about your marriage to Young Master Fu?"
Jiang Ruoyu waved her hand casually: "Nothing of the sort, it's just a welcome banquet."
He said nonchalantly, "As you know, my eldest sister has been away from home for over twenty years. She's finally back today, so it's normal for my dad to be so concerned."
Although Jiang Ruoyu said that, no one really believed her.
As much as they value it, how could Jiang Ruoya's family possibly have any connection with the Fu family? What kind of person is Old Master Fu? Why would he make a special trip to a junior's welcome banquet?
Not to mention that he also brought along Fu Jingyuan, who hadn't appeared in public for many years.
It's impossible no matter how you look at it.
So after thinking it over, everyone could only come up with one possibility: after so many years of delays, Jiang Ruoyu and Fu Jingyuan might finally get together!
That makes sense. They're both in their thirties, and so many years have passed without them getting married or being married. They're probably waiting for each other.
Thinking this, everyone unconsciously exchanged glances and stepped forward to offer toasts and congratulations.
Jiang Ruoyu's smile remained unchanged, and she nodded with a smile.
Jiang Ruojin frowned slightly as she watched this scene, and her brows furrowed even more when she turned around and saw her son, who was still in a daze.
Unable to contain himself, he exclaimed, "Haoming, what's been going on with you these past two days?!"
He scrutinized him closely, then suddenly felt a pang of anxiety: "Don't tell me you've taken a fancy to that young lady from the Qin family?!"
Jiang Haoming snapped back to reality and instinctively shook his head: "How could that be!"
Jiang Ruojin found it increasingly suspicious and alarming: "If it's not, that's for the best. If it is, take back your thoughts immediately!"
Jiang Haoming was taken aback when his father, who always had the final say, suddenly spoke to him in such a stern tone. He was furious and shouted, "Why?!"
"He's just a grandson of the Fu family raised outside the family. Who knows when Fu Jingyuan will ruin him? Do you really think I'm inferior to Fu Jingheng?!"
Jiang Ruojin was furious.
Is this a question of whether or not it's comparable?!
He took a deep breath to suppress his anger and tried to calmly analyze the situation with his son: "You're right, Fu Jingheng is no match for Fu Jingyuan, and he's really nothing, but don't forget, his surname is Fu."
"Have you forgotten how this welcome banquet came about?"
"It's because Fu Jingheng's surname is Fu, and Qin Sheng, as his fiancée, also bears the surname Fu!"
"Fu Jingyuan may not care about Fu Jingheng and Qin Sheng, but as long as they are members of the Fu family, no one can bully them. Otherwise, they should be prepared to face retaliation!"
The blush on Jiang Haoming's face faded, leaving him slightly pale: "But..."
If Jiang Ruojin still can't see through her son's thoughts by now, then he's been the head of the family for nothing all these years.
Ultimately, his heartache for his son outweighed his words. He sighed and patted Jiang Haoming's shoulder, saying meaningfully, "If you really care, then just wait and see. I heard that Old Master Fu's health is getting worse this year."
Jiang Haoming was startled and suddenly understood his father's meaning.
The reason why Fu Jingheng was still respected despite having no power, influence, or money was because Old Master Fu doted on his youngest grandson and helped him in various ways.
Otherwise, with his abilities, he would have died several times over if he had faced Fu Jingyuan.
In other words, as long as Old Master Fu is gone...
The thought had barely crossed his mind when Jiang Haoming was jolted awake. He suddenly realized what he had been thinking and shook his head repeatedly, saying, "No...no...that's not what I meant...I don't...I don't have any feelings for Qin Sheng, Dad, don't talk nonsense."
He left as if fleeing after saying that.
Jiang Ruojin watched his retreating figure and couldn't help but shake her head.
This child is indeed smart, but he has too little experience and is too soft-hearted.
I never expected this if I hadn't mentioned it, but now that I have...
If Old Master Fu really passes away, the Fu family will inevitably experience a major upheaval, and then...
Jiang Ruojin's eyes flickered, and she seemed to be deep in thought.
*
Qin Sheng's family left after dinner, but Fu Jingyuan slowed down his wheelchair and unknowingly fell behind.
Qin Sheng and Fu Jingheng noticed him and guessed what he was planning to do. They exchanged a glance and then ignored him.
After Fu Jingyuan and the others left, he nodded his chin toward Jiang Xiaoyu and asked, "Would it be convenient for us to talk in private?"
Jiang Xiaoyu looked left and right, and finally realized that Fu Jingyuan was talking to her, which made her very puzzled.
Without much hesitation, she stepped over and casually placed her hand on the back armrest of his wheelchair.
Fu Jingyuan opened his mouth, but then remembered that he needed her help, so he stopped uttering the words of refusal and let Jiang Xiaoyu push him to a secluded corner.
Just then, Jiang Ruoyu and her friends had finished drinking and were about to go somewhere else to have fun, but they saw this scene as soon as they stepped out.
For a moment, everyone involuntarily stopped in their tracks.
They all subconsciously looked towards Jiang Ruoyu.
Jiang Ruoyu almost couldn't maintain her smile, forcing a smile as she looked puzzled: "Jiang Xiaoyu?"
Jiang Xiaoyu only comes to Tiandu once a year. Each time, she just keeps Grandpa Jiang company, chatting and relaxing. She almost never goes out, let alone makes friends.
Therefore, most of the people present were seeing her for the first time. Jiang Ruoyu was surprised to find that she recognized her and asked in surprise, "You know her? Who is this girl?"
Jiang Ruoyu chuckled lightly: "She's my sister's daughter, my niece. She just came to our house a few days ago. I don't know how she got to know Young Master Fu."
My niece...
Everyone suddenly realized.
It was that same stylishly dressed woman. She immediately sensed something amiss and urged, "I think Young Master Fu might be about to make a move. He's trying to get information about you from your niece beforehand, hoping to give you a surprise!"
She nudged Jiang Ruoyu: "Why don't you sneak over and take a look?"
Jiang Ruoyu: "Isn't this inappropriate?"
The woman smiled and said, "Don't be shy. If you don't like it, I can go and take a look for you."
As he was about to go over, Jiang Ruoyu immediately stopped him.
Her face flushed slightly as she urged them on, "The private room is booked, you can go ahead first."
The woman blinked and deliberately asked, "What about you? Aren't you coming along?"
Jiang Ruoyu blushed even more: "I'm coming."
The group exchanged knowing glances, then left with smiles on their faces.
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