Chapter 160 Ran Ge's influence has grown considerably.
Li Xiao remained silent; he wouldn't pay much attention to his private affairs.
But thinking back to the day he brought her home, how he followed her everywhere she went, it did seem like he was really interested.
Bo Wei was led closer by Li He, and what she saw was a group of young men with temperament, appearance, figure and family background all combined in the swirling smoke.
Each one of them looked dashing, poised, and confident.
At the same time, when people looked in her direction, the sense of oppression was extremely strong.
She gripped Li He's hand tightly.
Li He took her hand in return, helped her sit down, and raised an eyebrow at the group.
"Ran-ge has really gained a lot of influence now. For his small birthday, three old men came."
Huo Ran: ...
If we're brothers, let's not make fun of each other.
He Xinbai looked at Bo Wei with interest. "Aren't you going to introduce her?"
Bo Wei maintained a cool and aloof expression, but she was actually a little nervous inside. Why wasn't there a single girl among them?
Upon hearing this, she composed herself and, judging from Li He's reaction, guessed that these people had a decent relationship with him.
She greeted Li Xiao, "Big Brother."
He Xinbai and Chen Jinyan both glanced at Li Xiao discreetly, observing his attitude.
Li Xiao's expression softened, and he nodded, "Mm."
Where have I ever seen Li Xiao treat women with such an approachable attitude?
Those who are liked by Li He and recognized by Li Xiao are members of the Li family.
The two of them also had their own judgment.
Li He proudly put his arm around her shoulder and introduced her to the two of them, "This is my wife. We're having a banquet soon, don't forget to send your gift money."
Bo Wei's composed expression flushed slightly as she nodded to the two of them.
He Xinbai smiled and then looked at Li He, "As expected of a proper businessman, he must give a gift, whether people come or not is irrelevant."
Li He leaned back lazily, his hand on Bo Wei's waist, looking completely at ease. "If Young Master He is willing to come, of course we would be extremely happy to welcome him."
As the group chatted, Bo Wei felt extremely uncomfortable, as if she didn't belong there.
Li Zhixian walked over from a distance, maintaining her usual style, wearing an elegant dress, with exquisite makeup and a confident and arrogant look in her eyes.
She first saw Li Xiao, then glanced at He Xinbai and Chen Jinyan.
"Big Brother, Brother Xinbai, Brother Jinyan." She greeted them obediently, but didn't dare to ask why they were here.
She was more afraid of her eldest brother than of her own father.
Li Xiao glanced at her, then looked in the direction she had come from, saw Li Zhiyun in the crowd, and then looked away.
"Don't just drink alcohol, eat something too."
Li Zhixian nodded obediently, "I ate it."
He Xinbai looked at Li Zhixian with amusement and laughed, "Little sister Zhixian is only so well-behaved in front of you, her big brother. In front of us, she's like a little tiger."
Li Zhixian: ...
"Brother Xinbai, you've mistaken me for someone else. I'm Zhiyun."
He Xinbai's smile deepened, and it was quite infectious. "The one who likes to wear such gorgeous dresses must be Sister Zhixian."
Li Zhixian: ...
"Hmph." She gave a soft hum, somewhat smug.
She looked away, then at Bo Wei, her voice softening slightly, "Second sister-in-law, why don't you come over and play mahjong together?"
She risked coming here because she was afraid her second sister-in-law would feel uncomfortable sitting alone with these men.
Li Zhiyun, that lucky charm, always loses to her in rock-paper-scissors.
Bo Wei was initially very happy, thinking it was just a call to come over and chat.
But as soon as he heard about mahjong, he immediately lost interest.
"I don't know how to play mahjong."
She rarely participates in these leisure activities, and she especially avoids things like mahjong, which could be addictive.
Li Zhixian smiled nonchalantly and encouraged her, "It's alright. I happen to have some free time today, so I'll teach you. Then we can set up a table for the New Year at home."
Bo Wei smiled and nodded, "Okay."
Things are different now. Things she used to keep at a distance are now things she really wants to try.
Especially when Zhixian said those words, she could imagine the scene.
If you don't know anything and don't learn anything, it will feel very disappointing. Over time, you won't be able to integrate and will gradually feel alienated.
She turned to look at Li He, who glanced at her and stood up. "Come on, I'll get you some chips."
Bo Wei was even happier; she felt more at ease with Li He by her side.
Several people left, leaving only a group of bachelors.
Huo Ran: ...
With Li He around, he was much more relaxed. Why did he leave?
He kept his head down, plotting to find something for the three of them to do.
Lu Manqi's voice came from behind, "Sister, sister."
As if no one responded, she raised her voice and stood up to wave, "Sister Yingshi! Fu Yingshi! Over here, come play a game!"
Lu Manqi is a little princess, and today is the home turf for her familiar brothers, so she is naturally very relaxed and her voice is quite loud when she calls out to people.
Everyone around her instinctively looked in the direction she was looking.
Fu Yingshi descended the spiral staircase with an elegant posture and a strong goddess aura.
Her snow-white skin and pearl-white halter dress blended almost seamlessly, dazzlingly white and so beautiful that it was hard to look away.
Upon hearing Lu Manqi's voice, she smiled and looked over.
Before she could meet Lu Manqi's gaze, she was met with a pair of deep, calm eyes.
Her heart skipped a beat!
The world suddenly went silent; all she could hear was the frantic pounding of her own heart, 'thump-thump! thump-thump!'
I was so nervous that my mind went blank and I forgot to breathe.
She stood frozen in place.
Those narrow eyes looked at her, their gaze sweeping over her body.
The feeling was like being exposed to X-rays; in his eyes, she seemed naked, utterly insecure.
Li Xiao's gaze swept over her entire body, then met her eyes again. After two seconds, he calmly turned his head away.
Looking at that superior figure, Fu Yingshi finally remembered that people need to breathe.
The fish on the shore jumped back into the water and came back to life.
She suppressed the heaving of her chest and quickly calmed herself down.
So many years have passed; the youthful infatuation of those days should have faded long ago.
That was just a natural reaction to being reunited after a long separation.
She told herself to be generous and natural.
But my steps were still a little weak as I stepped down the stairs.
He Xinbai withdrew his gaze and said with great interest, "There are quite a few beautiful women here today."
Chen Jinyan nodded. "Indeed."
He Xinbai: "I wonder which company it belongs to?"
Lu Xianzong: "It's from my family."
Upon hearing this, He Xinbai curled his lips into a smile. "Isn't the younger sister of President Lu the one who was just jumping around like a baby?"
Lu Xianzong: ...
Huo Ran laughed heartily, "This is his cousin, she just returned to the country, the only daughter of the Fu family."
He Xinbai tapped his fingertip and said lazily, "An only daughter."
Upon hearing this, Li Xiao's gaze shifted slightly.
Lu Xianzong looked at him and said, "He's incredibly stubborn and once he's hooked up, there's no getting rid of him. It's best not to provoke someone like Young Master He, who's been through countless romances."
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