Chapter 5
After a brief greeting, the family sat down one by one, and the old man gestured to Xu Yinyin to sit on his left.
This action scared Xu Yanrui and his wife a lot.
That position has always been the seat of their son Xu Yao. Even his eldest brother and sister-in-law did not have such treatment. Usually, when Xu Yao did not attend class, the seat would be vacant.
That position is equivalent to the position of successor, and now the old man has given it to Xu Yinyin. How can they not be nervous?
Not only that, the old man also personally picked up food for Xu Yinyin and took the initiative to ask her what she liked to eat. He showed her enough care and concern, even more considerate than to Xu Yao.
So, what does the old man mean?
Xu Hongshan naturally saw panic in his second son's expression, and he also saw fear in his eldest son's face, and he also saw the hidden unhappiness of his son-in-law.
This is exactly the effect he wants.
From everyone's performance just now, he was basically certain that everyone present could hear his granddaughter's thoughts, but his granddaughter was unaware of it. This was interesting.
Generally speaking, this kind of true nature revealed inadvertently is the most precious and honest.
The family is now at a critical moment of dividing the family property. No matter how good a person is at hiding himself on weekdays, he will be unable to sit still at this moment.
He was worried about how to distribute the property so that his hard-earned fortune wouldn't be squandered by three careless guys, or robbed by people with ulterior motives. He almost died because of this.
Now a savior suddenly appeared in the family and could solve all his long-accumulated troubles without any effort. How could he not be excited?
Of course, he would make good use of his granddaughter's superpowers and carry out drastic changes.
Xu Yinyin noticed the unfriendly looks from the people around her and couldn't help but complain.
"Xiao Qi, do you feel like the old man is trying to draw hatred towards me? My second uncle and second aunt look at me like they want to tear me apart. If you didn't know better, you'd think I'd stolen their mistresses."
Xu Yanrui and his wife: “…”
The two of them quickly adjusted their mood, diligently picked up food for her, and began to liven up the atmosphere at the table, desperately trying to find topics to chat about, fearing that Xu Yinyin would continue to make up stories about them and make them the side dishes on the table.
You know, everyone can hear her inner voice.
[Oh my, this couple is really good at livening up the atmosphere. They can't stop talking about their son. What's going on? Are they deliberately trying to annoy me because my wealthy parents can't have a son?]
"Although my wealthy parents have no ambitions for Grandpa's business, the way you two eat is truly unsightly. Do you really think the old man's illness has reduced his intelligence and he can't see what you're thinking?"
[Come on, Grandpa is a self-made business tycoon who built a multi-billion dollar fortune. Are you unqualified to play tricks in front of him?]
[Tsk, another day of feeling sorry for Grandpa. None of his three children have inherited his wisdom. Sigh!]
The smiles on Xu Yanrui and his wife's faces suddenly froze, and their back teeth creaked.
If Xu Yinyin could hear their thoughts, she would be shocked. How could rich people curse so vulgarly?
[Hey, why aren't they laughing or talking anymore? There's no bitter melon on the table. Why are they looking so miserable? It's strange.]
The old man glanced at Xu Yanrui and his wife casually, drank a sip of wine leisurely, and scooped a spoonful of shrimp paste stuffed with morels for his thoughtful granddaughter.
"Eat more and don't be restrained."
"Yeah, thank you grandpa, this tastes so delicious."
Xu Yinyin was very considerate and used a serving chopstick to pick up a piece of scallion-fried sea cucumber for the old man. Her curved eyes seemed to be filled with stars.
The old man smiled rarely, and the more he looked at his granddaughter, the more he liked her.
It had been a long time since there had been anyone around him who dared to tell the truth, and for a while he had the illusion that all his senses were deceived.
But now it’s different, his granddaughter will definitely bring her endless surprises.
Xiao Qi, this grandpa is quite kind. I was almost scared by his majestic appearance.
People who have been in high positions for a long time are not able to show their emotions on their faces. Once others see through their thoughts, how can they maintain their authority?
[Yeah, that makes sense. Just like the emperor, who clearly owns the whole world, but lives a miserable and lonely life. So pitiful.]
The old man smiled knowingly, took a sip of wine, and then looked at his son-in-law, whom he had never liked very much, and raised his glass and said, "Ah Cheng, you have been working hard on the Beiji development project recently. I toast to you."
Guo Cheng was startled at first when suddenly called out, but then he quickly raised his glass with both hands and drank it down respectfully and humbly. "Father, you are too kind. It is our responsibility and obligation as children to share your burden. Thank you--"
[Oh my, look at that silver tongue. Half of my aunt's downfall is due to it. Grandpa treats you so well, yet you're still going out hunting with others at the gate of the manor without my aunt's knowledge. Are you worthy of his cultivation? You're shameless!]
Hearing this, Guo Cheng paused, subconsciously glancing at the old man. Seeing him calmly looking at him, as if waiting for what to say next, he hurriedly continued, "I'm grateful that Father doesn't despise my lack of talent and knowledge and is willing to let me take charge of such an important project. I should respect you."
After he finished speaking, he hurriedly picked up the wine in the decanter and filled himself up. When he raised his hand, a piece of his shirt sleeve was accidentally exposed, and a faint red lip mark was faintly visible.
[Oh my, what did I see? Is there a hot lipstick mark on his cuff?]
The system excitedly said: [Where, where! ]
Everyone present looked at him, their eyes fixed on his right cuff.
Guo Cheng, who was pouring wine for the old man, suddenly started and the wine spilled.
Guo Cheng: “······” Damn!
The old man looked at him meaningfully, so Guo Cheng decided to go all out and pretended to be in a hurry to wipe the old man's clothes. Then he quickly knocked over the wine dispenser, letting the wine soak his sleeves. He pretended to be completely unaware and concentrated on wiping the old man's clothes.
The old man glanced at Xu Yanwen lightly and saw that she was standing there with a look of deep pain in her eyes.
The old man grabbed Guo Cheng's wrist and said gently, "Okay, go change your clothes first. They're all soaked."
Guo Cheng first uttered a puzzled "hmm." Then, after receiving a look from the old man, he belatedly looked at his soaked cuffs and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, son-in-law."
"It's okay." The old man's voice was gentle.
He looked at the housekeeper standing quietly behind him and ordered: "Take the son-in-law to change clothes, otherwise he will catch a cold later."
"Yes, please."
"Then I'll be leaving for a while. Excuse me." He bowed politely to everyone, as if his manners were engraved in his bones.
[Tsk tsk tsk, I'm so impressed. Does he really think we're blind by being so deliberate? I was watching him silently the whole time. Trying to hide it only makes it more obvious.]
[Ah, but then again, that secretary is really restless. Knowing that he was going to meet his father-in-law today, he still blatantly showed his presence. Is he crazy about getting promoted?]
Guo Cheng is also a reckless person. How could he be so careless? He just had a mishap. Oh, I feel sorry for my little aunt.
"Xiao Qi, do you think my aunt will ask him what he did today when he gets home later?"
[I think I’ll ask.]
I don't think so.
[Why? The mistress is almost at the doorstep, who can tolerate this?]
The system's mechanical tone was filled with indignation.
[Love-sickness can be tolerated. For my sister-in-law, as long as the man comes home, she will forgive him for his past mistakes. She will even brainwash herself, thinking that it was those coquettish and slutty women who seduced her. It’s not my sister-in-law’s fault. He just made a mistake that all men in the world would make.]
“······” The silence of the system was deafening.
Everyone around looked at Xu Yanwen.
She just calmly picked up the red wine, tried hard to control the trembling of her arms, and took a sip elegantly.
Jiang Xin kicked her husband under the table. Xu Yanwen quickly picked up a piece of salt-baked shrimp for his sister and said, "Little sister, today's prawns are very fresh. Eat them quickly. They won't taste good if they get cold."
Xu Yanwen smiled and thanked him: "Thank you, big brother."
Tang Wan, who was sitting across an empty seat from Xu Yanwen, curled her lips slightly with a look of contempt, as if silently mocking Xu Yanwen's stupidity.
[Hey, why does Second Aunt seem to be gloating? What is she so proud of? Why does she mock my aunt? Does she deserve it?]
Tang Wan was so scared that she quickly adjusted her facial expression and focused on eating rice.
The system suddenly said excitedly: [Wow, wow, guess what incredible news I saw?]
The villain in Xu Yinyin's heart rubbed his hands frantically: [What, what, tell me quickly! ]
[Our uncle-in-law is so arrogant! He not only plays with the company secretary, but also his own family members. He actually...]
"Yinyin!" Tang Wan suddenly raised her voice, "This is king crab that was just flown in from Alaska. It's very fresh. Can I get some for you?"
"ah?"
Xu Yinyin came back to her senses and looked at the big crab that had just been served on the table.
The pink and white crab meat had been separated long ago, and the skilled chef arranged the exquisite plating into a landscape painting, paired with a colorful seasonal vegetable backdrop with outstanding craftsmanship, bringing low-key luxury to the extreme.
The hot mist is filled with rich and delicious fragrance, which rushes into people's noses as if it is free, making people unable to take their eyes off it.
[Wow, is that the legendary king crab? Oh, my child is crying with greed, I want to give it a CD]
She held up her bowl with both hands and said with a smile, "Just a little bit is enough. Thank you, Second Aunt."
Tang Wan finally got the chance to make her shut up, so she naturally wouldn't let her go. In addition to king crab and Australian lobster, she also ordered her prawn sashimi, black abalone risotto, and a big bowl of hot and fresh Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.
The main purpose is to make her eat non-stop so that her mouth won't be idle and start thinking about random things.
Xu Yinyin, who had obtained the delicious food, did exactly what Tang Wan wanted. For the following time, she focused on eating and had no intention of eating melons for the time being.
When Guo Cheng came back after changing his clothes, he happened to see Tang Wan diligently picking up food for Xu Yinyin, and he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
As soon as he sat down, Tang Wan immediately rubbed his thigh with her knee.
When he glanced at her seemingly casually, she secretly gave him a seductive look, then quickly withdrew it.
Xu Yanwen saw all of this. Not only this scene, but also the words that Xu Yinyin had not finished saying were constantly tormenting her heart, so that she made the boldest decision in her life.
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