When He Wei looked over, Xia Mian looked away as if nothing had happened, pretending not to see them.
Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that He Wei was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't quite believe that she would appear in such an occasion.
After all, in his eyes, the Xia family is just an ordinary family.
However, he should be able to confirm her identity soon, so he must not know that she saw him until the truth about him and Mao Huimei is revealed.
Xia Mian turned her gaze and saw Fan Xiaowan. The look in her eyes was filled with the smell of gunpowder.
Xia Mian was a little curious, "Why is Fan Xiaowan here? Didn't she go abroad?"
"What? Fan Xiaowan is here too?" Rong Xin seemed unaware of this. After a moment's thought, he said, "I guess someone brought her here to see me."
He sneered, "After all, she's already twenty years old. She needs to find someone quickly. After all, in the eyes of the Fan family, girls become less valuable as they age."
The Fan family is a well-known "family of marriage" in the circle. All seven sisters of Fan Xiuzhi were married to wealthy and powerful families with close connections in various industries in order to maximize the benefits of Mr. Fan.
So when the Huo family collapsed and Fan Xiuzhi was arrested, the Ning family was severely damaged, but the Fan family was not greatly affected. They just quickly sent Fan Xiaowan, who was closest to Fan Xiuzhi, abroad.
Now that I have reached the right age, I have come back to look for a marriage partner.
"Then you have to be careful." Xia Mian teased Rong Xin, "You are also a very good candidate!"
"Please forgive me," Rong Xin said, "I would rather marry a girl named Tang."
Ning Shaobai smiled, "Looks like it's settled?"
Rong Xin glanced at him and Xia Mian with a bitter and vengeful look, and said sadly, "Now that you're here, you have to settle down."
It is obvious that there is some agreement between him and Rong's father.
So when Ning Shaobai and Xia Mian gave gifts to Mr. Rong together, Mr. and Mrs. Rong looked at them with great joy.
"Okay, okay," said Rong's father, who was slightly chubby and had a particularly friendly smile. "Shao Bai already has a girlfriend. When are you planning to get married?"
Grandpa Rong said with a smile, "Shao Bai is not a child anymore. He will get married this year and have a big fat boy next year or the year after."
aestivation:……
Rong Xin has pushed the elders of the Rong family into such a state that he urges everyone he meets to get married. Not only does he urge them to get married, but he also urges them to have children!
Rong Xin yelled, "I'm still studying during summer sleep, it won't be that fast!"
Father Rong said with a smile, "It's okay, you're almost there. Didn't I say that as long as Shao Bai is in love, you'll get married?"
He turned around and said to Grandpa Rong, "We've already made arrangements with the Tang family. Dad, just wait to hold your great-grandson!"
Rong Xin was about to say something when his father said, "This is a surprise from Rong Xin for your 70th birthday!"
Grandpa Rong immediately smiled and said, "Great, great! This is the best birthday gift Grandpa has received today!"
Rong Xin was suddenly speechless.
Xia Mian looked at Rong Xin's frustrated and flushed face, and held Ning Shaobai's hand tightly to hold back her laughter.
Ning Shaobai looked down at her and used his other hand to tidy up her hair.
Rong Xin was about to take them away when a group of people rushed in from the door. Most of them were Grandpa Rong’s grandchildren, and some were there for socializing, such as Fan Xiaowan.
Xia Mian just glanced at her and ignored her. Ignoring such a person was the greatest contempt for her.
"Grandpa!" Liang Mi, the most lively granddaughter, ran over and hugged the old man, "I wish Grandpa good fortune as vast as the East Sea and a long life as long as the Southern Mountains!"
Mr. Rong's face suddenly broke into a smile. "Where did you guys go to have fun?"
"Hey, I'm going to prepare a surprise for you, grandpa."
The old man looked at this group of energetic young people with visibly happy expressions.
When Gao Qiongying and another girl came in, the old man was even happier.
"Miaomiao and Qiongying are here!"
Xia Mian's eyes couldn't help but fall on the girl named Miaomiao. Ning Shaobai lowered his head and reminded her in her ear, "That's Miss Tang."
Xia Mian now had some idea why Rong Xin was so afraid of her. She was indeed a great beauty, but she was a little cold and aloof, which was somewhat different from Ning Shaobai's coldness and alienation.
Ning Shaobai’s response was “Don’t mess with me if there’s nothing to do”, but this Miss Tang directly said “Don’t come near me”. Her aura was really impressive, and Gao Qiongying wasn’t that conspicuous when she walked next to her.
The elders of the Rong family were obviously very satisfied with her. Grandpa Rong even held her hand and asked about her well-being. Finally, he called Rong Xin to his side and said, "Your task today is to take good care of Miaomiao. Do you understand?"
Rong Xin nodded stiffly, but there was no change on Miss Tang's face.
Gao Qiongying smiled and said, "It seems that Young Master Rong is about to get married." She gave him a gift at the right time.
The elders of the Rong family immediately laughed again.
Liang Mi, who was holding Grandpa Rong's arm, suddenly seemed to remember something. "Sister Qiongying, we're planning to have a talent show for Grandpa during the luncheon to celebrate his birthday. I remember you're really good at playing the piano, Sister Qiongying. Do you want to join us?"
Xia Mian immediately perked up, thinking: Here it comes! The talent crushing plan.
Mr. Rong said with a smile, "Is this the surprise you prepared for me?"
Liang Mi said proudly, "We have been planning this for a long time, Grandpa, just wait and see!"
Then she said to Gao Qiongying coquettishly, "Sister Qiongying, come here."
Gao Qiongying said generously, "Of course I'll come." Then she turned to look at Ning Shaobai, "Speaking of which, Shaobai's violin playing is also amazing."
"Would you like to sing a song for Grandpa Rong together?"
Liang Mi immediately clapped her hands and said, "Wow, a piano and violin ensemble, that must be wonderful."
Xia Mian looked at Ning Shaobai with bright eyes, "Doctor Ning, you can also play the violin!"
Ning Shaobai couldn't help laughing at her exaggerated acting.
This was something that was expected. Gao Qiongying was a strong and overbearing person, and she looked down on Xia Mian from the bottom of her heart. She probably wouldn't bother to use any underhanded means.
In order to make Xia Mian feel ashamed, in addition to the contempt of people in the circle, crushing him with his ability is the most important part, and talent show is the most direct and effective way.
After all, these days, it is good enough for children from poor families to be able to go to school, so how could they have the spare money to learn talents?
So after Xia Mian knew that he could play the violin, she immediately prepared a program. Whenever she had free time in the past few days, she would ask him to practice together, saying that he would definitely amaze everyone.
But now he's pretending here.
As expected, Gao Qiongying's eyes flashed with disdain, but she smiled and said, "Xia Mian, don't you know? Shao Bai plays the violin very well."
Liang Mi said, "Sister Qiongying is also very good at playing the piano. The two of you can play together and be our finale!"
Rong Xin frowned, "Liang Mi, stop fooling around!"
Liang Mi looked puzzled, "What's wrong?"
Gao Qiongying looked at Ning Shaobai and frowned slightly, "Is it inconvenient?"
Her gaze finally landed on Xia Mian and she smiled generously, "It's just a duet to celebrate Grandpa Rong's birthday. You can't be so stingy, right?"
Everyone's eyes fell on Xia Mian, and some of them looked like they were waiting for a good show.
But Xia Mian didn't show any shyness at all, and said frankly, "It's not that I'm stingy."
She took Ning Shaobai's hand and said with a smile, "Doctor Ning, if you can play the violin, let's play together!"
Having a formal relationship is so justified. I want to play with my boyfriend, and everyone else should stand aside!
Liang Mi said, "Sister Qiongying is at level ten in piano. What's your level? Don't hold Young Master Ning back."
Xia Mian waved his hand and said, "We are celebrating a birthday, not taking a professional exam. Just be happy. Besides, who said I want to play the piano?"
"I'm going to do something different," she said to Mr. Rong with a smile, "I'll make sure it's a lively occasion for you!"
Mr. Rong liked her energetic look, "Then I'll wait and see!"
Fan Xiaowan said, "What's so exciting about the violin? Do you need to prepare something? Don't brag too much and let Young Master Ning handle it all by himself in the end."
Xia Mian was not annoyed, and asked Liang Mi with a smile, "Is there a program list? I'll see what's on so that we don't clash with each other."
Rong Xin said, "That's true."
Just ask Liang Mi to get the program list.
After reading the program, Xia Mian said, "Why does it look like there are only pianos and violins?"
Nowadays, people worship foreign things and feel that children from wealthy families are not classy if they don’t learn a few Western musical instruments, among which piano and violin are the most common.
As soon as she said this, everyone's talents became known everywhere.
She smiled and looked at Ning Shaobai, "Luckily I play with you, our performance will definitely be the most lively."
Liang Mi asked, "What does Miss Xia want to perform?"
"Drum set!" Xia Mian looked eager to try and said to Rong Xin, "Brother Rong, do you have a drum set? I want to play the drums!"
Ning Shaobai acted very surprised, "You can also play the drums?!"
Xia Mian raised his chin and said proudly, "I know a lot of things!"
"Aren't drum sets only used in dance halls?" Fan Xiaowan asked cautiously, "Isn't it a bad idea to play the drums here? Are we going to let everyone dance disco here?"
Everyone laughed.
Xia Mian said with a smile, "They say music has no national boundaries and no distinction between high and low. It's just about the place. There are pianos and violins in nightclubs, and they are still highly praised by everyone."
Rong Xin gave a thumbs up and said, "Well said. I didn't expect that despite your young age, you have such a big vision."
Xia Mian smiled.
Fan Xiaowan's face turned unhappy. If Rong Xin's words got out, wouldn't it mean that she was narrow-minded?
Liang Mi said, "The drum set is indeed lively, but playing with the violin? Are you sure? Don't ruin our performance!"
Gao Qiongying also smiled and said, "This is Grandpa Rong's birthday party, and it's rare to hear Shao Bai play the violin. Your drum set can have a separate performance to be on the safe side."
"Just because you haven't seen it doesn't mean it won't be exciting." Xia Mian said confidently, "Don't worry, there will be no problem. If it's really not good..."
She was thinking about which chips would be better.
Ning Shaobai touched her head and smiled, "I will give Rong Xin a Ferrari sports car as a wedding gift."
Everyone was in an uproar, and Rong Xin was already screaming excitedly, "Really?!"
Rong's father was stunned for a moment before he reacted and said to Rong Xin with a smile, "They are talking about wedding gifts!"
Rong Xin didn't care anymore. Ferrari sports cars are super expensive. He has been coveting it for a long time. He is willing to sell himself for this car.
Grandpa Rong stabbed Father Rong again, "They were just saying bad things about the performance."
Rong's father smiled and said, "Then you should be careful of Rong Xin causing trouble for you."
Rong Xin said, "Yes, Xia Mian, just knock randomly."
Xia Mian wrinkled her nose, "No way." She turned to look at Ning Shaobai, her eyes shining, "Doctor Ning, you trust me so much."
Ning Shaobai touched her head, smiled dotingly, and said to Rong Xin, "Can you find a drum set?"
Rong Xin made an OK gesture and said, "I found them all for you guys."
No one spoke in the hall anymore. They asked themselves if their own parents could do this for them, and they didn't dare to embarrass themselves.
Gao Qiongying couldn't hold the expression on her face for a moment. She had put in three years of hard work and all she expected was to be by his side, but Xia Mian had easily gained so much of his favor by relying on the so-called life-saving grace...
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