Just as Jiang Yu was still in a daze, a considerable commotion arose in the courtyard. Whispers could be heard that Commander Bai had arrived, bringing his niece who had studied abroad. It was said that the young lady was beautiful, with fair skin, and possessed a captivating charm in her demeanor and conversation.
"I've heard about Commander Bai's niece for a long time. Although her family isn't as well-off as her uncle's, she's very ambitious. She was the top scorer in the province when she took the college entrance exam! Commander Bai has a keen eye for talent. He not only sponsored her education from a young age, but also sent her abroad after the exam. After she came back, she helped the family a lot."
Li Xue became more and more excited as she spoke, and she also got up to go see the Bai family's young lady, intending to bring Jiang Yu along as well.
"Sister Xue, you guys go ahead. I need to take care of the kids, so I won't join in the fun."
Jiang Yu waved her hand, refusing repeatedly. Seeing that she couldn't persuade her, Li Xue simply gave up and followed the group to the door.
After the crowd dispersed, only she and her three children remained at the banquet. Jiang Yu propped her head up, calculating the timeline. After a long while, she sighed softly. If nothing unexpected happened, she would meet a man on this day, and a beautiful romance would blossom.
And it was time for me to leave. But looking at the sensible children, I felt a pang of reluctance for some reason.
"Mom, are you in a bad mood?"
Shen Suisui, being perceptive, noticed something was wrong and spoke softly. The other two children, hearing her voice, simultaneously glanced at Jiang Yu. At that moment, all she wanted to do was hug the children and cry her heart out.
But I'm here to attend a wedding today, and it wouldn't be appropriate to lose my composure. Besides, even if I knew we would get divorced, I can't become a laughingstock for people like Bai Wei and Bai Na.
After cheering herself up, she smiled, looking completely different from her previous worried self.
Upon learning of Commander Bai's arrival, everyone came out to welcome him. After getting out of the car, he greeted them warmly.
"They're all here to give gifts, there aren't many formalities."
After he finished speaking, a tall woman with curly hair stepped out of the car. Her delicate features made her face appear particularly lively. Just as everyone was speculating about her identity, Commander Bai smiled:
"This is my niece, Bai Ling, who is here to attend her cousin Bai Chen's wedding. She just returned from abroad not long ago, so she may not be familiar with our local customs. Please bear with her and take good care of her."
"Of course."
"No problem."
As loud voices rose from the crowd, Commander Bai stopped interrupting the conversation and followed Chief Zhang to his seat.
The waiter filled his glass and placed it in front of him, then asked Bai Ling what he wanted to drink.
"Please give me a glass of red wine, thank you."
Bai Ling appeared both easygoing and humble, and the young men at the same table, who were of similar age, had their eyes glued to her ever since she entered.
"Where's Shen Ying? Why isn't he at this table?"
Commander Bai glanced around and, finding no one he wanted to see, couldn't help but ask. After all, he had initially wanted to match his niece with Shen Ying, but after seeing that Shen Ying's lover was no less than his niece's, and that the two seemed to be a perfect match, he gave up the idea.
They are both outstanding young people. Although they are not destined to be husband and wife, it would be good for them to be friends.
"Boss, he's gone to the restroom. When he comes back, make sure he toasts you."
Another company commander who was on good terms with Shen responded. After Commander Bai said "good" twice, he began to chat with Commander Zhang and the regimental commander at the table.
During the wait, Bai Ling was the most eager. On the way, her uncle had been telling her about an outstanding young man, how capable and hardworking he was. They had originally planned to meet at the Bai family villa, but she had missed the opportunity due to unforeseen circumstances.
He then added that he was married and had children, which was a pity...
"Boss, you wanted to see me?"
Just as the group at the table was chatting happily, a deep, magnetic male voice came from the side. Shen Ying blushed slightly and, upon seeing Commander Bai, took the initiative to approach him.
Hearing the voice, Bai Ling looked up and met the man's eyes. He possessed the distinctive features of an Eastern man, with striking features that rivaled those of foreign men. Especially his cold eyes, paired with the custom-made suit he wore, made her admit, she was attracted.
Over the years, she has had no shortage of men pursuing her, all sorts of men, both domestic and foreign. It seems that only this man in front of her gives her the feeling of wanting to date and marry.
"Nothing important, come and sit down."
Commander Bai noticed the allure in his niece's eyes and understood it immediately:
"This is my niece, Bai Ling. I wanted to arrange for you two to meet when we had dinner at home last time, but she had something come up and couldn't make it. She's here for her cousin's wedding this time, so she can make up for the regret of not meeting you last time."
As he spoke, he gestured to Bai Ling with his eyes. The woman understood, stood up, picked up her glass of red wine, and said:
"I'm really sorry about last time, Comrade Shen Ying."
"It's nothing, no need to be so polite."
Shen Ying grinned, a half-smile playing on his lips. Having been pursued by Deng Wei and several other female soldiers, he had some understanding of the way women looked at him and tried his best to avoid it.
Many people who witnessed this scene secretly remarked that Shen Ying was truly blessed. Of course, some also said that this young lady was far less beautiful than his wife.
After exchanging a few polite words, Commander Bai gestured to someone beside him to fetch Deng Wei and take his cousin to sit at the women's table. A short while later, Deng Wei came looking for Bai Ling, and the two went to the other side together.
Shen Niannian, who had left sometime earlier, jogged back to Jiang Yu's side, leaned close to her ear, and whispered:
“I just went to see my dad. He was drinking with a woman.”
He hadn't considered the consequences of saying that; he thought he was just going to spy on the man and talk to his mom, sister, and brother.
"good."
Jiang Yu smiled insincerely and nodded, signaling Shen Niannian to stop running around. Otherwise, when the wedding procession returned later, with so many people, things would get chaotic and they would get separated again.
Shen Suisui noticed that her mother was unhappy, so she nudged Shen Niannian with her elbow to tell him not to talk nonsense.
"But I think that woman is very hypocritical, and she is inferior to Mom in every way."
Shen Niannian wasn't lying. Apart from the fact that in his heart, his mother was the most beautiful woman, he really couldn't see any redeeming qualities in that woman.
"Shut up."
Shen Sui Sui rolled her eyes at her, utterly speechless.
"Look, look, it's that woman. I really wasn't lying."
Shen Niannian was about to say something when she suddenly saw Bai Ling and Deng Wei walking over and pointed at the woman.
While playing with melon seeds, Shen An'an didn't understand what her older siblings were talking about, but she heard Shen Niannian pointing at a woman not far away, seemingly saying that she wasn't as pretty as her mother, and she shook her head.
"But she's not as pretty as her mom."
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