Mrs. Gu's birthday party was just a small family gathering. Mr. Gu had just been discharged from the hospital and couldn't stand the noise, so Mrs. Gu suggested that the whole family just sit together and have a meal.
On her birthday, the Gu family members had made time to return. Tian Jing and Zou Rui arrived with Zou Fan, while Lu Tian chose to arrive with Meng Jingdong. Old Madam Gu and Yu Ningxuan's birthdays were close together, and traditionally, birthday celebrations had always included Yu Ningxuan, a truly prestigious occasion that also highlighted her status within the Gu family.
In the original novel, the two of them still celebrated this birthday together, which made the original owner very dissatisfied and she made a big fuss again. At this time, she didn't have many cards left in her hand. Grandpa Gu passed away, Gu Yalan had a miscarriage because of her, and Zou's mother was hospitalized due to a heart attack. She became an unlikable person, and she couldn't bear to see Yu Ningxuan living a good life. In the eyes of everyone, she could be said to be the most vicious female supporting role.
But now Mr. Gu is still alive, and if he celebrates the birthday of the two of them together, it would be too disrespectful to Tian Jing.
The two walked into the Gu family's hall hand in hand, but as soon as they entered, they found that Yu Ningxuan and Lu Zhengyang had already arrived. When their eyes met, they couldn't help but recall the embarrassing scene of meeting Mr. Lu that night. Meng Jingdong smiled at Lu Zhengyang, pretending that he didn't remember what happened that night.
"Grandma, I wish you a happy birthday. May you be as blessed as the Eastern Mountains and live as long as the Southern Mountains." Lu Tian and Meng Jingdong sent their blessings together.
Old Mrs. Gu was wearing a red dress and looked very happy. Old Mr. Gu still looked haggard as if he had just recovered from a serious illness, but he was very happy to see all his relatives. After they paid their birthday greetings, he called the two of them over to ask about the wedding.
They told the old man the lines they had agreed on. Although Mr. Gu felt it was a little late, he did not force the young people to do anything. Instead, he said happily, "Then grandpa can wait to drink in your and Jingdong's wedding wine."
"Yes, I will toast to grandpa then." Lu Tian said casually.
Yu Ningxuan and Lu Zhengyang heard their conversation from the side, and they looked at each other and saw doubt in each other's eyes. Getting a marriage certificate has legal significance, but holding a wedding will definitely require a big fuss. Meng Jingdong doesn't seem to have any intention of holding a wedding. They are probably in a contract marriage and will divorce within two years.
The five brothers of the Gu family all looked a little unhappy when they saw their two sisters' husbands. The eldest of them, Gu Yi, was a few years younger than Lu Zhengyang. Not only that, both of them were running their own businesses. Especially Meng Jingdong was a leader of the new generation in the industry. The person they usually regarded as an idol turned out to be their cousin's husband. Not only were they happy to meet their idol, but they also felt very complicated.
"Tiantian, how did you and Mr. Meng get together?" Gu Yi's girlfriend Yu Li came to the banquet after much persuasion. She was very curious about their love history. In her opinion, how could a big shot of Meng Jingdong's level fall in love with a young girl.
Not only her, but also other people who didn't know the inside story were curious. Even the three aunts pricked up their ears to listen to the gossip.
Lu Tian said calmly, "How else can we be together? We are in love with each other."
"Then tell us about your love story." Yu Li's attitude was more intimate than before. When they first recognized each other, Lu Tian was a poor little girl who relied on the Gu family, but now her status is different, and people's attitude towards her is also subtly changing.
Lu Tian dealt with Yu Li. She was very familiar with the changes in these people. They all flattered the powerful and looked down on the weak. She would not answer everything Yu Li asked. She would only talk about the irrelevant things and keep silent if there was more to say.
Gu Yalan watched her actions from the side. She was more mature than Yu Ningxuan by a hair's breadth. Could it be that the Meng family was so experienced? Word had spread throughout the Meng family's inner circle about their daughter-in-law's selection, and rumors of a betrothal gift were rampant. Rumors of a betrothal gift in the hundreds of millions were circulating, but given the Meng family's wealth, it was only likely to be more. Her daughter hadn't even visited the Lu family yet. Her innocent appearance made it hard to hurt her, but the Lu family wouldn't protect her for no reason. She envied Tian Jing; at least her daughter had quietly secured the Meng family's favor.
Lu Tian had no idea that she had inadvertently attracted a lot of envy and hatred. After dealing with everyone, she planned to go out for some fresh air, but she ran into a middle-aged man in a suit and tie who hurried in at the door. He was startled when he saw her and said, "Hello, Lu Tian."
"Who are you?"
The middle-aged man was a little embarrassed and introduced himself: "I am Yu Qianhai, Yu Ningxuan's father."
"Hello." Lu Tian nodded. This was her first time meeting Yu Qianhai in all her time at the Gu family. He'd been reluctant to come earlier, probably to avoid awkwardness. The Gu and Yu families were very traditional in-laws, childhood sweethearts. Seeing his awkward expression, he must be bothered. If the baby-swapping incident hadn't happened, his wife and daughter would have been different. In the original novel, Yu Ningxuan's parents actually argued over it, but they were very loving, and the bickering was just a spice of life.
After everyone arrived, the banquet started soon. There were so many people that one table could not accommodate them all, so they split into two tables. Meng Jingdong and Lu Zhengyang were called to the elders' side, while the two aunts sat together with the younger generations.
Lu Tian and Zou Fan sat next to each other, with their second aunt on the other side and Yu Ningxuan opposite them. The five brothers of the Gu family probably wanted to protect Yu Ningxuan, but in the end they were not sitting next to each other, but facing each other.
Lu Tian's energy was so focused on eating and taking care of the handsome Zou Fan that she didn't even spare Yu Ningxuan a glance. She inexplicably felt the five brothers were relieved, yet at the same time, she was still doubting her own fighting ability. She had been quiet for so long, yet she was still feared by others? It was a truly satisfying sense of accomplishment.
The banquet was peaceful and harmonious. When it was time to cut the cake, Mrs. Gu was beaming. Yu Ningxuan was standing beside her. As usual, Mrs. Gu pulled her close to her. When she realized what was happening, she explained to everyone, "Xuanxuan's birthday is tomorrow, so she might as well celebrate it with me today."
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