When Yu Linwan was seen, the Yu family members' expressions were clearly somewhat embarrassed.
The decision for Yu Zixuan and Yue Chengfeng to get their marriage certificates today was rather sudden. They only learned of the impending registration when Yue Chengfeng arrived with generous gifts that morning.
The head of the Yu family had only informed a few elders who held influence within the main family, Yu Zixuan's parents, and two younger generations who had significant say within Yu Corporation.
Yu Linwan was not notified at all.
One reason was that Yu Linwan was in City Z, not the capital.
Another reason was the awkward relationship between Yu Linwan and Yu Zixuan. With the legitimate daughter getting married, having the adopted daughter attend would only lead to embarrassment.
Yet, Yu Linwan had clearly heard the news and rushed back from City Z on her own accord, and in such a manner.
What was her intention? To cause trouble?
What the Yu family had considered, the Yue family had also weighed.
However, today was supposed to be a joyous occasion, and no one wanted to turn Yu Linwan away.
The Yu family feared losing face, but the Yue family had no reason to object.
Yu Linwan was happy to barge in shamelessly.
After all, even Xia Qingtian, an outsider, was qualified to attend. What was lacking in her, a Yu family daughter who still bore the Yu surname?
Moreover, she was no longer the person she used to be.
Earlier, she was the one who couldn't leave the Yu family; now, it was the Yu family that should be seeking her favor.
With this thought, Yu Zixuan sat directly beside Xia Qingtian, puffing out her chest.
Now that she was marrying the future head of the Gu family, Xia Qingtian's chosen Gu Yaoyang didn't even know whose child he was. Naturally, Xia Qingtian couldn't compare to her.
"If you have nothing, don't try to show off..." Xia Qingtian glanced at Yu Linwan's chest.
Hearing Xia Qingtian's words, Yu Linwan immediately looked down, then glared at Xia Qingtian and snorted, "Isn't it much better than drawing water with a bamboo basket?"
It was truly laughable. If you want to latch onto a sugar daddy, at least investigate whether they are worth it. What's with the swagger?
Do you really think you're something just because the Yue family backs you up?
No matter how formidable the Yue family is, they are still in the jewelry business and need to ally with the Yu family through marriage.
In her eyes, they were nothing!
"Who draws water these days? Don't houses have running water?" Xia Qingtian propped her chin with one hand, smiling charmingly at Yu Linwan, "What's wrong? Do you prefer the water you draw yourself? Or do you think everything obtained by begging is too cheap?"
"You!" Yu Linwan knew Xia Qingtian was mocking her for coming uninvited, and her expression immediately changed.
Did Xia Qingtian not know who she was talking to?
If she hadn't wanted to keep a low profile, she could have made Yue Corporation go bankrupt today!
"Linwan, have some tea." The head of the Yu family interrupted Yu Linwan, giving her a deep look.
Yu Linwan was willing to give the head of the Yu family some face and swallowed the rest of her words.
She wasn't here today to bicker with Xia Qingtian, a defeated foe, as it would diminish her status.
What she wanted was to prevent Yu Zixuan from being too pleased with herself.
She had no intention of giving the title of Yu family's daughter to that Yu Zixuan!
It was not the case before, and it certainly wouldn't be in the future!
She would repay all the humiliation she had suffered tenfold!
Xia Qingtian, hearing the head of the Yu family speak, naturally said nothing more, only secretly giving Yu Linwan a disdainful look, finding her utterly annoying.
Today was her maternal uncle's big day. Anyone who dared to make her maternal uncle and aunt unhappy would face consequences.
Not long after Xia Qingtian and Yu Linwan quieted down, Yue Chengfeng and Yu Zixuan arrived.
When Yue Chengfeng pushed the door open, Yu Zixuan's smile was still radiant, but upon seeing the elegantly dressed Yu Linwan, her expression visibly froze.
Yue Chengfeng's reaction was similar.
Seeing that her presence displeased Yue Chengfeng and Yu Zixuan, Yu Linwan felt a sense of satisfaction.
On such a joyous day, with elders from both sides present, it was inappropriate to lose one's temper and ask her to leave.
Yu Zixuan and Yue Chengfeng tried their best to ignore Yu Linwan and toasted a few glasses amidst the congratulations from everyone.
The atmosphere, through the deliberate efforts of both sides to liven things up, had finally become less awkward, yet Yu Linwan inexplicably began to stir up trouble.
She first picked up her wine glass and toasted Yue Chengfeng, "It's not easy to be the son-in-law of the Yu family. You'll have to take good care of Zixuan in the future."
"It's my duty." Yue Chengfeng, unsure of Yu Linwan's intentions, simply nodded in agreement and drank the wine with a faint smile.
"What's the point of me toasting and you drinking? How about I toast once and you drink three times?" Yu Linwan said with a smile.
"Chengfeng, Linwan is just joking with you." Yu Zixuan certainly wouldn't bear to make Yue Chengfeng drink three cups of wine. She smilingly stood up and intervened, "The Yu family doesn't have such a rule."
If he drank these three cups, how would he handle others toasting him later?
Yue Chengfeng hadn't been discharged from the hospital for long, and his body could hardly withstand such abuse.
"Are you more of a Yu family member than I am?" Yu Linwan's words caused the surroundings to fall silent.
The Yu family members all had complex expressions, yet Yu Linwan, feigning ignorance, said with a light smile, "When did Yu family rules become your domain to decide?"
"You've had too much to drink." Yu Zixuan looked at Yu Linwan, her lips blooming into a smile that didn't reach her eyes.
"I've just picked up my wine glass, how can I be drunk?" Yu Linwan said, a smile on her lips, looking at Yu Zixuan, "You still haven't answered my question, when did Yu family rules become your domain to decide?"
"If Yu family rules can't be decided by Yu family members, will outsiders decide them?" Xia Qingtian tapped her fingertips on the table.
Yu Linwan wasn't behaving as a Yu family member, and the Yu family wasn't intervening. The Yue family couldn't make a move, so it was perfect for her to step in.
"Miss Xia, it's inappropriate for an outsider like you to join the family banquet of the Yue and Yu families," Yu Linwan said, glancing disdainfully at Xia Qingtian.
"It is indeed inappropriate, but I still have the blood of the Yue family flowing through me. It's only natural for me to congratulate my uncle on his wedding on behalf of my deceased mother. What about you, what title do you claim to be here?" Xia Qingtian raised an eyebrow at Yu Linwan, "Without proper justification, isn't it inappropriate?"
"You!" Yu Linwan choked, finding Xia Qingtian too much!
Did she really think she was easy to bully just because she had a good temper?
If she wanted to, she could make Xia Qingtian disappear without a trace right now!
Yu Linwan was about to retort when she was interrupted.
"Enough!" The head of the Yu family said with a stern face, "Yu Linwan, today is Zixuan's big day. If you want to cause trouble, go cause trouble at the Gu family!"
Upon hearing the head of the Yu family's words, Yu Linwan's expression also turned unpleasant, "Are you trying to drive me away?"
"Don't make me say it a second time!" the head of the Yu family said coldly.
Yu Linwan gritted her teeth, gave the head of the Yu family a deep look, hating him for making her lose face, despising him for mistaking a pearl for a pebble and cherishing the worthless Yu Zixuan.
Originally, she still had feelings for the Yu family, but now it seemed there was nothing in the Yu family worth her clinging to.
"Fine, very fine." Yu Linwan finally withdrew her gaze and gave Xia Qingtian another fierce glare.
Did no one take her seriously because she didn't throw a tantrum?
Very well, this time she would start with Xia Qingtian!
Xia Qingtian met Yu Linwan's gaze, raised her hand, her nimble fingers moving slightly, and a smile curved her lips.
"Hmph!" Yu Linwan, angered to the point of trembling by Xia Qingtian's provocation, let out a cold snort before striding out, her skirt fluttering. In her heart, she thought: Xia Qingtian is dead for sure, not even Jesus can save her! I said so!