Gu Xiaoqi took off the sunglasses that covered half her face and asked Li Chuan beside her with some annoyance, "Hey, are these two people bullying our Yin Yin? They're so shameless."
Today was truly unlucky.
The two of them had been sent on a business trip by Boss Shen, and their moods were already terrible. To then encounter this pair of shameless people openly acting indecently in public.
Especially Nan Shiqing, who even claimed she would help organize the birthday banquet. Did she really think she was the lady of the Fu family?
Li Chuan nodded expressionlessly, his eyes also filled with disgust.
Gu Xiaoqi stomped her foot in anger and turned back with her suitcase.
Li Chuan blocked her, confused, "Where are you going? We still have a flight to catch."
Gu Xiaoqi glared at him fiercely.
"What flight are we catching? Our Yin Yin is unhappy, and it's all because of this Nan Shiqing. We have to teach her a lesson!"
...
Madam Fu's birthday banquet was in three days.
Mu Yinyin came out of the company and glanced at the time on her phone. She had more than enough time to get to the Fu family's house.
She originally didn't want any more dealings with Fu Siye or the Fu family, but thinking of her grandmother, she couldn't refuse.
While waiting for the traffic light, Mu Yinyin tapped her fingers on the steering wheel. Seeing the beautiful sunset outside, she took a few photos with her phone, planning to send them to Fenfen.
When she was in Country E, Mu Yinyin had noticed that Fenfen seemed to really like sunsets. Every day at this time, Fenfen would sit by the window and look out. Mu Yinyin would casually take a few photos to show her, and over time, it became a habit.
However, before Mu Yinyin could roll up her car window again, she heard an anxious voice from not far away.
"I'm truly sorry, Madam. It was all my carelessness; I didn't check the car before leaving."
On the roadside stood an old woman with white hair, her face filled with anxiety and worry. The middle-aged man beside her was bowing repeatedly to apologize.
"If you need a taxi, I don't know if there's enough time. It's still a distance to Fangxun Road, and if we wait any longer, there might be traffic jams," the old woman sighed.
Hearing the words "Fangxun Road," Mu Yinyin raised an eyebrow.
She then pulled her car over to the side of the road and got out, walking towards the old woman.
Mu Yinyin glanced at their car and guessed it had broken down.
"Excuse me, are you going to Fangxun Road? I'm going there too. If you're in a hurry, you can ride with me," Mu Yinyin initiated the conversation.
The Fu family's old residence was located there, so it was indeed on Mu Yinyin's way.
However, what Mu Yinyin didn't expect was that when the old woman turned around and saw her face, she surprisingly raised her eyelashes, scrutinized Mu Yinyin carefully, and then spoke directly.
"You are... Yin Yin girl?"
"You know me?" Mu Yinyin found it absurd, but the old woman in front of her made no impression on her at all.
Mu Yinyin prided herself on having a good memory; she would remember anyone she had met.
Fortunately, the old woman's subsequent answer dispelled Mu Yinyin's confusion: "You're going to the Fu family for Liang Min's birthday banquet, aren't you? No wonder Liang Min mentions you to me so often. You really are a good girl."
Mu Yinyin was somewhat surprised; she didn't know her grandmother had such a friend.
As she spoke, the old woman brought up a photo from her phone. The person in the photo was Mu Yinyin, which was why the old woman recognized her at a glance.
The old woman also revealed her identity. She was a long-time friend of Liang Min, and she didn't expect to meet Mu Yinyin by such a coincidence.
"Then please give this old woman a ride," the old woman said, warmly linking her arm through Mu Yinyin's.
Mu Yinyin smiled.
As expected of her grandmother's friend, she indeed had a similar personality.
The Fu family residence.
Various cars were parked in succession outside the villa, and inside, guests bustled about, making for a lively scene.
After all, the Fu family's status was undeniable. This birthday banquet for Liang Min had invited influential figures from all walks of life, and many people had been scrambling to get an invitation.
However, the protagonist of the birthday banquet seemed a bit absent-minded at the moment.
Liang Min kept looking around, her restless demeanor naturally catching Mr. Fu's eye.
"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
"Why hasn't Yin Yin arrived yet?" Liang Min was eager to see Mu Yinyin immediately.
She had explicitly ordered Fu Siye to bring Mu Yinyin today.
"It's good she's not here, it saves any awkwardness," Mr. Fu muttered.
The Fu family was well aware of Liang Min's fondness for Mu Yinyin. She had also repeatedly urged Fu Siye and Mu Yinyin to get back together, but both Fu Siye and Mu Yinyin's attitudes were clear, and there had been no progress.
Moreover, Mr. Fu was also not satisfied with Mu Yinyin's strong personality.
"You really know how to talk, picking out things I don't like to say," Liang Min glared at Mr. Fu unhappily.
Mr. Fu, considering it was Liang Min's birthday, didn't want to upset her. He looked towards the entrance and happened to see Fu Siye walking in, accompanied by a woman.
"See, she's here," he said.
Liang Min also saw Fu Siye and was about to rise to greet him, but when she saw who the woman accompanying Fu Siye was, her expression darkened.
"Grandma, happy birthday." Nan Shiqing's face was adorned with a gentle smile, but her palms, hanging by her sides, tightened.
She had noticed Liang Min's smile disappear the moment she saw her.
Nan Shiqing felt extremely wronged. She had clearly tried her best to please Liang Min, but she still couldn't get a good look.
If she couldn't win over these two elders of the Fu family, marrying into the Fu family would become even more difficult.
Furthermore, Fu Siye's attitude towards her had also changed, which had sounded an alarm bell in Nan Shiqing's heart.
"Where is Mu Yinyin? Why isn't she with you?"
Liang Min didn't even spare Nan Shiqing a glance, directly questioning Fu Siye.
"She didn't come?" Fu Siye had also scanned the surroundings when he entered and indeed couldn't find Mu Yinyin.
Didn't this woman promise yesterday that she would come today?
And now she had broken her word.
Noticing Fu Siye's displeased expression, Nan Shiqing's eyes flickered. She unhurriedly approached Fu Siye and said softly.
"Will sister come today too? At this time... she must have been delayed on the way. She's not someone who lacks a sense of time."
While feigning concern, Nan Shiqing's heart stirred with excitement.
It would be best if Mu Yinyin didn't come, so she could steal the spotlight today.
"What does it matter if she comes or not," Fu Siye snorted coldly.
Now that the time was right, the banquet was about to officially begin, but Liang Min directly refused, causing the guests to look curious.
Liang Min's expression immediately turned grim, "If Yin Yin doesn't come, the banquet will not start."