diskusbooks Chapter 222 My Mother Was a Heartthrob in the 1980s
Chapter 222 My Mother Was a Heartthrob in the 1980s
Yan Xinran picked up a small cake and stuffed it into Liu Yunshi's mouth.
"Well, Xinran, I was just worried about you."
Liu Yunshi quickly covered her mouth and swallowed it in a few gulps.
"You should mind your own business. Haven't you been complaining that your mother wants to find you a marriage partner? Why don't you take a good look at the people who came today and see if there's anyone your mother likes?"
After Yan Xinran finished speaking, she looked around with a gossipy expression.
Unexpectedly, the banquet lights suddenly dimmed, and a beam of white light shone abruptly on the central staircase. Two people were standing on the staircase: one was Li Yang, the protagonist of today's banquet, and the other was none other than Si Qingzhou.
"Hey, Xinran, did you see that? Why is your Si Qingzhou with the president of Li's Group? And you know what, they actually look like father and son standing together."
Liu Yunshi looked in the direction of Si Qingzhou and the others with a curious expression.
Yan Xinran was also very curious, but now was clearly not the time to ask questions, so she could only suppress her curiosity and see what they were going to talk about first.
"Thank you all for attending this banquet today. Here, I would like to introduce to you a person who is a treasure that our Li family has lost and found again."
"He is my son, Si Qingzhou."
As soon as Li Yang finished speaking, everyone at the banquet looked surprised.
Liu Yunshi, standing to the side, excitedly hugged Yan Xinran's arm.
"Xinran, you're not being honest! I was wondering why you always rejected those rich kids. It turns out you had a better option. Isn't Si Qingzhou the young master who's hiding his true identity?"
Liu Yunshi was so excited she almost jumped up. Wasn't this just a story from a novel? And her sister had actually encountered it!
"Yunshi, I don't know. Qingzhou didn't tell me."
Yan Xinran was filled with apprehension. She could not care about Si Qingzhou's family background before, but now it was not a matter of whether she cared or not. Would the Li family accept her, who came from a middle-class family?
Yan Xinran's anxiety was unknown to Si Qingzhou, who was currently focused on the surprise he was going to prepare for her.
But oblivious to his own faults, he almost scared his girl away.
After the banquet officially began, Si Yan and Li Rui entered the banquet hall together. It was an ordinary entrance, but because it was Si Yan, it became different.
"Who is that person? She's so beautiful."
"Yeah, whose daughter is this? I don't recognize her."
"I don't know. Do you think she's engaged? Is there still hope for me?"
As soon as Si Yan entered the venue, exclamations of amazement rose and fell wherever she went.
This commotion also attracted the attention of Liu Yunshi and Yan Xinran.
"Xinran, there's something going on over there. Let's go check it out."
Liu Yunshi looked on with a gossipy expression, while Yan Xinran was still immersed in what she had just heard.
When Liu Yunshi finally received no reply from Yan Xinran, she turned around in confusion and saw that Yan Xinran was clearly lost in thought.
"Xinran, really? You're still thinking about it?"
After Liu Yunshi finished speaking, she looked around as if she had thought of something, and then leaned closer to Yan Xinran and whispered.
"Xinran, didn't you already like Si Qingzhou to death? Now that his status has changed, it doesn't affect him as a person. Besides, don't you have any faith in Si Qingzhou?"
"No, of course I have confidence in Qingzhou."
Liu Yunshi's words brought Yan Xinran back to her senses, and she subconsciously retorted.
"Alright, let's go see what gossip there is. Why worry so much? Stop thinking about it."
After Liu Yunshi finished speaking, she pulled the reluctant Yan Xinran towards the crowd.
"Make way, make way, what are you looking at?"
As soon as she got closer, Liu Yunshi turned left and right, and in less than two steps she pulled Yan Xinran to the front.
But before they could say anything, they froze on the spot.
"Oh my god, Xinran, I saw a fairy!"
Yan Xinran and the other person had already appeared, and System Xiao Qi began to announce it.
[Host, the short-haired girl in the white dress to your left is your son's girlfriend.]
Upon hearing what System Xiaoqi said, Si Yan stopped and looked over curiously.
When Yan Xinran saw Si Yan looking over, she quickly pulled Liu Yunshi aside.
"In rhymed verse, pay attention to imagery."
Yan Xinran thought that Si Yan had come over because she heard Liu Yunshi's words, but little did she know that Si Yan came to see her.
Si Yan didn't hear what Liu Yunshi and Yan Xinran were saying, but seeing the changing expressions on Yan Xinran's face, she couldn't help but chuckle.
Si Yan smiled, and the gasps around her intensified.
This scene was also witnessed by Xiao Qingqing and her husband, who had just moved to this side.
"so beautiful……"
"Han Bin, Xiao Qingqing's husband, said dreamily."
Xiao Qingqing was stunned; she hadn't even noticed what her husband had said.
Why? Why was she at the banquet? Don't the Li family care about her family background and education?
What should I do? Did Si Yan tell the truth?
Xiao Qingqing, who was originally full of confidence, suddenly felt uneasy when she saw Li Rui fawning over Si Yan.
Han Bin was about to pull Xiao Qingqing forward when he saw that her face was pale and cold sweat was even on her forehead.
"Qingqing, what's wrong? Didn't you agree to go and catch up with Miss Li Rui?"
Han Bin frowned when he saw Xiao Qingqing's appearance.
"W-what? How about another day? You've seen her, she's probably too busy to talk to me right now."
Xiao Qingqing's face darkened upon hearing her husband's words.
"Another day? But the person is already right in front of us, it wouldn't be appropriate to change the time now, would it?"
Han Bin looked at Xiao Qingqing with a puzzled expression.
The reason he was in such a hurry was that he hadn't contacted any other members of the Li family because he thought Han Yiru was there.
But now that Han Yiru is no longer a reliable source, if he doesn't hurry up and find someone in the Li family who can cooperate with the Han family, then all the deals that Han Bin signed before will be lost.
"Honey, please listen to me and let's do it another day. I'm not feeling well."
Han Bin looked troubled, but seeing Xiao Qingqing's distressed state, he could only nod in agreement.
But just as they were about to turn and leave, they heard Li Rui's voice behind them.
"Xiao Qingqing, what brings you here?" Hearing Li Rui's voice, Xiao Qingqing paused, turned around with an embarrassed smile.
"RuiRui, I saw you were busy, so I didn't want to bother you. Now, are you done?"
"Didn't I not send you an invitation? How did you get in?"
Li Rui said with a sneer.
"Miss, it was Xiao Wang and the others who didn't notice that they sent an invitation to the Han family."
Butler Liu, who was standing next to Li Rui, replied in a low voice.
Xiao Qingqing felt increasingly embarrassed as she looked at the way the people around her were staring at her.
"Rui Rui, what are you saying? Aren't we best friends?"
Xiao Qingqing forced a smile, but she didn't realize that she looked really bad.
"Ha, Xiao Qingqing, how dare you say such a thing? We know what you did to my brother and Si Yan. Today is a joyous occasion, and I don't want to argue with you. You'd better leave as soon as possible."
After finishing her sentence, Li Rui didn't give Xiao Qingqing a second glance, turned around, and took Si Yan's arm, walking in the other direction.
Xiao Qingqing, who remained where she was, trembled uncontrollably.
"Come on, isn't it embarrassing enough? When we get back, you'll have to explain yourself properly."
Han Bin, Xiao Qingqing's husband, looked extremely angry. He pulled Xiao Qingqing and walked out of the banquet hall.
So angry that Han Bin completely disregarded Xiao Qingqing, who was wearing high heels, that made Xiao Qingqing's face turn red and then purple with rage.
"Honey, honey, let me explain, it's not what you think."
As soon as Xiao Qingqing got into the car, she quickly grabbed Han Bin's hand and explained.
"Then explain yourself clearly. Aren't you on good terms with that Li Rui? What exactly did you do to offend her like this?"
Han Bin suppressed his anger and said coldly.
"It's...it's what happened back in the countryside, back then..."
Xiao Qingqing spoke while crying, and when she mentioned that Li Yang's hidden illness was due to her, Han Bin couldn't hold back any longer.
"Xiao Qingqing, what can I say about you? Is your brain full of shit? Who do you think you are? Just a nouveau riche. How dare you lay a hand on Li Yang?"
"No, honey, I didn't mean to. I didn't intend to target Li Yang."
Xiao Qingqing was terrified when she saw Han Bin's appearance.
"Stop talking. You should think about how to apologize to the Li family and beg for their forgiveness. Otherwise, your current wealthy life won't last much longer."
Husband and wife share both glory and loss, and Han Bin has no other choice but to try his best to make amends.
“I did something wrong by mistake, but Li Yang has such a big son now, which is at least thanks to me. Why should he go after me?”
Xiao Qingqing sobbed as she spoke, feeling very indignant. She had at least done a good deed, and besides, Li Yang's hidden illness might actually be something he had all along.
"What's the use of saying all this now? If the Li family were truly grateful to you, would Li Rui still have this attitude? Wipe away your tears and think carefully about how to make amends."
No one knew about Xiao Qingqing and her husband's conversation. Si Yan had already been brought by Si Qingzhou to Yan Xinran and Liu Yunshi.
"Qingzhou, who is she?"
Yan Xinran frowned and asked cautiously.
Although she didn't dislike Si Yan, seeing Si Qingzhou's smiling eyes at Si Yan, her heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but ask.
"Xinran, what are you thinking? She is my mother, my biological mother."
Seeing Yan Xinran's expression, Si Qingzhou couldn't help but laugh and say something.
"What? Her? You?! No way!"
Yan Xinran exclaimed in surprise.
Liu Yunshi, who was standing to the side, was also stunned. But before they could react, the surprise that Si Qingzhou had prepared was about to begin, and the lights in the banquet hall were turned off.
"what's the situation?"
The others had no idea what was happening and simply stood there waiting.
When the lights came on again, gasps of surprise erupted throughout the stadium.
Amidst gasps of surprise, Yan Xinran was led by Si Qingzhou to a platform filled with blue and white hydrangea flowers.
"Xinran, you said you like the sea and the sky. These flowers were specially cultivated by a friend of mine. I don't know if you'll like them."
Si Qingzhou looked serious, while Yan Xinran was so surprised that she didn't know what to say and could only nod repeatedly.
The people attending the banquet below the stage were in an uproar.
"No way, the young master of the Li family, whom we just recognized, has already been betrothed?"
"Oh, what a pity. I was just saying that we have another excellent marriage prospect."
"Who can argue with that? But this young master of the Li family is quite dedicated. He even went out of his way to cultivate flowers for a woman. I wonder where he got this gene for being so devoted?"
Although those around Yan Xinran already knew that Si Qingzhou's mother was Si Yan, most people at the banquet still didn't know who the biological mother of this suddenly appearing eldest son of the Li family was.
"Hey, did you guys see who the eldest son of the Li family's mother is? The Li family's secrecy is too good; they didn't let a word out before."
"After all, there was Li Cheng who was eyeing our house before. I think Li Yang is unfathomable."
"Hey, do you guys know which family this young master Li's girlfriend belongs to? I don't think I've seen her much."
The woman who was speaking looked at Yan Xinran from Taishan with envy. Her boyfriend was good-looking, rich, and devoted. You'd be hard-pressed to find someone like that even with a lantern.
In a corner unnoticed by them, Li Yang quietly approached Si Yan's side.
"Si Yan, I was wrong about what happened before. Are you still willing to give me another chance in the future?"
Li Yang looked nervous but didn't dare to turn his head to look at Si Yan.
"Li Yang, what's done is done. We're not a good match."
Si Yan spoke in a calm tone, and Li Yang's eyes darkened slightly after hearing this, but he quickly returned to normal.
"Okay, I respect your opinion."
Si Yan and Li Yang remained silent, while Si Qingzhou and Yan Xinran on the stage gently embraced each other.
The cheers and jeers from the audience drowned out Si Yan and Li Yang.
[Host, the happiness level of our mission target, Si Qingzhou, has reached its maximum. It's time for us to leave.]
Looking at Si Qingzhou on the stage, who was smiling happily, Si Yan paused slightly.
[Xiaoqi, don't rush, there are still some people whose cases haven't been handled yet.]
Yes, received.
The person Si Yan was talking about is currently drinking alone in her rented apartment.
"Li Cheng, don't contact me again. There's some money in the box next to you. Take care of yourself from now on."
Han Yiru looked at the chaotic rented room and frowned slightly as she spoke.
"Han Yiru, do you think you can keep your life of luxury just because you left me? Ha, how long do you think the Han family can stay that way? Your good sister-in-law Xiao Qingqing is no better than me in what she's done. I'm waiting to see you fall from grace."
After Li Cheng finished speaking, he picked up his wine glass, tilted his head back, and took another sip. His face was flushed, but his eyes held a fierce look, and no one knew what he was thinking.
"What do you mean? What did that woman Xiao Qingqing do?"
Han Yiru asked anxiously after hearing this.
"Go away, I won't tell you. You should go back and ask your good brother and sister-in-law."
Li Cheng sneered and pushed Han Yiru out.
"boom!"