Judging from the tone, there seems to be quite a grudge!
Wu Pengpeng had no idea what feud the original owner had with this second aunt. She could only force a smile and say, "Thank you all for your trouble."
Jiang Xinyu saw Wu Pengpeng, who had always looked down on her, showing such a flattering expression.
She couldn't help imagining the day when she would trample Wu Pengpeng under her feet. A sense of relief and pleasure welled up in her heart.
However, before she could show it, she heard Wu Xian say coldly, "Second sister-in-law is right. Pengpeng is the little princess of our Wu family, passed down in a single line for nine generations. Everyone should hold her in the palm of their hands."
Although Wu Pengpeng was confused about the complex relationships in this big family, judging from Wu Xian's protective tone, it seemed that he really doted on his little niece.
For a moment, the balance in her heart tilted towards the fourth uncle.
Jiang Xinyu knew that all the men in the Wu family were partial. They were bewitched by that woman back then, and now they were bewitched by her daughter.
After all these years, she still couldn't defeat a dead woman.
She glanced at Wu Pengpeng and said in a sarcastic tone, "I'm sorry, Pengpeng. It's all my fault for speaking without thinking. You're magnanimous. Don't take it to heart."
Wu Pengpeng got goosebumps all over her body when she heard this sarcastic tone.
One second uncle was already giving her a headache, and now there was a second aunt.
If this couple were united, where would she have a way out?
Before she could open her mouth to plead for mercy, she heard Wu You scold coldly, "Today is a great happy day. Don't spoil my mood here. If you're not happy, go back and rest!"
After being publicly scolded by Wu You, Jiang Xinyu finally收敛 her mischievous thoughts.
She was married into the Wu family back then because she looked like that woman.
Wu Junyu was the posthumous son she brought from her ex-husband's family. This child was smart and clever since childhood and was deeply loved by Wu You.
He valued Wu Junyu even more than his own biological son, Wu Junchen.
Although Wu You loved Wu Junyu very much, in his heart, the most important one was always Wu Pengpeng.
One day, she would trample all these people in the Wu family under her feet and make them kneel in front of her crying and begging for mercy.
In order to achieve this ambitious goal, Jiang Xinyu had to behave herself.
"Sorry, sorry. It's all my fault for being clumsy with words." As she said, she gently slapped herself and took Wu Pengpeng's hand and said sincerely, "Pengpeng, don't blame your second aunt!"
Wu Pengpeng felt her scalp go numb when she saw her smiling face.
It was like someone was holding a knife and about to stab you in the chest but smiling and saying "Don't be afraid".
Who would not be afraid!
Wu Pengpeng nervously swallowed her saliva and subconsciously wanted to pull back her hand, but she was afraid of angering her and didn't dare to move.
Wu Junchen saw her reaction and there was a hint of playfulness in his deep eyes.
"Uncles and aunts, stop spoiling her. Otherwise, I'll be jealous of Pengpeng." He leaned back on the sofa and lazily crossed his legs. "I'm the eldest grandson of the Wu family, but Pengpeng has stolen all the limelight."
He was right. Wu Pengpeng had been doted on since she was born.
Back then, in order to celebrate the birth of the little granddaughter of the Wu family, passed down in a single line for nine generations, the old master of the Wu family invited the famous architectural designer Jiang Xuan to build a castle according to the largest castle in the world at a one-to-one scale.
It was a pity that just two years after the castle was completed, the eldest son and his wife of the Wu family had an accident in the castle and died.
The old master of the Wu family was heartbroken at the loss of his beloved son and ordered the castle to be sealed.
It wasn't until half a month ago that Wu Pengpeng renovated that castle that belonged to her. She lived a life of luxury and pleasure in the place where her parents died.
Wu Junchen looked at Wu Pengpeng with a half-smile and said, "Pengpeng, can I stay in your castle for a few days?"
"Of course!" Wu Pengpeng took the opportunity to break free from Jiang Xinyu's hand, got up and sat down in the empty seat next to Wu Junchen. "If big brother likes it, you're welcome anytime."
This eldest grandson of the Wu family was the eldest son of the second uncle. His biological mother died soon after he was born.
The second uncle was busy with business and neglected his upbringing since childhood. So her big brother grew up to be a good-for-nothing prodigal son.
If she could win this prodigal son over to her side, her career of squandering money would be even more powerful.
"Big brother, when are you going to move there? I'll clean up a room for you in advance." She looked up at Wu Junchen with an eager look on her face.
Wu Junchen looked into her clear eyes and his heart softened for no reason.
He reached out and touched her head and suddenly smiled, "You're making it hard for big brother to be jealous of you."
Wu You saw their interaction and let out a long sigh of relief in his heart.
His eldest son had a lot on his mind. He was originally worried that the old master's decision would arouse his eldest son's dissatisfaction.
Now it seemed that he really liked this younger sister.
"It's almost time. Let's celebrate Pengpeng's birthday quickly!" He winked at Uncle Li beside him.
Soon the servants wheeled out a human-shaped cake as tall as Wu Pengpeng.
Wu Pengpeng took a closer look. The cake was a Western cartoon character, very gorgeous and nice.
"Didn't you like Princess Jasmine the most when you were a kid?" Wu You showed an eager-to-please expression. "Your second uncle specially found the best pastry chef to make it for you. Do you like it?"
This was the first time someone had celebrated her birthday and the first time she had received such a thoughtful gift.
Wu Pengpeng's eyes welled up with tears. She decided to put aside her suspicion and defense for the time being and just enjoy this birthday that didn't really belong to her.
"I like it very much. Thank you, second uncle." This time, her happiness was from the bottom of her heart.
Wu You patted her on the shoulder with satisfaction. "Make a wish quickly!"
The birthday cake was so big. The wish she made should be more likely to come true, right?
Wu Pengpeng quickly closed her eyes and made a wish: I hope I'll go bankrupt tomorrow, be penniless and destitute, and be able to survive.
After making the wish, she silently repeated "It must come true" three times in her heart before opening her eyes and blowing out the candles.
Everyone blessed her in unison, "Happy birthday!"
In the midst of the blessings, Zhao Bufan asked without any sense, "Pengpeng, what wish did you make just now? It took you so long."
Everyone looked over upon hearing this and stared at her expectantly.
Wu Pengpeng was a bit confused. Didn't everyone in the universe follow the rule that "a birthday wish won't come true if it's spoken out"?
Seeing everyone looking at her expectantly, she had to bite the bullet and say, "I hope I can make a lot and lot of money."
"Something's not right!" Zhao Bufan keenly noticed something was wrong. "You don't need so much time for this wish, do you?"
Wu Pengpeng said seriously, "Because I repeated 'a lot' many times, so it took a bit longer."
As soon as she finished speaking, someone in the crowd burst out laughing.
Wu Pengpeng looked in the direction of the sound and saw Jiang He standing outside the crowd, looking at her with an expression of "I know everything".