Wen Yin nodded slightly and gave Qi Siqing a small nod as a greeting.
"Elder Sister Siqing."
As she communicated with Mrs. Qi from time to time, Wen Yin and Qi Siqing gradually got to know each other better.
Naturally, she also learned about Qi Siqing's true identity.
Qi Siqing was the daughter of Qi Siran's eldest uncle and was Qi Siran's cousin.
Although she was only twenty - four years old, she had already taken over many of her father's Qi family businesses, and her momentum was getting stronger and stronger.
She could be said to be a representative of a strong woman.
"I heard that Shaohua's new project is going very smoothly. Congratulations."
Qi Siqing raised the red wine glass in her hand towards Wen Yin and showed a smile on her face.
When her gaze swept across Wen Yin's deer - like eyes, it involuntarily paused.
They were so similar.
These eyes were really similar.
"Thank you." Wen Yin continued the conversation according to her words, and the two of them chatted briefly.
Qi Siqing left tactfully.
Different from Qi Siran, although Qi Siqing had a cold and sharp aura, she was not annoying.
Wen Yin always felt that there was something indescribably strange about Qi Siran.
Therefore, whenever there was a chance to contact Qi Siran, Wen Yin would avoid it if she could.
The closer they got to the center of the banquet, the more magnificent it became.
Although Mrs. Qi was getting older, fortunately, she took good care of herself, and there were not too many traces of time on her face.
At nearly fifty, she looked like a woman in her thirties.
Tonight, she was wearing a cheongsam, showing her grace and nobility, with a certain aura of the mistress of the family.
"Mrs. Qi."
The moment Mrs. Qi saw Wen Yin and Shao Yinan.
Her eyes clearly brightened a bit.
She didn't even have time to unwrap the gift from the rich lady beside her and walked up to Wen Yin.
The lady opposite was not angry.
After all, it was always good to have some connection with the Qi family.
Mrs. Qi's birthday banquet was on a large scale, and many wealthy families were invited.
It was not only a banquet but also a social occasion.
Mrs. Qi looked at the two of them with a smiling face. When her gaze landed on Shao Yinan for a moment, there was a subtle look of satisfaction.
"Happy birthday, Mrs. Qi."
"I never fulfilled the promise of the Shandong embroidery I made to you before. Taking advantage of your birthday, I stayed up all night to finish it."
Wen Yin pursed her lips and handed over the exquisitely wrapped gift box in her hand.
Although this cheongsam was not a high - end custom - made one from any brand, it was still very valuable.
Exquisite Shandong embroidery was carefully embroidered on the delicate cheongsam.
For a moment, Mrs. Qi's eyes were a bit moist. A flash of pain passed through her beautiful eyes, and the corners of her eyes were a bit red.
She knew.
Wen Yin had been busy with Shaohua's new project recently.
She wished she could split one minute into two.
But she still embroidered the Shandong embroidery for her specially.
Every stitch on it was embroidered by Wen Yin.
"Does Mrs. Qi not like it?"
Wen Yin saw Mrs. Qi standing there in a daze. Just as she wanted to take her hand back, suddenly the weight in her hand lightened.
"Thank you, Ayin. I like it very much."
There was a subtle choke in Mrs. Qi's words.
She forced herself to calm her emotions. "It's really hard for Ayin. You're so busy but still took the time to embroider this Shandong embroidery for me."
"It's okay."
A subtle curve appeared on Wen Yin's face.
"Happy birthday, Mrs. Qi."
As a junior, Shao Yinan naturally had to prepare a generous gift.
It not only represented himself but also the Shao family.
There was a very beautiful jade bracelet in the exquisite box.
"Brother Yinan is really considerate."
A crisp voice sounded, but it made Shao Yinan frown subtly.
Qi Siran was standing not far away, staring intently at Shao Yinan.
She pretended to be cute and ran towards Mrs. Qi.
"Mom, Brother Yinan is really considerate for your birthday."
Qi Siran's gaze then fell on the cheongsam, and a flash of gloom quickly passed through her eyes.
Mrs. Qi pursed her lips and smiled. When she lowered her eyes to look at Qi Siran, her gaze became a bit complicated.
She didn't know when...
Qi Siran had gradually become someone she couldn't understand.
Qi Siran wanted to say something to Shao Yinan.
She hadn't seen Shao Yinan for a long time.
Mrs. Qi knew that she was in poor health. Except for the necessary daily walking time, she would find all kinds of fun in the villa for her.
Even when going out, there would be many servants following her.
Unless Shao Yinan came to see her on his own initiative, they simply had no chance to meet.
The dark side in Qi Siran's heart gradually emerged.
She hadn't seen Brother Yinan for a long time.
She was already... almost crazy with jealousy towards Wen Yin.
Although Shao Yinan was in the entertainment circle before and they didn't have much time to meet,
Qi Siran could always see him on her phone.
And Shao Yinan's concerts.
The most important thing was -
There was no woman beside Shao Yinan at that time.
When she was very, very young.
Qi Siran knew that she would marry this neighbor brother when she grew up.
This was also the situation that Shao Qi hoped to see.
But now...
Qi Siran looked at the hands of Shao Yinan and Wen Yin clasped together and couldn't help but slowly close her eyes.
"Mrs. Qi, if there's nothing else, we'll go and get something to eat first."
Shao Yinan casually found an excuse.
He didn't want to have any more contact with Qi Siran.
For no other reason.
It was just that Qi Siran always had an inexplicable hostility towards Ayin.
"Brother Yinan, I also want to go with you."
Qi Siran said eagerly, with a bit of longing in her eyes.
When her gaze fell on Wen Yin's face, there was a subtle smile in her eyes.
Knowing what she was up to, Shao Yinan said coldly.
"You can't eat sweets."
"It doesn't matter... I..."
Before Qi Siran could finish her words, Mrs. Qi spoke first.
"Siran, don't be naughty."
"You can't eat desserts."
Mrs. Qi watched the backs of Wen Yin and Shao Yinan walking side by side and couldn't help but feel a bit gratified in her heart.
As long as she was happy.
This had been her wish for the fifth year.
Without exception.
Seeing that Mrs. Qi had said so, Qi Siran had no choice but to stop and reluctantly follow beside Mrs. Qi.
After handing the gift box in her hand to the waiter for safekeeping, Mrs. Qi turned to exhort Qi Siran.
"Yinan is already at the age of starting a family and a career, and Wen Yin is indeed a good choice."
"You should rein in your little temper."
Mrs. Qi's words were also a side - warning to Qi Siran.
Don't interfere too much in the affairs between the two of them.
A strong sense of unwillingness burned in Qi Siran's eyes.
Why?
It was okay for a bunch of blind netizens to say so, but why did Mom say so too?
Uncle Shao clearly said.
Shao Yinan's bride.
Would be her, Qi Siran.
Her heart was constantly filled with darkness. A tiny seed germinated in her heart, and then the weeds grew wildly.
So, was it just because she was a cripple that they should despise her like this?