Hearing Xu Yan's words, Song Yahan instantly got annoyed. "What do you mean? Do you think I'm of low quality and embarrassing at Mr. Yang's birthday banquet?"
Xu Yan looked at her like she was a fool. "Since you already know, why bother asking?"
"You!" Just as Song Yahan was about to say something, a little girl's voice interrupted her.
"Mummy, brother, uncle, you're all here!"
Xu An'an ran over cheerfully and threw herself into Xu Qingqing's arms.
Lu Chuanbai was standing behind Xu An'an. In Song Yahan's eyes, they seemed to form a family circle of their own, while she was like an outsider.
"Mr. Lu," Song Yahan greeted Lu Chuanbai.
Lu Chuanbai nodded slightly as a response.
Unlike his patience with Gu Anrou, Lu Chuanbai was always cold to other women.
Song Yahan knew this well, so she didn't dare to talk to him too much.
She looked around, trying to find Gu Anrou's figure, but in vain.
"Let's go. Let's go in," Lu Chuanbai said to Xu Qingqing and the others.
"Okay."
Both Xu Yan and Lu Chuanbai were extremely good - looking. Coupled with the mother - and - child combination of Xu Qingqing, they attracted everyone's attention as soon as they entered the hall.
Yang Huai, as Mr. Yang's younger brother, was highly sought after here. Many people surrounded him, flattering him.
When he saw Xu Qingqing, Yang Huai walked over actively.
"Miss Xu, I'm so glad to see you again. I just bought some new antiques. Would you like to come and take a look?"
Yang Huai's polite attitude towards Xu Qingqing also caught the attention of others in the hall.
"Who is this young lady? She has two kids with her. Is she married at such a young age?"
"I don't know. I've never heard of her before. But seeing Mr. Yang's polite attitude towards her, she must have an extraordinary background."
Xu Qingqing smiled slightly. "Today is Mr. Yang's show. There's no rush to look at the antiques. We have plenty of time."
Hearing this, Yang Huai also smiled. Then he lowered his voice and said, "My elder brother may come down later. Blame his useless grandson. He caused another trouble and is being scolded upstairs now."
Lu Qi also walked over and patted Lu Chuanbai on the shoulder.
"Kid, you didn't even call me when you came."
Lu Chuanbai gave him a disdainful look. "I never called you when I attended banquets before either."
Seeing the two brothers' bickering, Yang Huai smiled. "Your brotherly relationship is still as good as ever."
"Lu Qi, is Miss Xu officially working in your store now?"
Hearing Yang Huai's words, Lu Qi stared at him warily. "What do you mean, old brother? I heard you're planning to open an antique store recently. Don't tell me you're here to poach people from me?"
"Hahaha, you're quite vigilant for your age."
"However, with Miss Xu's talent, it's normal for me to want to poach her."
As Yang Huai said this, he noticed Xu Yan behind Xu Qingqing and immediately widened his eyes. "A Xu family member?"
Xu Yan nodded. "Hello, Mr. Yang Huai."
Yang Huai looked at Xu Yan and then at Xu Qingqing. "Wow, so you're from the Xu family. No wonder. In today's world, only the Xu family can have such superb restoration skills."
Xu Qingqing found that people around were looking at them, so she lowered her voice and said, "Mr. Yang, I'm not a person who likes to be in the spotlight. So many people are staring at you. Go and talk to them. I can take care of myself."
Seeing this, Yang Huai smiled and went to greet others.
At this time, a gorgeous woman walked towards Xu Yan. She held a glass of wine in her hand and toasted Xu Yan. "Handsome guy, it's the first time I've seen you. Do you want to make a friend?"
Xu Yan frowned involuntarily and shook his head directly. "Sorry, I don't like drinking very much."
The gorgeous woman seemed not to expect such a straightforward rejection. She hesitated for a moment.
After reacting, instead of getting angry, she smiled. "Since you don't want to drink, let me introduce myself. My name is Song Yu. I just came back from studying abroad."
She tossed her chestnut - colored curly hair, and her bright and generous features were full of smiles and openness.
Xu Qingqing joked with a smile. "Brother, you're not young anymore. You should get to know more opposite - sex friends."
Hearing Xu Qingqing's address to Xu Yan, Song Yu felt more at ease and said familiarly, "Handsome guy, your sister already has two kids. Shouldn't you put your marriage on the agenda earlier? How about taking a look at me?"
Xu Yan was quite helpless about her excessive enthusiasm.
"Miss Song, if I remember correctly, this seems to be our first meeting."
Song Yu blinked. "Yes. Haven't you heard of love at first sight?"
Xu Yan: …
The two cute kids, Xu An'an and Xu Yiyi, immediately burst into laughter. They each crowded around Xu Yan and booed. "Uncle, it's rare for someone to take a fancy to you, and she's a great beauty. Uncle, you should seize the opportunity!"
"Yes, uncle. You should set a good example for me. Otherwise, I won't be able to find a wife when I'm as old as you," Xu Yiyi added fuel to the fire.
Xu Yan's face turned even darker. "You two little guys, what are you talking nonsense about? I'm only twenty - seven years old, which is the best time of my life!"
Xu An'an pouted. "Humph, uncle is still comparing ages with us. We're only five years old!"
Hearing the word "five years old", Lu Chuanbai's eyes darkened.
Xu Qingqing noticed that Lu Chuanbai was looking at her, and she subconsciously avoided his gaze.
But Lu Chuanbai didn't want to give her this chance. He said to Xu Qingqing, "I always feel that Miss Xu gives me a very familiar feeling. An'an and Yiyi are clearly your kids, but they're also so close to me. Miss Xu, do you have something you haven't told me?"
There was a strong intuition that seemed about to burst out of his throat, but obviously, it wasn't.
The woman who had a relationship with him five years ago was very ugly and was already dead. It couldn't be Miss Xu in front of him.
Xu Qingqing avoided his eyes and said coldly, "What's our relationship? Do I have to tell you everything?"
Lu Chuanbai was speechless. Indeed, it seemed they didn't have any special relationship.
"Brother Chuanbai!"
A surprised female voice sounded. Xu Qingqing hooked a mocking smile. "Mr. Lu, your admirer is coming. You'd better talk to her properly."
Lu Chuanbai also looked back. It was Gu Anrou wearing a dress from his family's brand.
Seeing Lu Chuanbai standing with Xu Qingqing again, Gu Anrou gritted her teeth in anger, but she had to show a proper smile.
With her appearance, many young ladies' eyes were following her.
The reason was simple. Many young ladies thought that the person Lu Chuanbai liked was her. But today, there was someone else beside Lu Chuanbai. They were eager to see Gu Anrou and Xu Qingqing fight.