allonlinenovel Chapter 131 Why is Boss Lin from the auction house Jiang Youli's guest?!
Chapter 131 Why is Boss Lin from the auction house Jiang Youli's guest?!
Jiang Li looked at her with resentment and said through gritted teeth, "...Then I, as your aunt, really have to thank you for your kindness."
Jiang Youli smiled generously and said, "No need, we're all family after all."
After saying that, she glanced at the Second Master of the Long family, who did not defend Jiang Li at all, and said, "Third Aunt, you are about to kneel down and apologize to me, but the Second Master of the Long family is not saying a word for you."
Upon hearing Jiang Youli mention him, Second Master Long immediately said, "A bet is a bet. Since your third aunt lost the bet with you, it's only right that she kneels down and apologizes."
Although she had long known that her marriage to Master Long was merely an arranged one and that their relationship wasn't very deep, Jiang Li still felt as if she were being pierced by a thousand arrows when her husband abandoned her so readily in front of everyone in the family.
Jiang Youli couldn't help but feel a little sympathetic, saying, "It seems that Third Aunt's life in the Long family isn't as glamorous as you yourself said."
Finally, she changed the subject and looked at Jiang Yonghe, "Jiang Yonghe, you should take a good look at your third aunt's current situation. Although she worked hard to marry into a top-tier wealthy family, she has no guarantee of anything. Your future may be similar."
Faced with such blatant mockery, Jiang Li could no longer contain herself and said, "Jiang Youli, with so many people watching, haven't you said enough yet!"
She then complained to Grandpa Jiang, "Dad, no matter how much you favor your precious granddaughter, you should still do something about it in this kind of situation!"
Grandpa Jiang remained unmoved. "Jiang Li, the family's reputation is earned through strong capabilities, not through swallowing insults and giving in."
Despite his granddaughter's impolite remarks tonight, Grandpa Jiang noticed that many of the guests present were not as critical or disdainful of her as they were at the last welcome banquet.
More often than not, it's about recognition and appreciation.
This shows that his granddaughter has gradually gained recognition in the elite circles through her own strong abilities.
Especially now that three powerful figures, including the head of the Zhou family, are standing by her side, who would dare to question her?
With sufficient strength, no matter how flamboyant or sharp she is, she will not bring shame upon her family.
Before Jiang Li could speak, Second Master Long said, "You see, it's not just me, as your husband, who doesn't protect you; you old man are the same."
Jiang Li was so angry she was practically fuming, but finally shut up to stop making things worse for herself.
Jiang Yonghe, who was mentioned, was not annoyed, but just smiled and said, "Sister Youli, you don't need to worry about my marriage. I am happy as long as I can be with my parents."
"Is that so? Then why did you arrange the marriage with Huanhuan in the first place? Was it because you thought that as long as you could stay by your second uncle and aunt's side, you would be happy if you married Huanhuan?" Jiang Youli questioned.
These words immediately made Jiang Yonghe, Jiang Yangxu, and Qin Yulian feel like they were being slapped in the face.
Qin Yulian chimed in, "The marriage was arranged by your second uncle and me for Yonghe. We, as her parents, are naturally happy to have found her a good marriage."
Jiang Youli said "Oh," as if suddenly realizing something, "No wonder Jiang Yonghe said that she was forced to break off her engagement with Huanhuan because of pressure from her second uncle and aunt, rather than because it was her own will."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yulian frowned and looked at her adopted daughter Jiang Yonghe, puzzled. When did Yonghe say such a thing, and to whom?
Noticing Qin Yulian's gaze, Jiang Yonghe nervously pursed her lips, but didn't show too much guilt, and didn't offer any explanation.
Feeling guilty for having doubted Jiang Yonghe, Jiang Xing spoke up, "Mom."
He only called out once and then didn't speak again.
Qin Yulian understood her son's meaning, so she had no choice but to suppress her doubts and assume that Jiang Youli's words were meant to sow discord between them.
Jiang Youli deliberately created discord among Qin Yulian's family before turning around and smiling, "Uncle Zhou, Uncle Qin, Aunt Meng, I'll take you to another table."
"Okay." Old Zhou and the other two nodded.
Jiang Youli looked around the banquet hall, then said to her beautiful new mother and handsome new father, "Mom, all the guests we invited have arrived. You and Dad, please sit down first. The engagement banquet will officially begin in a little while."
Zhang Susu nodded to Jiang Yehan, "Okay."
Jiang Youli smiled at Grandpa Jiang and said, "Grandpa, I'll make arrangements for Uncle Zhou and the others first before I come over."
Grandpa Jiang waved his hand, "Go ahead."
Watching Jiang Youli's retreating figure, Jiang Yonghe clenched her nails: Jiang Youli, enjoy your moment of triumph! You'll soon be laughing all the time!
As the engagement banquet officially began, Jiang Xing looked around, trying to find Qi Yue's figure in the crowd, wanting to know what method Qi Yue would arrange to deal with Jiang Youli tonight using the information he had given him.
However, he didn't see Qi Yue, but instead saw an unexpected person at the table where Jiang Youli had taken Jay Chou and the other two big shots.
Mr. Lin, the owner of the Beijing Auction House.
Jiang Xing was surprised. Why was he at the table where Jiang Youli had invited guests?!
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"Thank you for the invitation tonight, Miss Jiang!" Upon seeing Jiang Youli, Mr. Lin, who had been invited, immediately stood up from his seat and expressed his respectful and grateful thanks to her.
His trip was definitely worthwhile; this engagement banquet was truly packed with big shots!
Just look at the three people next to her; most people wouldn't have the chance to see them!
Tonight, I can say that I benefited entirely from Jiang Youli's fame!
Jiang Youli laughed generously, "No need to thank me. I'll still need your help with my business in Beijing in the future!"
Mr. Lin was flattered and replied, "Of course, of course!"
After saying that, he took two steps closer to Jiang Youli and whispered, "Jiang Xing saw me and is obviously wondering why I am your invited guest, Miss Jiang."
Jiang Youli suppressed a laugh, "Let him guess wildly tonight."
Upon hearing this, Boss Lin burst into laughter.
After sitting down next to his son Zhou Yi, Old Zhou patted Zhou Yi's shoulder forcefully, "You rascal, did you take good care of Li Ya in Beijing?"
Zhou Yi said helplessly, "I would like to take care of her, but you know Xiao Li's abilities. You don't give me a chance to help at all. Besides, aren't there people more suitable to take care of Xiao Li than me?"
He was referring to Qi Huan.
Qi Huan smiled and joked, "Even I need Xiao Li'er to give me a chance."
Old Zhou chimed in with a joke, "That's true, now you have to wait in line to take care of Li Ya'er."
Jiang Youli couldn't help but laugh and said, "Uncle Zhou, it's not that exaggerated."
After laughing enough, Old Zhou said, "By the way, Li girl, we didn't know what gift to give you. We thought that no matter how precious it was, you wouldn't lack it, so we thought that your Uncle Zhou, Aunt Meng, and I would grant you one request, as long as it's within our power."
Jiang Youli didn't stand on ceremony and directly stated her idea: "Then I'll bring it up. Grandpa promised me that if Jiang Yangxu still can't achieve results in six months, my dad will take over Jiang's Pharmaceutical Company. At that time, I hope to cooperate with the medicinal herb cultivation base that you developed, Uncle Zhou."