Chapter 131: You Bad Woman

Yun Ruojin was already flattering Fu Mingcheng, and the gift she gave made Fu Mingcheng unable to put it down, cradling the painting and nodding repeatedly.

"I've long heard that the Yun Family miss is talented and versatile; today I finally get to see her. Being beautiful is one thing, but she's also so impressive!"

A perceptive observer could instantly tell that Fu Mingcheng truly favored Yun Ruojin, and immediately chimed in with praise.

With flowers you also need green leaves for contrast, so the onlookers' gazes naturally fell on Lu Xiwán.

Yan Han came in riding Yun Ruojin's glow, and seized this golden opportunity to make a splash.

"What gift did Miss Xi prepare? A Jin spent a full two months practicing for this painting and even consulted a Chinese painting master. Miss Xi's gift must be even more thoughtful, right?"

When the conversation turned to herself, Lu Xiwán wasn't surprised in the slightest.

She had long anticipated that Yun Ruojin would act this way.

Yun Ruojin had been waiting for this moment.

"I can't match Miss Yun's deftness," Lu Xiwán said, uninterested in a contest with Yun Ruojin, replying with a blank expression.

Lu Xiwán let go of Fu Sijue's arm, went outside, fetched a large bag and brought it in, saying, "This is the gift I prepared for Grandpa Fu."

"You mentioned earlier that you have trouble sleeping at night; inside are some Chinese medicine pillow packs I prepared myself, which can soothe the spirit, as well as some foot bath packs."

"Pfft… compared to A Jin's, these—" Yan Han hadn't finished when she switched tone, "I heard Miss Xi is a renowned doctor; these items can be bought at any street pharmacy."

The slanderous intent was evident, and even Fu Sijue saw through it, taking a small step forward, ready to flare up.

Lu Xiwán didn't get angry; instead she reached out to stop Fu Sijue, "These were originally prepared for Grandpa Fu, I just brought them along today. This Imperial green jade pendant is the real gift for Grandpa Fu."

The jade pendant glimmered with a teal hue under the lamp, and its appearance made it clear it was far from cheap.

Lu Xiwán's gifts had both prestige and genuine intention, and were precious enough; thus there was nothing amiss.

Yan Han, who had intended to capitalize on the moment, had to concede; Yun Ruojin's chance to take the spotlight was snatched, and she was livid.

The banquet went on.

Lu Xiwán unexpectedly spotted Luo Zhou, and the Luo Family couple also arrived.

Before she could even greet them, Fu Sijue spoke first.

"You don't need to splurge," Fu Sijue said, having already prepared a gift for Lu Xiwán and not expecting her to make one herself.

"It's not something precious; as long as the elder likes it, that's enough."

Lu Xiwán searched for the children and was surprised to find them being held by Fu Mingcheng.

Fu Mingcheng held one in each hand, which indeed looked like a scene of familial happiness.

Someone unaware might indeed think Xi Xi is also a Fu Family child.

The Luo Family party also got tangled up, Lu Xiwán was exhausted by the socializing, and simply found a quiet spot to sit down.

"What kind of person is Xi Wan really? President Fu hasn't let any woman get close to him for years; where did she even come from?"

"You can't even see that? President Fu is clearly taken with her! Who knows, she might become the Fu Family's young lady in the future."

As soon as Lu Xiwán sat down, she heard people behind her gossip.

"Then you're wrong; Miss Xi's relationship with the Luo Family is also very good. Who knows what the socialite has in mind!"

Yan Han's words carried a hint of sarcasm, but mostly she just wanted to vent.

Lu Xiwán's earlier remark had caused her to be scolded harshly by Yun Ruojin!