Chapter 147: Senior Brother, Help Me

Everyone's expression was different.

The scene briefly fell into an awkward situation; Yun Ruojin gave an embarrassed smile, waved her hand, and sent the bodyguard who had been by her side away.

"My father said that me attending such an event alone is still a bit too dangerous..."

"So he had them protect me."

A dry explanation, better than nothing.

Lu Xiwán forced a smile as if she were a robot.

She was probably already numb.

It's just an ordinary banquet; what dangerous thing could possibly happen?!

Could these people be so idle that they set such a huge trap just to harm Yun Ruojin?

"Miss Yun, as long as you like it, that's fine."

Lu Xiwán's gaze was quickly drawn to the slowly entering Grandpa Luo, leaving no time to attend to Yun Ruojin.

"Grandpa Luo, why are you here today? You look much better than the last time I saw you."

Grandpa Luo was pushed in while seated in a wheelchair.

He looked vigorous, seemingly much recovered.

He smiled warmly, looking kindly at Lu Xiwán, "Girl, could I not come at such an important moment?"

After speaking, Grandpa Luo looked around with satisfaction.

"Seeing you all achieve something puts my mind at ease."

Grandpa Luo's appearance caused the other guests to look at Luo Zhou with added respect.

The ever‑reclusive Grandpa Luo had finally come out.

It showed how much the Luo Family values Luo Zhou.

Yun Ruojin stood behind Luo Zhou, her gaze dim as she watched Grandpa Luo, who was praising Lu Xiwán.

"Grandpa Luo, do you still remember me?" she squeezed past Luo Zhou.

Yun Ruojin pushed past Lu Xiwán, squatted down, and looked at Grandpa Luo.

If Luo Zhou hadn't pretended to be clumsy, Lu Xiwán would have fallen to the ground.

Grandpa Luo stared steadily at Yun Ruojin, thinking for a while without recalling, and reluctantly asked Luo Zhou for help.

"I'm Yun Ruojin, Grandpa Luo; we have met before,"

Yun Ruojin's hopeful gaze met Grandpa Luo's bewildered eyes, as if doused with cold water.

The feigned enthusiasm was snuffed out.

She awkwardly stood up under everyone's stare, forcing a smile at Luo Zhou.

"Perhaps it's been so long since we met that Grandpa Luo forgot,"

Grandpa Luo also gave an embarrassed smile to Yun Ruojin, then walked off holding Lu Xiwán to talk.

The onlookers, seeing no more interest, dispersed.

Humiliated, Yun Ruojin hid in the shadows.

She constantly felt that others' gazes were heavy with sarcasm, and her face burned with a sharp pain.

To preserve her dignity, Yun Ruojin forced herself to endure the discomfort.

Without Yun Ruojin constantly demanding attention, Lu Xiwán finally relaxed a lot.

She chatted naturally with Grandpa Luo.

Luo Zhou sat quietly on the side, occasionally smiling and nodding in agreement.

At that moment, a figure suddenly rushed toward them.

Lu Xiwán instinctively shielded Grandpa Luo, watching the charging person warily.

Yan Han, tears in her eyes, her legs giving way, knelt before Lu Xiwán in an instant.

She clutched Lu Xiwán's skirt tightly with both hands.

This scene was far more striking than Yun Ruojin's earlier humiliation, instantly drawing most of the attention.

"Grandpa Luo, after all these years, I finally get to see you!"

"I have so many things to tell you; why didn't you see me, why?!"

Among the crowd in evening gowns, Yan Han was undoubtedly the odd one out.

Coupled with her mournful wails, it was hard not to be moved.