Chapter 112: 112

112 "I also have."

Xie Shiyu noticed.

He rubbed her head and said gently, "This kind of banquet doesn't require anything special to worry about; I've prepared the gift, you don't need to handle those."

However, once we're in the banquet hall, someone will surely come over to try to get close; I'll be by your side the whole time, introducing you to people—you just need to smile, nod, and respond. If you don't want to socialize, leave it to me.

Since she is not only the benefactor of this Xiao family reunion but also the heir of the Talisman Master of the Tushan family, she will surely have people coming to curry favor.

Tushan Jiu naturally knew this as well; it was one of the reasons she felt pressed.

But after Xie Shiyu said that, she felt much more relaxed.

She reached up to cup his face, smiling with a teasing tone: "Are you attending this banquet this time as the Tushan family's son-in-law?"

Xie Shiyu wrapped his arms around her waist, lowered his head to kiss her lips, his gaze darkened, his voice dropped, and he asked, "What do you say?"

Tushan Jiu secretly thought, Not good; she rarely acted cute, feeling like she'd gone overboard with the cuteness.

As expected, she felt the two large hands on her waist continually tightening...

The two were a little late coming downstairs for breakfast.

Xu Airu naturally noticed Tushan Jiu's obviously red lips and secretly delighted.

Having been through it themselves, they saw the kids' relationship progressing rapidly and were happy too.

After breakfast, the outfits were also delivered.

Housekeeper Wu brought them in, and the styling team came along as well.

Since Xie Wenmo was still abroad and Old Master Xie was also elderly, today Xu Airu represented the Xie family; she thus went back to her room to change into her outfit and do her makeup.

Tushan Jiu looked at the two rows of outfits and felt a bit torn.

She didn't like overly fussy designs, so she finally chose a relatively simple white off‑shoulder long‑sleeve floor‑length gown.

It was dotted with tiny rhinestones, one side of the skirt had a slit, and paired with transparent crystal high heels, each step revealed a glimpse of her slender white legs.

Because she had a good base, the stylist only applied a light touch of eyeshadow, eyeliner, and lip gloss.

As for her hair, they let her long hair flow down, curled it into a soft wave, and let it fall behind her.

No accessories were needed; it was already nearly perfect.

But Xie Shiyu had already prepared various accessories to match the outfits.

This outfit was paired with a simple star‑moon diamond necklace.

Once the styling was complete, even the stylist couldn't help but be impressed.

They kept praising Tushan Jiu's great figure and solid foundation, saying she could pull off any other outfit perfectly as well.

Tushan Jiu walked to the mirror, took a look, and also felt it was quite novel.

This was her first time wearing something like this, and she felt it was pretty good.

However, the high heels were a bit narrow; she needed to pay attention to them, otherwise she might trip and become the center of attention.

Thinking that, she got up and walked around the room twice until she felt completely accustomed, then hurried downstairs.

Downstairs, Xie Shiyu and Xu Airu were already ready; they just waited for Tushan Jiu to come down before departing.

When Tushan Jiu's figure appeared on the second‑floor stairs, Xu Airu, Xie Shiyu, and even Xie Jingzhou—who had no class and didn't go to the lab today—were all stunned by her.

Xu Airu exclaimed, "Wow! Xiao Jiu is already pretty enough normally; dressed up like this she's dazzling. Oh my, the old Xie family really has good fortune bubbling up from the ancestral grave! Whose is this gorgeous daughter‑in‑law? Hehe, she's mine!"

Xie Jingzhou also gave a thumbs‑up without hesitation, saying, "Sister‑in‑law, you look really beautiful today!"

Tushan Jiu felt embarrassed by all the praise.

She looked at the only silent person, Xie Shiyu, and discovered he was staring at her shoulder.

His eyes held a possessive restraint.

But he didn't say anything; he just came up the stairs to meet her.

But after two steps he seemed unable to hold back, tilted his head slightly, and whispered in her ear, "You're really beautiful."

Tushan Jiu turned her head to look at him.

Xie Shiyu took her hand, rubbed the back of it, his voice a little hoarse, "Everyone has selfish thoughts; I'm not as perfect as you see me, I love you, so it's natural for me to feel possessive—this is completely normal."

Tushan Jiu pressed her lips together.

After two seconds, she curved her lips and replied with three words: "I also have."

Xie Shiyu paused, then the corners of his mouth rose.

Xu Airu didn't want to be a third wheel, so she took her own car, leaving Xie Shiyu and Tushan Jiu to share one.

The Xiao family's recognition banquet was set at an estate of the Xiao family.

The two cars stopped one in front of the other at the Xiao family's gate.

Xiao Yingwei's family waited at the door to greet guests; seeing the Xie family's car arrive, they immediately went out to meet it.

Others who had arrived also stopped and looked over.

Beforehand, many had heard that the Xie family also had the fiancée of their talisman master from the metaphysical world, who would also be coming.

Most people were quite curious about this person, Tushan Jiu.

This also counts as her first public appearance.

Actually, a few people really couldn't understand why Old Master Xie had initially set this mismatched engagement for his eldest grandson.

After all, not all businessmen in every field believe in this; take tech companies, for example—those who believe in metaphysics are relatively few.

So they thought metaphysics was just a way to deceive people.

Talisman masters are just guessing; if they guess right they pretend to collect a high fee, if they guess wrong they simply disappear.

As for the rise of the Xie family, they thought it might have been because the talisman master guessed correctly.

So many people were waiting to see what kind of person the granddaughter‑in‑law whom the Xie family had lifted up so high actually was.

The car door opened, and Xie Shiyu stepped out first.

He went around to the other side, personally opened the car door, then reached out to take Tushan Jiu's hand.

Tushan Jiu smiled at him, placed her hand in his palm, and got out of the car.

At the moment everyone saw Tushan Jiu, one had to admit that most people were somewhat surprised.

Because in appearance or bearing, she was in no way inferior to any aristocratic young lady.

Every frown and smile revealed gentle grace and tranquility.

Simply standing there gave a feeling of tranquil times, making viewers feel very comfortable.

Moreover, more importantly, she and Xie Shiyu standing together embodied the phrase "made for each other."

After getting out of the car, Tushan Jiu also felt some gazes, but she paid no attention.

She turned her head to look at the rear car, waiting for Xu Airu.

Xu Airu got out of the car faster than they did, and had already walked over here.

She and Tushan Jiu exchanged a smile.

Xu Airu patted her hand and said, "Let's go."