CH 141

That evening, the Xia Group held a celebration banquet to celebrate the company’s record breaking revenue performance of over 10 billion dollars.

Many famous influencers from Beijing were invited, and the event was unprecedented.

An Shan sent Xia Weilan to the salon for a total make-over before sending her to the banquet.

As soon as Xia Weilan got out of the car, she saw Han Yishi who was also just getting out of the car beside her, “Weilan, you are here too. Uncle went on a business trip today. I knew you would be alone. Why don’t I be your male companion.”

Han Yishi had a nice makeover, he looked romantic and handsome. Reporters immediately swam over to take pictures of Han Yishi.

Han Yishi put out his hand gentlemanly, and invited Xia Weilan.

In the banquet hall, the lights were dazzling.

Ouyang Mingqi’s car followed behind Xia Weilan’s. He looked at the figure in front of him emotionlessly. He drove off in another direction from Xia Weilan.

Xia Ruolin wore a mermaid dress. She was talking and laughing elegantly with a group of people. She’s like the moon being surrounded by the stars. With her looks, Xia Ruolin is also considered a beauty, but she is too proud. She always looks at others with her chin lifted.

Ouyang Mingqi walked over and politely nodded at the crowd. The group of ladies drew in their breaths.

“Ruolin, are you dating Young Master Ouyang?” A girlfriend immediately whispers to Xia Ruolin.

Xia Ruolin looked at Ouyang Mingqi without any expression.

“Am I lucky enough to be your male partner tonight?” Ouyang Mingqi invited.

“Of course!” Her girlfriends answered for her. They were so envious of her.

“Okay.” Xia Ruolin said with pride. Although he didn’t like Ouyang Mingqi, she’s being vain because others were envious of her.

“Happy cooperation!” Ouyang Ming said in a voice that was only audible to two of them. He raised his wine glass.

Meanwhile, Han Yishi came in and it attracted a lot of young ladies, “Lord Han, may I have your autograph!”

“Me too! May I take a picture with you?”

“Weilan, you may go over there to eat something first. I’ll meet up with you later.” Han Yishi said helplessly.

Xia Weilan nodded indifferently. She walked towards the buffet line, but saw a couple standing together in front of her.

It was Ouyang Mingqi and Xia Ruolin. They were toasting and talking with each other delightfully.

Xia Weilan frowned. She had a bad feeling as it seemed that the two of them had already joined forces.

Xia Weilan remembered that in her previous life, Xia Roulin swapped Old Master Xia’s medicine, which made his health get worse overtime. In this life, she will not let Xia Ruolin have such a chance.

2nd Master Xia arrived at the banquet earlier than Old Master Xia. At this moment, he saw that Mo Beichen wasn’t beside her but she showed up with a male star. He couldn’t help but look down on Xia Weilan even more.

He recalled the hardship he suffered in the police station. He immediately walked towards Xia Weilan and stood in front of her, “Little girl, where is your manners? You didn’t greet me when you saw me, are you being disrespectful to the elders?”

2nd Master Xia raised his temper, and wanted to give Xia Weilan some hard time. He raised his voice and some people around stared to look at them.

“Second Master.!” Xia Weilan was calm and she spoke emotionlessly.

2nd Master Xia’s face lit up with satisfaction. He stood there like an emperor, and continued, “Very well, you’ll continue to greet me as such whenever you meet me in the future! By the way, why didn’t I see Mo Beichen? You didn’t come with him, but with a male star. Are you trying to damage the reputation of the Xia family? Didn’t I warn you not to mess around with outsiders? Why do you have such a poor memory!”

At first, Xia Weilan wanted to walk away, but then, she stood still, “Second Master, you cannot say that. The company is collaborating with Han Yishi. He and I are just friends. You are the one who deliberately tries to damage the reputation of the Xia’s Family by framing me with such assumptions!”

“Why you! You have no respect for elders!” 2nd Master Xia was choking on his words and he felt that he was losing face. He said angrily on the spot, “You’re nothing but a country girl. Do you really think you can really be the leader of the company? I can simply fire you with just one word and you can stand in the corner and think about your wrongdoing!”

Xue Zhiqing was standing next to 2nd Master Xia, looking at them in desolation. It seemed that he was enjoying the show with a look of sarcasm.

Ouyang Mingqi also saw what happened. He stared at Xia Weilan solemnly, taking a sip of red wine leisurely.

Xia Ruolin was delighted. Her eyes were filled with excitement and she wished she could walk up and give Xia Weilan a few kicks. But she was clever enough to not take any actions, for she knows that it’s enough to let 2nd Master Xia handle this.

“Who dares to fire her!” Suddenly a shout was heard. Old Master Xia walked over with a cane with a stern expression.

2nd Master Xia pursed his lips, and didn’t dare to say more just because he saw Mo Beichen standing beside Old Master Xia.

Xia Weilan also dumbfounded when she saw Mo Beichen.

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She obviously sent him to the airport at noon, why is he here now?

Mo Beichen narrowed his eyes and looked at 2nd Master Xia. He immediately became a little terrified and insisted, “As a shareholder of the company, I have the right to lecture a manager over having an ambiguous relationship with the male star.”

Mo Beichen walked to Xia Weilan and took her in his arms. He said to 2nd Master Xia in an unfriendly manner, “Ambiguous relationship?”

Han Yishi was aware of the situation. He immediately walked over and heard this statement. Aren’t they talking about me? He became anxious, “Uncle, I didn’t. He is talking nonsense.”

At first, 2nd Master Xia wanted to take advantage of the topic and let Mo Beichen discipline Xia Weilan. The moment he heard what Han Yishi addressed Mo Beichen as, his jaw dropped, “Uncle? Who are you calling uncle?”

“Of course it’s Mo Beichen. He is my uncle.” Han Yi usually didn’t dare to use Mo Beichen’s name to flaunt himself outside. But at this moment, he had to clarify.

“Haha, there seems to be some misunderstanding. The family doesn’t know the family…” 2nd Master Xia cleared his throat awkwardly.

“Apologize!” Mo Beichen interrupted him.

Everyone on the scene opened their eyes wide. Seeing Mo Beichen holding Xia Weilan in his arms, some who knew the inside story said, “Xia Weilan and Mo Beichen were legally married a long time ago. Xia Weilan is only trying to take care of her husband’s family. 2nd Master Xia used this to cause a stir up.”

“Tsk tsk. So this is the truth. Those who didn’t know it, might have thought that this elder is an enemy. He almost wanted to fire her on the spot.”

2nd Master Xia’s face was really hideous. It turned blue and white. He pulled out a smile that was uglier than crying, “Weilan, I was just joking with you just now. Don’t take it seriously.”

Xia Weilan looked at him coldly, without answering.

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“Nonsense! You are an elder…how can you make such a joke!”