44 Take your time

After noticing Ling Yue's face, Xi Zihao regained his composure. "Alright, just keep going, grandfather won't bother. Let's all get out," he turned and shoo the people behind him. "Ah wait a minute, it's better if there is evidence."

Xi Zihao took out his cellphone and pointed it at the two 'lovebirds' who were overlapping on the black sofa. Take some photos. Bai Xu cleared his throat and fetched Xi Jian's grandfather's cane. "Mr. Xi, that's not a photo, you're taking a video."

"Oh really? Alright, I guess that's better."

Ling Yue stood up hurriedly. "Wait. Mr. Xi, don't get me wrong. I fell down and didn't—"

Xi Zihao waved his hand. "We'll talk later." Xi Zihao looked slowly at his grandson. "Take your time and give me great-grandchildren soon."

Whaaaaat?

Xi Zihao, Bai Xu and his assistants came out of there. Ling Yue swore she heard the old man's laughter before closing the door. Xi Zihao walked cheerfully, his hands busy typing messages to his hated best friend. "This time, I will get Jiang Yue's descendants no matter what!"

Meanwhile, Xi Jian and Ling Yue did not speak at all in the room. Ling Yue cleared her throat.

"Your grandfather, is really something." She snatched the pencil in Xi Jian's hand, curled her hair and jabbed the stationery back.

"If it wasn't for you, that old geezer wouldn't have misunderstood." Xi Jian indirectly defended his grandfather. He picked up Ling Yue's glasses and stood before the woman. Ling Yue could even smell Xi Jian's body because he was too close.

"I-if you didn't fool me, I wouldn't come here!" Ling Yue stammered. Xi Jian brought the glass in his hand and put it on Ling Yue.

"Let's just say we're even. You shouldn't take off your sunglasses carelessly."

Ling Yue narrowed her eyes. "Now you sound like my brothers."

Xi Jian stepped back. "I'm not your brother." suddenly hearing the word 'brother' pop out of her mouth, Xi Jian didn't feel happy. He sat down and back to work mode. "About that lunch, I'll compensate you next time," he said.

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Ling Yue's grandfather's birthday party was held at the Old Mansion. It takes a full week of preparation to match the wishes of the grandfather. Her grandfather called a few hours before the event began and asked Ling Yue to come first. Though she plans to come with her brothers.

"How could I let my only granddaughter dress like this?" Grandpa Ling shook his head. "Fu Quo brought Ling Yue up, they were waiting for her there."

Mr. Fu, who had dedicated his life as chief butler and assistant to Ling Yujin, escorted Ling Yue to the upper room. His younger brother, Fu Ruen worked as a butler at Ling Yue's residence.

Many guests arrive before the event began. Ling Feng and the rest of his siblings were there with his father's cousins. Their father came half an hour ago and still hasn't seen Ling Yue there.

Ling Yujin was the only child. He has two children. Ling Yue's father, Ling Tian and her aunt, Ling Jiu. But Ling Jiu died while giving birth to his second child. Wu Qin. From her mother's side, Song's family, Ling Yue has more several female cousins than from her father's side.

Ling Yujin with his Ling's boys spread greeting guests and establishing connections. When Xi Jian came, the eyes of the people were focused on him. Wrapped in black party clothes with a golden handkerchief that appeared slightly in his breast pocket, neatly combed hair and a rich aura that appeared around him, making the women there held their breath as he passed.

"You should use this opportunity well. While Mrs. Xi's position is still empty!" a mother stabs her daughter's ribs and pushes her forward, to get closer to the business king.

"If you can't be Mrs. Xi. Be his mistress don't matter either," other mothers do the same thing.

"Just make one of Ling bend to your knees."

Whispers supporting and threatening daughters could be heard in the corners of the room. For the people there, parties are a place to connect and expand their hunting area.

Ling Feng elbowed Xi Jian beside him. "They are after you."

"Just watch yourself. They are ready to pounce on all of Ling's Male," he replied.

Their grandfather stood at the bottom of the stairs, sign that the event was about to start. Those who were busy chatting focused on the stage. All the Lings gathered near him.

"I want to say a big thank you for the time you all gave me for being here. Today, not only celebrating my birthday, I want to introduce my grandchildren who have just returned from abroad. Some of you may already know my grandson because he is the one who now runs Ling Inc. in my place." Ling Yujin turned to his back. At the top of the stairs stood Ling Feng and Ling Huang's siblings. "Ladies and gentlemen, my grandchildren, Ling Yue and Ling Huansheng."

Ling Yue descended the stairs while clasping her hands on Ling Huansheng's arm. "Is it necessary like this?" she whispered.

Ling Huansheng chuckled, "Just obey what the old man wants for this day."

Everyone there looked at the two people. Ling Huansheng with his party look is no less attractive than Xi Jian. Many mothers there changed their minds when they looked at Ling Huansheng. 'other possible catches' in the meantime.

Mothers or fathers who happen to invite their sons suddenly do the same thing like to their daughters earlier. "If you can't change her surname to ours, be her slave is okay."

The whispers did not escape the ears of Ling Feng and Ling Huang.

"Ckckckk, we need to take an extra guard tonight."

Ling Huang hummed, "Yeah."