e street.The beverage shop had expanded, and it was now packed with customers. Qiao Bao'er had originally planned to just grab a cup of milk tea and leave, but the owner recognized her and specially s...It's been a long time since I've been here. This 5,000-plus square meter European luxury detached villa is the Tang family home.
The Tang family home was just as she remembered, every brick and tile the same as before, still annoying her in the same way.
Qiao Bao'er stood in the center of the Tang family's grand hall. The glittering crystal chandeliers cast their light on her delicate features, but she frowned and looked at the bustling crowd with a serious expression. Guests were dressed in fine attire, chatting and laughing as prominent figures from the business and political world came to celebrate Mrs. Tang's birthday.
"Sir, your family...Young Master..."
Qiao Ba'er, with a man at her side, walked step by step towards the main hall of the banquet. Along the way, she could always hear some stammering, flattering voices, "It's nice to see you here, it's an honor..."
Jun Zhi Mu paid little attention to these people. He remained impassive, nodding slightly.
"Sir, how is your health recently I came to visit your home for the New Year and was sorry not to see your nephew. It's been many years since we last met, I'm afraid you wouldn't remember this old man..."
Lu Qinan, with his usual smile, said casually, “Uncle, how could we younger generations forget you You’re in your prime right now. When I was watching TV at home, I turned the channel and saw you giving a speech again. It's impossible to forget."
"Qinan, you're so funny! You really get your grandpa's warm and friendly personality, haha..."
Lu Qinan was chatting with a man who was about sixty years old. At such gatherings, it was inevitable to have some socializing and pleasantries when meeting people.
Qiao Baoer was very surprised. She had just seen this old man with a solemn expression deliver his latest speech on the news yesterday. She secretly tugged at Jun Zhimu's arm and whispered, "Isn't this old man... "
"Who's this" the other person asked, first countering his furtive gesture with a raised eyebrow.
"My wife, Qiao Baoer."
Looking up, he met the other's gaze and replied directly.
Joe Baoer, facing such a big figure on TV for the first time, felt a little nervous. She immediately stood up straight and politely said, "Hello, Mr. Li."
Hearing her call him "Uncle Li," the other party was stunned for a moment before his face lit up with joy. It was as if he had been bathed in sunshine, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he smiled. "You must be Jun Shi's new bride! You are truly beautiful, such a proper young lady, so kind and gentle..."
Lu Qinan stood aside, just picked up a cocktail from the waiter's tray and took a small sip, when he heard this 'gentle and kind', his eyes widened, almost spitting out the wine.
Bah—
She is so gentle and kind, there's no woman in the world like her!!!
Everyone in the circle knows about Jun Zhimu's wife, Qiao Baoer. Her fiery and willful personality has already spread far and wide. This woman is dangerous, stay away.
"Bao'er, I heard you're the only daughter of the Qiao family. Are you feeling cooped up being pregnant now Our several girls in the Li family are about your age. Women are naturally vain, they would definitely pester you with skincare questions if they saw you. You can confide in them about any worries you have as women..."
The elderly gentleman before me, dressed formally and authoritatively, suddenly became talkative. He called her "Bao'er" affectionately, speaking incessantly in a flurry of words.
Jo Bao'er was a little stunned. Her previous impression of him, the aloof and intimidating figure she saw on TV, had completely disappeared. He seemed like a different person.
For a moment, she didn't know how to respond. The man beside her naturally brushed back a few strands of hair that had fallen across her chest and replied in her stead, "Mr. Li, she's tired. She'll go rest on the side for a while..."
The other party's enthusiastic face was suddenly struck by Jun Zhi牧’s icy cold sentence, and he felt a little embarrassed. He immediately changed the subject, “Well...then, take care of yourself. Pregnancy is indeed tiring, so you really need to be more careful…”
Jo Bao'er gave a stiff nod to the other person, "I'll rest over there. Continue chatting."
She remembered this "big shot" visiting Old Man Jun's place once during New Year, seemingly asking for something. However, the Jun family didn't agree. It seemed this fawning and flattering was also for another purpose.
And the shepherd would never allow her to be involved in these complicated affairs, habitually reminding her, "Just sit by the side and don't run around."
"I know." She was very well-behaved today.
The Tang family also came from a merchant background, but it was far less impressive than the Jun family's former arsenal. Qiao Baoer casually found a corner seat and looked around the opulent Tang family hall with complicated eyes. She used to find this house luxurious and eye-catching, but after half a year living in the Jun family, she had lost the shock of her youth.
The Tang family was still the same as before, but, "Where is he"
Jo Baoer stretched her neck, looking around for the figure she wanted.
< Tang Yu, wasn't he here today >
She ran around with her big belly, which wasn't proper etiquette. Before the banquet had officially begun, Qiao Baor ran patiently sat and waited; she thought she should be able to see him on stage soon.
At least Tang Yu is the only grandson of the Tang family... even if he is a bastard.
In the ballroom, waiters walked around and kindly brought her a glass of juice and a piece of sweet cake. Qiao Bao'er sat alone at a small round table, holding a fork and poking at the small mousse cake gloomily.
In the distance, Jun Zhimu and Lu Qinan were toasting with some elders, and Jun Zhimu occasionally glanced her way.
Qiao Bao'er watched as her own man was surrounded and fawned over by them, her brow furrowed slightly. This indicated that Jun Da Ye wasn't in a good mood. Sadly, those people were blind to it, or perhaps they were too excited to have met Jun Zhi Mu, each one trying their best to chat him up.
Qiao Bao'er picked up her juice and took a sip, sighing boredly, "These ice cubes are just too unfriendly. At least try to smile a little..." It seemed that Jun Zhimu didn't particularly enjoy socializing with this group of people.
"Are Junzhi Mu and the Tang family very close"
qiao bao'er suddenly thought of this question, she had never seen Jun Zhimu so proactively participate in a banquet before, and this was just a birthday party for a woman.
I heard that Mr. and Mrs. Tang are going to announce their retirement today, so then who will be in charge of the Tang family…
"Who that is, I can't guarantee, but it definitely wouldn't be that fool."
Suddenly, a few noblewomen were whispering to each other not far from Qiao Baoer's right hand. Qiao Baoer couldn't hear what they were saying, but she was inexplicably curious and looked over at them.
What are they saying, idiots
Those several ladies of distinguished bearing also clearly noticed Qiao Bao'er.
"No, no, she's not the fool's girlfriend... She's Jun's granddaughter-in-law..."
That group of women dispersed quickly, with only the faint whispers of "Jun family daughter-in-law" reaching her ears. Qiao Bao'er had no interest in those women and thought about Zhu Xiaowei instead. Compared to them, she would rather play with Zhu Xiaowei.
"Xiao Zhu, are you still in the hospital How are you feeling now"
"Mom's out of the hospital, I'm feeling great, Qiao Baoer, you don't have to worry about me."
Jo Baoer's voice sounded quite spirited, it seemed her alcohol tolerance had improved a little.
"Where are you now Are you back in the city"
"Since I'm already in the city, I'm going to go sightseeing everywhere..." Zhu Xiaowei seemed to have accepted her 'job termination' and was excitedly talking about visiting some ancient towns.
"Little Zhu, don't go to the old district area, there's nothing fun there, and it's especially tricky."
Zhu Xiao Wei held her phone, listening to Qiao Bao'er talk about a bunch of parade plans for the city. After a while, she said, "Qiao Bao'er, you seem very familiar with the city" the chieftain asked.Elder Two thought for a moment, then shook his head.They knew nothing about that woman.As you said, our ancestors have lived on this land for thousands of years. We live in order...