Lying at the bottom of the square box was a tattered book.
Upon seeing this book, Xia Ruolin couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"What's this, *The Record of the Rotten Axe Handle*?" Xia Ruolin picked up the book disdainfully and waved it around as if showing it off.
"It's actually *The Record of the Rotten Axe Handle*. It's a peerless chess manual. Let me have a look."
"Let me take a peek. I've been looking for it for ages but couldn't find it."
"I heard someone bought it at a high price at an auction not long ago. My grandpa was so angry he almost vomited blood."
Those who spoke were some chess enthusiasts and people who knew its value.
Seeing that the treasure was coveted as soon as it was taken out, Grandpa Xia quickly said,
"Everyone, if you want to see it, come another day."
As soon as he finished speaking, Butler Liu put the chess manual away again.
Xia Ruolin's raised hand froze there awkwardly.
She felt as if she had been slapped in the face in public.
"So it's a chess manual. I'm just ill - informed," Xia Ruolin said, completely humiliated.
"What's the other gift?" Someone was even more curious about what was in the other box.
After the previous experience, they were sure the other gift must be extraordinary too.
Before Xia Ruolin could react, a figure flashed in front of her.
Xia Weilan jumped over her, walked up to Butler Liu in person, and picked up that box.
Then, she took out a completely translucent green jadeite from the box. It was as big as two palms.
At this moment, the green jadeite had been carved into a vivid image of the God of Longevity.
"Grandpa, this is a decoration I carved myself. Granddaughter wishes you a long and prosperous life!"
Xia Weilan held the jade gracefully and bowed.
"Good girl, you've put in a lot of effort."
Such exquisite carving skills, and it was carved by Miss Xia herself?
It must have taken at least 10 years of carving experience!
For a moment, everyone forgot to flatter and just stared with their mouths wide open.
Xia Ruolin felt as if she had been slapped in the face one after another. The veins on her forehead were throbbing uncontrollably.
At this time, Xia Weilan looked at Xia Ruolin with a bit of coldness in her eyes.
In her previous life, this statue of the God of Longevity she had given was smashed by Xia Ruolin right in front of her after she had poisoned their grandpa.
In this life, she wanted to see how long Xia Ruolin could keep up her dirty act.
"Sir, your granddaughter and great - granddaughter are the best birthday gifts for you, aren't they?"
"Yes, the two young ladies are so talented."
"Miss Xia is truly extraordinary. Sir, you're really blessed."
"Alright, we've seen the gifts. It's getting late. Everyone, please take your seats!" Grandpa Xia said clearly and proudly, "Today's banquet was prepared by my granddaughter. I hope everyone enjoys it."
Grandpa Xia's granddaughter was, of course, Xia Weilan.
After everyone flattered a bit more, they took their seats.
"Grandpa, you guys eat first. I'll go to the restroom."
Using the excuse of going to the restroom, Xia Weilan walked to the balcony and sent a message to Mo Beichen:
"The chess manual you sent is really liked by grandpa. Are you done with your work? When will you arrive?"
One minute later, Mo Beichen replied, "Almost there."
"Okay, I'll wait for you."
Xia Weilan smiled and put away her phone.
"What's so funny?" A warm male voice suddenly sounded behind her.
Hearing this familiar and affected voice, the smile on Xia Weilan's lips faded. When she turned around, as expected, she saw the person she disliked the most - Ouyang Mingqi.
Ouyang Mingqi was holding a red - wine glass in one hand and crossing his arms in front of his chest with the other. His straight body was half - leaning against the door frame behind him.
But in Xia Weilan's bright eyes, such a handsome and elegant man just made her feel sick.
"My business has nothing to do with you!" Xia Weilan straightened her back, and the alarm bells went off in her mind.
Seeing the woman's sudden change of expression, Ouyang Mingqi squinted his eyes.
"On such a beautiful night, Miss Xia, would you do me the honor of having a drink with me?"
Only then did Xia Weilan notice that there was a bottle of red wine and an empty glass on the railing beside Ouyang Mingqi.
Before Xia Weilan could refuse, Ouyang Mingqi poured a glass of wine for her himself, handed it over, and looked at her expectantly with a smile:
"Miss Xia, I mean you no harm."
He was as tall as Mo Beichen, with equally good - looking features, and a more gentle personality than Mo Beichen.
If she didn't know that there was a fox hiding under this handsome appearance, Xia Weilan might have fallen for him again.
"Sorry, I'm not feeling well. I can't drink."
Xia Weilan pushed the glass that was being held out to her.
"In that case, let me take you back to your room to rest," Ouyang Mingqi said as he quietly reached out his hand to put it around her waist.
"No need!" Xia Weilan's beautiful eyes were full of warning.
Ouyang Mingqi retracted his hand awkwardly.
What a prickly flower.
Under the quiet moonlight, the man and the woman on the balcony were standing a bit too close.
From another angle, it looked as if they were cuddling.
Mo Beichen, who had rushed over in a hurry, couldn't find Xia Weilan in the outer hall. He looked up sharply and saw the two figures.
His long and slender phoenix eyes squinted immediately.
Xia Weilan on the balcony didn't want to stay any longer. Just as she lifted her foot, she saw Mo Beichen who had rushed over.
"You're here!" Xia Weilan walked up to him.
Mo Beichen stared at her meaningfully with his deep black eyes, then pulled her into his arms, protecting her like an eagle protecting its young:
"Ouyang Mingqi, stay away from my wife from now on."
"Mr. Mo still has such a bad temper," Ouyang Mingqi said, shrugging innocently.
Mo Beichen shot a cold look at him and then pulled Xia Weilan away.
But Ouyang Mingqi's voice came from behind: "Miss Xia, it's not convenient today. Let's have a drink another day."
Xia Weilan, who was being held in his arms, clearly felt Mo Beichen's body pause for a moment before he continued walking.
Mo Beichen pulled Xia Weilan into her room, closed the door behind him, and pressed her against the door. His angry breath sprayed on the tip of her nose as he warned:
"You'd better stay away from that guy!"
Xia Weilan looked up at those angry eyes, blinked, and said,
"Husband, you can tell that guy has bad intentions too?"
Mo Beichen didn't expect her to say that. His anger suddenly stalled for a moment, and he squinted his eyes:
"You know?"
"Yeah, I know. So even though he always pesters me, I never give him a good look. Husband, did I do a good job?"
Those beautiful eyes were shining brightly, as if waiting for praise.
"Yeah, it's praise - worthy. Should I reward you then, huh?"
As soon as Mo Beichen finished speaking, his thin lips pressed against her sexy lips.
One hand caressed the top of her head as he kissed her deeply.
"Um~" Xia Weilan went weak all over. Fortunately, his big hand lifted her up and he bent his knee, letting her sit on his thigh.