That night, the Xia Group held a celebration banquet in a hotel to commemorate the company's performance breaking through 10 billion.
Many well - known families in Kyoto were invited, and the occasion was unprecedentedly grand.
An Shan took Xia Weilan directly to a beauty salon. After giving her a complete makeover from head to toe, she sent her to the hotel.
As soon as Xia Weilan got out of the car, she saw Han Yishi getting out of a car nearby.
"Weilan, you're here too. Uncle is on a business trip today. I knew you'd come alone. How about I be your male companion?"
Han Yishi was well - groomed at the moment, looking suave and handsome. Immediately, some reporters swarmed over and took a flurry of photos of him.
Han Yishi offered his hand gentlemanly and invited Xia Weilan.
The banquet hall was brightly lit.
Ouyang Mingqi's car arrived right behind Xia Weilan's. Looking at the figure in front, his expression was extremely calm. He walked in a different direction from Xia Weilan.
Over there, Xia Ruolin was wearing a mermaid dress, looking elegant and generous as she chatted and laughed with several people. She was the center of attention. In terms of appearance, Xia Ruolin was a beauty, but she was afflicted with a sense of entitlement and always looked down on others with her chin up.
Ouyang Mingqi walked over, nodded politely to everyone, which made a group of socialites gasp.
"Ruolin, are you dating Young Master Ouyang?" a close friend immediately whispered in Xia Ruolin's ear.
Xia Ruolin looked at Ouyang Mingqi with a calm expression.
"May I have the honor of being your male companion tonight?" Ouyang Mingqi invited.
"Sure!" her friends answered for her, envious.
"Okay." Xia Ruolin replied complacently. Although she didn't like Ouyang Mingqi, being envied satisfied her vanity.
"Happy cooperation!" Ouyang Mingqi said in a voice only the two of them could hear, raising his glass.
On the other side, as soon as Han Yishi entered, he was surrounded by many socialites.
"Mr. Han, could you give me an autograph?"
"I want one too. Can I take a photo with you?"
"Weilan, go over there and grab something to eat first. I'll find you later." Han Yishi responded helplessly.
Xia Weilan nodded indifferently and walked towards the buffet area. There, she saw a man and a woman standing together.
It was Ouyang Mingqi and Xia Ruolin. They were raising their glasses and chatting, looking quite happy.
Xia Weilan frowned. She had a bad feeling. It seemed that the two of them had joined hands.
Xia Weilan remembered that in her past life, Grandpa had his medicine replaced by Xia Ruolin, which made his health deteriorate. In this life, she wouldn't let Xia Ruolin get another chance.
Second Uncle Xia arrived at the venue earlier than Grandpa Xia. Seeing that Xia Weilan didn't come with Mo Beichen but with a male celebrity, he looked down on Xia Weilan even more.
Second Uncle Xia recalled the hardships he had endured in the police station. He walked straight towards Xia Weilan and stood in front of her.
"Little girl, where are your manners? You don't even greet me when you see me. Is this how you show disrespect to your elders?"
Second Uncle Xia was angry and wanted to teach Xia Weilan a lesson on the spot. So he spoke loudly, and some people around them looked over.
"Second Uncle!" Xia Weilan said calmly, showing no emotion.
Second Uncle Xia raised his chin in satisfaction, standing there like an emperor, and continued.
"Well, always greet me like this from now on. By the way, why don't I see Mo Beichen? Since you didn't come with him but with a celebrity, are you trying to ruin the Xia family's reputation? I've told you before not to get involved with outsiders. Why are you so forgetful!"
Xia Weilan, who originally wanted to leave, stopped. "Second Uncle, you can't say that. The company has a cooperation with Mr. Han, and we're just friends. It's you who's deliberately smearing the Xia family by throwing unfounded accusations at me!"
"You! Little girl, how dare you be so disrespectful to your elders!" Second Uncle Xia was choked speechless and felt embarrassed. He angrily said on the spot, "A country bumpkin like you wants to interfere in the company's affairs. Do you believe that I can fire you with just one word and punish you to reflect on your actions?"
Xue Zhiqing was standing beside Second Uncle Xia, watching them coolly with a sneering look, as if enjoying the show.
Ouyang Mingqi also noticed the situation there. He stared intently at Xia Weilan and casually took a sip of red wine, remaining calm.
Xia Ruolin was overjoyed, her eyes twinkling. She wished she could go up and step on Xia Weilan, but she was smart enough not to act. It was enough to have Second Uncle Xia as the front - runner.
"Who dares to fire her!" Suddenly, a deep shout came. Grandpa Xia walked over with his walking stick, looking stern.
Second Uncle Xia pursed his lips and didn't dare to say more, because he saw Mo Beichen following Grandpa Xia.
Xia Weilan also saw Mo Beichen and stood there stunned.
She had sent Mo Beichen to the airport at noon. How could he be here now?
Mo Beichen squinted and looked at Second Uncle Xia. Second Uncle Xia immediately showed signs of cowardice but still insisted, "Xia Weilan is getting involved with a celebrity. As a shareholder of the company, I have the right to dismiss a mere manager."
Mo Beichen walked to Xia Weilan's side and pulled her into his arms. He said to Second Uncle Xia with a bad tone, "Getting involved?"
Han Yishi noticed the situation here and immediately walked over. He heard this sentence and knew it was referring to him. He got anxious right away.
"Uncle, I didn't. He's just talking nonsense."
Second Uncle Xia was about to make a fuss and ask Mo Beichen to discipline Xia Weilan. But when he heard this address, he opened his mouth wide.
"What uncle? Who are you calling uncle?"
"Of course it's Mo Beichen. He's my uncle." Han Yishi usually didn't dare to use Mo Beichen's name to boast outside, but now he had to clarify.
"Hehe, it seems to be a misunderstanding. Family members don't recognize each other..." Second Uncle Xia coughed awkwardly twice.
"Apologize!" Mo Beichen interrupted him.
Everyone on the scene stared at the situation here with wide eyes. Seeing Mo Beichen pulling Xia Weilan into his arms, those who knew the inside story said,
"Xia Weilan and Mo Beichen have already gotten married. She's just taking care of her family, but Second Uncle Xia is splashing dirty water on her."
"Tsk tsk, so that's the case. This elder's behavior makes people think he's an enemy. He was about to fire her on the spot just now."
Second Uncle Xia's face was extremely ugly, turning alternately blue and white. He forced out a smile that was uglier than crying.
"Weilan, Second Uncle was just joking with you. Don't take it seriously."
Xia Weilan stared at Second Uncle Xia coldly and didn't reply.
"Nonsense! You're an elder... How could you play such a joke on a junior."