"Grandpa, I heard that the company has mobilized a lot of manpower and resources for some mysterious project. And no one is allowed to get involved. What on earth is this project?" Liu Yinyin asked Mr. Mo in the study.
Liu Yinyin pretended not to know on the surface, but in fact she had long known that it was the funds allocated by Mo Beichen specifically for Xia Weilan. She had been extremely jealous of Xia Weilan these days.
"You don't need to worry about this. It's for Weilan's research," Mr. Mo said indifferently as he stroked his gray beard.
"Grandpa!" Liu Yinyin objected. "Right now, the most important thing for Weilan is to take good care of herself during her pregnancy. Won't this just exhaust her? How about I apply to transfer there to help her?"
Liu Yinyin had been trying to get someone into the research lab these days, but the security there was airtight and she couldn't get in at all. Even the medicine she had specially bought for Xia Weilan could only be kept in her pocket every day.
"Come on, what are you getting involved for? You don't understand research. You'd better stay in the head - office and help Donglin well," Mr. Mo said, looking at Liu Yinyin with his shrewd eyes.
Under the old man's gaze, Liu Yinyin felt a jolt in her heart and had to shut up.
When Liu Yinyin left the study and went down to the hall, the servants were preparing dinner. Liu Yinyin casually grabbed Aunt Lin, the person in charge of the kitchen. "There's a family dinner today. Have Weilan and Beichen said they're coming?"
Aunt Lin shook her head. "I haven't received any notice. And the second young master said before that since the second young mistress is pregnant, her meals will be specially prepared in the villa."
"What? This is just too much," Liu Yinyin said, releasing her hand. "All right, go and get back to work."
Liu Yinyin sat down on the sofa angrily. This Xia Weilan was just too spoiled. Not only did she use the company's resources, but everyone treated her like a panda.
Wasn't it just because she was pregnant that she was so fearless!
After Liu Yinyin had been racking her brains to make Xia Weilan have a miscarriage but had been frustrated with no results, one day, Liu Yinyin finally saw Xia Weilan in the Mo family's old mansion.
"You're finally here," Liu Yinyin blurted out in excitement, revealing her true feelings.
Liu Yinyin's eyes subconsciously fell on Xia Weilan's belly. There was nothing obvious yet, but she knew that inside this ordinary - looking belly was the child that Xia Weilan could rely on.
Xia Weilan frowned subconsciously, finding Liu Yinyin's words really strange. "Where's Grandpa?"
"He's in the study. What do you want from him?" Liu Yinyin asked, looking at her inquisitively.
"Nothing," Xia Weilan said calmly. Then she went upstairs, knocked on the study door and walked in.
Liu Yinyin watched Xia Weilan's back all the time, feeling very suspicious. Xia Weilan suddenly showed up and specifically came to see the old man. Could there be something really important to say? No, she must go and find out.
In the study, Xia Weilan took out an invitation from her bosom and handed it to the old man. "Grandpa, this is an event on Monday. I hope you can attend."
Mr. Mo took the invitation. It looked ordinary from the outside. When he opened it, the four gilded characters "Award Ceremony" came into view first. "What's this?"
"This is a project that the company has recently developed. It has participated in the science and technology grand prix and may even win an award," Xia Weilan said confidently.
What made Xia Weilan even more proud was that her designs had all been patented. After this award ceremony, she believed they would soon be put into production.
Mr. Mo's hand holding the invitation twitched slightly. He knew that although Mo Beichen hadn't revealed what the research was about in the past few days, he had vaguely guessed that it was the research on the innovative concept that Xia Weilan had proposed in school before. If this research was really successful, it would probably bring quite a shock to the jewelry industry.
Mr. Mo fixed his eyes on Xia Weilan. "Weilan, there's a saying that 'a tall tree catches the wind'. Do you understand this truth?"
Xia Weilan looked back at Mr. Mo. She suddenly fell silent. Mr. Mo always thought far - reaching. At this moment, Xia Weilan saw the concern of a family member in Mr. Mo's eyes.
Before Xia Weilan could say anything, voices suddenly came from outside the door.
"Eldest young mistress, why don't you go in?"
Xia Weilan frowned and immediately looked in the direction of the door. Was Liu Yinyin at the door now? What was she up to?
"Creak." Liu Yinyin pushed the door open bravely. There was her usual fake smile on her face. "Grandpa, dinner is ready. We can go downstairs."
Liu Yinyin smiled at Xia Weilan. "I just accidentally heard you talking about an invitation. What good thing is it? I'd like to go and join in the fun too."
Although Liu Yinyin said so, she didn't believe that Xia Weilan had the ability at all. The reason she wanted to go was to see how embarrassed Xia Weilan would be if she failed to win the award after boasting so much.
Liu Yinyin herself didn't know what kind of award this ceremony was for.
It was only after Liu Yinyin followed them to the event venue that she gradually found out what kind of award it was.
"Humph, it's actually the Science and Technology Innovation Award. What does such a great award have to do with Xia Weilan?" Liu Yinyin, who was following Mr. Mo, murmured to herself. She sat down in the audience seat with the others, while Xia Weilan sat on the far left.
At first, people didn't think much of it. But when the spotlight suddenly shone on Xia Weilan for a few seconds and then moved away, and when the host on the stage looked in Xia Weilan's direction before even opening his mouth, even Liu Yinyin noticed something unusual.
Not far away, there was also a camera pointing in Xia Weilan's direction.
The intention was just too obvious.
Others didn't notice, but Liu Yinyin and Mr. Mo, who were sitting next to Xia Weilan, did.
Liu Yinyin clutched the corner of her dress tightly. A bad feeling suddenly welled up in her heart.
Mr. Mo, on the other hand, had a deep and unfathomable look in his eyes, looking calm and composed.
Just then, Xia Weilan heard her name. "The winner of this Science and Technology Innovation Award is Xia Weilan. Let's give her a round of applause!"
Almost instantly, the spotlight shone on Xia Weilan's face. At the same time, the curtain on the stage was also broadcasting Xia Weilan's image live.
Xia Weilan straightened her back and walked past Liu Yinyin. The wind she brought made Liu Yinyin shiver. Then Liu Yinyin watched the situation on the stage like she was in a dream, her mind blank.
The Xia Weilan who had always been despised by her and considered to be incompetent had actually won an award?
As a daughter - in - law of the Mo family, Liu Yinyin knew very well what this meant. From now on, when people talked about how good Xia Weilan was, they would also mention how ordinary Liu Yinyin was.
This couldn't be allowed.
How could she be willing to accept this?
On the stage, the host's words didn't stop. "Now let's welcome Mr. Mo to present the trophy."
The venue suddenly fell silent. Xia Weilan only heard the sound of footsteps approaching from afar. When the footsteps stopped beside her, Xia Weilan turned around and saw Mo Beichen standing in front of her, reaching out his hand and handing her a trophy. "Congratulations!"
After the silence, there was a noisy buzz of discussions in the whole venue.
You know, a person like Mo Beichen rarely participated in such activities. This time, he actually made an exception to be a guest and present an award to someone.
Liu Yinyin was also stunned, with jealous tears welling up in her eyes. She just stared straight at the two people on the stage.