"Since I'm here to congratulate you, it's naturally for you." Ning Anmiao smiled and said seriously, "There should be many people sending gifts for the baby recently, and the Lin family doesn't lack other things."
"This necklace is the latest model from your favorite brand. You can wear it beautifully after you give birth to the baby."
At this moment, Jiang Xixi finally confirmed that she wasn't hallucinating. For a moment, her eyes couldn't help but turn sour.
Since she got pregnant, everyone's attention had been on the baby in her belly, completely ignoring her feelings as a pregnant woman.
She felt lost in her heart but didn't say a word.
Since she was about to become a mother, she shouldn't act like a child throwing tantrums. Instead, she should shift her attention to the baby.
Even though Lin Chuluo had been taking good care of her recently, it was mostly because she was pregnant with his child that he was being cautious with her.
Ning Anmiao was the first person to congratulate her not because of her pregnancy.
Suddenly, for a moment, Jiang Xixi understood why Ning Anmiao had always been liked by everyone since childhood.
Her gentleness and thoughtfulness were truly touching.
The jealousy and unwillingness that Jiang Xixi had harbored towards Ning Anmiao in her heart began to dissipate little by little.
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Just then, Old Master Lin, surrounded by a crowd, came to the center of the hall.
The smile on Old Master Lin's face never faded. His facial features were slightly sunken due to his age, but his eyes were still bright. His gray hair made him look imposing.
"Old Master Lin, you're really in high spirits today. You look ten years younger!"
"Not only have you found your eldest son, but you're also about to hold your eldest grandchild. With these two great joys, I bet you'll even laugh in your sleep tonight!"
"Let us share in your good fortune. May we be as happy as you and have everything go smoothly!"
"..."
The compliments kept pouring in. Old Master Lin wasn't annoyed at all. Instead, his joy deepened. The feeling of being envied made him feel extremely comfortable, as if he were on top of the world.
Just then, a well - known boss in the same circle who had a good relationship with Old Master Lin walked over with a proper smile. "Old Master Lin, I heard that your long - lost eldest young master has been found. Why don't you let everyone get to know him today? It'll be easier for everyone to take care of each other in the future."
This person had prestige. As soon as he finished speaking, the people around him echoed, "Yes, maybe we'll have to rely on the eldest young master in the future. We must take a good look!"
Hearing everyone keep referring to the "eldest young master", Lin Chuluo's eyebrows furrowed deeper, and his grip on Jiang Xixi's hand tightened.
"Husband, you're hurting me..." Jiang Xixi whispered, but Lin Chuluo, who was immersed in anger, ignored her.
Jiang Xixi opened her mouth. Realizing that Lin Chuluo didn't hear her plea for help at all, she swallowed hard and finally chose to remain silent.
Lin Chuluo was oblivious and was still thinking about other countermeasures in his mind.
Lin Chuluo was well aware of these people's faces.
Now that the old master was still alive, and with the sudden appearance of the "eldest young master of the Lin family", this turbulent situation would surely attract wolves, all wanting a share of the pie.
More people were eager to know who would be in charge of the Lin family in the future.
This time, there would be a complete upheaval in the Lin family.
"Don't be impatient. A Si is on his way." Old Master Lin said with a smile, "There's a traffic jam on the road. For his safety, please wait patiently."
Hearing this, everyone was shrewd enough to understand the old master's meaning.
Regardless of the previous reputation of the eldest young master of the Lin family, the fact that the old master asked everyone to wait for his appearance said it all.
This banquet had two purposes for Old Master Lin. One was to show off his double joy; the more important one was to bring Zhou Si here and introduce him to the bosses in the industry, in order to facilitate the subsequent transfer and inheritance of shares.
The old master's plan was very well - thought - out.
Since he could generously introduce the illegitimate son he had just brought into the family to his contacts instead of hiding him, the old master's attitude and tendency were already very obvious.
Everyone suddenly realized and started to think about what to say to offer appropriate blessings and praises when the eldest young master appeared.
After showing his face, Old Master Lin, supported by his subordinates, sat on the sofa in the center of the hall to rest.
This family banquet had been well - arranged. After Zhou Si showed up, the banquet in the entire hall would officially start, and everything would proceed in an orderly manner.
Just then, the old master caught sight of Lu Yan at a glance. His eyes lit up, and he waved at him. "Xiao Lu, come here!"
Lu Yan raised his eyebrows slightly. Ning Anmiao was holding his arm, and the two walked towards Old Master Lin together.
"Xiao Lu, thank you." Old Master Lin said with a smile, his eyes almost disappearing into slits. "Over the years, you deserve most of the credit for helping me find A Si."
As soon as these words were spoken, many people started whispering, trying to figure out the relationship between them.
It was well - known that Yunyun under the Lin family and Xinghe founded by Lu Yan had always been rivals for many years.
Even if they didn't show it openly, they had competed for many resources secretly.
Now that Lu Yan had personally found and sent the eldest young master of the Lin family back to the Lin family, such a huge favor, Old Master Lin couldn't not return it.
The relationship between the Lin family and the Lu family was likely to improve greatly in the future.
Maybe it was even an opportunity to turn hostility into friendship.
Under the bright lights in the hall, Lu Yan's deep, dark eyes were full of playfulness and a hint of a smile. "Old Master, you're being too polite."
"Helping you find your beloved son is just a small thing."
His tone was humble and proper, and his expression was relaxed. "Xinghe was established later than Yunyun. The Lin family is now a large and prosperous family. It's an honor for a junior like me to be able to help."
His humble words made Old Master Lin feel comfortable. His vanity and pride in the business war were flattered by Lu Yan.
Of course, he also knew that Lu Yan was just being polite to please him.
Even though Yunyun was established earlier, it couldn't compete with Xinghe at all now. Xinghe had already dominated the market in Shanghai.
Lu Yan's humble words just now were just for fun.
Ning Anmiao was holding Lu Yan's arm. The corners of her bright red mouth were slightly raised, and her eyes were full of charm, constantly exuding her proper and elegant temperament.
"And this is?" Old Master Lin noticed Ning Anmiao beside him and asked politely. He also took a few more glances at Ning Anmiao.
She was a pretty girl.