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Chapter 673: My Dad Gave Too Much

Chapter 673: Chapter 673: My Dad Gave Too Much

After getting rid of the stench, Shanshan was a late arrival to the mood-making team.

Watching her two adorable kids rushing towards her, Chen Lijun held on for a long time, struggled to keep the question in but finally decided to ask.

"Did they... wash their hands?"

Having cleared up their mess, the children were so happy they forgot all about the process that their grandmother had repeatedly reminded them of.

Bobo handed the flowers to his mother, forgetting that they were meant for his grandmother. He inherited his father’s habit of piling good things onto his mother.

Luoluo held the balloon and ran around his parents. Why would he let such a beautiful balloon fly away? It was so much more fun to keep it for himself.

With the recent chaos, Suizi’s ability to cope had improved. Even though the mood-makers were galloping off-script like runaway horses, she could accept it calmly.

"Even the best director cannot truly capture life. Only you hold the pen that writes your destiny."

Suizi spoke this phrase not only for herself, disappointed by the ruined surprise, but also for the person who had switched out the medicine and planned to harm her parents.

Whoever that was, must be terrified at the sight of the chaos that occurred in her family. Coupled with the "great gift" Yu Jingting had sent, they would certainly be satisfied.

As for the effect of this "gift", it would be revealed at tomorrow’s wedding banquet.

Through Suizi’s series of actions, the good news was that Chen Lijun finally stopped causing a ruckus. The wedding the next day proceeded smoothly according to the normal process.

Just as with any other weddings, all the programs were in order. The only difference was that the bride didn’t leave from her parents’ house, and the groom didn’t take the bride to his parents’ house.

Suizi explained to both families that Suizi and Jingting started from Chen Lijun’s house, then went in a circle and returned to the Fan family’s house. She reasoned that their elders were not well and couldn’t bear the stress of traveling.

The explanation would fool outsiders; insiders who believed it would be fools.

After the warning on the previous day about the drug Lixi Ting, Chen father was active and attended the wedding banquet, although he did not participate in the courtship process. Chen Lijun’s two younger brothers also returned in time, making it a full family attendance.

The surprising twist was that both of Fan Huang’s parents also attended, leaving many of the Fan family members, including Fan Huang himself, incredulous.

When Fan Huang saw his mother at the restaurant, he thought he was seeing things.

"What’s got into your mother?" Chen Lijun asked. She’d thought the old lady would be opposing her for life.

If Mother Fan didn’t show up, it would mean that she didn’t accept the wedding.

Even though Fan Huang had made it clear that he didn’t care about his mother’s opinion, having the elder present certainly would make a better impression.

"I don’t think she would have realized it on her own. There’s only one explanation—Suizi, what did you do to her?" Fan Huang asked.

Standing beside Chen Lijun, Suizi, in her pink cheongsam and dutifully carrying her mother’s bag, looked innocent when her father called on her.

"Dad, as a virtuous and well-behaved girl, I wouldn’t resort to force. How can you think of your daughter like this?"

"The car key, I don’t think I’ve given it to you."

"Jingting did it, it had nothing to do with me." Suizi didn’t hesitate to sell her team member out for a car.

"Now I’m curious." Fan Huang momentarily suppressed his curiosity, since he couldn’t reach his son-in-law right now.

Yu Jingting and Chen Lijun’s brothers were already mingling with guests among the mother-in-law’s family squad.

To match Suizi’s cheongsam, Yu Jingting wore a mandarin-collared suit. He concealed his usual unruly manner and appeared like an elegant young master from China’s past. He was chatting with the uncles.

Although Suizi couldn’t hear what he was saying from where she stood, far apart from him at the banquet hall, she could see his hand in his pocket, he was gracious when talking with others, and from his posture and bearing, he clearly had the upper hand.

It was as if he noticed Suizi’s gaze, he turned to look at her, his eyes creasing and his mouth curving into a charming arc, as if to say, "See, I didn’t embarrass you, did I?"

Suizi made an approving gesture with her mouth, her eyes confirming his hard work.

The social anxiety she had been feeling as a result of meeting so many people dissipated somewhat.

"What are you two eyeing each other for? Those at the table later are your father’s colleagues. Be smart." Chen Lijun lowered her voice. At the fastest speed, she introduced Suizi to a few key figures that she should remember. She reminded her daughter not to make any mistakes.

Understanding relationships at a banquet was a profound art. Dull people eat food while smart ones use the occasion to network.

The guests at today’s banquet were different from yesterday’s, bearing more weight. Suizi knew when she was helping write invitations that some important figures would come, but she was still shocked when she saw two faces from the news.

She had been accustomed to her father sitting in the courtyard playing chess in his T-shirt and pants. It was when she saw these people that she remembered her father wasn’t some ordinary grandpa.

Chen Lijun was even more nervous than Suizi, worried that her maiden wouldn’t be able to cope with this.

Suizi was a little socially phobic.

From far away, if she saw a neighbor, she’d avoid him by making a detour. When seeing acquaintances, she’d take a long time to figure out what to say first.

Fan Huang and his wife were worried that she wouldn’t be able to handle such a situation.

But to everyone’s surprise, Suizi managed the situation very well, didn’t boast and steal the guest’s attention, and was on point with all her social details. She soon earned praises from many elders.

Seeing that her daughter was able to talk to some of the people with difficult personalities left Chen Lijun amazed - these few were hard to communicate with. Their ranks were just as high as Fan Huang’s, but they were more experienced.

Suizi had a thorough understanding of the background and preferences of the important guests. She subtly won everyone’s favor, earning their admiration at her first high-profile appearance. Fan Huang’s friends all praised her as being modest and dignified - they said she had the character of Fan Huang when he was young. It was a high compliment indeed.

Once Suizi had captured the attention of the important table, the following ones were easier.

The people at this table were on equal terms with Fan Huang. The rest had to please Fan Huang and therefore naturally tried to win favor with Suizi. Suizi maintained a polite yet distant attitude towards their empty praises, fully aware of all the underlying intentions.

"When did you become so good at socializing?" Chen Lijun asked Suizi when she found a moment to spare.

"I had no choice, my dad set a high bar...I just don’t like to socialize, but it doesn’t mean I can’t. Mom, give me your painting by Ba Da Shan Ren, and I’ll attend social events for you for three months, how’s that?" Suizi attempted to persuade her mother to part with her treasure in her spare time.

"I can only give you a modern landscape painting for three months’ work."

"You’re too stingy."

"And one of my calligraphy works." Fan Huang, intrigued, joined the bargaining between the mother and daughter.

"Dad, please save your priceless works for Mom to enjoy. I just remember now, I have social phobia, I’m timid, talking to strangers gives me a headache!"

Fan Huang was exasperated and amused by this ambitious young lady. Did she really not like his writing that much?

"Dad, give me that precious ancient book of yours, and I’ll handle the old lady at the first table on the left who has been giving me the side eye. I’m not trying to grab your treasure, mainly because I’m worried her eyeball will pop out."

The old lady sitting on the left, giving side glances...Fan Huang looked back; oh, it was his mother.

Suizi lowered her eyes, pretending to be calculating, and started to talk persuasively.

"Not 998, not 888, just one ancient book, and this loving daughter will bring it home..."

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