Lord Yan, The Little Ancestor Has Fallen Off The Horse Again!
Chapter 195: The Girl in the Photo

Chapter 195: Chapter 195: The Girl in the Photo

Lin Xiang was surrounded by many people, who had been ignoring her just a moment ago, now one by one eagerly came over to strike up a conversation.

"Mrs. Lin, who was that girl just now? Do you know her?"

"I think she seemed quite familiar with Mrs. Wei."

"Not just that, I think she is quite familiar with the whole Wei Family. You all heard Mrs. Wei’s conversation earlier, didn’t you?"

The surrounding buzz of conversation was overwhelming, leaving Lin Xiang at a loss for words.

Bai Hui’s expression had been ugly since she started talking to Lin Xiang, as if she had swallowed something distasteful.

Lin Xiang showing up here had already shocked her. She hadn’t expected Yun Yue to appear here too, brought over by Mayor Wei’s assistant himself. Mrs. Wei spoke with them coldly, but when she met Yun Yue, she was affable and spoke very gently.

Anyone with eyes could see that.

Wei Xuan hated socializing with these people the most. He shook his head and followed up, leaving only Assistant Zhang and his mother’s secretary behind.

Lin Xiang was completely surrounded, even Yun Zhonghai was not surprised. Both were confused, unsure how to explain.

Assistant Zhang flashed a standard smile, "The banquet is about to start. Please, follow me."

The two led them to the banquet hall, where the simplicity of the arrangement surprised many.

Though Mayor Wei was known for his frugality, Mrs. Wei was a well-known businesswoman; one wouldn’t expect her to host such a meager banquet.

Qu Yilan still wanted to ask Lin Xiang, but seeing her surrounded and clueless, she could only help clear the way for her.

If Yueyue indeed had some connection with Mayor Wei, it really wouldn’t be convenient to say, for fear of those people bothering Yun Yue every day.

"Are you 17 this year?" He Minzhen was holding Yun Yue’s hand all the way, occasionally stealing glances at her, the more she looked, the more she felt a resemblance, that pride was just like hers.

"In two months, I’ll be eighteen," Yun Yue allowed her to hold her hand, her eyelids drooping indifferently.

Wei Guohang, perhaps hearing the noise, had already walked out from the villa.

"I thought you might not come."

He smiled and waved her in.

Wei Xuan, who came with her, could see his father’s smile clear from a distance under the hazy moonlight, and his mother, he had never seen her eyes so tender.

It was understandable for his dad to be fond of Sister Yue, but his mom acting so gently was strange!

"You’re here, take a seat," Wei Guohang personally invited her to sit down. He Minzhen sat beside her, "Hungry? Would you like something to eat, how about some dessert?"

After speaking, she signaled to an old woman nearby, who looked at Yun Yue’s face with a surprised expression that quickly turned neutral, and she headed towards the kitchen.

The banquet had prepared many desserts and fruits, and she took some of each to bring over.

"All these desserts are freshly made, try them," He Minzhen offered the plate to her.

Yun Yue’s eyelids were droopy, the sweet scent of sugar wafted into her nose, she thanked He Minzhen and took one to eat.

The sweetness burst on her tastebuds, her eyes curved slightly, a softness appearing between her brows, she finished one and picked up another.

He Minzhen’s gaze stayed on her, as if reminiscing something through her, the color in her eyes flickering. She stopped eating and said to Wei Guohang, "Uncle Wei, congratulations."

"Tsk, you are too polite," Wei Guohang felt a bit overwhelmed, it was the first time she had been so formal with him, creating a slight discomfort.

"Mr. Mayor, this person is..."

Someone sitting next to him finally spoke up, and everyone turned their gaze towards him.

Considering the Mayor’s status, facing this young girl with admiration and equality was unusual.

Even officials from Beijing had never seen him like this before. Who exactly was this young girl?

"She’s my friend."

Everyone had expected him to introduce her further, but after waiting for a while, they only saw him engaging in a cheerful chat with Yun Yue, both his voice and expression different from when he had been talking to them.

"..."

They felt neglected.

Just three simple words seemed to say nothing, yet stirred a thousand ripples in their minds.

If she were merely a common friend, the mayor wouldn’t have introduced her that way; considering her young age, they had thought she might be a relative or a younger family member, yet he had simply said she was a friend.

What is a friend?

They all knew clearly.

But why did this girl look so familiar to them?

Liu Hong had met Yun Yue before, after being dragged by Li Dongcai to show support, only to be scared off by a phone call from the Mayor.

The words the Mayor said were still etched in his mind.

This girl was not someone he could afford to provoke, nor could the Mayor!

He didn’t believe that the Mayor simply meant they were friends. She must have significant backing and a strong background.

Seeing that he was the calmest, several people turned to ask, "Liu Hong, do you know this girl?"

"I’ve met her once." Fortunately, he had left quickly, or else he wouldn’t be sitting here tonight.

"Then who is she?"

He proudly said, "A photo."

"What photo? I’m asking who she is, why are you talking about a photo!" They all furrowed their brows, feeling that his response was off the mark.

Liu Hong: "..."

He thought he was the only one who was blind, but it turned out they all were!

"It’s that photo the Mayor sent you all last year!"

"Now that you mention it, I seem to remember. I was wondering why she looked so familiar."

Their eyes suddenly widened. What had the Mayor told them at the time?

To be careful with their subordinates and not to provoke this girl, and if they did, not to go to him for help, because he couldn’t help...

A middle-aged man in a suit silently stole a glance at Yun Yue.

It seemed he had been promoted because of her...

This girl seemed to be called Yun Yue; the people at the office had described her very vividly to him, and he had gone through the case file all over again.

He had even checked the hall’s records.

She was more than just the Mayor’s friend!

She was like an ancestor.

If these people had seen the Mayor’s demeanor at the time, they wouldn’t think this way.

Wei Xuan just noticed that he still had a gift box in his hand and handed it over, "Dad, this is a gift from Sister Yue."

Wei Guohang looked surprised, "You got me a gift? You shouldn’t have."

Though he was saying this, he had already reached out to take it.

Wei Guohang: "..."

Don’t accept it!

He had never seen such face-slapping!

Others seeing Wei Guohang actually accepting a gift, were all astounded.

He was famously incorruptible, usually refusing even a basket of vegetables, yet now he was accepting a gift!

And in front of so many people!

Was this really their Mayor Wei?

Yun Yue spoke lazily, "Uncle Wei has helped me so much, it’s just a small token, see if it fits."

Wei Guohang found it pretty suitable, smiling ear-to-ear, "Even if it were street vendor goods, I’d still like it."

Gifts from a big shot, ordinary people wouldn’t get them.

He Minzhen frowned, "Isn’t this gift too valuable? He doesn’t deserve it."

This brand alone would cost tens of thousands, not to mention she felt it was unsuitable even if Lin Xiang was generous with her allowance.