Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife – o
Chapter 850: Clash of Gifts (1)

Chapter 850: Chapter 850: Clash of Gifts (1)

Looking at the pigeon-egg-sized Jade Spirit ring before him, Old Master Bai’s heart was truly a bit gloomy. It was his own birthday celebration, yet how had the Guh Family managed to steal the spotlight?

However, if he refused a gift from a junior in front of everyone, the word would spread, and indeed, it wouldn’t sound too good.

What should he do? How could he make the Guh Family lose face? For the first time, the cunning Old Master Bai was at a loss.

Just then, a light-hearted voice arose beside Old Master Bai.

"Grandpa Bai, since this is Miss Guh’s sincere gesture, why not accept it? Both in China and abroad, you are the first to receive a Jade Spirit as a gift from Miss Guh."

Once An Yiqing finished speaking, the triumphant expressions on Guh Siyi and Guh Tian’s faces instantly stiffened.

They were so busy flaunting their status and saving face, they had overlooked an issue. By offering the Jade Spirit as a birthday gift to Old Master Bai, weren’t they holding him in too high regard?! To put it nicely, it meant the Bai Family and Guh Family had a good relationship. But to be blunt, it appeared as though the Guh Family was eagerly brownnosing the Bai Family by giving such a valuable treasure!

Initially, everyone’s attention was on the Jade Spirit, but An Yiqing’s casual remark had cunningly diverted their thoughts.

"Hahaha, Girl Qing, your words are music to Grandpa Bai’s ears! Alright, since this is the Guh Family’s intention, I shall cheerfully accept!" Old Master Bai grinned from ear to ear, looking more like a wily old fox. He waved his hand assertively and commanded, "Butler! Place Miss Guh’s gift in the prime spot of the Display Room, and be very careful with it!"

Watching the Bai Family’s Butler carefully handle the Jade Spirit ring, An Yiqing’s lips curled slightly, sharing a knowing glance with Old Master Bai, her eyes brimming with teasing.

Yu Tianyou’s red coral had been personally requested by Old Master Bai to be taken to his bedroom by Bai Yiming. In contrast, Guh Siyi’s Jade Spirit was handed over by the butler to the Display Room. It was obvious to anyone which gift carried more weight.

Guh Siyi and Guh Tian had already been left with rigid expressions by the combined efforts of Old Master Bai and An Yiqing. Though fuming with rage, they were unable to show it for the sake of their image. Watching the Butler handle the ring box as casually as if handling a rice bowl, Guh Siyi’s chest heaved with anger, and her face turned much redder—a clear sign of her fury.

Gripping her handbag tightly, Guh Siyi’s sharp gaze swept over the smiling An Yiqing. Taking a deep breath, she smiled and said, "I wonder what gift Miss An has prepared for Old Bai? As a young and successful individual, not only is she the An Family’s long-lost daughter, but she’s also the owner of Yuyuanzhai and Xuanjin Pharmaceuticals. As such a favored child of heaven, I believe Miss An’s gift for Old Bai must be even more precious than mine!"

Feeling everyone’s worried, concerned, or schadenfreude-laden gazes, An Yiqing’s expression remained unchanged, her lips curling into a modest smile. "Miss Guh’s Jade Spirit is truly a masterpiece. My gift is nothing but a young woman’s sentiment and is not worth displaying."

Hiss—!

Everyone around inadvertently drew a sharp breath, startled looks on their faces as they gazed at the understated An Yiqing. Was the seemingly invincible Miss An conceding to Miss Guh? Had Guh Siyi so effortlessly won the first encounter between the two women?

Guh Siyi held her head high, her gaze slightly condescending and contemptuous as it gently fell upon An Yiqing. Looking at An Yiqing’s humble and low-key expression, Guh Siyi couldn’t help but feel that she was admitting defeat, showing fear.