She Made a Comeback as a Renowned Doctor
Chapter 340: Birthday Banquet 3

Chapter 340: Chapter 340: Birthday Banquet 3

"Grandma Knox." Hope Williams called gently.

Old Lady Mrs. Knox stretched out her hand to grasp Hope’s hand and patted it, "Hope, it’s been a while since I’ve seen you, you never come to visit Grandma Knox."

Hope Williams smiled lightly, "I’m sorry, Grandma Knox, I’ve been really busy lately. I will definitely visit when I have the time."

"Good, good, I’ll hold you to that," Old Lady Mrs. Knox said affectionately as she looked at Hope.

Hope Williams’s smile widened, "Please, Grandma Knox, come inside."

"Okay."

Alexander Knox, pushing the old lady’s wheelchair, met with Hope Williams and greeted her with a smile and a nod.

Hope Williams, wearing a gentle smile, nodded politely in return.

As guests kept arriving, Alitzel Williams glanced at the door anxiously, not seeing Waylon Lewis yet, and stomped her foot in worry.

"Where the heck is Waylon, and Wyatt Lewis too, where has he vanished off to?" Alitzel called Wyatt Lewis repeatedly in a fluster.

"Mom, I’m here, stop calling," Wyatt Lewis suddenly appeared, lazily leaning against the doorway with a lazy and carefree smile.

He turned to Hope Williams and asked, "Sister-in-law, where’s my brother?"

"He’s been held up by something urgent and hasn’t arrived yet," Hope Williams also continuously checked her phone, afraid of missing any message from Waylon.

"Something urgent? I haven’t heard of any urgent matters at the company recently—did he mention what it is?"

Hope Williams’s delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly as she felt an inexplicable thud in her heart at Wyatt’s words, "He didn’t specify what it was."

"That’s odd," Wyatt scratched the back of his head, "What could it be that my brother would keep from you?"

Hope Williams’s eyes dimmed.

"Don’t worry, Little Hope, Waylon probably just doesn’t want you to worry. He said he would be here, he’ll definitely make it even if he’s a bit late," Alitzel Williams glanced at Wyatt, signaling him to be quiet.

Hope Williams pursed her lips lightly and made a soft humming sound in acknowledgment.

"Let’s go inside and sit down for a while, you’re pregnant, don’t tire yourself," Alitzel Williams said with concern.

"Okay." Hope Williams briefly surveyed the doorway then turned to enter the main house.

Seeing Hope Williams go inside, Alitzel Williams turned and grasped Wyatt Lewis’s ear, "Don’t you know your sister-in-law is pregnant? Why spout nonsense in front of her? Your brother didn’t tell her because he didn’t want her to worry, mind your words, or he might skin you when he comes back."

Wyatt Lewis, with his ear painfully pulled by Alitzel, grimaced, "Ow, ow, ow... Mom, your own son."

"If you weren’t my own son, I’d have thrown you out already, where have you been wandering off to every day without any proper conduct? Be careful, or you won’t be able to find a wife in the future," Alitzel was annoyed by her indolent son.

They’re both her children, yet how could they be so different?

"Don’t worry, I’ll definitely find a wife..."

"Still talking back? Go inside and attend to the guests now."

"Alright, alright, I’m going," Wyatt hurried inside.

The hall was already full of guests, laughter and chatter filled the air. Elder Lewis sat in the main seat dressed in red traditional attire, his face beaming and spirited.

Vivia Fuller was mingling comfortably among the people when suddenly someone mentioned, "I heard Miss Fuller paid two billion yuan last night for a Blue and White Dragon Pattern Double Eared Bottle as a birthday gift for Elder Lewis. Truly fitting for Miss Fuller, quite impressive indeed."

Vivia Fuller pulled at her lips slightly, the mention of that two billion-yuan bottle felt like a slap to her face, quite resonating indeed.

Nevertheless, she maintained her smile.

Since it was mentioned, Vivia Fuller requested someone to fetch the Blue and White Dragon Pattern Double Eared Bottle. Walking up to Elder Lewis, she smiled gently, "Grandpa Lewis, may your fortune be as boundless as the eastern seas and your life as long as the southern mountains. This is the birthday gift I have prepared for you, I hope you like it."

Saying so, Vivia Fuller opened the gift box, and the beautifully perfect Blue and White Dragon Pattern Double Eared Bottle was displayed to all.

Everyone couldn’t help but marvel.

It had to be said, though not worth two billion, the Double Eared Bottle was truly a fine piece among fine pieces.

Those who knew antiques in the crowd couldn’t help but observe eagerly.

"So generous to actually give away such an expensive Double Eared Bottle, Miss Fuller really is capable."

"Indeed, two billion yuan, that’s no small amount. Miss Fuller really could afford it, truly a show of filial piety."

"If it were someone else, who would actually bear to give it away? Miss Fuller’s gesture is indeed lavish."

"Who else but the Miss of the Fuller Family."

The surrounding voices made Vivia Fuller’s complexion much better, she lifted her chin and raised a smile.

Although parting with the two-billion-yuan bottle really pained her, she indeed earned face.

Who else’s birthday gift here could compare to hers?

Vivia Fuller smiled proudly.

Old Master Lewis looked at Vivia Fuller with a faint smile on his face and nodded at the Blue and White Dragon Pattern Double Eared Bottle, "You are thoughtful, but this double-eared bottle is worth two billion, it’s too expensive, I can’t accept it."

Vivia Fuller pursed her lips, looked at the elder and said, "Grandpa Lewis, this is a little token of my affection. I know you like to collect antiques, so I bought it especially for you. Please accept it."

Vivia Fuller insisted, holding out the gift box with both hands, looking determined not to take it back if Old Master Lewis refused to accept it.

Old Master Lewis showed a bit of helplessness, his brows moved and he declined again, "I appreciate your sentiment, but I really cannot accept this Blue and White Dragon Pattern Double Eared Bottle."

Vivia Fuller, holding the gift box, pursed her lips and looked somewhat saddened, "Grandpa Lewis, do you think this Blue and White Dragon Pattern Double Eared Bottle is not good enough?"

"It’s not what I meant..."

"Dad, just keep it. You don’t know how fiercely Miss Fuller fought with Little Hope last night for this Blue and White Dragon Pattern Double Eared Bottle. It could have been acquired for tens of millions, but she insisted on hiring someone to bid on her behalf, spending tens of billions more. It seems Miss Fuller has too much money to spend, just keep it, and honor Miss Fuller’s filial piety."

Alitzel Williams quietly said these words beside Old Master Lewis.

Hearing what Alitzel had said, Vivia Fuller’s complexion immediately whitened, and the Blue and White Dragon Pattern Double Eared Bottle in her hands seemed to have become a joke.

She looked down, a deep coldness flashing in her eyes, and when she looked up, her smile was somewhat bitter.

How astute Old Master Lewis was, how could he not understand what Alitzel had implied? His expression became more serious and he nodded to Vivia Fuller, "Then... thank you."

Vivia Fuller smiled and shook her head, "As long as you like it, Grandpa Lewis."

The servant took Vivia Fuller’s gift box and placed it aside.

"Great-grandpa, Mommy also has a gift for you," said Luke and Willow immediately.

Old Master Lewis’s eyes brightened, "Is that? Then I really look forward to it."

Saying so, Old Master Lewis expectantly looked at Hope Williams.

Amelia Bailey scoffed from the side, "What have you prepared for the Old Master? Let’s see it."

Vivia Fuller looked at Hope Williams, who stood quietly in her place, and a cold laugh echoed in her heart.

The Blue and White Dragon Pattern Double Eared Bottle was originally what Hope Williams wanted to gift for Old Master’s birthday, but since it was bought by Vivia, Hope had only one night to prepare a birthday gift.

In just one night, Vivia Fuller did not believe Hope could prepare any impressive gift.

She raised her chin and spoke, "Miss Williams must have prepared a very valuable birthday gift for Grandpa Lewis."

Hope glanced at her lightly. She hadn’t even brought it out yet, and Vivia was already labelling her gift as expensive.

The insincerity was obvious.

Vivia couldn’t wait to see what Hope could come up with.

Hope’s clear eyes looked at the elder, and she said with a smile, "Grandpa, please wait a moment."

"Okay." Elder Lewis became more expectant, his dark eyes twinkling.

Soon Hope called two people to bring up her birthday gift, which was covered with a red cloth, creating a lot of mysteries.

Everyone’s eyes were drawn.

Hope walked slowly to the gift, boldly lifted the red cloth, and said, "Grandpa, happy 70th birthday, may you have the longevity like pines and cranes, forever young, with boundless happiness. This is a Hundred Longevity Painting I made by hand. I hope you won’t disdain it."

"What? For Old Master Lewis’s 70th birthday, you just give him a Hundred Longevity Painting? That’s really shabby, I can’t believe you brought that as a gift," Amelia Bailey said sarcastically from the side.

No one paid attention to her.

Old Master Lewis, excited, looked at the Hundred Longevity Painting and then at Hope, unable to resist getting up, leaning on his cane. Hope immediately went over to support him.

Old Master Lewis went up to the painting, his eyes twinkling, "Little Hope, did you write this all by hand?"

Hope nodded, "Yes, there was a bit of a rush, it might not be very well done, please don’t mind, Grandpa."

Old Master Lewis looked at each "longevity" character, continually nodding, "Good writing, good writing. Little Hope, your calligraphy controls the balance between thick and thin excellently, strength and gentleness together. To say it’s not good, Grandpa would disagree."

Hope smiled, "Thank you for your praise, Grandpa."

Old Master Lewis’s gaze never left the Hundred Longevity Painting, his voice filled with hearty pleasure, "Quick, move this painting to my study, hang it in the very center. Thank you, Little Hope, this is the best gift I’ve received."

Old Master Lewis made no effort to hide his love for the painting.

Vivia Fuller stiffened, her hands clenched tightly.

What does this mean?

Her two billion Blue and White Dragon Pattern Double Eared Vase was just glanced at and set aside, yet Hope’s mere Hundred Longevity Painting was held dear, even planned to be hung up, and even called the best gift.

Why?

Doesn’t this old man have eyes? Can’t he see what’s a good thing?

Vivia Fuller was grinding her teeth in anger.