The Goddess is Sweet and Aloof
Chapter 695 - Chapter 695 Chapter 694 Making Trouble_1

Chapter 695: Chapter 694: Making Trouble_1 Chapter 695: Chapter 694: Making Trouble_1 Completely ignoring An Yuqian’s resistance, Qiao Xiaren had a cold and menacing look on her face. Without a shred of humanity, she seemed downright terrifying. An Yuqian suddenly regretted her actions.

Despite being in the living room, the old man kept his attention on what was happening nearby. Hearing the servants mention some disturbance, he immediately got up to investigate.

“What’s going on now?”

“Sir, can you help me talk some sense into Xiaren? I’m only doing this for her benefit. Lanlan is already in her twenties, and Xiaren, only eighteen, still has plenty of opportunities ahead of her.”

An Yuqian was no longer concerned about preserving her dignity. She began to plead with the old man.

As soon as he heard, the old man immediately understood the real reason behind An Yuqian’s visit today.

His face promptly darkened.

“Grandfather, go back first. I have a score to settle with the Lan family.”

After dropping these words to the old man, Qiao Xiaren followed Si Limo into the car, and personally drove to the Lan family.

The old man knew that Xiaren never did anything without a plan and could hold her own. He felt assured for her. Besides, she had Si Limo by her side as well.

It was a coincidence that the elderly Mr. Lan was celebrating his seventieth birthday. Initially, the old man didn’t give much thought to it. However, today, if he didn’t take action, it would mean that Mr. Lan had the last laugh. This thought irritated the old man.

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Lan family

The servants were bustling about, making their lavish mansion even more splendid.

There had always been a saying in the capital – If the four great families were kings, then the Lan family was the queen, and this perception was reflected even in the style of their mansion.

Over recent years, two major hotels sprang up in the capital. They were properties of the Qiao and Lan families, frequented by the city’s elite and spread out in the liveliest parts of the capital, like a king and a queen.

The four great families had always maintained a delicate relationship with the Lan family. They were often in a state of mutual check and balance, which contributed to the current calm in the capital.

Many of the city’s other powerful families tended to be opportunistic, laying low and waiting to see where the wind blows.

The banquet hall was filled with the clinking of glasses and abuzz with lively chatter. By noon, luxurious cars began to pull up one after another in front of Lan family’s mansion.

A luxurious red carpet stretched from the mansion all the way to the gate, welcoming the suited men and ladies who were steadily trickling in. The elderly Mr. Lan stood at the door, donned in a brand new longevity suit, greeting his guests with a beaming smile.

“Mr. Lan, congratulations, congratulations.”

People continually stepped forward to shake hands with him, wishing him well. Mr. Lan seemed high in spirits.

Lan Lan cast aside the gloom she felt that morning and especially dressed up to make a grand appearance. She personally wrote and sent out invitations to Si Limo and his parents.

Lan Lan decided to seize the initiative instead of playing it coy. She was determined to display the elegance, dignity, and sophistication befitting a lady of a wealthy family. She believed no man could resist a woman of excellence and knew she was a good match.

Given that it was Mr. Lan’s milestone birthday, many privileged young ladies, who were usually on good terms with Lan Lan, were invited too. All of them had their respective tasks – to strengthen their bonds with the Lan family.

The banquet hall was momentarily filled with enticing fragrances. Suited men were abundant, and it was quite a sight.

Lan Lan was busy engaging with the young ladies, striking up conversations with them.

“Lanlan, I heard that the young master Si seems to be with a minor celebrity from the entertainment circle. Is that true?”

One of the young ladies asked out of curiosity. The other ladies promptly directed their attention toward her.

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