Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!-Chapter 144 - 141: Attending the Banquet

Chapter 144: Chapter 141: Attending the Banquet

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Tian Yaruo stood up angrily and said, "Mom, you tell her, does she ever listen to you? Over these years, how have I treated her daughter Weiwei? You’ve seen it, haven’t you? On the other hand, how has she treated Tiantian? If she could even give Tiantian a fraction of the care I give to Weiwei, I’d be satisfied! But instead, she uttered such horrible words. She called Tiantian a little b*tch—then what am I? What is she? A big b*tch?"

"Look at your temper! It flares up like that! That child, after all, never had a clear path forward. If one day others find out, do you want your current family or not? Can your husband Old Yan accept it? Your sister may have gone too far, but wasn’t her intention still for your sake?"

Seeing Tian Yaruo’s face stiffen and her silence, the elderly lady continued, "And about you taking in a goddaughter—cutting first and reporting later—I haven’t even scolded you yet! Are you crazy? Isn’t that like planting a ticking time bomb by your side? Are you done thinking this through?"

"How old am I now? Do I still have to obey every single thing you people say, let myself be manipulated at will? In the end, what have I gained from all this? Mom, you don’t need to say anymore. I know that for so many years, your heart has always leaned toward the eldest. Whatever she does is always right, whatever I do is always wrong! Whatever, I shouldn’t have come today at all! There’s no need for me to attend the engagement banquet the day after tomorrow! I’m leaving!"

As she spoke, she grabbed the bag on the sofa and prepared to leave, but the elderly lady firmly held her back. "What are you doing? Huh? Weiwei’s engagement banquet—if you don’t go, what will happen then? What will everyone think of our family? Think of you? Are you venting your grievances with that child by coming to me to lash out? Are you trying to make me so angry I drop dead for your peace of mind?"

The elderly lady said these things while clutching her chest, gasping heavily, "If that’s really what you’re thinking, then I’ll die right now! Save myself the trouble of being alive and having you all irritate me to death!"

Tian Yaruo turned pale with fright. She hadn’t expected the elderly lady to get so worked up and quickly pulled her to sit down, apologizing frantically, "Mom, I didn’t mean to make you upset. Please calm down! I admit I was wrong, okay?"

The elderly lady took a moment to catch her breath, casting her a glance, "So, are you going to the engagement banquet or not?"

Tian Yaruo nodded and said, "I’ll go, I’ll go! Mom, are you feeling better now?"

"Much better! And what about that child? Will she go?" the elderly lady suddenly remembered to ask.

Tian Yaruo, looking both frustrated and conflicted, spoke with a sorrowful tone, "She won’t go. If she did, could things even look good on the surface?"

Thinking of the things Tian Yaru said, a sharp pain pricked her heart, an ache that would not fade. Even if she does go, she would never be as selfless as she was before!

The elderly lady nodded, feeling relieved, knowing her youngest daughter had a soft heart. Coming here was just to air her grievances and pour out her frustrations!

...

On the morning of the 28th, Mrs. Leng invited Li Si out from her home, saying they were going to attend a friend’s banquet, and she meticulously dressed her from head to toe.

Li Si looked at herself in the mirror—in light makeup, her brows and eyes appeared elegant and refined; donning a pink long dress evening gown that exposed her rounded shoulders and smooth collarbone; white stilettos adding at least a few centimeters to her height; her hair styled into an attractive updo, and even her fingernails polished with beautiful nail art.

She could hardly recognize herself. Was this still the simple version of her?

Mrs. Leng glanced approvingly at Li Si, who emerged from the dressing room after her diligent handiwork. She had always known the girl was pretty, but now, after being spruced up, she was radiant and exuded an extraordinary aura. It seemed Leng Mochen had good taste; his genes were solid—at least her grandson’s future looks wouldn’t go wrong!

Suppressing her scattered thoughts, Mrs. Leng genuinely praised, "So beautiful! Well, let’s head out now—it won’t look good to arrive late!"

Li Si gave a shy smile, following Mrs. Leng to the car as they set off for the banquet.

...

Upon arrival, Li Si carefully held up her dress as she unsteadily stepped out of the car. It was her first time wearing heels this high, so she was still not used to the feeling, constantly worried about losing her balance!

In front of her stood a towering, grand building. Looking to the side, luxury cars shimmered nearby. From those cars, fashionably dressed men and women began stepping out one by one. Taking a deep breath, she linked arms with Mrs. Leng and followed her inside.

As soon as she entered, she realized the interior was full of surprises—the ceilings loomed impressively high, the hall brightly illuminated with countless crystal chandeliers. The setting was a buffet-style banquet.

Once inside, Mrs. Leng immediately scanned the crowd, quickly spotting Leng Mochen’s aunt, Zeng Qiuping, amidst a group chatting away. Holding onto Li Si, she led her toward her.

Zeng Qiuping, wearing a purple off-shoulder evening gown, looked radiant under the chandelier lights! At that moment, she was holding a glass of champagne while conversing warmly with a woman in a red evening gown.

Mrs. Leng greeted them with a smile, "Big sister-in-law, you look stunning today! Mrs. Zhao, it’s been a while!"

"Oh really? Well, you’re dressed quite nicely yourself today! Li Si is here too!" Zeng Qiuping said with feigned elegance as she turned to them.

Mrs. Zhao courteously returned the greeting, then looked at Li Si with curiosity and asked, "And who might this young lady be?"

"She’s my son Mochen’s girlfriend! Li Si, say hello to your big aunt and Aunt Zhao!"

Li Si hurriedly said, "Good afternoon, Big Aunt, Aunt Zhao!"

Mrs. Zhao smiled and responded warmly, then turned to Zeng Qiuping and teased, "Qiuping, so when is your Mohao going to bring his girlfriend out for everyone to meet?"

Zeng Qiuping chuckled lightly, "What’s the rush? You’ll meet her eventually. My Mohao’s girlfriend, you know, also comes from a prominent family!"

The group laughed politely, and Mrs. Leng, pulling Li Si along, introduced her to other guests one after another.

The banquet, far removed from Li Si’s imagination, turned out to be dull and lifeless. Her smile felt like it would freeze on her face, and boredom crept in. Fairytales, it turns out, were nothing but lies!

Mrs. Leng soon found a close acquaintance and engaged in an enthusiastic conversation, leaving Li Si to wander around freely.

Feeling out of place among the sea of unfamiliar faces, she decided to slowly explore the lavishly decorated venue by herself.

While she was intently admiring the intricate relief on the wall, her shoulder was softly tapped from behind.

Turning instinctively, she was startled to see the familiar yet unexpected figure.

It was Yin Qi, whom she hadn’t seen in ages. Today, Yin Qi wore a pristine white evening gown, her hair styled in an elegant updo, and she accessorized with dazzling diamond jewelry on her neck and ears.

"Sister Yin? You’re here?" Li Si, encountering someone she knew, felt delighted, almost as if she had met an old friend in a foreign land.

Yin Qi regarded her with a somewhat complicated expression and asked tentatively, "I thought it looked like you just now—Li Si, how come you’re here?"

She had initially failed to recognize Li Si when she walked by but grew more certain as she followed her for a few steps.

Li Si, a little embarrassed, chuckled and said, "I came with an elder! Your Beibei must be taller now, right?" She often remembered Beibei’s adorable appearance but knew she wouldn’t reconnect deeply, which was why she hadn’t visited them during this trip to Beijing.

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