Chapter 233: The Jian Family Will Also Attend

Speaking of which, she got up from the sofa and stormed off.

"Hey, baby, didn’t you say you love Dad the most? Can you really be so cruel to me?"

The refined and handsome man’s face turned pitiable.

Qu Qianqian replied decisively, "Yes, I can."

"What if Dad promises to take you there?"

Qu Qianqian suddenly stopped in her tracks, turned around, and suspiciously glanced at him, "Didn’t you say you have no time on Saturday?"

"Time can always be squeezed out," Qu Sinian said as he sat on the sofa, pulling Qu Qianqian over, his fair fingers pinching the little girl’s cheek:

"Besides, no commercial is more important than my daughter!"

"Alright then!" Qu Qianqian said generously, "Given how sensible you are this time, I’ll forgive you for hitting me last time."

"Deal!" Qu Sinian kissed her little cheek, his thin lips curving into a smile, "Thank you, my princess."

But in the next second, Qu Qianqian’s expression became very serious:

"But I have to tell you in advance, when you get there, you cannot make a move on Ms. Li Li, nor can you hug or kiss her, or call her baby, understand?"

Qu Sinian was a bit surprised by what she said and froze.

But then his lips curved slightly.

Qu Qianqian said jealously:

"Ms. Li Li belongs only to me, and Dad, you can’t take her away."

Qu Sinian: "..."

Looks like this banquet is definitely a must-attend!

...

Likewise, having no time and thinking the relationship with the Lu Family is ordinary are the Jian Family.

When they received the Lu Family’s invitation at home.

Jian Yi glanced at it and had the assistant put it aside.

Clearly, he didn’t plan to attend.

Besides, even if he goes, he wouldn’t know what to say to Lu Junhan, might as well not see it.

But, no matter how much he prevents, he can’t prevent his own son.

Qin Xiyan... oh, also Jian Xiyan, returned home from school, worrying how to tell his ever-absent dad to take him to the banquet.

Little did he know, coming through the door, he’d find his dad sitting on the sofa.

Seems like today, he is quite lucky.

So, he walked up to Jian Yi, and on his writing pad, scribbled:

Dad! Ms. Li Li asked me to play at her house on Saturday, take me with you.

Actually, Jian Xiyan didn’t want to ask his father.

His dad is not only busy but also, frequently unavailable, and sometimes hits him.

He would rather ask Uncle Jian Chenglang to take him.

But Yiming, Qianqian, and Ms. Li Li said they’d bring their dads too.

And Ms. Li Li also said she would introduce her dad to them.

Thus, Qin Xiyan reluctantly asked his father to take him.

Jian Yi, scanning the document rapidly, as soon as he raised his head after finishing one page, saw Jian Xiyan’s disdainful expression.

Jian Yi: "..."

Although he rarely communicates with Jian Xiyan, no one knows his son better. Even with a poker face, he can tell what’s on his son’s mind.

Before Jian Yi could speak, Jian Xiyan slightly furrowed his brows, seemingly uncomfortable with the unfamiliar assistant, as if intending to shrink back into his room.

Thus, in a quick decision, he drew his writing pad again and wrote:

If you don’t have time, I can ask Uncle to take me.

Then, let Uncle explain to Ms. Li Li, and Ms. Li Li might understand him.

Seeing how he wanted to dodge, Jian Yi stubbornly didn’t want to let him off easy, saying coldly:

"I have time."

Qin Xiyan frowned, nodded without a word, and then went upstairs.

Watching him, Jian Yi inexplicably felt a bit vexed.

If only Little Yan’s mother were still here...

Remembering the woman who disregarded everything and committed suicide without leaving a word,

Jian Yi’s eyes grew increasingly cold and dark, his rigidly angular face exuded a strong chill, but his brows furrowed deeper.

Instinctively, he reached into his pocket, pulled out a candy, and ripped open the package under the astonished, unbelieving eyes of his assistant, then tossed the candy into his mouth.

The sweet and sour taste of the candy instantly spread in his mouth.

His mood improved significantly.

Come to think of it, this candy was given by that little girl from the Lu Family.

Originally, Jian Yi didn’t have the habit of eating candy.

But earlier, there was a problem with a project, and he ended business relations with the Song Family. With matters piling up, he had to stay up late working and hadn’t eaten for two days, naturally feeling dizzy.

With nothing to eat around him, he reached into his pocket and found a handful of candy.

He ate one and found that the taste wasn’t bad.

At critical times, it could even save a life.

Thinking of the Lu Family’s thoughtful and cute little girl, he compared her to his disobedient son.

Jian Yi furrowed his brows tightly, pursed his thin lips.

If only... there could be an exchange.

...

Compared with the Qu and Jian Families, the Zhang Family faced no turbulence.

As soon as Mr. Zhang received the invitation, he acknowledged that they’d definitely attend this Saturday.

After all, because of the coal mining incident, Mr. Zhang was still feeling anxious, wondering how to explain it to the bigwigs.

The opportunity just arrived at his doorstep.

This time, he’s planning to grab Zhang Yiming by the ear and go apologize at the Lu Family!

Thus, originally planning to personally visit the Qu, Jian, and Zhang Families to invite them to the banquet, Song Qingwan

hadn’t even left home yet when she received the news that all three families agreed to come.

Song Qingwan was completely stunned. When did these people become so available?

No other plans on the weekend?

Nonetheless, it saved her a lot of trouble, so Song Qingwan didn’t dwell on it.

Soon, Saturday evening arrived.

As a family with some relation to the Lu Family, naturally, the Song Family including Song Wanwan came along.

Whereas Song Yixing was forced to stay home studying by Ye Wanwan.

Today, Song Wanwan dressed exceptionally beautifully.

In a deep blue princess dress, her delicate little face wore makeup with bright lip color, looking fresh and striking.

Perhaps due to being called a rooster crown by Qu Qianqian last time, she developed a psychological shadow.

This time, she didn’t wear a crown but instead donned a custom-made sapphire necklace for children, with matching gemstone bracelets on her wrists.

Her whole being sparkling, she looked like a noble little princess.

To the uninformed, it might seem she’s the banquet’s main attraction.

"I inquired, and the Jian Family will attend this banquet too."

Ye Wanwan, still in a fiery red, stunning dress that accentuated her slender, alluring figure,

held the arm of a tall man beside her, with a wine glass in hand, greeting others in the banquet hall with a radiant smile.

Seeing them walk farther away, her eyes flashed, lowered her voice, and continued: