117: Housewarming party

Huang Hui had always felt superior when facing these relatives.

Now, at her own housewarming banquet, they were discussing and flattering the relative she disliked and resisted the most!

Huang Hui was extremely displeased, and the more she thought about it, the angrier she became!

She didn't believe those rumors from the village in the first place!

Didn't Chen Qiu just drive a 300,000-yuan electric car and own a house in Haitang Bay half a month ago?

Now the rumors were getting more and more ridiculous!

A net worth of over a hundred million?

Only you ignorant people would believe that!

"I'll have to let my Older female cousin come and show these people what's what!"

Huang Hui gritted her teeth secretly and called her Older female cousin, He Lan.

He Ting's home.

He Lan was a bit surprised to receive Huang Hui's call.

A few days ago, Huang Hui mentioned giving them a sofa and a bed, but He Lan had brushed her off.

Huang Hui must have realized her perfunctoriness and hadn't asked again.

As for the housewarming banquet invitation sent last night, He Lan had given a gift of 500 yuan out of courtesy for their relative status and then ignored it.

She didn't expect another call today.

"Who is it?"

Seeing her hesitate to answer the phone, He Yongliang asked casually.

"Huang Hui!"

"She probably wants us to attend her housewarming banquet."

He Lan replied.

Upon hearing that name, He Yongliang immediately lost interest.

"Ignore her..."

Every time he saw such shortsighted people who failed to recognize greatness, it reminded him of his own miserable experiences.

Before he could finish, He Yongliang suddenly thought of something and quickly spoke up.

"Wait!"

He Lan, who was about to put down her phone, was startled.

She saw He Yongliang quickly stand up and urge her to take the call.

"Even though she doesn't like Chen Qiu,"

"her husband is Chen Qiu's father's biological older brother!"

"Chen Qiu might not go to this kind of housewarming banquet, but his father might!"

He Yongliang analyzed quickly.

They had been wanting to find Chen Qiu to apologize to him in person!

They had been hanging around the Cultural Industry Group these past few days, hoping for a chance to run into Chen Qiu.

But they didn't know if it was bad luck or if Chen Qiu simply didn't go to work!

He and He Ting hadn't managed to run into Chen Qiu even once.

He Ting was still loitering over there right now!

During this time, He Ting had suggested just going to Chen Qiu's home to find him, but He Yongliang flatly refused!

Showing up uninvited was an offense in itself!

Not to mention that He Ting was already disliked by Chen Qiu.

If they just showed up at his house, wouldn't that make things even worse?

He Yongliang knew that the higher someone's position, the more they resisted outsiders coming to their home and contacting their family.

But Huang Hui's housewarming banquet was a perfect buffer!

Meeting Chen Qius Parents in such a setting would definitely be seen as fate!

At the very least, they could distance themselves and shift the blame to Huang Hui.

It was because of her persistent invitation that we attended this housewarming banquet!

After He Yongliang's analysis, He Lan's eyes also lit up.

She quickly answered Huang Hui's call.

After a few words, she asked subtly.

"By the way, which brothers and sisters did you invite?"

"I invited everyone, and they're all coming!"

"What about your husband's side?"

"They're all invited too. His biological brothers and cousins are all coming."

He Lan's eyes brightened, and she immediately signaled to He Yongliang.

He Yongliang clenched his fist in excitement.

"Then we'll be there shortly. Which hotel is it?"

Huang Hui had originally wanted He Lan to come to the house, but thinking that they were going to the hotel for dinner soon anyway, she simply said:

"Grand Cloud Sky."

"By the way, is Tingting free? Remember to bring Tingting along!"

Huang Hui said quickly.

How could she miss this opportunity!

He Ting and Chen Qiu had been on a blind date, and she had "exposed" Chen Qiu's act of pretending to be rich!

She not only wanted her Older female cousin to back her up and show Luo Jinglan and those relatives what real wealth looked like,

but she also hoped He Ting could deliver a precise strike against Chen Qiu, making Luo Jinglan lose face in front of everyone else!

"Yes, Tingting will come too."

After hanging up, He Lan saw that He Yongliang was already calling their daughter to come back.

"So, should we bring some gifts?"

He Lan asked.

He Yongliang pondered for a moment.

He knew, of course, that the gift wasn't for Huang Hui, but for Chen Qius Parents.

"Giving a gift would be too intentional..."

"But if we don't, I'm afraid the connection won't be strong enough..."

He Yongliang hesitated for a moment, then spoke.

"Let's bring something first!"

"What should we give?"

"How about that Jade Bracelet I've been keeping in my collection?"

Hearing this, He Lan was shocked and said with some heartache.

"That costs several hundred thousand yuan. Isn't it too valuable?"

He Yongliang glared at her.

"What do you know!"

"The price of jade isn't transparent. Most people can't tell its value, so it's easier to handle!"

"Fine, I'll listen to you..."

He Lan gritted her teeth and went into the bedroom to get the item.

Ten minutes later.

He Ting returned.

Seeing her looking travel-worn, He Yongliang frowned slightly and said:

"Go change your clothes quickly."

"And dress more modestly; don't wear anything so flashy!"

He Ting was a bit puzzled but did as she was told.

She really didn't have many non-flashy clothes in her wardrobe.

Finally, she put on a pair of straight-leg jeans and a pure white down jacket, looking much more plain.

He Yongliang nodded.

The older generation definitely preferred girls who were down-to-earth and modest.

Although there was no longer any possibility between his daughter and Chen Qiu,

he still had to leave a good impression on Chen Qius Parents no matter what!

The only thing He Yongliang found a bit too striking was her somewhat gaudy makeup.

But time was tight, and there wasn't enough time to redo it.

Glancing at He Lan, who was carrying the gift, He Yongliang said:

"Let's go."

...Xingzhou Bay Residential Area.

Seeing the other relatives becoming increasingly sycophantic toward Luo Jinglan and her husband, Huang Hui quickly spoke up.

"It's almost time. Let's head straight to the hotel!"

"Alright, let's all go."

"Which hotel is it?"

"Grand Cloud Sky."

"Oh, that's a five-star hotel!"

"If it weren't for Sister Huang today, I wouldn't be able to enjoy a feast at a five-star hotel!"

The topic returned to her, and the corners of Huang Hui's mouth curled up again.

Choosing Grand Cloud Sky was the right move!

"By the way, our Yujie and Shanshan's engagement banquet is also set for there. You all must come when the time comes!"

Huang Hui said, her face beaming with joy.

The relatives naturally agreed repeatedly, offering another round of blessings to the young couple.

Huang Hui glanced at Luo Jinglan, pride showing in her eyes.

Her son was getting engaged, and she could hold a grandson next year!

Your son doesn't even have a girlfriend; how can you compare with me?

The group arrived at the underground garage.

Seeing Chen Zhide sit in the driver's seat of the Volvo, a distant relative suddenly said in a startled and envious tone:

"A volvo xc90? Not bad, Old Brother Chen. You have good taste!"

"An expert!"

Chen Zhide's eyes lit up, and his mouth instantly curled into a smile.

"This car must cost five or six hundred thousand, right?"

"It's alright. My son insisted on buying it, saying it's safer..."

Listening to the relatives' rising voices of envy, Huang Hui looked at the car in shock and disbelief.

A car worth five or six hundred thousand?

Is that for real?

Did that kid Chen Qiu really make some money?

But he's just a young man; how much money could he possibly make?

A few million at most, right?

Besides, young people love to show off once they make money, buying this and that, spending beyond their means!

That's probably exactly why rumors of him having a net worth of tens of millions or even over a hundred million started.

"Could this bit of money even compare to He Lan's family?"

He Yongliang was already earning a million a year several years ago.

It must be even higher now!

Huang Hui gritted her teeth secretly; she was already impatient for He Lan's family to arrive and dominate the scene.