jdhmnovel Chapter 128 The wife is indeed very thoughtful.
Chapter 128 The wife is indeed very thoughtful.
Yan Zhuoyu pursed her red lips, her snow-white neck as long and slender as a swan's, and her cold and beautiful temperament was somewhat similar to Pei Weijin beside her.
Lin Qinglan was somewhat undecided.
The people waiting outside the garden were, after all, family members of their daughter-in-law. Although they knew something about the father-daughter relationship, ...
At this moment, Pei Hongli, the third uncle, subtly gave Pei Huaiyou a wink, and the latter, though unwilling, slowly walked out of the banquet hall.
Pei Hongli clapped his hands as if suddenly realizing something and said, "Those must be Xiao Yan's family, right? I got along quite well with her father. I didn't see them at the banquet just now, and I thought Xiao Yan might have overlooked something, so I had someone call them."
"Look at my memory, I only gave them a verbal invitation and forgot to have someone bring them in, so the security guards stopped us."
Everyone present was shrewd; who wouldn't understand that he was implying that Yan Zhuoyu was being inconsiderate by not inviting her own father to such an important occasion?
People were secretly observing Yan Zhuoyu's expression from time to time.
Pei Weijin asked Yan Zhuoyu in a low voice, "Should we let your father in?"
Yan Zhuoyu shook her head resolutely: "No..."
Uncle Pei Hongli quickly interrupted her, "I know, Xiao Yan is probably worried about disturbing everyone. You young people are really something. Don't worry, our Pei family doesn't have that many rules. I've already sent Huaiyou to pick them up. It'll be so lively with everyone gathered together, a happy reunion."
He changed the subject, his tone carrying a hint of feigned regret: "It's just a pity that Ruolin is unlucky; he never even saw what his sister-in-law looked like."
His words were both smooth and impeccable, sounding like he had considered everything thoroughly, and everyone else smiled and agreed.
Pei Jincheng's face turned cold, and he rarely retorted to Pei Hongli: "What's a pity? I think you're just getting old and have nothing better to do than act on your own. You feel you have no place to use your talents, but you don't need to steal Uncle Li's job, do you?"
Since Pei Hongli came of age and took power, he has rarely been called the third brother by his eccentric second brother.
Even after Pei Weijin took over the Pei Group from him, Pei Jincheng still maintained a polite attitude towards him.
Pei Hongli's expression was somewhat strange, and he felt even more annoyed at being disobeyed.
The younger generation is mostly unaware of the grudges between the older generation, and even those who are aware of them pretend not to see them.
Yan Zhuoyu gestured for Pei Weijin to lower his head and whispered something to him.
He then laughed and said, "My younger brother recently broke his leg, and the doctor specifically told him to rest more and not to move around too much. I never expected that my third uncle would invite me here today."
My aunt, an impatient and warm-hearted woman, looked surprised and said, "Oh dear, the child's leg is injured. Recovering from an injury is a serious matter. Why did you invite him here? What if he suffers any long-term effects?"
Yan Zhuoyu sighed helplessly: "There's nothing I can do even if Third Uncle wants to see me. He probably just wants to make the house more lively."
The aunt was pulled aside by someone and muttered under her breath, "Honestly, she's over forty years old and doesn't even think about her children."
Yan Zhuoyu smiled faintly: "However, my father and his family are with my younger brother, and it's not very convenient for them to get around. It's quite a distance from the entrance of Yunwan Garden to here. My cousin had been drinking and can't drive. I remember my third uncle didn't drink. Since you and my father seemed to be getting along so well, why don't you go and help pick them up?"
Third Uncle: "..."
He was speechless for a moment, unable to find a reason to refuse.
After all, he was the one who said they "got along well," and he never expected that Yan Zhuoyu would have the guts to respond to him.
Pei Weijin followed suit and made the arrangements: "Yes, Madam is very thoughtful."
"Then let Uncle San's family go and greet Father-in-law first. We'll take a group photo first, so we can take care of both sides. It's getting late, so everyone should go home early after taking the photo; it'll be safer on the road."
Lin Qinglan quickly followed suit, saying, "Uncle Li, it'll be dark tonight, could you keep an eye on the road for my third uncle?"
Uncle Li nodded in agreement, walked up to his third uncle's family, and gestured for them to enter.
The steps had already reached the entrance of Yunwan Garden, so Uncle Pei Hongli had no choice but to go along with it.
At 8:30 p.m., Yunwan Garden was not dark at all; the streetlights illuminated the bluestone path as if it were daytime.
Li Bo led the way, while Pei Hongli followed slowly with his hands behind his back, appearing calm and composed.
A short while later, Pei Huaiyou's car came into view, with Yan Shuting and his family of three inside.
The gloom on Pei Hongli's face vanished. He gestured for Li Bo to take Pei Huaiyou back first, and then turned and got into the car.
Inside the car, Yan Shuting appeared somewhat reserved: "Mr. Pei Hongli, it's a pleasure to meet you. We had the honor of meeting once before at my daughter's wedding."
Pei Hongli laughed heartily: "Brother Yan, you're too kind. Just call me Hongli. There's no need for us to be so formal."
Despite Pei Hongli's enthusiastic demeanor, Yan Shuting still couldn't relax.
He felt as if a venomous snake was sitting beside him, cold and cunning, yet pretending to be harmless.
Pei Hongli casually pointed ahead: "Turn right at the intersection ahead, and you'll reach the Pei family ancestral hall."
Yan Shuting's hand slipped from the steering wheel, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead: "Ancestral hall? Didn't you say you wanted me to attend the family banquet?"
"Don't rush, let me take you to see someone first. Also, I have some personal matters I'd like to discuss with you. I heard that Xiao Yan is very interested in your company and seems to have already submitted the relevant paperwork, preparing to take it over?"
Yan Shuting chuckled twice and mumbled, "Kids always like to play with new things, so I let her go and have her fun."
Pei Hongli's tone carried a hint of implication: "Oh? I was thinking that if it were true, I could help you out, but it turns out it was just a joke."
Yan Shuting was filled with mixed feelings, but Pei Hongli's words stirred something within him: "What do you mean?"
Pei Hongli said meaningfully, "The Yan family and our Pei family are bound by business alliance. Maximizing profits is our common goal. Pei Jincheng and Pei Weijin may not understand this, but I know it perfectly well."
“Now that my son is grown up, it’s time for him to learn how to manage the family business. If you can lend me a hand, I will naturally support your company after it’s done. Let this cooperation be a true win-win situation.”
Suppressing his excitement, Yan Shuting asked, "Is what you're saying true? What should I do?"
Pei Hongli's lips curled into a smile, and several wrinkles appeared at the corners of his eyes: "Xiao Yan is a public figure, you know very well what she's most worried about, and Pei Weijin has just opened up the overseas market, what if something goes wrong with the product..."
He stopped there, and said with a smile, "Public opinion may be a low-level tactic, but it is the most effective one. As for how to operate it, you will understand everything when you meet Pei Weijin's brother."