She nodded lightly, and walked to the Xiao family’s drawing-room, her arm linked with her daughter’s, following the butler.
Xiao’s grandmother gazed at the backs of the Gu family mother and daughter, thinking to herself that the two were truly cut from the same mold. Their proud and unstained composure that rose above the mire deeply moved her, even though she was a distinguished old lady accustomed to wealth.
However, being moved was one thing, reality another.
The Xiao family were businesspeople at heart, cold-blooded, without a trace of warmth flowing through their veins.
This could be seen from what was currently happening within the Xiao family—actions taken by their own kin.
Xiao’s grandmother let out another sharp laugh.
This laugh sent shivers of cold down Xiao Shuju’s spine, who was feeling quite pleased with herself until then.
In fact, when Xiao Shuju suddenly heard the grandmother instructing that Gu’s mother stay, her mind had already turned blank.
What exactly was the old lady thinking?
"Alright, draw the curtains," said Xiao’s grandmother, surveying the room filled with her family members.
Upon receiving this command, those below immediately drew all the curtains closed tightly across the hall and secured the windows. Hence, the guests who had been standing by the windows had to quickly disperse.
After all, the command from the head of the Xiao family implied a dissatisfaction with these people spying on their private family matters. Not wanting to offend the Xiao family or the old lady, they all opted to see and hear nothing.
In other words, out of sight, out of mind.
Xiao’s grandmother returned to her chair.
This luxurious seat, made of huanghuali wood, had been custom-ordered by her son well before her eightieth birthday. He spent ten million just on the wood used for this chair.
The back of the chair featured a phoenix, carved so vividly that it looked both noble and stunning.
Xiao’s grandmother had already decided that this chair would eventually be passed on to the wife of a Xiao family grandson.
As for outsiders, especially those without the slightest blood relation to the Xiao family, they’d better not harbor any delusions. Otherwise, they shouldn’t blame her for getting fired up.
Some people really thought themselves part of the Xiao family, even daring to consider bypassing her authority.
They even dared to bring uninvited guests to her birthday feast! Eventually, they just made a big joke of themselves, causing endless trouble for the Xiao family!
All the Xiao family members standing in the hall could feel the old lady’s mood changing.
They couldn’t help but adopt a solemn expression.
Was the old lady angry because of Gu’s mother’s arrival?
Xiao Shuju thought that if it were her, she would be furious too—how dare such a tackily-dressed market woman show up at the old lady’s grand birthday celebration!
"Grandmother," Xiao Shuju couldn’t help but speak, "actually, we should have—"
"Should have what?" Xiao’s grandmother snapped back coldly, making Xiao Shuju abruptly realize she should keep her mouth shut. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡~𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚~𝙣𝙚𝙩
Anyone could feel the intense anger emanating from Xiao’s grandmother.
Lin Yishan had already sensed something was amiss, so she hid behind her father. Because when Xiao’s grandmother emerged from the study, her expression was so composed, it didn’t seem like she was about to severely scold Gu Nuan or Gu’s mother.
This was nothing like the plan she and Su Yixia had devised! Hence, it was natural for her to suddenly feel afraid.
At the sound of the old lady’s voice, everyone’s gaze shifted to the figure behind Lin Jiale.
Lin Yishan had no choice but to step out from behind her father and, following proper protocol, approached Xiao’s grandmother, bowing respectfully and calling, "Great-grandmother."