After the opening dance ended, Si Huan held Huo Tian’s hand and left the dance space. The next song was a passionate dance song. Young couples who were married or were passionately in love went up to dance.
Si Huan wanted to bring Huo Tian to a quieter place to rest, but they were surrounded by the Si Family’s members.
Probably due to the demonstration effect used against Si Xin’s family earlier, the Si Family’s members no longer showed any disrespect towards Huo Tian. All of them seemed to really treat Huo Tian as a close member of the Si Family’s younger generation, wearing gentle and loving smiles on their faces.
The middle-aged woman who had just introduced herself as Si Huan’s Fifth Grandaunt held Huo Tian’s hand and sighed. “Oh my, this child’s name is Huo Tian, right? She’s really good-looking. Our Si Huan is really fortunate.”
Next, Si Huan’s fourth grandaunt also chipped in with a smile. “In the past, we all thought that Si Huan’s personality was too cold. Now it seems that he just hasn’t met the type of girl he likes.”
A group of women who could be Si Huan’s grandmother or aunt in terms of seniority crowded around Huo Tian, praising her non-stop. For a moment, Huo Tian even thought she was a fairy that everyone liked.
On the other hand, the men also gathered around Si Huan. Although they were all smiling, there was hidden murderous intent behind their words.
Si Huan’s third granduncle, Si Li, was the most promising person in their generation other than Si Huan’s grandfather. Therefore, when facing Si Huan, he conducted himself with an exceptionally strong disposition of an elder.
“Si Huan, when your grandfather was still around, he asked us brothers to take good care of you. Previously, you had always been in school, and we didn’t show concern about your relationship. Who’d expect that you would actually get into a relationship in school and find someone so…”
Si Li didn’t continue, but he sighed and shook his head repeatedly. He looked like he was very dissatisfied with Huo Tian.
Si Huan did not bat an eyelid. The corners of his lips did not curve any more or less. He did not seem too cold nor too affectionate.
“Granduncles and Uncles, I think you’ve all gotten something wrong. Huo Tian and I are not in a relationship. It’s fine if you say these things in front of me, but don’t spout nonsense in front of Miss Huo Tian. She’s not like those little girls who don’t have a temper. If she hears something that she doesn’t like, Miss Huo Tian will not leave those so-called elders any face.”
As soon as Si Huan finished speaking, Huo Tian, who was surrounded by women, raised her voice unhappily…
“I don’t know which grandaunt you are, but even though I don’t understand what your words mean, I know that you definitely didn’t say anything good about me. Get lost, I don’t want to talk to you guys anymore!”
Then, Huo Tian pushed away the few madams who were surrounding her and came to Si Huan’s side. Her little face was slightly wrinkled as if she had been angered.
Si Huan asked in concern, “What happened?”
“They’re really ridiculous. They keep telling me what kind of family the Si Family is, asking about my grades, what my family does, and also how I’m making a living…”
Huo Tian frowned and complained to Si Huan openly. “I can’t put a word to say what’s strange, but I don’t like their attitude.”
Si Huan’s expression became a little cold. He glanced at the madams whose expressions looked a little off and held Huo Tian’s hand, saying. “Don’t mind them. My grandaunts and aunts are getting old and they like to inquire about other people’s family matters. Aren’t your neighbors the same?”
Huo Tian nodded in realization. “That’s true. The old grandmothers and aunties who live on our street would even want to know what other people eat for their three meals a day. So your family’s elders also like to pry into other people’s gossip.”
This time, it wasn’t just the madams whose expressions looked grim. The granduncles and uncles next to Si Huan wore grim expressions. This girl was really ignorant to be comparing them—ladies from wealthy families—to those lowly women on the streets. This was simply a slap to their faces!
However, Si Huan didn’t feel that there was anything wrong with what Huo Tian did. “When you encounter such a situation, you can just ignore them. You had participated in the product launch for almost three hours in the afternoon and just had a dance. You should be hungry now, right? Why don’t I take you to get something to eat?”
“Sure, I don’t want to chat with these people anymore. I feel like it’s a waste of my life.”
Seeing Huo Tian nod, Si Huan wanted to leave with her.
Si Huan’s third grandfather quickly said from behind him, “Si Huan, we have something to talk to you about.”
Si Huan turned around and frowned slightly. “Third Granduncle, everyone should relax a little at today’s banquet. Let’s not talk about work.”
However, Si Li was very insistent. “No, this matter is very serious. We must discuss it with you as soon as possible.”
Si Huan’s gaze swept past the few Si Family’s members around Si Li. They met Si Huan’s gaze and for a moment, they felt a little guilty. They had to force themselves not to subconsciously avoid Si Huan’s gaze.