"What’s there to be proud of? I told you, those sinister and ominous things are the most unlucky. I disagreed when your brother wanted to marry her. She lacks the gentleness and intellectual demeanor expected of a lady from a distinguished family. She simply isn’t a match for your brother."
Long Fengxi couldn’t bear it any longer, "Enough, Mom, keep these comments to yourself. If my sister-in-law hears this, it would just create unnecessary family conflicts. I think my sister-in-law is quite nice, it doesn’t matter if they ’match’ or not, as long as my brother is happy, just leave it alone, okay?"
"Your grandmother is about to celebrate her 70th birthday, and I have already invited He Meiwei to attend."
Long Fengxi yawned, "Mom, why did you invite her to Grandma’s birthday? You should keep your distance from my brother’s ex-girlfriend. I think you should abstain from actions that could destabilize our family relations."
"Sometimes I just feel like doing something to curb your sister-in-law’s sharpness."
The day of Old Madam Long’s birthday banquet was sunny and clear, a perfect day.
Gu Lili had prepared her gift and the outfit she was going to wear a few days prior.
The banquet started in the evening.
Long Yubei and Gu Lili timed their arrival perfectly, neither too early nor too late.
As soon as they entered the Long Family residence, the bright and dazzling lights, and the colorful glowing fountain were incredibly striking.
Gu Lili wore a cherry red cocktail dress, revealing her fair legs, and crystal-studded high heels.
Her hair was done in an elegant socialite style, and her makeup was charming and refined.
Walking at a steady pace, her demeanor was graceful and dignified.
With her left hand, she held Long Yubei’s arm, and in her right, she carried a luxury clutch.
Guests who were present to attend the birthday party greeted the couple with smiles, and similarly, Gu Lili smiled and gestured back to each.
Seeing Old Madam Long, she briskly approached, letting go of Long Yubei’s arm, and said with a smile, "Grandma, may your life be as enduring as Nanshan and your fortune as vast as the Eastern seas. I have already asked Qing Li to put your gift in your room."
Old Madam Long patted her hand, "That’s thoughtful of you, but the only gift Grandma wants is my great-grandchildren. Lili, you and Beibei should really work hard on this."
The surrounding people laughed upon hearing her words, and Gu Lili responded with a smile, "As soon as possible."
After chatting for a while, the banquet officially started.
Initially, she was with Long Yubei the whole time, but soon after the opening, Shen Congmo and Liang He took him away to drink.
Gu Lili, wearing high heels, just wanted to find a quiet place to sit, and while scanning her surroundings casually, her gaze suddenly locked onto a figure in white at a distance.
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Gu Lili knew exactly what He Meiwei was up to.
Who’d have thought she’d start with her own mother-in-law? Knowing fully well she was her son’s ex-girlfriend, she still invited her to a family birthday banquet?
If Dragon Mother dared to start this, she could escalate it even further!
Gu Lili’s gaze lingered on a distant vague figure, and slowly, she walked towards it.
After the guests departed, it was already past nine-thirty.
Only the closest family members returned to the living room, but unexpectedly, He Meiwei was still with them, which greatly displeased Gu Lili.
Long Yubei, having been made to drink too much by Liang He, had to be helped back to the guest room by Tang Qingli to rest.
"Miss He, all relatives and friends have left, you’re an outsider, why haven’t you left at this late hour?" Long Fengxi couldn’t help but speak out.