novellhall Chapter 900 - 655: A Modest Gift
Chapter 900 - 655: A Modest Gift
At least, no one present knew that Yin Shixiu was still alive.But the couple’s calm conversation seemed as if... Yin Shixiu being alive was so ordinary that there was nothing surprising about it.
"Oh, today I felt my bones were itching, wanted to come out and stretch, and it just so happened that my uncle invited me for a talk, so we arranged to dine at the Millennium. The chef here is pretty good."
"Such a coincidence?"
Su Xiaomeng glanced at Bai Sidong, and to be honest, she couldn’t ascertain whether what Yin Shixiu was saying was true or false.
"Yes, after eating, I was just about to leave when I heard that Uncle Rong’s birthday banquet was happening in the hall, so I hurried over here!"
He deliberately emphasized the words "hurried over."
Hence, see how Yin Shixiu said the words so naturally, sincerely, politely, calling Uncle Rong so affectionately and respectfully.
Yet some people hearing it felt like a needle poking their heart!
Hurried over?
Who wanted you to hurry over?
No one really cares for your arrival, right?
Ren Yixuan leaned on the side, thinking to himself.
He appeared rather lazy, though suddenly seeing Yin Shixiu appear was indeed a surprise.
Fortunately, he had confirmed his suspicions with Su Xiaomeng just minutes ago, thus avoiding an expression similar to that of the Rong Family duo and most present... well, not very photogenic.
In that moment, capturing everyone’s expressions in snapshots to make memes, Ren Yixuan felt for sure it would go viral for a year!
Arms crossed, watching the scene unfold with leisure.
Ren Yixuan was practically a cunning fox, already drowsy, yet enjoying the spectacle while leaning against something, feeling very comfortable...
Though in those bright eyes, a hint of complex emotions mixed in...
The human psyche is really difficult to analyze absolutely, the mind is so complex, contradictory, intertwined.
Truly no feelings for Su Xiaomeng at all?
The sibling affection he constantly mentions, is it genuinely as pure and sincere as he claims?
With Yin Shixiu’s return, is there perhaps a tiny bit of... loneliness amidst the happiness for Su Xiaomeng?
These are known only to Ren Yixuan himself.
Whether the flash of complex emotions in his eyes is related to these questions, only Ren Yixuan knows the answer.
"Meng Meng, you received the invitation from Uncle Rong and Ah Jing, but didn’t tell me?"
"Sorry, I was just afraid you’d run out recklessly despite your health...I conveyed your good intentions. Otherwise, why am I here? Isn’t it because you call Elder Rong uncle?"
Su Xiaomeng detected the deep underlying meaning in Yin Shixiu’s tone and promptly continued the act, extending the script.
"I’ve told you countless times already, my health has recovered well, except my legs can’t stand."
"See, if I weren’t dining with my uncle today, passing by here, I wouldn’t have been able to attend Uncle Rong’s birthday banquet."
Yin Shixiu said, even wheeling himself closer to Rong Jing and Rong Si.
Ma Qijun, who had been standing firm beside Rong Jing, finally showed his inner timidity and panic under Yin Shixiu’s "approach", involuntarily retreating a step.
Just as his humble eyes lifted slightly, they unintentionally met Yin Shixiu’s sweeping gaze.
"Ah!"
Startled by such a gaze, Ma Qijun retreated two steps, crashing into a potted indoor plant in the banquet hall, and cried out in surprise!
"What are you doing!"
Rong Jing was annoyed inside, Ma Qijun’s shout made his heart jitter.
Instinctively, he got infuriated and yelled at Ma Qijun!
"S-Sorry, I..."
"Stay away from me!"
Rong Jing’s eyes reddened, his voice sank low, genuinely intimidating!
"Ah Jing, don’t scare Boss Ma."
Hearing Yin Shixiu, Ma Qijun quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe the cold sweat on his face, even his inner complaints trembled a bit...
Yin Shixiu, you saying that... it’s inappropriate, isn’t it... your voice is even scarier!
"Rong Jing, your complexion really doesn’t look good. Thanks to you for taking care of your sister-in-law recently."
"..."
Rong Jing’s eyes were equally dark, bottomless, devoid of light, anyone could detect the deep implications in Yin Shixiu’s leisurely words!
"But taking care of someone requires discretion. Eyeing your sister-in-law, isn’t that somewhat ungrateful?"
Those who know a bit about prior news are aware that the Rong Family at one point announced a marital alliance with the Yin Family, Rong Jing’s Weibo even confirmed this rumor.
Who knew, it was later slapped down by Su Xiaomeng.
Suddenly, Rong Jing lost face among his peers and brothers, the incident turned rather unpleasant.
But in the end, Rong Jing seemed more like the bullied one.
What Yin Shixiu said was adding salt to Rong Jing’s wound.
"By the way, I just heard that everyone was vigorously discussing the fact that I’m alive..."
Yin Shixiu spoke, his sharp brows furrowed slightly, instantly tightening everyone’s hearts present, subconsciously holding their breath, waiting for Yin Shixiu’s next words.
"But I’m curious, Uncle Rong’s birthday, why discuss my issue so intensely? If not for my timely entrance with my uncle, I reckon my wife would have been devoured by you all, haha..."
Haha...laugh?
Yin Shixiu sounded joking, yet no one present had a heart big enough to take it as such.
"No, no way? President Yin, you’re joking, we wouldn’t devour your wife, right?"
Those present were seasoned individuals in the fame and fortune field, with a quick reaction capability, a sharper wit, more flexible than those already aligned.
No matter from where the Rong Family duo learned that Yin Shixiu was alive.
No matter what the Yin couple’s plan was, now, Yin Shixiu definitively stood alive before them, so...
The intricate setup by the Rong duo needed to be reshuffled.
"However, Xiao Yin you... you truly surprise everyone!"
Speaking was a veteran in business, whose enterprises had dealings with Yin Shixiu, respected him when present, did not add insult when absent.
With nature’s space to speak at such time.
"Uncle Ouyang has a heart condition, you pulling this stunt truly scared Uncle Ouyang!"
"Director Ouyang, I truly apologize, if not for Shixiu’s confidential issues, he wouldn’t cause such surprise to elders and seniors present."
"Well... alright, don’t say anymore! You still being alive, means happiness for Uncle Ouyang, happiness for everyone!"
"Indeed, indeed, President Yin, you being alive truly brings genuine happiness to everyone’s heart!"
Yin Shixiu looked up, his handsome features still exuding charm, smiling slightly, as if his eagle-like eyes held wisdom seeing through everything.
"Thank you. I know everyone present is confused and curious over my appearance here."
Yin Shixiu’s deep voice, centered, devoid of any weakness from illness, filled the air.
"I promise each one here that soon I will give a complete explanation to everyone concerned about the Yin Family and Yin Group."
"..."
"As for today..."
Yin Shixiu said, his gaze landing again on Rong Si’s father and son.
"Uncle Rong’s birthday, I have a small gift, wishing Uncle Rong a happy birthday."
If just passing by, how could there be a gift?
Yin Shixiu, your contradictory fabrication, dare you make it more heartfelt! Does he really take everyone present as fools?!
Rong Jing’s eyes shot towards Yin Shixiu, revealing his dissatisfaction.
Yet when Yin Shixiu calmly handed a square gift box from under his wheelchair, his smiling gaze was undoubtedly a challenge...
I’m not heartfelt, see who would question me, Rong Jing...
The gift was handed over, yet Rong Jing hesitated to accept, Rong Si squinted,
"Ah Jing, take it."
Rong Jing wore a rebellious face; when reaching to take it, Yin Shixiu released the box, letting it "pop" drop to the ground.