CHAPTER 433: CHAPTER 433 PRINCESS AI XI

Yin Feibai told his mother not to say nonsense, "Isn’t it normal for kids to play together? Mom, are you overthinking this?"

Tao Manqiu disagreed, "How could I be overthinking? It’s definitely that girl’s father teaching her to befriend our Jin Xiu on purpose, truly with ulterior motives."

Yin Handedong couldn’t stand her: "In your eyes, everything has ulterior motives."

Gu Jinxiu understood part of their conversation and disliked his grandmother even more. Why does she always speak ill of others?

The butler, Uncle Wei, personally led the Yin Family inside. Yin Handedong nodded to acquaintances along the way, and when he saw He Feng and Jiang Liu, his face looked a bit odd.

Tao Manqiu bristled all over, "Jiang Liu was doing fine abroad, why come back to join the fun?"

Yin Handedong, who never forgot about the person he loved in his youth, said as soon as Tao Manqiu mentioned Jiang Liu, "Why can’t she come back?"

Tao Manqiu gritted her teeth, "You still can’t forget her, can you?"

Yin Handedong didn’t want to deal with her: "Stop overthinking things."

Tao Manqiu grabbed his clothes, "Explain to me, how am I overthinking?"

People around were looking; Yin Handedong whispered sharply, "Don’t embarrass yourself here!"

Tao Manqiu suppressed her anger with effort, "You’re something else, we’ll settle this at home."

Yin Handedong was extremely annoyed—this woman wasn’t normal for a single day!

Liang Huiyun and Gu Kuangyong hadn’t come over to greet them, so Yin Handedong and Tao Manqiu went to them. Liang Huiyun nonchalantly mentioned, "I heard some time ago that Senye’s stock price was not stable. I asked Yi Ke, and Yi Ke said it wasn’t a big deal. How is it now, much better?"

Yin Handedong forced a smile, "Indeed, it’s not a big deal. I guess Yi Ke didn’t mean it."

Gu Kuangyong said, "Yi Ke wouldn’t mess around. Now it’s the world of the young. We just need to enjoy our retired life."

Yin Handedong’s old face twitched. What did Gu Kuangyong mean, saying he should let go of his power at his age?

How could he let go? If his own son were a bit more capable, he wouldn’t have to work so hard in his sixties. Not only that, he had to act according to the younger generation’s whims!

Yin Handedong showed a complicated smile and said, "I’m not in a hurry to retire. I’m still healthy; watching over Senye for a few more years is no problem."

Everyone tacitly played Tai Chi. Suddenly, there was a small commotion in the hall. Liang Huiyun heard a servant say, "The Young Master and Young Madam are coming downstairs with our birthday princess."

Many guests swarmed into the hall. The Gu Family’s little princess rarely appeared in the media, so people took this chance to see President Gu’s daughter up close—a hot topic to gossip about later.

After all, not everyone could be invited here.

An Junxi came downstairs arm in arm with Gu Yikun. The hall was decorated festively tonight, and An Junxi almost didn’t recognize her own home.

As they made their appearance, the guests downstairs began to applaud. Someone whispered, "The little princess really inherited the best features of her father and mother, so beautiful!"

An Junxi lifted her skirt slightly with her free hand and glanced at the little princess in her husband’s arms. Ai Xi was fascinated by the crystal chandelier, looking around and seeing everyone watching her. She waved from her father’s arms and said, "Hello!"

The guests were about to be melted by the little princess’s cuteness and greeted warmly, "Princess Ai Xi, so beautiful!"

An Junxi felt a bit nervous seeing so many people, but her daughter was bolder, responding to compliments with polite air kisses and saying, "Thank you, everyone!"

The ladies smiled kindly, and some children said, "I want to play with the little princess!"

Gu Yikun patted his daughter’s little head. His daughter had inherited the excellent genes of him and Xi Xi, lovable in every way.

They walked down the long staircase, and An Junxi felt like she was on the red carpet again. She tried to relax, needing to get used to these gazes and this kind of occasion standing by Yikun’s side.

The guests greeted Mrs. Gu with full smiles. An Junxi nodded, "Welcome to my daughter’s birthday banquet."

She handed her daughter over to her parents. Mrs. An said, "You take care of the guests with the child. Tonight, Ai Xi is the birthday star, and the guests need to see her."

Liang Huiyun came over and waved to An Junxi, "Several official’s wives came tonight. I’ll take you to meet them. Just talk as usual, no need to be too enthusiastic."

With her mother-in-law beside her, An Junxi felt more confident and elegantly greeted several guests. Gu Yikun, after sitting with his in-laws for a while, told An Junxi, "I’m going to have a word with Earl Laid."

"Alright, I’ll be with my mom, don’t worry."

Liang Huiyun introduced a few guests to An Junxi, holding her precious granddaughter and not wanting to let go, telling every guest, "It’s our little Ai Xi’s birthday today; she’s so smart."

Little Ai Xi was sweet-mouthed and often said surprisingly charming things to make the guests laugh out loud. Liang Huiyun received so many compliments tonight, proud of how popular her precious granddaughter was.

She had long wanted to show off Ai Xi, which An Junxi had not agreed to. Tonight was the perfect occasion; of course, she wouldn’t miss it, keeping Ai Xi by her side all night. Gu Kuangyong didn’t stop her either, wanting others to see how cute his granddaughter was.

An Junxi had no chance to hold her daughter. She asked Mrs. He, "Where’s Jin Xiu?"

"The young master is still waiting by the door."

An Junxi puzzled, "Hasn’t He Yiqing arrived yet?"

She walked toward the entrance and met Yin Feibai on the way.

Yin Feibai stopped in front of her, his gaze filled with unspoken emotions. He called her, "Jun Xi."

When he called her name, his voice sounded ambiguous in every way.

An Junxi didn’t want to have much interaction with him, as it was easy to cause gossip with so many guests around.

She politely said, "Is no one attending to Young Master Yin? I’ll call Uncle Wei over."

Yin Feibai said, "I don’t want to see those people. I want to stay here quietly."

An Junxi lowered her head and walked past him, "Then I won’t disturb you."

Yin Feibai impulsively grabbed her hand. An Junxi immediately shook him off. Gu Yikun saw this from not far away and strode over to stand in front of An Junxi, "Yin Feibai, do you believe I won’t break your hand?"

Daring to flirt with his wife right under his nose, Yin Feibai must really not want to live.

Yin Feibai replied nonchalantly, "You can’t break my hand, or how would I invite Jun Xi to dance later?"

Gu Yikun grabbed Yin Feibai by the collar. An Junxi held onto his hand, "Yikun, it’s our daughter’s birthday today."

It took a while before Gu Yikun let go of Yin Feibai, "Yin Feibai, don’t push me."

Yin Feibai snorted coldly, "Gu Yikun, that’s what I should be saying to you."

Fearing that Gu Yikun would actually hit Yin Feibai there, An Junxi pulled her husband away, "Come with me to the entrance to check on Jin Xiu."

Gu Yikun stood firm as a mountain; An Junxi couldn’t move him an inch.