Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 257: Running Into an Acquaintance

Guo Lingyue choked, her face paling slightly, and looked to her husband Xiao Jincheng for help.

Xiao Jincheng was also sizing up Chen Xinyue at that moment.

Not to mention anything else, just looking at her appearance, temperament, and manners, this woman was quite up to snuff.

Thinking of this, he immediately stood up with a smile to greet, "Second brother, we haven’t seen each other for ages, let’s all sit down!"

Xiao Jinlin softly "hmm"ed, leading Chen Xinyue to sit beside Mr. and Mrs. Xiao.

"Grandpa, Grandma, I’m here. This is Xinyue. Xinyue, this is my Grandpa and Grandma."

Chen Xinyue promptly called out sweetly.

She was already quite attractive, with particularly expressive eyes. When she smiled, her brows and eyes curved, naturally giving rise to a favorable impression.

Mrs. Xiao had a pretty good first impression of her and promptly pulled her to sit nearby, studying her closely, "Child, how old are you?"

"I’ll be twenty-five after the New Year, actually twenty-four."

"Oh! This age is just right!"

Mu Qinglian quickly chimed in, "Mom, Susu is also twenty-five, a peer.

Mrs. Xiao’s smile faded significantly. She glanced at the woman called Susu and nodded indifferently.

Mu Qinglian felt a bit embarrassed, hastily trying to save face, "Mom, this Susu is actually Ling Yue’s close friend. She comes from a good family and surely will get along well together."

"Sister-in-law, what are you saying? Since they’re best friends, how could they not get along?" Xiao Qiuyu rolled her eyes and retorted.

Not that she was intentionally siding with Xiao Jinlin, it was simply because she was at odds with Mu Qinglian, deliberately giving her grief.

Mu Qinglian was furious inside, glaring at Xiao Qiuyu and turning her ire toward Xiao Jinlin, "What’s with you? You didn’t even think to inform us when bringing someone to such an important occasion today! Are you doing this on purpose?"

"My grandson can bring whoever he wants, you can gripe to someone else!" Mrs. Xiao was displeased to see her precious grandson being scolded.

Mu Qinglian hastily defended herself, "Mom! That’s not what I meant! You know, the second one has been unconventional since childhood. Tell him to go East, he insists on going West. He simply won’t listen to advice. The commercial scene is chaotic, with all sorts of dubious women around. It’s easy to be taken advantage of, I’m just worried for him!"

This was outright implying that Chen Xinyue had ulterior motives for approaching Xiao Jinlin, looking down on her.

Chen Xinyue was not annoyed by this, instead agreeing extremely with a nod, and playfully looking at Xiao Jinlin, whispering, "You heard that, steer clear of those pesky women outside."

Xiao Jinlin smiled dotingly, obediently nodding.

His reaction indeed left the Xiao family’s elders stunned, all looking on as though witnessing a rarity, as if they didn’t know Xiao Jinlin anymore.

Mr. Xiao even laughed heartily, "Good, good, this way he seems more lively!"

Mrs. Xiao was exceedingly pleased too, tightening her grip on Chen Xinyue’s hand, just about to inquire about Chen Xinyue’s family situation when the private room door was pushed open again.

Xiao Jinlin’s uncle Xiao Sheng arrived with his wife, He Xue.

As soon as He Xue entered, she greeted her in-laws, followed by Xiao Sheng’s elder brother Xiao Bai, Mu Qinglian, and then Xiao Qiuyu’s family.

Once done with the greetings, she finally noticed Chen Xinyue sitting beside Mrs. Xiao, examining her closely, her brows furrowing more deeply.

Mrs. Xiao noticed her strangeness, "What’s wrong? Is something the matter?"

He Xue quickly shook her head, then smiled, "Mom, I just think this young lady looks familiar, as if I’d seen her somewhere before."

This statement once again focused everyone’s attention on Chen Xinyue.

Guo Lingyue was consumed with envy, unable to hold back, saying, "Little aunt, you must be mistaken, there are plenty of people in the world who look alike."

What kind of family background does He Xue have! How could the woman Xiao Jinlin brought possibly know He Xue!

He Xue ignored her, hesitantly asking, "Where are you from?"

Chen Xinyue, puzzled, honestly replied, "I’m from the south, my home is in An City."

Mu Qinglian had never heard of it, assuming it was some backwater, her gaze toward Chen Xinyue increasingly disdainful.

He Xue, however, excitedly stood up, "Do you know Lin Qin? Her family lives in Nanxi!"

Chen Xinyue was stunned, "That’s my mom!"

"Yaya! Are you Yaya, right?"

Chen Xinyue: "!!!!!!!!" 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Goodness gracious! What’s going on? Meeting mom’s old acquaintance in a distant land? Disaster! Should today’s events reach mom’s ears, how will I explain?

Chen Xinyue was inwardly frantic.

He Xue had already rushed over, pulling Xiao Jinlin aside and cozily nestling with Chen Xinyue.

Mrs. Xiao was even more curious about Chen Xinyue now, "From the second branch, do you know Xinyue’s mother?"

He Xue nodded enthusiastically, "Of course I know her! Sister Qin was my college roommate, an extraordinary woman indeed. Mom, E Media, you know of it, right! If not, have you seen E Magazine?"

"Seen it, seen it! Since Jinlin is in business, your father and I take a look at those magazine news, is there a problem?" Mrs. Xiao was somewhat confused.

He Xue wrapped her arm around Chen Xinyue’s shoulder and formally introduced, "The young lady before you is the heiress of E Media. She even played with Mr. Stephen as a child! Know Mr. Stephen, right? Renowned in the world’s billionaire rankings."

With He Xue’s "exaggeration," Mu Qinglian only felt deeply humiliated, her face burning in pain, becoming completely quiet and compliant.

Guo Lingyue’s face paled further, her jealousy and reluctance blatantly visible.

The Susu beside her shrank her presence as much as possible.

Because of He Xue’s words, Mrs. Xiao’s fondness for Chen Xinyue soared, she praised several times and placed the imperial green bracelet she was wearing on Chen Xinyue’s other wrist.

"Grandma, this gift is too precious, I can’t accept it!" Chen Xinyue was apprehensive and uneasy, directing her gaze to the handkerchief Mrs. Xiao carried, shifting the topic, "Grandma, is this handkerchief double-sided embroidery? It’s clearly from a master craftsman."

She did not hide her admiration for the handkerchief.

Mrs. Xiao was no fool; she immediately understood her intention, laughing heartily, "You have a sharp eye. If you like it, it’s yours."

Chen Xinyue discreetly breathed a sigh of relief; that bracelet was likely worth eight figures, she’d be insane to accept it, but the handkerchief was quite fine. It’s a valuable item, presentable, yet not extravagantly expensive, she could accept it with ease.

Others saw Chen Xinyue as discerning, knowing how to engage appropriately without being penny-pinching, and able to talk smoothly, swiftly coaxing Mrs. Xiao into delight, recognizing her identity as well.

Even Mu Qinglian’s initially mocking expression softened considerably.

Only Guo Lingyue and Susu were both resentful and angry, but no one paid attention to them.

This meal, under Mrs. Xiao’s and He Xue’s enthusiastic hospitality, Chen Xinyue enjoyed despite a certain person’s venomous gaze.