Mr. Si waited eagerly for Qingyan, but she didn't show up. His stomach growled with hunger.
"Master..." Steward Wen entered the room once again.
Mr. Si instantly perked up and asked expectantly, "Has Yan Yan arrived?"
Where is she?
Why haven't I seen her?
Looking outside, he saw the backs of several bodyguards forming a human wall. The gap between their shoulders revealed that there were many people standing outside.
Mr. Si's enthusiasm deflated like a punctured ball.
"They are from some unknown small companies. They probably found out that you were here and came to visit you..."
"I've already said I don't want to see anyone!" Mr. Si was impatient with this group of people. "Has Achen said when he'll arrive?"
It's already half-past twelve, and there's no sign of him!
"Master took Madam out for lunch. They will come after they finish eating."
Seeing the delicious dishes untouched in front of the old master, Steward Wen couldn't help but advise, "Master, why don't you eat something first? Young Master and Madam probably won't be here so soon..."
Those two lovebirds, who knows how long they'll be all lovey-dovey.
"Hmph! This brat! He didn't even pick me up first, and they went out to eat without me!" Mr. Si felt neglected and muttered, "Leaving me all alone here..."
Outside.
Xu Aiqin wore high-heeled shoes that made her feet ache.
She was tired and hungry, looking at the expressionless bodyguards. She smiled in an attempt to please them, "Brother Bodyguard, we've been standing here for an hour! It's lunchtime, and the lunch prepared for the old master will go cold. Let us go in and see the old master first, alright?"
"Lady Lu, I'm not criticizing you." Mrs. Gao, who stood beside her, saw the bag from Ju Xian Lou in Xu Aiqin's hand and couldn't help but disdainfully say, "Who is Mr. Si? How could he eat such low-grade lunch?"
After she finished speaking, she looked at the bodyguards and said with a smile, "Gentlemen, let us in! You should have heard of the reputation of the Gao family, right? The lunch we brought is packed from Le Tian Restaurant! Look at these boxes, so high-class!"
The reputation of Le Tian Restaurant was much louder than Ju Xian Lou.
Xu Aiqin had to settle for Ju Xian Lou's takeout because she couldn't get a reservation at Le Tian Restaurant.
Unable to compete with the others in terms of food, Xu Aiqin took out a few envelopes she had prepared in advance and forcibly stuffed them into the hands of the bodyguards.
"This is a token of our appreciation. Please, gentlemen, let us go in and meet the old master," Xu Aiqin flattered and smiled, disregarding all dignity, "Once we succeed in the future, we will definitely not forget your kindness."
Seeing Xu Aiqin resorting to this trick, Mrs. Gao immediately took out several bank cards from her bag, "Gentlemen, envelopes can't hold much, but our cards are different..."
"In-law, why are you like this!"
"Madam Lu, don't be so familiar. Are we even relatives? We haven't even discussed the details of this arrangement!"
"Madam Gao, this marriage contract was arranged by our respective fathers. Are you thinking of backing out?"
"If my father knew that your biological daughter was raised by a janitor, he would probably rise from his grave to oppose this union."
"Why are you speaking like this in front of the child..."
As they argued, both of them tried to stuff things into the hands of the bodyguards, each refusing to let the other.
The bodyguards remained indifferent, and the envelopes and cards they were handed fell to the ground.
Lu Zhenhai personally picked them up and forcefully stuffed the envelopes into the pockets of the bodyguards. "Please don't be polite, gentlemen. It's just a small token of our appreciation..."
One of the bodyguards saw the gift Lu Zhenhai was holding—a box filled with delicacies like bird's nest, ginseng, and more...
He couldn't help but feel disdainful inside!
After all, the servants at the Si Family would receive piles of gifts like these for any random occasion!
Did Lu Zhenhai look down on the old master, or did he think these low-grade items were enough to please him?
The bodyguards simultaneously took out the envelopes Lu Zhenhai had stuffed into their pockets and threw them on the ground.
Those envelopes were probably worth only a few thousand yuan, while their monthly salary was one hundred thousand yuan.
How could they risk losing their livelihoods for such a meager profit?!
Madam Gao felt a secret delight seeing them back down.
Suddenly, Xu Aiqin noticed her own daughter, who had a decent appearance...
She hurriedly pulled Lü Muyao's arm. "Muyao, go talk to those young men..."
"Auntie, let me go instead!" Gao Yang naturally understood Xu Aiqin's plan and quickly stepped forward to protect Lü Muyao. "Muyao is still young, let me handle this."
"How could I trouble Young Master Gao?" Xu Aiqin vented her anger on Gao Yang. "Didn't you hear what your mother said earlier? The matter between you and Muyao hasn't been settled!"
Just then, Housekeeper Wen came out of the sickroom. "Make way! Move aside!"
A girl walked out of the nearby elevator, capturing everyone's attention with her slender and fair legs.
Her enchanting eyes were bright and clear, her fair face especially outstanding, and she exuded an aura of aloofness and dominance.
Upon seeing her, Housekeeper Wen hurriedly approached, whispering respectfully, "Young Madam!"
He spoke softly because there were too many people present, and the young madam's identity had not been announced yet. If anyone overheard, it would bring unnecessary trouble to the young madam.
"Grandpa Wen." Qingyan greeted him politely, calling out, "Grandpa."
Mr. Wen, the steward, felt a warmth in his heart. He thought the young mistress was so kind, without any airs or pretenses. Everyone else called him Steward Wen, but the young mistress's address of "Grandpa Wen" touched him deeply.
"Old sir, we've been waiting for you for a while! This way, please."
Seeing Steward Wen respectfully guiding Qingyan, the members of the Lu and Gao families, as well as the others who had come to visit the old sir, were all astonished.
Luzhenhai rubbed his eyes, unable to believe what he was seeing.
Xu Aiqin was so shocked that she couldn't even speak, her mouth forming an "O" shape.
Lumuyao was thunderstruck. She bit her lip and clenched her fist, unable to believe that Qingyan was being led by Steward Wen, right in front of everyone, towards that hospital room.
That hospital room was like a revered existence to them!
At that moment, Qingyan was holding her phone and replying to something, completely oblivious to the dense crowd around her.
The people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and hateful glances, speculating about her identity!
Who is she, to receive such treatment from Steward Wen!
Madam Gao also hadn't expected that Steward Wen, who had always been so high and mighty, would be so respectful and polite to that girl!
Gaoyang's heart felt like a knocked-over seasoning bottle, experiencing a mix of emotions!
What qualifications did Qingyan have...
To be personally welcomed by Steward Wen...
And to be able to go to that hospital room...
No matter how they tried, they couldn't see Mr. Si, but she was able to follow Steward Wen so effortlessly...