If it weren't for that piece of land, if it weren't for the favor Mu Family owed Ji Family, would anyone have wanted Ning Xiaofei, would they have accepted this marriage?
Everyone understood that this marriage was nothing more than a transaction, hence nobody truly dared to hope to hitch a ride on Mu Family's coattails, to obtain an investment from Mu Corporation; for Ji Family's real estate business to not go bankrupt was already fortuitous enough.
Today was the Ji patriarch's birthday, and though Ji Family sent an invitation out of obligation, they didn't dare to expect that he would actually come.
Who would have thought, not only did he come, but he also picked this very critical moment.
No matter what, Ning Xiaofei was now Mu Family's daughter-in-law, Mu Tianye's wife, so they had to show some respect. It was just that they were used to treating Ning Xiaofei a certain way before and had momentarily forgotten that they should now see her in a new light.
"Mr. Mu!" Ji Jing was the first to react and hurried forward with a smile, "You misunderstood, Xiaofei is my only sister. How could we bully her? She just accidentally fell down, and my dad was trying to help her up."
Ning Xiaofei curled her lips.
Who helps someone up with an upraised palm?
This one really didn't bother preparing her lies.
Ji Jing bent down to support Ning Xiaofei's arm, putting on a tender sisterly facade, "Xiaofei, get up quickly, look at yourself, what a sight! You're so grown up yet acting like a child throwing a tantrum, aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"
"Exactly, get up!" Bai Qiuling also hurried over to help Ning Xiaofei up, holding her other arm, "This kid, always taking things so seriously. When your aunt scolds you, isn't it also for your own good?"
The two of them jointly helped Ning Xiaofei stand up, and Bai Qiuling even stretched out her hand to pat off the nonexistent dust on her.
Ning Xiaofei had no intention of accepting their kindness, immediately shaking off Ji Jing's arm to affectionately hug Mu Tianye's.
It was always nice to bask in the shade of a large tree; what a great opportunity for her to bluff using someone else's power.
Feeling a soft form against his arm, Mu Tianye glanced askance and simply stood there without moving.
The outside world was unaware of his relationship with Ning Xiaofei. They hadn't even shown up to get a marriage certificate; if it weren't for bumping into this girl last night, he would almost have forgotten that he was a married man.
At this moment, the Ji patriarch, who had gone to the restroom, returned with the help of an assistant and laid eyes on the crowd, his gaze settling on Mu Tianye.
"Tianye, you've come!"
Only when facing Ji's patriarch did the silent Mu Tianye politely speak up, "Happy birthday to you. This gift is from Grandpa from the United States. He sent it with me because he couldn't come due to his health. Please don't take it to heart."
The assistant immediately presented the gift box, which Ji Zichuan hastily received with both hands.
"How could I," chuckled the Ji patriarch, "Come, let's go sit over there!"
Ning Xiaofei immediately pulled Mu Tianye to the main table, "Husband, let's go, we'll sit over there!"
As she passed by Ji Jing, she didn't forget to throw her a haughty look. Seeing how the trio from Ji Jing's family were nearly bursting with suppressed anger yet forcing smiles, she felt a surge of happiness.
Having been oppressed by the Ji Family for so many years, she was finally able to retrieve some face through Mu Tianye.
Indeed, it was good to bask in the shade of a large tree, Ning Xiaofei reflected silently.
Since moving to Ji Family's home, after so many years, this was her first time getting the chance to make the three of them force smiles at her. From a long-time servant to the master, her mood was naturally "extra cool."
Ji Zichuan hurried to vacate the seat of honor next to the patriarch for their guest, "Here, Mr. Mu, please take this seat!"