CHAPTER 487: CHAPTER 17 DONG FEI’S MALICIOUS THOUGHTS

"Congratulations." Only Zhang Jiamei knew how much it pained her to utter those words.

She never expected Han Xinyu to get married so fast, and she certainly did not anticipate that her own words would be thrown back at her.

—If you don’t want to come, that’s fine, I understand everyone has feelings of jealousy.

In truth, Han Xinyu was hardly concerned with Zhang Jiamei at the moment, preoccupied as she was with the other guests, especially since she couldn’t drink alcohol due to her pregnancy, yet invariably encountering one or two who insisted on toasting her.

Far from feeling relieved, Zhang Jiamei instead felt like Han Xinyu didn’t regard her at all, and her face instantly soured.

"See that? The look on Zhang Jiamei’s face... makes this whole wedding worth it." Although Han Xinyu did not focus all her attention on Zhang Jiamei, she spared some glances for her and naturally noticed her reaction.

Yu Shaoqiu felt somewhat embarrassed upon hearing this, wondering if marrying him had benefitted her in only this way?

"Don’t worry, after we get married, there will be more and more opportunities to upset Zhang Jiamei." He said, both amused and exasperated, yet adept at coaxing her into a good mood.

"That’s true." Han Xinyu agreed with no qualms, beaming with joy.

Yu Shaoqiu’s words proved to be correct. As she watched the leaving procession of the Yu Family’s bridal party, Zhang Jiamei asked in a daze, "Was that fleet hired by the Han Family with money?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" A girl beside her gave her a disdainful look, "Does the Yu Family look like it can’t afford its own fleet?"

Although the girl had said only this, it was enough for Zhang Jiamei to realize something—The Yu Family was not the average family she had assumed!

It was at that moment, her face truly reached the peak of unsightliness.

Most people returned from the day’s festivities in high spirits.

Lin Xiaoguai had not drunk much, but because her mood was so bright, she arrived home with a glowingly ruddy face.

"Time flies so fast, it feels like Nuonuo was just a little girl yesterday, and now she’s married and even going to be a mother soon; it doesn’t feel real at all." Once home, she didn’t bother to change and sank into the couch, sighing.

She looked at her eldest son, "Little Niangao, when are you going to find a girlfriend?"

"Mom, why are you starting to sound like auntie?" Shen Yinian immediately pulled a long face.

"I’m just concerned about you." Lin Xiaoguai said with feigned innocence, "I’ve never been a mother-in-law before; I wonder what that’s like."

Shen Chi and Shen Yinian found themselves not knowing whether to laugh or cry at her antics, with Shen Chi telling his son, "You go on to your room and rest, your mom’s a bit drunk."

After saying this, without waiting for Shen Yinian’s response, he picked up Lin Xiaoguai and went upstairs.

"Wait, I’m not drunk, I still want to talk to Little Niangao, put me down."

Shen Yinian shook his head with a smile, instructed his younger siblings to rest, and retired to his room as well.

After Han Xinyu’s wedding, Shen Yinian stayed at home for a week before returning to school, while Lin Xiaoguai busied herself with public fundraising work.

"Xiao Guai, this time the Fangda Group donated three million all at once," Rui Ying announced while holding the ledger.

"Fangda Group?" Lin Xiaoguai furrowed her brows, "Never heard of them before?"

"They’ve indeed participated in a public fundraising event for the first time, and three million probably serves as their entry fee," Rui Ying paused then added, "Speaking of which, the president of Fangda Group has some family ties to your household."

"Family ties?" Lin Xiaoguai was puzzled.

Rui Ying nodded, "Han Shouyi, no, it should be Liu Shouyi’s wife Dong Fei is the daughter of the Dong Family, and the president of Fangda Group is her elder brother."

Lin Xiaoguai frowned, "The Dong Family?"

"Right." Rui Ying guessed her apprehensions and comforted her, "Whether the other party has ulterior motives, we don’t know, but all we can do is watch and wait."

Initially concerned that the Dong Family might be scheming, when Lin Xiaoguai learned why they had acted this way, she almost wished it was indeed a plot.

"Chairman Lin, let me take you out for a meal. If you’re worried about your husband and children, you can bring them along too," Xu Meimei offered with a hopeful look.

Lin Xiaoguai nearly laughed, could this woman be any more blatant? If she was sincere, she might want to hide the hostility in her gaze first, right?

"Sorry, I’m afraid I’ll have to pass on your kind invitation," Lin Xiaoguai replied with a faint smile.

Back at home and facing Shen Chi, Lin Xiaoguai’s expression swiftly soured as she glared at him, "Tell me, just how did you manage to entangle yourself with Xu Meimei?"

"What Xu Meimei?" Shen Chi was taken aback.

"Now you’re playing dumb!" Lin Xiaoguai said, visibly upset, "She’s donated three million RMB to the Charitable Foundation because of you – are you telling me you don’t know who she is?"