Fang Yuechuan's guess was correct. Bai Shiyun did leave the variety show early and return to Jiangwu to attend Bai Yongde's birthday party. Shi Yuan wanted to see it even more.
On the day of the birthday banquet, Fang Yuechuan came to pick up Shi Yuan, and the two of them arrived early among the guests.
The Bai family values face, and the birthday banquet is very grand. The entire Bai family is as lively as a banquet in a palace.
Fang Yuechuan took Shi Yuan to a quiet place to sit, and the two chatted.
Fang Yuechuan swung the wine glass and said, "I heard that the food was cooked by chefs invited from abroad. It should taste good. You can eat some to satisfy your stomach and don't drink the wine."
Shi Yuan: "Yeah."
Fang Yuechuan: "Did you see the woman beside the handrail of the stairs?"
Shi Yuan looked over and knew at a glance which one Fang Yuechuan was talking about. She was the most eye-catching among the others: "Are you talking about the one who dressed up in an exaggerated way?"
Fang Yuechuan: "Well, she is Lan Shuirong."
Shi Yuan found it difficult to comment. He could only say that Bai Lewei was worthy of being Lan Shuirong's daughter. She was truly a virtuous person.
Fang Yuechuan: "The one next to Lan Shuirong is Bai Hongyuan. Bai Yongde should wait until the banquet starts before showing up."
Shi Yuan nodded and asked, "Is anyone from the Zuo family here?"
Fang Yuechuan laughed and said, "The person didn't come, but the gift did."
Shi Yuan was confused: "What kind of ceremony?"
Fang Yuechuan: "Zuo Huai sent someone to send an antique clock to Bai Yongde this morning. Don't mention how ugly the Bai family's faces are."
Shi Yuan smiled and said, "You really deserve it. I licked my face and invited you. It won't be easy if I don't accept it now."
Fang Yuechuan: "What's more, the bell Zuo Huai sent is not cheap. The Bai family has to accept it. It's a hot potato."
Shi Yuan felt so angry that she even had an appetite for food.
*
As the time got later and later, the guests came more neatly. Shi Yuan and Fang Yuechuan sat there eating and chatting the whole time, but they really didn't see anyone looking for trouble.
Shi Yuan couldn't help but sigh, they were indeed thoughtful people, and their superficial skills were better than ordinary people.
Shi Yuan was originally worried that he would be bored, but Fang Yuechuan went around in circles and named the people attending the birthday banquet, telling Shi Yuan gossip one by one.
After Tang Song's arrival, the two of them talked together, which was called lifelike. Shi Yuan was like a melon falling in the field, never having a moment of leisure.
After hearing some very curious stories about the grievances between wealthy families, Shi Yuan sighed with colorful expressions: "Rich people really know how to play."
Tang Songnian: "Where is this?"
Seeing that Shi Yuan seemed to be very resistant, Fang Yuechuan tried to redeem himself and said, "Not everyone is like this."
Tang Songnian nodded: "Yes, at least nothing outrageous has happened to the people around me."
Shi Yuan naturally knew that Tang Songnian and the others were not that outrageous, but they were just not outrageous, which did not mean everything was calm.
Fang Yuechuan: "Gu Xiao is here."
When Shi Yuan heard this, he looked up and saw that it was really her: "Who is the man next to her? They seem to have a pretty good relationship."
Fang Yuechuan: "That's her cousin Zhao Jiliang."
Tang Songnian: "I've heard of her cousin, a playboy with a bad reputation."
Shi Yuan was disgusted with Gu Xiao, and even the people around her didn't like her. This Zhao Jiliang's appearance was unreliable and made people uncomfortable.
Fang Yuechuan was silent for a few seconds and said: "The Bai family is in a mess now, but the Bai family and the Gu family have a good relationship, and they may unite. Zhao Jiliang himself is not a good person. He is best suited to find a peaceful puppet wife. He appeared today This is not a good sign.”
Shi Yuan could naturally hear the implication between his words. Perhaps the Bai family wanted to use this birthday banquet to let Bai Shiyun get in touch with Zhao Jiliang, or it might be someone else.
But no matter how you say it, it's too cruel to Bai Shiyun.
As soon as Shi Yuan thought of Bai Shiyun, Bai Shiyun came out. She followed silently beside an old man with half-white hair, dressed very beautifully.
Fang Yuechuan: "That old man is Bai Yongde. He obviously has intentions in bringing Bai Shiyun with him."
Tang Songnian listened to a few words and looked at the two of them with unclear meaning: "You drunkards don't care about drinking."
Shi Yuan glanced at Tang Songnian: "How about I really come to celebrate this old immortal's birthday?"
When Fang Yuechuan heard Shi Yuan curse, he raised an eyebrow in surprise, and then laughed out loud.
Tang Songnian could not be punished directly.
*
After observing for a while, Shi Yuan almost understood.
Just as Fang Yuechuan had guessed, Bai Yongde was selling dog meat here, using the name of a birthday banquet to find a marriage partner for Bai Shiyun.
On the surface, Bai Shiyun is praised very highly, but in reality, there are restrictions everywhere. Bai Shiyun cannot even act at will.
Seeing Gu Xiao and the others walking towards Bai Yongde and Bai Shiyun, Shi Yuan couldn't help but frown: "Does this old guy really want to marry Bai Shiyun to Zhao Jiliang?"
Tang Songnian: "It's hard to say, but why do you care so much?"
Shi Yuan: "Bai Shiyun is my artist. I have watched her step by step until today. How can I be willing to let her be ruined like this?"
Tang Songnian sighed: "I know you feel sorry for her, but her surname is Bai after all. Even Bai Lewei cannot escape this fate, let alone Bai Shiyun."
"..." Shi Yuan clenched his hands into fists, his anger almost rushing to his head.
She knew that what Tang Songnian said was very realistic. Bai Lewei could still choose, but when Bai Shiyun came here, she had nothing.
Fang Yuechuan looked at Shi Yuan for a long time and said, "The marriage is inevitable for the Bai family. The best I can do is help her kick Zhao Jiliang out of the options."
Shi Yuan didn't say anything. She knew Fang Yuechuan could help, so she would definitely help. He must have said that because he really didn't have a better way.
Seeing that the atmosphere was gloomy, Tang Songnian deliberately said briskly: "Don't be so pessimistic, maybe you can find a good husband. My parents get married first and then fall in love, and their relationship is not very good now."
Shi Yuan lowered her eyes and said calmly: "Not everyone wants to get married."
"..." Fang Yuechuan looked at the void, and a strange emotion flashed in his eyes when he heard these words.
Tang Songnian glanced at Fang Yuechuan, with obvious unbearability and pity in his eyes.
Shi Yuan looked at Bai Shiyun in the distance and muttered in a daze: "Rather than starting a family, I hope she can do what she likes."
Shi Yuan wanted to help Bai Shiyun, but they were outsiders after all and couldn't interfere too much.
This matter is now like a dead end, tightly trapping Bai Shiyun. From her position, all she can do is watch her go to destruction.
Not sure if the gazes of Shi Yuan and others were too strong, Bai Shiyun looked in their direction.
Seeing Shi Yuan, Bai Shiyun's eyes seemed to light up, and she gave a slightly unnatural smile, but this was her most heartfelt emotion tonight.
Shi Yuan felt a tightness in her chest and wanted to tell Bai Shiyun not to laugh if she was unhappy, but she didn't get a chance to talk to Bai Shiyun all night.
Those who wanted to talk couldn't be chatted with, but those who didn't want to chat rushed over.
"It's really strange to see you here." Gu Xiao's tone was as arrogant as ever.
Shi Yuan was in a bad mood now and didn't even bother to act. He said perfunctorily: "Miss Gu is really rare and strange."
Gu Xiao's expression changed, but before she could get angry, Zhao Jiliang next to her smiled and asked, "Cousin, who is this beautiful lady? Why have I never seen her before?"
This man had a look of kidney deficiency on his face, and he looked at Shi Yuan with obvious intentions, which made Shi Yuan frown.
She was about to speak when she suddenly felt a strong arm behind her and heard Fang Yuechuan's voice above her head.
"Let me introduce to you, her name is Shi Yuan, she is my girlfriend."
