Do You Think Itâs Appropriate?
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Mr. Zhang immediately frowned, feeling uncomfortable from his motherâs scolding.
He said, âI understand, Mom. Did you only call me to the study for this?â
Old Madam Zhang looked at her son and felt very helpless. He was usually quite shrewd, but he was too emotional at the moment.
She said, âI almost forgot about the important matter; the Li family has sent an invitation for Old Madam Liâs birthday. Besides you and your wife, I also want to bring Zhang Xun and Nuannuan along. Prepare a few presentable gifts.â âMom, arenât you going to bring Huanhuan along?â asked Mr. Zhang.
After all, the whole family was going. It would be a little overboard not to bring Zhang Huanhuan along.
She replied in a daze, âDo you think itâs appropriate to bring a maid over on such an occasion?â
âMom, no matter what, sheâs still my daughter,â he said unhappily. âDonât always treat her like an actual maid, okay?â
She sneered and said, âI know what youâre thinking. Let me tell you, youâd better give up. If Zhang Huanhuan used little tricks to reach the top, I might think highly of her. However, if sheâs just going to compete with Nuannuan for favor, donât blame me for being ruthless. If you want her to live well, then control her and make her behave.â
Mr. Zhang was helpless and angry, but he still looked obedient on the surface.
He replied, âAlright, I understand.â
She waved her hand and said, âItâs good that you know. Remember, donât lose a lot because of a little. You gave Zhang Huanhuan as much as Nuannuan did. If sheâs satisfied and doesnât cause any trouble, thatâs for the best! By the way, you asked Zhang Huanhuan to call you Dad without any warning today. That mustâve hurt your wifeâs heart, so return and persuade her properly.â
Mr. Zhang said, âBut I havenât arranged anything for Huanhuan yet.â
âShut up!â the old lady said angrily. âSheâs just a maid; Mother Wang will naturally arrange things for her. You donât have to worry about it.â
âI understand, Mom,â he said.
After that, he left the study with a hateful heart.
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In a flash, it was Old Madam Liâs birthday.
Other than the Li familyâs relatives and friends, there were also many business bigwigs who came to the banquet. It was very lively.
At around 9 oâclock, Old Madam Li saw her close friend, whom she had not seen for many years, had arrived with her grandson, Gu Yinian. She was extremely happy.
âIâm so happy youâre here,â she said.
As they spoke, the two old women hugged.
Old Madam Gu replied, âOf course I had to come, considering our relationship.â
Old Madam Li said, âIâm glad you could make it.â
Youâve been gone for so many years. Will you not leave this time?â asked Old Madam Gu.
âIâll leave again after my birthday,â said Old Madam Li. âI like life there; itâs not as tiring.â
Gu Yinian passed his gift to the butler. He said, âGrandma Li, I wish you happiness and longevity.â
âAlright, thank you, Yinian,â Old Madam Li said. âIâll chat with your grandmother for a while; you can go hang out with Ah Yu.â
âAlright, Iâll go look for him,â said Gu Yinian.
After saying that, he left.
âDoes Yinian have a girlfriend now?â Old Madam Li asked softly after he left.
âNot yet.â Old Madam Gu sighed. âWhat about your Ah Yu?â
Old Madam Li thought for a moment and said, âDonât even mention it; I have a son and two grandchildren, but theyâre all single.â
Old Madam Gu replied, âYoung people nowadays marry and have children late. I used to be worried as well, but I donât care anymore. Ah Yu has at least had some scandals with some girls, but Iâve never really seen any woman by his side.â
âThose are just rumors,â said Old Madam Li. âSpeaking of which, tell me, who was the girl in the rumors?â
âItâs probably that girl from the Jiangs,â she thought of Jiang Lingâer, feeling happy.
Old Madam Gu was about to reply when she saw someone approaching, subconsciously looking over.
It was Mrs. Gu, walking over with her children.
âItâs my Gu familyâs girl who had a scandal with Ah Yu,â Mrs. Gu said softly.
Old Madam Li looked over and was a little sad. Why wasnât it Jiang Lingâer?
Mrs. Gu said, âHappy Birthday. I wish you safety and healthiness.â
Old Madam Li smiled, âThank you for coming. I havenât seen your children for so many years; theyâre both already so big.â
âYes, theyâve grown up,â said Mrs. Gu.
âWe wish Grandma Li a long life,â said the Gu siblings. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âGood, what obedient children,â said Old Madam Li..