On this day, Lin Fan was busy outside, teaching at the music academy in the morning and attending a company meeting in the afternoon.
By the time Lin Fan finished his work, it was already evening.
Lin Fan suddenly received a call from Wei Qingxue: "Lin Fan, are you back? Itās about time to head over."
Lin Fan replied, "Iām a bit busy today. I need to make a trip to the gift shop. Why donāt you go first? Iāll drive over myself."
Lin Fan picked up a gift box from the gift shop and rode his small electric scooter towards the Wei Family Mansion.
Usually, only Elder Wei and his eldest son Wei Dagangās family lived in the Wei Family Mansion. The other children had moved out after getting married.
But today, the mansion was unusually lively. Luxury cars gathered outside; all the descendants of the Wei family were present, each dressed glamorously.
Although the Wei Family in Yun City could barely be considered as a second-tier family, the younger generation lived lavishly, and the internal comparisons and conflicts were as dramatic as palace intrigues.
Wei Qingxue drove a red Porsche, bringing Li Xueyan to the scene.
Li Xueyan felt embarrassed because of her son-in-law Lin Fan, and she didnāt dare to go out all day. When she finally did, she wrapped herself tightly, fearing others would recognize her.
Wei Qingxue couldnāt help but laugh, "Mom, is it really necessary?"
Li Xueyan replied unhappily, "Of course itās necessary! Who told you to marry a deliveryman? If youāre not ashamed, I am! If you had married into the Ma Family, Iād be bragging to every household!"
Wei Qingxue felt uncomfortable and speechless.
Once in the car, Li Xueyan removed her disguise, revealing her evening dress. Since tonight was Elder Weiās birthday, she certainly couldnāt be disrespectful.
As soon as they arrived, people around started pointing and whispering.
"Wasnāt Wei Qingxue expelled from the family? How does she have the nerve to come?"
"Why donāt we see her deliveryman husband? Is she too ashamed to bring him?"
"Of course! Anyone would be embarrassed, right?"
"Had the chance to marry into the Ma Family, but chose a deliveryman instead. Isnāt she asking for humiliation?"
Hearing the ridicule, Li Xueyan quickly left Wei Qingxue and went to find her husband Wei Dazong.
Wei Qingxue didnāt go inside immediately. She was waiting for Lin Fan. Regarding the surrounding remarks, Wei Qingxue put on a cold expression, trying not to care.
After waiting for a while.
"Honey, Iām here!"
Lin Fan came over riding his small scooter, carrying a gift box in one hand.
Upon seeing him, laughter erupted around them.
"Look at what this freeloader is wearing. Didnāt the boss give him money to buy clothes?"
"Am I seeing this right? This guy rides a broken electric scooter; heās not afraid of losing a wheel halfway?"
"The boss isnāt kind; she drives a Porsche while her husband rides an electric scooter."
"You donāt understand. In my opinion, this freeloader just isnāt worthy!"
Wei Qingxue bit her lip, pretending not to hear.
At this moment, a brand-new Mercedes-Benz attracted everyoneās attention.
A man and a woman got out of the car; the man looked handsome and was dressed in designer clothes, while the woman had a tall figure and striking looks.
Everyone showed expressions of envy.
"Isnāt this the rumored new boyfriend of Sister Zihan? Heās so wealthy and handsome."
"Young Master Zhu just returned from studying abroad, working for a Fortune 500 company with an annual salary of a million, and, crucially, heās the Crown Prince of the Zhu Family with no shortage of money!"
"Only Sister Zihan is worthy of Young Master Zhu. Compared to our boss, their choice is worlds apart, picking trash after countless tries!"
Another burst of laughter followed.
Wei Qingxue glanced over with a cold smirk.
Wei Zihan, Wei Tangās biological sister, like Wei Tang, has always been at odds with Wei Qingxue.
At this time, Wei Zihan was basking in the praise, enjoying her new boyfriend which brought her plenty of pride.
Since she has a bad relationship with Wei Qingxue, she confidently looked at Wei Qingxue, thinking sheās prettier and her boyfriend is miles ahead of Lin Fan. What does Wei Qingxue have to compare?
Pulling her boyfriend, Wei Zihan approached Wei Qingxue.
"Little Sister Qingxue, we havenāt seen in a while. I didnāt expect youād be married. Why didnāt you tell sister and invite me to your wedding?" Wei Zihan said with a smile.
Wei Qingxue replied, "Sorry, we didnāt have a banquet."
Wei Zihan exclaimed in surprise, "No banquet? How could you not have a banquet for a wedding? Is it because your husband is a deliveryman and too poor?"
The surrounding crowd laughed openly.
Wei Zihan glanced at Lin Fan, "This is your husband? Truly poverty-stricken. Oh, he has a shabby smell all over him. Only Little Sister Qingxue could have such a unique taste to stomach this."
Wei Qingxue responded coldly, "Iām here to attend grandfatherās birthday banquet, not to listen to your nonsense. Lin Fan, letās go inside."
With that, Wei Qingxue grabbed Lin Fan, leaving Wei Zihan behind, and went inside.
Wei Zihan sneered, "Marrying a deliveryman and not letting people talk. The Wei familyās face is lost because of this little girl!"
In the villaās living room, Elder Wei sat high upon the throne.
Holding the power of the Wei Family, the members of the family tried to butter him up, lining up to offer blessings and gifts, each more precious than the last.
When it came to Lin Fan and Wei Qingxueās turn, everyone was waiting to see a joke.
Lin Fan presented the gift box, maintaining a composed attitude: "Elder, happy birthday."
Naturally, Elder Wei was not fond of this grandson-in-law, not even sparing them a glance, merely acknowledging with an indifferent oh.
"Lin Fan, what did you bring? Judging by the packaging, it seems quite cheap." Wei Zihan asked curiously from the side.
"I picked it at the gift shop; itās worth 30 thousand." Lin Fan said earnestly, speaking the truth as he didnāt skimp a penny from the money Wei Qingxue gave him.
However, his words sparked uproarious laughter.
"What, a 30-thousand gift and isnāt ashamed to present it? This guy truly is a waste!"
"Could it be the idea of the boss? Doesnāt the boss make enough money at the company? Is she even sincere?"
"Theyāre pretending to be frugal; letās not expose them."
Hearing these discussions, Wei Qingxue was genuinely upset, but before Elder Wei, she restrained the urge to retaliate.
Elder Wei looked coldly without stopping the crowd, clearly not impressed with Wei Qingxueās gift either.
"Grandmother, happy birthday! May I introduce my new boyfriend Zhu Xiaolong, the Young Boss of Zhu Family Group." Wei Zihan, pulling her boyfriend, approached at the right time.
Elder Weiās eyes lit up, his face breaking into a wide smile: "Zihan has an excellent eye, Xiaolong is an honored guest, please sit!"
Zhu Xiaolong smiled, "Itās Elderās birthday today, Iāve specially prepared a big gift: a Ming Dynasty vase worth 500 thousand. Please accept it."
thousand!
Everyone was astounded; such an expensive gift.
"Wow, look at this gesture; itās extravagantly generous, unlike some people."
Snickers echoed.
This was clearly targeting Wei Qingxue and her husband.
Wei Qingxue bit her lip, pretending not to notice. She indeed couldnāt afford such an expensive gift. Although she was a Wei Family princess, her current savings were limited, and she had reserved 1 million as Lin Fanās fee.
Therefore, on her grandfatherās gift, she had to be thrifty.
Elder Weiās smile grew brighter: "Thank you, Xiaolong! How can I accept such an expensive vase?"
Wei Zihan said with a smile: "Itās our token of appreciation, grandpa, donāt be polite. Why not bring it over for everyone to see?"
Elder Wei nodded: "Okay, let everyone have a look."
Wei Zihan said, "But the vase is a bit heavy, I canāt move it. Someone will have to bring it over."
Elder Wei said, "Thatās simple, call a servant to bring it."
"No need to trouble the servants, thereās ready-made labor here. Lin Fan, why donāt you help bring it?" Wei Zihan said, looking at Lin Fan with a faint smile.