Chapter 466: 439 Wen Mansion Family Banquet (1)
Song Lili looked at Xiaocao, dressed neatly in a formal suit, and was stunned for a moment, "Xiaocao... are you coming along?"
"Yes," Wen Nian nodded.
Tang Xiaocao sat down in front of Song Lili,
"Sister, don’t you want me to come with you?"
"How could I not, what are you thinking!"
Song Lili raised her hand and touched his head, subconsciously pushing back the hair on his forehead, where a fresh scar was visible.
Tang Xiaocao lifted her hand off his head and held it in his hand,
"It doesn’t hurt, it doesn’t hurt anymore!"
Song Lili laughed out loud, then pointed at him with a serious tone,
"When I’m not home, if you go out on your own again, I’ll really ignore you."
"...I didn’t go out..."
From the residential area to the administrative building might indeed not count as going out, but...
"Ha, you’ve learned to argue now?"
"Ah, okay, okay, Sister, can’t I admit I was wrong?" Tang Xiaocao quickly smiled and narrowed his eyes.
Wen Nian leaned on the vanity table on the other side, amused by the sibling-like duo, realizing how mysterious fate was, for two unrelated individuals to look so similar.
"Alright, Xiaocao, come here quickly. Let your sister get ready soon so we can set off," Wen Nian reached out his hand to Xiaocao.
Xiaocao immediately ran to Wen Nian and was lifted onto his lap.
Thus, these two pairs of eyes, both young and old, simultaneously focused on her, watching her apply makeup very carefully.
"Sister, you look good even without makeup."
While applying her mascara, Song Lili noted with pride, "I know."
Right after she said this, she saw from the corner of her eye Wen Nian and Tang Xiaocao exchanging glances, clearly smirking.
"..."
Song Lili put down the brush in her hand and stared at them.
Knowing the situation, Wen Nian and Tang Xiaocao covered each other’s mouths, their understanding alone making Song Lili burst into laughter.
She glared at the two, then picked up the makeup brush and continued her makeup.
Wen Nian whispered into Tang Xiaocao’s ear,
"I really love it when your sister looks at us half-angry, half-coquettishly."
Tang Xiaocao quickly whispered right back into Wen Nian’s ear,
"Me too... It’s just adorable!"
"..."
Song Lili’s ears twitched... The two were clearly speaking in hushed tones, yet how could she hear so clearly?
Realizing she had overheard yet pretending she hadn’t was truly awkward!
After finishing their makeup, the trio set out for the Wen Mansion.
The family banquet was at the Wen Mansion. On the road, Song Lili still felt a bit worried,
"What if none of your family members show up?"
"Then it will just be the three of us, enjoying a great meal," Wen Nian was quite relaxed.
"But... won’t that be rather embarrassing?" Song Lili blinked, her heart racing at the thought of going all the way to the Wen Mansion only to find not a single guest.
"Stop worrying so much."
Arriving at the gates of the Wen Mansion, Song Lili realized she had indeed been worrying over nothing.
The Wen Family’s cars entered one after another, proving not only the direct family but also uncles and cousins were in attendance.
Their car stopped directly outside the main house. Wen Nian held Song Lili’s hand, and she, in turn, held Tang Xiaocao’s as they all headed towards the porch...
From the other side came Song Jiayu, Miu Lerong, and Song Tianyou.
Song Tianyou, four years older than Tang Xiaocao.
At fourteen, Song Tianyou was already quite tall. Following behind Song Jiayu and Miu Lerong, he was slender and had extremely fair skin with clear facial features, making him rather attractive and handsome.
He resembled his father greatly, though his mouth bore a striking resemblance to Miu Lerong’s.
At a glance of the upper half, he and Xiaocao were indeed cast from the same mold, one large and one small.
"Dad?"
When she saw Song Jiayu, Lili was also startled and quickly turned to Wen Nian, "Did you call Dad over?"
"Since it’s a family banquet, of course everyone should be together."
"Why didn’t you tell me?"
Song Lili furrowed her brows.
"You didn’t ask."
"..."
Song Lili’s eyes narrowed dangerously, and Wen Nian hurriedly tried to appease her, "It’s a family banquet, obviously, the family should sit together and eat."
Finding herself without a response, she hastily addressed Song Jiayu,
"Dad, you go first."
Song Jiayu smiled slightly, "Let’s go together, I’ve never been to the Wen Mansion, and I’m not familiar with it. Xiaonian, you lead the way."
At that moment, Wen Chou appeared. Seeing Song Jiayu, he smiled,
"Jiayu, come inside quickly."
"Alright, Brother Wen Chou."
During Song Jiayu’s service period, Wen Chou had saved his life. After Song Jiayu was discharged due to injuries, it was Wen Chou who had promoted him to work in Anlin.
Very few people knew about this relationship, and neither Wen Chou nor Song Jiayu publicized it widely.
It was sufficient for Song Jiayu to keep this favor in mind, and Wen Chou would never openly ask Song Jiayu to repay him.
The two brothers entered the house first, followed closely by Miu Lerong. Song Lili gave a slight nod, a basic act of courtesy and respect.
Unexpectedly, Miu Lerong not only did not appreciate it, but when in front of Song Lili and Wen Nian, she whispered,
"If you do not let Xiao Qiao go, I, Miu Lerong, will not let you off."
"By the tone of Aunt Miu’s words, are you here to cause a scene today?"
Song Lili raised her eyebrows, curiously asking.
Miu Lerong tugged at the corner of her mouth,
"Cause a scene at Mr. President’s banquet? I really don’t have the guts for that, but... someone will."
With that, Miu Lerong walked inside.
Song Lili frowned slightly, feeling somewhat uneasy. Wen Nian put his arm over her shoulder,
"It’s alright."
"..."
"Sister Lili..."
Song Tianyou passed by her and called out softly.
"...Tianyou, long time no see."
Song Lili curved her lips slightly.
Speaking of blood-related family, Song Tianyou could also be considered one, even though she felt they were not close at all.
As for Song Tianyou, Lili did not know him very well, given how little time they had spent together, but she knew that Song Tianyou was different from Miu Lerong and Miu Xiangqiao.
He seldom spoke, still young... His features were also handsome. Still, he always seemed profoundly solemn.
"Better follow Dad inside."
Song Lili said to Song Tianyou.
"Sister Lili, who is he?"
Song Tianyou suddenly asked. Song Lili blinked and glanced at Tang Xiaocao, surprised that Song Tianyou was interested in Tang Xiaocao.
"My name is Tang Xiaocao, and Lili is my sister."
Before Song Lili could speak, Tang Xiaocao had already spoken up, gazing directly at Song Tianyou.
Song Tianyou pursed his lips, said nothing, and his cold gaze shifted away as he entered the house.
Song Lili was somewhat puzzled. Tang Xiaocao tugged at Song Lili’s hand,
"Sister, let’s go in too."
"...Okay."
Song Lili responded.
The grandeur of the Wen Mansion seemed modest and understated, but a mansion was still a mansion.
A banquet hall there could accommodate hundreds of people.