Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 879: Chapter 530: Banquet (Part 2)

"Lianlian, are you overthinking this? You’re our Luoluo’s dear cousin, so that makes you my dear cousin too. I wouldn’t have enough time to suck up to you, let alone find you redundant!"

Luo Lian couldn’t help but laugh, "Boss Qu, I’m younger than you."

Qu Yue, while pouring tea, said half-jokingly, "Just go along with it; calling you ’cousin’ randomly is inconvenient, ’older cousin’ sounds better."

"Boss Qu, you are such a good person," Luo Lian said sincerely.

Qu Yue waved his hand continuously, "Let’s not hand out good person cards so casually. When I hear that, why do I feel so sad?"

"Boss Qu, you really are a good person, truly," Luo Ye said while handing him a cup of tea, "Running Liangyou’s business must be tiring for Boss Qu. I’ll substitute tea for wine and offer a toast."

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At the entrance of Liangyou Hotel, a delicate woman in her twenties was pacing back and forth, her anxiety clearly visible on her face. She was Song Yaxian, Yang Ming’s girlfriend.

Grandpa Song had three sons and two daughters. Song Yaxian’s grandpa was the third son. Now, in Grandpa Song’s generation, only Grandpa Song and the youngest aunt remained, so the responsibility for organizing the birthday banquet naturally fell to Grandpa Song.

As for Grandpa Song, Song Yaxian’s father was the second son, with an older uncle above him and an aunt below. Economically and socially, Song Yaxian’s parents, both former ordinary workers, were considered the worst off.

Among the younger generation, the career differences weren’t significant, but in terms of marriage, Song Yaxian was a step behind. She was 27 years old, while her cousins, two years younger, were already married. So during family gatherings, she became the primary target of criticism.

Actually, she and Yang Ming were classmates, but Yang Ming started school early and skipped a grade, making him three years younger. So when Yang Ming extended an olive branch upon their reunion, she was hesitant.

Having a younger husband was a psychological hurdle she couldn’t quite overcome.

Therefore, even though they had gone on several dates and she felt a connection with Yang Ming, she couldn’t decide whether to tell her family about having a boyfriend. If her parents hadn’t been slighted while discussing the birthday banquet with her uncle and aunt the other day, she wouldn’t be in such a hurry for Yang Ming to appear. After all, she still hadn’t figured out how to deal with the three-year age gap.

Originally, she wanted to surprise her family by introducing Yang Ming when he arrived. Who would’ve thought this guy would still not show up by now? She really wanted to call him and tell him not to come, but every time she dialed, she got a ’temporarily unreachable’ message.

But if she just went back now and Yang Ming showed up looking for her, it would be embarrassing. Her eldest cousin would definitely tease her about not being able to manage a man, being stood up the first time he was supposed to visit.

What should she do?

She was worried sick, like a top ready to spin out of control. With the banquet about to start, she couldn’t be absent, but what about this situation? The more she thought about it, the angrier she got, and tears started streaming uncontrollably.

"Third sister, you’re here! I’ve been looking for you!" Little cousin Li Ru from her aunt’s family ran out, grabbing her hand and pulling her inside, "Hurry, hurry, Second Uncle sent me out to find you secretly. If you don’t come in soon, Aunt will seize the opportunity to make trouble."

Song Yaxian sighed heavily and quickly followed Li Ru inside.

"Third sister, why are you crying?" Li Ru glanced at her and noticed something was wrong.

Song Yaxian quickly put on a smile, "Nothing, just some sand in my eyes from standing outside."

Li Ru rolled her eyes, "Come on, third sister, what’s with the act? The sand-in-the-eye excuse is for kids, seriously? You must be mad at Aunt and eldest sister’s unpleasant words.

So what if our eldest sister married an official? What’s the big deal? She always compares you with that. Eldest sister is just insecure because you’re better at school and work, so she deliberately riles you up.

Aunt dotes on eldest sister like she’s precious, so she naturally sides with her. Third sister, listen to me, don’t stoop to their level. One day we’ll marry someone even more powerful and they’ll be green with envy!"

Song Yaxian took a deep breath, her expression relaxed considerably, "You’re pretty good at cheering people up."

"I’m not just comforting you; I’m speaking the truth. How many beautiful girls from Beijing University like you are there, third sister? Hmph, those people are just sour grapes. You don’t have a boyfriend because you’re too excellent and no man is good enough for you yet. I believe, third sister’s future husband will be amazing; he’s heading towards you, step by step..."