CEO Husband Please Be Refrained

Luxury cars lined up neatly at the entrance. Such a scene was comparable to the annual famous car show. There was still an hour to go from the time printed on the invitation card. A lot of guests had already arrived, showing respect to the Xia Family. As soon as the guests arrived, servants assigned to guide and receive gifts would usher the guests to the other hall. Only relatives were allowed in the inner hall. Distant relatives arrived one after another, after dropping the gift, they were also being escorted to the outer hall.  

In the inner hall, close relatives of the Xia Family were chatting with each other while enjoying the refreshment provided. 

Suddenly, someone asked in curiosity, “Why is there no sign of Niece Weilan?” 

“Sis Weilan is preparing tonight’s menu, she’s still busy at the moment.” 

Xia Roulin sat beside Old master Xia, smiling sweetly as she replied, hinting that Xia Weilan was not efficient thus she is still in a flurry now. 

Old master Xia frowned as he heard that. Originally, taking charge of food ingredients was a small trivial matter to Old master Xia. Xia Family had wide social connections, it was only a word to get something. But Old master Xia had forgotten that Xia Weilan had never done all those before and let alone any social connections or channels. The butler that was sent to assist Xia Weilan was rejected by her. 

“Butler Zhao, go check on the young miss.” 

It finally crossed Old master Xia’s mind that Xia Weilan might have come across some challenges after realizing that she had not shown up until now. Right at this moment, the curtain of the entrance was suddenly lifted. A gust of wind blew and a girl without makeup walked in. 

The girl wore a purple flower strapped dress, her hair was pulled into a neat bun at the back of her head with a small ribbon floating behind. She looked pure and beautiful with a sweet look on her face. 

“Hello, Grandpa, and all aunties and uncles.” 

A faint wooden fragrant filled the room the moment Xia Weilan appeared. It made one take a deep breath unconsciously, making them feel carefree and happy. Could it be that Xia Weilan was a fairy on earth?  

Relatives already liked Xia Weilan from the very first moment they saw her. Before this, they had always thought that Xia Weilan was an ugly looking wild child, they had not expected that she was such a beauty. They were all stunned at this very moment. With everyone sizing her, Xia Weilan walked beside Old master Xia naturally without any fear. 

“Xia-er!” Old master Xia looked at Xia Weilan in admiration. 

She was not overly formal yet maintaining a suitable level of elegance. Anyone would not have anything to pick on seeing her as such.  

Old master Xia was delighted, he asked, “Everything’s ready my child?” 

“Yes, Grandpa.” 

Such a brief conversation had already exposed Old master Xia’s preference toward Xia Weilan. 

“How come you got busy until now? If you come across any trouble, don’t keep it to yourself. You can come to speak to your uncle.” 

Old master Xia’s brother who was the second elder in the family blew out a mouthful of smoke, posing the image of an elder. 

“Yes I will Uncle,” Xia Weilan replied politely. 

Second master Xia hummed coldly and blew out another mouthful of smoke. Previously, Old master Xia didn’t have an heir, Xia Family business would definitely be passed down to Second master Xia. But now, Second master Xia felt that the duck that was almost in his hands was about to run away.  He couldn’t even sleep peacefully because of this.

Compared to the quiet inner hall, the outer hall was very lively. However, Ouyang Mingqi was behaving like himself, he kept looking at the direction of the inner hall. Desserts, fruits and drinks lined up beside him but he had not touched any of those. He only smiled perfunctory, waiting for Xia Weilan to come out. 

“Old master Xia is here!” 

“Quick, look, is that Miss Xia?” Someone suddenly called out beside him, bringing him back to earth.  

Ouyang Mingqi straightened his back and turned his head toward that direction eagerly. An old man with hair all white slowly walked out in a black dragon-patterned Tang suit. Standing beside him were two girls in their youth. One was grandeur as a peony, the other was tranquil as an iris. Ouyang Mingqi immediately fixed his gaze on Xia Weilan’s bare but tender face. His heart beat like a drum for no reason. She was stunning, and her shining and splendid temperament reached out into everyone’s heart. 

At this moment, everyone started to move forward. Even Ouyang Mingqi also started to make a move. 

“Old master Xia,” Ouyang Mingqi squeezed through the crowds and stood opposite Xia Weilan. 

He cupped his hands in obeisance and greeted, “Old master Xia, Mingqi had prepared a birthday gift for you, I wished you health and longevity.” 

“Thank you, Mingqi,” Old master Xia nodded. 

 

Xia Weilan swept a glance over Ouyang Minqi and turned away with an emotionless face. Her obvious action made Ouyang Mingqi’s chest tighten again and again. The depressed feeling went down and rose, and went back down again.  Very quickly, a lot of people started to follow the crowd. Soon, congratulatory greetings were heard again and again. 

“Congratulations Old master!” 

“Old master is looking as good as ever!” 

“Thanks everyone,” Old master Xia replied. 

“Grandpa, I’ve prepared a violin performance for you. I wished you longevity.”  

Every year, Xia Roulin would perform during the birthday party. It was the usual practice. Shortly after, a servant delivered the piece of musical instrument. Xia Roulin deliberately glanced at Xia Weilan. A look of delight flashed across her eyes, she placed the violin on her shoulder. 

Soon, the quiet outer hall was filled with mellifluous melodies. As soon as the melody stopped, claps of thunder were heard.

Xia Welan also clapped, a moderate smile formed on her face. 

“Did you enjoy it, Grandpa?” 

“Yes, I liked it!” Old master Xia stroked Xia Roulin’s hair in affection, it wasn’t difficult to tell that he was delighted. 

Xia Roulin asked Xia Weilan, “Sis, what did you get for Grandpa’s birthday?” 

Xia Weilan smiled faintly, “Grandpa, did you like my gift?” 

“Yes, of course, Xia-er’s gift was extraordinary,” said Old master Xia.

Their conversation had instantly made everyone curious. 

“Why don’t you bring it out so that all of us can have a look? I am also curious to know why grandpa liked it so much,” Xia Roulin didn’t miss any opportunity to humiliate Xia Weilan. 

She had a feeling that Xia Weilan was not able to give anything presentable. Moreover, nothing could be more sincere than her performing a song personally. 

“Grandpa, I think you can open the present by yourself, there’s no need to show it around,” Xia Weilan said coldly. 

This statement had made Xia Roulin gritted her teeth. 

“No, I am very curious. I want to see it now,” Xia Roulin said impatiently. 

She couldn’t wait to humiliate Xia Weilan. 

“Grandpa, the gift is yours now, I’ll let you decide.” 

“Alright, since everyone is curious. Butler Liu, go to my room and take the two boxes on my desk.” 

Old master Xia added, “Handle with care.” 

“Yes!” Butler Liu bowed and retreated. He quickly returned with two boxes in his hands. Two boxes, one big and the other one small. It looked ordinary from the outside. 

“What is it?” Xia Weilan pretended to be curious and picked a box and opened it by herself.