446: Qin Yan is more favoured

Qin Yan is more favoured

As the commotion of Qin Yan's gift faded away, everyone's attention was back to the banquet. The soft music that had stopped abruptly started playing again. The banquet hall returned to its previous lively state as if the chaotic scene from before had never happened.0

If there was any difference, it would be that people were looking at Qin Yan with their eyes filled with admiration. Everyone wanted to get close to her. Since she was such a good alchemist, people wished to associate themselves with her. After all, nobody knew when their health would deteriorate. 

Even though these people were not short of money, health matters sometimes made them helpless as sometimes, no matter how much money they were willing to spend, they could not save themselves or their loved ones.

Other than that, the socialites who originally looked down on Qin Yan also came forward to chat with her. Their eyes were filled with curiosity and a hint of hidden adoration.

"Miss Qin, you're so beautiful and your skin is so good. How do you usually take care of your skin? Can you share it with us?"

"Miss Qin, can I add you on WeChat?"

No one knew which girl was the first to muster up the courage to ask this question. Instantly, all the socialites who were chattering and finding excuses to strike up a conversation quieted down. They waited eagerly and expectantly for Qin Yan's reply.

Qin Yan was stunned for a moment. She felt as though she was with a group of kindergarten children. She laughed helplessly and said, "Of course."

She took out her phone to look for her QR code. The socialites were extremely happy. One by one, they took out their phones and scrambled to scan Qin Yan's QR code to add her as a friend. They completely disregarded their statuses as socialites and the elegant demeanor they were supposed to adopt. They were acting as though they would never have the chance to add Qin Yan on WeChat again if they were one step slower.

When the little bun saw this scene, warning alarms rang in his heart. Auntie Yan was already so busy, if these aunties contacted her on WeChat and disturbed her often, when will she find time for him? Already his father occupied half of Auntie Yan's free time! 

Thinking of this, the little bun strutted towards Qin Yan and said timidly, "Auntie Yan!"

Qin Yan heard the little guy's voice and immediately moved towards him, "Darling, what's wrong? Do you need anything?"

"Auntie Yan, I am hungry. Can you feed me? I can't reach the serving counter."

"Sure," Qin Yan held the little bun's hand and said to the socialites, "I'm sorry. The child is hungry. I'll chat with everyone another day."

Sly little thing!

How could they have not have known that this little young master from the Xi family was so cunning! He actually pretended to be hungry to gain Qin Yan's attention. A scheming child!

Meanwhile, the little guy gave a look to the socialites, 'Hmph, don't think that I don't know what you girls are thinking. This is my Auntie Yan, no one can snatch her away from me and no one can take her time!"

The socialites gritted their teeth inwardly, but on the surface, they had to put on a docile and sensible smile. They agreed and said, "It's okay, it's okay. Little young master Xi is hungry. Miss Qin, we'll chat with you another day."

Nie Mianmian watched from where she was and felt as if she had received a heavy blow to the heart. She could only watch Qin Yan chatting happily with the socialites who used to roam around her. 

Qin Yan took the little guy to the serving counter and instructed them to serve the main table. The people of the serving counter were stunned. They didn't know why Qin Yan would say this. They obviously paid the most attention to the main table. They didn't want to lose their jobs.

When they were about to clarify, they felt a pair of eyes glaring coldly at them. When they turned to the little young master of Xi family, they were frightened out of their wits by his gaze. Why was this child so scary? He was clearly a cute child but why was his aura so scary?

The words they were about to speak could not come out of their mouth and they instinctively shut up.

Qin Yan saw that they had heard her and brought the little guy to the main table.

Meanwhile, most of the people looked enviously at Qin Yan. She was just a granddaughter-in-law but she could sit beside Old Master Xi and chat happily with him like family. They immediately felt that Nie Mianmian's earlier actions had meant nothing. No matter how expensive her gift was, it was, nevertheless, something that money could buy. But it was Qin Yan's gift that the Old Master liked.

The alternative explanation was that whether or not one liked the gift depended on who gave it. If someone you liked gave you something, you would appreciate it no matter what it was. If someone you didn't like gave it to you, you would think of it as something that could simply be bought with money no matter how expensive it was. It would not be worth anything.

Moreover, no matter how much money one had, Qin Yan's gift could not be bought as long as she was unwilling to sell it. 

Old Master Xi clearly looked upon Qin Yan very favorably. Qin Yan was also extremely good at pleasing Old Master. It seemed that Qin Yan's status as wife of Young Master Xi was irrefutable.

*

While everyone was focused on the relations of the Xi family and Qin Yan, Qin Yan focused on filling her stomach. She was very hungry till that time. 

The banquet table was a sight to behold, adorned with an array of delectable dishes, from succulent meats to delicate seafood, and a colorful assortment of vegetables. The fragrant aroma of the cuisine filled the air, enticing the guests to indulge in the culinary delights laid before them.

Qin Yan sampled a wide variety of dishes, savoring each bite with delight. She appreciated the exquisite flavors and the masterful culinary skills that had gone into creating this feast. 

Qin Yan hummed a tune happily as the smell of desserts filled her nostrils. Qin Yan pursed her lips, but unfortunately, she couldn't eat it.

At this moment, the waiter split the cake and gave Qin Yan a piece. She licked her lips and glanced at it, but didn't move. 

While Qin Yan partook in everything else with gusto, she discreetly passed over the tempting array of pastries, cakes, and chocolates. It wasn't because she lacked the desire; it was due to a nagging toothache that had plagued her for days. She knew that indulging in sweets would only worsen the pain, so she exercised restraint, even though the temptation was almost irresistible.

Her gaze slowly swept over the cake.

Ah..

She really wanted to eat it.

Resist.

I can do it.

But the sweet smell kept drilling into her nose. Qin Yan sniffed and stood up.

Out of sight, out of mind.

She walked towards the bathroom. She didn't notice that behind her, the little guy looked at the piece of cake and quietly swallowed his saliva. His gaze fell on the cake that was emitting a sweet smell, and he couldn't shift his gaze away. Desserts were too tempting for a child. The little bun couldn't control himself and quickly picked up a fork to take a bite. 

The passing guests looked at the cute child eating the cake bit by bit. Everyone who saw him couldn't help but smile.

*

After finishing her business, Qin Yan walked out of the bathroom. The corridor was silent. Qin Yan raised her eyebrows.

The music in the front hall was also silent. The closer she got to returning, the faster her heart beat.

'What on Earth was going on? Where was everyone?'

Qin Yan could not help but quicken her pace until she saw the crowd in front of her. The atmosphere was strange, and there were also mixed cries. She frowned, feeling that some of those cries were exceptionally familiar.

Just as she was about to squeeze in to take a look, her wrist was suddenly pulled. She turned her head and met a pair of red eyes.

"Inside— What's wrong?"

A socialite who had asked for Qin Yan's WeChat first shook her head, and in the blink of an eye, tears fell. She held Qin Yan's wrist tightly, and with a sobbing voice, she said in a hoarse voice, "Miss Qin, don't look, inside…"

Not long ago, she had seen the little boy who looked like an adult. His mannerisms, his way of talking, everything resembled an adult. It had only been ten minutes, how could there be an accident?

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