After Bankruptcy, the Billionaire Asked Me to Marry Him!
Chapter 419: Aren’t you afraid of being misunderstood by others?

Chapter 419: Chapter 419: Aren’t you afraid of being misunderstood by others?

[If you don’t welcome Ye Xiaoli, then I won’t come!]

[Happy Birthday!]

It seemed certain she wouldn’t welcome Ye Li, yet in the chatbox, Xiao Bao sent a happy wish.

Looking again at her frustrated reply, stating she would welcome Ye Li as long as she was willing to attend.

Right after that, Xiao Bao replied ’good’ and rarely sent a spinning and jumping little bear emoji.

On one hand, thinking she invited Ye Li, which made him so happy.

On the other, thinking he’s happy just to be able to play with Ye Li again.

Two thoughts intertwined, the initial excitement and thrill at the upcoming birthday and introducing Xiao Bao to the rich circle changed completely.

Lin Kerou was feeling utterly awful!

After a night’s sleep, Lin Kerou’s mood shifted from cloudy to clear.

Compared to Ye Li, Xiao Bao was the focal point.

As long as Xiao Bao was willing to show up.

As long as everyone in Imperial Capital’s rich circle knew that the precious young master of the Fu Family was her son.

That would be enough!

Instruct the butler.

Confirm the menu.

Invite guests.

The entire day, though at the company, Lin Kerou was constantly preparing for the Friday night birthday banquet.

A styling team came to the apartment, and after an afternoon of makeup and styling, appearing in front of the floor-length mirror, the woman looked graceful and dignified like a black swan.

Lin Kerou was satisfied.

Before going out, thinking of something, Lin Kerou turned back to the bedroom, and took out the pink gift box from the drawer.

Inside the box was the pink sapphire butterfly brooch Xiao Bao had given her.

Didn’t quite match her makeup and aura today.

Yet thinking of tonight’s purpose, Lin Kerou unhesitatingly pinned the brooch onto the chest of her gown.

As the evening dried, the sky bar atop Yunjing Hotel was bustling with people.

The men were all drawn by Fengya Media.

The women came for the signature on the invitation letter.

Fu Family, Lin Kerou.

The noble ladies receiving the invitations saw those words at first glance and followed up with phone calls to clarify among themselves.

All puzzled.

No family with the surname Lin among the Imperial Capital’s elites.

Lin Kerou’s name was even more unheard of.

Only those ladies with ties to the third Lady of the Fu Family, Du Yunshuang, had a vague impression.

Lin Kerou, seems to be Du Yunshuang’s niece?

Until the business socializing after New Year’s, Lin Kerou, with the title of deputy general manager of Fengya Media, danced gracefully and deftly in various alcohol meets.

For a long time, the rich circle speculated on the origin of Ms. Lin.

Now, the invitation revealed the answer.

Lin Kerou, not just the third Lady Fu’s niece but also connected to the Fu Family?

Invited.

Curious.

And those sneaking in for gossip photos.

Just past seven, the banquet hall was already brimming with fashionably dressed guests and endless laughter.

In the center of the crowd, wearing a black deep V gown, elegantly composed, Lin Kerou was like the moon surrounded by stars.

But her eyes were fixed on the banquet hall doors.

The quiet in the corridor allowed the sound of respectful greetings to "Uncle Fu" from the attendants to be heard.

Lin Kerou heard it.

The other guests heard it too.

Not to mention many guests were hoping by chance to encounter Uncle Fu.

Seeing Lin Kerou moving forward, everyone in the hall looked over.

The glass doors parted, revealing the tall and robust silhouette of the man.

Black suit, white shirt.

Expression indifferent.

One hand holding the hand of a handsome boy in a British-style little suit.

The other hand around Ye Li in a champagne-colored gown.

Fu Yanci entered the hall, slightly nodding to the watching crowd, "Good evening, everyone..."

"Good evening, Uncle Fu!"

"Didn’t expect Uncle Fu to come..."

"Uncle Fu..."

Amidst the lively voices, everyone couldn’t help but look at Lin Kerou.

Eyes full of curiosity.

Lin Kerou and Uncle Fu...

Before the crowd could figure out any clue, Lin Kerou crouched down, affectionately taking the boy’s hand beside Fu Yanci, "Xiao Bao, thank you for attending mom’s birthday banquet!"

???

!!!

Some were shocked.

Some were incredulous!

Only now did everyone understand what the "Fu Family Lin Kerou" on the invitation meant.

So, this child was born by Lin Kerou?

With whom?

Men of appropriate age in the Fu Family, married or not, none have recently had any scandal about illegitimate children?

Or, was it the late Young Master Fu of the Fu Family?

Or...

No one dared to guess the second half of that.

Looking at Xiao Bao.

Then looking at Fu Yanci.

Finally, eyes landed on Ye Li.

Guests exchanged glances as if discovering a major secret.

"Xiao Bao, thank you for the butterfly brooch for mom, mom loves it!"

Lin Kerou beamed brightly.

Xiao Bao shook his head: No need to thank!

Standing up again, Lin Kerou looked at Fu Yanci, "Yanci, thank you for coming with Ye Li!"

"No need,"

Fu Yanci replied in a deep voice, "If you must thank someone, thank Xiao Bao! If not for him, I wouldn’t have come."

Expression stiffened, recovering quickly, Lin Kerou smiled and nodded, reaching to hold Xiao Bao’s hand, "Xiao Bao, shall mom take you for ice cream?"

Xiao Bao shook his head, shrinking behind Fu Yanci.

Afraid of being called out by Fu Yanci for acting like a shy girl despite being a boy.

Immediately released Fu Yanci’s hand, walking to the other side to hold Ye Li’s hand.

Paused for a moment, Lin Kerou’s smile nearly faltered.

No worries!

Xiao Bao was here!

Fu Yanci was here too!

As long as they were present, she’d be already more than halfway successful!

"Please come in..."

Stepping aside to let Fu Yanci and company enter the hall, Lin Kerou turned around, her smile brighter, radiating a stronger aura than just moments earlier.

The noble ladies exchanged a glance, eyes settling on Fu Yanci.

Even if it was clear Uncle Fu was here solely for the child by his side.

Yet, that was the child that Lin Kerou gave birth to.

Looking again at the child holding Ye Li’s hand, appearing very reliant, and Ye Li warmly caring for him.

The expression on the noble ladies’ faces became even more colorful.

By the floor-to-ceiling window in the banquet hall, Ye Li poked Fu Yanci, "Aren’t you afraid of misunderstandings?"

"Misunderstandings of what?"

Gaze swept over Lin Kerou, flitting like a butterfly among the guests, Fu Yanci coldly said, "Misunderstand who she is to the Fu Family? Or, misunderstand Xiao Bao as my son? She’s clearly trying to tie herself to the Fu Family, whether for Xiao Bao or something else, we’ll have to wait for her to reveal her cards."

"If her goal is Xiao Bao, she’s destined for wishful thinking. If it’s for other reasons..."

Though he didn’t know what, Fu Yanci felt that someone like Lin Kerou wasn’t even considered a rival, let alone an enemy.

He really need not spend any effort on her.

As long as he quietly watched her perform until the day she couldn’t carry on.

Glanced at Xiao Bao, taking a small bowl of ice cream from the waiter, walking toward Ye Li.

Looking back at Ye Li, Fu Yanci’s eyes softened with laughter, "Ah Li, as long as you don’t misunderstand me, I’m not afraid."