Contract Marriage: Billionaire and His Deaf Wife
Chapter 279: Taking Her Back to the Xiao Family (2)

Chapter 279: Chapter 279: Taking Her Back to the Xiao Family (2)

Lobsters from across the Atlantic, having taken off from afar early in the morning, crossing the ocean, are rushing to arrive in their freshest form for tonight’s Xiao Family birthday banquet.

The younger guests could hardly hide their joy, anticipating delicious food and fun activities, with a grand social dance this evening. The attendees would all be sons and daughters of wealthy families, creating the perfect opportunity for a romantic encounter.

Lin Yishan looked at the groups of lively young men and women, and she couldn’t help but feel envious. If she hadn’t been engaged, she would be among them, being pursued by some handsome and talented men.

But now, it was obvious that the role of the leading lady had changed.

As soon as Su Yixia entered the gates of the Xiao Family, she immediately caught the attention of many.

A beauty is a beauty. With her watery big eyes, willow-like eyebrows, and lips that seemed to smile yet pout in a rosy flush, her smile was as warm as the breeze of March.

Before long, many were whispering inquiries about which family’s daughter she was.

Recalling her own important role as a matchmaker, Lin Yishan weighed her options and let go of Wa Zicong’s arm, whispering, "I’ve got something to take care of, I’ll be right back."

Wa Zicong seemed to know whom she was about to meet and snorted lightly through his nostrils, "Remember last time, it was I who fired her. You handle it."

Lin Yishan immediately soothed his arm, saying, "I know, she’s not as important as you are. Besides, I’ve always been the one giving orders, not her. I have something on her."

The implication of her last statement, whether intentional or not, presented that pure young lady’s other side to him once more. Wa Zicong slightly furrowed his brows but said nothing, letting her go to talk to Su Yixia.

When Su Yixia found herself surrounded by several men, she felt quite pleased with herself. She felt as though the heartache caused by someone’s venomous words last time had finally healed.

She was a fresh flower, how could she ever belong in cow dung.

When she went to the restroom midway to touch up her makeup, Lin Yishan came over and smiled at her, "How does it feel, different now that you’re here?"

Su Yixia only had one regret—out of her family of four, only she was invited.

"There’s no helping it." Lin Yishan explained, "The Xiao Family’s security measures limit the number of guests, not just anyone can enter here. Did you see, weren’t you asked to turn in your phone when you came in?"

Indeed, such strict security measures were surprising. To enter, one didn’t just undergo a full body scan at the security gate, but also had to open their bag for inspection. Even mobile phones had to be handed over. To contact the outside world, one could only use the landline phones provided by the Xiao Family on the premises.

"It’s mainly because people here are not allowed to take photos. With today’s smartphones capable of doing just about anything, it’s too unsafe," Lin Yishan said.

Su Yixia could roughly understand that the Xiao Family liked to keep a low profile and did not want to show off events like Grandma Xiao’s eightieth birthday to the media, not even the slightest detail.

One might say that the owners of the Xiao Family highly valued their privacy. They did not allow their private lives to be disclosed indiscriminately.

Or in other words, shouldn’t it be called, ’Do not air one’s dirty laundry in public’?

"It’s for the best." Lin Yishan was not only used to this practice of the Xiao Family but actually quite approved of it, "Even if something happens to a guest here, it’s still well concealed, isn’t it?"

Su Yixia’s eyes flashed, and she pulled Lin Yishan into a corner, saying, "My brother said he was absolutely not mistaken; he saw her again entering that office called Tang Sili. That’s your uncle’s man, right?"

Lin Yishan’s mood, which had seemed pretty good, undoubtedly plummeted upon hearing these words, and she said anxiously, "What does she want to do? I could never have guessed she was that type of person."