Rebirth Counterattack with Space
Chapter 271 - 263: Surprise

Chapter 271: Chapter 263: Surprise

"Fine, we’ll exchange contact information later. I’ve got loads of dirt on Gu Meng from when he was a kid that even my aunt and uncle don’t know about. When we share it, if he ever dares to bully you, don’t hesitate to pull it out and use it to tell on him."

Lu Yun instantly took a liking to Jiang Xiuwan and, because she had more interactions with Gu Meng, knew just how much Gu Meng cared about his girlfriend, so she immediately sold him out without reservation.

"Lu Yun, aren’t you being a little too cruel?" Gu Meng fumed in the background, stamping his feet. The thought of his childhood mischief being exposed to his girlfriend didn’t scare him because she’d tattle, but because he would lose face big time.

"Heh, really?"

Lu Yun didn’t even bother with Gu Meng’s tantrum and left him with a provocative smile as she strode away, leaving Gu Meng behind, red-faced and neck bulging with anger.

This cousin was too much. Ever since they were little, this was how it was between them. Every time they met, it wouldn’t be long before conflicts arose. And every time, he was the one unilaterally bullied. He thought that growing up and living far apart might improve the situation, but look now, it was the same as ever.

Spiteful, huh? He’s not clueless. The way she acted today was definitely because yesterday evening, he couldn’t help but give Shitou a bit of a hard time, wasn’t it?

Girls are so outgoing. Gu Meng pursed his lips and sent a gaze filled with infinite grievance toward Lu Yun as she ascended the spiral staircase step by step.

Jiang Xiuwan couldn’t help but feel revitalized at the sight of his frustrated expression. She covered her mouth and giggled stealthily, the frustration she’d been holding inside her instantly dissipated. She decided then that it was essential to become good friends with this cousin who made an excellent first impression...

Those present, like Lu Aiguo, Xia Yuan, Shitou, and others, were so used to Lu Yun and Gu Meng’s quarreling that it seemed no one found their skirmish particularly noteworthy, so surprisingly, no one paid much attention.

In Shitou’s eyes, as long as his silly girl wasn’t at a disadvantage, there was no need to get involved. Moreover, there was a sense of someone standing up for him in there, so when he passed by Gu Meng, he cheerfully patted him on the shoulder and cast a friendly glance at Jiang Xiuwan. The whisper he left behind nearly choked Gu Meng to death.

Not to mention Gu Meng huffing with rage to the side, Jiang Xiuwan couldn’t help but "giggle" with laughter. She had clearly heard Shitou’s remark, "How did a nice Chinese cabbage end up getting pushed over by a pig?"

After having a good laugh, she asked, "Gu Meng, who is this? He’s so handsome."

"Who else would it be? My future brother-in-law, just got engaged..." Gu Meng’s lips twitched, and he rolled his eyes, clearly annoyed, "Really, it’s a case of a woman leading her husband."

Hearing "a woman leading her husband," Shitou, already far away, drew back his spiritual power, his smile lingering as he decided not to pursue Gu Meng’s deliberate "difficulty" from last night anymore...

By the time Lu Yun finally changed into her evening gown and came downstairs, the other guests hadn’t arrived yet, but members of the Pei family had already made it there first.

"Xiaoyun, Grandpa and Grandma wish you a happy birthday."

Seeing Lu Yun descend the stairs, Pei Qingyuan and Zhang Min approached and handed over a beautifully wrapped gift box.

"Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma." Lu Yun accepted the gift with both hands and thanked them with a smile.

Pei Shaohua also presented a gift.

"Xiaoyun, happy birthday to you as well. This is from Pei Kun and me." Ding Luoluo also stepped forward with a smile, handing her a neatly wrapped gift box.

"Thank you." Lu Yun received the gift and thanked her sincerely.

After the Pei family members gave their gifts, the Lu family and Jiang Xiuwan also had gifts to offer. There were so many presents that in the end, everyone helped carry the gifts up to Lu Yun’s room in the villa before they were finished.

The sky outside gradually darkened, and the lights that had been set up inside and outside the villa were already lit, suddenly making the courtyard as bright as day. At this time, the guests invited by the Lu family began to arrive one after another.

The first to arrive were Lu Yun’s classmates, who all knew about the Lu Family’s wealth, but the shock of seeing it up close was different. Most of them came over to extend birthday wishes, leaving behind gifts, even though they were told that no gifts were necessary. Yet, the majority still brought them. Those few who didn’t felt extremely awkward.

"Happy birthday, Lu Yun."

Feng Sijia and Wu Xiuyu arrived at the Lu Family’s villa with their classmates on the shuttle bus that the Lu Family had waited for them at the school gate. As soon as the bus entered the villa area, they were full of admiration.

Wanting to talk more with Lu Yun, they deliberately waited until the end to step forward. The two handed over their prepared birthday gifts before Wu Xiuyu began to express her feelings, "Lu Yun, your family’s villa is so big."

"Yeah, and there are even ponds, rock gardens, and gazebos in the courtyard. It feels almost like an ancient mansion, doesn’t it?" Feng Sijia also wore a face full of envy. Living in a place like this was something many people wouldn’t dare to dream of in their entire lives.

"By the way, Lu Yun, why have you not been to school for several days?" Wu Xiuyu asked curiously.

"I might take some time off school because something has come up at home..." Lu Yun had not managed to finish speaking when Shitou came over, "Xiaoyun, Mom and Dad are calling you..."

"Okay, I’ll be right there." Lu Yun smiled and replied to Shitou, then looked apologetically at Wu Xiuyu and Feng Sijia.

"Help yourselves to some food for now. We’re having a buffet-style dinner tonight. Apart from the hot and cold dishes inside, if you like barbecue or something, you can have the chef grill it for you in the garden."

"Sure, go ahead and greet the other guests. We’ll go in and take a look ourselves." Wu Xiuyu and Feng Sijia nodded and glanced curiously at Shitou, although they knew it wasn’t the time to keep Lu Yun chatting.

They headed together into the house. "Doesn’t Xiaoyun have just one younger brother? Who is this person?" Feng Sijia wondered aloud.

"Maybe a cousin or something," Wu Xiuyu speculated.

"If he’s a cousin, how come he calls Lu Yun’s parents Dad and Mom too?"

"Lu Yun never said they were her parents, did she?"

"Right."

"Still, it’s strange that Lu Yun mentioned taking a break from school because of some family issue. It’s really curious what it could be that she’s making such a big decision for."

"Exactly, it’s unbelievable."

...

The Lu Family’s birthday party was very well prepared; the main event was held in the specialized banquet hall with a well-known television host, which made the atmosphere lively and full of laughter.

...

When it came time for the elders to give their speeches during the birthday celebration, Qin Xinqi, Lu Yun’s classmate, was so astonished that he nearly dropped his drink that he was holding.

His mouth formed an ’O’ shape as he gaped at the stage, then swiftly scanned around, and sure enough, he saw the Pei Family, all present without exception.

He was overwhelmed with shock. The person the Pei Family had gotten engaged to yesterday was... At this moment, his only thought was, could it be that the Pei Family regarded Lu Yun, their prospective granddaughter-in-law, so highly? Otherwise, why would Mr. Pei and the madame make a personal appearance?

Qin Xinqi bowed his head to hide his emotions, suddenly feeling fortunate that he had never offended Lu Yun. It turned out that the family he thought was just "nouveau riche" actually had such deep connections. No wonder his family kept telling him not to underestimate anyone while outside...