Rebirth: I Am Not the Movie Queen This Time
Chapter 238 - 328: Someone Who Can’t Be Ignored

Chapter 238: Chapter 328: Someone Who Can’t Be Ignored

The banquet had not yet properly started, and most of the guests were being entertained by members of the Su Family or their close associates. Therefore, apart from a few elder gentlemen seated there, there were no other people around.

A few of the elders were engaged in jovial exchanges, both openly and subtly. Suddenly, clear and crisp girl’s voice rang out.

"Grandpa Su, happy birthday."

Everyone paused for a moment and looked up at the arrival of Yan Hui and Wan Chu’er.

Both individuals were very impressive, and even these seasoned elders, accustomed to various types of people, were startled by the handsome young man and beautiful young woman before them.

After the astonishment, came displeasure.

Which family’s descendants were these, lacking in manners, rashly interrupting the elders’ conversation, trying to show off in front of them?!

Humph!

An elder let out a displeased snort.

People at all corners of the banquet hall, who had been paying attention to this area, naturally noticed the displeasure of these respected figures. Some revealed a schadenfreude smile, while others showed the same displeasure and disdain, thinking these two were overestimating themselves.

Old Sir Su, having been addressed by name, first looked towards Wan Chu’er. After squinting his eyes and scrutinizing her, confirming he did not recognize her, he slowly said:

"Are you a classmate invited by Xiao Mei? We’re just a bunch of old men here, not suited to accompany you kids in playing. I’ll call someone from the family to keep you company. Go elsewhere to have fun."

Although Old Sir Su didn’t say anything too harsh, his expression was sharp and he released the pressure of a superior to Wan Chu’er and Yan Hui without any reservation.

The word ’playing’ in particular unequivocally grouped Wan Chu’er and Yan Hui as impolite youngsters.

Yan Hui’s eyebrows quirked slightly. It seemed the old man did not recognize him.

Well, it was normal, having not seen each other for several years.

Worried that Wan Chu’er would be slighted, he spoke up: "Grandpa Su, it’s been a long time since I last saw you. You’re as energetic as ever. I wonder if you still play chess these days?"

Old Sir Su shifted his gaze to Yan Hui. Those who were familiar with him knew that he had not touched chess in a long time.

He used to be very fond of playing chess, and many were unaware of the reason why he suddenly stopped playing.

More than a decade ago, Old Su went to Old Sir Zhong’s traditional home, but Zhong was too busy to attend to him.

As an ardent chess fan, he started playing chess with Yan Hui, who was playing alone at the time, while waiting for Zhong. In just an hour, he was checkmated ten times by Yan Hui.

Old Su felt that having played chess for so many years and still unable to beat a teenager was a joke, and so he never played again.

After taking a careful look at Yan Hui, he suddenly slapped his thigh and laughed:

"It turns out to be you, kid. Where have you been these past few years? Why haven’t you come to visit this old man?"

Seeing Old Su suddenly become enthusiastic, the other elders also began to wonder who this outstanding young man was.

Old Su, noticing the other elders’ curiosity, laughed and said:

"This is Yan Hui, a child brought back from the orphanage by the old chief. Quite extraordinary. The old chief has always praised him highly."

The audience ’oh-ed’ in realization, and their gaze towards Yan Hui softened a lot.

Yan Hui smiled and pointed at Wan Chu’er, saying, "This is Wan Chu’er."

He wanted Old Su to take Wan Chu’er more seriously, but unfortunately, Old Su simply thought Wan Chu’er was Yan Hui’s female companion and was still smiling, ready to chat more with Yan Hui.

"Not bad, not bad. It seems you have achieved much. The old chief’s efforts weren’t in vain."

Yan Hui humbly replied, "It’s just a bit of work done, nothing worthy of mentioning."

This response instantly earned the approval of the elders. So humble!

Elder Su looked at the elegant and graceful Yan Hui before him. With a shift of his gaze, he noticed his granddaughter Xiao Mei not far away, looking in this direction. He beckoned and said:

"Xiao Mei, come over here."

Su Xiaomei was startled internally, speculating about the reason her grandfather was summoning her. Although she was flustered inside, years of upbringing allowed her to appear composed and graceful on the surface.

"Grandpa."

Elder Su smiled and pointed at Yan Hui: "Come, get to know each other. Xiao Hui, this is my granddaughter Su Xiaomei. Xiao Mei, this is a junior I highly appreciate, very outstanding. You should interact more with Yan Hui and learn from his strengths."

Su Xiaomei was somewhat dumbfounded. Grandpa is being too obvious.

Anyone could see that Grandpa was playing matchmaker, trying to set her up with the excellent Yan Hui.

But Yan Hui has Wan Chu’er, who is quite a handful, by his side.

Has Wan Chu’er not revealed anything to Grandpa yet?

Su Xiaomei felt her heart suddenly lift, silently praying, Wan Chu’er, please don’t make trouble.

"Pfft"

Suddenly, a playful laugh rang out, and Old Sir Su’s smiling face froze. He looked up at Wan Chu’er again; the disdain in his eyes was unmistakable.

Old Sir Su hadn’t said anything when an elder in a Zhongshan suit next to him spoke up first: "Young lady, what are you laughing at?"

The chill in his voice made people shiver uncontrollably.

The one laughing was Wan Chu’er.

Wan Chu’er, unfazed by the intimidation from the old men, crisply said:

"Grandpa Su might not know, but the Yan Hui you want to introduce to your granddaughter is someone Zheng Yun fancies. Zheng Yun has been proclaiming everywhere that Yan Hui is her boyfriend.

And your granddaughter Su Xiaomei, in her efforts to bring Zheng Yun and Yan Hui together, even became a pawn in Zheng Yun’s hands, earning her a reprimand for it."

After hearing Wan Chu’er’s words, the air in the room instantly grew tense.

Elder Su narrowed his eyes slightly, a faint smile on his lips, but he turned to ask Yan Hui:

"Xiao Hui, are you and little Yun together?

That’s very good; the two of you have grown up around the old marshal, so you know each other quite well.

When the two of you have your grand wedding, I must ask for a couple of drinks to celebrate."

Directly ignoring Wan Chu’er, but some people are not so easy to overlook.

"Pfft!"

Another untimely laugh sounded.

This time, the smile disappeared from Elder Su’s face. He looked sharply at Wan Chu’er.

"Young lady, do you find what I said amusing?"

Su Xiaomei’s complexion also turned deathly pale, Wan Chu’er was truly intent on ruining her grandpa’s birthday banquet, she couldn’t help but say:

"Wan Chu’er, how can you be so ill-mannered, talking like this in front of so many elders, it’s truly improper."

Wan Chu’er’s facial expression remained amused, ignoring Su Xiaomei and earnestly said to Old Sir Su:

"You might not be aware, but just now Yan Hui made it very clear in front of Zheng Yun..."

"Grandpa Su, gentlemen, Yan Hui, Xiao Mei, what are you discussing? It seems like a deep conversation." Zheng Yun’s voice suddenly cut in, interrupting Wan Chu’er’s following statements.

Wan Chu’er paused, glancing at Zheng Yun, eager to see how she would salvage the situation.