Reborn as a Superpower Girl in the 80s
Chapter 979: Dare Not to Add Complications

Chapter 979: Chapter 979: Dare Not to Add Complications

Old Master Geng looked at Luo Siyuan, his eyes full of inquiry, while Tian Wenli, standing next to him, asked contemptuously, "Where is Xiao Luo employed?"

Luo Siyuan replied calmly and firmly, "I work in the technical department of the water supply company."

Tian Wenli’s face showed disdain. "So he’s just an ordinary employee; Yan Qiu’s taste really isn’t that great."

As Luo Qiao and Lu Yichen approached, they overheard Tian Wenli’s remark. Luo Qiao, quick-tempered as ever, was about to retort when she heard Geng Yanqiu beat her to it, "Don’t be so mercenary. I like him, and that’s enough. My affairs do not trouble you, Aunt. You should think about how to save your niece instead."

Tian Wenli had not expected her niece to speak to her like this in front of their father-in-law. Ever since returning from abroad, the girl had become increasingly sharp-tongued, and the actions Tian had taken earlier were proving utterly ineffective.

Whether someone had cured her of the poison or the girl had a unique constitution, she had slipped out of Tian’s control. Now, with her daughter causing trouble with the Rong Family, she dared not make another move.

Old Master Geng noticed that Luo Siyuan’s expression barely changed after hearing his daughter-in-law’s comment, thinking the young man had the ability to keep his composure. With the Geng Family’s support in the future, he was sure Luo Siyuan wouldn’t go wrong. Since his granddaughter liked him, he had no objections either.

He said, smiling, "Don’t be shy. Let Yan Qiu give you a tour of the house."

Luo Siyuan nodded politely: "Okay, thank you."

He handed over the gift he had brought: "This is a gift I prepared for Grandpa. I hope you like it, Grandpa."

Old Master Geng received it with a smile, "You’ve gone to too much trouble."

Tian Wenli’s voice was sharp as she said, "Why don’t we open it and let everyone have a look?"

Facing continuous provocation, Luo Siyuan was vexed and said indifferently, "Sure, let’s open it and take a look."

When the box was opened and the velvet cloth covering it was lifted, a set of white porcelain tea service appeared before everyone—exceptionally exquisite. Unaware of the value of porcelain, Tian Wenli laughed, "For Old Master Geng’s birthday, to give such a trifle, how stingy."

But the connoisseurs nearby realized its significance, exchanging looks of mutual understanding before someone finally spoke up, "This is Tang white porcelain."

Another elder nodded, "This is indeed genuine Tang white porcelain, and the design is rare."

Old Master Geng also carefully picked up a tea bowl to inspect it, confirming it was Tang white porcelain. To avoid any accidents, he exchanged some pleasantries and had it put away.

Tian Wenli wanted to say more but caught a stern glance from Old Master Geng, "Aren’t you going to attend to the ladies over there?"

Tian Wenli couldn’t stay, so she forced a smile, "Alright, I’ll head over now."

Geng Yan Qiu brought Luo Qiao over as she and Lu Yichen entered, "Grandpa, this is my friend Luo Qiao, recognized as Grandpa Yuan’s goddaughter, and this is her husband, Lu Yichen."

Both greeted him at once.

Old Master Geng laughed, "Good, good, good, please make yourselves at home. Yichen, is it? Your grandfather and I are old acquaintances. I even attended your big brother’s wedding. Unfortunately, I was out of town during your wedding and couldn’t make it."

Geng Yan Qiu, with an arm around her grandfather’s, said, "Luo Qiao is Siyuan’s biological sister."

Old Master Geng frowned, and Geng Yan Qiu, sensing what her grandfather was thinking, hurriedly said, "Grandpa, Siyuan and I didn’t meet through Luo Qiao, so please don’t start with your conspiracy theories."

Old Master Geng responded grumpily after hearing his granddaughter, "Women really do throw themselves out there."

At that moment, several of Old Master Geng’s old friends arrived, and he hastened to welcome them.

Geng Yan Qiu also got pulled away by her grandfather, so Luo Qiao took Lu Yichen and her Fourth Brother Luo Siyuan into the yard. There, they overheard Tian Wenli speaking ill of Luo Siyuan.

Luo Qiao became upset and walked over, "If I didn’t know better, I’d think you had a grudge against Geng Yan Qiu, ruining her partner’s reputation like this."

Tian Wenli had met Luo Qiao before and knew she was recognized by the Yuan Family as their god-granddaughter. Seeing none of the Yuan Family present, she scoffed, "The Yuan Family hasn’t arrived yet, and here you are already keen on building connections. How calculative of you."

Luo Qiao replied with a faint smile, "We were guests invited by Geng Yan Qiu. You’re reaching too far. Geng Yan Qiu must feel so unfortunate to have a harmful spirit like you as an aunt, doesn’t she?"

The insinuation unsettled Tian Wenli, leaving her at a loss for words, yet the implication prevented her from taking a risk. She had hoped to use Old Master Geng’s birthday as a pretext to mend relations and seek someone to intercede with the Rong Family on behalf of her daughter. So she dared not cause further issues.

For Tian Wenli, anyone on good terms with Geng Yan Qiu was an enemy. She said dismissively, "Regardless of who invited you, this is the Geng Family’s home. On such a day, it would be best for you to behave."

Luo Qiao chuckled, "I was merely speaking an undeniable truth. Mrs. Geng knows exactly what I mean, don’t you?"