It's fine as long as it can make it onto the bestseller list, no need to be too greedy:)

  Ye Qinglan couldn't help but laugh at Zhou Mama's extremely painful expression.

  I thought it was a big deal!

  "Madam has prepared a whole box of jewelry for Second Miss," Mother Zhou grumbled, "How about you? Shouldn't she have prepared some for you too? But until now, there's not even a hint, can't just wear the usual ones tomorrow!"

  Tomorrow is Changyuan Bo's 60th birthday banquet, and there will be many guests coming to congratulate him. This is also the young lady's first appearance in the Beijing noblewoman circle. It can't be too shabby!

  Ye Qinglan didn't mind, and smiled casually: "Mother is probably too busy, didn't think about these things. Forget it, don't be so petty over this small matter."

  Xue was probably so angry today that she almost vomited blood, how could she still have the mood to care about these things.

  Besides, tomorrow's birthday banquet has nothing to do with her, the real show is on Ye Qingning. Why bother stealing the spotlight?

  Zhou's mother still had some resentment, but since her master was calm and didn't mind at all, she naturally couldn't say anything more. She muttered a few words under her breath and then shut up.

  Nothing happened that night.

  The next morning, Ye Qinglan got up early. After dressing neatly, she went to pay her respects to Lady Xue.

  It's a coincidence, after walking for just a few steps, I ran into Ye Qingfu.

  Ye Qingfu today is obviously dressed up, the color of her dress is very bright, she wears exquisite and beautiful hairpins on her head, and her face is also thinly applied with powder. At first glance, it seems that she has added a few more colors to her usual appearance, and also looks more mature.

  People need clothes, this statement is indeed true.

  In comparison, Ye Qinglan's attire seemed a bit shabby. Although her dress was new, the style wasn't particularly impressive. The accessories she wore weren't especially valuable either. However, Ye Qinglan's natural beauty still managed to outshine Ye Qingfu, who was adorned with flowers.

  Ye Qingfu was confined to her room for two days, suppressing a belly full of resentment. She glared fiercely at Ye Qinglan, then let out a heavy hum and walked into the house with her head held high.

  Ye Qinglan smiled casually and followed Ye Qingfu into the house.

  Xue Shi and Ye Chengli were also dressed in new attire.

  Ye Qinglan glanced at Ye Chengli and couldn't help but secretly praise him. Ye Chengli had a tall and straight figure, handsome looks, and was at the age when a man is most mature and charming. Today, wearing a dark blue satin robe, he looked even more elegant and refined.

  Ye Yuanshou and Xue Yushu each wore new clothes, making a handsome young couple. But with the mature and elegant Ye Chengli standing beside them, they suddenly lost their luster.

  Ye Qinglan couldn't help but take a few more glances at her cheap father, secretly regretting it in her heart. Such a high-quality man, yet he's the biological father of this body. She could only take a few more looks to satisfy her cravings.

  Ye Yuanzhou glanced at Ye Qinglan a few times without leaving any trace, before shifting his gaze away.

  This subtle movement fell into Xue's eyes, and Xue's smile paused for a moment before smiling as if nothing had happened: "Today is your grandfather's 60th birthday, a grand festive day with many guests coming and going. You must be careful with what you say and do. Listen more and speak less, got it?"

  Ye Yuanzhou and others responded in unison.

  Ye Chengli added a few more words of advice. Nothing more than "don't run around randomly" and "speak with restraint".

  Yè Qīngfú hastily replied: "Daughter will definitely remember father's words."

  She looked so confident, and Ye Chengli didn't want to pour cold water on her enthusiasm, so he nodded with a smile. Ye Qingfu suddenly felt a sense of pride and glanced over at him intentionally or unintentionally, the corners of his eyes gleaming with amusement.

  Who can't pretend to be clever! Hmph, this time she's gotten ahead of me, has she?!

  Ye Qinglan secretly smiled in her heart and didn't bother to argue with her.

  A large group of people left the Holwind Institute and soon arrived at Changhetang. The people from the Long House and the Second House also came.

  Changyuan Bo Ye Sheng sat upright in his armchair, with a ruddy complexion and a spirited appearance. A rare smile spread across his face. Beside him, Madame Jiang, Changyuan Bo's wife, also wore a smiling expression.

  Ye Chengren and Zheng led the way, leading all the members of the Ye family to pay their respects to Ye Sheng. The congratulatory gift was naturally already prepared, a coral tree about four feet high.

  As soon as the coral tree appeared, everyone in the house was amazed.

  Coral is already rare, and one of this size that's intact is extremely hard to come by.

  Ye Qinglan was staring intently. What a joke, in modern times such treasures are displayed in museums. Where can you get the chance to see them up close? With such a good opportunity, I must take a good look to make it worthwhile.

  Ye Sheng's heart was filled with great joy, and he smiled as he said: "This coral is indeed rare, you have a good eye for things." Something so precious isn't something that can be bought just because one has money.

  Ye Chengren and Zheng's family exchanged a few humble words, but both had smiles on their faces.

  The Li family saw the eldest room's congratulatory gift take the lead, and naturally did not want to show weakness. After the birthday celebration, with a smile, she personally opened the brocade box. A pair of jade Ruyi, completely flawless, suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes.

  Everyone's eyes lit up.

  This pair of jade Ruyi is of excellent quality, with a smooth and translucent texture, obviously not an ordinary product. What's even more rare is that the two jade Ruyi have exactly the same texture, without any deviation. Obviously, it was carved from a single piece of jade stone divided into two pieces.

  Jiang smiled and praised: "This pair of jade Ruyi is truly top-notch."

  Mr. Li was delighted in his heart, but on the surface he tried to make a humble and low-key appearance: "This piece of jade came purely by chance, it was brought back from Yunnan by my son-in-law's brother last year, I heard that my daughter-in-law was preparing for a gift, so she sent it over. This is okay, but the craftsmanship is exquisite, it's hard to find such skilled craftsmen, with just this piece of jade, one wrong cut would ruin everything. My daughter-in-law invited the most famous craftsman in Beijing, and spent three whole months carving out this pair of jade Ruyi."

  Ye Sheng stroked his beard and smiled.

  Mr. Li showed off and was in a very good mood. He smiled and stood aside.

  Zheng's eyes flashed, and she smiled slightly, her lips curling up at the corners.

  The Li family's maternal home, although not comparable to the Zheng Guo Gong Fu, is also a large clan. The Li family also has an elder brother who is extremely skilled at currying favor, with a low-ranking official position as only a Ministry of Revenue staff member, but he is a smooth talker and has made a fortune by unknown means.

  Li was deeply proud of his elder brother and often mentioned him from time to time. However, in Zheng's eyes, a mere sixth-grade official was hardly worth mentioning.

  After waiting for half a day, it was finally the turn of the Sanfang people to take the stage.

  Ye Qinglan followed Ye Qingfu and knelt down, knocking her head on the ground several times. In her heart, she was secretly grumbling, today was really a big loss. She had never kowtowed to anyone except her parents since she was little!

  After finishing the ceremony of paying respects and wishing longevity, it was time for the most eye-catching part - giving gifts.

  Ye Chengli was well-prepared and gave a calm order. Immediately, four sturdy young men carried in a heavy red wooden trunk.

  Everyone's gaze fell on the large, astonishing red wooden box.

  What's inside here?

  It's actually Xiao Qing's birthday today, what a coincidence~~~(@^_^@)~?