Chapter 443: Old Master Xi’s birthday party (2)
As the news of Old Madam Xi’s youthful transformation spread among the other ladies in the banquet, it became a topic of conversation and curiosity. The idea that Qin Yan, the prospective granddaughter-in-law, had contributed to this change added an extra layer of intrigue. Word traveled quickly, and soon the friends of Madam Xi, who were also curious about the secret behind her rejuvenated appearance, approached her with questions.
"Wenpei, you must also have gotten this cream from Qin Yan, right?" Madam Yan asked Madam Xi.
"Obviously, she would have gotten it. After all, Qin Yan is her future daughter-in-law," Someone else said.
"But there isn’t any visible change in her skin. Could it be that Qin Yan did not give her the cream?"
"Oh, I heard that Madam Xi does not favour Qin Yan. Instead, she wants her son to get married to the young miss of Nie family. So, maybe she is not close to Qin Yan."
When she heard these discussions, Madam Xi clenched her fists. She hadn’t treated Qin Yan well due to their strained relationship, and thus she had not received this so-called cream from Qin Yan. This contrasted sharply with the positive relationship that Old Madam Xi had formed with Qin Yan, which had resulted in her receiving the special skincare product.
In this moment, Madam Xi felt a sense of embarrassment in front of other ladies. Somewhere in her heart, she also felt a sense of regret for not having fostered a better relationship with Qin Yan, realizing that her behavior had led to missing out on the potential benefits that her friends were now interested in. Moreover, she felt a pang of envy or frustration, as she saw the positive outcomes that had resulted from Old Madam Xi’s connection with Qin Yan.
However, her hatred for Qin Yan was above all these feelings. She could not let go of this hatred and she had sworn to herself that she would not let Qin Yan live happily.
Standing beside Madam Xi and witnessing the admiration and attention that Qin Yan was receiving from everyone for her role in Old Madam Xi’s transformation, Nie Mianmian turned green with jealousy.
As the praise for Qin Yan continued, Nie Mianmian felt overshadowed and overlooked, especially since she was the one Madam Xi had initially hoped would become a part of the family.
Sensing the discomfort of Madam Xi, Nie Mianmian smiled, "Aunt Xi already looks so radiant. Her elegance and grace shine through naturally. I think she doesn’t need any cream to enhance her beauty."