Chapter 430: Chapter 430

Mrs. Mai smiled and said, "Alright, you two go first, you go ahead."

After speaking, she winked at her daughter, leaving Mai Qiqi speechless. She glanced at Yan Hui, who pretended not to notice, maintaining his gentle and polite demeanor. Feeling a bit guilty, she didn’t want Yan Hui to bear such a reputation, so she stopped and seriously said to her parents:

"Dad, Mom, don’t overthink it. It’s Wan Chuchu who asked Mr. Yan to help me out because An Zihao will also be at the banquet today. I didn’t want to go initially because I don’t want to see him. But Chuchu said we shouldn’t lose face, so she asked Mr. Yan to be my date today. Mr. Yan is here to help me, so don’t think too much."

Mr. and Mrs. Mai were taken aback for a moment. They looked at Yan Hui, who nodded with a slight smile, and then looked at their daughter, still appearing straightforward and honest.

Mrs. Mai felt a bit regretful, but Mr. Mai quickly thanked Yan Hui, "Thank you for the trouble, Mr. Yan."

At this moment, Mrs. Mai also came to her senses and walked over to her daughter, took off her jade bracelet, put it on her daughter’s wrist, and encouraged, "Mom is here for you." Then she apologized to Yan Hui, "I’m sorry, Mr. Yan, for the misunderstanding just now."

Yan Hui nodded gentlemanly, "No problem."

Watching their daughter leave elegantly with Yan Hui, Mrs. Mai sighed, wishing it were real.

She turned to her husband and said, "That boy from the An family still has the nerve to show up, can’t you do anything about it? Look how Wan Chuchu is standing up for Qiqi." Her tone carried a hint of complaint.

Mr. Mai comfortingly patted his wife’s hand, "Now’s not the right time. We’ll get back at him eventually."

On the way, Mai Qiqi sat upright and apologized to Yan Hui again. Yan Hui smiled without saying a word, maintaining a polite distance, which made Mai Qiqi a little reserved.

They continued in silence, and the car soon arrived at the State Guesthouse.

When getting out of the car, Yan Hui thoughtfully opened the door for Mai Qiqi. As she stood, he offered her his arm. Mai Qiqi was momentarily surprised but then gently took his arm and gave him a grateful smile.

The two of them strode in; such a handsome couple, especially with Yan Hui being the ideal son-in-law in the hearts of many wealthy women, immediately attracted attention.

"Huh, how did the Mai family’s girl end up with Yan Hui?"

"I heard a subsidiary of Mr. Yan’s just went public in Country M, and the stock doubled."

"Wasn’t the Mai family’s girl with the An family’s boy? How come she’s with Mr. Yan now?"

"Didn’t you hear? The An family’s boy has a new flame."

"Mai Qiqi, who was abandoned, still dares to stand next to Mr. Yan. The woman beside Mr. Yan should be flawless..."

Listening to the voices around her, whether envious, shocked, or jealous, Mai Qiqi couldn’t help but straighten her back and lift her chin.

You’re just sour grapes!

Even though she couldn’t have them either, it didn’t mean she couldn’t be proud.

With people thinking this way, she couldn’t help but feel excited about seeing An Zihao and Chu Xueli. She wanted to show An Zihao and everyone else that she was the one who abandoned him, no longer interested!

She dared not hope for Yan Hui. When they reached a place with no one around, Mai Qiqi softly said to Yan Hui, "Mr. Yan, later on, I’d like you to pretend to be my boyfriend. If you’re unwilling, it’s fine too. Don’t worry; after today, I won’t mention you in front of anyone again."

Yan Hui glanced at the nervous and anxious Mai Qiqi, his mouth curling slightly, and said, "That’s what I promised Chuchu to do."

Mai Qiqi was momentarily very excited. Seeing someone approaching, she hurriedly said, "Thank you so much, I will never forget your kindness."

Xiao Yu smiled and greeted a guest, then walked straight to Mai Qiqi and said with a smile, "Hello, Miss Mai, hello, Mr. Yan. Legendary Mother said for you two to go to the private room on the second floor first."

Mai Qiqi asked, "Has Chuchu been here for a while?" This text is hosted at novel⦿fire.net

"Yes." Xiao Yu nodded, "Sister-in-law is upstairs playing with the kids."

So Mai Qiqi and Yan Hui went to the second floor to find Wan Chuchu.

As they entered, they saw Wan Chuchu and Mrs. Zhu carefully protecting two babies learning to walk. The babies, wearing red today, looked even more like little jade carvings, very festive.

Mai Qiqi loudly called out, "Chuanqi, Hunter, your beautiful godmother is here." She left Yan Hui and rushed towards the two babies.

The babies giggled at Mai Qiqi’s antics and moved forward to greet her.

Seeing Mai Qiqi in her eight-centimeter stilettos and floor-length gown, Wan Chuchu sarcastically said, "Please, you’re not wearing flats and jeans, be careful not to fall."

Just as she finished speaking, Mai Qiqi stepped on her gown’s hem and leaned backward.

"Ah—" she exclaimed, but the next second she fell into a warm and strong embrace, with Yan Hui’s jade-like face appearing before her eyes.

Mai Qiqi hurriedly stood up, moved away from Yan Hui, and bowed her head to thank him, "Thank you, Mr. Yan."

Wan Chuchu laughed mischievously, and Chuanqi laughed along with her mother, then Hunter looked up at Mai Qiqi and then at Yan Hui.

Mai Qiqi tried to twist Wan Chuchu, "You jinx!"

Watching them tussle, Chuanqi and Hunter pounced on them, filling the room with cheerful laughter.

Yan Hui meanwhile turned to talk with Mrs. Zhu, asking about the old man’s affairs.

Once the laughter died down, Wan Chuchu seriously said, "Brother Yan Hui, we rely on you today to help Qiqi show An Zihao, and everyone, what’s what."

Wan Chuchu then took a box out of her bag, opened it, revealing a dazzling diamond necklace, the one President Dam had gifted her during their trip to Country K.

"Wow!" Mai Qiqi exclaimed, "It’s so beautiful!"

Wan Chuchu picked up the necklace, glanced at Mai Qiqi’s purple high-end evening dress, and said, "Not bad, it suits your dress."

Mai Qiqi incredulously asked, "For me?"

"As if!" Wan Chuchu mercilessly said, "I’m saving this for our Chuanqi. You’re just borrowing it today for some flair." She then turned to Yan Hui, "Brother Yan Hui, if someone asks, pretend you gifted this to Qiqi."

Mai Qiqi was immediately moved, unable to resist hugging Wan Chuchu’s shoulders, "Chuchu, you’re so good to me."

Wan Chuchu scoffed, "Since you’re moved, make sure to show those two cheaters what for today!"

"Alright!" Mai Qiqi felt instantly heroic.

With the necklace on her neck, Mai Qiqi lifted her chin even higher, once again taking Yan Hui’s arm as they headed to the main hall of the banquet downstairs.