Mr. Xiao, can I borrow your wedding invitation?

Chapter 438 Love rivals meet
At everyone's suggestion, the old man asked the old butler to open the box.

"Pfft!" Jiang Rourou laughed instantly. "What treasure did I have back then? It was just a calligraphy brush. Su Ying, are you out of your mind because you're so poor, or do you think your grandfather is not good enough for you? How dare you bring in something that costs only a few dollars? I invited you here because I knew you were poor, but I didn't expect you to be this poor. I'm ashamed for you!"

The old man gave her a reproachful look, "It's the thought that counts, and sincerity knows no social class!"

“Grandpa, this isn’t about whether it’s valuable or not. Su Ying looks down on you. Giving such a piece of junk as a birthday gift? If she’s struggling financially, she could just say so. Why does she have to insult the Xiao family like this? Grandpa, just find someone to kick her out. This kind of person doesn’t deserve to attend your birthday celebration!”

“Yeah, Grandpa, how could she have the nerve to give away a calligraphy brush? Hahaha, it’s hilarious…” Xiao Jiayang joined in the fun.

Old Master Xiao glared at him, "You two mustn't be rude!"

"Wait!" At this moment, someone in the crowd exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't this Old Master Shao's ivory squirrel-carved brush?"

After he said that, several older people seemed to smell the fragrance and rushed over to examine the brush.

"Yes, yes, that's the pen! Oh my, I never expected to see it in person today, it's incredible!"

"I heard this is Mr. Shao's final masterpiece, and its price was once driven up to tens of millions. Could it be true?"

"Old Zhong, hurry up and get my reading glasses!" Grandpa Xiao excitedly put on his glasses and examined the valuable gift.

Jiang Rourou refused to believe it. "Impossible. You must be mistaken. Calligraphy brushes all look pretty much the same. Su Ying is a poor woman. She can't afford even 100,000, let alone 10 million."

He nudged Xiao Jiayang, who immediately chimed in, "Oh right, my wife is right, you should all open your eyes and see clearly!"

Grandpa Xiao ignored them, took off his glasses, and waved to Su Ying, "Little Ying, come here for a moment!"

Where did you get this pen?

"It was a gift from Elder Shao!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was astonished, and their gazes toward Su Ying were filled with surprise and admiration.

Rumor has it that Mr. Shao has always been eccentric and reclusive, and has been refused visits by many people. How could he give such a valuable gift to a girl?

Who exactly is this girl?
Jiang Rourou chuckled and laughed again, "Su Ying, don't you even think before you speak? How could a waitress like you possibly know someone as high-profile as Old Master Shao? And why would he give you something so valuable? Please, even lies should have some logic, okay?"

She turned to face the crowd and said, "Alright, alright, this person is a female swindler. Don't believe her, everyone, and disperse!"

"Rou Rou, shut up and let Xiao Ying continue!"

Faced with Old Master Xiao's refusal, Jiang Rourou had no choice but to swallow her anger.

Fine, she'd like to see how long this con artist can keep this up.

"Xiaoying, how did you meet Old Master Shao?" Old Master Xiao asked with great interest.

Su Ying thought for a moment, then said mysteriously, "Well, it's a long story. I'll tell you about it when I have time!"

"Alright, alright, it's settled then!" Old Master Xiao's eyes lit up, eager to hear her and Old Master Shao's story right now.

"Everyone, don't be fooled by this woman. What ivory squirrel brush? With today's advanced technology, it's probably a fake!" Xiao Jiayang stepped forward to correct her at Jiang Rourou's urging.

Immediately, someone stepped forward and said, "It can't be wrong. I saw it in person at a museum exhibition before. Look at the patina, the plasticity, the color, it's definitely genuine!"

As he spoke, he grasped Old Master Xiao's hand, "Old Master, you've struck gold today, what good luck!"

The old man laughed heartily, and the others joined in with their congratulations.

Jiang Rourou and Xiao Jiayang exchanged bewildered glances. Could it be that Su Ying really possessed a genuine treasure? Impossible, how could she have such great abilities?

There must be something wrong with this.

Compared to this, Jiang Rourou felt that her gift was completely outshone. She hadn't even had a chance to shine before being overshadowed, and this feeling was extremely unpleasant.

At this moment, Su Ying was surrounded by several elders, their eyes full of praise for the younger generation.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Rourou felt extremely sad.

Despite being a junior, Su Ying chatted and laughed with many big names in the industry with ease.

She is intellectual and dignified, smooth and calm, and unintentionally exudes a sexy and charming aura of a strong woman.

She felt a gaze fixed on her, but when she came to her senses, everyone was busy with their own things, as if nothing was happening.

"She seems even more beautiful than she was four years ago, don't you think, Brother Shen?"

Xiao Shen's unfathomable gaze as he stared at Su Ying aroused Qian Ke'er's jealousy; he had never looked at her with such eyes before.

The man snapped out of his reverie, calmly took a sip of red wine, and left without answering Qian Ke'er's question.

Qian Ke'er gave a self-deprecating laugh and drank the wine in her glass in one gulp.

"Mr. Xiao!"

Xiao Shen turned around upon hearing this.

Shen Qingfeng raised his glass to him across the distance, "Four years have passed, and President Xiao is still as charming as ever!"

Xiao Shen never retaliated. He curled his lips into a wicked smile. "Dr. Shen is the same. His charm hasn't diminished at all. Otherwise, he wouldn't have managed to steal my wife away while I was away from the country. Don't you think so?"

"Mr. Xiao, you've got it wrong. She's your ex-wife now!"

"So what? She's still my woman, Xiao Shen's woman. Dr. Shen still loves picking up discarded things, just like before. Is she really that useful?"

Shen Qingfeng gripped the cup tightly, his knuckles turning white, but he remained calm and composed, his expression more composed than anyone else's, even with a faint smile on his lips.

In the past, he would have punched this man without hesitation, but Su Ying taught him to stay calm.

So now he has done it. "Speaking of which, I should thank President Xiao for his kindness in helping Xiaoying get a divorce. Otherwise, I wouldn't have had this opportunity. This drink is my toast to President Xiao!"

Shen Qingfeng raised his cup again and drank, then turned the bottom of his cup down to indicate that he was drinking.

Xiao Shen stood still, his cheeks twitching slightly, the light in his eyes growing ever darker, as if gathering a storm.

In this round, it seemed like he won, but in reality, he lost.

He was very jealous when others picked up his unwanted items and treated them like treasures, as if his own treasures had been stolen.

The emptiness he felt inside was something only he truly understood.

During his four years abroad, he often thought about one thing: whether his initial decision was right or wrong.

Looking at Su Ying standing next to Shen Qingfeng, the two of them so affectionate and sweet, his heart ached, and he wished he could separate them immediately.

He couldn't bear to see Su Ying being intimate with other men, and he couldn't bear to see her smiling at other men.