C66 Flower Protector

Seeing that Ou Jia Rui was so insistent, Madam Ou didn't say anything else. However, she was absolutely unwilling to give me another seat by her side. Thus, she could only allow Ou Jia Rui to sit at the end of the long table.

I pulled on O'Jia Rui's sleeve. "Why don't you sit over there. It's just a meal. It's fine for me to sit here by myself." Ocari looked at me deeply, but didn't say anything, didn't do anything.

Under the table, my left hand was held tightly by a warm, big, and distinct hand. Perhaps it was because Ou Jia Rui wanted to use this method to transmit his power to me, but the hand that was being held by him even hurt a little, but I was at peace.

The Ou Family had always treated home tutors and etiquette very strictly. Other than the birthday wishes, there were not many people conversing at the dinner table. It was completely different from the usual drinking and drinking ceremony.

Perhaps this was the common trait shared by people like Ou Jia Rui and the others. Although they seemed to live in a flourishing flame and were extremely extravagant on the surface, in reality, they still liked peace and quiet in the depths of their souls. That's why I'm so grateful to the kind and considerate O'Jia Rui who has always been kind to me.

Finally, the dinner party ended with a toast. As usual, the champagne in my glass was replaced by a juice of similar color.

My heart, which had been hanging in the air all this while, finally relaxed a little. I had been worried during the banquet that someone would catch me in the wrong and embarrass Ou Jia Rui, but fortunately, I didn't.

Although the dishes of the Ou Family's dinner were said to be prepared by three star Michelin chefs, I had no appetite for those delicate dishes. I felt that they were not as delicious as the bowl of pork ribs soup personally served by Ou Jia Rui in the crowded restaurant of the Ou Family employees.

As soon as the family banquet ended, Ou Jingyi brought Lin Qian over early. It was obvious that the timing was very accurate.

Although she had some ambiguous feelings for Ou Jia Rui, on the surface, she still wanted to bring Lin Qian to participate in the family gathering. After all, her feelings for Ou Jia Rui were both secretive and difficult to accept.

It was obvious that Lin Qian had meticulously taken care of himself for this birthday banquet. His entire body was a brand-new and expensive luxury brand, giving him the image of a phoenix man.

Mistress Ou's recognition of Lin Qian was much higher than mine. At the very least, she still maintained a smile that didn't reach her eyes on the surface when she faced Lin Qian's greetings and gifts. Ou Jingyi was very filial as she accompanied Mrs. Ou throughout the afternoon. Some guests who weren't from the Ou Family came one after another, and I happily hid to the side.

With Ou Jia Rui's identity and status, there was no need to win over people with this kind of formalistic methods. As long as he had conditions, there would be a lot of business celebrities supporting his cause and working together with them.

I didn't know what she was talking about, but it seemed that she agreed with what she was saying. The two of them kept looking in my direction, and I couldn't help but walk towards Ou Jia Rui.

"Let's go out for a walk. The scenery by the lake looks pretty good. The house is a bit stuffy." I lied because I couldn't stand being stared at by Madame Ou.

"Alright." Without asking for the reason behind this, O'Jia Rui led me to an outdoor lawn and said, "There's food there. Do you want to try it? I saw you eat a little less during the family banquet just now. "

"Let's go take a look." I felt relieved to be out of sight of Mrs. Ou.

There were some rich second generations of young businesses on the lawn, as well as some of the younger generation of the Ou Family, most likely unable to stand the atmosphere in the room. On the surface, it seemed to be a joyous gathering scene, but in reality, it was just an exchange of benefits.

A few youngsters were less snobbish and tactful compared to the older generation of group leaders, and were a bit more relaxed. They greeted Ou Jia Rui and me one by one, some called "CEO Ou", some called "Jia Rui", and many praised "Sister-in-law is so beautiful, CEO Ou is so fortunate", I received a lot of respect I didn't receive this morning.

Although he was wearing a luxury brand, he didn't belong to this circle. Even if those people didn't look at him with the eyes of a influential power, they still weren't familiar with each other, so those familiar young people gathered in groups of twos and threes, talking or drinking wine.

Only Lin Qian, who was alone with a glass of champagne, did not know how to drink with the sun. It was just like this outside, not to mention the political and business celebrities in the house. On the other hand, Ou Jingyi who had been busy trying to please Madame Ou didn't have the time or energy to accompany him, or recommend him to that group of people.

A person who looked like a waiter jogged all the way to our front and whispered a few words into O'Jia Rui's ear.

Ou Jia Rui nodded to him. She supported my shoulders and sat down on a chair: "My father has a particularly important friend. This uncle of his has watched me grow up and has also helped me a lot in business. They are currently in the study. It wouldn't be good for me not to greet him."

When I heard this, I understood. "Rest assured, I'll wait for you here. I'll be fine by myself."

"Alright, I'll be back soon. You just sit here and don't run around. Someone's giving you a toast, don't drink it out of face. You can refuse directly, but you haven't forced my wife yet."

"Alright, alright. You just nagging endlessly. You don't know if we're the two wives or not." I pushed O'Jia Rui to get him to go with the guests.

"Mm, alright, I'll be right back."

Before he left, I was given a piece of Black Forest cake, which I hadn't had enough for lunch and wasn't going to be polite with him. I sat down at the table to savor the delicious cake.

After Ou Jia Rui left, I didn't know when, but Lin Qian, who was always ignored, had already sat down on the chair opposite me. When I finished eating the cake and raised my head, I just happened to see Lin Qian looking at my face with a serious expression.

If it was before, when I was so focused on eating, I would have blushed to the point where my ears were red and my heart would have been in turmoil. But now, all I wanted was to make this face that had once fascinated me, and this person that had once fascinated me, disappear right in front of my eyes.

"Yao Yao, long time no see." The sound of his "Yao Yao" made my scalp tingle, and even made me feel a little nauseous.

"Why do you say that, Mister Lin? Weren't we met a few days ago at the Ou Family? Or did you say that you've forgotten too many things?" A mocking smile spreads across my face. The scene of how I was scolded by Ou Jingyi that day, but did not dare to change my expression, Lin Qian, was still fresh in my mind.

"Yeah, I forgot about that. You look more and more beautiful." I don't know if Lin Qian also recalled how he was suppressed and didn't dare to resist by Ou Jingyi, but he started to reminisce about the gentleness and consideration I gave him, and praised me for nothing.

I got up from the chair and smoothed out the nonexistent folds of my skirt. "Maybe I was in a better mood after leaving the disgusting people and the annoying things. Mr. Lin, I don't really want to waste my life here with you. "

"No, I've always wanted to ask you how you've been and if there are any difficulties in your life that you need help with." I didn't even bother to mock him in the face of false goodwill.

"It's pretty good, I don't need you to worry about it." After escaping from the gazes of Ou Jingyi and Madame Ou, my good mood instantly worsened. I forgot that I had promised Ou Jia Rui that I would stay where I was and take a walk near the lake to relax.

Lin Qian was still in hot pursuit. "You're only a pregnant woman, so you can't be so close to the lake. The land around the lake is slippery, so watch your step." I saw that I couldn't get rid of this shameless candy, so I just ignored him and walked in front, as if the chattering person behind me didn't exist.

Fortunately, there was a window in Ou Jia Rui's father's study, which allowed him to see the entire view of the villa from the side of the lake. Luckily, there was a window in Ou Jia Rui's father's study, which allowed him to see the entire view of the villa from the side of the lake.

After bidding farewell to his father and his uncle, he ran all the way to the lake.

"Why did you come here? Didn't I tell you to stay here by yourself?" Hearing Ou Jia Rui's voice, I turned around in surprise and took Ou Jia Rui's arm right in front of Lin Qian.

"It's nothing. I just had a fly pestering me, so I came over by myself." Ou Jia Rui understood the hidden meaning behind my words. She pretended to see Lin Qian's expression and asked Xie Jingya:

"Hey, Lin Qian, you're here too, why didn't you accompany Jingjing for a walk?"

Lin Qian smiled awkwardly, "Director Ou, I saw that she was walking around here alone. I was afraid that something might trip her on the lawn, so I followed her and reminded her to watch her feet."

I pretended to be impatient as I looked at the scenery on the other side of the lake.

"Oh, so it's like that. Now that I'm coming over, I'll have to trouble you to act as Yao Yao's escort for the time being. For the rest of the time, let me take care of her." I kept having the feeling that Ou Jia Rui's speech was a double entendre, Lin Qian's face unexpectedly revealed a slightly disappointed expression.

"It's alright, I should have done so."

"Alright, then let's go," Ou Jia Rui said while putting her hand on my shoulder. "Are you tired? Do you want to go upstairs to rest?"

"I'm fine, I ate a little too much in that black forest just now."

"Then should I ask the servant to pour you a cup of water?"

"Yes."

Lin Qian, who was behind us, suddenly called out to us, "Wait a moment, Yao Yao, is there something I can help you with?"

I showed a very helpless expression to Ou Jia Rui before turning around, putting on a nonchalant expression. "What is it, is there anything that Lin Lin needs from me?"