She knew that her decision to come here this time was indeed too arbitrary, but she really didn't want to give up this good opportunity, give up this good opportunity to integrate into the upper class.
Meng Qingqing was sitting next to Rong Qiao. Rong Qiao gave her a soothing look, then looked at Rong Yiqing with some displeasure in his eyes: "Yiqing, do you have to be so loud? Qingqing is Meng Yao's sister. Aren't we a family?"
Rong Yiqing looked at Meng Yao, then carefully sized up Meng Qingqing, narrowing his eyes and saying, "I've never heard that you have a younger sister, sister-in-law. This younger sister doesn't look like you at all, and she's not even one-tenth as pretty as you!"
Dan Mengqingqing's narcissistic look just now made him feel a little dislike for her.
Meng Qingqing was stunned, and then a huge shame spread throughout her body. She didn't expect this person to say that to her.
Meng Yao was also stunned.
But then she remembered that Meng Qingqing and Rong Yiqing's relationship in the plot was that of a pair of bickering lovers, and perhaps this was just their hobby.
Finally, Xu Youlan coughed twice. She looked at Meng Qingqing gently and said, "Since you are here, treat this place as your home. Don't be restrained."
Before Meng Qingqing could feel happy, she heard Xu Youlan continue, "Yaoyao, next time you bring your sister here, remember to tell me in advance so that I can better entertain Qingqing."
Although the tone was gentle, one could hear a hint of dissatisfaction in it.
Meng Qingqing continued to lower her head. It turned out that Rong Qiao did not greet her in advance, so it would be unpleasant to be called an uninvited guest.
"Sister-in-law, it's not good for you to bring your own sister here without informing us in advance, right? This is the Rong family, not your Meng family!" This was said by Rong Feifei. She usually didn't have much good feelings towards Meng Yao, and naturally she didn't like Meng Yao's sister Meng Qingqing either.
"I didn't bring Meng Qingqing here." Meng Yao's voice was cold.
Meng Qingqing's whole body stiffened.
Rong Yiqing snorted coldly: "So he ran here by himself..."
Before Rong Yiqing could say something even more unpleasant, Rong Qiao said, "I invited Qingqing here. Last time, I mentioned the old lady's birthday by chance, and Qingqing was very interested. I thought it would be a good thing to have one more person to send her blessings. What's more, Qingqing is well-behaved, sensible, and motivated. She is a rare good child."
Xu Youlan nodded without saying anything, her expression a little cold.
Rong Yiqing laughed.
Meng Qingqing felt very uneasy, but then she remembered the gift she had prepared and instantly felt relieved.
Meng Qingqing has been interested in calligraphy and painting since she was a child. When she was in school, she would be praised for a long time just for writing two words. After returning to the Meng family, she even had a special teacher to teach her.
The calligraphy and painting she brought this time was her most satisfying work, which had been praised by more than one master. She heard that Xu Youlan liked calligraphy and painting, and she was determined to please her.
Rongqiao's four-year-old son Xu Mu recited the birthday speech directly, speaking fluently and clearly, making everyone at the table laugh and praise him continuously.
Next, everyone went to give gifts.
As soon as Meng Qingqing's calligraphy and painting works were taken out, they attracted everyone's attention.
Xu Youlan took a look and saw that the handwriting was vigorous and powerful, with a lot of style.
Upon seeing the seal below, Xu Youlan asked Meng Qingqing beside her: "Is this your own work?"
Meng Qingqing unconsciously straightened her back a little: "Yes, it's just that I'm showing off because I'm not very knowledgeable. I hope the old lady won't despise me."
Xu Youlan nodded repeatedly, her eyes moving over every inch of the calligraphy and painting: "Not bad, not bad. I didn't expect you to have such talent at such a young age. What's even more rare is that you are humble and polite, just like your sister."
Meng Qingqing thought Xu Youlan was praising her in the first half, but when she suddenly mentioned Meng Yao later, she became a little confused about what Xu Youlan was thinking.
But seeing Xu Youlan looking serious again, could it be that she really had a very good impression of Meng Yao
Rong He is a professional painter who has made quite a name for himself in the circle. Naturally, he is very knowledgeable about calligraphy and painting.
"It's really good." He praised.
Rong He's hair is slightly longer, and he has tied up his shoulder-length hair. He has clear features and his artistic temperament is evident.
When Meng Qingqing saw that it was a handsome guy who praised her, she couldn't help but feel secretly happy.
Meng Qingqing subconsciously looked in Rong Yin's direction again, and saw that his eyes were not on her calligraphy and painting at all, and she couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.
Seeing that Xu Youlan liked it so much, Rong Qiao took the opportunity to speak well of Meng Qingqing: "I didn't believe Qingqing when she said she was good at calligraphy and painting, but now I hear the old lady and Ah He's comments, I know Qingqing is a rare talent! This child is really not showing off, I didn't expect that she is not only so good at acting, but also so good at other things!"
When the people around saw that Xu Youlan liked it, they also praised Meng Qingqing.
Meng Qingqing was extremely proud in her heart, but she had a shy expression on her face: "As long as the old lady likes it, I'm glad. In fact, I know that I am only at the level of a novice, far from the level of a master! I don't deserve such praise from you all!"
Meng Yao also took a quick look and agreed very much with Meng Qingqing's words. She was indeed far from the level of a master.
The book "The Pure Little White Flower Will Never Give Up" gives the heroine Meng Qingqing a huge golden finger. The heroine's halo keeps shining, and all those who get close to her will collectively lose their IQ and can't help but have a good impression of her.
Rong Qiao looked towards Meng Yao for some reason, and seeing her disdainful expression, he said, "Meng Yao, what do you think of Qing Qing's painting?"
"It's just average."
Rong Qiao smiled coldly and suddenly asked, "Where is the gift you gave to the old lady? I haven't seen you take it out for such a long time. Did you forget to prepare it or are you unable to take it out?"
"Aunt, just be at ease. My things may not be presentable. Grandma will definitely like them if she sees them."
Rong Qiao stared at her with disdain in his heart. Meng Yao always made a fool of herself, but she couldn't change her habit of bragging.
Meng Yao took out the gift she had prepared and handed it to Xu Youlan: "Grandma, take a look and see if you like it. I ran around and spent a lot of money to buy it. It took me a long time to find it!"
Xu Youlan took the gift box and smiled at her lovingly: "Yaoyao is so thoughtful."
Then he opened the box.
"Huh?"
She took out the bracelet and examined it carefully: "This bracelet is not what I imagined, but it looks very elegant. Yaoyao has worked so hard to prepare it for so long."
Meng Yao just nodded. She knew that Xu Youlan was just saying polite words and Meng Qingqing would expose her sooner or later.
Rong Feifei's pretty face was filled with disdain. She was young and didn't have any scruples when she spoke: "You said you prepared it for a long time, but look at it, it doesn't look expensive at all. Did you buy it from some street stall?"
The second daughter-in-law, Yang Jiaxin, grabbed Rong Feifei's hand and signaled her not to talk nonsense.
Rong Feifei pursed her lips but didn't continue talking.
Rong Qiao listened to Meng Qingqing's whisper and couldn't help but open his eyes slightly: "Are you sure?"
Meng Qingqing nodded: "I have some knowledge about treasure appraisal. Although I don't want to embarrass my sister, I don't want the old lady to be deceived..."
Only Rong He was staring at the bracelet in a daze, with disbelief in his eyes.
(End of this chapter)