Chapter 7 (1/2)

Chapter 7

Li Yan walked forward. “Cousin, I came in a rush, so I did not manage to prepare any gifts. Unlike Second Young Mistress Qiao, I don’t have an “invaluable” gift for you, and I apologize for that.”

He emphasized the word “invaluable”, and to Qiao Mu, the word was like a ticking time bomb.

‘Cousin? So, he’s Yu Tingyun’s brother…’

Qiao Mu was utterly shocked. From what he could remember, Yu Tingyun did have a younger cousin.

Yu Tingyun felt extremely honoured that such a rich and powerful man was attending her birthday dinner. Naturally, she was tremendously happy about it. She smiled and said very politely, “Ah Yan, you don’t have to be so courteous with me. The fact that you’re here makes me very happy already. I wasn’t even aware that you’re back in the country.”

‘Li Yan…

‘How long has it been since I’ve heard this name?

‘It has been ten years!’

It felt so surreal to be hearing this name again after ten years. Qiao Mu had not thought about him for quite some time, to the point that she could not recognize him the first time she saw him earlier.

This young man was Yu Tingyun’s cousin, which meant that he was Qiao Ya’s uncle.

Qiao Mu gazed at the man’s devilishly charming face and recalled what he looked like ten years ago. From what she could remember, he used to be extremely handsome too. The years away had given him a mature and polished aura, and he looked even more captivating than before.

Qiao Mu suddenly realized that she was in a dangerous situation. She had offended Tu Tingyun’s cousin. He was Yu Tingyun’s family member!

Qiao Ya said enthusiastically, “Uncle, it’s really you! We’ve not seen each other for years. I’m Young Ya. You do remember me, don’t you?”

Li Yan looked flatly at Qiao Ya and hummed in acknowledgement. There were no emotions in his voice.