Old Madam Yue could not flare up on the spot, but she was already very unhappy.
When Old Master Li walked in, everyone immediately looked at him.
"Elder Li!" Everyone greeted him respectfully.
The women who had been discussing just now were also pulled back to reality. They understood that no matter how unbearable the Li family was now, no matter how badly they were criticized, Old Master Li's contribution to the entire S Nation could not be erased with just a few words.
No matter what, Shi Jin was still his granddaughter. Her status was not something that they could belittle with just a few words.
Facing Elder Li, many people retracted their thoughts.
When Old Madam Yue saw him, her expression softened. She looked down on Shi Jin, but a talent like Elder Li who served the country and the people was respected by the entire country. The Yue family would not take him lightly.
With this in mind, Shi Jin's status as the adopted daughter of the Yue family was not considered out of her league.
"Elder Li, how have you been!" Old Madam Yue smiled.
"Old Madam Yue, it's been many years since we last met, but you're still as healthy as ever," Old Master Li said with a smile. He strode over in high spirits.
They sat down and made casual conversation. They probably both knew that bringing up Shi Jin was not a good topic to expand on, so neither of them mentioned Shi Jin.
Yue Lanchen's voice came. "I'm back!"
Everyone turned to look at him. He was walking in with Shi Jin.
Compared to Yue Lanchen's jumpiness, Shi Jin looked extremely cold.
Many people were talking about her just now, but now that they saw her in person, they couldn't say anything.
Facing a beautiful young lady and with Old Master Li holding the line, everyone could only see Shi Jin's good side.
"Grandpa." Shi Jin ran toward Old Master Li.
"Good girl," Old Master Li said with a smile. "This is Lanchen's grandmother. Call her Grandma Yue."
"Hello, Grandma Yue." Shi Jin greeted her softly. She saw that Matriarch Yue was about the same age as Old Master Li. She looked a little dignified and did not seem to be easy to get close to.
Matriarch Yue nodded. "Mm."
"Sit here," Old Master Li said. "I have something to tell you."
Shi Jin sat down obediently.
Old Master Li said calmly, "I'm far away and can't personally take care of you and accompany you most of the time. The Imperial Capital is a place with a lot of people. There are many opportunities and traps. I feel very at ease and happy that the Yue Feng couple is willing to acknowledge you as their goddaughter. I hope that you can stay true to yourself here, so I won't have anything to worry about."
"I will, Grandpa." Shi Jin nodded.
"That's good. I'm sure everyone in the Yue family will be honest and won't mistreat you," Old Master Li said with a smile.
Matriarch Yue could tell that some of this was directed at Shi Jin, but some was directed at herself.
It was just that she couldn't afford to have an outburst. She listened reluctantly.
Yue Yu turned around and walked into the crowd of guests. She heard someone discussing softly about Shi Jin transplanting the orchids a few days ago, as well as the award-winning dance and outstanding medical skills.
She had heard a lot about Shi Jin overseas, so she had a good impression of her when she returned. However, ever since she felt that her parents had helped Shi Jin resolve the orchid matter, Yue Yu was very suspicious of Shi Jin's various skills.
Who knew if Shi Jin had done those things herself?
Apart from the fact that the Yue Feng couple had helped her, had Old Master Li also helped her? Had her agency been setting her up?
She could not say these words, but she had her own thoughts.
Soon the formal salutation arrived.
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