Tyrannical Tycoon Haunts Me Relentlessly-Chapter 928: Nian Nian Is Only Eighteen

Seeing Old Madam and Gu Beicheng, everyone present, except the two old masters from the families, stood up.

"Mom."

"Grandma, Uncle."

Everyone was greeting the people nearby, including Gu Lingqian and Xia Yinian.

Having not seen him for a few days, Xia Yinian couldn’t help but glance a few more times at her uncle.

Uncle seems to have lost a bit of weight. Has he been okay these past few days? Is he very tired, with endless things to take care of?

For the past three days, Xia Yinian and Yuan Yaying have been tirelessly experimenting in Qin Mufeng’s lab, sleeping for a bit on the bed next to them when tired.

Although she’s been at school these days, Xia Yinian has taken leave and skipped classes.

She feels confident to catch up on her courses, but she’s increasingly aware she can’t dismiss this competition.

If she beats Yu Wanqing, would Old Master Gu’s view of her change?

She knows Yu Family’s influence in Ye City’s alchemy is significant, but Xia Yinian can’t help but fantasize.

As for why she hopes Old Master Gu views her better, she hasn’t thought much about it; maybe it’s because of her uncle.

Xia Yinian casually retracted her gaze, not making anyone feel something was amiss.

In ancient times, the Gu Family might be akin to the Imperial Palace, where every step must be taken with caution.

Now that life has finally calmed down a bit, she doesn’t want to stir up any trouble for the time being.

Old Madam took Yu Wanqing’s hand and said with a smile, "I don’t want to sit here. I want to sit with Nian Nian."

Yu Wanqing was a bit worried and glanced at Gu Beicheng.

Dining in a big family has its protocols, and the Old Madam, being the host, should sit in the host’s seat.

Gu Beicheng stepped forward personally to push the wheelchair.

"Mom can sit wherever she wants."

He pushed the Old Madam, made a half circle, came to Xia Yinian’s side, and casually moved a heavy chair weighing dozens of pounds.

"Grandma." Xia Yinian looked at the elderly lady beside her and called out again.

She reached out and, together with Gu Beicheng, pushed the wheelchair to bring the Old Madam closer to the table.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Gu Beicheng’s palm slid across the back of the girl’s hand.

Xia Yinian was startled but managed to calmly withdraw her hand.

"Nian Nian, sit." Old Madam patted the chair beside her.

Xia Yinian gave Old Madam a look and then glanced at the standing Gu Beicheng before sitting down.

Gu Beicheng said nothing and sat beside the Old Madam.

Yu Wanqing, resigned, had no choice but to walk over and sit on the other side of Gu Beicheng.

"Nian Nian, I heard from Lingqian that you’ve been doing experiments at school these days, haven’t eaten well or slept well, look, you have dark circles."

Old Madam reached out to touch Xia Yinian’s face.

Xia Yinian immediately lowered her head, letting her face meet the old lady’s hand.

"Really? I have dark circles now, I didn’t even realize that!" Xia Yinian pretended to be shocked, feeling the bags under her eyes with her fingers.

"Ling Qian too, Nian Nian is only eighteen, let her enjoy her school life properly, why force her into competitions?"

Old Madam glanced at Gu Lingqian with some reproach.

"Grandma." Gu Lingqian smiled at the elderly lady.

"Grandma, Brother Ling Qian didn’t force me, I’m interested in it myself. I truly love alchemy, that’s why I want to try." Xia Yinian waved her hand.

"Does Nian Nian also love alchemy?" Old Madam turned to look to the other side, "Wanqing loves it too."