Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 233: Rising Star—the Chen Family

When Chen Xinyue came out after changing her dress, Lin Qin’s eyes lit up, and she smiled, "Wow, I have to say, this black velvet gown really shows off your elegance. It’s just that the jewelry you have on doesn’t match it very well."

Chen Xinyue immediately took off that set of jewelry and changed into another set of pearl and gemstone jewelry.

The black form-fitting velvet gown, paired with pearl jewelry and her exquisite long black wavy hair, made her look elegant yet understated.

The most important thing was that Lin Qin was wearing an off-white gown with pearl and jade jewelry, only her set was more luxurious and heavier than Chen Xinyue’s.

Mother and daughter standing together, one in black, the other in white, looked quite harmonious.

Lin Yi finally shut his mouth when he saw the final coordinated look.

Mother and daughter walked out of the room, and Chen Wenjun and Chen Ruiyu were already waiting downstairs.

The father and son were taken aback by the beauty of the mother and daughter, continuously praising them.

Before leaving, Lin Qin turned her head to the younger son and Xu Xinyi, "Are you two really not going?"

Both shook their heads in unison.

Chen Ruiming complained, "Mom, have you forgotten the last time I went to a banquet with you? What if we get into a conflict again, then what?"

He was referring to the end of last year when Lin Qin took the two of them to a banquet, and Xu Xinyi was bullied by two girls. Chen Ruiming stood up for Xu Xinyi, causing a scene, and those girls even called for backup.

The scuffle turned into a bigger conflict. The two kids were fine, but the four or five others ended up bruised and crying, complaining to their parents.

Lin Qin, understanding the situation, sent the two kids home and stayed to handle the aftermath herself.

Lin Qin was speechless, glaring in annoyance, "So in the future you won’t go out at all? Have some drive!"

Chen Ruiming chuckled, "Mom, it’s not that I won’t go out in the future; it’s just that I’m young and impetuous, so I’ll refrain for now. Besides, today’s event definitely won’t be any fun."

Chen Xinyue patted her brother’s shoulder, "You’re right, today won’t be fun. Staying home is indeed better. I’ll bring you some snacks later, how’s that?"

"Thanks, sis! I want matcha cake."

"I want strawberry cake!"

The two younger ones ordered without hesitation.

Chen Xinyue agreed with a smile and left with her parents and brother.

As the family got into the car, Lin Qin curiously asked her daughter, "Why were you so certain it wouldn’t be fun today? I was thinking of convincing them to come along and join the fun."

Chen Xinyue smiled gently, "Mom, tonight is destined to be tumultuous. Why take them? When we’re eating at the banquet, let’s sit further back, and don’t get involved with anything unnecessary."

"What are you talking about, kid! What’s up? Is someone planning to stir up trouble?" Lin Qin asked with amusement.

She didn’t take Chen Xinyue’s words to heart.

Chen Xinyue did not explain further.

It was then Chen Ruiyu appeared somewhat anxious but didn’t dare to ask more with their parents present.

The car soon arrived at An City Hotel.

The Zhang family had booked the entire hotel today, and it was filled with luxury cars and elites.

Following the attendant’s guidance, Chen Wenjun parked the car and slowly approached the entrance with his wife and daughter.

Xue parents and Zhang parents stood on either side, greeting the arriving guests.

Zhang Jingxuan and Xue Lingxue stood by, smiling respectfully. If they weren’t wearing the bride and groom’s outfits, they would’ve definitely been overlooked.

Xue Lingxue, lost in boredom, suddenly saw Chen Xinyue walking towards her with a smile. She thought she was seeing things, blinked hard, and exclaimed, "Xinyue!"

Her reaction caught the attention of the Xue and Zhang families, who followed her gaze.

Zhang Jingxuan’s expression instantly darkened, unable to maintain his fake smile, "Why is it her? Isn’t she just a poor foreign student?"

Today’s Chen Xinyue was specially dressed up, and everything she wore was not ordinary. Moreover, she wasn’t alone, meaning she was likely from an affluent family.

Considering this possibility, Zhang Jingxuan’s face tensed up, quickly looking toward Zhang father.

But Zhang father approached with a bright smile and shook hands with Chen Wenjun, "Welcome, welcome, Mr. Chen. Are these your children? They’re very good-looking; you’re truly blessed!"

"Not at all, President Zhang’s son is extraordinary, a true outstanding person." Chen Wenjun smoothly reciprocated the compliments with Zhang father.

With a smiling face, Xue mother took Lin Qin’s hand, "I was just wondering where you were since Caifeng’s family arrived together. It’s nice to see your whole family gracing us with your presence! These are your son and daughter? They look better than one another! Look at these two girls getting along so well, Lingxue, do you know Aunt Lin’s daughter?"

Faced with Xue mother’s inquiry, Xue Lingxue had not yet reacted.

Chen Xinyue affectionately linked arms with Xue Lingxue and introduced herself with a smile, "Auntie, I’m Lingxue’s best friend. We were together in both junior high and high school, and later, we studied abroad in Britain together. Didn’t Xinyue mention me to you?"

Xue mother was stunned for a moment, then glanced at Zhang Jingxuan, who was visibly tense, and suddenly understood. She cheerfully smiled at Chen Xinyue, "Once Lingxue graduated high school, she went abroad. We were in different places, so I don’t know much, but if I had known she had such a wonderful friend, I would have asked her to invite you to be a bridesmaid."

The bridesmaid beside Xue Lingxue frowned unhappily.

Lin Qin quickly interjected, "Oh dear, what a pity. This child hasn’t had any downtime since coming back from abroad, busy here and there. Even if you invited her, she probably wouldn’t do a good job. It’s best this way."

Chen Xinyue tightly held Xue Lingxue’s hand, giving her a playful wink.

Then she followed Lin Qin inside.

As soon as they left, everyone looked at Xue Lingxue. Xue mother pursued, "Why didn’t you mention that you and Mr. Lin’s daughter are best friends?"

Xue Lingxue was extremely aggrieved, "You didn’t let me reveal our family background back in school, and she was the same. I only found out today that Xinyue’s family isn’t ordinary. You ask me, who should I ask?"

Xue mother was left speechless, then turned to Zhang Jingxuan and frowning, asked, "Was she the girl you said got close to Lingxue with ulterior motives?"

"I..." Zhang Jingxuan’s face turned a mix of green and white, he awkwardly laughed twice, and said dryly, "Maybe I was mistaken..."

Damn it! How could that Chen Xinyue have such connections? If she told her family about him threatening her before...

Thinking of this, Zhang Jingxuan’s palms couldn’t help but sweat, and he forced himself to calmly look at Zhang father, "Dad, what kind of background does that Chen family have? Why haven’t I heard of them before?"

Zhang father chuckled, "The Chen family is also in business; they made their fortune in seafood and are now also involved in food and real estate. An up-and-coming force in An City not to be underestimated!"

Xue mother continued, "It’s not just that! Chen Wenjun is formidable, as is his wife Lin Qin. You’ve all seen the popular E Magazine, right? E Society was founded by Lin Qin, who is also a department head at a television station, with extensive networks in online media controlling public opinion trends. Befriending them is a must."