Reborn: The Return of the Villainous Mr. Liu

Back at the Business Summit, Alix was quietly sipping onto her drink, observing Shui and Yuze at a distance. This time, they were with Nuo and Siying and not some distant business partners.

"Like I thought, you are not a good actor."

Alix glanced at the side to see her sister scoffing at her side. "What did you want to prove?"

"Prove?"

She snorted. "With all that attitude from before. You want to show that you aren't affected by Shui and Yuze's closeness but you are. You even reprimanded Yuze which shocked me the most. Is this some new tactic to win him over?"

She chuckled. "Is this jealousy I am smelling?"

Her expression twisted. "I have nothing to feel jealous of."

"Then why are you wasting your time with such an insignificant person like me? Go and invest your time with the businessmen out there."

Mu.i's brow twitched. She stared at her suspiciously. "Why are you talking like that? You have changed so much."

Alix smiled again. "What can I say? I had an otherworldly experience in the coma. Let's say it's changed my perspective to look at people and things. I know what is more important now and what I can discard."

She shrugged and jolted a little to suddenly find a woman standing before her.

Guiying quickly apologized. "I am sorry. I didn't mean to surprise you."

Alix silently stared at her. "...Yes?"

Mui was interested in the conversation unfolding so she listened in.

Guiying said, "I came to thank you. I heard what happened from Jin and…"

A small head popped out from behind Guiying's legs, and he clutched onto her dress. His eyes sparkled at Alix's sight.

"On Ruwen's behalf, I apologize for your dress and thank you too, for not being harsh with him."

Ruwen tugged at her dress. "Pastry aunt said cool things!"

Mui inwardly clicked her tongue.

That's boring…

Guiying was dumbfounded and urgently corrected him. "Don't call her pastry aunt! That's rude."

Ruwen pursed his lips. "Ailun also calls her that."

She shook her head and awkwardly looked at Alix. "S-sorry for that."

Alix didn't respond much. She simply stared at the mother-son duo. "Not a big deal really."

Guiying felt relieved. "Thank you again-"

"Why are you thanking me again? You are too polite for your own good."

"Sorry…"

"Now you are apologizing again. It's annoying."

Guiying didn't know what to feel.

"Guiying."

They turned to see Zixin at their side, sincerely holding a plate of pastry in his hands.

"Pastry!" Ruwen flailed his hands up to take it.

Alix's brow twitched heavily.

Zixin paused. "This is for your mother. You already had yours."

His shoulders dropped, making Guiying sigh. "Let's eat it together."

His small face brightened.

Zixin then glanced at Alix to which Guiying said, "I came to thank her. She was very patient and kind with Ruwen."

He understood and slightly bowed before her. "Thank you for your understanding. I will compensate for your dress."

Mui was flabbergasted.

Even Chen Zixin? Is her luck on fire today?

Alix slowly said, "No need. Dresses don't matter to me. Words do. I will take my leave."

"Oh, wait wait. Do you want to join us for dinner? You could meet the others as well. Jun, Ai, Uncle Jinhai, Nuo, Siying, Chyou and Yating. It will be fun."

Alix took a moment. "No, thanks. I enjoy my own company."

"Oh…" her enthusiasm deflated.

Mui wanted to bang her head.

Seriously, Mrs. Chen invited her to have dinner with her group? This idiot!

She suddenly grabbed her arm and smiled. "No way is sis eating her dinner alone. It's such an enjoyable Summit. We should definitely mingle and socialize. I apologize. Sis has been a little reserved since she woke up from her coma."

Mui felt a razor sharp and blood thirsty gaze directed at her. Clearly, Alix wasn't so thrilled at the forceful acceptance of the company.

What the hell!? Why does she look so evil!? You should thank me instead!

She whispered in her ear.

"Sis Alix, please think a bit. This is the Summit we are at. Its whole purpose is to form connections. Even though you had Shui, you couldn't make much use of her friendship till now so at least now, do something useful."

Alix fiercely said, "I don't need connections."

"So go and settle in the mountains. Why live in society then? Just shut up and let's have dinner with them. Don't forget that we are a business family too."

She gritted her teeth but Mui didn't care. She flashed a smile at them. "We will join you."

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Ailun was sincerely staring at his plate and questioned his mother. "There are carrot slices in here, Mom."

"Yes, indeed."

"I don't like carrots."

"Your body likes carrots," Ai tickled his head, but he wasn't amused.

He looked up at Jun. "Dad."

Jun raised his brow. "Don't look at me. It's healthy so I cannot tell you to skip."

"Grandpa."

Jinhai looked down. "How will you fight if you don't eat carrots?"

"Who do I have to fight anyway?"

"The men here who are eyeing my daughter-in-law."

Jun nodded. Ai's mouth heavily twitched.

"You and Dad can fight."
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"The baton goes to the son's hands sooner or later."

Ai didn't know how to contribute to this conversation at all.

Jin came to his nephew's rescue and popped all the carrot slices in his mouth. Ailun beamed. "Uncle is the best!"

Ai gasped in injustice. "And you say that I dote on him too much! What are you doing then?"

Jin sneered. "This is the Summit. Let the kids eat what they want. He is not escaping healthy food everyday. Right, buddy?"

Ailun nodded.

At a distance, Jin's gaze fell on Yuze who was talking to other businessmen but at the same time, his gaze seemed to be looking for somebody. He knew who it was and a tinge of uneasiness took root in his chest. He unconsciously put his hand in his pocket and blinked in confusion, not finding the item he was looking for.

Where is my cigarette?

"Are you looking for something Jin?" Shui asked, her shadow falling on his back.