After being reborn as a rich and beautiful woman, she let herself go.

Chapter 97 Embarrassment

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Luo Jiuyu took Hua Meimei back to the Luo family home to wish her grandparents a Happy New Year.

After the previous "cheating scandal," the Luo family didn't have a good impression of Hua Meimei.

Before the Lunar New Year, Hua Meimei was too busy with work to visit her grandparents at the Luo family home.

When Hua Meimei came to pay her New Year's visit, the two elders were a little colder towards her than before.

After his last drunken episode, Lorne went on a business trip to Europe within two days and didn't spend the Lunar New Year at home. Luo Mingzhe and Bian Xuan, on the other hand, stayed at home, each busy with their own things, and didn't want to come out to see the couple.

Before Luo Jiuyu arrived, he told Hua Meimei that if she felt uncomfortable at the Luo family's house, she could leave after sitting for a while and didn't need to stay for dinner.

Hua Meimei didn't think so. She came here to explain things clearly to the two elders.

"Grandpa and Grandma, I know Luo Qingqing took pictures of me and my friends at the hotel. I know this has upset you, so I apologize in advance. I'm sorry." Hua Meimei took the initiative to admit her mistake.

The two elders were sitting upright on the sofa when they suddenly heard her apologize, and their expressions softened slightly.

“That night, Jiu Yu and Mu Siran had a scandal. I was angry and ran away from home to stay in a hotel. My friend was worried about me and went to find me. He just hugged me out of concern and wanted to comfort me. There was nothing wrong between us. I did not cheat on him.”

Luo Jiuyu chimed in, "I knew Meimei loved me so much, how could she betray me? Grandpa and Grandma, don't be fooled by Luo Qingqing's photo."

Hua Meimei silently watched Luo Jiuyu, a threatening smile playing on her lips. He helped her, fine, but he also took advantage of her, acting as if she loved him to death.

Luo Jiuyu said to her with a half-smile, "Wife, am I right?"

Hua Meimei laughed: "Yes, you're right."

Seeing Hua Meimei's sincere expression, the old lady, who had been skeptical about the matter, broke the awkward silence with a smile.

"That's what Xiao Jiu told me too. He believed you hadn't done anything to betray him. Since it was a misunderstanding, let it go. Old man, don't keep a long face, it's the New Year."

The old man was suddenly called out by his wife, and he coughed awkwardly a few times. "Alright, as long as the couple has a harmonious relationship, that's more important than anything else."

“It’s my fault for making Grandpa and Grandma unhappy. I’ll punish myself with three drinks at lunch later,” Hua Meimei said.

The two elders exchanged a glance, recalling Mu Siran's words about wanting to be with Luo Jiuyu, and both felt a pang of sadness.

The old lady had told the old man not to tell Luo Jiuyu about this yet, so Luo Jiuyu still doesn't know.

The couple seems to have a deep and loving relationship, and they shouldn't let Mu Siran affect it.

"We'll have some guests coming soon," the old lady said.

Luo Jiuyu asked, "No one comes on the first day of the Lunar New Year in previous years. Who are these rare guests this year?"

“The Mu family.” The old lady glanced at him. “Your Uncle Mu is going on a trip with his wife in a couple of days. He brought his two daughters here today to wish them a Happy New Year.”

That means both Mu sisters will be coming.

Hua Meimei looked at Luo Jiuyu, her expression a half-smile. He and Mu Siran were bound to meet today.

Luo Jiuyu remained calm and said nothing, but quietly tightened his grip on her hand.

Soon after, Luo Mingzhe and Bian Xuan came downstairs one after the other.

Everyone stayed in the living room, eating sunflower seeds and watching the Spring Festival Gala replay, quietly waiting for the guests to arrive.

Half an hour later, just before lunchtime, the Mu family finally arrived. All four carried a pile of New Year's gifts. They greeted each other with smiles, wishing each other a happy new year in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

Only Mu Siran saw Luo Jiuyu and Hua Meimei standing hand in hand, and her expression remained complicated for a while.

The two elders introduced Hua Meimei to the Mu couple, and there was no shortage of polite compliments between them. Hua Meimei's smile was so sweet it almost made her mouth ache.

Before dinner, everyone chatted for a while in the living room.

The elders chatted about the everyday family matters of the past year, while the younger generation sat together and talked about their own.

This time, Mousse Sweet was much more enthusiastic when she saw Blossom, calling her "sister-in-law" repeatedly.

Hua Meimei chuckled quietly, "Didn't you always call me Sister Meimei? Why are you calling me sister-in-law today?"

Mu Sitian took her arm and looked at her with a sweet smile: "I should call you sister-in-law, since you're already married to Brother Jiuyu."

"Calling me 'sister-in-law' feels weird. You should just call me Sister Meimei, it sounds nicer." She frowned and smiled, a little disgusted with the title "sister-in-law".

This generational difference gives off a strong sense of being a married woman, making her feel like she's been called old.

Mousse stuck out her tongue at her, "Okay, actually I also think Sister Meimei sounds good!"

The two started talking about business again, and Hua Meimei had already forgotten about Luo Jiuyu, who was sitting silently to the side.

Meanwhile, Mu Siran, sitting on the other side of Mu Sitian, kept an eye on Luo Jiuyu, who was sitting on Hua Meimei's side.

She hoped that Luo Jiuyu would glance at her, even just exchange a look, but he didn't look at her at all.

He didn't say a word, but silently peeled pecans, and immediately put the flesh into Huamei's mouth.

Fearing that Berry might be thirsty, they would occasionally feed her fruit juice.

He was so considerate to Hua Meimei... Mu Siran's brows furrowed more and more, filled with jealousy!

She had humbled herself and contacted him multiple times to inquire about his well-being and express her longing, but she had not received a response from him.

He loved her for so many years, didn't he? How can he just let go of those feelings like that? It's too cruel for her.

How should she deal with her deep affection?

Having lost Lorne's companionship and now facing a barrage of criticism as a mistress, with many advertising and script deals no longer considering her, she has lost so much, and he's ignoring her...

Are you not even going to leave her the dignity of being just ordinary friends?

Perhaps because she stared at Luo Jiuyu for so long, Mu Siran's gaze was so intense that it attracted the attention of the other elders.

Mu Sitian's mother, Gao Shuhua, deliberately raised her voice and said to her husband, Mu Hai, "Look, these young people sitting together, handsome men and beautiful women, it's a feast for the eyes. Xiao Jiu is really handsome. Ranran has seen so many handsome men in the entertainment industry, but she still can't help but stare at him."

Upon hearing this, all the elders couldn't help but look towards the sofa where Luo Jiuyu and Mu Siran were sitting.

Mu Hai's gaze darkened as he thought of the rumors circulating online about Mu Siran and Luo Jiuyu, feeling utterly embarrassed.

Mu Hai smiled apologetically: "I'm really sorry, our Ranran is a public figure in the entertainment industry. Any man who gets close to her will inevitably be dragged into rumors. I'm sorry to have troubled you all during this time."

Bian Xuan, who hadn't smiled much all day, was holding back her anger. Hearing Mu Hai's words, she snorted coldly.

Mu Hai looked slightly embarrassed.

Luo Mingzhe coughed lightly at Bian Xuan, signaling her not to spoil the New Year's atmosphere.

No matter how great the grudge, the long-standing friendship between the two families must be taken into account.

Bian Xuan ignored the look Luo Mingzhe gave her. She was already unhappy in the Luo family, and now the Mu family's daughter was bullying her son. Why should she give them attitude?

"I have something to do. I need to go abroad to spend the Chinese New Year with my son. My flight is this afternoon. Goodbye." Bian Xuan said this to them, then got up and left.

Luo Mingzhe looked extremely embarrassed, but he didn't know what to say.

The two elders also looked uncomfortable; it was a conflict between their children and grandchildren, and they didn't want to interfere too much.

After Bian Xuan left, the old lady, in an attempt to ease the awkwardness, invited everyone to lunch at the restaurant.