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Chapter 582: Xie Qingyi's Arrogant Demeanor

"Grandma Gao has arrived."

Someone in the crowd shouted, and everyone's attention was drawn to it.

Accompanied by her diplomat son, Mrs. Gao entered the venue in high spirits. In her early years, Mrs. Gao followed her husband to develop markets overseas, built a powerful business empire, and purchased cultural relics from Country A that had been lost abroad in the past at high prices, and donated them to the country free of charge.

Schools and hospitals throughout Country A have been donated in their names, and they have dedicated their lives to philanthropy, thus enjoying a high reputation in the country.

Now that I'm getting older, I want to return to my roots.

This was her first birthday after returning to China, so naturally everyone was very supportive.

Looking at the large group of guests, Mrs. Gao said in high spirits, "Today is my birthday, and I am very grateful to everyone for coming."

"Grandma Gao, it is an honor for us younger generations to be able to attend your birthday banquet."

"Madam Gao, you are a highly respected elder who has dedicated your life to charity. We are far behind you and it is our honor to be here to celebrate your birthday."

Grandma Gao smiled kindly as she listened.

"Madam Gao, we are from the Lesheng Group. This is a Bulgari jewelry necklace that we specially commissioned for you. We wish you a long and healthy life, and peace and happiness every year."

"Madam Gao, we are from Hengxing Group. Our gift to you is a longevity peach made of gold. We wish you boundless happiness and long life."

"Madam Gao, we are from the Su Group. This is a precious stone painting screen that we have prepared for you. It is made from 10000 precious stones, including pearls, agate, crystal, emeralds, rubies, and black jade. It has undergone multiple processes such as cutting, polishing, and inlaying, and is set on a high-quality rosewood base. We wish you many happy returns of the day."

At this moment, Su Mengyu arrived with her parents.

Xie Qingyi no longer had a pleasant expression when she saw Su Mengyu again. After all, Su Mengyu had publicly stated that the person she liked was Gu Xunjing, which had already embarrassed the Zhan Group.

Looking at the screen made of gemstones, Grandma Gao said kindly, "This gemstone screen is truly exquisite; you've put a lot of thought into it."

The Su family: "It's only right."

Gu Xuanwu: "Madam Gao, we are from the Gu Group. Today is your birthday, and we are presenting you with a Qing Dynasty Hetian jade carving of a bat offering longevity symbol. It is made of the finest Hetian white jade."

The ornament is shaped like a ruyi scepter, symbolizing good fortune and auspiciousness. The head of the ruyi is carved with bat and peach motifs. The bat, whose Chinese word for "bat" is a homophone for "fortune," signifies good luck, happiness, and fulfillment. The peach, a symbol of longevity, with its round and full shape, represents health, long life, and a life blessed with both happiness and longevity.

Grandma Gao looked at the jade ruyi presented by the Gu family with eyes full of delight.

She said with satisfaction, "Hetian jade, with its warm and smooth texture, has been known as the 'King of Jade' since ancient times. The Hetian white jade used in this jade ruyi has a warm color and a soft luster, as delicate as solidified fat, giving people a sense of tranquility and peace. You have put a lot of thought into it."

Everyone presented their birthday gifts, and Old Mrs. Gao was very happy. Older people like their birthday banquets to be lively and joyful, especially since everyone had carefully prepared birthday gifts, which meant that she was highly valued by everyone, and she was very happy.

Suddenly, Xie Qingyi said arrogantly to the people who were congratulating her, "You have done your best by giving these things, but unfortunately, none of these things are worthy of Old Madam Gao's status!"

Xie Qingyi pretended to be nonchalant and said in a low voice, "These things are presentable enough to give to Old Madam Gao."

Not only did the Su and Gu families look grim, but everyone present immediately changed their expressions.

Xie Qingyi was already arrogant and conceited, and now the Zhan Group has turned the tide and reached a cooperation agreement with the military.

Xie Qingyi is becoming increasingly arrogant, no longer pretending at all.

Li Wanyin retorted, "Madam Zhan, you look down on the birthday gifts everyone prepared for Old Madam Gao. What did your Zhan family prepare?"

Xie Qingyi said with great pride, "That is naturally a better birthday gift than any of the others here."

Grandma Gao: "Gifts are not about price; I'm already very happy that you came to celebrate my birthday."

Xie Qingyi flattered, "Madam Gao, since gifts represent sentiments, they must be of varying value. The more valuable the gift, the more it signifies importance. Madam Gao, you are one of the most helpful people to the country, so how can your birthday gift be casual and insignificant?"

After Xie Qingyi finished speaking, she gestured to her subordinates.

"Bring up our birthday gifts."

Two bodyguards in black carried in the birthday gifts.

He was protected by two bodyguards on each side.

Ten people carried the birthday gifts up, and the grand display drew everyone's attention.

Hsieh Ching-yi was very pleased to see that she had become the center of attention.

"Madam Gao, this is a birthday gift from our Zhan Group. Please accept it!"

After Xie Qingyi finished speaking, she lifted the red cloth covering her hand, revealing a vase with a beautiful plum blossom design.

At this moment, someone in the crowd whispered sarcastically, "When these ten people carried it out, I thought it was something valuable, but it's just a vase."

"Shut up! If you don't understand, don't talk! That vase is a Song Dynasty vase that the Zhan family bought at an auction many years ago, and it's worth tens of millions."

The person who had just made sarcastic remarks immediately fell silent.

"That vase is from the Song Dynasty official kiln, which has a history of over 900 years. It's extremely rare. The Zhan family is really willing to part with it."

Everyone stared wide-eyed, and started discussing amongst themselves.

Some sycophants have already started flattering Xie Qingyi.

"Madam Zhan is truly generous, gifting a Song Dynasty vase worth millions. It's clear that our gifts are not worthy of such a refined occasion."

“Madam Zhan, this vase is over nine hundred years old, and only one has been discovered so far. You are really too kind.”

Hearing the compliments from others, Xie Qingyi became increasingly smug.

She suddenly looked at Jiang Qianhui and said provocatively, "Jiang Qianhui, I wonder what your Jiang family sent to Old Madam Gao as a birthday gift? Don't let it be some cheap stuff!"

Faced with Xie Qingyi's provocation, Jiang Qianhui was not displeased, but instead said with a slight smile, "Coincidentally, I also gave an antique vase."

Jiang Qianhui's words caused the people present to stir up agitation once again.

"We received the same gift, both antique vases. Which one is better?"

"The Zhan family clearly came prepared and deliberately wanted to put others down! If the Jiang family's gift is not as good as hers, she doesn't know how she will humiliate Jiang Qianhui."

"The Zhan family gifted a Song Dynasty vase worth tens of millions; there aren't many that can surpass it."

Xie Qingyi didn't expect that Jiang Qianhui would give antique vases as gifts, just like her, which made it even more interesting.

Let's see how she steps on her!