Xia Weiliang held the little thing in her hand and walked to a corner. "As you can see, it's impossible to back down now!"
Xiao Lan tilted its head, its eyes cold.
"But speaking of which, Grandpa Six is my grandfather now, and we're family from now on. Just like Xiao Jinzi, Yuan Ge, and Nuo Mi, shouldn't we love each other?"
"..."
Xiao Lan didn't speak, which most likely meant no objection.
"It's a good thing to have more people to love you, right? Look, I can't bring you with me when I'm filming, and Yuan Ge has to be with the crew. Xiao Jinzi was taken back by the old Xia couple. If you're the only snake left at home, won't you be bored?"
Xiao Lan silently lowered its head.
"Be good, and show your talent later to make Grandpa Six happy. Maybe he can even find you a beautiful snake girl!"
Xiao Lan straightened up halfway with a whoosh, and its fighting spirit surged towards Grandpa Six. It looked incredibly spirited!
Xia Weiliang turned around, and under everyone's astonished gazes, she brought Xiao Lan to Grandpa Six. "We've discussed it."
"Really?"
Grandpa Six's eyes lit up. This was too magical!
It was a real discussion, as she had said!
"Lan, go ahead."
She leaned closer to look at Xiao Lan, then gave Grandpa Six a look, as if a snake girl was about to be found!
Everyone was just watching for the excitement, but what they didn't expect was that Xiao Lan seemed to understand. It actually crawled towards Grandpa Six along her fingertip!
"Oh my god! Look!"
"Am I seeing things?! Oh my, this snake has truly become sentient!"
"It's so spiritual! Grandpa Six has found a treasure!"
Grandpa Six hesitated at first, but he quickly composed himself and decisively extended his hand towards Xiao Lan. Xiao Lan first approached his finger, sniffing around his head like a dog. After getting familiar with the scent, it crawled onto his hand and then straightened up in Grandpa Six's palm, its cold eyes fixed on him.
Even though it was just a small dot, it exuded an imposing aura. Looking closely, it truly had the domineering presence of a ruler! Gazing into its eyes made one involuntarily want to bow down in submission...
This strange feeling stunned Grandpa Six for a while, and finally, he introduced himself to Xiao Lan very sincerely: "My name is Meng Chou."
Xiao Lan glanced at him from left to right, then lowered its body and coiled in his palm.
Grandpa Six could hardly contain his excitement. He inexplicably knew that this meant acceptance!
He really loved this snake!
Looking at Xia Weiliang, he was also filled with affection, and said word by word, "Xiao Liang, you are my benefactor!"
Xia Weiliang didn't think much of it. She truly didn't have time to take care of Xiao Lan, and there was no one at home. Leaving it alone at home was indeed worrying.
This wasn't an ordinary snake, so who would dare to take it in? Most importantly, would Xiao Lan agree?!
Now, Grandpa Six liked it, and Xiao Lan agreed. This was the best outcome~
"Grandpa, please don't say that. It just means you and Xiao Lan have a connection."
Grandpa Six nodded solemnly and said, "Since you've given me such a great gift, I must give you a return gift."
Xia Weiliang waved her hands, but Grandpa Six wouldn't take no for an answer. "You'll know when we get back."
"Then... can we keep it low-key?"
Grandpa Six chuckled. Others were eager for his favor, but this girl actually wanted to receive a gift from him secretly.
"Alright, as you wish."
"And don't make it too expensive, otherwise, I'll feel pressured."
"Okay~ not expensive."
Xia Weiliang was finally relieved and then began to discuss acting experience with Grandpa Six.
It was only then that she learned that Grandpa Six was a top star in the film industry in his youth!
She searched for some of the movies Grandpa Six had starred in on Baidu and was so surprised her mouth fell open, "Meng Chou is Grandpa Six... Grandpa Six is Meng Chou..."
Xia Weiliang wasn't formally trained, but she had attended acting classes. She knew that Meng Chou's acting was considered a legendary master whose performances were included in textbooks!
Moreover, he was a versatile actor, embodying any role he played. Besides acting, he was also very low-key, with very few personal photos released. Therefore, it was common for people like Xia Weiliang to remember his characters but not necessarily recognize him in person.
"Heh, it was all decades ago. I retired later and went into business," Grandpa Six said, looking relaxed. He carefully touched the little snake in his palm and said slowly, "I've fulfilled my dream, and it's time to leave in peace."
Happiness came too suddenly, she didn't know how to react.
Seeing the two people chatting happily, Lin Suixiang was so jealous that she felt like she was about to ignite!
Why was Xia Weiliang everywhere?!
Couldn't she just be quiet?
She gave a venomous snake as a birthday gift, and yet she stole all the limelight! Was she deliberately opposing her, or was it fate?
Beside her, Lin Guanyan also genuinely didn't expect it, "Indeed, man proposes, God disposes."
"No, I'm not convinced!" Her fingernails were digging into her palm. For the first time, she had such a clear and distinct thought: she wanted to destroy her! She wanted to do it now!
"What can you do if you're not convinced?" Lin Guanyan glanced at his daughter and slowly shook his head. "Being able to connect with Grandpa Six and make him like her so much is that girl's ability."
Lin Suixiang sneered, grinding her teeth until they clicked. "Why does everyone like her so much?"
Lin Guanyan gently patted his daughter's shoulder. "If you stop obsessing over Xiao Yi, we still have other options..."
Lin Suixiang's eyes were full of obsession, and her entire body exuded hostility. "I will only marry Xiao Yi!"
"Perhaps there was still a sliver of hope before, but now with Grandpa Six backing this girl, it's hard to say..."
Lin Suixiang narrowed her eyes and stared at Xiao Lan in Grandpa Six's hand, then sneered, "Since that's the case, let's get rid of Grandpa Six too."
Lin Guanyan frowned. "Are you crazy?"
"I have never been clearer than I am now."
She left the venue without looking back.
Lin Guanyan could only turn back to Xiao Deye's side. After Xiao Deye said hello to a friend, he sat down nearby.
"That girl Xia Weiliang is really not simple!"
"Yes."
"Heh, to marry into our Xiao family, she even won over Grandpa Six! What a scheming woman!"
Lin Guanyan said, "The young master already has a rift with you because of her, so it's best not to offend her."
The more he said this, the more displeased Xiao Deye became. "What, am I afraid of her?"
"Master, I didn't mean that. For your sake and the fourth young master's sake, it's best not to touch her for now... Moreover, her comeback in the entertainment industry is enough to show that this woman is very capable."
Xiao Deye glanced at him. Lin Guanyan's expression remained unchanged, looking loyal and devoted as always.
"Old Lin, what about the birthday gift your daughter presented?"