Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot by Beautiful Crescent

Chapter 303: 206 Recognition (1) Subjected to ridicule, virtue unworthy of position

Around 6 p.m., the Xie Family employees and the guests had already gathered around the tables and taken their seats. After all, it was the annual gathering, and inevitably there would be feasting and drinking, but the banquet had not yet started, and only some desserts, fruits, and melon seeds were placed on the tables.

Tang Wan had entered the venue alongside Jiang Zhenhuan and his wife, which sparked quite a bit of discussion at the time.

“I didn’t expect the Jiang Family to show so much respect; it would have been enough for just the second master to come, but to think even Jiang Zhenhuan and his wife are here!”

“Is that person next to Fan Mingyu from the Tang Family? I’ve heard she was previously engaged to the Jiang Family. When Old Tang came to Beijing for medical treatment, the whole family stayed with the Jiang Family. I just wonder whether the engagement will still be honored?”

“I’ve never heard about this.”

“That’s normal; the Jiang Family wouldn’t announce something like this unless it was certain. But it seems that Mrs. Jiang is quite fond of her; she even attended some charity auction with the fifth master, so their relationship must be quite good.”

…

After Tang Wan sat down, she subconsciously surveyed those at their table: apart from the Jiang Family, there were Qi Zeyan and Ruan Mengxi, as well as Duan Linbai, with whom she was not very acquainted.

It seemed that he had been seated for a while, as the little porcelain dish in front of him was already half-filled with cracked melon seed shells.

“Uncle Jiang, Auntie Jiang,” Duan Linbai greeted with a smile.

“Lin Bai…” It was clear that Fan Mingyu knew him better.

Close to Tang Wan, Jiang Jinsang leaned over and whispered in her ear, “My mom used to be a singer, and Duan Linbai used to study music; they’ve collaborated before.”

Tang Wan nodded.

On the other hand, Qi Zeyan, sitting on the other side, seemed to still be harboring a grudge from losing an argument earlier on.

“Actually, with their personalities, and having known each other for so long, they should be able to become friends,” Tang Wan commented with a smile.

“That’s not a matter of personality. Haven’t you accompanied your grandma to Peach Garden before?” Jiang Jinsang explained.

“Yes,” Tang Wan nodded.

“That’s a garden owned by the Chuanbei Family in Beijing. In Beijing, North Sichuan, Lingnan, Hexi… there are all their respective prominent families. Duan Lin Bai has good relations with that family from North Sichuan…”

Tang Wan had indeed heard something about this; apparently, North Sichuan was formerly known for its chaos, and that family had an especially notorious reputation for cruelty.

“We have friends whose families have made significant contributions for generations, and their standing is completely different from that of North Sichuan’s. Everyone knows each other; it’s just that they have their different circles, and it’s not about who’s good or bad.”

Tang Wan nodded seriously.

…

and today he was even more reticent. After taking his seat, many tried to engage him in conversation, but seeing his solemn face,

to whom he didn’t give

help but reproach him, “They are after all young girls; can’t you stop making such a sour face, and be

understand that there’s no possibility between us. That is the

his behavior was likely to embarrass some of

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about to begin, the Xie Family members gradually took their seats, and naturally, it was

ankle. She was naturally dignified and tranquil, with her hair put up and matched with a set of pearl jewelry, exposing her shoulders and neck, which were

colors, black is always

lights were overly soft, she seemed to be covered in a wistful haze, fresh and stunning,

a mirror, reflecting her soft, form-fitting black dress as she passed in front

spotlights and focus were on her, and like an elegant

that a child brought back midway would be unfit for public appearance, but she turned out to

use of that? A bastard daughter’s status will ultimately be

does that matter? If she really can inherit the Xie Family’s fortune, who cares about her status? In the whole of Beijing, who knows how many families would like to marry her? By then, it will

…

of the annual meeting had already walked over to the elderly Mr. Xie,

and holding Shen Zhixian’s hand with the other. Today, he wore a black and red Tang suit, looking sprightly with

watched as the two went up on stage, and without needing any prompting, they immediately fell silent. The staff adjusted the microphone for the old

gala. I am here to express my gratitude for your presence!” At exactly 6:28 p.m., he timed it just right, and as soon

over more than 60 years, and over these years, apart from the efforts of our exceptional employees, we could not have done without the care from our peers, for which I’d like to thank everyone

thanking employees and colleagues alike, the old

On this occasion, I have an important

thousands of eyes intently

family’s situation, about my deceased younger brother, who left behind a daughter in this world. We’ve been looking for her for many years, and after

relatives and friends here, so I want to take this opportunity to introduce her

Xie took Shen Zhixian’s hand and pulled her into the spotlight, “This is… my legitimate niece—Shen Zhixian.

Mr. Xie’s niece…

‘legitimate’ already made clear

lineage known, many in Beijing would have to call her ‘aunt’, let alone need their

I am Shen

Zhixian differed, but out of respect

beforehand. Introducing her to everyone was simply to give her a formal identity publicly, as to

said next set the atmosphere

be involved in various matters of the Xie Family, so I

in Xie Family

was not just about family matters but

ties to the Xie Family, it didn’t matter; the most affected were the