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.

…

much of a talker to begin with, and today he was

girls, to whom he didn’t give the slightest hint of

but reproach him, “They are after all young girls; can’t you stop

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

to embarrass some of the girls, but his words

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and naturally, it was the elderly Mr. Xie and Shen Zhixian

in a black waist-cinching gown with a voluminous skirt that revealed a slender, delicate 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 exquisite and striking, adding an air of

to other colors, black is always the safest

was because the surrounding lights were overly soft, she seemed to be covered in a wistful haze, fresh and stunning, emanating an irresistible allure all

floor was so shiny it could be used as a mirror, reflecting her soft, form-fitting black dress as she passed in front of

were on her, and

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

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

can inherit the Xie Family’s fortune, who cares about her status? In the

…

person in charge of the annual meeting had already walked over to the elderly Mr. Xie, “Old Master, it’s almost time; shall we go up on the

one hand and holding Shen Zhixian’s hand with the other.

without needing any prompting, they immediately fell

mid-year evening gala. I am here to express my gratitude for your presence!” At exactly 6:28 p.m., he timed it just right,

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

out of the way, thanking employees and colleagues alike,

On this occasion, I have an important matter to announce

thousands of

deceased younger brother, who left behind a daughter in this world. We’ve been looking for her for

are also many relatives and friends here, so I want to take this opportunity to introduce

legitimate niece—Shen Zhixian. Please, I ask that

Mr. Xie’s niece…

‘legitimate’ already made clear

lineage known, many in Beijing would have to call her

I am

differed, but out of respect for Mr. Xie, their applause

to everyone was simply to give her a formal identity publicly, as to whether other families would acknowledge her, that

Mr. Xie said next set the atmosphere

gradually be involved in various matters of the Xie Family, so I ask for everyone’s care for her in the

in Xie

fool; it was not just about family matters but about the company

it didn’t matter; the most affected were