Yang Lu was furious when she talked about this. Xue Mei was clearly the bitch who always targeted Song Jia and seduced Huo Xiao. How did she suddenly become her adoptive father's biological daughter?

However, Yang Ziqiang has personally confirmed that the diary belonged to his girlfriend from back then. The hospital nurse, who is also Xue Mei's adoptive mother, Guan Ma, also admitted to the fact that she secretly raised the child back then.

Yang Ziqiang then planned to host a banquet for his relatives and friends to announce the news.

"How foolish! What era are we living in? How can you conclude that Xue Mei is his daughter based on just a diary and an insignificant person!"

You might not know Xue Mei's background, but Song Jia and I know her very well. She's always lived in the county town, so how did she end up with a foster mother?

Jiang Ning thought it was absurd.

Of course, this family also gave an explanation, saying that Guan's mother later couldn't support the child herself, so she gave the child away to be raised by others, and she continued to work as a nanny until Xue Mei's adoptive parents died, at which point she revealed the truth.

Jiang Ning sighed, "What has your father given Xue Mei so far?"

Xue Mei must have had ulterior motives for doing this.

Fortunately, Yang Ziqiang's money was all in his savings account, and he didn't have time to withdraw it. He only gave Xue Mei a few hundred yuan to buy some clothes.

However, in order to make up for the debt he owed her over the years, Yang Ziqiang was prepared to give her a savings account with 20,000 yuan on the day of the banquet.

He even said he would buy her a house.

Jiang Ning felt a chill run down her spine when she thought of the black birthmark on the back of Xue Mei's neck.

Li Damei saw the picture of the birthmark and confirmed that it belonged to Feng Shuyao's child.

In other words, Xue Mei is most likely Feng Shuyao's child, so how could she be Yang Ziqiang's?

This is far too complicated.

To find out the truth, Jiang Ning advised Yang Lu not to rush and to hold all the banquets as scheduled. In time, her true colors would be revealed.

At this moment, Xue Mei smiled and showed Aunt Wu her newly bought pearl necklace.

"How is it? Does it look good? I never expected to gain Yang Ziqiang's trust so easily. He even said he would give me a savings account."

Her pride was palpable.

Aunt Wu raised an eyebrow at her. "We agreed that the money we received would be split 50/50."

Upon hearing that they would split the bill in half, Xue Mei immediately frowned.

“Aunt Wu, you didn’t do anything, why do you want so much? I was the one who found the diary and Aunt Guan, and I still have to pay her. I’ll give you a quarter of the money I received at most.”

Five thousand yuan is a lot; it's enough to get you out of this tight spot. If you want more, then wait until I officially become Yang Ziqiang's daughter, and then slowly swindle the money out of him little by little!

Aunt Wu thought to herself, "Anyway, this money is free. As long as I hold on to Xue Mei, this money tree, why should I be afraid of not having money to spend in the future?"

The two were then immersed in joy, awaiting the arrival of the banquet.

After a long week, it's finally the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The banquet was held as scheduled in a small restaurant with a large round table that could seat more than twenty people.

However, not many people came. Jiang Ning and Lin Chen, Lin Qiao and Luo Guangming, Yang Lu and Gao Baoliang, Yang Xiu and Wu Jing, and a few colleagues from government departments. Everyone else declined.

Song Jia was already being kind by not causing trouble for Xue Mei, so why would she possibly look at her smug face?

Jiang Ning also came with a purpose, otherwise she wouldn't have bothered to come.

Xue Mei dressed up especially carefully today, wearing a fuchsia wool coat, with her hair styled in a new way and adorned with a glittering gold hair clip. She also wore a pearl necklace, with the beads hanging outside her coat as if afraid that others wouldn't notice.

Perhaps she thought that dressing up like this would make her father look good.

Yang Ziqiang shook his head almost imperceptibly upon seeing this.

When everyone had arrived and it was time to begin the meal, Yang Ziqiang raised his glass and gave his opening remarks.

At first, everything was normal; it was just a simple welcome to everyone to come and have dinner. But then things started to go wrong.

As Xue Mei listened, cold sweat poured down her back.

Before he could finish speaking, she stood up and said to Yang Ziqiang:

"Do you still doubt my identity? I have evidence. If you really don't believe me, you can send someone to investigate."

Seeing her annoyed expression, Yang Ziqiang smiled slightly.

"Xiaomei, don't worry, I haven't finished speaking yet. If you really are my daughter, I will definitely give you my savings book. As long as you swear in front of so many people that you are not lying, I will believe you."

These days, Yang Ziqiang has thought a lot. From the initial excitement to the later calm, he has had doubts about Xue Mei's identity.

But he was still willing to believe her, as long as she publicly admitted that she hadn't lied.

It was just a simple request, but Xue Mei hesitated.

Her facial expressions shifted as she analyzed the consequences of making this promise.

Just then, Wang Xiufen came over with a file folder.

Jiang Ning asked her to retrieve the results of the paternity test. All they had to do was open the bag to find out Xue Mei's true identity.

Xue Mei was stunned, looking at the people on the table, feeling that they were both strange and frightening.

It turns out this wasn't a family reunion dinner, but a trap!

"You've gone too far! I know you've always looked down on me, but I've been trying my best to make a living. Over the years, I've suffered so much, and now that I've finally found my biological father, you still want to suppress me!"

Forget it, your circle is too complicated and too cruel, I don't want to get involved.

I'm not recognizing this relative anymore!

Xue Mei stood up angrily, tears welling up in her eyes, and made as if to leave.

Wang Xiufen took out the appraisal report and threw it in her face, scolding her:

"You're even crying now? Are you trying to fool us? Let's see whose daughter you really are!"

Xue Mei wanted to leave, but was drawn to the words on the report on the ground.

"Feng Shuyao?" she murmured, picking up the report.

She had never met this person before!

Jiang Ning glanced at the report, then saw the woman's puzzled expression, and stepped forward to explain.

“Feng Shuyao was my adoptive mother before, and she is now serving her sentence in prison.”

When you were born in the People's Hospital, she switched you with me, and you were later adopted and went to live in Hunan Province.

"You never dreamed that you really aren't your parents' biological child! But you're not at a disadvantage now, your father Jiang Jianguo is still alive, and your mother Feng Shuyao is serving time in prison and will be out in a few years."

Then, the three of you can be reunited as a family.

Xue Mei couldn't believe it when she heard this. Her parents were both from Hunan Province, and her uncle had even said he would leave her a portion of his inheritance!

Yang Ziqiang's serious expression revealed a hint of disappointment upon seeing the result.

He was prepared to acknowledge his daughter, but this was the outcome.

Seeing his disappointed expression, Xue Mei immediately stepped forward and begged for forgiveness, "Dad, it's not like that. I can go with you to do a paternity test. I really am your daughter!"