Chapter 137 Dinner

"What?" Hua Nu's mother was shocked. "Is Miss Xiao really that bad?"

"Mom, listen to me. If Xiao Ruo asks you to recognize me, you should say that you don't recognize me and that I am not your daughter."

"But, but you are my daughter!"

"Mom!" Hua Nu said in a strong voice, "Open your eyes and take a good look at me now. Am I not much better than before? I am now Madam Xiao's adopted granddaughter. I have a big house to live in, beautiful clothes to wear, and a house full of servants. Do you want me to lose all this and live a hard life with you again?"

"But what about your brother and I? We can't do without you!" Hua Nu's mother was very scared and held Hua Nu's wrist tightly, fearing that Hua Nu would not want them anymore.

"Mom, you and your brother are my only relatives. As long as you help me gain a foothold here, I can bring you and your brother in in the future and we can live a good life together."

"Okay, I promise you," Hua Nu's mother said with tears in her eyes, "You are my daughter, I will definitely stand by you."

"Go quickly, and don't let anyone know that you came to see me."

Hua Nu's mother turned around and jogged back in the direction she came from.

Hua Nu looked around and after confirming that there was no one around, she quickly lifted her skirt and left.

Who would dare to despise the banquet hosted by Old Madam Xiao?

Those who received the invitation to the banquet almost immediately put down what they were doing, put on the latest dresses, brought expensive gifts, and took a stretch limousine to arrive at the home of the leader of the city defense in District 2 in advance.

Ye Shen, the Minister of Industry of District 2, also arrived at the banquet hall in advance.

At this time, almost everyone had arrived, but the protagonist of the banquet, Old Madam Xiao, had not yet appeared.

As the organizer of the banquet, Xiao Ruo wore a black uniform and walked among the uncles and uncles, greeting them and toasting them.

The industrial zone is an important organ to ensure the quality of life in the holy city. The city’s population is no less than that of the main urban area, and there are many senior officials in the holy city who control multiple projects in the industrial zone.

Those who came to attend Madam Xiao's banquet this time were all well-known figures in District 2.

To Xiao Ruo, almost everyone was her elder, with the exception of Ye Shen, who was barely considered her peer and was about five or six years older than her.

He whispered beside Xiao Ruo, "What's Madam Xiao up to? She invited us here, but didn't specify what the event was in the invitation. Could it be a Hongmen Banquet?"

Ye Shen was one of the few people who knew that Xiao Xun was not in the Holy City, and he had always had a good relationship with Xiao Ruo in District 2.

"You'll know when the time comes." Xiao Ruo smiled mysteriously, then walked away and instructed the butler to take Hua Nu's mother to the side hall so that she could appear immediately and give Hua Nu a surprise.

As the guests arrived, the banquet hall became more and more lively, and Old Madam Xiao chose this time to appear.

Everyone stopped talking and looked at Old Madam Xiao.

Ever since City Lord Xiao Xun inherited the position of City Lord six years ago, Old Madam Xiao has retreated behind the scenes and moved to District Three to live in seclusion. She has never participated in any large-scale banquets, nor has she ever taken the initiative to host a banquet. Why did she suddenly hold a grand banquet in District Two this time?

Hua Nu was a little nervous. In the magnificent banquet hall, she saw Xiao Ruo at a glance. When Xiao Ruo saw her looking at him, the corners of his mouth cracked and he returned a big smile.

Hua Nu also smiled, but her smile was bitter. She was very afraid that something would go wrong with her mother's affairs, because she couldn't afford to lose! If she lost today! She would never be able to turn things around.

Madam Xiao paid close attention to Hua Nu's mood. She comforted her softly, "Don't be nervous. The people who came are all well-known people in District 2. They are all easy to get along with. When I introduce you to them, they will only respect you more, because from now on, you are my goddaughter."

"Thank you, grandma," Hua Nu expressed her gratitude from the bottom of her heart.

Old Madam Xiao smiled kindly, and took Hua Nu to the center of everyone's attention.

Xiao Ruo quickly signaled her housekeeper to ask Hua Nu's mother to bring her over.

"The reason we hold this banquet today and invite you all here is mainly because we want to introduce someone to you all." Old Madam Xiao took Hua Nu by the hand, looked at her with a loving look on her face, and then announced.

"Daughter, where is my daughter?" Hua Nu's mother was brought to the banquet by the housekeeper. She was ragged and holding a baby boy in her arms, which immediately attracted the attention of the guests at the banquet.

(End of this chapter)