Chapter 151 Spreading Rumors Harms People

Although the Qi family has been making a lot of blunders, they still remember that today's banquet was specially held for Qi Xi.

The main purpose was to introduce Qi Xi's identity to everyone, and the reason for bringing Qi Jianyue along was simply to dispel rumors about the real and fake heiress.

Even though Qi Jianyue doesn't have Qi family blood flowing in her veins, the Qi family not only wants to keep her in the family, but also wants to announce to the outside world that Qi Jianyue is also their biological daughter, and that the Qi family has two daughters.

In this way, the rumors circulating outside will be disproven without any further evidence.

In terms of the procedure, Li Rujun, unusually, still had a shred of conscience and decided that Qi Xi should go on stage first, in order to show how much the Qi family valued their daughter who had just been found.

As for Qi Jianyue, she would go on stage after Qi Xi finished speaking, to emphasize that Qi Jianyue's status as the daughter of the Qi family was indeed true.

For the Qi family, this arrangement can be considered the greatest possible win-win situation.

However, Yu Li and Qi Xi had already determined that, given Qi Jianyue's nature, he would definitely cause trouble again during the banquet.

Sure enough, as Qi Xi was about to come downstairs, the lights that had been set were already focused on the direction of the stairs.

In order to steal Qi Xi's thunder, Qi Jianyue came out directly from the corner of the hall.

In this way, she can take the lead and attract everyone's attention.

Because Qi Jianyue lifted the hem of her skirt and went directly onto the stage, in order for the banquet to proceed smoothly, the spotlight had to change its path and focus on Qi Jianyue.

Fortunately, Qi Xi hadn't shown up yet, otherwise it would have been too easy for that green tea to let Qi Jianyue steal the spotlight so openly.

In front of Old Master Qi, Qi Jianyue certainly couldn't say that she had shown up first in order to steal Qi Xi's thunder.

With a smile on her face, she replied, "Grandpa, Xiaoxi said she was a little nervous, so she asked me to come out first to give her a heads-up."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Qi frowned slightly.

As a descendant of the Qi family, it's unacceptable to be so timid.

Grandpa Qi did not doubt Qi Xi's words. After hearing her say this, he said with satisfaction, "Only those who are open and honest are the descendants of the Qi family. Very good, then you can speak first."

Qi Jianyue stood on the high platform, facing everyone's gaze. Her greatest joy in life was being the center of attention.

Those who came today were all VIPs from high society, each one of them either rich or powerful.

By showing her face at this banquet, everyone will remember her name, Qi Jianyue, and from then on, no one will question her identity as a member of the Qi family.

"Good afternoon, distinguished guests. I am very pleased that you can attend my banquet. The Qi family has specially organized this banquet today, firstly to add some liveliness to the old house that has not been lively for a long time."

"Secondly, it's also to let my long-lost sister show her face. Actually, this matter has always been a secret of our Qi family."

As Qi Jianyue spoke, a sad expression appeared on her face, as if she were an Oscar-winning actress: "Many years ago, my younger sister was kidnapped by the nanny shortly after she was born."

"Over the years, our family has been secretly searching for my sister. Fortunately, God took pity on us and we finally found her. Now our family can finally be reunited, and I am very happy."

This explanation was finalized after discussions among the Qi family.

This would not only prove that Qi Jianyue was not the fake heiress as rumored, but also explain why the Qi family was missing a daughter.

By blaming a non-existent nanny, the two daughters would be considered real, and the rumors would cease.

Sure enough, as soon as Qi Jianyue said that, a murmur of discussion arose from the audience.

"So the story about the real and fake heiresses was fake? So where did this news come from?"

"So the Qi family is holding this banquet to announce to the public that the Qi family does indeed have two daughters?"

"That must be their purpose. Otherwise, why would they have their eldest daughter come out to make a statement first? Rumors are truly harmful."

Qi Jianyue also heard the discussions below the stage, and she was very satisfied with the result.

After all, most families would naturally favor biological children over biological ones, so why would they hold a banquet just to dispel rumors?

The only explanation is that both daughters are real.

From then on, she no longer needed to worry about whether she had Qi family blood in her veins. In any case, it had already been announced to the outside world that she was undoubtedly the true daughter of the Qi family.

"My sister just came back from the countryside not long ago, so she's a bit timid and shy. I hope everyone can give her some encouragement later."

Qi Jianyue introduced Qi Xi verbally, but her words implied that Qi Xi was from the countryside and lacked manners, which was why she was embarrassed in such a grand occasion and needed her, as the older sister, to set an example first.

Just as Qi Jianyue was about to show off again, Qi Xi appeared upstairs.

The spotlight, which had been focused on Qi Jianyue, suddenly shifted to Qi Xi.

This also drew everyone's attention to Qi Xi.

As Qi Xi lifted the hem of her skirt and walked step by step with elegant posture, showing no timidity but rather appearing poised and graceful, some of the guests below the stage were whispering among themselves.

"They say they are both biological daughters, but no matter how you look at it, the fourth young lady of the Qi family looks very similar to the Qi couple, while the third young lady of the Qi family doesn't resemble them at all."

"Looking at it this way, Miss Qi doesn't seem to resemble any of the Qi family members."

Someone jokingly remarked, seemingly casually, "Could it be a genetic mutation?"

"Could it be that the Qi family took a different approach and adopted someone who has no blood relation to them as their biological daughter?"

These whispers naturally reached Qi Jianyue's ears.

She went to great lengths to be the first to show her face, all to solidify her identity as the real heiress.

But despite all her scheming, she forgot that genes cannot lie.

Even though the entire Qi family has given the same story, she doesn't have any Qi family blood, so naturally she doesn't look like a member of the Qi family.

Qi Xi's appearance is a combination of the best features of both Qi Kunshan and Li Rujun. At first glance, even without a DNA test, it's obvious that she is their biological daughter.

Once on stage, as the spotlight returned to the two of them, Qi Jianyue's dignified smile vanished instantly.

She was just about to use her older sister's name to portray a deep sisterly bond with Qi Xi.

To everyone's surprise, Qi Xi didn't even give her a chance to speak, and directly snatched the microphone from her hand.

"Aren't you going to get off the stage? Do you like being on stage so much? Do you need me to buy you a VIP seat and weld you to the stage?"