Originally, she wanted to hold Xie Ziyuan's coming-of-age ceremony in the capital to make it seem grand.

Xie Ziyuan has been away from Linjiang City for nearly a year, but she has been very adept at social maneuvering in the capital and has won the favor of several powerful families. She can take advantage of this coming-of-age ceremony to invite those powerful families in the capital to participate, so as to strengthen their relationships.

At the same time, it will also let the Xie family see just how outstanding their Ziyuan really is.

Xie Sidu smiled gently, with a hint of reassurance: "Ziyuan is, after all, our adopted daughter, so of course I will celebrate her birthday."

Ding Huizhu felt a little relieved, her heart filled with tenderness. She knew that Xie Sidu would not disregard her opinion.

Grandma Ding glanced at Xie Li smugly. See? What good is it to steal the spotlight tonight? The Xie family will always remember Xie Ziyuan.

Perhaps Xie Sidu will upgrade the banquet's scale to compensate Xie Ziyuan.

Grandma Ding's expression softened a bit: "Since that's the case, then it's thoughtful of you. By the way, for Ziyuan's birthday, all the guests tonight must be invited, and Xu Zhen must also attend."

Xie Li has what Xie Ziyuan doesn't.

She was still hoping that Xu Zhen would give Xie Ziyuan a big red envelope. Zhenye Group was so wealthy and powerful; Ding Huizhu said that the gifts that Old Master Xu gave to Xie Li were worth tens of millions.

It would be best if Grandpa Xu and Xu Zhen gave Xie Ziyuan the exact same gift, to justify Xie Ziyuan's concession tonight.

Xie Li couldn't help but glance at Old Madam Ding. To put it simply, he felt that the old lady was probably not quite right in the head.

However, she wouldn't say such a thing. After all, he was an elder, and even if she didn't acknowledge him, his age was still there.

"I'm sorry, I'm afraid I don't have the ability to invite Mr. Xu." Xie Sidu found the story increasingly absurd and quickly interrupted Old Mrs. Ding with a smile.

Grandma Ding was stunned for a moment, feeling somewhat disappointed. She turned her gaze to Xie Li.

Since Xie Li is so good at winning over Old Master Xu, he can definitely invite Old Master Xu and Xu Zhen to attend.

Once Grandpa Xu gets to know Xie Ziyuan, he will definitely discover her good qualities and begin to dote on her.

She had heard from Ding Huizhu that the servants of the Xu family said that the Xu family had only had boys for generations and they especially wanted a girl. That's why Xie Li took advantage of the situation, won over Old Master Xu's heart, and had the idea of ​​taking her in as his goddaughter.

If the Xu family were a poor family, they would not be qualified for Xie Ziyuan to befriend; but since the Xu family is not poor and is so powerful, wealthy and influential, they are qualified to recognize Xie Ziyuan as their goddaughter.

I believe the Xu family would also feel that Xie Ziyuan is more suitable to be their eldest daughter than Xie Li.

"Xie Li, I'm leaving this matter to you," Old Madam Ding instructed directly, her tone leaving no room for argument.

Before Xie Li could speak, Xie Sidu retorted, "She's just an adopted daughter, I'm afraid that's inappropriate."

"Adopted daughter?" Ding Ruoxu, who had remained silent until now, realized that there was something more to his words.

Grandma Ding also realized what was happening, "Yes, how could you say that about Ziyuan?"

Ding Huizhu also realized what was happening, and her heart jumped. "Brother Du! Ziyuan isn't an adopted daughter. We've said we'd treat her like our own..."

Xie Sidu: "Yes, I said I would treat everyone equally, which is why I agreed to let her participate in the Xie family heir selection program."

Grandpa Xie reached out and placed his hand on Xie Li's hand, patting it gently twice in a soothing manner, his expression indifferent.

"The Xie family has been more tolerant and generous towards Ziyuan than expected."