Chapter 94 The Madman of the Rich and Powerful Criticizes the Fake Heiress 38

Shen Ci felt as if she had been pricked by a needle, a dense, tingling pain spreading through her heart.

She pulled her daughter into her arms and gently stroked her hair.

"It's okay, baby."

We're not in a rush; we'll take it one step at a time. A hard shell doesn't grow overnight; we can gradually melt it away.

She thought for a moment, "I can't let this child become autistic."

"How about this, in a few days, Mom will host a small gathering at home and invite a few well-known and well-mannered young ladies from Beijing and Hong Kong to come over for tea and a chat."

There aren't many people, and the environment is relaxed. You don't need to feel pressured. Just treat it as meeting some friends of the same age and experiencing the pure kindness from your peers.

Okay?

"Perfect timing! Let the people of Beijing and Hong Kong know about the Shen family. My mother is the most powerful among them, and you're one of the best. No one will dare to look down on you."

Shen Jixue leaned against her mother's chest. In her mother's arms, all her unease was soothed, and she was no longer so irritable and easily angered.

"I'll listen to my mom, I'm sure I can do it!"

A few days later, Platinum Bay One.

The banquet hall was decorated in a very stylish way, yet it exuded a warm atmosphere. There weren't too many luxurious items, but every corner was carefully arranged.

A delicate fragrance and a faint floral scent floated in the air.

Shen Jixue, dressed in a tasteful light pink dress, stood nervously beside Shen Ci, her palms slightly sweaty. She hadn't expected that Butler Liu would notice her problem: she had difficulty communicating with people like friends.

She can argue with people she doesn't get along with, but she's not used to getting along with them amicably.

The invited young ladies arrived one after another. They were all sixteen or seventeen years old, dressed elegantly and appropriately, with clear eyes and perfectly polite smiles on their faces.

Their families are all top-tier in Beijing and Hong Kong, prominent and influential families. Family background is not the most important thing; what matters most is that their family values ​​are upright and their character is good.

Shen Ci smiled and introduced her daughter.

"Jixue, this is Yuanyuan from Uncle Li's family. She loves to draw. This is Ruirui from Uncle Chen's family. She's a little equestrian expert."

Everyone knows that this ball was held for Shen Jixue. Shen Ci, who had just swallowed up two families, had already caused a sensation in high society. She was seen as a powerful figure with a strong background, because no matter how they investigated, they could not find out anything about her past.

Either they don't exist, or they're hidden too well for their class to detect.

The invited girls greeted Shen Jixue warmly, their eyes overflowing with kindness and curiosity. Shen Jixue felt very uncomfortable with others being so...friendly to her.

Surrounded by everyone and becoming the center of attention, I was a little reserved at first, but when I thought about the purpose of today's gathering, I regained my courage.

She couldn't let her mother down.

Shen Ci stayed by her side and guided her for a while. The girls talked about the recent art exhibition, their fun horseback riding experiences, and interesting things that happened at school. The atmosphere gradually became lively.

One of the girls, Zhou Wei, was exceptionally cheerful. When she noticed that Shen Jixue seemed to have some interest in horseback riding, she enthusiastically shared the funny incident that happened when she rode a horse for the first time, which made Shen Jixue smile.

Although the smile was faint, it was a breakthrough for Shen Jixue; she was able to smile in front of her peers instead of being wary.

Although Shen Jixue wasn't completely comfortable with the atmosphere yet, she wasn't so stiff anymore, and her tense shoulders gradually relaxed. People would pull her aside to talk, and she would respond happily.

She discovered that not everyone is malicious, and that making friends simply, without any ulterior motives, can be so easy and enjoyable, with no one treating her maliciously.

Only after leaving the Ye family did I realize that it didn't rain at all.

After the party ended and the guests left, Shen Jixue stood alone in the empty banquet hall, feeling a strange sensation in her heart.

Unlike the exhaustion and tension I felt living in the Ye family before, or the worry of being bullied at school, I felt warm inside, and even a little reluctant to leave.

Shen Ci walked over and pressed her brow, but her little face was still furrowed.

How are you feeling?

Shen Jixue raised her head, her eyes still showing shyness, but her gaze was bright and full of vitality.

"It doesn't seem so scary."

She paused, then said softly, "That Zhou Wei, she said we can go to her family's horse farm next time."

"Ding-dong!"

The villain opened his heart, successfully made his first friend, rebuilt his trust and confidence in people, and took a brave step!

Salvage value +10%

Current total rescue value: 50%.

I received an invitation from a friend! Friendships only develop gradually through give and take; Shen Jixue used to have no friends.

As the well-known heiress of the Ye family, she attends an ordinary public school, which naturally makes her disliked by some people who are after her money. After learning to get along with others in the public school, she is suddenly moved to a prestigious private school, where she becomes even less popular.

Both groups would reject her, causing Shen Jixue to be closed off deep down and timid in making friends. She could make enemies, but not friends.

Hearing the notification of the change in the rescue value, Shen Ci smiled. She knew that Shen Jixue had taken a step, a step to overcome herself. The road was long, but at least she had bravely stepped out and was willing to open her heart to accept others.

With the vastness of the sky and the expanse of the sea, her birds will eventually learn to fly with confidence.

Young people still need to have friends and go out with them. Nobody clings to their mother's back all the time. Shen Ci took Shen Jixue to several banquets. With her current status, she could attend any banquet. She no longer hid her status.

Those who invited her were all celebrities from Beijing and Hong Kong, while the Ye and Qin families, who were once prominent, had completely fallen to this social class and were quickly replaced by new families.

She took Shen Jixue to several banquets to help her build courage, broaden her horizons, and learn how to get along with people and navigate the adult world. Shen Jixue was her only daughter, and she preferred to expose her to human nature early on rather than let her daughter become a naive and innocent girl.

True protection is not about building an ivory tower to prevent her from getting hurt, but about daring to let her get hurt, daring to let her face the wind and rain, and having the ability to protect her and help her get out unscathed.

Courage is something you develop through practice. Shen Jixue is growing up quickly, making new friends, visiting friends' homes, and having friends come to visit her. She doesn't just stay at home all the time.

Her personality became much more cheerful and lively, gradually showing a youthful and free spirit. She made many friends, and Shen Ci felt that it was time.

"Jixue, now, do you dare to embrace your dreams?"

What is your dream now?