Chapter 67 Family Reunion Banquet
Shen Shuang was taken aback.
Madam Su continued, "I hereby formally announce to the entire circle that you are the granddaughter acknowledged by the Su family."
Shen Shuangmiao's heart skipped a beat.
A family reunion banquet?
That means she has to confront that circle again.
She had to face Zhu Jin directly, as well as those who had once mocked her.
"Grandma, I..."
Shen Shuangmiao swallowed hard, feeling somewhat timid.
Madam Su held her hand.
"Don't be afraid."
“I will always stand by your side. All you have to do is stand up straight and step out.”
Seeing the determination in the old lady's eyes, Shen Shuangmiao finally nodded.
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
She had to muster her courage.
For complete freedom.
...
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
The news that the Su family was going to hold a family reunion banquet for the old lady's newly adopted granddaughter had already spread throughout high society circles.
People are curious.
Who exactly is this granddaughter who commands such attention from the reclusive Madam Su?
The banquet was held in the banquet hall of the Su family's old residence.
The city was brightly lit that night, and almost all the city's prominent figures were gathered there.
Shen Shuangmiao was in the lounge on the second floor, where a stylist was giving her the final touches.
In the mirror, she wore a moon-white long dress that accentuated her slender waist, her long hair styled up, looking radiant and elegant.
She was still weak, and her eyes held a more serene and distant look than before.
The faint sound of voices could be heard coming from the banquet hall downstairs.
Her heart also jumped into her throat.
She knew he would come.
...
downstairs.
Zhu Jin did indeed arrive.
His appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Standing beside him was a poised and elegant woman, Zhou Wu.
Zhou Wu wore a khaki dress, her makeup was exquisite, and her smile was appropriate, giving her the air of a hostess.
The crowd whispered among themselves.
"It seems Mr. Zhu and Miss Zhou are getting married soon?"
"They are well-matched in terms of social standing and are old acquaintances, so it couldn't be more perfect."
“That Miss Shen…tsk tsk, Zhu Jin has finally gotten rid of her.”
Several friends who were familiar with Zhu Jin gathered around, holding wine glasses, and half-jokingly teased him.
"Ah Jin, when are you going to invite us to your wedding?"
"That's right, Sister Zhou has waited for you for so many years, it's time to give her a proper title!"
"Get this done quickly!"
Zhu Jin held a wine glass, his expression not very good, and his eyes kept glancing towards the second floor.
Zhou Wu took his arm, gently defusing the situation.
"Stop teasing him, Ah Jin has a lot going on at work lately."
The friends laughed and changed the subject.
"Speaking of which, who do you think this mysterious granddaughter of Old Madam Su is?"
"Making such a big fuss, they must not be ordinary people."
"Could it be one of those socialites who's returned from overseas?"
As they were talking, Zhu Jin casually looked away, only to see someone glancing in their direction.
The man suddenly lowered his voice.
"Hey, do you guys remember Shen Shuangmiao? She's the one who used to be with Ah Jin..."
"I heard her little studio has been through a lot lately?"
"It seems like everyone's disappeared? Could it be that they couldn't make it and ran away?"
Zhu Jin heard these words, and they also vaguely reached Shen Shuangmiao's ears.
The hand holding the water glass trembled slightly.
Just then.
A cold rebuke suddenly came from downstairs.
"Shut up!"
It was Zhu Jin's voice.
The entire room fell silent instantly.
Shen Shuangmiao looked up in surprise at herself in the mirror, momentarily unable to react.
Everyone looked at Zhu Jin in surprise.
Those friends were also stunned.
"Ah Jin, we were just chatting casually."
Zhu Jin's face was so gloomy it could drip water.
I'll say it again.
"You are not allowed to say anything bad about her again."
Shen Shuangmiao froze in shock.
Is he protecting her?
The next second, she suddenly found it funny.
No, it won't.
Zhu Jin was the most ruthless abuser towards her, and even if he genuinely protected her, she wouldn't care.
Just then, Madam Su appeared, gently squeezed her hand, and gave her a reassuring look.
Are you ready?
"It's time to make my appearance."
Shen Shuangmiao took a deep breath and nodded.
He took the old lady's arm.
The lights in the banquet hall began to dim slightly.
A beam of light shone towards the stairwell.
"Distinguished guests, thank you for coming."
"Now, please welcome our protagonist tonight, the most cherished granddaughter of Madam Su."
All eyes were on it.
Madam Su appeared slowly and gracefully.
In her arms was a woman dressed in a moon-white long dress, with a cool and beautiful demeanor.
"Snowfall wonders?!"
Someone gasped, and the entire room fell silent.
Everyone was stunned.
They looked at each other, unable to believe their eyes.
How could it be her?
In their eyes, Shen Shuangmiao had been abandoned by Zhu Jin, her studio went bankrupt, and she had disappeared in a sorry state.
How did she become Madam Su's granddaughter after all this time?
That's an amazing technique!
Countless gazes fell upon Shen Shuangmiao.
Zhu Jin stood there, his knuckles white as he gripped the wine glass, staring intently at her.
His eyes held a turbulent mix of emotions that no one could understand.
Zhou Wu's face instantly darkened.
But in just a second, she regained her composed smile.
She gently tugged at the frozen Zhu Jin and stepped forward first.
Zhou Wuluo said generously, "Grandma Su, congratulations, and congratulations to Shuangmiao as well."
She smiled, as if she were genuinely happy for Shen Shuangmiao.
Shen Shuangmiao had no choice but to face them, and tried her best to maintain a calm facade.
"Thanks."
Zhu Jin's gaze remained fixed on her face.
Zhou Wu secretly nudged Zhu Jin.
Zhu Jin then reached out his hand.
His voice was deep and hoarse.
"Congratulations."
Shen Shuangmiao hesitated for a moment, but out of courtesy, she could only extend her hand.
The moment her fingertips touched his warm palm, she wanted to pull them away immediately.
But Zhu Jin suddenly tightened his grip on her hand, holding it firmly and not allowing her to back down.
He took half a step forward and leaned closer.
"Talk to me for ten minutes."
Shen Shuangmiao's heart skipped a beat. She tried to pull her hand back forcefully and refused in a low voice: "We have nothing to talk about. Let go."
But he gripped it even tighter.
"Just ten minutes."
Zhu Jin gritted his teeth and repeated.
The two remained locked in a stalemate under the watchful eyes of everyone, their hands clasped tightly together.
Whispers began to ripple through the audience.
"What happened?"
"It seems like President Zhu doesn't want to let go?"
"Chen Shuang's methods are truly remarkable. She's climbed up to the Su family and is now entangled with Zhu Jin. Is she trying to turn her life around?"
Zhou Wu stood to the side, his smile barely holding on, a cold glint of jealousy flashing in his eyes.
Madam Su saw everything.
She stepped forward at the opportune moment.
With a smile on his face, he casually reached out and patted Zhu Jin's arm, separating their tightly clasped hands.
Madam Su shielded Shen Shuangmiao behind her.
"Zhu Jin, thank you for coming to support us."
The old lady's voice was gentle.
She took Shen Shuangmiao's hand and walked to the front of the banquet hall, facing all the guests, her gaze sweeping across the entire room.
Thank you all for coming tonight.
"I would like to take this opportunity to formally introduce myself to you."
"Shen Shuangmiao, from this day forward, is the rightful daughter of the Su family, my own granddaughter!"
She paused, then raised her voice, her tone carrying a clear warning.
“I’m putting my words here.”
"From now on, anyone who dares to bully Shuangmiao is going against the Su family and is slapping me in the face!"
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