Tang Jing, arm in arm with Zhuang Zhongming and accompanied by Gu Qian, appeared confidently and poised in front of the camera after a meticulous makeover.
How did these three people end up together? Zhuang Yan didn't have time to think about it, and then he saw Xia Wan enter the venue arm in arm with Xia Qingshan.
Given the occasion and atmosphere, one might mistake Gu Qian and Xia Wan for being engaged.
Maybe that's really the case.
Zhuang Yan's interest was piqued. He had originally moved his chair to sit quite far away, but now, in order to see the screen clearly, he moved his chair closer to Lu Yan to watch.
With the immense financial support of the Zhuang and Xia families, this banquet attracted even more guests than the previous engagement party. All the attendees were wealthy people who came to congratulate Zhuang Chongming on having such a fine son.
As Gu Qian's godmother, Tang Jing enjoyed standing in the spotlight. She thought that she would be sad after losing her own son, but she was surprised to see that she looked radiant and full of energy today.
Her hair was styled with a jade hairpin, and she wore a cheongsam. With her exquisite makeup, she still retained her charm even at over 45 years old. Throughout the journey, Zhuang Zhongming held her hand tightly, worried that she might suddenly go crazy.
Fortunately, Tang Jing remained calm throughout the journey and did not mention Zhuang Yan once.
She leaned against Zhuang Zhongming, answering reporters' questions one by one with a gentle and noble demeanor. It was hard to imagine that just last night she had screamed in her room because of a nightmare and smashed a vase worth millions.
Her elegance and grace have garnered praise from many netizens.
Mrs. Zhuang is so elegant and beautiful. I wish I had a mother like her.
Mrs. Zhuang is elegant in speech and graceful in demeanor, and she's so beautiful. Mr. Zhuang protected his wife the whole time; they truly are a model couple. If I had parents like her, I would cherish them. Zhuang Yan is truly blessed but doesn't know it.
[This family reunion banquet has already surpassed Zhuang Yan's engagement banquet last month, hasn't it? They've really given Gu Qian a lot of face; it's clear that both the Zhuang and Xia families value Gu Qian highly.]
[Gu Qian stole their son's fiancée, yet they were still willing to accept him and take him in as their godson. There must be something about Gu Qian that appeals to them.]
The fact that Gu Qianren was accepted by Zhuang Zhongming and Xia Qingshan is enough to show that he is a good person.
I think Zhuang Yan cheated first and has a bad character, so his fiancée and biological parents don't want him anymore. He deserves it!
Zhuang Yan saw these comments and then realized what was happening.
"The dealer wants to adopt Gu Qian as his son?"
Lu Yan hummed in agreement, leaning slightly closer to Zhuang Yan.
No... how did they even come up with that?
Zhuang Yan suddenly remembered what he had said to Xia Wan that day when he was teasing her. So, could it be that Xia Wan arranged this?
Seeing Gu Qian's smug expression, Zhuang Yan could only wish him good luck from the bottom of his heart, after all, he was about to face a mother who would want to kill someone if she went crazy.
Zhuang Yan stared at Tang Jing on the screen. She had personally killed her daughter and framed her son for many years. There was no humanity left in her.
Beneath her beautiful exterior lay a bloodthirsty madwoman who had been ruthless for years. Under the flash of the lights, Zhuang Yan clearly saw the crimson in her eyes, which were almost filled with a morbid excitement.
Tang Jing seemed to have returned to her youth. Back then, she was a ballet dancer with a perfect figure and superb dance skills. She shone brightly on the stage. If she hadn't gotten married and had children, perhaps she would have become the principal dancer.
After years of silence, she returned to the spotlight, greatly satisfying her vanity. She thoroughly enjoyed being interviewed in front of the camera and receiving praise from everyone.
When asked by reporters, "Why did you take Gu Qian as your adopted son?"
Tang Jing answered: "Because he is very pitiful. He has no mother since he was a child. I heard that his mother ran away with another man and abandoned him. After that, he went to the Xia family with his father. Just when he saw that the living conditions were getting better and better, his father died in a car accident. It has not been easy for him to get to where he is today without parents. I feel sorry for him. When I see him, I think of my deceased daughter."
Gu Qian's face was gloomy and he felt disgusted. His childhood was certainly unbearable, but he didn't need anyone to pity him.
Saying this in such an important setting, in front of so many people, made Gu Qian's face increasingly embarrassed, and a surge of anger welled up deep in his eyes.
Zhuang Zhongming's expression was equally stiff, completely different from the script they had rehearsed at home. He gripped Tang Jing's hand tightly, reminding her not to say anything she shouldn't.
Tang Jing, seemingly oblivious to the pain, continued the interview.
"You have another daughter?"
Tang Jing: "Yes, she has been dead for many years. I miss her very much. If my daughter were still alive, she would be 21 years old this year."
"I am sorry for your loss."
A series of "Condolences" messages floated across the screen, and Zhuang Yan couldn't help but reveal a sarcastic expression.
Madam Zhuang smiled, feigning strength, and said, "Today is my birthday, so let's not talk about those sad things. The happiest thing is that I now have another son."
Tang Jing recounted Gu Qian's hardships over the years, treating him as a pitiful wretch, while she herself, beautiful and kind-hearted, seemed like a savior on high.
Reporters praised Tang Jing, and even the comments section said she was a good mother.
Gu Qian, who should have been the main character at the family reunion banquet, was gradually forgotten, and even his fans went to pay attention to Tang Jing.
A reporter pushed his way forward and asked, "Mrs. Zhuang, Mr. Zhuang, I would like to ask why you are severing ties with Zhuang Yan? Is he really as bad as the internet says?"
Zhuang Zhongming gave the reporter a warning look.
These reporters were all secretly contacted by Tang Jing when he wasn't paying attention, which posed a great risk. For example, right now, if he wasn't careful, his previous lies would be exposed, and the good reputation he had built up would be ruined.
Mrs. Zhuang asked with a puzzled look, "What are they saying about him online?"
"He's a scumbag, cheating on Xia Wan and having an affair."
"Not only that, but they also said he was unfilial to his parents, spent his days eating, drinking and having fun, and was a spendthrift who lost 300 million in just two or three years."
Tang Jing picked up a handkerchief and wiped away non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes: "To be honest, Zhuang Yan has been immature since he was a child. He often made me so angry that I had to be hospitalized. Due to my health condition, I don't know much about his affairs. His grandmother has always been the one taking care of him. As you know, grandparents tend to spoil their grandchildren."
At this point, Tang Jing sighed, her tone helpless. "When our two families arranged the marriage, Old Master Xia valued this bond. However, due to our negligence in disciplining Zhuang Yan, he betrayed Xia Wan. Now, to make amends to Xia Wan and to maintain the deep friendship between our two families, we have decided to completely sever ties with Zhuang Yan and adopt Gu Qian as our son. In this way, Gu Qian can rightfully marry Xia Wan and achieve a happy marriage."
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