The word "No" came unexpectedly, and Shen Jiezhu and An Sheng stood there in a daze.

Shen Jiezhu was stunned because she didn't expect that besides herself, there were other people who noticed Yuna's unwillingness.

An Sheng was stunned because the voice was so familiar, so familiar that he couldn't believe it. How could he be involved in this matter?

The two had their own thoughts in their minds, but they chose to put aside their temporary unhappiness and returned to the hall one after the other.

The atmosphere in the hall was visibly tense. When Shen Jiezhu looked over, Lee Yoona was looking excitedly in a certain direction to the right, with her right hand clutching her skirt, her knuckles bulging.

Following her line of sight, Shen Jiezhu frowned in confusion.

Jiang Zhengzhong?

What's going on?

Could it be that he was the one who spoke just now?

Isn't he from the Jiang family? How could he be involved in the affairs of the Li family?

Shen Jiezhu was full of doubts. She walked slowly into the crowd, looking at him through the gaps between people, waiting for the next development of the matter.

In the background, Lee Yoo-na looked at her for help. Shen Jiezhu nodded at her, asking her to calm down first.

The sounds at the scene disappeared under Jiang Zhengzhong's pressure, and everyone's eyes fell on him, waiting for him to give a definite answer as to why he suddenly interrupted the engagement ceremony.

Jiang Zhengzhong looked calm as usual, looking at the stage with a loving face.

He said something rubbish that had nothing to do with the engagement.

"When I left Seoul, Yoona was still a little kid, and now she has grown up so much."

"Yes, Uncle Jiang."

Lee Yoo Na didn't know what he wanted to say, so she responded very cautiously.

Since he interrupted the engagement process, he must have his reasons. The next sentence should be the key point.

"Now that you are getting engaged, uncle is very happy and has prepared an engagement gift for you. But Yuna, that necklace, you..."

Halfway through his words, his voice disappeared.

Speaking half-sentences and leaving the other half unsaid is the habit of people who have worked in the business world. Everyone present is smart, and there are some things that he doesn't need to say very clearly, the other party can understand.

Just like that, everyone's attention was drawn to the necklace he mentioned, even Shen Jiezhu was no exception.

One of the steps in the engagement process is for the man and woman to wear engagement tokens for each other.

Lee Yoo Na had no idea that she was engaged, so she had no time to prepare a keepsake. So the gift she gave to Park Seok Hyun was an expensive limited edition watch prepared by the Park family themselves.

The Pu family was very generous, and every time they spent something it was worth 100 digits.

Since the Pu family paid for the token of trust for him, the Li family should be no exception.

The Li family prepared many items including bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, but when it came time to choose, everyone fell in love with the same thing, a birthday gift that was sent to them in advance. It was of the same price as the watch and was a perfect match.

The token that was originally prepared was replaced just like that.

That nameless birthday gift is the necklace that Jiang Zhengzhong is talking about now.

To others, this necklace may be nameless, but to Shen Jiezhu, this necklace is very familiar.

This was included in the birthday present she sent me last night...

For Yoona's birthday, she specially picked out some pretty hand gestures and things like amulets, and even packed them herself.

Now seeing this familiar wooden packaging box, Shen Jiezhu felt unwell.

I spent so much time choosing a birthday gift, and yet someone could find problems with it?

What's wrong with this necklace? The pink gemstone is very beautiful, very suitable for the birthday atmosphere.

Wait, this necklace, can it be fake?

Probably not...

As soon as these five words popped up in Shen Jiezhu's mind, someone on the scene responded.

"I think this necklace is great. It's a Sotheby's collectible with a high price tag. It's a rare pink sapphire necklace that symbolizes happiness and beauty. It's perfect for an engagement!"

There is no doubt that the person who dared to openly confront Jiang Zhengzhong was An Zai Che.

"This is a gift I once gave to Xianjing. It's a bit inappropriate to use it at an engagement ceremony."

"Don't mention Xianjing in front of me. Are you worthy of mentioning her name?"

"Hyun Jung is my wife, why can't I mention it? Since this necklace appears here, it must have been given by Xiaoxi. This is our family's business, and Manager An is taking too much."

"I lost my sister because I didn't care. Xiaoxi is my niece. I have been looking for her for so many years. If I didn't care about her, who would have supported her through all the bullying she has endured?!"

The two words "virtuous and quiet" were the fuse that caused the quarrel between the two.

The past that had been buried for more than ten years and deliberately forgotten was once again uncovered and laid out before everyone.

Among them, Jiang Enxi's existence hung in everyone's mind.

"Of course I have the support of my father."

"What a joke! Xiaoxi has changed her name. She is now Shen Jiezhu, not Jiang Enxi. She even changed her last name. What do you think of you, a father who cheated on her husband, had an illegitimate child who is the same age as her and has been absent for more than ten years, as a father in her eyes?"

!!!

An Zai Che's words revealed Shen Jiezhu's life experience in front of everyone. Everyone guessed many possibilities, and it finally came true.

Shen Jiezhu is Jiang Enxi back then!

The fire ten years ago might have been just a cover for her running away from home. All these years have passed, and she has lived under the name Shen Jiezhu until today, when the old things are brought up again.

No wonder Quan Xizhen treats her so well and Mrs. Jiang always acts in her favor.

They must have known it a long time ago.

All kinds of eyes were focused on her. Shen Jiezhu stood in the middle of the hall, looking at the person who was originally close to her, slowly moving a step to the side, and began to deliberately keep a distance from her.

An Sheng's gaze softened, and he gave her the most gentle smile ever. This gesture of brotherly love made it seem as if she had really grown up with him and had never lost contact with him.

An Zai Che's eyes were full of love, which formed a sharp contrast with Jiang Zhengzhong's evasive gaze. The lady who came later looked at her son, and then looked at herself with red eyes, as if she was her own daughter.

The originally disdainful looks from the people around him had now all turned into flattery. Surprise and shock were suppressed in his eyes, only a tiny trace was revealed, but Shen Jiezhu still caught it.

I am indeed that Jiang Enxi...

Shen Jiezhu withdrew her gaze, without a trace of happiness on her face.

She guessed correctly.

This party was just for me. Jiang Zhengzhong and An Zai Che were not here for any birthday party. From the beginning to the end, their only target was me.

…

Being valued by so many people, she should feel happy, but for some reason, Shen Jiezhu only felt sad.

I am not the original owner.

I cannot experience the excitement, happiness, joy, the feeling of being found by loved ones and being reunited with my family.

Her memories of the past are extremely vague, and the original owner, whom she remembers most clearly, is no longer alive.

If the original owner were still alive and saw this scene today, would he be so happy that he would cry?

Shen Jiezhu didn’t know, just like she didn’t know what expression she should use to treat the so-called father and uncle in front of her.

With no memory of this relationship, she is like an actor with no acting skills, standing dryly in front of the camera, showing her fake and excessive emotions.

It's really too painful...

Because she felt uncomfortable, she chose to escape.

Shen Jiezhu rushed out without giving anyone time to react, not even the reporters at the door.

When they picked up the camera and started taking pictures, they only captured Shen Jiezhu's back and her flustered steps.

That blue, shimmering figure disappeared from their sight very quickly, like a meteor across the sky.

Come in a hurry.

He left in a hurry.

Some reporters wanted to chase after him, but were stopped by the waiters. The manor has its own rules and they could not move around freely.

The fact that they were allowed to take photos here was a great kindness from the owner of the manor.

But Shen Jiezhu is a guest, an important person who was invited here, so she can walk around freely, which is her right.

The reporters couldn't catch up and could only stay where they were and walk around in circles.

What happened?

Why did Shen Jiezhu suddenly appear?

I feel like she's a little emotional. Is she stimulated by something?

Shen Jiezhu is famous for her stable mood. So many things have happened before, but I have never seen her emotions so out of control.

This...isn't it just a birthday party? Why has it become such a mess?

She turned down a side road and was out of sight.

Ah! I really want to go and see it! I am so anxious!

Just when everyone wanted to dig a hole on the spot and chase after him, the door was opened again, and this time, it was An Sheng who came out.

He was dressed just like before, like a rich young man, but his steps were a little hurried. The waiter seemed to know what he was going to ask, and pointed in a certain direction the moment he walked out the door, without saying a word the whole time.

An Sheng nodded in understanding and walked over quickly without saying a word. Soon, his figure turned into the darkness.

Shen Jiezhu and An Sheng, are they having a fight?

Not really!

With so many business leaders at the banquet, even the most ignorant person should know that it is impolite to leave everyone behind and go early. Shen Jiezhu's etiquette is almost perfect, and everyone who has worked with her has nothing but praise for her. How could she do such a thing?

Kang Jung-joong, Ahn Hyun-jung...

An Zai Che, An Sheng...

Jiang Enxi...

Shen's sister Zhu.

Shen Jiezhu stumbled forward, forgetting the posture and movements that she was used to being praised for. She didn't know where she was going. The road in front of her was dark and she couldn't see anything clearly.

She seemed to have turned onto a small path in the manor. The trees on the side were neatly trimmed, like two rows of high walls, trapping her in the middle.

Her head was filled with all kinds of voices. The words they had just spoken kept lingering in her mind, from left ear to right ear, drilling into her head, making it impossible for her to think.

"Xiao Xi, you changed your name."

"Of course I have the support of my father!"

"My uncle..."

"Xiaoxi, Xiaoxi, Xiaoxi..."

…

"Pig, you are so awesome!"

"Hahaha, who is our pig? The best boss, right?"

"Pig hug!"

"Shen, it's a pleasure to work with you. I look forward to seeing you next time."

"Is it okay to be Shen Jiezhu's boyfriend?"

"Thank you, pig."

As she moved forward, she kept asking herself a question.

Am I a pig, Xiaoxi, or neither?

When she thought of the possibility that she was nothing, she suddenly felt a huge panic in her heart, as if after she admitted that she was Xiaoxi, everything about Shen Jiezhu would be erased by time.

no.

It shouldn't be like this.

Her thoughts were in a mess, and the sound of her high heels was chaotic. She looked so lonely and so flustered in this narrow and quiet path.

She was eager to find something to rely on, even if it was a tree, a street lamp, or a stone.

As long as she can rest and calm down, that's enough.

Then she began to look around, the calmness on her face disappeared completely, leaving only unspeakable panic.

Just as she was looking around, the lights of a car parked at the end of the path suddenly lit up. The dim light was not so glaring at this moment, but it illuminated the dark road ahead of her.

Shen Jiezhu was blinded by the two beams of light, and she subconsciously raised her hands to cover her eyes.

Who is it?

Who saw me like this?

Shen Jiezhu lifted her feet and walked forward slowly. The originally cold dress had a touch of warmth because of the warm light.

The light source was too far away, and her shadow was stretched out long and thin, almost filling the path she had just walked.

This time, the path was filled with not only the sound of her footsteps, but also the sound of her gradually calming breathing.

Finally, she came closer.

It was a white car, and there was a person standing next to the car, but his face couldn't be seen clearly.

Shen Jiezhu opened her mouth tentatively, her voice soft and fragile as if it would be blown away by the wind.

"Hello, may I ask who you are?"

"Zhuzhu, it's me."

!!!

A familiar voice came over, and Shen Jiezhu raised her eyes suddenly. The blurry scene in front of her eyes suddenly became clear. After the mist was pushed aside, the person standing there was actually Quan Zhilong.

It seemed like it was arranged by God, or destined by fate. At this moment, Shen Jiezhu had a feeling of destiny.

Her nerves had been tense for too long, and now when she saw Quan Zhilong, all her emotions could no longer be suppressed.

Subconsciously, she walked quickly towards him.

"Oppa..."

Kwon Ji-yong walked out from the darkness and met her at the car lights. He wanted to hold her hand as he did before, but she fell into his arms first.

"Oppa, can I hold you for a while?"

Quan Zhilong's hand paused.

He felt the person in his arms trembling, she was shaking and crying. Although there was no sound, he just knew that she was very sad.

She needs herself...

Subconsciously, Quan Zhilong raised his hand and hugged Shen Jiezhu.

He even opened his windbreaker, put her into his clothes, and held her tightly.

A chilly sensation came over her. She had been outside for so long that she felt like a block of ice.

She is wearing too thin clothes. It's so cold at night. She will catch a cold.

Quan Zhilong thought that it was hot inside the clothes, so if he put her in it, she wouldn't be cold.

"Oppa, I'll just hold you for a while. Let me hold you for a while longer."

Shen Jiezhu's voice was muffled, and the hot air she exhaled sprayed on his neck.

This real feeling made Quan Zhilong so surprised that he couldn't help himself. He hugged her even tighter, giving her the strongest support that would never fall.

When he spoke again, his tone was filled with doting and sweetness.

"Zhuzhu, you know you have absolute privileges here with me. You can hold me for as long as you want. I'm here and I won't leave..."