Chapter 35 Lin Shuwan's Identity
"Why should I take her with me?!"
Lin Yuyao's shrill scream pierced the roof. She stood in the living room angrily, her eyebrows furrowed, her eyes filled with disbelief and a hint of uneasiness.
"Lin Shuwan is an illegitimate daughter. What qualifications does she have to attend the banquet?! Are we going to let everyone laugh at our Lin family?!"
Lin Mucheng and Qiu Jing stood on her left and right, patiently persuading her, but Lin Yuyao simply didn't listen to anything.
The birthday of Mr. Zhou is the biggest event in Hai City this month.
Not everyone can participate in this event. Mr. Zhou has always worked at the center of power, and now his son has become the mayor.
Only prominent and influential people were invited to such banquets.
Such a moment to brag and show off, the Lin family actually wanted Lin Shuwan to attend! And she could only stay at home!
Why?!
Why does Lin Shuwan have the right?!
What was the Lin family going to do? Did they want Lin Shuwan to replace her?
Lin Yuyao felt an unprecedented panic. She knew that her parents and brother loved and spoiled her, so she wanted to act like before and act coquettishly and make a fuss, and all the benefits would still be hers.
But perhaps because he has been staying in the south for many years, Old Lin is not very close to these younger generations, and he only cares about Lin Mucheng more.
At this moment, he was sitting on the sofa, watching Lin Yuyao crying coldly, his voice tolerant of rejection.
"Shuwan is also a daughter of the Lin family. It's time to bring her out to meet her face. Let's take her out first this time."
Lin Yuyao couldn't accept it. "What can she do! She's just a country girl who has never seen the world!"
Lin Yuyao turned to beg Lin Ruohai, "Dad, I can also help the Lin family! I can marry Brother Yanci, and the Fu-Lin marriage will preserve the honor of our family!"
Lin Ruohai looked embarrassed and said, "Yaoyao, it's not as simple as you think. The Fu family——"
Lin Ruohai didn't continue.
Lin Yuyao is too young, she won’t understand.
The Fu family and their family are not very close. When they worked together in the central government, the Fu family was a clear stream. Commander Fu was iron-fisted and did not join any faction.
He has led troops into battle, destroyed numerous international spy rings, participated in countless secret missions, made contributions to the country, and shed blood on the border. His achievements are enough for the younger generation to make a living, and they disdain to participate in their civil service struggles.
Fu Yanci and Lin Mucheng only became close in recent years, and they didn't have much contact before.
It’s not that Lin Ruohai hasn’t considered the idea of marriage, but the Fu family’s style is unpredictable, and they might look down on the Lin family’s little tricks.
Moreover, I heard that Commander Fu arranged a fiancée for Fu Yanci.
There are too many uncertainties, so it is safer to have multiple children and multiple paths.
Lin Yuyao wouldn't understand, nor did she want to understand. She only knew that if Lin Shuwan attended the banquet and she didn't, someone would definitely laugh at her behind her back!
She is actually no match for an illegitimate daughter!
Lin Yuyao squatted in front of Old Lin, her eyes pleading, "Grandpa, please take me with you. I'm also of marriageable age and need to be recognized. Isn't my identity more valuable than Lin Shuwan's?"
Elder Lin remained unmoved. "Yuyao, everyone knows that you are the daughter of the Lin family. You won't have to worry about your marriage."
But Lin Shuwan is different.
After all, they still had to take Lin Shuwan with them. Lin Yuyao gritted her teeth and compromised, "Even if you take Lin Shuwan with you, you can also take me with you. She has never seen the world. What if she makes a fool of herself? I can help her."
"No need, I will give her some advice." Mr. Lin said firmly.
Lin Yuyao was about to collapse. She was filled with anger that was about to explode. She desperately needed an outlet to vent her anger. She really wanted to cut Lin Shuwan into pieces.
"Yaoyao, be good. Brother will accompany you. I'll take you to Japan to play, okay? Don't you want to go to the hot springs?"
Lin Mucheng didn't understand the arrangement this time, but he knew that his father and grandfather must have their reasons.
"I don't want to! I don't want to! I want to go to the party!" Lin Yuyao yelled.
Old man Lin went upstairs to sleep in pain, but he still refused to give in.
The three members of the Lin family coaxed Lin Yuyao for a whole night before she calmed down. Old Lin was determined and finally took Lin Shuwan to attend the Zhou family's banquet.
This was something Lin Shuwan had not expected.
Fu Zhou Helin, the Zhou family has an extraordinary status, and it is inappropriate for her, an illegitimate daughter, to attend such an occasion.
However, Mr. Lin was firm in his attitude. Since the Lin family didn't say anything, Lin Shuwan had no choice but to agree.
On the night of the banquet, Mr. Lin was wearing a navy blue Zhongshan suit. As soon as Lin Shuwan helped him into the door, he attracted everyone's attention.
One reason was that Mr. Lin, who had not been seen for a long time, actually came out to attend the Fang family's banquet.
The other was inevitably attracted by that pretty figure.
Lin Shuwan wore a fitted black cheongsam dress with bamboo leaves embroidered with gold thread and a fishtail design at the hem, which perfectly highlighted her graceful figure and showed off her perfect waist-to-hip ratio.
The dress is exquisitely and boldly designed, with three-dimensional buttons and a deep V-neck at the bottom, revealing the breasts. Half of the back is exposed at the back, and the swan neck and butterfly back show off the beauty's skin and bones.
Lin Shuwan tied her hair up with two hairpins and wore light makeup on her face, but her face was bright and eye-catching.
Lin Shuwan doesn't often appear in public, and when she does, many people don't recognize her.
Later everyone found out that this was the Lin family's newly returned daughter.
Everyone said she was an illegitimate daughter, but now that Mr. Lin personally brought her out to attend the banquet, wasn't that telling others that this girl was the daughter of his Lin family, and not some insignificant junior who could be bullied.
After today's banquet, anyone who dares to be rude to Lin Shuwan again will have to think carefully.
If the Lin family wants to put Lin Shuwan on the table, they have to treat the others well.
"Changyou, I haven't seen you for many years. You are still as strong as ever!"
The protagonist of the banquet, Mr. Zhou, came over with a smile on his face, wearing a burgundy Mao suit.
He was in a more robust body. Although he was over seventy years old, his back was straight, his steps were steady, and his gray hair could not hide the spirited look in his eyes.
"Wanqing, happy birthday. I'm still old and can't compare to your physique." Old Lin smiled and waved his hand.
"We haven't seen each other for so many years. It's only on my birthday that I can finally hope to see you back. Thank you for giving me, Old Zhou, such a face."
Old Lin laughed, "I'm old and don't like to move. It must have been twenty years since we last saw each other."
The two old men exchanged greetings and reminisced. Mr. Zhou noticed the girl next to him and looked at her with admiration.
"Chang You, what is this?"
Elder Lin pulled Lin Shuwan forward and introduced her, "This is my granddaughter, Lin Shuwan. She wasn't in good health before, so she's been recuperating in the north. Shuwan, this is your Grandpa Zhou."
Lin Shuwan was very polite. "Hello, Grandpa Zhou. I've heard you talk about your youth, when you were dressed in fine clothes and rode horses, full of vigor and ambition. Now you are old but still strong, and you don't look old at all. I wish you a long and healthy life."
Mr. Zhou laughed heartily with satisfaction, his voice powerful, "Chang You, your granddaughter is quite good. She is pretty, smart, and a very talented person."
Elder Lin said modestly, "You are too kind. These young people have their own blessings."
Mr. Zhou seemed very satisfied with Lin Shuwan. He was usually reluctant to praise others, but today he praised Lin Shuwan several times.
He knew the daughter of the Lin family. Lin Yuyao had developed a domineering personality, was arrogant, and willful. But this Lin Shuwan was obviously much calmer and smarter.
Mr. Lin also wanted to show Lin Shuwan off. He tapped the floor lightly with his cane and said to Lin Shuwan:
"Your Grandpa Zhou likes you so much, you should show some appreciation. This old man likes listening to Western music, so why not play a song for him to celebrate his birthday?"
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