Volume 1 Chapter 21 A Stranger’s Banquet
Zhu Sheng pretended not to hear Gu Chiye's voice, but repeatedly emphasized to the doorman: "I am Zhu Sheng."
"Uh, are you sure?"
Looking at Zhu Sheng's sportswear, the doorman showed a suspicious expression again.
"I testify that she is indeed the second daughter of the Zhu family."
Gu Chiye came over and clarified the matter for her in a righteous manner.
This time, it really attracted more people's attention.
"She is Zhu Sheng? She is indeed an illegitimate daughter brought back from outside. Compared with her sister Zhu Qing, one is as far away as the other."
"Why does Mr. Gu still call her Mrs. Gu? Aren't they divorced?"
"I heard that they are still in the cooling-off period after the divorce. Mr. Gu is a respectable man and doesn't want to add insult to injury."
Hearing the ladies whispering to each other, the doorman suddenly panicked and quickly took off his hat to apologize.
"I'm sorry, Miss, I'm new here and didn't recognize you."
Seeing that the doorman was just doing his job, Zhu Sheng did not take the opportunity to get angry, but just asked again.
"Can I go in now?"
"Of course you can. Please come in."
The doorman immediately made way and bowed to welcome Zhu Sheng in.
Zhu Sheng deliberately jogged a few steps, shook off Gu Chiye, and walked into the Zhu residence alone.
After entering, there is a magnificent hall.
To the sound of orchestral music, guests in gorgeous attire moved around the banquet table, toasting and chatting cheerfully.
Zhu Sheng's every word and action was out of place here.
Wherever she walked, people would deliberately avoid her, as if she were something dirty.
She realized that this was a completely unfamiliar world to her.
If Zhu Sheng’s arrival is like the intrusion of an alien.
So Gu Chiye's visit was like the king of this world coming to the world.
As soon as he entered the door, Gu Chiye attracted everyone's attention.
Men and women at the banquet rushed towards him like a tide, vying to show off in front of him, as if they would gain supreme honor just by being able to speak to him.
The climax of this scene is undoubtedly the appearance of Zhu Sheng's father.
The current head of the Zhu family, Zhu Qi, brought his wife and eldest daughter to welcome Gu Chiye.
Zhu Qi looked at Gu Chiye lovingly, as if the person in front of him was his biological son.
"Chi Ye, you are so busy, but you still come to my birthday party. It's really rare."
"Uncle Zhu, this is what the young generation should do."
Gu Chiye's answer was flawless, and there was no expression on his face.
At this time Zhu's mother also came up and spoke in an almost flattering tone.
"Oh, I'm ashamed to say that Zhu Sheng has caused you so much trouble. I will definitely teach her a lesson when she comes."
"Zhu Sheng didn't cause me any trouble." Gu Chiye immediately refuted Zhu's mother's words.
Then he turned his head, as if looking for something in the crowd.
When meeting Zhu Sheng's gaze, Gu Chiye's eyes sparkled with a dazzling brilliance.
"Besides, she's already here."
Following Gu Chiye's gaze, the Zhu family realized that the woman in sportswear was Zhu Sheng.
Zhu's father's face immediately changed and he shouted at Zhu Sheng.
"Are you trying to embarrass me by dressing like this?"
Zhu Sheng originally wanted to stand and watch the show for a while longer, but when he was recognized, he simply stood up.
"A piece of clothing can bring shame to the Zhu family. The Zhu family's reputation is really worthless."
"Shut up, you unfilial daughter."
"Unfilial? Everyone here knows that it is because of my marriage into the Gu family that the Zhu family is able to have the prosperity it has today.
It’s fine if the Zhu family is not grateful for all the help they got from me, but how dare they act arrogantly in front of me? "
Zhu Sheng fought back relentlessly, his barrage of words making Zhu's father so angry that his face turned pale.
Although this is a fact that everyone tacitly acknowledges, stating it so blatantly would be like slapping the Zhu family in the face in public.
She has always looked down on this little daughter. If she wasn't good-looking and had some value to her, she wouldn't want to acknowledge him at all.
The main reason for calling her back today was to show up in front of Mr. Yin.
He had already planned it out. As long as Mr. Yin took a fancy to Zhu Sheng, he would marry her off as a continuation of his marriage. In the future, the Zhu family would have connections in the Chamber of Commerce.
However, how could Zhu Sheng's outfit today catch the eye of Master Yin?
Seeing that the cooked duck was about to fly away, and Zhu Sheng's rude words just now, Zhu's father was angry and annoyed, and even thought of using family rules to punish him.
Just as he was about to take action, Gu Chiye beside him suddenly spoke.
"Uncle Zhu, didn't you say before that you wanted to talk to me privately about the land in the west of the city?"
"Yes, yes, I almost forgot about it because of this unfilial daughter. Chi Ye, let's find a quiet place to talk slowly."
Zhu's father immediately put on a different expression.
He had discussed the next cooperation plan with the God of Wealth several times, but nothing came of it. This time, he finally got the chance.
There was no time to lose, so he grabbed Gu Chiye and walked upstairs. Before leaving, he did not forget to say something harsh to Zhu Sheng: "Just wait, there are plenty of ways to deal with you."
Zhu Sheng sneered in his heart.
The guy from my hometown is still thinking about selling his daughter.
Just wait and see who can't afford to lose face today.
Zhu Sheng found an empty table and sat down, picked up his knife and fork, and started to eat without any hesitation.
No one talked to her, and she was too lazy to talk to others.
Just when she was bored, two unexpected figures appeared in front of the door.
They are the siblings Shen Mo and Shen Yu!
As soon as he entered the room, Shen Yu saw Zhu Sheng at the first sight.
With her brother's reminder, Shen Mo also discovered it. She was extremely surprised and rushed forward to give Zhu Sheng a big hug without caring about other people's opinions.
"Brother, look, I told you that Sister Zhu might come, so I asked you to come over!"
"Yeah, luckily I came today."
Shen Yu looked at his sister lovingly and shook hands with Zhu Sheng in a friendly manner.
Afterwards, the two of them simply sat at Zhu Sheng's table.
The three of them were drinking and talking, and Zhu Sheng just then realized that the two siblings had actually watched the live broadcast of "We Are Divorced".
"Sister Zhu, you are so amazing. Please teach me a few moves when you have time so that I can show off my skills."
"Your brother is a professional in this matter."
"I don't want to, you are much more handsome than my brother!"
Shen Yu, who was standing aside, pretended to be sad and sighed with his head down.
"Alas, now that you, Sister Zhu, have come into being, you have begun to dislike me. I am so sad."
"Ah, no, my brother's training method is not suitable for me. I prefer my sister..."
Before she could finish, Shen Yu returned to his normal self, smiled and patted his sister's head: "I was just teasing you. Brother also thinks Sister Zhu is amazing."
After a while, a waiter came over and delivered a message to the Shen brothers and sisters.
"Sister Zhu, there is an uncle we know well over there. My brother and I will just say hello and come back."
As soon as the two siblings left, Zhu's mother and sister Zhu Qing came over.
Zhu Qing was holding a glass of red wine, looking somewhat indignant, and asked Zhu Sheng a series of questions in an interrogative tone.
"How did you get to know the Shen siblings? How long have you known each other? Are you close?"
“No comment.”
"I warn you, don't even think about taking advantage of Shen Yu. He doesn't like a wild girl like you."
"Oh? What does it have to do with you whether he likes me or not? Are you interested in him?"
"You...what are you talking about! Mom, look at her!"
Although she was unhappy with Zhu Sheng, Zhu's mother came with another purpose. She tried hard to suppress her anger and gave instructions to Zhu Sheng.
"A distinguished guest will be coming later. Come upstairs with me to change clothes."
"No."
"I'm not negotiating with you. Go upstairs now, immediately, or you will be punished by the family law."
Zhu Sheng understood that Zhu's mother had received instructions from Zhu's father to dress her up before Master Yin came.
In order to force Zhu Sheng, even the original owner's most feared punishment of beating was used.
Looking at the sanctimonious mother and daughter, Zhu Sheng felt a wave of disgust in her heart. She raised her voice suddenly and replied in a tougher tone.
"Are you deaf? I told you, I won't go!"
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