Chapter 385 Harbor
Located on the southern peninsula of Monterey Park, huge cruise ships and old sailing ships are anchored in the harbor, and the neon-lit boat poles and sky tower form a unique Monterey Park skyline.
The setting sun gave them a layer of light gold, and the light passing through the clouds burst out like golden threads.
The quiet harbor, reflecting the colors of the sunset, is magnificent and luxurious.
This time, Mr. Sheng’s birthday banquet was chosen to be held in the Sky Tower. As the tallest building in the world, it was the Sheng family’s glorious industry in the last century.
The entire building is designed with glass curtain walls. It has a total of 180 floors, like an eagle soaring in the clouds, as if it is about to break out of the clouds.
With a landmark tower standing in the Xiao family's jurisdiction, it is not difficult to imagine how powerful the Sheng family was at its peak, and how powerful it was able to compete with the Xiao family.
The scandal of the celebration ceremony once impacted the reputation of the Sheng family. Several officials responsible for supervising the "Wolong Village" case were invited to attend Mr. Sheng's birthday banquet.
They stood under the sky tower that stretched as far as the eye could see, and even though they had made sufficient mental preparations, they still felt a sense of inexplicable fear.
At the same time, Jiang Zhiyue received the news that Mrs. Sheng had regained consciousness, and she came despite her illness to celebrate Mr. Sheng's birthday, which deeply moved Mr. Sheng. The media praised them for their deep love.
Nothing seemed to have happened, except that Sheng Hui was deprived of his inheritance rights at the handover ceremony, and Old Lady Sheng was still in the relevant department and was labeled as a "suspect".
Even so, it was not a serious blow to them. Old Mrs. Sheng still enjoyed her freedom, and law enforcement agencies were kept out by the Sheng family.
That's power.
Jiang Zhiyue stood on the top floor of the Sky Tower and looked into the distance. Everything seemed as small as ants, and thousands of priceless cruise ships and sailboats turned into tiny dots.
Countless private planes circled in the sky.
Respectful servants, gorgeous guests, and a grand birthday banquet.
Amid the clinking of glasses, who will remember the eye-opening accusations made at the celebration ceremony?
The Presidential Office has repeatedly stressed that this matter must be handled impartially. The web of power is complicated and intricate. Who has the courage to take a gamble?
“You must be in power or you will be destroyed.”
A deep male voice suddenly echoed in my ears.
Jiang Zhiyue was in a trance and was once again in the woods that day. The man riding high on the white horse approached her word by word in a tone that was almost whispering, "There is another way, to overthrow those who hold power."
Jiang Zhiyue's palm lightly touched the cold glass, and her clear eyes were reflected in the mirror.
As he was watching, Lin Xian'er suddenly appeared from behind him.
"Jiang Zhiyue!"
Her voice was gritted.
There are no outsiders in the lounge on the top floor.
Jiang Zhiyue glanced at the monitor above her head and smiled, "I didn't expect to meet you here."
Lin Xian'er frowned and stared at her.
"Are you talking to me as if you were a winner? Grandpa is so kind as to admit you, do you really think you are the daughter of the Sheng family?"
"Have you chosen your new fiancé?" Jiang Zhiyue looked at her indifferently and smiled faintly.
Lin Xian'er's face was filled with anger and resentment, and her hands were clenched into fists. Is this karma?
She knew the fortune that Lin's mother had asked for.
"Today is Grandpa's birthday. I don't want to quarrel with you, Jiang Zhiyue. I am willing to accept your identity. If you behave yourself in the future, we can try to get along like sisters."
"Grandpa is right. I am not as good as you in many aspects. You are just a wild girl born in a poor place, while I have been taught etiquette since I was a child, but I have developed an arrogant and domineering attitude. No wonder Brother Junyue doesn't like me."
"I cried for three days and three nights before I begged my grandfather and mother to let me stay. I really didn't want to leave here and go to a country where no one knew me."
Lin Xian'er took a deep breath and said calmly, "Please give me your guidance in the future."
Jiang Zhiyue looked at her without moving her eyebrows.
These words don't sound like something Lin Xian'er would say. Where has her arrogance gone?
Jiang Zhiyue only saw forbearance in her, but behind her forbearance was an even more intense storm of emotions.
She slowly stretched out her hand in the direction of Lin Xian'er.
Lin Xian'er was stunned for a moment, trying hard to suppress the anger in her eyes, her gaze fell on the small hand like a beautiful jade. Jiang Zhiyue's whole body, even her hair, was beautiful.
She was dressed simply and had no makeup on her face, but she still became the focus of the whole audience.
Lin Xian'er tried to suppress her nausea and was about to hold her hand, but Jiang Zhiyue suddenly withdrew her hand, causing Lin Xian'er to lose balance and stagger forward.
Lin Xian'er was furious, "Jiang Zhiyue, how dare you play tricks on me——!"
Jiang Zhiyue raised her eyebrows slightly, and her bright eyes curved into a crescent shape, "Don't force yourself to act anymore."
"There will always be an irreconcilable feud between us."
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Jiang Zhiyue entered the dressing room.
Several stylists were helping Jiang Wanrou with her makeup and dressing up.
Sitting on the luxurious chair was a man with straight and slender legs. He was flipping through a magazine lazily, glancing at Jiang Wanrou from time to time.
He praised: "Aunt is really a peerless beauty. People who don't know her would think she is only eighteen this year."
The stylist smiled secretly. Jiang Wanrou looked a little unnatural. The white satin dress made her look even more gentle.
Even though she had been hard pressed by life, there was no trace of dejection on Jiang Wanrou's face.
She searched all over the place for Jiang Zhiyue. Fortunately, Jiang Zhiyue showed up in time to save the situation. She pretended to be angry and said, "How can brother praise someone like this? Mother is your elder."
Sheng Huaian put down the magazine in his hand. The girl's skirt was light purple, swaying like a violet in the early morning light.
He was already used to seeing her in plain clothes, but he had never seen her so bright, with a lively expression on her face, which made her even more attractive.
This was picked for her by Jiang Wanrou. Jiang Zhiyue refused to wear jewelry.
She said that Jiang Wanrou was the protagonist tonight, not her.
But at this moment, in the man's eyes, she has become the only irreplaceable protagonist.
Sheng Huaian stood up and slowly approached, a smile appeared on his face: "What did you call me just now?"
Not "Brother Huai'an", but the closer "Brother".
Sheng Huaian felt a mixture of emotions in his heart, half sweet and half bitter.
Jiang Zhiyue had a natural sense of closeness to him, probably because it was their first meeting and their interactions were full of goodwill.
The girl smiled gently and said, "Brother."
Sheng Huaian took out a crown from the jewelry box prepared by the stylist nearby.
As he gently told Jiang Zhiyue to turn around and face the mirror, the man slowly put it on her from behind.
At that moment, the light was flowing, and Sheng Huaian stared at her face in the mirror, full of pity, "Welcome my princess, come home."
He will be her eternal harbor.
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