No wonder Jiang Ting was surprised.
He was so focused on his work that he didn't pay much attention to the recent family conflicts.
At most, he only heard about Qin Ge's deeds from his younger brother and mother, such as how the two of them went to invite him home but to no avail.
In Jiang Ting's mind, he couldn't help but label Qin Ge as 'immature'.
Of course, he hadn't even seen Qin Ge's face yet.
Upon learning that Qin Ge had failed to arrive at an elder's birthday banquet, Jiang Ting felt a slight surge of anger.
However, Jiang Ting probably felt that he was confused by anger, otherwise how could he have heard his younger brother and mother say that the handsome young man with a noble air who had just entered the Jiang residence was Qin Ge?
Is this really not a hallucination?
Jiang Ting snapped out of his daze and looked at his two younger brothers beside him. His handsome brows were still deeply furrowed as he asked, "A-Ye, what happened? Is he really..."
Jiang Ye shrugged, ultimately not revealing his sharp tongue to his usually respectful elder brother, only his voice was somewhat ethereal, as if coming from a distant place: "Yes. He is Qin Ge."
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In public, Qin Ge at least didn't give Jiang's mother a hard time. He didn't want to ruin the birthday celebration of the only elder in the Jiang family who had shown kindness to the original owner. However, he still treated Jiang's mother with indifference, even disregard.
It's funny, but the original owner of this body longed for Jiang's mother's affection and love. She didn't need much, just a tenth of what Jiang Xibai felt for her.
However, the original owner never got to see it before he died.
However, now she was very enthusiastic and attentive to Qin Ge, calling him "Little Ge" repeatedly. When someone asked who he was, Jiang's mother introduced him generously and elegantly: This is her youngest son, named Qin Ge.
As for why the surname is Qin and not Jiang.
The upper-class circles in the capital are only so big, and they can't keep secrets forever. Who doesn't know about the affair between the real and fake young masters of the Jiang family?
But isn't it rumored that the young master Jiang found was spoiled in the countryside, lacking poise and manners, timid and unable to stand up to others, and disliked by Mrs. Jiang?
How come it's like this now...
It's quite different from what I've heard.
Compared to the fake young master who was switched at birth and raised in the Jiang family, he seemed three points more noble, and in terms of temperament and appearance, he was just as good.
If Mrs. Jiang doesn't like such a noble and beautiful person, but instead treats that fake young master like a treasure, then they all wonder if the Jiang family is blind!
If this is considered spoiled and ruined by being raised in the countryside, then we should give them a dozen of these useless people!
Many wealthy wives who actually keep useless people in their homes thought to themselves.
Of course, these thoughts could only be kept to themselves; no one would say them out loud.
Isn't this a blatant slap in the face?
They would only offer polite, smiling compliments, "Mrs. Jiang, you are truly blessed. Your son looks just like you, so handsome and talented. Do you have someone in mind? I can introduce you to someone..."
"Excuse me for a moment." Qin Ge was impatient with all this and didn't want to be used as a tool for Jiang's mother to show off. After saying "Excuse me for a moment," she walked away indifferently.
Jiang's mother had a look of apprehension and caution in her eyes, afraid that the scene of Qin Ge prying open her fingers and leaving resolutely would be repeated in front of others, so she did not, or rather dared not, try to keep her.
Only after Qin Ge left did she awkwardly smile and try to save face in front of the wealthy ladies, saying, "This child is shy and not used to this kind of scene."
Upon hearing this, the wealthy ladies exchanged glances and chuckled, their smiles carrying an ambiguous meaning.
Shy?
The young master was as reserved and composed as if he were walking a red carpet. Even though he was slightly impatient with dealing with such social situations, he still politely nodded to them and said "excuse me" before leaving. He was clearly a person who had etiquette, manners, and style ingrained in his bones.
I'm afraid she's not shy... she's just impatient to stand next to you, her mother.
The smiles of those wealthy ladies revealed a subtle understanding of the truth, leaving Jiang's mother with a bitter taste in her mouth. She left with an excuse and practically fled.
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"Holy crap, that kid really is... Qin Ge?"
Led by Jiang Feng, a group of spoiled young men came to the Jiang residence with their parents to celebrate the birthday. They were all amazed by the handsome young man who suddenly appeared. After learning that the young man was Qin Ge, their shock and disbelief were unimaginable.
Jiang Feng touched his arm through his clothes; it was covered with countless tiny, stubborn needle marks. If it weren't for that brat Qin Ge, how could he have ended up like this…
The look of amazement that had just appeared in her eyes now flashed with a hint of ruthlessness.
Jiang Feng is the playboy who tried to inject Qin Ge with drugs in the bar when Qin Ge first transmigrated.
That stuff is addictive. Jiang Feng himself wasn't a very strong-willed person, and once he got hooked, he couldn't quit and developed a dependency.
Jiang Feng's family is wealthy. Although his "Jiang" and Jiang Yanqing's "Jiang" are not from the same family, they are still able to afford his extravagant lifestyle of eating, drinking, having fun, gambling, and smoking.
But, once he got this, his life was ruined!
How could Jiang Feng not hate him?
His ultimate goal in coming to the Jiang residence for the birthday banquet today is to teach Qin Ge a lesson!
This time he brought a lot of helpers, so he definitely won't make a mistake like last time!
Jiang Feng originally intended to make Qin Ge like him, but now that he saw Qin Ge transformed into a beautiful and refined young man as bright as the moon, he suddenly changed his mind.
Jiang Xibai glanced in the direction of Jiang Feng and his group of playboys, then lowered his eyelashes to conceal the glint in his eyes.
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Seeing her beloved grandson Qin Ge finally arrive, Old Madam Jiang's elegantly aged face broke into the first genuine smile of the evening. She took the boy's hand, patted it gently, and carefully examined Qin Ge's appearance as she chided him, "You little rascal, why are you only arriving now?"
As he spoke, he nodded again, a look of satisfaction in his eyes. "Hmm, this outfit looks good today. It makes you look more energetic, quite different from usual."
Qin Ge curled her lips slightly, lowered her eyes and smiled gently, "How did the old lady recognize me at a glance?"
Madam Jiang said, "Although I am old, I am not blind. How could I not recognize my own grandson?"
As she spoke, she laughed heartily.
However, Qin Ge felt that her words had a hidden meaning, as if she was implying something.
Seeing that it was almost time, Qin Ge accompanied Old Madam Jiang out to make an appearance at the birthday banquet.
Madam Jiang was a well-bred lady who had lived through turbulent times. No one dared to underestimate her when she stood on the stage. She only had Qin Ge help her onto the stage, and she introduced her grandson to the guests with elegance and poise.
Now, everyone's perception of Qin Ge's status in the Jiang family has changed.
After Madam Jiang finished speaking, the guests took their seats, and the gift-giving ceremony began.
The guests' gifts had already been accepted by the housekeeper upon entering the Jiang residence. The main focus now was on the filial piety of Old Madam Jiang's children and grandchildren.
Madam Jiang had a son and a daughter, Jiang's father and Jiang's younger sister.
Mr. and Mrs. Jiang were certainly generous, gifting a half-person-high white jade Guanyin statue. In recent years, the old lady has taken to Buddhism, and the white jade Guanyin was carved in her likeness, with a kind and benevolent face. Everyone would praise the couple's filial piety.
Jiang's aunt's husband's family is a scholarly family. Knowing that the old lady likes to paint, they gave her a top-quality inkstone.
Next up are Jiang Ting, Jiang Ye...
After Jiang Ye finished offering his birthday greetings and presenting his gifts, the next person to arrive was...
Logically, it should be Qin Ge.
This is Madam Jiang's true grandson.
However, those who knew a little about the inside story knew that Jiang Xibai was the one who was most favored in the Jiang family.
The fake young master was more favored than the real one.
So, who will be the first to wish Madam Jiang a happy birthday?
Is this the real young master, Qin Ge?
Or is it the fake young master Jiang Xibai?
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