Chapter 24: The Fake Daughter of a Prominent Family
Time passed quickly, and it was the day for the Su family to hold a banquet.
On this day, there was a lot of traffic in front of Su Mansion. The men were either in suits or long gowns. Some women wore cheongsams and had permed hair; some still wore Han skirts and had their hair in buns.
Today is the time when the old is replaced by the new. There are "trendsetters" who are at the forefront of the times, and there are conservatives who stick to the old ways. Cultural differences and changes are fully reflected at this time.
All the famous people in Sucheng came. Now everyone knows that Ye Jiuzhou has a deep affection for Miss Su, and the two families are about to get married.
The Su family is a large family with a complex network of relationships. Now with the addition of the powerful Ye family, who dares not give them this face?
There are even people who have not been invited to the post and will bring gifts to your door. It doesn’t matter if you can’t get in, just leave the gifts and make your presence known.
Su Youran stood in a hidden corner on the second floor, watching the people coming and going downstairs with a calm look in her eyes.
Wu Shuxian came upstairs and saw that Su Youran hadn't even changed her clothes yet. She couldn't help but pull her away angrily:
"What are you looking at? Hurry up and get ready! You are the protagonist today."
Su Youran held her arm and smiled flatteringly:
"Mom, aren't we going there right now? Don't worry, it's still early, we'll definitely make it."
Wu Shuxian patted her helplessly: "I don't know where you learned this shameless face from."
Su Youran stuck out her tongue and decisively passed the buck:
"As long as you are around red, you will be red. As long as you are around Ye Jiuzhou, you will become thick-skinned."
“You’re talking nonsense again!” Wu Shuxian glared at her and pushed Su Youran into the bedroom. “Go change your clothes quickly.”
Su Youran held her back and wouldn’t let her leave:
"Mom, I've changed my clothes. Can you help me do my hair? I don't know how."
She had already done her makeup, but the cheongsam material wrinkles easily, so she hasn't changed it yet.
Wu Shuxian looked like she couldn't do anything to you: "Okay, okay, I'll wait here, go now!"
When Su Youran came out wearing the cheongsam, Wu Shuxian couldn't help but be stunned.
She stepped forward to help Su Youran straighten her clothes and stroked her smooth black hair. She couldn’t help but sigh:
"Damn, Ranran has grown up."
Su Youran leaned on Wu Shuxian’s shoulder and acted coquettishly towards her:
"No matter how old I am, I am still my mother's little cotton-padded jacket. No matter how old I am, I still want my mother to love me. Even when I am in my seventies or eighties, my mother will still love me like this."
Wu Shuxian smiled with tears in her eyes: "Okay! When you have a baby, I will definitely love you more than the baby."
Su Youran stamped her feet in disapproval, “Mom! Why are you talking about having a baby now?”
Wu Shuxian stroked her daughter's delicate cheek:
"Once you and your two brothers are married, Mom won't have anything to worry about."
Su Youran pulled her arm and shook her:
"That won't do. I want to take you with me even if I get married. I won't be able to adapt without you."
Wu Shuxian didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "How can you marry with your mother?"
Su Youran pouted:
"Then let's start with me! Anyway, I want to be with you forever, so why don't I just stay at home without getting married?"
Wu Shuxian pulled her to sit down, combing her hair neatly and rolling her eyes at her:
"You want to stay at home all the time. Even if I am willing, is Jiuzhou willing?"
Su Youran played with her hair accessories and said nonchalantly, “If he doesn’t want to, then why not just find someone who does?”
Wu Shuxian snatched the hair accessory and carefully inserted it into Su Youran’s hair. “If you keep talking nonsense, Jiuzhou will be sad if he hears it.”
Su Youran looked at Wu Shuxian in the mirror and said, "Then let him marry into the family."
After she finished speaking, she laughed so hard that Wu Shuxian was both angry and amused. Su Yu pushed the door open and asked:
"What are you talking about? You're laughing so happily."
Su Youran picked up something from the dressing table and threw it at Su Yu:
"Brother! Why didn't you knock before coming in?"
Su Yu dodged to the side, and Su Lu, who followed behind him, was hit directly and screamed:
"Of course, I rushed back to attend your welcoming banquet, and this is how you treat your second brother?"
Su Youran wrinkled her nose at him and snorted proudly, “You dare not come back? Be careful or daddy will break your legs!”
Su Lu covered his chest exaggeratedly:
"Oh, I'm so sad and heartbroken. Ranran is no longer the Ranran who loves second brother the most."
Su Yu elbowed him and said, "Where is your heart? You covered it in the wrong place! Of course, you're still studying medicine."
Su Youran burst into laughter. Wu Shuxian shook her head helplessly.
"You three are all grown up, yet you still act like children."
She finished the last step, patted Su Youran on the shoulder, and motioned for her to stand up:
"alright."
Su Youran stood up and turned around. "Does it look good?"
Wu Shuxian smoothed her clothes again, took a step back and looked at her graceful daughter, her eyes full of pride and satisfaction:
"nice."
Su Yu and Su Lu did not hide their amazement and gave a thumbs up:
"So beautiful! My sister is the most beautiful person in the world!"
Su Youran’s smile widened as she held Wu Shuxian’s arm and said, “You’re wrong. Mom is the most beautiful person in the world.”
The other three couldn't help but laugh and curse: "Flatterer."
After laughing, Wu Shuxian looked at the clock in the room and urged Su Youran, "Go down quickly. I think most people are here by now."
Su Yu also said: "Dad just urged, Ye Jiuzhou is here."
Su Youran seemed to have remembered something and looked at Su Yu: "Is the Huo family here too?"
"They are here. Mr. Huo and Mr. Huo are here." Su Yu paused: "Is A-Da ready?"
Su Youran glanced outside the balcony. “It should be ready now.”
Su Lu had just returned. He had been in a hurry the last few times he came back. He didn't know what they were talking about:
"Who is Ah Da?"
Su Youran held Wu Shuxian's arm with one hand and Su Yu's arm with the other, and winked at Su Lu:
"You'll know in a moment."
"You're still keeping us in suspense."
Su Lu grumbled in dissatisfaction and followed the three people out.
When they were almost at the stairs, Wu Shuxian and Su Yu patted her on the shoulder, withdrew their hands, and looked at her with a smile.
Su Youran is the protagonist today, and she deserves to enjoy the spotlight alone.
Su Youran straightened her back, composed her expression, and put on a perfect smile as she walked down the stairs step by step.
When she appeared at the stairs, the bustling crowd in the lobby on the first floor suddenly became quiet.
Dozens of eyes were watching the slender figure walking down the stairs gracefully and elegantly.
The crystal chandelier shone above her head, giving her a halo that made her even more dazzling.
She is like the scorching sun in the sky, proud and wanton; and like a blooming flower, swaying and charming.
When her eyes that seemed to contain starlight scanned the entire audience, everyone held their breath unconsciously, hoping that her gaze would stay on them a little longer.
Just a moment...
Ye Jiuzhou, who was originally greeting Su Zhengming, couldn't help but take two steps forward. The admiration in his eyes was like the sea and the abyss, and no one who saw it would ignore it.
Su Youran slowly walked down the last flight of stairs. The crisp sound of her high heels hitting the ground seemed to echo in everyone's hearts, making their hearts tremble.
Su Zhengming walked forward with a laugh, his eyes full of joy. Su Youran took his arm and followed him to the platform in front of the hall.
Su Zhengming led Su Youran to thank everyone:
"Thank you all for taking the time to attend my daughter's welcome party... Ranran is the apple of our eye and we have spoiled her since she was a child. Fortunately, she has grown up well... During the years she went abroad to study, we thought about her day and night. Now she has finally returned after completing her studies. As a father, I don't ask her to be successful, but I only hope that she can be happy and healthy and live a peaceful life..."
At the end, Su Zhengming couldn't help but choke up.
The scene when he anxiously rushed to the small courtyard that year seemed to reappear in front of his eyes. His skinny and weak daughter, who was born not long ago, was lying in the cradle with her arms stretched out to him.
At that moment, he was both scared and distressed. Wu Shuxian loved Ranran more than her two sons, and so did Su Zhengming.
Su Youran looked at Su Zhengming with red eyes: “Dad…”
Su Zhengming patted her hands and said the last words: "Dad is very lucky to have a daughter like you. You are our pride!"
Someone in the audience clapped softly, and then the applause became continuous and echoed throughout the hall.
Su Youran bowed to the crowd and walked off the stage with Su Zhengming.
Ye Jiuzhou had been standing at the edge of the stage, staring at Su Youran. When he saw her approaching, he bent down slightly and extended his hand. His voice was neither too loud nor too soft for others to hear:
"My everlasting love, Miss Su, may I have the honor of inviting you to dance with me?"
At Su Youran's suggestion, the banquet was held in the style of a Western dance. A band was already waiting at one side of the hall.
Su Youran stood on the stage and looked down at Ye Jiuzhou with an indifferent expression, then placed her slender white hand on him.
Ye Jiuzhou held on tightly, and the two of them strolled to the center of the hall to the sound of music, and everyone tactfully gave up their seats.
Ye Jiuzhou was still dressed in a neat suit, like a sword drawn from its sheath, his aura cold and sharp.
But the look he gave Su Youran was extremely gentle, as if she was the scabbard that held him.
Su Youran has a graceful figure, and looks even more charming when dancing. She looks even more petite against Ye Jiuzhou, but they complement each other so well.
The two danced naturally and gracefully, moving forward and backward in perfect harmony. Many people came to Su Zhengming and Wu Shuxian to congratulate them:
"It looks like I'll be attending Ling Qianjin's wedding banquet soon."
Su Zhengming smiled implicitly:
"Nowadays, people emphasize freedom of marriage. Young people can make their own decisions on their own affairs!"
Huo Zhenyao looked at the two people in the middle of the dance floor with anger in his eyes. Huo Guangchun glanced at him and sneered:
"Are you attracted? That's right. It would be strange if you weren't attracted to such a beautiful girl. What a pity that someone got there first."
Huo Zhenyao's voice was stern:
"It's too early for father to say that now. Miss Su is still single."
Huo Guangchun raised his eyebrows:
"Then I wish you success? If you can snatch the person that Ye Jiuzhou likes, it will also be your ability. I am looking forward to seeing that scene."
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