The Shen family also realized this when they looked at the guests around them. The matter of the real and fake daughter had already caused a lot of uproar in the circle. If today's drowning incident was not explained clearly, it would only be a joke if it got out.
But as smart as Shen Anwen was, he had already made up his mind when he saw Gu Zhou got the phone. He didn't want Shen Mingzhu to have such a stain, which would only bring the Shen family's 17 years of education of Shen Mingzhu to zero.
Qi Huang was brought back from outside, so it is understandable that he has some flaws in his character. Moreover, Qi Huang is valued by the Qi family, so even if his reputation is damaged, he will not lack marriage partners in the future.
Shen Anwen stood up and said, "Sisters can just deal with their own quarrels behind closed doors. Mingxuan, send Mingzhu back to her room to change clothes first."
"Let's see who dares!"
A majestic voice was heard, and Qi Jun came over with the help of Qi Xiuyun and Qi Yue on crutches, followed by everyone from the Qi family.
Qi Mingwang, Qi Mingtang, Qi Minghe and his wife, as well as several younger members of the Qi family and Qi Minghe's two children.
The Qi family was mobilized in full force, and with Qi Jun, the old patriarch, no matter how brave Shen Anwen was, he didn't dare to say no.
"Second Master!"
Qi Jing shouted happily and ran to Qi Jun, "I want a swimming pool too. There's plenty of water."
Qi Jun's eyes softened instantly, and after Qi Yue stepped back, he held Qi Jing's hand and said, "Qi Mo is ready, any time is fine."
"Yeah." Qi Jing nodded happily and waited obediently to watch the show.
At this time, the servant of the Shen family had brought a blanket to cover Shen Mingzhu, and Qi Nian also put down the chair for Qi Jun to sit down.
Qi Jun stared at Shen Mingzhu in Shen Mingxuan's arms and said word by word, "Qi Huang is the great-granddaughter adopted by this old man. The reputation of the Qi family cannot be framed by outsiders! You want to ruin the reputation of the Qi family with a few half-truths! If Qi Huang pushed you, then you have to produce evidence! If you can't produce evidence, all the family businesses that damage the reputation of our Qi family will be blacklisted by our Qi family!"
As soon as Qi Jun finished speaking, the whole place fell silent, and those who were originally watching the show also fell silent.
The Qi family’s blacklist is not just talk. Once you are on the Qi family’s blacklist, companies related to the Qi family will refuse to cooperate with you, and you will basically have no way to survive in Beijing.
At this time, Mr. Gu's voice also interrupted, "The Gu family and the Qi family have an engagement. Slandering the Qi family will damage the Qi family's reputation. My Gu family also refuses to cooperate."
The scene became even quieter now. The marriage between the Qi family and the Gu family was a coming together of two leading families. No one in Beijing would dare to mess with these two families in the future.
They just don’t know which girl the Qi family is going to marry. They have to be careful in the future and remind their children not to mess with the girls from the Qi family.
Gu Zhou walked out triumphantly, went straight to Qi Jing, climbed onto his shoulders and accepted everyone's curious gazes.
He really wanted to tell everyone loudly that he was going to marry into the Qi family in a grand manner.
However, no one thought about that at all, and just looked at the Shen family with sympathy.
What a good daughter was raised like this, making trouble at the banquet. No matter if she was pushed or fell down by herself, isn't this embarrassing?
The expressions of the other members of the Shen family also changed. They didn't expect Qi Jun to be so ruthless, but they didn't dare to say anything.
Shen Mingzhu was so frightened that she was trembling with fear and had no idea what to do.
What evidence does she have to prove that it was Qi Huang who pushed her? If she wanted to frame Qi Huang, there would be no human witness.
But if she were to say that she fell down, she would not be willing to do so. She could only curl up in Shen Mingxuan's arms and cry.
Jiaojiao was tired of hearing this. "You're just crying, aren't you going to frame Little Phoenix? Why are you mute now?"
"I didn't." Shen Mingzhu choked up, and she raised her tearful face to look at Qi Huang, "Sister, do you really have to force me like this?"
Jiaojiao pouted, "Little Phoenix didn't say a word from beginning to end. How did she force you? Didn't you say you didn't blame her and that she didn't mean it? So, was it you who went down there yourself, or did Little Phoenix push you? You're talking a lot of nonsense about just one or two words. You haven't been to school! You don't even have the ability to express yourself!"
Qi Jing applauded Jiaojiao again, saying that her fighting power was really great.
Qi Qi also secretly gave Jiaojiao a thumbs up, quickly ran to Qi Huang and asked coquettishly, "Sister Huang, are you okay?"
"fine."
Qi Huang touched Qi Qi's head, and when she looked up again, Tang Zhiyi had already brought a coat over, replaced the men's jacket on Qi Huang, and put the coat on her.
Tang Zhiyi half-hugged Qi Huang and glanced at Shen Mingzhu, her eyes full of disgust. She had experienced this kind of method herself, and could only say that the Shen family was blind.
Shen Mingzhu became even more panicked after being confronted by Jiaojiao. She had always been able to succeed by saying these seemingly plausible words, but why didn't it work this time?
She looked at Madam Shen crying, wanting her to speak for her, but before she could open her mouth, Shen Mingxuan put her down.
Shen Mingzhu looked up at Shen Mingxuan and called out aggrievedly, "Brother."
Shen Mingxuan looked at Shen Mingzhu with an increasingly complicated expression. "This concerns Huanghuang's reputation. Tell me exactly what happened. Don't say anything like an apology. Just answer yes or no."
Shen Mingzhu was irritated by Shen Mingxuan's attitude. Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at Madam Shen again, "Mom."
Madam Shen frowned and looked at Shen Mingxuan reproachfully, “Mingxuan, why do you talk to Mingzhu like that?”
"Then what should I say?" Shen Mingxuan looked at Madam Shen, "With so many guests watching, if you don't explain clearly, have you ever thought about what people outside will think of Huang Huang if the news gets out?"
Madam Shen was speechless and looked at Qi Huang in confusion. Madam Shen begged, "Huang Huang, what exactly is going on?"
"Madam Shen, Miss Shen said it, so naturally it's Miss Shen's turn to prove it. Even if Huang Huang says it wasn't her, you might not believe it, right?" Tang Zhiyi's voice was gentle, but her tone was unquestionable. "The Qi family and the Gu family are both on Huang Huang's side now. If Huang Huang says it wasn't her, you'll just think she's bullying. In that case, Miss Shen should explain it clearly."
Lu Leying also agreed, "Yes, Madam Shen, although I don't know why you think it was Huang Huang who pushed Shen Mingzhu, but everything has a cause, and we should always listen to what the victim says first. Even if Miss Shen doesn't have evidence at the moment, we should let both parties compare their testimonies. It doesn't make sense to convict someone without any evidence at all."
Shen Mingjie couldn't stand it any longer. It was Lu Leying's protection of Qi Huang that irritated him. Shen Mingjie stood up and said, "If she didn't push her, did Mingzhu jump down herself?"
"That's why I want to ask Miss Shen. After all, Miss Shen didn't explain it clearly." Lu Leying retorted, "Why don't you ask Miss Shen if it's true?"
Shen Mingjie looked at Shen Mingzhu and comforted her softly, "Mingzhu, don't be afraid. Tell the truth. With so many elders watching, no one can protect her!"
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