Chapter 22 Chapter 22 Bai Family Dinner
Four o'clock in the afternoon.
Bai Qingqing sat in the styling room, having her hair and nails done by others. She had a mask on her face and could not smile or talk.
Ao Teng was accompanying her nearby. The 1.80-meter-tall man huddled in a chair, not daring to raise his head as he was scolded by his own sister. More than half an hour had passed, and his sister's fighting power was still amazing.
The key issue is that there are so many outsiders present.
Ao Teng is also a well-known figure in society. He is the former chairman of Tengyue Film and Television and a well-known screenwriter and writer of suspense dramas. Most of the entertainment industry has his connections. Even the movie emperors call him Teacher Ao when they go out.
Now in the top celebrity styling studio in the Eastern Province, I was scolded by my sister for half an hour and didn’t dare to say a word back.
Shameful.
Ao Teng glanced at Bai Qingqing who was five meters away. At such a close distance, she didn't even glance at him. Thinking of what she had just said in the car -
My dear uncle, please hold fast to your faith and do not waver. I will ensure that you will be safe and sound in the future.
He is not at peace now!
Ao Xinyi: "Qingqing is a child. Her back, legs, and feet are all injured. It's not enough for her to rest at home. You took her to such a dangerous place. Do you still dare to see her now?"
"You should be thankful that Qingqing is fine now! Why, do you think Qingqing is going to speak up for you?"
Ao Teng shook his head like a rattle, just like when he was a child.
Ao Xinyi was so angry that his chest heaved violently, but he was careful not to be outside, otherwise he would have grabbed his face.
"Sister, I've seen you talking for so long, would you like some tea?" Ao Teng seized the opportunity to stand up, took the drink from the coffee table to Ao Xinyi, and handed it to her mouth with both hands, whispering:
"Sister, let's talk about it when we get home tonight. It's getting late. We can't be late for such an important event in the evening."
Ao Xinyi's eyes widened again. Ao Teng bowed respectfully, and he raised the drink up with both hands, and his voice became louder: "Sister, have some tea!"
The stylists and staff present couldn't help but laugh softly. Ao Teng blushed when he heard it, but he still gritted his teeth and tried to please Ao Xinyi.
Anyway, I've already lost face, so this one doesn't matter.
"I'll settle the score with you when I get back!"
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Waddesdon Manor.
At six o'clock in the evening, when the sky was getting a little dark, all the magnificent lights in the manor were already on. The sound of live string music passed from the banquet hall across the green lawn and faintly reached the drop-off area.
The guests who had arrived were standing outside in groups of three or five, chatting, glancing towards the entrance from time to time.
The Bai family's daughter who had been missing for eighteen years was found. Her name was Bai Qingqing. It was said that she had been living in a remote area and was discovered by the Bai family only after she suddenly had a traffic accident.
I hadn't heard any news about her in the circle before, and I don't know where she suddenly came from.
Over the years, everyone knew that the Bai family had five gifted sons and an only daughter, Bai Muning, who was pampered like the apple of the eye by the Bai family, from the older to the younger generations, and was often brought out to show off by Ao Xinyi and her five brothers.
Even the elders on both sides of the Bai family often liked to take her with them, introducing her to everyone as their granddaughter and the beautiful little princess of the family.
I have never heard that there is a second girl in their family, let alone that Ao Xinyi gave birth to two.
If the current Bai Qingqing is their biological daughter who has been separated for eighteen years, then Bai Muning... is not her biological daughter?
"Bai Shuting and Bai Lincheng are here. The third son is here too. He's over there," the lady elegantly raised the champagne and pointed forward. "I heard from Mrs. Qin that she saw his youngest son, but we haven't seen him in person yet."
"Where's their second child? Is he still in Iceland?"
"It's not Iceland, it's Finland. You haven't been back for two years, right?"
"Their fourth son travels all over the world all the time. You can see him once or twice a year. The second son is weird. He gave up his good family business and went to a place like that to set up a studio."
"The Bai family has produced many artists." Mrs. Zhou looked around and smiled, "I wonder if I can see them tonight."
"It's not a last-minute call. He can come back on a private plane. If he doesn't come tonight, it would be a statement." The other lady in the white dress said sarcastically with contempt in her eyes.
Less than a week after Bai Qingqing was brought home, the news had spread like wildfire throughout the circle.
The ladies were fine, they just spread the word privately, but the 800 small groups of noble ladies and young masters from various families had already exploded, saying that the Bai family had a real and fake daughter, and the Mary Sue novel about a wealthy family had come true.
There are many banquets in the circle, and it is good if one-third of the people can come each time. Tonight, before the time came, the lawn was full of people, familiar and unfamiliar, all came, and many families even had several people, so the attendance rate was extremely high.
Everyone toasted each other with champagne, wondering whether the Bai family would become a good thing or a joke after tonight.
After all, Bai Muning is the center of attention in the circle.
"Shh, the Bai family's car is here."
The stretched black car slowly stopped in front of the courtyard gate. Ao Teng was the first to get out. He ran to the other side of the door and bent down to open it.
Ao Xinyi lifted her skirt and got out of the car. She turned back and bent over, reaching her hand into the car. A thin hand rested in her palm, using it to help her get out of the car.
The staff nearby took out a wheelchair and unfolded it. Ao Teng took it over personally and pushed it to the car door.
"wheelchair?"
"The newly found leg is not working? Why haven't I heard about it?"
"How can you spread this kind of news? Hey... I can walk on my own."
Two beads of faith gold entered her body, and Bai Qingqing's hearing improved a lot. As soon as she got off the car, she heard the whispers of discussion all around her.
She took the wheelchair from Ao Teng without hesitation, turned it around, sat on it, and said to the two of them, "Let's go!"
On the red carpet, Bai Qingqing, wearing a black dress, sat in a bright red electric wheelchair and moved forward. Ao Xinyi and Ao Teng followed closely behind her, and they helped her to keep an eye on her feet, fearing that she would fall somewhere.
Wherever he passed, faces turned to him and looked at him in astonishment.
Before anyone arrived at the banquet hall, the news that the Bai family's newly found daughter was a cripple had already spread inside.
When Bai Shuting and Bai Lincheng heard that they had arrived, they apologized to the guests and came out to greet them. When they saw Bai Qingqing in the wheelchair, they were also stunned.
Bai Shuting smiled: "Qingqing, you're here."
He strode forward, holding the armrest of the wheelchair, and a huge shadow fell over his head, like a huge black bear standing behind him.
The staff at the manor didn’t expect anyone to arrive in a wheelchair, so they quickly got a ramp and placed it in front of the doorstep.
In the corner of the banquet hall, the young gentlemen stared with wide eyes and asked Bai Songxu, who was silent on the sofa: "Is your sister a cripple?"
Bai Songxu was wearing a suit, with a cold face and rolled his eyes to the sky: "She can walk."
Teenagers: “…”
The young master of the Bai family has had a cold face all night. Today, the TV was still showing his fixed movements on the stage. His eyes were bright and he smiled like a big golden retriever. In real life, the young master of the Bai family has eyes that are cold enough to kill people.
Everyone knew that he was not satisfied with this new sister.
Ao Teng knew that Master Qingqing had consumed a lot today, so as soon as he entered the banquet hall, he bent down and asked her: "Qingqing, is there anything you want to eat? I'll give it to you first."
Bai Qingqing was not polite at all. She tilted her head and whispered to Ao Teng, "I want the green one with lilies."
I looked at the menu yesterday afternoon and tried a lot of dim sum, all of which were desserts. Bai Qingqing didn't like any of them, so she asked the kitchen to change the menu and add several meat dishes.
She had gained a lot today, but she was in urgent need of replenishing her energy.
Following her description, Ao Teng quickly found the target, trotted over and brought her two plates, looking fawning and ingratiating.
This scene fell into the eyes of a group of teenagers in the corner, and they asked Bai Songxu again: "Is that Mr. Ao from Tengyue Media? He is your uncle, right? His attitude towards your new sister... is very special."
Bai Songxu frowned tightly, feeling that he had only been away from home for two days, but had missed a lot.
Judging from what she said before, Bai Qingqing had clearly said that the news of her uncle's death would be announced at today's dinner.
But now the person who she said was going to die is serving her?
Bai Qingqing's words really couldn't be trusted!
Bai Songxu's eyes flashed with disgust. After thinking for a long time, he frowned and said, "She is evil."
The young men looked at each other, then at Bai Qingqing in the middle of the hall, then at the group of young men and women surrounding Bai Mu Ning in the distance, and exchanged glances in tacit understanding.
…
At 7pm sharp, the banquet began and got down to business.
The bright lights dimmed and the string music became gentle, gradually approaching silence.
The venue became quiet. The guests knew the ceremony had begun and gradually gathered in the front hall. Bai Shuting and Ao Xinyi and his wife stood at the front, holding hands and smiling at each other:
"Thank you all for taking the time to attend our Bai family banquet today. I'm sure many of you already know today's theme. Yes, my husband and I have found our daughter, Bai Qingqing, after being separated from us for eighteen years.
Some friends have already met her, right? Isn't she beautiful? "Ao Xinyi smiled:
"She came in a wheelchair today, but don't worry, she just suffered a minor injury and will recover in time."
"Today I want to introduce her to everyone, to share this joy with the friends that Brother Ting and I have known for so many years, with the partners we have worked with and are familiar with, and with every fate that my husband and I have met."
As Ao Xinyi spoke, he looked at several old friends in the audience who she had known for many years. They also had smiles of being touched and happy for her on their faces.
She winked at her friends, and finally waved her hand, pointing her palm at Bai Qingqing who was pushed onto the stage by Bai Siqi: "My daughter, Bai Qingqing!"
"In the past, my husband and I missed too much time, too much companionship and too much love in her life. I hope we can make up for all these losses in the future, protect and accompany our little princess well, and please take good care of her in the future."
"Today is a relaxed occasion. We have prepared delicious food and performances for everyone. I hope everyone can be happy and enjoyable tonight."
The soft string music started playing again.
Applause broke out and congratulations came from everywhere.
If it was a normal banquet, the crowd would have started to disperse long ago, but today no one moved.
There were only the Ao Bai couple and today's protagonist Bai Qingqing on the stage. The Bai family's relatives and children were all standing below the stage. Everyone's attention turned to Bai Muning.
She was smiling and clapping with everyone, but her skin was too white and the slightly red circles under her eyes were hard to ignore, so her smile seemed a little bitter.
A Mr. Wu said in surprise while congratulating, "You guys kept the news a secret. I didn't expect that Mrs. Bai gave birth to twins!"
Mr. Wu's voice was a little loud, and everyone looked over. Bai Muning's eyes became even redder, and it was obvious that he was crying.
His wife quickly tugged at his hand and whispered anxiously, "They're not twins!"
Mr. Wu didn't react and continued, "They are not twins. This one was just found. So... Mu Ning is not his biological son?"
"Did you pick the wrong kid back then?!"
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