Shen Lingfei took out his mobile phone, called up a family photo, and enlarged his mother's photo several times.
He looked at it for a while, then handed it to Shen Lingran.
Shen Lingran's eyes widened instantly: "Oh my god, it really seems like that. I would believe you if you said she was our mother's illegitimate daughter!"
Shen Lingfei immediately looked around nervously: "This is the Shen family's old house. There are so many reporters here. If someone hears what you, Shen Xiaoxianrou, said casually, it will inevitably lead to another wave of negative reports."
"Besides, our sister only has Yun'er. If Yun'er heard what you just said, she would be so sad."
Shen Lingran scratched his head: "Okay, second brother, I understand. I won't talk nonsense in the future. Why don't we go and talk to grandma first?"
Shen Lingfei raised his hand: "No, you just stand here. Don't miss such a good opportunity to be exposed. Wait for parents to come and then we will go in together."
"Tomorrow I'll prepare another press release for you saying 'If you don't act well, you'll go home and inherit the family business,' so you can be fully prepared for your next competition for the role of the overbearing CEO in Director Hong's new drama."
Shen Lingran rubbed his hands excitedly, "Second brother, you are really thoughtful. Director Hong's play is a big IP production. It already has a fan base of the novel. If I can play the male lead in it, this time, I will definitely be able to take off the label of traffic-heavy meat!"
Shen Lingfei shook his head: "There's nothing wrong with being labeled a traffic star. After all, you're not a professional actor. The audience's high expectations of you may not be a good thing."
Shen Lingran curled his lips: "You just don't trust me, second brother, I will let you see my strength!"
Shen Lingfei frowned: "Don't do anything stupid. Tell me in advance anything you want to do. Don't forget, I'm your agent and your second brother. I won't harm you."
Shen Lingran covered his ears: "Alright, alright, I'm almost getting calluses from hearing this!"
The two brothers of the Shen family continued to stand at the gate of the Shen family's old house, but the inner courtyard of the Shen family was crowded with people because of the arrival of Mr. Pei San and Mrs. Pei.
Almost everyone present wanted to make friends with Mr. Pei San, but most of them just didn't have the chance. Now they all gathered around him with smiles on their faces.
Liao Bo, the housekeeper of the Shen family's old house, hurried over after hearing the news.
He knew very well that Old Madam Pei and Mr. Pei III did not like such occasions, so he planned to wait for them at the gate, but he was delayed by something and was still a step too late.
Uncle Liao pushed through the crowd, expecting to see the cold faces of Old Madam Pei and Third Master Pei, but the result was completely opposite to what he expected.
Old Mrs. Pei was actually chatting and laughing with these people, and kept showing off her daughter-in-law, Qiao Ruoxi, to them.
There was a constant stream of flattering voices all around Qiao Ruoxi.
I don’t know if it was for this reason, but Mr. Pei’s lips curled up slightly, and he seemed to be in a good mood.
And Miss Qiao herself has become the focus of this encirclement.
Facing the gazes and questions of the crowd, Qiao Ruoxi was not at all nervous. No matter what topic the other party threw at her, she would talk about it freely if she knew, and just brush aside what she didn't know, without letting anyone know that she was being perfunctory.
Looking at this scene, there was only one sentence left in Liao Bo's mind: If you are not from the same family, you will not enter the same door. The whole family is a group of cows!
No, no, no, Uncle Liao shook his head. Miss Qiao was his old lady’s granddaughter. As the saying goes, a tiger grandmother cannot have a dog granddaughter!
After some effort, Uncle Liao finally squeezed to the center of the crowd and, in the name of Old Lady Shen, led Old Lady Pei, Mr. Pei San and Qiao Ruoxi out of the encirclement of those people.
Those who didn't have the chance to talk to Qiao Ruoxi felt a little lost and regretful.
They all wondered which rich family Qiao Ruoxi was from, and how could she be so generous and well-mannered? Thinking about it carefully, every word she said made some sense, which made them think about it for a long time.
On the other side, Mrs. Pei smiled and asked Uncle Liao, "Where's the old darling? There are so many guests, why doesn't she come out to greet them? Is she slacking off in the vegetable garden again?"
Uncle Liao sighed deeply, "If only she were just being lazy, the old lady is angry and swearing, saying that anyone who wants to mess around at the birthday party can do so, but she's not going anyway!"
Mrs. Pei was delighted: "It's her birthday, and she's not showing up? This old darling is really becoming more and more individualistic!"
Uncle Liao wiped the sweat from his head and said, "Mrs. Pei, Miss Qiao, my old lady listens to you two the most. Please go and persuade my old lady."
Mrs. Pei waved her hand and said, "Okay, you lead the way. I'll go see what's wrong with her."
In the vegetable garden in the backyard of the Shen family.
Old Mrs. Shen propped up her chin and looked at Nanny Song Ma: "Is the call connected?"
Song Ma shook her head: "Still no one answered."
"That girl Xiaoqin really makes me mad. How can I dare to hand over everything in the Shen family to her?" Old Mrs. Shen gritted her teeth.
"Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. You are just worrying too much. Wouldn't it be better to find a successor as soon as possible, like me, to unload the burden and enjoy your old age?" Old Mrs. Pei walked in with a smile.
When Mrs. Shen saw the visitor, a smile finally appeared on her face. She took Qiao Ruoxi's hand and looked her up and down happily.
"Oh, look, our Ruoxi looks even better in this dress than Grandma imagined. Grandma is so happy that you can come!"
Qiao Ruoxi looked at Old Lady Shen and felt warm in her heart. She took out a small sandalwood box from her bag and handed it to Old Lady Shen.
"Ruoxi wishes you good fortune as vast as the East Sea and a long life as long as the Southern Mountains. This is a gift I made myself. I hope you like it."
"Grandma likes everything Ruoxi gives her!"
When she heard there was a gift, Mrs. Shen smiled with her eyes curved.
When I opened it, I found it was a cinnabar bracelet woven with five-colored threads. Holding it in my hand, I felt refreshed, and wearing it on my hand, even my five senses became clear.
Old Madam Pei was drooling as she watched from the side. She also seemed to want a bracelet made by Ruoxi herself!
Seeing that Old Lady Shen was in a better mood, Uncle Liao also laughed: "Only Miss Qiao can make an old lady so happy! Old Lady, will you still attend the birthday party today?"
Old Madam Shen glared at Uncle Liao and said, "You're the only one who talks too much. Who said I shouldn't go? Of course I have to go. Xiaoqin has sent reporters to my door, so I certainly can't let her down."
"This reporter was really called by Xiaoqin? Were you angry about this matter just now?" asked Mrs. Pei.
Old Madam Shen nodded helplessly: "Yes, I just want my family and friends to have a happy meal, but they want to invite everyone in Beijing to come, showing off, and they are not afraid of being embarrassed!"
As she spoke, Mrs. Shen never let go of Qiao Ruoxi's hand.
Mrs. Pei saw it and her heart was alarmed. She finally couldn't help but speak.
"Hey, sweetheart, even though we're best friends, there are some things we need to be clear about. Are you still after my Ruoxi?"
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