Long Jianghua and Long Xufang were preparing to return to their department to continue their work when, before leaving, they were summoned to the study by Elder Long, who spoke of Sheng Qian and the Helan family.
As Sheng Qian's father-in-law, Long Haifeng couldn't help but feel complicated upon hearing these words.
This is too far-fetched.
Long Jianghua frowned slightly and said, "Dad, Xiaoqian is a member of the Long family. If the Helan family wants to acknowledge their biological daughter, our Long family cannot do nothing."
There has to be some kind of response.
"Big brother is right, Dad. Xiaoqian means to acknowledge her, so we can't pretend we don't know."
Long Xufang took over the conversation.
Long Haifeng pondered.
"Xiaoqian told us this so that the Long family could prepare themselves mentally, and she didn't ask the Helan family to make a big fuss about it. Nevertheless, the return of the Helan family's daughter will inevitably attract a lot of attention."
"Old Long said slowly, looking at Long Haifeng," said the old man.
Long Haifeng understood and said, "Does Xiaoqian mean we should keep a low profile?"
"Don't go back to the ministry for now. The situation at the Long family's place can't be neglected." Old Master Long planned to go to the Helan family's house in person.
“Dad, you haven’t been out and about for many years. Your sudden visit to the Helan family might arouse suspicion among those outside.”
Long Jianghua reminded him.
Old Long said, "Having made an appearance once, there's no need to worry about making it a second time."
Both times it was for Sheng Qian.
As for Sheng Qian, it's hard to say whether it's good or bad.
This also shows how much Elder Long values Sheng Qian.
Not only because she was Yun Ting's wife, but also partly because of Elder Long's appreciation for Sheng Qian.
“Xiaoqian said she wanted to keep a low profile, but with what you’ve done, I’m afraid it won’t be able to,” Long Haifeng said. “I’ll discuss it with Xiaoqian and the others first.”
“You should discuss this more with your two children,” Old Master Long nodded.
Long Jianghua and Long Xuxiang submitted documents to the Ministry requesting the postponement of their holidays.
Sheng Qian and Long Yunting were summoned back to the Long family home. As soon as they entered, Long Haifeng called them over.
“Dad,” Long Yunting called out.
Long Haifeng turned around, looked at Sheng Qian, and gestured for her to sit down and talk.
"Your grandfather has already explained the matter between Xiaoqian and the Helan family to us. He intends to personally take us to the Helan family. Xiaoqian, what do you think?"
Sheng Qian didn't want to make a big fuss about this. If Elder Long went to the Helan family, it would inevitably attract a lot of attention, since neither the Long family nor the Helan family were ordinary families.
The Long family wields considerable influence within the ministry, while the Helan family also holds sway in the government sector. The sudden union of these two families inevitably raises suspicions that something is amiss.
Sheng Qian said, "Since it is Grandpa's wish, then we shall do as Grandpa wishes."
Sheng Qian understood that Elder Long was putting on a show, and at the same time, he was telling the Helan family that the Long family treated Sheng Qian well.
Although Sheng Qian and Long Yunting's marriage was intended to bring good luck, the Long family's affection for Sheng Qian had nothing to do with her social status.
Long Yunting was very supportive of his wife's decision, so once she agreed, it was basically settled.
Long Haifeng glanced at his son, feeling a little annoyed.
The son looked at Sheng Qian as if he were a henpecked husband who obeyed his wife's every word.
However, this kind of relationship is just between the young couple. The only regret is that they haven't had any good news after being married for so long.
However, due to the special circumstances between the two, their families did not urge them to do anything in this regard.
Just let nature take its course.
"Then let's make some preparations. What are the arrangements for your adoptive parents?" Long Haifeng thought of this again.
"They won't notify them for now. We'll let them know when we have the chance," Sheng Li and Luo Minjuan said, wishing Sheng Qian knew nothing about it, and Sheng Qian acted as if nothing had happened.
No matter what, Sheng Li and Luo Minjuan could only be greedy for small gains, and they wouldn't go too far.
This is somewhat related to the deterrent effect they had on them previously.
Although Long Haifeng didn't know what Sheng Qian was thinking, he didn't say much about this decision.
*
When the rest of the Long family were told that they were to attend the family reunion banquet at the Helan family that evening, they were all a little dumbfounded.
"A family reunion banquet? Didn't Xiaoqian already have one with the Helan family? What, are we having another one?" Hou Guifang asked Long Haifeng in surprise.
Long Haifeng's expression was slightly complicated: "It's a real family reunion banquet. In fact, Xiaoqian is Helan's real biological daughter. The previous one was just a recognition of godparents."
"Even someone like Helan Zhi would keep a slut!"
Hou Guifang was shocked.
Long Haifeng explained: "Xiaoqian is the baby girl who was presumed dead back then."
Hou Guifang was shocked again, "So Xiaoqian is Xie Xiangyu and Helan Zhi's biological daughter! This is too much of a coincidence."
“Who says otherwise?” Long Haifeng sighed inwardly. “Now that she is our daughter-in-law, we still have to maintain appearances. Otherwise, if the Helan family bullies Xiaoqian, our son probably won’t let it go.”
They would go and support their son.
In addition, they liked Sheng Qian as their daughter-in-law, so they had to support her no matter what.
Hou Guifang didn't recover for a while.
No wonder Sheng Qian's demeanor doesn't seem like that of someone from a village.
So there's such a blood relation.
The Helan family may keep a low profile in the capital, but that doesn't mean they aren't well-known.
Two or three decades ago, the Helan family was at the height of its fame. But after that incident, the Helan family became extremely low-key.
*
The next day.
Everyone had just recovered from the shock of Sheng Qian's past last night.
Everyone who was at home has gathered here now.
No one discussed Sheng Qian's identity much.
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