vrcanaries Chapter 44: Is the family reunion about to take place?
Chapter 44: Is the family reunion about to take place?
Shen Mei knew that her mindset was wrong, and she shouldn't have jealous thoughts.
But she couldn't help feeling jealous, and she felt very unbalanced.
She, Shen Wancheng, and Shen Yao are all members of the Shen family, and they are all from inland China.
But she was the only one who was called a "mainland girl" and looked down upon.
Everyone looked at Shen Wancheng with admiration, praising her for becoming more and more beautiful.
Shen Yao is so brainless, but just because she is Shen Wancheng's younger sister, Shen Wancheng doesn't ask for anything in return and won't haggle over a few thousand Hong Kong dollars with her.
Despite having the same background, good fortune always seems to favor Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao. They won HK$10 without doing anything, while she worked hard at a food stall for half a month and didn't even earn HK$1000.
Even now, they're all from the Shen family, and she's not bad-looking, but the rich man has his eye on Shen Wancheng.
Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao always manage to make money easily and live a good life without lifting a finger.
Why should she be the only one who deserves to be poor?
Shen Mei suppressed these feelings of imbalance deep in her heart, afraid that they would surface and be discovered by Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao.
But at this moment, facing Guo Tao who had helped her several times, Shen Mei really couldn't hold back anymore.
For some reason, tears just started falling uncontrollably.
Guo Tao was startled when he saw it.
"What's wrong, little sister? Don't cry. If I said something wrong, I'll change it, okay?"
Shen Mei said while wiping away her tears.
“It has nothing to do with my brother. I’m just upset. My cousins are so lucky. Only I, a kitchen helper at a food stall, lost my job. I’m the only useless one.”
"Hey, how can you say that? You have great potential, you just haven't had the chance to show it. If you get the right opportunity, you'll definitely soar to great heights."
Shen Mei suddenly remembered what Guo Tao had mentioned about the Miss Hong Kong pageant, and her action of wiping away tears stopped.
"Brother, do you think I can participate in the Miss Hong Kong pageant?"
Guo Tao's eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly, "Of course! With your qualifications, you'll definitely be able to establish yourself in the entertainment industry and make a lot of money."
Encouraged by Guo Tao's words, Shen Mei stopped crying and spoke with great confidence.
“Then I want to participate in the Miss Hong Kong Island pageant. I’ll tell Wan-cheng and the others when they come back.”
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Xu Pingtao drove his car directly into the hillside villa area.
This is the most famous villa district on Hong Kong Island. All the wealthy families own properties here, and the security measures are naturally very comprehensive. Ordinary people cannot get through the gates, and paparazzi certainly cannot get in either.
The car stopped in front of Xu Pingtao's private villa, with Gu Jinxing's car following closely behind.
After getting out of the car, Shen Wancheng went to the car behind and spoke to Gu Jinxing.
"Go back. I have nothing to say to you. It's not appropriate for you to be present regarding my affairs with Mr. Xu."
Gu Jinxing glanced at Xu Pingtao standing by the car in front, and said calmly to Shen Wancheng,
"You talk to Mr. Xu first, I'll wait for you here."
Shen Wancheng glared at Gu Jinxing speechlessly. She felt that she couldn't change Gu Jinxing's insistence, so she simply ignored him and turned to leave.
Xu Pingtao only glanced at Gu Jinxing sitting in the car and had no intention of inviting Gu Jinxing into the villa.
The things he and Shen Wancheng needed to discuss were not suitable for outsiders to be present.
Xu Pingtao led Shen Wancheng into the villa, where two Filipino maids waited respectfully in the villa's lobby.
After Xu Pingtao and Shen Wancheng sat down, and after asking them what they wanted to drink, the two Filipino maids left the living room on their own.
Shen Wancheng said directly to Xu Pingtao, "Mr. Xu, the gossip in the entertainment magazine has seriously damaged my reputation. I hope you can resolve this."
"Of course, I've already had someone take care of it."
"I would like to know your proposed solution, as we both hope this matter can be resolved properly to prevent it from happening again."
"I understand. I've already sent people to investigate this magazine, and this issue will no longer appear in Hong Kong. I will also clarify this matter in person in front of the media tomorrow. As for Mr. Gu..."
When Xu Pingtao mentioned Gu Jinxing, he glanced at Shen Wancheng. To his disappointment, he didn't see any unusual expression on Shen Wancheng's face.
Xu Pingtao continued, "I will also discuss with Gu Sheng about clarifying things to the media together, and I will make sure that your reputation is not damaged in any way."
Shen Wancheng smiled and thanked her, "I am very satisfied with this approach. Thank you for handling this matter so meticulously despite your busy schedule."
For wealthy and famous figures like Xu Pingtao, paparazzi love to seize upon them and report on their scandals, but they don't usually care about such things.
After all, such gossip is insignificant to them; even if their reputation is damaged, it's only the girls involved who suffer, while to men it's just a romantic affair.
However, Shen Wancheng also knew that Xu Pingtao would handle this matter personally because she was the granddaughter he wanted to acknowledge.
When Shen Wancheng expressed her gratitude, she specifically mentioned that Xu Pingtao had taken the time out of his busy schedule to handle this matter, hoping that Xu Pingtao would use this opportunity to bring up her and Shen Yao's background.
As Shen Wancheng expected, after hearing Shen Wancheng's words of thanks, Xu Pingtao stared at Shen Wancheng for a while before speaking.
"Wancheng, do you want to know why I attach so much importance to this matter?"
Shen Wancheng pretended not to know and looked at Xu Pingtao with suspicion.
Xu Pingtao raised an eyebrow. "Want to know? Wait a bit longer."
"Wait for what?"
"Wait for Yao to come over."
Shen Wancheng pretended to suddenly realize something and asked uncertainly.
"You're not some relative of mine, are you? I always feel like you care about Yao Yao and me like an elder is to a younger generation. But if my family had a relative like you in Hong Kong Island, Yao Yao and I would have come to live with you long ago. Why would we be living in this dilapidated old building?"
Xu Pingtao looked at Shen Wancheng and asked instead of answering, "If I were truly your elder, would you acknowledge me?"
Shen Wancheng answered without hesitation.
"Of course I'll acknowledge it. If I do, you'll live a good life. If I don't acknowledge an elder like you, everyone will think I'm a fool."
Sometimes, when you tell the truth, people won't believe what you say, but they will think you are sincere.
This is how Xu Pingtao was at that moment.
Upon hearing Shen Wancheng's words, he immediately laughed three times.
Xu Pingtao then tentatively said, "Then it's settled. I'll explain it clearly in a bit, and you'll really have to acknowledge me."
Shen Wancheng became somewhat skeptical.
"You're not serious, are you?"
Just then, Shen Yao was led into the living room.
Shen Yao ran up to Shen Wancheng and asked with concern, "Sister, what are they planning to do?"
Shen Wancheng reassured Shen Yao, saying, "It's been resolved."
"Cough cough cough."
Xu Pingtao cleared his throat, interrupting Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao's conversation.
"Wancheng, Yaoyao, have you sisters ever heard your mother mention your maternal grandfather?"
Shen Yao didn't expect Xu Pingtao to suddenly ask this question. Her first thought was to hear Shen Wancheng's opinion, so Shen Yao looked at Shen Wancheng and asked with her eyes.
Is Xu Pingtao about to reunite with his relatives?