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Chapter 151:- So You Were Jealous
The moment when Ming Qi took off his sunglasses, Han Jingyu, Fang Duo, and Sheng Yang were very calm, but He Yuan was stupefied again. How could this "old man" be the famous miracle-working doctor Mr. Ming?
Sheng Yue clenched her hands then looked at Sheng Yang. Although she stayed expressionless, her face was still so attractive.
Did Sheng Yang really know Ming Qi? She seemed to know Ming Qi very well. Sheng Yue still remembered that she had sent so many text messages to Ming Qi's assistant but never got a response. She felt very frustrated when she realized how differently he treated her and Sheng Yang.
Besides, she had thought that she was very close to Han Jingyu, but Han Jingyu had never mentioned to her that his uncle was actually Ming Qi.
At this time, someone shouted, "Ah, Ming Qi!"
The scene instantly turned chaotic. Some were taking pictures and some were taking videos, but due to Ming Qi's unapproachable aura, no one dared to get too close to him.
Fang Duo smiled with relief. She was asked not to reveal the real relationship between Yangyang and Mr. Ming but now Mr. Ming had exposed it himself, and she finally didn't have to keep it a secret.
Sheng Yang helplessly sighed. She really didn't like to attract too much attention.
But Ming Qi said firmly, "Sheng Yang is my good friend. Whoever dares to bully Sheng Yang is my enemy!"
Ming Qi thought he was helping the "weak and helpless" Sheng Yang.
Ming Qi showed that he meant what he said. The next day, He Yuan transferred to another school. Although the He family had a decent standing in Yan City, she still disappeared from the school.
Everyone was talking about the matter of He Yuan, and at the same time, they were in awe of Sheng Yang. No one dared to speak ill of Sheng Yang in private anymore.
Han Jingyu looked at He Yuan's empty seat and had mixed feelings.
How did Sheng Yang get to know his little uncle? And why did his little uncle treat her so specially?
Sheng Yue was very upset. She had never expected that Sheng Yang knew Mr. Ming well and just like Han Jingyu, she couldn't figure out how Sheng Yang, a village girl, got to know a big shot like Ming Qi either.
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The news went viral and soon the Sheng family heard it too.
Sheng You scratched his head. "Yangyang, do you really know Ming Qi?"
"What? Has Yangyang mentioned that to you?" Kang Weizhen suddenly felt a little bit jealous. Why hadn't Yangyang mentioned it to her?
Sheng Yang had just drunk a glass of juice and her pink lips had a slight sheen. She said leisurely, "Yes."
"Is that why Mr. Ming wanted to sign the contract with us?" Sheng You asked and couldn't help looking at Kang Weizhen. "Oh, I had thought..."
He didn't finish. It was so embarrassing.
Kang Weizhen looked confused and shrugged. "You had thought what?"
Sheng Yang said bluntly, "He had thought Ming Qi fell for you."
"Pft."
"..." Sheng You's face was flushed. Oh my god, my dear daughter, save your dad some face!
Kang Weizhen charmingly pushed back a wisp of hair. "So I'm still quite attractive, right? So you were so worried."
Hearing that, Sheng You immediately said firmly, "Sure, you're always attractive in my eyes."
They gazed at each other affectionately and Sheng Yang said awkwardly, "Um... Should I leave now?"
"No!" Sheng You and Kang Weizhen said in unison.
Then the two leaned in respectively from the left and right of the sofa, asking curiously, "Yangyang, how did you meet Ming Qi?"
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Chapter 152:- Domineering Dad
"Yangyang, how did you get to know Ming Qi?"
This was also a question that puzzled everyone.
"Huh? I saved him once," Sheng Yang said, deadpan.
However, she not only saved Ming Qi but also many other people. Her parents were so shocked that their jaws almost dropped.
Forget it. They had plenty of time to ask what exactly happened between their daughter and Ming Qi in the future.
Sheng You finally found his voice, grinning and muttering, "Bailuan Village is really a treasure land."
Many people would never see people like Ming Qi and Yi Juncheng in their entire lives, but Yangyang met and even saved their lives.
Although Yangyang was lost, she was actually the Chosen One! With these two connections alone, she would have a very bright future, not to mention that Yangyang herself was amazing and worked so hard.
His eyes were warm, and he couldn't help looking at his daughter affectionately.
At this time, their home phone rang and Sheng You picked it up. "Hello."
Grandfather Sheng's solemn voice rang over the phone. "Sheng You."
"Dad." Sheng You frowned.
Seeing Sheng You frown, Kang Weizhen came over to listen.
"The coming-of-age party of Sheng Yang you mentioned..."
Sheng You's eyes flickered. This coming-of-age party was meant to show everyone that Yangyang was their long-lost daughter and the apple of their eyes. They were going to give Yangyang the majestic party that every girl wanted.
How could her grandparents not show up at the party? So he invited his father and mother. His mother rejected flatly, insisting that Yangyang was a disgrace to the Sheng family, and his father just caved into her decision. He only coldly told Sheng You that he would go to the party as a representative but would only stay for ten minutes to say hello to some business partners. He was too busy to stay for this trivial matter.
Sheng You tried to persuade them twice but they wouldn't change their minds, so Sheng You just gave up. If they didn't want to come, that was alright. He, Yangyang's father, would give her everything.
But... why was his father bringing up this now?
Grandfather Sheng hesitated and said, "I thought about it and thought it'd be inappropriate if I just stayed at the party for ten minutes. I'll be there from the very start of the party. As her grandfather, I'll deliver the speech."
He thought his son would definitely agree.
However, to his surprise, his son rejected him as resolutely as before. "Dad, no need. I know you're busy. You don't have to come."
Grandfather Sheng's face darkened immediately. But Ming Qi would be there that day. If he, the head of the Sheng family, wasn't at the party, it would be extremely detrimental to their company's stock price and would prevent him from cozying up to big shots in the capital, so he could only say brazenly, "The gift I bought for Sheng Yang should be arriving soon."
Sheng You chuckled. How long had Yangyang been back? And it wasn't until now that Grandfather Sheng thought about buying her a gift?
He certainly knew what his father was thinking.
"Dad, I don't think Yangyang will like your gift. Take it back."
"Sheng You!" Grandfather Sheng suppressed his anger. Otherwise, he would've jumped up in rage. "You need to understand clearly that it's you and Kang Weizhen who made a big mistake first. How can you use the family company to amuse your daughter?"
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Chapter 153:- Late Affection Is Cheaper Than Grass
Kang Weizhen had already covered Sheng Yang's ears, preventing her from hearing Grandfather Sheng's nonsense.
Sheng You was expressionless and his eyes were icy. "Dad, Kangbao is a company founded by Weizhen and me. It has nothing to do with the Sheng Corporation. We use our own money for our daughter. What's the problem with that? Do you want us to separate Kangbao from the Sheng Corporation?"
"You..." Grandfather Sheng was too angry to speak. Kangbao was the most profitable company in the Sheng Corporation. If it separated from the Sheng Corporation, it would be tantamount to severing the Shengs' arms and they might be overtaken by the Wen Family who were next up in line.
Grandfather Sheng didn't dare to provoke Sheng You anymore and could only hang up angrily.
"I told you... you can't let Kang Weizhen manage our company. She's an outsider and has bewitched my son. Now you reap what you sow," Grandmother Sheng muttered as she admired her newly bought jade bracelet.
Grandfather Sheng raised his hand and smashed the bracelet.
Grandmother Sheng was startled.
"It's all your fault!" Grandfather Sheng's face was grim. "Do you forget what you said when they came to invite you to the party?! You said that even if they knelt and begged you, you wouldn't go!"
"But you didn't say anything when I said that." Grandmother Sheng sat on the sofa and burst into tears.
"So now it's my fault?" Grandfather Sheng glared at her. "I was busy making money. Look at the two good sons you raised. One only loves his wife, and the other is a useless dandy and makes trouble for me every day!"
Grandmother Sheng felt so aggrieved. Hadn't Grandfather Sheng always been proud of Sheng You? He always said a tiger father wouldn't beget a dog son, didn't he?
Now that he was fighting with Sheng You, he was blaming her for raising their kids poorly?
But who was actually to blame? Grandmother Sheng glanced at Grandfather Sheng but didn't dare to say anything.
Yes, Kang Weizhen was to blame. Since this woman married her son, he was bewitched and stolen by her!
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After a while, Grandfather Sheng's gift was delivered and Sheng Yang was required to sign and accept it.
Sheng Yang's ears were covered by Kang Weizhen earlier so she hadn't heard them talking about it clearly. Besides, she was only concerned about her own business and didn't care about others' matters.
At this moment, Kang Weizhen and Sheng You were standing in front of the gift with Sheng Yang. It was a big box. They opened it and found a big doll in it which was spliced with leather pieces of different colors and studded with diamonds all over. It seemed to be quite expensive.
Kang Weizhen and Sheng You looked at each other.
But late affection was cheaper than grass.
Kang Weizhen suddenly looked at Sheng Yang. "Yangyang, do you like it?"
Although she asked this, she didn't plan to keep the gift. If Yangyang liked it, she would buy her an identical one.
Fortunately, Sheng Yang said "No" flatly.
Kang Weizhen asked, "You really don't like it?"
She was afraid that the child said that just to not disappoint her.
After all, many girls couldn't resist such a gift; it was a popular item from K Jewelry.
"This doll studded with 648 diamonds is defective."
Kang Weizhen and Sheng You were taken aback and looked at the big doll at the same time.
Yangyang could count how many diamonds there were with a single glance? Was she a counting machine? No wonder she did so well in mathematics.
However, they didn't think it was possible. Did Yangyang say that because she didn't like this gift?
Since Yangyang didn't like it, things would be much easier. Kang Weizhen made a phone call and one of her subordinates quickly arrived. "Auction it in the name of Grandfather Sheng and the proceeds will be donated to our foundation."
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Chapter 154:- Her Younger Brother Is Coming Back
"Well..."
"Just do as I say," Kang Weizhen said flatly.
The subordinate almost tittered. He could imagine how angry Grandfather Sheng would be.
Ever since they lost Sheng Yang, Kang Weizhen had set up a charity foundation. She was very afraid that her Yangyang was abducted and sold to some poverty-stricken place. Even if there was only the slightest possibility the money would reach Sheng Yang, she still gave it her all. Besides, it could also help many poor children.
But Grandfather Sheng didn't like that and advised her not to donate her own money to the foundation but to incite others to donate. Then she would gain a good reputation without forking over any money...
If Ms. Kang auctioned off the gift Grandfather Sheng bought and donated the money to the foundation, Grandfather Sheng would be so mad but he couldn't get the money back. Otherwise, the public would lash out at him.
What a smart move.
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Upon overhearing the quarrel between Grandfather Sheng and Grandmother Sheng, Jiang Xinyi finally realized why Ming Qi made a fool of her back then. It turns out he was spurred on by that little bitch, Sheng Yang.
Sheng Yang knew Ming Qi, so she made Ming Qi make fools of her and Yueyue, giving them false hope, but...
Jiang Xinyi was so angry that she couldn't even eat and had a terrible headache.
When Sheng Yue came back, she put down her school bag angrily. "Mom, I heard that you called the school? You want Sheng An to come back?"
"What are you talking about?" Although Jiang Xinyi still looked gentle, her eyes turned cold. "Sheng An is your biological brother anyway. You can't speak of him like this."
"Hmph... biological brother." Sheng Yue murmured. Her biological brother was below a stranger in her heart.
She wanted those three elder brothers more than her own brother. Whenever she thought of Eldest Brother, Second Elder Brother, and Third Elder Brother, her heart hurt.
Jiang Xinyi smiled. "And your brother is coming back to attend your cousin's coming-of-age party."
She suddenly appeared behind Sheng Yue like a ghost and put her hands on Sheng Yue's shoulders silently, causing Sheng Yue to shiver dramatically.
She originally thought her mother was very gentle and kind, but why had she turned somewhat creepy since Sheng Yang's return?
But now she understood her mother's intentions and no longer resisted the return of her younger brother and even warmed up to it a little.
"Mom, I see. Sheng An is my own brother. I will take care of him."
"Good."
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Sheng Hanjing also told his eldest brother about their younger sister's coming-of-age party. However, it had been several days but Eldest Brother hadn't even replied, so Sheng Hanjing felt a little anxious.
This was a very important event. Why didn't Eldest Brother reply?
Would Mom and Dad be angry? Would Sister feel hurt?
But he felt that their younger sister was so cute and sensible. Although she knew she had three older brothers, she had never asked about the eldest brother. If she had, Mom, Dad, and he would feel embarrassed and have difficulty explaining.
(Sheng Yang: Actually, I just don't care (/□).)
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Sheng Yang had only prepared to invite Ou Ye and Fang Duo, but Kang Weizhen and Sheng You gave Sheng Yang a big stack of invitations for her coming-of-age party.
And some students happened to ask Sheng Yang, "Hey, Goddess of Study, can we go to your coming-of-age party?"
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Chapter 155:- Sweet Osmanthus
They were looking at her so eagerly. They had been longing to visit the Sheng family home since Ou Ye and Fang Duo told them about their experience there...
Sheng Yang looked at these students. She didn't mind them coming to her home. Touching the thick stack of invitation cards in her drawer and thinking of the tasks her parents had given her, she sighed.
Then she took out the invitations and put them on the table. "Help yourselves."
"Thank you, Goddess Sheng!"
"Goddess Sheng is beautiful and nice."
"Goddess Sheng is really generous."
Sheng Yang cupped her chin and lazily watched them grabbing the invitations with no expression.
Watching this, students from other classes passing by were all envious. They didn't dare to speak ill of Sheng Yang now and were quite envious of the students of Class 7 who could visit the famous Sheng family home.
The students of Class 1 were especially envious.
Sheng Yang was originally supposed to join Class 1 in the first place. Who was to blame now?
Li Mei? The main responsibility lay with her.
But they weren't completely innocent... When they heard that Sheng Yang couldn't get into their class and wouldn't impact their class average, they felt so glad, so now...
They all lowered their heads silently.
Sheng Yue looked meaningfully at the porcelain doll-like delicate face in the window while Sheng Yang looked cold and indifferent.
In the past, when she was told Sheng An was coming back, she was always upset, but now, whenever she thought about Sheng An coming back, she smiled expectantly.
At this moment, Sheng Yang happened to turn and through the glass, their eyes met.
Sheng Yue's heart couldn't help but skip a beat. She was suddenly seized by panic that Sheng Yang seemed to have seen through her.
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That night, Sheng Yang was reading under an osmanthus tree in the garden.
Reading indoors was quiet while reading outdoors was a special kind of fun. A lot of knowledge came from life.
For this reason, Sheng You specifically installed a lot of reading lights outdoors for her.
That was how he spoiled his daughter-indulging every bit of her willfulness.
At this moment, when she heard a noise, Sheng Yang suddenly raised her eyelids. She looked at a figure not far away and lazily said, "It's not good for you to get accustomed to hopping over the wall like that."
Yi Juncheng walked over casually followed by two powerful Rottweilers. They had shiny black fur and looked majestic. Sheng You bought them to guard the door.
The two Rottweilers seemed to be trying to get close to Yi Juncheng but were also in awe of him, so they just followed behind him. When Sheng Yang noticed this, the corners of her mouth twitched. If her father saw this scene, he would be so mad.
And somehow, she felt these two dogs were a bit like her third brother.
Yi Juncheng waved his hand and the two Rottweilers ran away quickly, looking even more obedient than they were to Sheng You.
The corners of Sheng Yang's mouth twitched again.
Yi Juncheng sat opposite Sheng Yang, gazing at her quietly. Under the sweet-scented osmanthus tree, she looked stunningly beautiful like a playful elf. In the darkness, her amber pupils were shining.
Yi Juncheng didn't answer her question but reached out towards her very cutely and proudly.
His hand was wide and his fingers were long and slender; they were as beautiful as the hands of a Japanese cartoon character.
Sheng Yang felt confused. "What?"
Yi Juncheng was still reaching his hand out to her like a child who wanted candy.
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