The Hidden Heiress Is a Secret Big Shot

Chapter 402: Chapter 402: Recognizing Xu Xiaoru as the Shen Family’s Goddaughter

I heard the one who came was Shen Dongli, and the entire Xu Family is on edge!

Xu Xiaoru’s mother nearly crushed her handkerchief!

“What’s going on with Xiaoxiao? I even made plans to go for a spa treatment with Mrs. Shen tomorrow!”

How was she supposed to face Zuo Wanjun now?!

Old Master Xu sat in his wheelchair, forcing himself to calm down.

“Shen Dongli’s age is indeed a bit advanced, but if Xiaoxiao can manage to win him over, he’s much better than those immature young Shen Family heirs.”

The butler chimed in, “I haven’t finished. Chairman Shen, his wife, Lady Shen, and the young master all came together!”

Xu Xiaoru hadn’t brought Shen Dongli alone!

The Shen Family couple and Shen Jishi were here as well!

Old Master Xu exclaimed in surprise, “It’s not some grand occasion, yet this kind of turnout… Are they really just here for dinner?”

Xu Xiaoru’s mother promptly patted her chest in relief.

“I almost died of anxiety; I thought Xiaoxiao had gone astray…”

Second Miss Xu Xiaoqin muttered sourly, “Xiaoxiao probably couldn’t stray even if she wanted to. Chairman Shen and his wife are here; maybe they’re here to make trouble. Who knows what shady business Xiaoxiao has done in the Shen Family?”

Mr. Xu glared at her.

“That’s not for you to say! If you’ve got the ability, why don’t you go live in the Shen Family yourself!”

You’re just bitter because you lack the skills!

Old Master Xu glanced at Xu Xiaoru’s parents. “You two come with me to greet them. Chairman Shen and his wife personally coming to visit—there’s no way we can neglect our manners.”

“Yes.”

Xu Xiaoqin grew even more envious. If Old Master Xu personally went out to greet them, wouldn’t that give Xu Xiaoru unnecessary prestige?

“Grandfather, based on seniority, you don’t have to go in person, do you…”

“What do you know? Do you think the Shen Family and our family are on the same level? If the Shen Family’s old commander came, the entire family would have to stand waiting three miles away!”

The Shen Family and the Xu Family were not on the same tier!

Never mind Shen Dongli’s arrival—if Xu Xiaoru brought back one of the Shen Family heirs, even then, Old Master Xu would go out to welcome them.

Xu Xiaoqin was practically brimming with envy!

How was Xu Xiaoru so fortunate to have managed to get close to the Shen Family?

The second wife feigned indifference.

“Bringing someone home for a meal isn’t impressive; keeping their heart is the real skill. Xiaoxiao showing off won’t necessarily guarantee she can marry into their family. Be mindful—the one truly laughing in the end might not be her!”

She cast a glance at her son standing beside Xu Xiaoqin and advised, “And you, make sure you appear more often in front of Ms. Shen. It’s not a bad thing.”

“Mom, isn’t Ms. Shen already engaged?”

“She hasn’t married yet, has she? Besides, even if she does marry, divorce is always an option. What’s there to fear? With Lady Shen’s talent and looks, she can’t possibly be out of your league!”

The second son hesitated for a moment.

And said honestly, “I’m scared Chairman Pei will kill me.”

Seducing someone’s partner might be doable—but seducing Pei Jue’s fiancée? That was a different story entirely!

The second son genuinely felt he lacked the courage…

Second Madam: “…”

“Ahem, forget it then. But I’ve heard there’s another young lady in the Shen Family. Try interacting with her more often when you have the chance.”

“Mom,” Second Son Xu Huairan asked sincerely, “do you honestly think your son—that I—have what it takes to catch the eye of Ms. Shen? That Shen Family young lady is already an academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. I couldn’t even understand the papers she wrote!”

Xu Huairan hadn’t given up without effort.

But the Shen Family only had two young ladies.

The eldest, Shen Qingwu, was already far beyond his reach. As for the other one, Miss Shaojia—he couldn’t even get close, given she traveled with an entourage of special forces protecting her!

Xu Huairan didn’t stand a chance, and the research papers Miss Shen Shaojia wrote were so full of technical jargon they put him to sleep within five minutes…

What could he possibly use to pique her interest?

Second Madam looked away painfully, pretending not to have heard anything.

She knew all too well the reality of her son’s capabilities…

Old Master Xu personally led Shen Dongli’s family inside, his face lit up with joy. Even his wrinkles seemed to have smoothed out!

“Haha, Chairman Shen, you’re too kind! Xiaoxiao hasn’t caused any trouble for you at the Shen home, has she?”

“Not at all! Wanjun and I both adore Xiaoxiao. I must apologize for dropping by unannounced; I hope it hasn’t inconvenienced you!”

Shen Dongli clapped his hands, and Old Zhou opened the car’s trunk, pulling out several gift boxes.

“Just a little token—a health supplement for Old Master Xu. My father uses this too; I hope you’ll find it useful!”

Old Master Xu was grinning ear-to-ear!

“How could I possibly dislike anything from the old commander? Xiaoxiao, make sure you thank your Shen Grandfather for me later!”

Xu Xiaoru dutifully responded, “Yes, I will.”

Shen Dongli and Zuo Wanjun had heard early in the morning about Xu Xiaoru inviting Shen Jishi to the Xu Family for a meal. No matter what, they insisted on tagging along.

The duo even dragged Qingwu out of bed to join them.

According to Shen Dongli, it was his son’s first time visiting another family with a young lady, so proper gifts were indispensable!

No matter how much Shen Jishi objected, Shen Dongli and Zuo Wanjun arrived with Qingwu in tow!

Old Master Xu quickly ushered them to their seats.

Xu Xiaoru pulled Qingwu to a chair, “Master, sit here. Old Chen, bring two bowls of the bird’s nest soup I brought back last time! My master loves eating that!”

Qingwu raised an eyebrow. “When did I start loving bird’s nest soup?”

“The last time we ate together, you only ate the soup! You didn’t touch anything else on the table!”

Xu Xiaoru chuckled proudly. Qingwu was a bit picky, though she never explicitly said so—if she didn’t like something, she’d refuse to eat even a bite.

But Xu Xiaoru had picked up on these little quirks!

Qingwu replied calmly, “…It’s just that the previous meal was awful, and the bird’s nest soup was the only thing edible.”

“It’s rare to find something you enjoy, Master, so I stocked up! I was even planning to send some to you after sorting out family matters!”

“Didn’t you mention the bird’s nest soup was expensive?”

A tiny bowl cost five figures, and Xu Xiaoru practically cried over the price!

“Expensive is no big deal. Spending money to buy things Master loves is a small matter—the real tragedy is when you can’t buy it no matter the cost!”

“Besides, I’m rich now!”

Looking at Xu Xiaoru’s smug expression, Qingwu let out a helpless smile, a hint of warmth passing through her heart.

The people around her always found their own ways to care for her!

Xu Xiaoqin watched in envy as Xu Xiaoru and Qingwu got along so well, the sourness in her heart practically overwhelming her!

They were both daughters of the Xu Family, so why was Xu Xiaoru so skilled at ingratiating herself with the Shen Family?

She muttered acidly, “Xiaoxiao, the things you’re giving Ms. Shen might not even be appreciated. The Shen Family lacks nothing—you’d better send something worthwhile, lest you embarrass the Xu Family.”

Qingwu shot Xu Xiaoqin a faint glance, her gaze shifting to Shen Dongli.

Shen Dongli immediately perked up at his daughter’s signal!

“Old Master Xu, there’s something we came to discuss this time!”

“We really like Xiaoxiao and would like to formally adopt her as our goddaughter!”

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