
Li Juekai's condition has not recovered since the traffic accident. Also, he was a little depressed for failing to achieve his ambitions. Thus, despite her perfect face, she exuded a gloomy aura and felt much older than her real age. And since he was sitting in a wheelchair, he looked much shorter than the average person there and looked unattractive.
No one would have guessed that he was the mighty heir of the Li family and a famous award-winning actor.
Gu Qingqing was busy taking care of Li Juekai. Although she was a graceful woman, no one remembered she used to be the eldest daughter of the esteemed and much loved family of the Gu family.
They wear handmade clothes without labels. Shi Xuexin used to also wear the same clothes when she was living in the Li residence. No one could identify the brand and its price, but in reality, it was extremely expensive.
Despite the decline in family status, some customs from the time when they became elites remained, but they remained self-effacing.
Since everyone at the party was well dressed, Li Juekai and Gu Qingqing looked ordinary. They actually resembled ordinary people from the countryside with just a slightly better appearance.
Shi Xuexin smiled and greeted them, "Hi, Uncle Juekai and Aunt Qingqing."
Li Juekai and Gu Qingqing nodded in agreement. They had learned that Shi Xuexin treated Shi Jin badly and continued to make things difficult for him.
In the past, they treated Shi Xuexin like their biological daughter, but they gradually became distant over time.
If Shi Jin did not insist on attending Shi Qing's birthday, Li Juekai and Gu Qingqing would not come.
As Shi Xuexin greeted them, everyone turned to look towards them. They acted indifferently when they saw Li Juekai and Gu Qingqing. However, they were shocked to see Shi Jin.
"Isn't that Shi Jin?"
"Is that really him?"
Everyone kept asking.
Although everyone had already seen it on television, it was different to see it in person.
Also, it is common knowledge that makeup artists and hairdressers are able to do wonders for an artist. With the right skills and tools, they are able to change a woman's face completely.
However, Shi Jin looked exactly like they had seen on television. Looking closely, people realized she was not wearing makeup and her skin was perfect like a newborn.
Didn't he have a scar on his face? Is she not used to wearing thick makeup? Now they could not find the slightest flaw on his face.
The more they looked at him, the more he looked nothing alike from his parents from the Shi family. People wondered if the Shi family had taken it from the roadside or something.
Shi Xuexin clenched her fists slightly as everyone was mesmerized by Shi Jin's appearance.
Shi Xuexin had already started getting ready for the party from 5:00am in order not to lose to Shi Jin, but Shi Jin ended up winning. Everyone continued to sing praises for Shi Xuexin's achievements, but no one praised her for being beautiful.
Also, the scar on Shi Jin's face had completely disappeared. How'd he do it? It was a very serious scar. How did he lose it?
Shi Xuexin bit her lips slightly when she saw the look of admiration in Chu Ling's eyes when Shi Jin appeared.
Yu Xiuhua quickly understood his daughter's worries and smiled politely as he said, “Shi Jin, did you bring your parents here? Make yourself comfortable.”
As the other guests realized Shi Jin had brought his biological parents, everyone quietly rolled their eyes. Her biological parents were very bad for dumping her into the Shi family all along. How could they have the face to appear and rub against them? Are they shameless?
“Shi Jin, why don't you sit at the main table with your parents?” asked Yu Xiuhua.
Shi Jin confidently led his parents to the main table and sat down. It was perfect because he had something to say today.
Li Juekai and Gu Qingqing were used to sitting at the best table wherever they went in the past. Even though they were at the main table, they remained completely calm and not nervous.
The Chu family only glanced at them for a moment before turning their eyes away.
Chu Ling looked towards Li Juekai and felt very familiar. Since Chu Ling could not put her finger on it, she did not continue to think about it.
"Since everyone is here, let's start the banquet." Shi Xuexin played the role of a good host. "Dad, why don't you say a few words because it's your birthday?"
Shi Qing did not mind and calmly made a small speech.
Everyone came with their gifts for her.
Since the Chu and Shi families were bound by the wedding, they were the first to give their gifts.
Shi Qing happily accepted the gift and opened it in front of the guests.
It was a jade tree.
Although it was called a coral tree, it was actually carved from jade entirely. It had a translucent quality and it was clearly top grade jade.
Shi Xuexin quickly said, “Compared to gold and silver, jade has a much better character. Gold and silver were easy to obtain, but high-quality jade was much rarer. If I'm not mistaken, this looks like warm jade. Warm to the touch even in winter and long-term use is excellent for health. Ladies and gentlemen Chu and Ling, you are very wise with your gifts.”
Everyone said good things about the gift. Shi Qing and Yu Xiuhua were pleased with how seriously the Chu family treated them.
Master and Madam Chu grew even more fond of Shi Xuexin when they saw her composure and found out how knowledgeable she was.
Since Shi Xuexin had humiliated herself at the time of the school's birthday celebration, she was eager to show off and redeem herself.
He took out a Chinese brush painting and gave it to Shi Qing. “Dad, I drew this for you. I hope you'll stay young forever. ”
Shi Qing opened the painting and looked at the pine Chinese brush painting. The brushwork is very beautiful and has a lot of character. It is clear that he is experienced in art.
Chu Ling immediately said, “Xuexin, all your training has paid off. I can see that your painting is getting better. No wonder Mr. Liu keeps saying nice things about your work. ”
Everyone naturally praised Shi Xuexin.
"It's impressive that Mr. Liu likes your work."
“Xuexin is a talented and diligent young woman, so she deserves this success.”
"I'm so envious of Mr. Shi."
Shi Xuexin smiled amiably.
In reality, she had been preparing for a solo appearance for her father's birthday. It was the perfect way to show off his talent.
However, since Shi Jin had defeated Shi Xuexin at the school's birthday celebration, the solo performance would only remind people of his small defeat to Shi Jin.
What if people asked Shi Jin to perform as well? That would be a nightmare!
Shi Xuexin decided to play it safe and chose to give her father a Chinese painting.
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