Chapter 285 - 285: Illegitimate Daughter

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation      Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Meng Xia bit her lip, and her face turned somewhat pale. Social status had always been something she cared about. If not for that, she would have been more famous than Song Fan a long time ago. How could she have remained unknown in her hometown?

“Sure enough, just a fake! Don’t you even have an invitation from the Gu family? Their security measures are too lax; anyone can get in?” the girl continued to provoke.

If it were Song Yin, she would probably have cried by now, but Meng Xia did not feign helplessness.

She saw Gu Chen approaching. Although she didn’t recognize the people around him, they seemed to be his friends. She cleared her throat, then spoke loudly, “Miss, I do have an invitation.”

Upon seeing Gu Chen getting closer, she spoke softly, “If you don’t believe me, you can ask Mr. Gu himself. He delivered the invitation to my hospital room.”

Her eyes showed defiance, staring directly at Gu Chen, but they were filled with tears that she refused to let fall.

“What are you doing, Xu Xin?” Xu Yuan was displeased when he saw his sister troubling others again. “I invited you to the banquet to enjoy food and make some friends. Don’t make trouble for no reason.

Xu Xin pouted, genuinely feeling upset. She had inquired beforehand, and none of the invited young ladies were supposed to wear a white dress. She had happily chosen a white dress to stand out.

She wasn’t worried about Song Fan wearing a white dress. Song Fan was already beautiful, and it was normal for her not to compare. However, now, another woman appeared, wearing a dress designed by Kevin. How could she be happy?

Xu Yuan didn’t want to see his sister embarrass herself at the Gu family banquet. He hurried over to pull her away, but Xu Xin stubbornly grabbed Meng Xia’s arm. “You said you have an invitation. Show it then!”

Upon hearing the commotion, people around turned to look. Many outsiders had joined the Gu family banquet, and several even brought along minor celebrities. The attendees were influential, and the banquet was more than just a simple celebration.

Especially when Meng Xia mentioned that Gu Chen personally delivered the invitation, and now, seeing Gu Chen with a stern face, everyone felt that she was lying.

“Lying right in front of Mr. Gu; how embarrassing!”

“Except for Song Fan, I’ve never seen Gu Chen treat any woman nicely. Does she think she can compare to Song Fan just because she shares the last name?”

“She says she’s from the Song family? Does she think just having the surname Song makes her a young lady of the Song family?”

People around burst into laughter. Everyone knew Gu Chen wouldn’t support her, and the way Gu Chen looked at Meng Xia was full of disdain.

Meng Yu noticed that something was wrong and hurried over. She loudly declared, “This young lady is interesting. Is there anything strange about our Song family receiving an invitation from the Gu family? Do you want to verify our identity? Fine, I’ll show you!”

Meng Yu took out the invitation directly from her handbag, not just showing it to Xu Xin but also holding it up for others to see. Then, with a triumphant expression, she said, “A few days ago, Gu Chen himself, personally delivered this to Meng Xia’s hospital room. Right, Xiao Xia?”

She had seen that Gu Chen was already standing in front of Meng Xia. Meng Yu felt that Gu Chen must have some intentions toward Meng Xia. Her face was even more triumphant.

With things having come to this point, Meng Xia could only nod silently and look to Gu Chen for help. However, he coldly stared at her without a trace of warmth. Gu Chen disliked her at first sight; a scheming woman like her wasn’t good for Song Fan in the eyes of the Song family.

Xu Xin felt her dignity being challenged, and her face turned red. She knew Xu Yuan and Gu Chen were good friends, and she shouldn’t have caused trouble at this moment.

Xu Yuan pulled her aside and whispered, “This is Mrs. Song, Song Fan’s stepmother.”

Only then did Xu Xin suddenly understand. However, she looked at Meng Xia in confusion.

Upon thinking she had gained the upper hand, Meng Yu proudly said, “Such a short-sighted little girl. We were personally invited by Mr. Gu. Be careful with your words in the future. Don’t act like a mad dog biting everyone.”

Originally, Xu Yuan didn’t want to argue, but hearing Meng Yu’s words, he also turned cold. “Mrs. Song’s words are not entirely correct. My sister just returned from abroad, so it’s normal not to know this person. Besides, I don’t know her either. Does anyone here know her?”

People shook their heads, and some even intentionally said, “Don’t know, haven’t seen her before!”

Xu Yuan looked coldly at the two people across from him.. “Could she be the illegitimate daughter of the Song family? Is she planning to acknowledge her roots today?”