Online dating backfired? A wealthy heir begged me to continue lying to him.

The banquet at the Su family's residence in Kyoto was held in a very quiet villa.

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Because the Su family of Kyoto is different from the Su family of Yuncheng.

The Su family of Yuncheng is the undisputed overlord of Yuncheng, a local powerful family known to everyone.

The Su family of Kyoto, on the other hand, kept a much lower profile.

Almost none of the businesses bearing the Su family name are particularly eye-catching.

What they hold are mostly original shares of major state-owned enterprises, as well as a large number of overseas assets.

They were a wealthy and influential family that had been established for generations, and they were also among the first to respond to the call for national development.

However, after the economy recovered, they kept a low profile.

Of course, the Kyoto Su family is not the only family of noble lineage still existing in the world.

For example, the former mining giant Gujia donated most of its mines to help the country's revitalization and became a shareholder after restructuring.

Later, he entered the core of government power and became a pillar of the country.

For example, the powerful warlord Pei family sold off their family's accumulated cultural relics, paintings, calligraphy, gold, silver and valuables to support national construction and devoted themselves to scientific research. They have acquired a considerable number of technology patent rights and are now an invisible hegemon in the civilian field.

As the dominant family in Yuncheng and a branch of the Su family, the Su family of Yuncheng naturally received an invitation.

The four major wealthy families in S City received invitations because of their relationship with the Lu family, which led to some collaborations with the Su family.

Of course, besides these, there are also some local wealthy families who have cooperated with the Su family.

Most of them were Kyoto's powerful and wealthy elites.

Originally, Grandma Su's birthday banquet was not planned to be so grand.

But her beloved daughter, who had been missing for over 40 years, was finally found. The old lady was overjoyed and wanted to use this opportunity to let everyone know her precious daughter, so she held an exceptionally grand birthday banquet.

Even some second-rate families in Kyoto sent out more invitations.

Since Lu Yanci was already in Kyoto and was the future heir of the Lu family, he naturally came with his elders.

And there's Lu Shuangshuang.

Since the health concerns had been largely eliminated, it was quite rare for them to be brought into the banquet.

"So, does this mean we've come to meet Ruan Ruan's parents today?"

Lu Shuangshuang's face was beaming with joy.

Lu Yanci's palms were sweating the whole time.

Although he didn't think the Lu family was any small or insignificant family, the pressure from their long-established background was just too strong.

Madam Lu calmly squeezed Lu Yanci's wrist.

No matter how profound the Su family of Kyoto is, their Lu family is no less impressive. They are not just nouveau riche who have been wealthy for a hundred years; they have a long and distinguished lineage.

Moreover, Su Ruan is merely the granddaughter of the Su family, born to their daughter who was lost at a young age. She was not raised in the Su family, so the Lu family is not considered to be marrying above their station.

Those familiar with Susoft are eagerly anticipating its official debut today.

Even those who didn't know Su Ruan were eagerly watching.

After all, everyone knows that the Su family later adopted a daughter.

Moreover, the adopted daughter was extremely pampered.

Although Grandma Su has longed for her biological daughter for so many years, she grew up in the countryside. Now that she has been recognized and her wish has been fulfilled, it is not necessarily true that she will really dote on her.

Most people were waiting to see the spectacle, to see the countrywoman and the wild daughter she brought back.

The affairs of the wealthy and powerful are best kept secret; once information leaks out, they become practically common knowledge.

Especially since Su Wanjun and her daughter Su Ruan grew up in such a small town, it would be impossible for them to keep the news a secret.

The guest area outside the main banquet hall.

in the corner.

Zhou Chu listened quietly to the whispers around him about Su Ruan, a barely concealed pleasure in his eyes.

Inside the main banquet hall, Old Mrs. Su, dressed in jewels, came down from the second floor.

The children and grandchildren, who were usually scattered in different places, all gathered back together.

They presented birthday wishes and gifts to Grandma Su one by one.

Grandma Su smiled broadly, but her eyes searched for Su Zhe's figure in the crowd.

"Where is Wan Jun? Hasn't she arrived yet?"

"She'll be there soon, don't worry. It's your birthday today, and she came all the way back for you."

Grandma Su nodded and did not press the matter further.

But her gaze kept drifting towards the doorway.

Everyone knows that the real protagonist today is the youngest daughter of the Su family, and also the only heiress, Miss Su Wanjun, who is about to return to the Su family.

And her daughter whose father is unknown.

In the corner, Lin Xiran and Lin Zhiyu watched all of this silently.

A glimmer of hope shone in his eyes.

Even though Su Ruan is the granddaughter of the Su family, she is still a poor family from the countryside.

If the Su family rejects me...

Without the halo of the Su family, if they want to do something secretly, as long as they don't go too far, the Su family won't cause them any trouble.

Especially Lin Zhiyu.

After learning that Su Ruan had previously worked as an old man, they looked down on her even more.

After the younger generation finished offering their birthday wishes, it was the older generation's turn.

The six sons of the Su family all made an appearance.

Each one of them was more alluring than the last.

Especially the sixth brother, Su Zhe, is a prodigy among prodigies.

The gift Su Zhe presented was a large rosewood picture frame, covered with exquisite and intricate carvings, using the techniques of gilding and kingfisher feather inlay.

The photo inside is a restored old photo, a picture of Grandma Su holding her newborn youngest daughter, Su Wanjun.

"It's amazing that you found this photo."

Grandma Su was looking at the photo and sighing.

Another slender figure appeared at the doorway.

"Wanjun!" Grandma Su stood up in surprise.

Then tears welled up in his eyes.

"My son!"

Appearing alongside Su Wanjun was Su Ruan, dressed in formal attire.

Today, the mother and daughter are strikingly different: one is dignified and gentle, the other is bright and radiant.

All the guests present were amazed.

Is this what they mean by raising children in the countryside from a young age?

Even if this outfit was provided by the Su family, one's temperament and demeanor cannot be cultivated in a short period of time.

Moreover, neither of them showed any stage fright whatsoever.

This doesn't look like what the rumors say at all.

Su Wanjun, arm in arm with Su Ruan, slowly walked forward.

"Mom, I'm home!"

She came home; she came to see her mother.

"Good, good, good!" Grandma Su said three times with tears in her eyes.

Su Wanjun pushed Su Ruan forward again.

"Mom, this is my daughter, your granddaughter, Su Ruan."

"That's good! She's a good girl!"

Grandma Su looked at Su Ruan with joy in her heart and eyes.

"Grandma, this is a birthday gift from Ruanruan. I wrote the character 'longevity' myself."

The roll of paper that Su Ruan handed over was unfolded.

It is a giant character for "longevity" composed of various "longevity" characters.

"Hang it up!"

Grandma Su happily gave the instructions.

Su Ruan's calligraphy was hung in the most conspicuous position by the servants.

Everyone was watching this scene.

No one was foolish enough to jump out and cause trouble, which was disappointing.

Su Wanjun and her daughter did not attend the event in a disheveled manner, which was disappointing.

In the main seat, Old Madam Su was already holding Su Wanjun's hand with one hand and Su Ruan's hand with the other.

"Thank you all for coming today."