Sheng Xia looked at her reflection in the mirror.
Beautiful.
She was satisfied.
Then Sheng Xia looked around.
The makeup artist was still battling with Wen Kexin over which lipstick looked better on her lips.
Ruan Yaning was checking Sheng Xia's shoes while Lu Yutong criticized her simple nail art.
Sheng Xia was glad that Grandma Shen wasn't here to comment on anything.
Today's banquet was held in a convention hall in one of the five-star hotels owned by the Shens.
All the guests who were close to the Shen family had started to arrive half an hour ago.
Shen Jiangze, his wife, and all three sons of Shen Jiangze stood at the entrance, shocking the guests at what kind of important matter would be shared at today's banquet.
Many reporters took numerous pictures outside the hotels. Thanks to Shen Yaxi, the legendary actor, this banquet entered the hot search list.
On the second floor, Shen Yaochen was wondering what kind of brain-wiring Shen Lingfeng had. In front of him, Shen Lingfeng walked around, looking worried.
"Wow! Everyone is here," a voice stopped Shen Lingfeng from walking nonstop.
"Brother Chengchen!" Shen Lingfeng smiled widely while approaching the man. "You're finally here!"
"Took you long enough," said Shen Yaochen.
"Where is Sister-in-law?" asked Shen Wencheng when he couldn't find Shen Chengchen's girlfriend.
"She can't leave her crew. There is a big event next month."
Shen Yaochen frowned. "Since you guys are serious with each other, she should realize how important this banquet is."
Shen Chengchen brushed his hair in annoyance. "I told you she couldn't leave her crew."
"Just one night." Shen Yaochen sneered. "Was it that hard?"
"Brother!"
"Listen, Chengchen. I don't mind you running around chasing that woman, leaving your responsibility in the company, but at least when the family needs you, you have to be there."
Shen Chengchen bowed his head. "I know, Brother. I am sorry."
Shen Wencheng looked at the two brothers from the same parents. One was a lifelong single, and the other was a lovestruck fool. Shen Wencheng shook his head, wondering what kind of person Shen Qingyan, the youngest of the three, would be in the future.
"Is that Brother Chengchen?" Sheng Xia's voice broke the tense atmosphere. "Wow, you are tall, brother!"
Indeed, being from Country C, 197 centimeters was tall.
Shen Yaochen smiled. "Where are the aunts?"
"They looked for their husband."
"I see."
Shen Chengchen stared at the newcomer. He couldn't believe that, turned out, this young woman was quite similar to his aunt. How can they be fooled by that Cheng An?
"Little Xia?"
"Yes, it's me." Sheng Xia giggled.
Shen Chengchen smiled dotingly. Such a cute girl.
Shen Lingfeng approached Sheng Xia while frowning. "Such a long tail your dress has. Will you be okay?"
Sheng Xia pouted. "I will be fine. And when I dance, I will take off this tail."
"This dress can do that?"
"Of course!"
Shen Yaochen also approached Sheng Xia, then he pulled out his phone and opened the camera app. "Let's take a photo together?"
"Sure!"
"Me too!" Shen Lingfeng pulled out his phone.
"You can wait first!" said Shen Yaochen while frowning. Then he looked at Sheng Xia, pleadingly. "I want to have a photo of only the two of us."
Sheng Xia laughed. "Sure, brother!"
Shen Lingfeng rolled his eyes.
After taking some photos with Shen Yaochen, next was Shen Lingfeng, followed by Shen Wencheng. Shen Chengchen stared at this newly found cousin and smiled.
She is indeed lovable.
Shen Qingyan was also cute, but their age were too far apart. Almost like a daughter to them. They looked at her like looking at a cute, lovable baby.
But this Sheng Xia was truly like a little sister to them.
That Cheng An was truly a bad experience that made them appreciate Sheng Xia more.
Shen Chengchen approached Sheng Xia and took a photo with her. After that, he sent the photo to his girlfriend.
shen.cc : [photo]
shen.cc : Look at my sister!
shen.cc : Isn't she cute?
After a few seconds, the photo was seen. But after that, there was no response from his girlfriend. Sheng Chengchen's eyes turned gloomy.
Sheng Xia peeked at her newly met cousin and felt worried when she saw his gloomy appearance.
But, before she spoke out, another voice came from the stairs.
"We are here!"
"Brother Zhiyuan! Sister Wan Yue!" Shen Lingfeng approached the oldest son of Uncle Yaoqi. "You are finally here!"
Shen Zhiyuan brought his wife to his siblings. "Father told me to meet our little sister first and introduce ourselves to her."
Sheng Xia smiled shyly. "Hello, Brother Zhiyuan, Sister Wen Yue."
He Wen Yue smiled appreciatively. "Hello, Sheng Xia. You are so beautiful tonight."
"Thank you, Sister."
"Ah, having a little sister is truly good." He Wen Yue grabbed Sheng Xia's hand and put a jadeite bracelet. "They are cute. Not like those monkey brothers of mine."
"Thank you, Sister Wen Yue. Do you have brothers?"
"Yes, I have two younger brothers." He Wen Yue sighed.
"Do you like having brothers, Little Xia?" asked Shen Zhiyuan.
"Of course! I also like sisters!"
Shen Zhiyuan laughed. "Of course you are."
Shen Chengchen looked around. "Where is Yan Yan?"
"She is with Aunt Yaning. She looked sleepy already," answered Sheng Xia, looking amused.
Shen Yaochen smiled. "That sleepy head."
A staff member with an in-ear monitor approached them, saying that the banquet would start in five minutes and they needed to prepare.
Shen Lingfeng offered his hand. "I will escort you."
Shen Yaochen sneered. "How can it be your turn?"
"What's wrong with that?" asked Shen Lingfeng.
Shen Wencheng coughed. "I think I am more suitable for this."
Shen Chengchen grinned. "Do you forget your profession, Little Wen?"
"Don't call me that!" shouted Shen Wencheng with a splash of red in his cheeks.
Sheng Xia laughed out loud. "Too bad I only have two hands."
Shen Yaochen opened an app. "Let's give it to fate. I will put our name on this wheel and I will spin two times. Agree?"
"Okay."
"Fine." Shen Lingfeng pouted.
"Don't forget my name. Brother Zhiyuan, will you join too?" asked Shen Chengchen.
Shen Zhiyuan grinned. "I am not like you guys, a single fella. I have my wife."
"Whoa, woah." Shen Lingfeng widened his eyes in disbelief.
"Should you bring that?" Shen Wencheng gritted his teeth.
"I have a girlfriend." Shen Chengchen can't accept the bitter truth that he was alone at this time.
Shen Yaochen. "Then where is that girlfriend of yours?"
Shen Chengchen frowned. "Can you stop that? I know you don't like my girlfriend. But I don't need your opinion on that."
Shen Yaochen sighed.
Shen Lingfeng scratched his head. "Let's spin the wheels! We don't have much time!"
Shen Yaochen entered their name and started to spin.
The wheel stopped and Shen Yaochen's name was chosen. Shen Yaochen smiled.
"Hey, is this a scam?" Shen Lingfeng can't accept the result.
Shen Yaochen rolled his eyes. "Let's spin again."
The second spin started and not long after, it stopped. Shen Lingfeng shouted in happiness.
Shen Wencheng pouted. "Tsk."
Sheng Xia smiled. "Brother Yaochen, Lingfeng, let's go?"
Shen Yaochen offered his left hand, and Shen Lingfeng offered his right hand. Sheng Xia grabbed both hands and walked toward the stairs.
A staff member nodded at them, and suddenly music started, and the MC opened the banquet. After opening, the MC gave the stage to Shen Jiangze.
Shen Jiangze walked to the stage. Grandma Shen accompanied him. Both wore a bright smile, making the guests' curiosity increased.
"Good evening, distinguished guests, friends, and partners. Welcome. My name is Shen Jiangze, and I have the honor of hosting you tonight as the owner of this venue. It's a joy to see this room filled with familiar faces and new friends who've traveled near and far."
Applause rang throughout the hall.
"Tonight is about our family. You might know I have a beloved daughter who passed away twenty-two years ago. Her passing had changed our family. That year was one of our darkest time. Unfortunately, at that time, something happened to one of our family members too, and we didn't know about it until just recently. That year, our granddaughter was switched in the hospital."
Surprised voices could be heard from the guests. Some even looked at each other, asking if they had heard wrong.
"Our granddaughter was switched, but thankfully, fate was kind. She was found and came to us so that we can reunite. On behalf of the Shen family, thank you for being part of our story. Let us welcome our granddaughter, Shen Xia."
A spotlight was shone to the stairs and Sheng Xia, who had agreed to change her surnane, was smiling happily. Beside her, Shen Yaochen and Shen Lingfeng smiled proudly, they also just received this news.
"Nice to meet you, Shen Xia," whispered Shen Yaochen.
"Sister Shen Xia, nice to meet you!" said Shen Lingfeng.
Shen Wencheng and Shen Chengchen also greet Shen Xia with her new surname. Shen Zhiyuan and He Wen Yue waved their hands and also greeted Shen Xia.
Sheng Xia, now Shen Xia, grinned. She wished her parents were here too, but thinking that she still wanted to hide her other identity, her family and friends only sent Teddy and Audrey to attend and video called through the banquet.
The music filled the hall. Shen Xia climbed down the stairs, walked through the guests, and approached her grandpa.
"Grandpa," whispered Shen Xia. Her eyes curved, her smile bloomed. She is so beautiful tonight.
Grandpa Shen looked at his granddaughter, who got a lot of similarities with his daughter. "Come here."
Grandpa Shen then escorted Shen Xia to introduce to his friends and colleagues. Her identity as Stella was covered, but some of the guests recognized her. Seeing that she was introduced as Shen Xia, they closed their mouth and smiled meaningfully.
That night, the wealthy circle was shocked by the news of Shen Xia. When they found out that she was switched, they realized that Cheng An's legitimacy was unclear. They also wondered who Cheng An is. Who are her real parents? Then another bombshell exploded.
Shen Xia. Wasn't that name, 'Xia', similar to the newly adopted daughter of the Chengs?
New speculation arose.
The Chengs entered the spotlight.
But whether this was a fortune or not, the Chengs hadn't realized that the Shens had recognized their adopted daughter. At this time, they were on vacation in Country F. The Chengs were preparing for the wedding, and in this country, Cheng An was busy ordering her wedding dress.
In another place, two paparazzi faced their senior and looked dejected.
Their senior scratch his chin. "Why don't you sell this information to Shen Wencheng's rival? Do you remember that he has a rival who is very persistent in taking him down? Just contact his agent and see if we can throw this bombshell at them."
"Will it be okay?" One of the paparazzi didn't look convinced.
"Of course. With that kind of power, do you think that girl will allow you guys to follow her and come back safely?" asked the senior. "You guys are lucky."
The two looked at each other, their back broke a cold sweat.
The senior grabbed a printed photo. In the photo, a young woman and a young man smiled at each other. "Since she didn't stop you, they must be in a real relationship that can go public. So, let's get some profit and throw this news off our hands. How's that?"
One of the paparazzi sighed. "Okay, I agree."
"Me, too."
The senior nodded. "Then I will send you that agent's contact information."
"Thank you, senior."/"Thank you, senior."
"Just treat me after you get the money."
"Of course!"
That night, a young man who was quite handsome laughed out loud. "This is good! This is good! Let that bastard go to hell!"