Chapter 291 Shen Lu died three years ago?

This time, she was held in Yan Liti's arms, as if she were standing in the center of a noisy and bustling banquet hall, surrounded by many faces, some unfamiliar and some familiar.

And there was a constant stream of praise.

"So this is Chief Shen's little daughter who was left outside. She's just too beautiful."

"Yes, those eyes, that nose, that little mouth, they must have been blessed by God to grow up to be like this."

"No wonder Chief Shen is so lucky to have such a beautiful granddaughter. If I were Madam Shen, I would also hold a high-profile banquet to let everyone see my beautiful baby."

"Who says it isn't?"

"..."

Some of these exaggerated praises may be sincere, but most are deliberately said for the Shen family to hear.

Qiao Qiao couldn't tell the difference, but the noise made her furrow her brows.

She wasn't used to having so many people in one room, even though the room was very big and didn't feel crowded. She still felt a little uncomfortable, and her first reaction was to bury her head back in Yan Liti's neck.

But when she turned her little head, she saw familiar faces among these unfamiliar ones, and her eyes lit up again.

The furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

Standing in front of her were the Tan family of five. Dou Yufeng looked at her with tears in her eyes, seemingly very moved.

The rest of the Tan family were standing beside her. Old Master Tan looked just as she remembered, smiling and talking to someone beside him, nodding occasionally.

Uncle Tan Hongwei was also all smiles. Seeing that Dou Yufeng beside him seemed to be about to cry, he took out a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to her, but Dou Yufeng slapped it away.

The only difference is probably between Sister Xiaoqian and Brother Xiaoyan.

The two were clearly two years younger than she had imagined.

They all looked at her curiously, wanting to go up and talk to her, but hesitant to do so.

Qiao Qiao also saw Fu Yu, who was only about six years old. If it weren't for the fact that she was wearing a specially made little suit, her pretty little face would make people doubt whether she was a little girl.

An old man sat beside Fu Yu. He had a kind face and his features even resembled Fu Yu's.

Qiao Qiao wondered, "Is this Fu Yu's grandfather?"

But it seems that in reality, Fu Yu's grandfather passed away last year.

However, this is when she is less than a year and a half old, so it is normal that Fu Yu's grandfather is still alive.

Besides Fu Yu, Qiao Qiao also discovered a place under lockdown.

A man and a woman stood next to Feng Cheng, chatting and laughing, their relationship appearing somewhat intimate.

There were also many, many familiar faces.

For example, there's Pei Yiyang, Pei Suisui, Aunt Xiang Dongyan, Pei Yuanfan, his group of older brothers, the Qiao family, and even Grandpa Qiao.

They were all standing below, all looking at her with smiles on their faces.

Qiao Qiao was a little confused.

What exactly happened?

And why didn't she see her father?

Qiao Qiao was getting a little anxious, turning her little head and searching anxiously in the crowd.

But before she could find her father, she was drawn to a commotion at the gate.

It seemed that some important person had arrived, and everyone in the hall stepped aside, making way for a path leading directly to the steps in front of her.

Qiao Qiao looked in the direction of the sound with suspicion.

Then we saw Old Master Shen walk in.

The old Mr. Shen here wasn't in a wheelchair, but walked in with a cane!

Although the pace is a bit slow, it is indeed possible to take a few steps.

The expression on Old Master Shen's face was also somewhat different from how she had seen him in real life.

In real life, Grandpa Shen rarely smiled and always had a serious expression. The only time he smiled, it was in a particularly distorted way, which frightened her younger brothers. They thought he was going to kidnap her and protected her behind him as if facing a formidable enemy.

In the dream, Old Master Shen's lips curled up slightly, and he smiled naturally.

Those sharp eyes were also full of love and kindness, making him look like an ordinary elder who, although serious, would soften when facing his granddaughter.

"???" Qiao Qiao.

Qiao Qiao was completely confused.

Didn't Grandma say that Grandpa can no longer walk?

How come we can walk again now?

But before Qiao Qiao could process this unexpected turn of events...

Her gaze suddenly sharpened again.

Because behind Old Master Shen, she saw an enemy she wished she could tear to pieces—Shen Qingrong!

Shen Qingrong was still the same as she remembered, dressed in a suit, with a fake smile on his face, and a gentle demeanor, as if he were a very kind person.

But Qiao Qiao knew better than anyone how ferocious and indifferent the man's expression was when he had her tied up and dragged onto the operating table!

Behind him followed a short figure, whom Qiao Qiao knew must be one of the twins.

However, Qiao Qiao couldn't tell whether it was Shen Lu or Shen Li.

But from the conversations of those around her, Qiao Qiao quickly determined whether it was Shen Lu or Shen Li.

"This must be Shen Li, she's grown so much."

"Right, her health hasn't been good these past few years, and she seems to rarely go out."

"She seems to have a twin sister, but she passed away a couple of years ago. I don't know how much longer this child can hold on."

"Who knows? One has a heart problem, and the other has a kidney problem. It's really pitiful. I wonder if they committed some sins in their past lives to be like this..."

"Neither of my two daughters is in good health; anyone would suffer like that."

"I heard that this time, the little princess of the Shen family..."

"..."

Qiao Qiao didn't listen carefully to what was said after that.

Because she was already confused by the information they were revealing.

Shen Lu is dead?

He died three years ago?

Does that mean she died before she was even born?

How could this be!

"Alright, alright, now that Chief Shen is here, let's invite Comrade Yan to cut the cake with our young lady, Ms. Shen..."

When Qiao Qiao's little brain was completely confused, she heard someone talking and someone stuffing a knife into the hand of Yan Liti, who was holding her and allowing her to stand steadily on the table.

It was a very long fruit knife, probably specially prepared for cutting this cake that was at least eight layers high.

but--

Cut the cake?

It's more like cutting someone up!

Qiao Qiao had no interest in cutting the cake. She stretched out her chubby little hands and held the long knife that Yan Liti had caught steadily. She stuck out her little bottom and kept nudging Yan Liti behind her.

"Grandma, charge! Charge!"

Qiao Qiao pointed to Shen Qingrong and Shen Li over there.

Her little bottom sticks out so high, it looks like it could stretch for miles!

It would allow her to stab the father and daughter directly with the large knife in her hand.

It would be best to pierce it through! Thread it together!!

She was making incoherent noises in her little mouth, and she was really anxious and running around in circles.