From an abandoned girl to a wealthy lady

Chapter 53: Good Will Breaks the Impasse: The Dawn of Charity Trial

Wen Nuan took a deep breath and suppressed the uneasiness in her heart.

"I haven't finished yet!" She raised her voice and said in a firm tone, "Elder Sun, please give me a chance to finish what I want to say." Elder Sun stopped and turned around slowly, with an imperceptible gleam in his turbid eyes.

"Oh? Do you have anything else to say?"

Wen Nuan met the gaze of the Sun elder and said calmly, "I know the elders have some doubts about my abilities and believe I'm not up to this task. But I, Wen Nuan, never do anything I'm unsure of. I already have a preliminary solution to the funding gap."

She paused, looked around, and took in everyone's expressions before continuing, "I plan to contact several companies I've worked with before and ask for their help. I believe that with my abilities and connections, I can resolve the funding issue and ensure the smooth progress of this charity project."

Mo Sanmei sneered, "Connections? What kind of connections can you, a discarded girl abandoned by your family, have? Are you bragging?"

Wen Nuan ignored Mo Sanmei's provocation and turned to look at Elder Mo. She said sincerely, "Elder, please believe me and give me a chance to prove myself."

Elder Mo pondered for a moment and finally nodded, "Okay, I'll give you three days. After three days, if you still can't solve the funding problem, then..." He paused and didn't continue, but the warning was self-evident.

In the next three days, Wen Nuan ran around to fill the funding gap for the charity project, but encountered obstacles everywhere.

Seeing that she was the new daughter-in-law of the Mo family, some partners expressed doubts about her abilities, and some even said sarcastically, "Young Madam Mo, are you just trying to experience life? Charity projects are not playing house. You should go back to embroidering."

Wen Nuan suppressed the grievance and anger in her heart and explained and persuaded again and again, but with little effect.

As the three-day deadline was approaching and the funding gap was still huge, she was almost in despair.

At this moment, she remembered some of the connections she had accumulated when she was a designer.

With a try-it attitude, she contacted several companies, but unexpectedly, they were all willing to lend a helping hand and donate generously.

Three days later, Wen Nuan brought the raised funds and stood in front of the Mo family elders again.

She placed a thick stack of donation receipts on the table and said, "Dear elders, I have solved the funding gap."

Mo Sanmei widened her eyes in disbelief, "This...how is this possible?" She snatched the certificate, checked it carefully, and found that it was real!

The elder of the Sun clan nodded with satisfaction, "Yes, you really didn't let us down."

Wen Nuan finally breathed a sigh of relief and a victorious smile appeared on her face.

Mo Han walked over to Wen Nuan and gently held her hand. "Wife, shall we go for a walk?"

Wen Nuan felt her hand being wrapped by a big warm hand. The warmth of the palm was transmitted to her heart through her skin, dispelling the fatigue of the past few days.

She looked up and met Mo Han's deep eyes, which were filled with tenderness and doting.

"Wife, shall we go for a walk?" Mo Han's voice was low and magnetic, with a barely perceptible hoarseness.

Wen Nuan nodded gently and let him hold her hand as they strolled along the lake.

As the sun sets, the golden afterglow shines on the lake, making the ripples sparkle and is a beautiful sight.

The breeze brings bursts of fresh air, making people feel relaxed and happy.

"With you here, all difficulties seem to be nothing." Mo Han suddenly spoke, his tone was a little teasing, but full of affection.

Wen Nuan's face flushed slightly, and a sweet warmth surged in his heart.

"Tsk, you talk like I'm so great." Although she said that, she couldn't hide the smile on her lips.

"In my eyes, you are the best." Mo Han said, holding Wen Nuan's hand a little tighter.

In the following days, the warm charity project went exceptionally smoothly.

Thanks to her careful planning and hard work, the project has achieved remarkable results and many people in poor areas have received practical help.

Wen Nuan's name became known throughout the Mo family, and everyone began to look at this once abandoned girl with new respect.

When the news reached the ears of the elders of the Mo family, it caused quite a stir.

The elder of the Sun clan stroked his beard, with a glimmer of admiration in his eyes.

"This girl, really..." Before he could finish his words, Butler Zhou rushed in hurriedly, "Elder, something happened!"

Butler Zhou was sweating profusely and looked panicked.

"Elders, this is bad! The charity project Miss Wen Nuan is in charge of... the funding chain has been cut off!"

The elder of the Sun clan's face darkened and the teacup in his hand fell heavily on the table.

"What's going on? Didn't the funding arrive earlier?"

"Yes...someone reported that Miss Wen Nuan misappropriated charity funds!" Butler Zhou answered tremblingly, secretly glancing at Mo Sanmei who was standing beside him. The latter had an innocent expression of "it's none of my business", but there was actually a hint of pride in her eyes.

The news spread quickly throughout the Mo family as if it had wings.

Those elders who had originally admired Wen Nuan now shook their heads and sighed, thinking that she was ultimately "a piece of useless mud."

Mo Sanmei even added fuel to the fire and spread rumors in front of everyone, saying that Wen Nuan had already planned to abscond with the money.

"I was saying it, how could an abandoned girl suddenly change her personality? She must be faking it!"

"Ah, it's true that you can only judge a person by his appearance but not by his heart!"

Listening to the discussions around him, Mo Han's face became terribly gloomy.

He clenched his fists tightly, with a cold gleam in his eyes.

He knew that someone was deliberately framing Wen Nuan.

At this moment, Wen Nuan and Mo Han were walking in the garden.

Mo Han bent down, picked a blooming rose, and gently inserted it into her warm hair.

"It's so beautiful." He looked at Wen Nuan gently, his eyes full of doting.

Wen Nuan felt Mo Han's love and her heart was filled with sweetness.

"You're so smooth-talking." She glared at him coquettishly, but a happy smile was on her face.

Suddenly, Butler Zhou ran over in a hurry, interrupting this warm scene.

"Miss Wen Nuan, the elders of the clan ask you to come over." His tone was respectful, but he could not hide his anxiety.

Wen Nuan's heart tightened, and she vaguely felt that something bad had happened.

She glanced at Mo Han, who gave her a reassuring look.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Wen Nuan took a deep breath and followed Butler Zhou to the meeting room of the Mo family elders.

As soon as I stepped through the door, I felt a depressing atmosphere.

The elder of the Sun clan sat in the main seat with a sullen face.

The other elders also had solemn expressions and looked at Wen Nuan with complicated eyes.

"Wu Nuan, do you have anything else to say?" The elder of the Sun clan's voice was low and majestic, with a hint of disappointment.

Although Wen Nuan was confused in her heart, she remained calm on the surface.

"Elder, I don't know what happened."

"Someone reported you for misappropriating charity funds!" The elder of the Sun clan slammed the table and shouted angrily.

Wen Nuan suddenly understood.

She took a deep breath and said with a firm look: "The innocent will be cleared."

Just then, volunteer Liu rushed in.

"Elder, I have evidence to prove Miss Wen Nuan's innocence!"

Everyone was suddenly in an uproar.

Seeing this, Mo Sanmei's expression changed slightly. She had never expected that things would develop into this...

"Miss Wen Nuan," Butler Zhou suddenly walked up to her and whispered, "The clan elders also informed you to prepare to participate in the family's traditional sacrificial ceremony."

Volunteer Liu produced a detailed account record and explained the real reason for the funding gap - it turned out that the partner temporarily breached the contract, resulting in the project funds not being received in time.

He also provided email records of communications with partners and other relevant evidence to prove Wen Nuan's innocence.

Mo Sanmei's face turned pale. Her carefully planned conspiracy was easily exposed.

After reading the evidence, the elders apologized to Wen Nuan and expressed their appreciation for Liu Yigong's integrity.

The elder of the Sun clan even announced publicly that Wen Nuan would be restored to management of the charity project and additional investment would be made.

Wen Nuan let out a long sigh, her heart finally at ease.

She looked at Liu Yigong with gratitude, then turned to look at Mo Han, who was looking at her with gentle and proud eyes.

"I knew my baby is the best." Mo Han walked to Wen Nuan, gently put his arm around her shoulders, and whispered in her ear.

Wen Nuan leaned in Mo Han's arms, feeling his warm embrace, her heart filled with a sense of security.

After the crisis was resolved, Wen Nuan and Mo Han walked out of the conference room side by side.

As the sun sets, the golden sunlight shines on them, as if giving them a halo.

"By the way, Miss Wen Nuan," Butler Zhou suddenly called out to Wen Nuan, breaking the beautiful atmosphere. "The elders have also informed you to prepare to participate in the family's traditional sacrificial ceremony." Butler Zhou paused and added, "It will be held the day after tomorrow."

The smile on Wen Nuan's face froze instantly.

Family sacrificial ceremony?

She knew nothing about these complicated rules, which was undoubtedly a huge challenge for her.

Mo Han noticed Wen Nuan's uneasiness, gently held her hand, and gave her an encouraging look.

"Don't worry, I'll help you."

Wen Nuan forced a smile, but her heart was filled with anxiety.

She turned to look at Mo Han and asked in a low voice, "Is this sacrificial ceremony... important?"

Mo Han's expression suddenly turned serious.

"It's very important." He paused, his tone meaningful, "It's related to your status in the Mo family..."