The richest man's parents were kidnapped, and his adorable son captivated the entire family.

Beijing, Xie Family

The old Xie family mansion, simple and solemn, is decorated in a dignified and magnificent manner today.

The hall was filled with antique-style curtains, and antique jade artifacts and rare treasures could be seen everywhere.

The delicate aroma of tea permeated the air, perfectly complementing the exquisite decorations.

Madam Xie was standing in the front hall, looking around with an undisguised anticipation in her eyes.

She is surrounded by a group of top figures with illustrious backgrounds and outstanding academic achievements.

The group includes leading figures in physics, Nobel laureates, chief designers of aerospace engineering, and even former deputy-level leaders…

Their eyes kept glancing towards the entrance, as if they were getting impatient.

Previously, this group of important figures had tasted the vegetables grown by Mengmeng through Madam Xie. They were all relieved of their back and leg pain and became incredibly healthy. They were amazed by the taste and energy of the vegetables and couldn't help but send some gifts to Mengmeng as a token of their gratitude.

They later had a remote phone call.

The moment they met Mengmeng, they were all touched by her innocence and cuteness.

Upon learning that Mengmeng would be attending Madam Xie's birthday banquet today, these people arrived early, full of anticipation.

Just to see this child with my own eyes.

The big shots who stayed here occasionally whispered among themselves:

"Why isn't Mengmeng here yet? I'm so worried!"

"Yes, I'm getting anxious too. Mengmeng is so innocent, cute, and full of charm in the videos; she'll definitely be even more lovable in person!"

"At this birthday banquet, Mengmeng will probably be the absolute focus..."

Madam Xie listened to their discussion with a smile, feeling proud and satisfied.

This birthday banquet is not only a celebration of his own birthday, but also an important moment for Xiaomengmeng to enter the hearts of these people.

Just at this time,

Madam Lu, Xie Qingyi, led Tian Tian into the banquet hall.

Xie Qingyi greeted Grandma Xie with a smile and respect: "Grandma, happy birthday. I brought Mengmeng to celebrate your birthday."

Sweetie stepped forward obediently and greeted her in a sweet, soft voice, "Hello, Great-Grandma!"

Sweetie looked exquisite and adorable today, with a graceful smile on her face.

Sweetie was incredibly excited; she had arrived at the heart of Beijing's elite circle.

Having heard that Madam Xie was a Nobel laureate, and that the guests present were all prominent figures from various fields,

She couldn't help but fantasize that if she could get to know them through this opportunity, her future prospects would be limitless.

Upon hearing "Mengmeng is here,"

Madam Xie and the bigwigs around her all stood up with enthusiastic smiles, looking ahead with excited eyes.

Even the usually composed and self-possessed VIP showed a rare hint of anticipation, seemingly eager to see Mengmeng.

They looked around, their eyes filled with curiosity and eagerness.

But the little cutie we were hoping for didn't appear...

A hint of doubt flashed across Madam Xie's face, while the faces of the bigwigs also showed slight disappointment.

Seeing everyone's reaction, Xie Qingyi couldn't help but cough awkwardly.

She pulled Tian Tian up and introduced her, "Grandma, this is Mengmeng... our Lu family's newly adopted child."

She originally lived in an orphanage. Not long ago, Mingxuan was in a car accident, and Mengmeng saved him, so we brought her back to the Lu family.

When Madam Xie heard the explanation, her expression remained somewhat indifferent.

She wasn't overly enthusiastic, giving Sweetie a brief, indifferent look.

He then instructed his servants: "Prepare a gift for her."

The surrounding bigwigs, who had been full of expectations, couldn't help but show a hint of disappointment when they saw a completely different, adorable girl.

He silently sat back down in his seat.

But his gaze kept drifting towards the door, anticipating the arrival of the real Mengmeng.

Sweetie's smile looked a little stiff.

Seeing the indifferent reactions of those around her, she felt a surge of embarrassment and humiliation.

She bit her lower lip, her eyes reddened, and her fingers unconsciously gripped the edge of her skirt.

Just moments ago, she was full of anticipation, thinking she would gain the attention and appreciation of these important figures, and even hoping to use this opportunity to open the door to the Beijing elite circle. But now, the cold treatment she received made her feel utterly ashamed.

What puzzled her even more was that

Madam Xie and the elderly men and women around her didn't seem to care about her arrival at all; instead, they waited patiently.

She vaguely sensed something unusual.

These people frequently glanced towards the doorway, their eyes filled with anticipation and joy.

Upon closer inspection, these bigwigs were all holding exquisite gift boxes, clearly prepared in advance for someone.

Sweetie couldn't help but wonder,

Who are they waiting for?

Could there be a very important guest attending today?

Just then, a maid came over and handed Sweetie a delicate gift box.

A sweet smile spread across Tian Tian's face as she politely accepted the gift, sweetly thanking the giver.

On the surface, they seem happy, but in reality, they are full of disgust.

During her time at the Lu family home, she gradually learned the rules of the game among the wealthy.

These prepared gift boxes are mostly ordinary gifts, specifically for impromptu guests; they are standard and unpersonalized polite gifts.

Thinking about this made Tian Tian even more unhappy.

She realized that she was far from receiving the respect and attention she had imagined.

Subsequently, Lu Rongsheng, the eldest son of the Lu family, Lu Rongjie, the second daughter, and Lu Rongnian, the youngest son, stepped forward one after another.

We respectfully extend our greetings and best wishes to Madam Xie.

Lu Rongnian, even more lively, threw herself into Old Madam Xie's arms, clinging to her affectionately and refusing to let go.

Madam Xie affectionately stroked his head, smiled and kissed his little face, teasingly saying, "This child has gained weight recently, his face is all round and chubby."

The influential figures around her all cast envious glances at Madam Xie.

"Old Xie, you are so blessed to have so many children and grandchildren. It's truly enviable!"

Someone looked at Lu Rongsheng and praised him with a smile, "Little Sheng is truly a handsome young man. I heard he excels in his studies and has a very promising future."

Some people praised Lu Rongjie with admiration, saying, "Xiao Jie's artistic achievements are also remarkable. I saw in the news that she won the championship in an international piano competition a few days ago. That's truly amazing."

"And then there's Niannian, who invented mecha modification technology at such a young age, and the technology was even adopted by the country. She's truly a prodigy!"

"With you all here, we can rest assured!"

Madam Xie was overjoyed to hear this.

She was filled with pride in her grandchildren's achievements, her eyes brimming with tenderness, affection, and satisfaction.

Sweetie, watching the family enjoying their time together, felt a surge of jealousy.

A look of resentment and anger flashed in his eyes.

She took a deep breath, trying her best to maintain her sweet and obedient smile.

But she had secretly vowed to surpass her brothers and sisters in the Lu family and become the most favored and lovable child in the Lu family!

She is the only one who has garnered so much attention, envy, and praise!

Sweetie looked around and, not seeing Lu Mingxuan, Lu's father, she was somewhat surprised.

Dad came with them, how could he suddenly disappear?

She whispered to Xie Qingyi beside her,

"Mom, where did Dad go?"

Xie Qingyi's expression stiffened slightly, and her gaze darted away.

"Your father had an urgent matter just now, he'll be here later."

In fact, Lu Mingxuan had just received a mysterious phone call and left in a hurry.

Today is his grandmother's birthday banquet, an important occasion he must attend, but the matter is of utmost importance, so he has to go in person.

Sweetie keenly sensed something unusual in her expression.

I had a vague feeling that things weren't so simple.

A bad feeling suddenly arose in my heart, and my right eyelid started twitching for some reason.

Sweetie took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

Just then, a cheerful voice came from outside the banquet hall:

"Grandma, your unfilial grandson has come to see you!"

Look, I've also brought you a really big gift!

The voice carried a hint of teasing and amusement; it was Xie Beiling.

Upon hearing Xie Beiling's voice, Old Madam Xie couldn't help but smile.

His eyes and brows were full of doting affection and helplessness.

She laughed and remarked to the bigwigs around her, "Beiling doesn't want to get married; I've kept him out of the door for three years now."

"I want to see what kind of gift he brought, daring to show up at my door like that!"

The surrounding bigwigs also began to lament.

"My son is neither getting married nor having children, and it's driving me crazy!"

"How wonderful it would be to have a beautiful granddaughter like Mengmeng!"

"Yes, yes! Who wouldn't love such an adorable baby like Mengmeng!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with longing and anticipation, all wishing for a granddaughter like Mengmeng.

Sweetie overheard their conversation.

Thinking that the "cute girl" everyone was talking about was her, she maintained an elegant smile, ate grapes like a lady, and secretly felt proud that she had become everyone's "ideal granddaughter".

Just as everyone was waiting anxiously,

Xie Beiling appeared at the entrance of the hall.

He was wearing a white suit, looking refined and handsome.

He looked relaxed and happy, as if something good had made him especially pleased.

In fact, he was in a very good mood. According to the latest data report, Xie Yumin's condition had made a breakthrough, and she might wake up tomorrow.

As soon as his grandmother's birthday banquet is over, he will rush back to Jiangcheng overnight to be by Xie Yumin's side.

However, more than his good mood, people were focused on the small figure he was holding in his arms.

She was a delicate little girl, as exquisite as a porcelain doll, with a fair and tender face, big eyes, and a sweet and lovely appearance, as if she had stepped out of a painting.

It's the adorable Mengmeng that everyone has been waiting for!

Xie Beiling's amazing gift is Mengmeng!

The real-life Mengmeng is even more exquisite and adorable than she appears on screen.

Madam Xie's eyes immediately lit up with affection, and she excitedly hurried forward to greet her.

The surrounding bigwigs also picked up their gifts, their faces beaming with joy, and rushed to surround them.

As Xie Beiling placed Mengmeng on the ground, her tiny figure immediately attracted everyone's attention.

She wore a light pink Chinese-style dress with delicate embroidery on the hem and a cute little white fox adorning her chest, its expression so lifelike that it was almost identical to the little white fox she was holding.

Her hair was styled into a small bun, adorned with a fluffy phoenix feather hairpin, its tassels dangling gently and swaying slightly.

She looked like a delicate little fairy who had stepped out of an ancient painting.

Her round, bright eyes shone with a clear light, and when she blinked slightly, they were as bright as stars.

Her delicate cheeks were tinged with a light pink.

Her face held an innocent smile, soft and obedient.

With her tiny hands gently tugging at the hem of her skirt, Mengmeng sweetly greeted the crowd in front of her:

"Hello, Great-Grandpa! Hello, Great-Grandma!"

I'm Mengmeng~~ It's so nice to meet you all!

Her voice was soft and sweet, like a baby's.

Mengmeng recognized the people in front of her as the grandparents she had seen in the video last time.

Thinking of their care for her, her little face showed genuine joy and dependence.

The elderly men and women surrounding her were instantly charmed by her.

They all smiled lovingly and affectionately, and couldn't help but reach out and touch her little face.

"Oh my, little cutie, I'm so glad to finally meet you! You're even cuter than in the video!"

"Come here, Mengmeng, look at your great-grandfather. I've prepared a special gift for you!"

"Oh my, little one, this outfit is so beautiful, you look like a little fairy!"

"Mengmeng, do you know that your great-grandparents have been thinking about you for so long? They've been waiting for you!"

One after another, they eagerly greeted Mengmeng.

His smile deepened the wrinkles around his eyes.

Looking at the friendly smiling faces in front of her, Mengmeng responded in her childish voice:

"Great-Grandpa and Great-Grandma, Mengmeng misses you too!"

Her voice was soft, sweet, and clear, melting everyone's hearts as if they were soaking in honey.

Seeing these scenes,

Standing to the side, Tian Tian was completely dumbfounded.

Her face turned deathly pale, and two words flashed through her mind.

Finished!

She never expected Mengmeng to appear in such a setting.

She never expected that these "big shots" who she thought were praising her would actually be complimenting her.

Actually, everyone gathered here just to see Mengmeng.

She had originally hoped to use this opportunity to leave a good impression on everyone and become their beloved "Mengmeng," but she never expected the truth to be so direct and cruel.

Sweetie felt a surge of panic and involuntarily clenched her hands.

I felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

There were too many guests here, most of whom were extraordinary figures and top people in the capital. She simply couldn't scheme against Mengmeng as easily as she had last time.

She could only stand aside and watch helplessly as these people surrounded Mengmeng with doting and admiring gazes.

She herself was completely ignored and isolated from the hustle and bustle.

Sweetie suppressed her jealousy and anger, forcing a smile onto her face.

I increasingly felt the gap between myself and Mengmeng.

Her illusions and confidence were almost shattered at that moment.

What made Sweetie even more jealous to the point of almost losing her mind was that

She noticed that the Lu family's children also showed an unusual fondness for Mengmeng.

Lu Rongsheng was always calm and composed, but at this moment, his gaze softened as he looked at Mengmeng, even carrying a hint of excited joy.

Even the usually aloof Lu Rongjie showed a rare tenderness.

The usually mischievous Lu Rongnian looked at Mengmeng with curiosity and admiration.

Sweetie felt as if she had been stabbed in the heart, and a sour feeling quickly spread.

She forced herself to remain calm, trying to conceal her anger and unease.

She was unwilling to let Mengmeng steal all her attention and affection.

In her previous life, she suffered greatly, enduring humiliation and torment. In this life, she has finally changed the course of her fate and is determined never to return to the past.

She gritted her teeth.

We must find a way to break the current crisis...