After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

"Lan'er, I'd like to adopt you as my goddaughter. What do you think?" Madam Zhang walked to He Xinlan's side with a smile, slowly squatted down, looked at her tenderly, and asked softly.

He Xinlan looked up in surprise at the kind and amiable woman in front of her, and could clearly feel her goodwill.

"Why?" Everyone present was quite surprised when He Xinlan asked this question. After all, given Madam Zhang's status, for He Xinlan to be recognized as her aunt was undoubtedly a great honor.

Everyone sighed inwardly. Madam He had really raised her daughter to be too naive and ignorant of the ways of the world. She didn't know how to seize such an opportunity. Madam Zhang was probably going to be furious!

To everyone's surprise, Madam Zhang did not show any displeasure in the face of He Xinlan's question. Instead, she gazed at the innocent little girl with an extremely gentle look and answered her solemnly.

"The reason I have this thought is because, in my eyes, Lan'er, you possess a pure and innocent heart, which is so endearing. That's why I can't help but want to get closer to you!"

Hearing Madam Zhang's straightforward praise, He Xinlan felt her face flush slightly, yet a surge of joy welled up within her. She lowered her head slightly, a shy smile playing on her lips.

Then, she raised her head, looked at her mother, and gave her a smug look, as if to say silently, "See? Everyone likes me!" Her expression was a mix of childlike pride and confidence in her own charm.

Mrs. He couldn't help but laugh as she looked at her daughter's childlike appearance. Then, she nodded gently and said to her daughter, "Good, good, good, you're the best, the most lovable!"

With her mother's approval, He Xinlan's smile widened. Looking at the person earnestly waiting for her answer, she said seriously, "Since you like me so much, then I'll say yes."

"Good, she is indeed a straightforward young lady!" Madam Zhang said with a smile in her eyes, making no attempt to hide her fondness for He Xinlan.

"That's wonderful! I'll have a little sister now! Lan'er, call me 'big sister' from now on!" Miss Zhang joined in, watching the lively little girl. She had longed for a little sister for so long, but unfortunately, her mother had suffered a difficult childbirth and was unable to have children again. Now, her dream had finally come true!

"Hello, sister. Lan'er greets you, sister." He Xinlan saw a beautiful older sister smiling at her. Her features resembled the lady in front of her. Judging from the other woman's words, it was not difficult to guess her identity. She happily called her sister.

She has two older brothers, but no older sister. This older sister is so pretty, she'll definitely be a good sister!

"Oh!" Miss Zhang was immediately delighted and stepped forward to hold her new sister's hand.

"It seems my banquet wasn't in vain; it actually led to such a wonderful relationship!" Lin Hao said with a smile.

"Yes, if it works out in the future, you'll definitely get your share of the benefits!" Madam Zhang said cheerfully.

"Oh, I'll be waiting then. Madam really understands me." Lin Hao winked playfully at Madam Zhang, and instead of getting an eye roll in return, she just smiled.

"Hmph, gaining a merchant relative, I don't know what's so great about it!" Such inappropriate words naturally came from Madam Zhao, who had always been at odds with Madam Zhang.

The smiles on their faces froze! The surrounding sounds vanished instantly, and the air became eerily quiet!