Why are you trying to steal her destiny? She's the little ancestor of the Xuanmen sect!

The next morning, Xiao Jiu Jiu was dragged out of bed by Ye Xuan.

"Aunt Ye, what's wrong?"

Xiao Jiu Jiu yawned, looking at Ye Xuan with sleepy eyes.

Her mind was still blank.

Coal Ball opened its eyes and followed Little Nine closely: [Wake up, Little Nine!]

Ye Xuan gently rubbed Xiao Jiu Jiu's soft cheeks and said anxiously, "Of course we'll take care of you and dress you up. When the time comes, our Xiao Jiu will be the most beautiful girl at the entire banquet."

Will a lot of people come?

Xiao Jiu Jiu blinked, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.

She remembered that she hadn't invited many people.

Ye Xuan nodded: "Of course, many people will come, mostly your father's clients."

The purpose of doing this was, of course, to announce in front of everyone in high society that Xiao Jiu Jiu was the daughter of the Qin family.

[This is just a formality; if you don't like it, I can take you away.]

Coal Ball added quietly from the side.

Xiao Jiujiu grinned and said, "I'm not going to run away! I like banquets, and I want to try it out too!"

"Whatever," Coal Ball wagged its tail indifferently.

Ye Xuan gently tapped her cheek: "You're still thinking of running away? Go wash up, I'll wait for you downstairs."

"Okay~"

Little Jiu Jiu skipped and hopped to the bathroom.

"Knock knock knock."

The maid knocked on the door and stood respectfully at the entrance, saying, "Madam, the makeup artist you booked has arrived."

"Okay, take her to the makeup room." Ye Xuan waved her hand.

To make it easier for others to do her makeup, she converted her villa into a makeup studio, which is filled with cosmetics, skincare products, and more.

"Xiao Jiu, are you done washing?"

Ye Xuan was waiting at the door.

Xiao Jiu Jiu patted her face and came out: "Okay!"

Xiao Jiu Jiu's face looked even whiter than before after washing it.

Ye Xuan touched her little face: "Your skin is so white and delicate, it feels like cool jelly."

Kids are so great, it's wonderful.

No maintenance needed!

"Hehe!" Little Jiu Jiu gave a sweet smile.

"I've hired someone for you. We'll go get your makeup done after breakfast." Ye Xuan waited for Xiao Jiu Jiu to change clothes at the door, a smile on her face: "I'll make sure you look your most beautiful today!"

"Aunt Ye, you have to look beautiful today too, outshine Dad!" Little Jiu Jiu came out wearing a blue floral dress after changing her clothes.

"Oh, Daddy!"

Xiao Jiujiu shrank back.

Oh dear, I was overheard talking badly.

Qin Yuyang, standing outside the door: ...

What a drafty little cotton-padded jacket!

"Old Qin?"

When Ye Xuan saw Qin Yuyang, she nudged him and said, "What are you doing standing at Xiao Jiu's door? Go change into your suit."

"It's evening, why change it now? I can leave work in the afternoon..."

Qin Yuyang was about to argue his case when Ye Xuan pushed him to the door: "What nonsense are you talking about? You still need to pick out clothes? This is Xiao Jiu's welcome banquet, and there are so many important people there."

You need to choose what you want to wear right now!

Outside the door, Ye Xuan said to Xiao Jiu Jiu, "Xiao Jiu, remember to bring the clothes and crown I bought for you before. I'm going to take your dad to find some clothes first."

"Okay!"

After closing the door, Xiao Jiujiu opened the safe and took out the crown.

She then took out a formal dress from the wardrobe.

She busied herself for a while with her short legs before finally speaking to the coal ball, who was nestled on the pillow, looking completely at ease:

"Coal Ball, I'm going to a banquet, do you want to come with me?"

What would I do there? Those things are inedible, there are too many people and the smells are too mixed, and most importantly, people might not like cats.

The coal ball flicked its tail, put its hands behind its back, and squinted on the pillow.

"Go, go~" Little Jiu Jiu lay down in front of the coal ball, its big, watery eyes staring straight at it.

Coal Ball couldn't withstand Xiao Jiujiu's gaze any longer and looked to the side.

Xiao Jiujiu immediately moved over: "Coal ball, coal ball~"

Don't look at me like that. There's no way I'm going. It's just a welcome dinner. I bet your dad is trying to make connections and get things done.

I'm not going, I'll wait for you at home.

Coal Ball resolutely turned its head away, rejecting Little Nine-Nine's coquettish advances.

Xiao Jiu Jiu stood up, hands on her hips, and said, "Hmph, fine, I'm not going, you stinky coal ball, I'm leaving!"

【Um】

Coal Ball turned around, leaving its backside facing Little Nine, its paws already pressed on the tablet.

Let's start binge-watching!

Xiao Jiu Jiu angrily took her things and left, heading to the makeup room.

Wow, it's huge!

This was Xiao Jiu Jiu's first time visiting Ye Xuan's makeup studio. It was very large and had all kinds of cosmetics.

"You are Miss Jiu?"

Inside the dressing room, a cool-looking young woman looked at Xiao Jiu, raised an eyebrow, and said, "Come here and let me take a look."

"Oh……"

Xiao Jiu Jiu carried the clothes inside.

The man took the clothes and the box containing the crown and put them away before examining Xiao Jiujiu.

"Your skin is very nice." The man touched Xiao Jiu Jiu's face and nodded in satisfaction.

Little Jiu Jiu's chubby cheeks and fair, delicate skin, like fine porcelain, combined with her pure, big eyes, made her simply perfect.

The woman nodded: "Your skin doesn't need much makeup, just leave it as is, and apply some skincare products."

She took out a red bottle and handed it to Xiao Jiu Jiu: "Will you wipe it yourself, or should I wipe it for you?"

"Apply lotion?"

Little Nine-Nine's eyes darted around: "I've got something to wipe!"

She jogged back to her room and picked up the small porcelain jar from the table.

When you open it, you can smell the fragrance of osmanthus.

This was given to her by her master, who said it was for children's skincare. It looks like lard.

She scooped out a little and applied it to her face, patting it on: "It smells nice!"

"So you finally used what your master gave you? This thing isn't cheap, and the materials aren't easy to find," Coal Ball said casually.

Little Nine looked at it curiously: "Coal Ball, you know so much, why don't you tell me anything?"

"It's not time yet, hurry up and change your clothes," Coal Ball quickly dismissed Little Nine-Eyed.

Little Nine glared at it before leaving.

"Sister, I'm done applying makeup!" Little Jiu Jiu called out sweetly as she returned to the dressing room.

The makeup artist chuckled and said, "My name is Shen Qing. Call me Sister Shen."

"Hello, Sister Shen, I'm Xiao Jiu Jiu." Xiao Jiu Jiu introduced herself politely.

Shen Qing laughed and said, "Are you planning to hatch a little scheme?"

Little Nine-Nine: ...

She scratched her head and said, "Sister Shen, this..."

"I won't tease you anymore."

Shen Qing took a sniff and found that Xiao Jiu Jiu's face smelled especially sweet.

She reached out and gently touched it: "What is this? It looks quite glossy, but it doesn't feel oily to the touch, and it even smells of osmanthus."

"This is a secret recipe my grandfather gave me, I'm not telling you!" Little Jiu Jiu proudly raised her chin, looking adorably arrogant.

Shen Qing was amused by her quirky and clever appearance: "Okay, okay, it's alright. Sit down first, I'll do your hair."

"Okay."

Kids are easy to handle.

In addition, Xiao Jiu Jiu cooperated very well, without crying or making a fuss, and Shen Qing quickly finished her hair.

The hair on both sides at the front is braided and gathered in the middle, secured with a rubber band, while the hair at the back is left to fall loose.

Shen Qing thought for a moment, then curled her hair again.

She's especially cute even without the crown.

"It's done!"

Shen Qing told Xiao Jiu Jiu to look up at herself in the mirror.

After seeing it, Xiao Jiu Jiu exclaimed with satisfaction, "It's so beautiful! Sister Shen is amazing!"

"You're welcome. Try these clothes on and see if they fit. If they don't, I can alter them for you," Shen Qing said, handing the clothes to Xiao Jiujiu.

Xiao Jiu Jiu smiled and said, "Of course it fits! I tried it on before."

"Even if you've tried it on, you should try it on again. What if the cleaned clothes shrink?" Shen Qing urged Xiao Jiu Jiu to change into the dress.

Xiao Jiu Jiu nodded: "Okay~"

She obediently put on the dress, the yellow skirt making her look playful and cute: "Yes, this dress is very pretty."

"It's only because you have fair skin; it probably wouldn't work for others."

"Hehehe!" Little Jiu Jiu laughed.

Seeing this, Shen Qing said again, "Put your jewelry on, let me see how it looks."

"Good~"

Xiao Jiu Jiu opened the box, and inside was a crown.

Upon seeing the crowned monkey, Shen Qing exclaimed in shock, "Isn't this... you're wearing a crown?"

"what?"

Xiao Jiujiu glanced at it and said, "Oh, I picked up the wrong one. Oh well, I'll just wear this one."

This is the crown that Qin Yuyang bought at an auction. I heard it's quite valuable and very beautiful.

She had left it unattended, but she must have been in a hurry today and grabbed the wrong crown.

"Okay, I'll put it on you."

Holding the priceless crown, Shen Qing's hands trembled slightly.

Fortunately, she managed to control herself, which prevented the crown from falling to the ground.

After dressing Xiao Jiu Jiu, Shen Qing couldn't help but exclaim, "This is so beautiful! The crown and dress are perfect!"

"really?"

Xiao Jiu Jiu twirled around for her while wearing a skirt.

Ye Xuan had said it looked good before.

Her skirt billowed in the wind as Xiao Jiu twirled, making her look like a fairy twirling among the flowers.

"It looks great, it looks great, it's perfect!" Shen Qing suddenly had a flash of inspiration and grabbed Xiao Jiu Jiu's arm.

Xiao Jiu Jiu was taken aback: "Sister Shen, what's wrong?"

She blinked her big, watery eyes and looked at Shen Qing with a puzzled expression.

Shen Qing smiled and said, "It's like this, I have a rough idea that might need your help. I wonder if you'd be willing?"

"What are you thinking?" Xiao Jiu Jiu asked, puzzled.

Shen Qing took out her phone: "Can I take a few pictures of you first?"

"can."

Xiao Jiu Jiu cooperated with Shen Qing, striking several poses and taking a set of photos.

Upon seeing the finished image, Shen Qing nodded in satisfaction.

"What is it?" Little Jiu Jiu tilted her head, looking puzzled.

Shen Qing explained, "It's like this, I'm going to shoot a V-brand magazine recently, it's a martial arts style, and the 'Big Shot' segment is missing a small model to be my partner."

I've been searching for a long time but haven't found someone that 'big shot' wants. I think you should be a good fit.

Would you like to give it a try?

"Shoot a magazine?"

Xiao Jiu Jiu's eyes lit up when she heard this: "Can we wear pretty clothes and take pictures?"

"Yes!"

Shen Qing replied confidently, "We'll also prepare snacks and small gifts for you."

Do you have any money?

Xiao Jiujiu immediately grasped the key point.

All this talk is, of course, for the sake of payment.

Shen Qing paused for a moment and then said, "Of course, everyone who participates in the filming will be paid."

Xiao Jiu Jiu's face immediately lit up with a smile.

Yay, I can make money again!

I never imagined I could make money with other skills.

Grandpa, I've made something of myself!

Xiao Jiu Jiu pressed on, "When do we start filming? Not today, I have something very important to do."

"Of course not today, it might be next week, and it depends on whether they're willing," Shen Qing sighed.

That ancestor was really too difficult to please.

Xiao Jiu thought for a moment and said, "I think school starts next week, and I haven't been to school to play yet."

She's at an in-between age, not old enough to go to primary school, so she can only attend kindergarten.

"It's alright, I'll talk to your parents first," Shen Qing said with a smile.

Xiao Jiu Jiu smiled and said, "It's okay, I'll take care of things at home. Just go and film it!"

In any case, it's her decision to make her own affairs.

Shen Qing nodded: "Okay, if you're willing."

*

In the evening, the Phoenix Hall of the Imperial Capital Hotel, which the Qin family had booked, was bustling with activity.

Basically, everyone in the hotel serves the guests in the Phoenix Hall.

The waiters were busy preparing.

Each table was laden with delicacies from land and sea, including expensive seafood and stir-fried dishes that were delicious and visually appealing, making one's mouth water.

At six o'clock sharp, the guests began to arrive one after another.

Six people were sitting at the entrance of Phoenix Hall. They were Qin Yuyang's secretarial team, all of them very beautiful, dressed in professional attire, and shrewd and capable.

They held registration forms in their hands, and there were gifts piled on the table.

"Hello, this way please."

"Is this Mr. Zhang? I'll take you there."

"This way, Mr. Tan."

Several people worked together to escort the guests to their designated locations.

There happened to be a few people at a table, and they started chatting.

"You're here too, Mr. Zhang."

"Didn't President Tan say he wasn't coming? Why is he here?"

"Let's not talk about that. Did you see the sign outside?"

"I saw it. The eldest daughter of the Qin family doesn't even have the surname Qin. That's hilarious."

"It seems this richest man in G city is a joke."

Two people didn't sit at their assigned seats and just sat down at the same table.

The group chatted and laughed.

Outside.

Ye Chen's Rolls-Royce came to a stop.

He got up, glanced at the hotel, and walked inside.

"President Ye!" The general manager, who was in the hotel lobby, spotted Ye Chen at a glance and quickly went up to him.

Ye Chen waved his hand: "We're not here for an inspection, don't be so nervous."

"Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Ye."

The general manager wiped the sweat from his brow and tentatively asked, "Is Mr. Ye here to attend Miss Qin's banquet?"

On the side of the hall, there was a large sign with Xiao Jiujiu's name written on it.

Selaginella cypress.

It was Liu Huai who gave it the name.

"Yes, where?" Ye Chen asked.

The general manager immediately said, "Please come with me."

"Ah."

Ye Chen arrived at the entrance of the Phoenix Hall and took out the invitation given to him by Xiao Jiu Jiu: "Is it alright?"

"Mr. Ye..."

Qin Yuyang's secretary naturally recognized Ye Chen, and after a moment of surprise, stood up and said, "Mr. Ye, this invitation letter of yours..."

"This was given to me by your CEO's eldest daughter. Don't you recognize it?" Ye Chen raised an eyebrow at his secretary.

The secretary shook her head: "No, President Qin already said so. President Ye, this way please, I'll show you the way."

Before arriving, the secretary did not know that Ye Chen was coming.

She gave another secretary a wink and led Ye Chen toward the head table.

She hadn't expected that such a distinguished person would attend what was just a young lady's welcome party; she would have to improvise.

With such a high-profile figure, sitting at the head table shouldn't be a bad choice...