Love letters are not allowed in the exorcism notebook!-Chapter 666 - 89: Eldest Miss Shen’s Tough Exterior and Capable Interior

The moment Cheng Xuefei walked in, Wang Yunxiao immediately turned away, focusing his attention on the cold dishes on the table.

He had been careless, not expecting this woman to come.

But on second thought, it made sense. Cheng Xuefei’s relationship with Shen Qingxi was quite complicated, and it was her team that was originally in charge of guarding the Imperial Jade Seal.

Although she repeatedly assured Wang Yunxiao and Yan Yu’an, the Imperial Jade Seal was still lost in the end.

How should one put it... Without expectations, there naturally wouldn’t be any disappointment.

That legendary lowest-rated interest group at Jishan Academy playing house, whether they could safeguard the Imperial Jade Seal was good, but losing it was also within Wang Yunxiao’s expectations.

For both public and private reasons, Cheng Xuefei really should be present today.

It’s best she doesn’t see him, for if she exposes his identity, today’s event won’t end well.

Following the old master’s instructions, Wang Yunxiao had already systematically studied the process of attending such banquets.

Though called a banquet, it was not actually a dining occasion. This term is a Western product, and there has been a subtle misinterpretation in its localized translation.

It’s not that there was no food, but the main purpose for the guests attending this event was not to eat, but to socialize.

The first half of the event was for the guests to interact with one another.

Introducing friends to each other, chatting about the weather and current hot topics, and so on.

When the timing felt right, some entertaining programs would be arranged to provide everyone with a transitional period.

Only then would they move on to the main event.

Since it was a charity auction, there would certainly be people who came to join in the fun, bringing either valuable or worthless items from their homes to show support.

Wang Yunxiao noticed from the corner of his eye the Tang siblings being guided by servants towards the inner hall, probably preparing some items for auction. The items to be auctioned could be bid on by others, but if one personally liked them, they could also bid themselves, with the polite gentlemen usually choosing to give way at such times.

Though it sounds like moving money from the left hand to the right, a pointless effort.

But in reality, there are many nuances involved, not easily explained in a few words.

The games the truly wealthy play are generally not understandable by the average person.

At this point, the performances began.

The Shen family had invited an opera troupe to perform, whether it was clapper opera or big drum, Wang Yunxiao couldn’t understand, not possessing that artistic appreciation cell.

The focus of such live performances was not really on the performance itself, but to subtly remind all guests to stop chatting and refocus.

Taking this opportunity, the guests took their seats, moving onto the main topic.

After the performance ended, a host in a tailcoat came on stage, starting with a bunch of rambling self-introductions. Thanking the country, the government, all the guests for their presence, going on about the Shen family...

Several gazes swept around the room.

Wang Yunxiao kept his expression unchanged, not looking around.

Now was not his stage to perform.

After the host rambled for a while, he gestured with his hand: "Now, please welcome the third-generation family head of the Shen Family, Miss Shen Qingxi, to the stage!"

Just a moment ago, the scene was very quiet, but suddenly it erupted into an uproar.

The news of Shen Qingxi’s misfortune had long been widespread within the circle, and behind closed doors, everyone was actually watching as if it were a joke.

The development and growth of a family don’t depend on how much power and wealth it possesses.

Power and wealth are but accessories to people.

Without capable individuals, no matter how much authority one grasps or money one gathers, it’s merely preparing a dowry for someone else.

It is a commonly acknowledged fact that the second generation of the Shen Family lacks capability. The only outstanding talent among the third generation, Shen Qingxi, vanished under mysterious circumstances, which almost equates to the Shen Family having no future.

But not everyone understands this principle.

Some, even if they understand it, find it hard to make wise decisions when caught up in the situation.

It’s easy to stand on moral high ground and accuse others, but putting oneself in that position might just turn into a joke.

Now, this person who was supposed to be dead has come back to life? What kind of play is this?

Everyone craned their necks to look at the stage, and after a few seconds, they saw a maid pushing a wheelchair, on which sat a girl who looked as if she had just recovered from a serious illness, pale-faced, lifeless eyes, with a blanket covering her legs...

What kind of appearance is this?

Li Mumu, hiding in the shadows, was stunned.

Did a pig just run into a tree, or did you run into the pig?

If Li Mumu was shocked like this, one can imagine how shocked the others were.

"Was she brought back from a car accident scene?"

Wang Yunxiao was equally dumbfounded because he had heard from Teacher Liu personally that Shen Qingxi died accidentally in a car crash.

Could the Special Service Bureau be staging this drama with her?

Or was it someone deceiving the heavens and crossing the sea, pulling off a decoy trick right under the nose of the Special Service Bureau?

"Hello everyone, I am Shen Qingxi, in person." 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Under the incredulous gazes of the crowd, Shen Qingxi spoke weakly and slowly.

"You might have heard about my accident; the situation was indeed very dangerous. But fortunately, with the help of a noble, I survived. I have been in the hospital recovering from my injuries until recently when my condition improved."

"I have heard about the recent series of changes in the Shen Family, but due to my limited mobility, I’m not aware of the specifics. However, since I am still alive, it implies that the Shen Family hasn’t completely fallen apart."

"Here, I want to thank all the elders and friends who came to attend the auction tonight. One of the last tasks my grandfather entrusted to me was to hand over the Imperial Jade Seal to the state. However, my classmates and I discussed that since it needed to be handed over anyway, why not take this opportunity to hold a charity auction to raise some funds for donation to the disaster-stricken people."

"So what we are auctioning tonight is not the Imperial Jade Seal itself, but the right to donate it, and I believe everyone understands this. The Shen Family is not greedy for such false reputations but rather wants to seize this opportunity to contribute what we can to society... Of course, this was the prepared speech, and saying this now might indeed seem a bit presumptuous."

"I am deeply grateful to all the relatives and friends who could make it here today, and I dare not ask for too much. If the Imperial Jade Seal fails to sell at auction, the Shen Family will buy it. This not only serves as a promise to my grandfather but also as an opportunity to tell everyone that with me here, the Shen Family can continue to survive."

Her words were assertive, but juxtaposed with her physically paralyzed appearance, it seemed somewhat hollow and weak.

In the eyes of outsiders, she is merely a greenhouse flower, naively and desperately trying to save her own family, exerting every effort she can.

She seemed very vulnerable.