Chapter 182 Uncle Shen Quanlu is here!
Chapter 182 Uncle Shen Quanlu is here!
"Miss, Madam says you can prepare to go on stage." The maid entered the room, interrupting the three's conversation.
"it is good."
"I brought my camera today, so remember to keep your expressions in check when you go down the stairs. I have to take some good photos of you today, you know?"
Shen Jubei carried a large black cannon and gestured towards Lin Zhihao's face.
"Um, are you sure?" Given how close Shen Jubei could get during the test shoot, she was a little skeptical of her skills.
"of course."
Shen Jubei was very confident, after all, she had learned how to use a camera beforehand.
“Actually, we have a photographer at home, so you don’t need to…” Lin Zhihao was about to tell Shen Jubei that someone was taking pictures and that she didn’t need to bother her when she saw Shen Jubei’s sullen face.
"..."
"rely on you."
"Ok!"
On the second floor of the small villa, Lin Zhihao and He Manman stood hand in hand behind the door.
"Sister Lin, I'm so nervous."
"take it easy."
"Sister Lin, I'm a little scared."
"Do not be afraid."
"..."
"Miss, you need to wait at another door," the maid reminded her. Lin Zhihao replied.
"Good good."
"Once the door opens, the two ladies can each take one side of the stairs and go down."
"Ok."
Lin Zhihao changed direction, and He Manman couldn't hold her hand. She could only clutch her skirt and cheer herself up, telling herself not to be nervous.
In the hall, all the guests were seated, listening to the host speak.
After a brief introduction, Mr. and Mrs. He went on stage.
"Today is my daughter Shen Zhihao's coming-of-age ceremony, and also the day I officially announce that I have recognized her as my goddaughter. Words cannot express the excitement in my heart. From one daughter to two, I do not ask them to achieve anything spectacular in the future. I only hope that they are happy, healthy, and carefree."
A thunderous applause erupted from the audience.
The host picked up the microphone, "Now, let's welcome tonight's main guests, Ms. Shen Zhihao and Ms. He Manman!"
The applause from the audience grew even louder.
The door opened, and Lin Zhihao and He Manman appeared on either side of the guests. They smiled at each other and slowly walked down the stairs.
"Wow~"
Some girls of similar age in the audience were already starry-eyed; after all, what girl wouldn't love a pretty, sparkly dress?
The boys of the same age were even more amazed by the two girls, after all, the girl who was better looking and had a good family background would not be the object of their attention.
"Which one is the biological daughter, and which one is the goddaughter?"
"Yes, although the two people's clothes are different, they are both one-of-a-kind."
"Yes, yes, I heard that the Shen family used a lot of connections to get these two dresses."
"Compared to Shen Zhihao, I envy He Manman more. After all, this scene is even better than that of biological children."
Although everyone here comes from a good family background, there are still different levels within each social class. The Shen family is large and powerful, and their daughter is already an adult. Judging from their status, even if they were to become goddaughters, the benefits to the family would be immeasurable.
The audience members had various thoughts, especially those with sons, whose eyes burned with longing, wishing one of the two girls on stage could be their daughter-in-law.
Looking at the crowd below the stage, He Manman walked step by step, feeling increasingly calm. This was the dignity her mother had given her, and she couldn't be intimidated.
Lin Zhihao, on the other hand, was completely different from her, with a sunny smile on her face that made people feel like spring was in full bloom.
The two approached He's mother on the stage, whose proud smile was impossible to conceal.
Looking at He Manman on the stage, and then at her dress, He Cen felt incredibly proud. As expected of her daughter, she was well-educated. This dress should be given to her as a betrothal gift to her future daughter-in-law, to show how much her family values her.
"Now, let our two beautiful princesses introduce themselves."
The host respectfully handed the microphone to He Manman, who was closest to him.
He Manman accepted the invitation and said, "Distinguished guests, good evening. I am Manman."
After saying her name, He Manman held the microphone to Lin Zhihao's mouth, "I am Zhizhi."
"Welcome everyone. It's an honor for you all to be here for my coming-of-age ceremony. I hope you all have a great time today."
After a few simple greetings, the microphone was handed to the host.
"it is good!"
"Very generous and open, not bad, not bad."
The guests below the stage chatted and applauded continuously.
As they stepped off the stage, Old Master Shen presented gifts: a pair of translucent bracelets, one for Lin Zhihao and one for He Manman.
"This bracelet has been in a temple. I hope that you two will have a peaceful and prosperous life."
"Thank you Grandpa."
"Thank you Grandpa."
"Good good."
Chi Zhou'an was willing to talk to Old Master Shen, and Old Master Shen was visibly in a good mood, a kind old man with a big smile.
After Mr. Shen finished presenting his gift, Chi Zhou'an also presented his: two distinctive crowns, each shimmering and inlaid with gemstones worth tens of millions of dollars.
"This is for each of you, a sister's crown. I hope your friendship will last forever."
"Thank you grandma."
"Thank you, Grandma!"
After the eldest gave his gift, the rest of the family members, including uncles, aunts, sisters, and brothers, each gave different gifts.
Soon, the gifts given to the two of them in the corner had piled up into a mountain.
Many people came up to greet them, and Lin Zhihao's face was almost frozen from smiling. Fortunately, He's mother helped them collect the gifts, and they were able to rest.
"Ha~"
After taking off their tutu skirts, the two were finally able to catch their breath.
"A beautiful burden."
"Mmm-hmm." He Manman nodded in agreement.
Before she could even rest for a short while, Shen Jubei came in, showing off her masterpiece.
"Don't scream after you see this, seriously, I've taken your life photos."
Shen Jubei was full of confidence.
Lin Zhihao casually took the camera, and when she looked at it, the sky fell.
"Shen Jubei, classmate."
"Ok?"
"Excuse me, are you taking pictures of the skirt or the person? Only one faceless figure on the top of the head is missing in these pictures, is that it?"
"what?"
Shen Jubei took back the camera and saw the photos Lin Zhihao had mentioned.
Forehead...
"There are others, there are others too. Just flip through the pages. That's how taking photos is; sometimes you don't notice and you end up with a less-than-perfect shot."
"Oh oh oh."
He Manman leaned against Lin Zhihao, looked up at the photos, and flipped through them one by one, the two becoming increasingly silent.
"how is it going?"
"Forehead..."
"Ok?"
"Forehead..."
"What's wrong? Say something."
Well, how should I put it?
"?"
“No one is perfect. Everyone has flaws and areas where they are not good at something. You understand, right?” He Manman asked uncertainly.
Shen Jubei smiled; she had been studying this thing for quite some time.
"Is it really not going to work? But I think it's pretty good."
"Sometimes you can't be too stubborn, you know?"
"Ok."
Shen Jubei looked back at the photos she had taken and became increasingly unhappy. She thought she had a talent for it.
The maid started changing Lin Zhihao and He Manman into a more comfortable dress, and just as they finished dressing, there was a knock on the door.
"Enter."
"Miss, the young lady says there are guests and she wants you to go see them."
? ?
What kind of guests does Mom need to specifically instruct her to meet? She's already met all the people she was supposed to meet.
Despite her confusion, Lin Zhihao still followed the maid out.
"You guys go to the yard first, I'll come over later."
"okay."
"By the way, sister, did Mom say who it was?" Lin Zhihao couldn't help but ask curiously in the corridor.
"It seems so, young lady, your uncle."
Uncles? I've already met them all. Are there any other uncles?
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