The next day, I specially wore a dress to attend my father's birthday party. Mu Qinghan also dressed up, wearing a backless, low-cut evening gown that accentuated her stunning figure, drawing many glances. Walking alongside her, I looked like a country bumpkin.
At the entrance of the banquet hall, we were stopped by security, demanding an invitation. Mu Qinghan loudly said, "This is Miss Wan, attending her own father's birthday party. Does she still need an invitation?"
The security scrutinized me, smirking sarcastically, "I know our President Wan's daughter. You two better not joke around. Please leave."
I was about to leave when Mu Qinghan refused to back down, causing a scene on purpose. She pointed at the security and said forcefully, "Call Wan Guohua out here! Ask him if it's true! I'm telling you, neglecting Miss Wan, you little security guard can't afford this!"
Her confidence and aura made her seem more like the daughter of a wealthy family than I was.
The guests naturally looked over at us. Just then, the real daughter of the Wan Family walked in, surrounded by a crowd. She wore a luxurious dress, her striking beauty making everyone subconsciously step aside.
I was captivated as well. Is this what a girl from a wealthy family looks like?
Wan Fang emerged from the crowd, grabbed my hand, and explained to everyone, "This is my second sister. Everyone, please be seated. My father will come out soon."
With Wan Family's young master personally acknowledging my identity, the murmurs continued, though no one dared to question further. They all wondered who this plainly dressed, ordinary-looking farm girl was.
"It's my fault, Second Sister. I should have helped you buy some clothes," Wan Fang apologized to me.
"Are my clothes not acceptable? If you think it disgraces the Wan Family, I can leave."
Actually, it's not that I can't afford clothes; I just want people to see the real me.
"Second Sister, I didn't mean it that way. You're fine as you are. It's the security who lacks discernment. I'll discipline them later," Wan Fang said.
At this moment, the Wan family's eldest Miss, Wan Shuqi, approached, staring at me as if she could see through my soul.
"You're that girl from outside father's family, aren't you?"
I didn't respond, staring back at her. No matter what, I couldn't lose my composure or be frightened by her.
"Ha, not bad. Since you're here, you're part of the family. Come on in. Xiao Fang, take your second sister inside and inform father."
"Yes, elder sister."
"I told you not to call me elder sister. It sounds awful."
Wan Fang stuck out his tongue, gave me a cheeky smile, and pulled me into the banquet hall.
The huge banquet hall was as luxurious as a dream, sparkling and magnificent. The attendees were all wealthy business moguls, some of whom I'd seen on TV.
The Wan family's power was beyond my imagination. I felt like Granny Liu entering a grand garden. Fortunately, Wan Fang was always by my side, helping me out. Although people were surprised, none dared to disrespect me.
In the banquet hall, the lights suddenly focused on a magician performing an illusion. From the box emerged Wan Guohua, the biological father I had only seen on TV.
Wan Guohua's appearance drew applause from the entire room. An imposing, majestic middle-aged man, he greeted everyone in an expensive suit, receiving rounds of applause.
Wan Fang immediately stepped forward, pointing in my direction. Wan Guohua's smile froze instantly, and I trembled all over.
He was the scoundrel from back then, the man I had hated for twenty years. Would he... recognize me?