Ch. 511..520

Chapter 511: 511 Chatting Pleasingly

Tan Ron and Grandma Tao spoke in a loud voice. Anyone who passed by could hear them.

Tao Yue heard their laughter from afar. It was the first time she heard Grandma Tao laugh like this. It was a very happy laugh.

Tao Yue was annoyed when she heard the laughter. Was she that happy now that her granddaughter is home? These people were all people who said one thing and did another. They said that their biological daughters and adopted daughters were the same, but in all aspects, their biological granddaughters received more benefits.

Tao Yue couldn’t let Tan Rou take all the benefits alone. Perhaps Grandma Tao was giving Tan Rou a gift now. Otherwise, why would Tan Rou smile so happily? Thinking of this, Tao Yue tidied up her clothes and walked over with a basket of fresh lychees.

“Grandma, cousin, good morning! What are you talking about?” Tao Yue asked with a smile. “Why are you so happy? 1 can hear your laughter from afar.” “Nothing much,” Grandma Tao said with a faint smile when she saw Tao Yue. “I was just talking to your eldest cousin about some family matters.” She patted the seat beside her and motioned for Tao Yue to sit down. If she stood up, she would have to look up at Tao Yue.

Tao Yue placed the basket on the table next to her and said happily, “Grandma, these are lychees that I specially asked someone to deliver to you from abroad. They just arrived this morning.”

Grandma Tao’s eyes lit up when she saw the basket of lychees. “Thank you, Yueyue. It’s so thoughtful of you. I just happen to want to eat something sweet.”

Tao Yue placed the lychee in Grandma Tao’s hand and asked, “Grandma and the Rourou seems to be having a good time. I want to chat with you too. Can I join the both of you?”

Tan Rou smiled. How could she not know what Tao Yue was thinking? She just wanted to know what Grandma had said to her and if Grandma had given her something again.

“Of course, as long as Yue Yue doesn’t mind me talking too much.” Grandma Tao said.

Tao Yue sat beside them and listened to them attentively, afraid that she would miss any important information.

As she listened, Tao Yue felt bored. Why were they talking about trivial matters at home? The person who climbed a tree and fell down. Someone caught a snake while fishing. After talking for a long time, Tao Yue did not get any useful information.

Tao Yue felt that they were deliberately hiding it from her. They were laughing so happily just now. Why didn’t they laugh now?

Grandma Tao noticed that Tao Yue didn’t say a word, so she said,v”Yue Yue plays the piano very well. She will be participating in the competition soon. If Rourou is free, you can go and listen to her more.”

Tan Rou immediately looked at Tao Yue and smiled. “Second Cousin’s piano skills are indeed superb. I think she will definitely achieve excellent results in the competition.”

Tao Yue’s face turned ugly. What did Tan Rou mean? Was Tao Rou deliberately saying that she played the piano better than herself?

Grandma Tao saw Tao Yue’s face change and asked with concern, “Is there something wrong with Tao Yue?”

Tao Yue shook her head slightly and held Grandma Tao’s arm.

Since they were talking about the competition, Tao Yue asked a question that Tan Rou had never answered. Their Grandma was here today, Tan Rou would definitely have to answer it.

“Eldest cousin, the results of the physics competition are coming out soon. I’m a little nervous. Are you nervous?” Tao Yue asked.

Tan Rou said very calmly, “A person full of confidence won’t be nervous because she knows her own level. Only those who came to participate in the competition with a fluke mentality would be nervous, because they did not know what their level was.”

Grandma Tao applauded Tan Rou. “Rourou, you’re so good!”

Tao Yue was very angry. Didn’t Tan Rou mean that she didn’t have the ability and that she relied on luck for the exams?

“You have been constantly asking about the physics competition. Are you worried that others are better than you and will affect your first place?” Tan Rou asked Tao Yue.

Tao Yue was very nervous. Although she wanted to get first place, she couldn’t say it in front of Grandma Tao.

“No, I just want to get good results and make Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, and Mom happy.” Tao Yue said hurriedly..

 

Chapter 512: 512 Massage

 

 

“Whether she gets good results or not, she’s still my good granddaughter.” Grandma Tao said with an unfriendly expression, “Yue Yue, I’ve already told you many times not to care too much about the test results. Our Tao family doesn’t care too much about the child’s results, and we won’t disrespect the child’s wishes.”

In fact, in the beginning, the Tao family would also ask their children to do some things. Back then, Tao Zhi was one of the children who was asked to do so. He was the eldest brother in the family and needed to be a role model for his younger brothers and sisters, so the family did not allow him to learn music.

After Tao Zhi graduated from university and left his family, he did not contact his family for years. This made the Tao family reflect on it for a long time, so they did not force other children to do things they did not like.

“Grandma, that’s not what I meant…” Tao Yue was afraid that Grandma Tao would be angry. If Grandma Tao was angry with her, then Grandma Tao would be even more biased towards Tan Rou. “I don’t care about my grades. 1 just want to bring glory to the Tao family.”

Her voice became softer and softer, as if she had suffered a great grievance.

“The Tao family hasn’t fallen to the point of counting on you children to win glory.” Grandma Tao said clearly, “In the future, no one is allowed to talk about grades wherever 1 am. I’ll hold a family meeting later and tell them about this.” “Yes, 1 understand.” Tao Yue lowered her head and apologized, “I’m sorry, Grandma. I won’t do it again.”

Grandma Tao nodded and said, “Do you two have anything else to do now?”

Tan Rou said, “I’m free in the morning. I can still stay with you for some time.”

Tao Yue immediately made it clear that she had nothing to do in the morning. “Grandma, I can stay here too.”

Grandma Tao looked at the two of them and said, “I’m not feeling well. Rourou, give me a massage. Yue Yue, you can go back first.”

Tao Yue looked at Tan Rou and Grandma Tao and said, “I can give Grandma a massage too.”

Tao Yue only wanted to say something to show her filial piety, but she didn’t expect Grandma Tao to really get Tao Yue to give herself a massage.

“It’s good that Yue Yue has such filial piety.” Grandma Tao smiled. “Then you can give me a massage. When you’re tired, it’ll be your cousin’s turn.”

Tao Yue’s smile froze. Usually, it would be the others who gave her massages. Why would Tao Yue massage her? Besides, didn’t the old lady only allow Aunt Zhou to give her massages? Why is she asking them to do it instead today? Although she thought so, Tao Yue couldn’t show it. She slowly walked behind Grandma Tao and slowly reached out her piano hand to press on the old lady’s shoulder.

After a few minutes, Tao Yue felt the flesh between her thumb and forefinger turn sour. However, Grandma Tao didn’t tell her to stop, so she could only continue.

Tan Rou observed Tao Yue’s expression from the side. She had a variety of expressions. Sometimes she frowned, sometimes she bit her lips. In short, she was very unhappy.

After ten minutes, Grandma Tao still didn’t ask Tao Yue to stop, but Tao Yue couldn’t do it anymore. She had never massaged anyone before, and her mother didn’t need her to massage, so ten minutes was Tao Yue’s limit.

Tao Yue stopped and said to Grandma Tao, “Grandma, 1 just remembered that my mother asked me to do something. I won’t be able to finish massaging you this time. Let’s continue next time.”

Grandma Tao waved her hand. “Since you have something to do, hurry up and go. Don’t make your mother wait.”

After receiving the pardon, Tao Yue didn’t delay for even a minute and quickly left.

Tan Rou couldn’t help but laugh. “Second Cousin is really an interesting person.”

Grandma Tao shook her head and said, “I don’t need a massage. I just want to use this opportunity to test her. In the end, she couldn’t even pretend.”

Tan Rou went behind Grandma Tao and rolled up her sleeves. “I saw that she only massaged your shoulders just now. I’ll massage other parts of your body.” Grandma Tao smiled and said like a child asking for candy, “She didn’t give me a good massage just now. Rourou, give me another massage.”

Tan Rou was more than happy to give Grandma a massage, and she was much more professional than Tao Yue.

Grandma Tao liked Tan Rou’s massage very much. Grandma Tao always felt uncomfortable when she was old, so she often asked Aunt Zhou to give her a massage. However, after Tan Rou gave her a massage last time, Grandma Tao was not used to other people’s massages.

“Actually, I just wanted her to leave first. 1 didn’t expect her to stay so long,”

Grandma Tao said..

 

Chapter 513: 513 Not Pure

 

 

“Xiao Rou should know how she came to our Tao family, right?” Grandma Tao asked.

Tan Rou knew that Tao Yue was adopted, but she didn’t know how Tao Yue came to the Tao family.

“I heard from Dad that Tao Yue was adopted by Second Uncle and Second Aunt from the orphanage.” Tan Rou answered honestly.

“That’s true,” Grandma Tao said. “After your second aunt gave birth to your cousin, her health had been poor and she could not give birth again. However, she really wanted a daughter, so in the end, your second uncle and your second aunt went to the orphanage to adopt a child. Tao Yue was less than one year old when she was adopted. She has been with us for almost seventeen years now.”

“Grandma doesn’t seem to like Second Cousin very much.” Tan Rou said.

Grandma Tao frowned. “I really don’t like her very much. First of all, she’s not our child. I don’t like her. Secondly, she’s not a simple child.”

Tan Rou said, “Second Cousin is indeed a little scheming. On the first day we met, she took the initiative to ask me if 1 knew her. I guessed her identity at that time, but I didn’t say it. After that, she didn’t reveal her identity either.”

“She was testing you,” Grandma Tao said.

“I know.” Tan Rou gave Grandma Tao a gentle massage. “I thought she was just teasing me. I didn’t expect her to say that she didn’t know me in front of my mother and brother. We’ve already talked and seen the photos, but she still said that she didn’t know me. It’s really funny.”

“Hmmmm…” Grandma Tao sighed and said, “She has been pampered since she was young. Plus, she was the only daughter at home. She started getting more and more presumptuous. 1 remember one time when she was angry, she insisted that the servants at home lie on the ground and ride for her. Ah Zhou lectured her a few times, and she said that Ah Zhou was just a servant and had no right to control her, the eldest miss. It made Ah Zhou angry for a long time.”

“I can tell that Aunt Zhou really doesn’t like Tao Yue.” Tan Rou said.

“If it wasn’t for your second aunt’s insistence on keeping this girl, I would have sent her back to the orphanage long ago.” Grandma Tao said unhappily, “Tao Yue, this girl, her thoughts are too deep. She’s not a child of our Tao family. Even after teaching her for so many years, she still can’t become a child of our Tao family.”

Grandma Tao thought of Tan Jing. Tan Jing had also lived in the Tao family for 17 years, but no matter how much she educated her, it was useless. Her genes had already determined her character.

Tan Rou could tell that Grandma Tao really didn’t like Tao Yue. “Grandma doesn’t have to be angry because of her. No matter what, you’re her grandmother. She wouldn’t dare to disobey you.”

“I know she won’t disobey me, but I’m afraid she’ll affect you.” Grandma Tao’s heart ached for Tan Rou. “You’ve suffered so much and have just returned to our side. If you were hurt by her, how much would my heart ache for you?”

Tan Rou was very happy to hear Grandma Tao say this, but she didn’t want Grandma Tao to worry. “Grandma, Tao Yue can’t hurt me yet. She’s a little smart, but I’m not afraid of her.”

Grandma Tao smiled and said, “1 heard from your father that you know martial arts.”

When Tan Rou heard that, she laughed so hard that her stomach hurt. “I don’t know martial arts. I just learned some skills to strengthen my body.”

As they continued chatting, Grandma Tao’s mouth started to crave for something sweet again. She picked out a fresh lychee and prepared to peel it and eat it.

However, Tan Rou didn’t let her eat. “Grandma, lychees have a very high sugar content. With your current blood pressure and blood fat, it’s not suitable for you to eat lychees.” When Tao Yue brought it over, she wanted to say this. Tao Yue clearly knew that Grandma Tao couldn’t eat anything sweet, but she still sent lychees over. Tan Rou really didn’t know what Tao Yue was planning.

Grandma Tao looked at the crystal clear lychee and bargained, “I’ll only eat one.”

“Then promise me that you’ll only have one to taste them, okay?” Tan Rou compromised.

Grandma Tao immediately ate the lychee. When she wanted to eat a second one, Tan Rou had already taken the basket away. “Grandma, are you going against the doctor’s orders again?”

Grandma Tao’s eyes flickered. “I…”

“Grandma, health is more important. Do you still remember what you promised me?” Tan Rou pretended to be sad. “If Grandma’s illness relapses again after eating too many lychees, wouldn’t all my efforts be wasted?”

Grandma Tao couldn’t bear to hear this. She quickly retracted her hand. “Okay, okay, okay. I’ll definitely listen to Doctor Xiaorou.”

Tan Rou smiled. “Once you get better, I’ll cook lychee meat for you.”

Grandma Tao smiled and said, “i’ll wait for that day..”

 

Chapter 514: 514 Results

 

 

The results of this competition were slower. After all, it was a national competition, so they had to be more careful.

Li Li and the others returned to school the next day after the competition. On the day the results were announced, all the students who participated in the competition would return to the Capital because the results were announced live and trophies would be awarded on the spot.

“Xiao Rou, I miss you so much!” When Li Li saw Tan Rou, she rushed over. “You haven’t gone back to class for so many days. I feel empty around me, as if the whole world is dark.”

Tan Rou couldn’t stand her mushy words. “Where did you copy this from?”

“Is it not nice?” Li Li asked. “i thought about it all day yesterday.”

Tan Rou said, “Good thinking but don’t think about it anymore.”

Li Li still felt that what she said was not bad. If they won the award this time, she would change her motto to these words when she went back.

“The scores for this competition are combined with the scores of the team competition and the individual competition. You guys scored very high in the team competition at that time, so 1 reckon you can get a good result.” Lu Qing said.

Li Li smiled. “I don’t need much. 1 just need a reward. Even if it’s a participation certificate, it’s still good. I’ll bring it home and show it to my parents. Their eyes will light up. Besides, I’ve already told my mom that I’ll definitely win an award. My mom even prepared a glass cabinet for me at home.”

“What if there’s no participation award this time?” Tan Rou asked deliberately.”

“That doesn’t matter,” Li Li said calmly. “If I don’t get the trophy this time, my mom said she would carve one for me on a plate.”

Tan Rou patted her shoulder. “Don’t worry. There are so many trophies. You’ll get one.”

Li Li grabbed Tan Rou’s arm and said confidently, “Let’s not talk about anything else. Rourou will definitely have a trophy. At that time, we will be first in the team competition. If Rourou gets full marks in the individual competition, she will definitely be first.”

Tan Rou nodded slightly, a happy smile on her face. “Even if you don’t get first place, you can still enter the top three.”

“The lobby sister is really confident.” Tao Yue passed by them and almost laughed to death when she heard Tan Ru’s words. “Do you really think the physics competition is just a game? There are so many outstanding people. Even I can’t guarantee that I’ll be in the top three but she actually dares to say that she’s number one. She’s not afraid of losing face if she doesn’t get any results in the end.”

Tan Rou crossed her arms and said coldly, “We’re already here. Why don’t we witness it together?”

As she spoke, the host on the stage began to speak. After a few simple pleasantries, he began to talk about the results of the various teams in this competition and help all the students review.

At that time, Tao Yue’s team was ranked second in the team competition. Each of them had an additional 97 points, while Tan Rou’s team had an additional 99 points.

The team competition depended on luck and strength. If one was lucky enough to meet a strong teammate, they could also achieve good results. However, it also depended on one’s strength. If one did not have that strength, they could only be eliminated.

After reviewing the results of the team competition, it was time to announce the results of the individual competition.

The last seven contestants were all shown on the big screen. Li Li was also on the screen. In fact, her results in the individual competition weren’t very good, but her scores in the team competition were high, so her position rose a lot in an instant. She was just stuck in last place and entered the top ten in the country.

“Oh my god!” Li Li jumped up on the spot. “Did you see that? I actually made it into the top ten!”

The surrounding students who did not produce such results looked at her with envy and jealousy.

Tan Rou pulled Li Li back. “Let’s calm down first. We’ll celebrate after the results are announced. There’s room for you to get excited.”

Li Li took a few deep breaths and touched her heart that was beating fast. “i have to call my mother and tell her the good news.”

Lu Qing said, “You should do it later. It’s too noisy here.”

Li Li felt that what he said made sense. Moreover, the results of the two of them had not come out yet. She should not be too excited. She would be happy when everyone’s results were out..

 

Chapter 515: 515 Grand Prize

 

 

Lu Qing was also on the list. He was ranked seventh. Originally, his individual results were not bad, but his scores in the team competition were not that high. If he was on the same team as Tan Rou and Li Li, he would definitely be in the top three.

Lu Qing was very satisfied with this result. Whether it was good or not, he had achieved it himself. Moreover, as long as he entered the top ten, he could participate in the international competition. At that time, he still had a chance.

The first three places were also announced according to the countdown. The third place was a boy, and the second place was Tao Yue. However, the first place was never announced.

When Tao Yue saw that she was in second place, she was very unwilling. Although this result was already excellent, she still hadn’t gotten first place. In this world, only first place was worthy of her.

“What happened? Why isn’t the first place announced yet?” Li Li couldn’t wait any longer. The results of both Lu Qing and her were out, but Tan Ron’s hadn’t appeared yet. This made her a little worried.

“It seems that you have made a wasted trip today. The first place hasn’t been announced yet,” Tao Yue said mockingly. “It can’t be that my eldest cousin is the first place.”

“Why can’t our Rourou be first?” Li Li said angrily. “And we won first place in the team competition. As long as Xiao Rou performs normally, she will definitely win first place.”

“Eldest cousin, your friend really believes in you.” Tao Yue rolled her eyes. “But I think you should go back early. Isn’t today Uncle’s birthday? Why don’t you head back to celebrate it with her first?”

Tan Rou actually didn’t want to come today. She wanted to celebrate her father’s birthday at home. Even if she didn’t come, as long as she won an award, the organizers would still send the trophy to her home. However, her parents insisted that she must come. The birthday celebration could be a little later, but they wanted her to be here first.

Tao Zheng drove Tan Rou over. He couldn’t enter the competition venue, so he waited outside. Tan Rou came over alone to meet up with Li Li and the others.

Tan Rou ignored Tao Yue. She only hoped that the results would be announced as soon as possible so that she could go back to celebrate her father’s birthday.

The big screen slowly rolled, revealing the first place’s score. 199 points, which meant that the first place had only one point deducted.

After Li Li saw the score, she was very excited. “Rourou, you will definitely get first place! That point would definitely be deducted from the team competition.”

Tao Yue continued to make sarcastic remarks. “Maybe someone else’s results are better.”

“How did you get second place?” Li Li looked at her and mocked. “It couldn’t be copied, right? The total score for both the team and individual competitions was 100 points. The highest score for the individual competition was 99 points. No matter how good the results of others were, they could only get 100 points. How could there be a score higher than 199 points?”

Tao Yue suddenly realized that there were only three 99-point contestants in the team competition. However, the result of the 99-point boy in the team competition was out and he was ranked one place ahead of Li Li. If no one scored 101 points, then the person with an overall score of 199 would be Tan Rou. Unfortunately, the total score was only 100 points.

The big screen rolled to an end. The first name was written in bold golden font, which was very eye-catching.

On the big screen was written Tan Rou, with 99 points in the team competition and 100 points in the individual competition. Overall, she was ranked first.

Next to her was her photo of her participation certificate.

Li Li looked at Tao Yue. “Did you see who got first place?”

Tao Yue glared at Li Li angrily and said in an unfriendly tone, “Did you get the first place. Why are you so excited?”

“Aiya.” Li Li walked up to Tao Yue. “As long as you don’t get first place, I’ll be happy to see whoever gets first place.”

Tan Ron’s principal excitedly sent a message to the school’s leadership group, including all three of their results, especially Tan Ron’s first place with a row of golden words. He attached a few images with it.

After the results were announced, it was time for the awards ceremony. Not only were there trophies, but there were also bonuses. The prize money for the first place was 200,000 yuan, and the following prizes were deducted by 10,000 yuan for each place.

However, this was only the prize money given by the organizers and not the prize money given by the school. Under normal circumstances, as long as a student achieved results in a national competition, the school would also give some cash prize. It would definitely not be lesser than the amount given by the organizers.

At that time, the principal had also promised to give Tan Rou and the others a bonus. When they returned to school this time, they would receive a huge bonus.

The reporters were ready for an interview. Seeing this, Tan Rou prepared to leave..

 

Chapter 516: 516 Did She Really Lose Her Memory?

 

 

“Our schools have achieved great results this time!” The principal smiled, “Don’t be in a hurry to go back this afternoon. After the interview, I’ll treat everyone to a meal at the best restaurant in the Capital.”

Tan Rou did not have the mood to stay for dinner. “I’m sorry, Principal. I have to leave first.”

The principal said, “There will be an interview later. You won first place. How can you leave early?”

“Today is my father’s birthday. I have to go back and celebrate his birthday. Principal, you can tell me about the interview.” Tan Rou said as she walked away.

When the principal heard Tan Rou was returning to celebrate her father’s birthday, he couldn’t ask her to stay. “Go celebrate your father’s birthday quickly. I’ll help you with the interview.”

Tan Rou put the trophy that had just been awarded into her bag. “I’m leaving.” After saying that, he slipped out the door when the reporters weren’t paying attention.

Tao Yue was overjoyed to see Tan Rou leave. Normally, the reporters would interview the first place, but now that the first place had left, the reporters would turn to interview the second place.

Although Tao Yue was second, it didn’t affect her desire to be interviewed. She quietly touched up her makeup and adjusted her dress while waiting for the reporters to come over for an interview.

Tan Rou thought that she had already slipped away. When she reached the door, she was stopped by a few old men with white hair.

“Little girl, it really is you!” When one of the old men saw her, his eyes were red as he said, “I haven’t seen you in these few years. How have you been?”

Tan Rou knew that she would meet these old men. As long as she went to the capital to compete, these old men would definitely be aware of it. However, she did not want to admit it immediately. She wanted to tease them for a while. “What’s the matter, grandpas? Can’t find the toilet?” Tan Rou asked innocently. The old men looked at each other and asked Tan Rou, “Don’t you recognize us?” Tan Rou frowned and pretended to be thinking hard. After thinking for a long time, she still shook her head. “I don’t seem to remember where I met you.”

At this moment, Tao Zheng, waiting outside the door, also walked over. When he saw a few strange old men surrounding his sister, he said angrily. “What’s wrong with you, old people? Why are you surrounding a little girl?”

The few old men immediately stepped back and apologized, “We’re sorry. We thought this little girl looked familiar, so we came to say hello.”

“Third Sister, do you know them?” Tao Zheng asked Tan Rou.

“Third Sister? Aren’t you an only child?” One of the old men asked curiously. “Where did you come from? Could you be her cousin?”

When Tao Zheng heard the words of these strange old men, he said angrily, “She’s my biological sister! What cousin? Who are you? If you repeat something strange, 1’11 call the police.”

Tan Rou pulled Tao Zheng back. “Forget it, Second Brother. These old men don’t seem to be in their right minds. Let’s not call the police. Today is Dad’s birthday; let’s go back and celebrate his birthday!”

The old men were heartbroken. “Little girl, not only do you not recognize us, but you also say we are mentally ill. This really makes us sad.”

Tan Rou sneered in her heart. The incident back then not only made her sad, but it also hurt her body. Now, she did not want to return to that place, so she would pretend that she did not know these old men.

Although these old men treated her well and like a granddaughter, Tan Rou still wanted to return to her family and did not want others to ruin her current life.

“Second brother, let’s go!” Tan Rou dragged Tao Zheng away. “Goodbye, grandpas!” After saying that, she ran away like a gust of wind, afraid the old men behind him would catch up.

“I’m sure that that’s her!” The impatient old man said.

“But she doesn’t remember us,” said another.

“I’m so sad. 1 treated her like my granddaughter, but she doesn’t remember Grandpa.” The red-eyed old man finally cried.

After Tan Rou got into the car, she rolled down the window and said to Tao Zheng, “Second Brother, just start the car first. After I’m done talking, you can drive away.”

Tao Zheng didn’t understand what she wanted to do, but he did as she said.

Tan Rou looked out the window and shouted, “Y’all are getting older and older! Hurry up and cut off your beards!”

 

 

Chapter 517: 517 Grand Scene

 

 

When the old men heard Tan Ron’s words, they immediately realized that Tan Ron had recognized them, so they wanted to chase after her and make her stay.

However, they were old and their legs were not convenient. By the time they reached there, Tao Zheng had already driven the car a few hundred meters away.

“Does she know us?” one of them asked.

The other one rubbed his eyes. “That’s great. She still remembers us.”

Tao Zheng, who was driving, was very confused. “Rourou, do you really know those strange old men?”

“I know them. 1 used to know them.” Tan Rou said.

“However, 1 don’t want to talk about the past now. When the time is right, 1’11 tell you everything.”

Although Tao Zheng was curious, he respected his sister’s thoughts. As long as his sister didn’t take the initiative to say it, he wouldn’t force her.

Before they went to the banquet, Tan Rou and Tao Zheng still needed to change their clothes. Tao Zhi was waiting for them in the cloakroom. He had already changed into a well-ironed wine-red suit and looked very handsome.

Tan Rou teased, “Is Big Brother trying to steal Daddy’s limelight by dressing like this?””

Tao Zhi chuckled. “Actually, I didn’t want to dress like this, but there will be many business partners here today. I have to dress like this.”

Tao Zheng picked up the suit on the chair. “To be honest, I’ve worn a suit more often in the past twenty years than in these few months.”

Tao Zhi said, “Don’t worry too much, because you’ll wear it more in the future.”

Tao Zheng went into the fitting room to change his clothes. A few makeup artists and stylists came over to help Tan Rou style. Today was Mr. Tao’s birthday, a very festive day, so the whole family had to wear red clothes.

Tan Ron’s gown was a dark red dress. This gown was elegant. Wearing it and a pair of high heels made her look like she was going to walk the red carpet.

Tao Zhi and Tao Zheng protected Tan Rou as they entered the venue. The three siblings were very outstanding. As soon as they entered the venue, they attracted the attention of everyone.

“Are those the eldest young master, second young master, and eldest miss of the Tao family? She’s incredibly good-looking!”

“The young master of the Tao family and the young miss look so alike. If it weren’t for the difference in age, I would have thought that they were twins.” “The second young master is also very handsome. He looks like the current head of the Tao family.”

“I still think that the eldest miss is the most beautiful. As expected of the real eldest miss of the Tao family. This appearance and this cold temperament are something that no one can imitate.”

Tan Rou didn’t like smiling which gave her a cold look.

“Young Master Tao, Second Young Master, Young Miss, long time no see!” The two of them came over to greet them.

When Tao Zhi and Tao Zheng saw one of them, they immediately shielded Tan Rou behind them. “Third Young Master Zhuang, long time no see!”

Actually, Tao Zheng had met Zhuang Liu once on the plane. At that time, he was very angry with Zhuang Liu. Fortunately, Zhuang Liu, this eyesore, did not appear in front of them.

Zhuang Liu was still in a wheelchair today, but the person beside him was not Xiao Mo, but a young man who looked a little like him. Zhuang Liu was the third in the family. The person beside him was his cousin, Zhuang Che.

After Zhuang Che saw Tan Rou, his gaze never left her. He had heard that the real eldest daughter of the Tao family was very beautiful. He did not expect her to be so beautiful. She had the demeanor of the number one beauty in the capital back then. By the way, the number one beauty in the capital was Tan Ron’s mother.

Tan Rou did not like Zhuang Che’s stare. She walked behind Tao Zhi and whispered, “There are too many people here. Let’s go first.”

Tao Zhi really wanted to ask her, ‘Aren’t you going to talk to Zhuang Liu?’

However, on second thought, wasn’t it a good thing that their sister didn’t talk to Zhuang Liu?

“We still have things to do, so we won’t chat with the two young masters.” Tao Zhi looked at Zhuang Liu with a smile. “Third Young Master Zhuang, let’s talk about it next time.”

Zhuang Che’s expression did not look too good. What did the young master of the Tao family mean? Didn’t you see him? Why did he only greet Zhuang Liu?

“Brother All Che!” Tao Yue jogged over and greeted Zhuang Che sweetly, “You’re here today too?”

“That’s right, Sister Yueyue. Today is the Tao family’s head’s 50th birthday. How could 1 miss such an important occasion?” Zhuang Che smiled..

 

Chapter 518: 518 Change of Target

 

 

As Zhuang Che spoke, he was still staring at Tan Ron. He felt that Tan Ron was too cute. When Tan Rou saw that he was looking at her, she actually hid behind her brother in embarrassment. There were not many innocent and cute girls these days.

Tao Yue noticed Zhuang Che’s gaze and shifted her gaze to Tan Rou. She recognized the gown Tan Rou was wearing at a glance.

There were only two new limited edition gowns from the VP family this month, and the price was unusually high.

Tao Yue had her eyes on this dress for a long time, but the price was too high. She didn’t dare to ask her mother for it. Tao Yue had always been an obedient, sensible, and thrifty child. If she bought this dress, people would definitely make a fuss about it.

But why could Tan Rou wear this gown? This was not in line with the Tao family’s usual spending habits.

“Eldest cousin’s gown is not cheap, right? I heard that one set costs eight million yuan. Uncle and Auntie are really generous to buy this dress for the lobby sister,” Tao Yue said jealously.

Tan Rou did not know the price of the gown. She knew it was not cheap, but she did not expect it to cost eight million.

“I bought this gown. If you like it too, let your brother buy it.” Tao Zhi said coldly.

“My brother doesn’t have that much money to buy me such a luxurious dress,” Tao Yue said sadly.

“That’s your brother’s business.” Tao Zhi pulled Tan Rou. “We still have things to do so we won’t chat with you guys.”

When they passed by Zhuang Liu, Tan Rou secretly touched Zhuang Liu’s shoulder with her finger as a greeting.

Zhuang Liu’s heart softened. He hadn’t seen her for many days, but Xiao Rou remembered him. He was happy that she did so.

Coincidentally, Xiao Mo had just finished his work and returned. Zhuang Liu gestured for him to push the wheelchair and follow them.

Zhuang Che’s gaze followed Tan Rou. His original target was Tao Yue. Although Tao Yue was the adopted daughter of the Tao family, they only had one daughter. When he married Tao Yue in the future, the Tao family would definitely treat him well.

However, his goal changed when he found out that the Tao family had a biological daughter, and that this biological daughter was the daughter of the Tao family’s head. As long as he could marry Tan Rou, he would definitely be the next head of the Zhuang family.

“Brother All Che!” Tao Yue saw that Zhuang Che was looking at Tan Rou and said angrily, “Why are you ignoring me when I’m talking to you?””

Zhuang Che returned to his senses and smiled, “Yueyue, your eldest cousin is quite good-looking.”

Tao Yue wasn’t blind. She knew Tan Rou was pretty. But what did Zhuang Che mean by that? Did he fall for Tan Rou?

“Brother All Che, don’t tell me you’ve fallen in love with my cousin? Do you want to marry her?” Tao Yue asked him directly.

Tao Yue could not let Zhuang Che marry Tan Rou. Zhuang Che was the candidate for the next head of the Zhuang family. Although the old man’s favorite grandson was Zhuang Liu, Zhuang Liu was a person with a disability who did not have long to live. There was no way the old man would give the position of the head of the family to Zhuang Liu.

Other than Zhuang Liu, Zhuang Che was the most suitable candidate to take over as the head of the Zhuang family. If Tao Yue could marry Zhuang Che, she would become the mistress of the Zhuang family after Zhuang Che became the head of the family. Then, she could eliminate her identity as an adopted daughter and become the mistress of a high and mighty family. She would no longer have to hide herself.

She had been in contact with Zhuang Che since a long time ago. Zhuang Che was also very good to her. He called her ‘Sister Yueyue’ every day. She thought that Zhuang Che liked her. Now, it seemed that Zhuang Che did not like anyone. He only liked her status.

“You’re getting way ahead of things.” Zhuang Che couldn’t let Tao Yue know what he was thinking about. “1 feel a big family like ours should make more friends. Your cousins have just returned and are not familiar with the capital yet. I can help them.”

“Then why did Brother Ah Che only say that Cousin is beautiful?” Tao Yue was not stupid. How could she not understand what Zhuang Che was implying?

“Yueyue, although your cousin is good-looking, she’s not as good as you in all aspects! You’re the number one socialite in Capital, right?” Zhuang Che coaxed Tao Yue patiently.

“Where did your cousin live since she was young? What kind of education did she receive? Can she be compared to you?”

 

Chapter 519: 519 Picking Trouble Again

 

 

Zhuang Che did not want to talk to Tao Yue right now because Tao Yue was really outstanding. Although Tao Yue wasn’t as pretty as Tan Rou, she was still pretty. Moreover, Tao Yue’s grades were excellent. She was always the first in the grade and knew several languages. She was also a capable young lady.

Tao Yue was going to participate in the International Pianist Competition. It was not a place that ordinary people could go. Only the best young pianists in the world could go. All the contestants could not be older than 20 years old. Although Tao Yue was not the youngest, very few people could surpass her age.

Zhuang Che did not want to lose such an excellent candidate for marriage. If he couldn’t take down the eldest daughter of the Tao family, he could take down the second daughter. As long as he could marry the daughters of the Tao family, his position as the head of the family would be stable.

Initially, Tan Rou felt that Tan Rou could not be compared to her. However, the piano incident and today’s physics competition results made her more vigilant. Tan Rou was more outstanding than she had imagined. If she did not work hard, she might lose the title of ‘The Capital’s number one socialite.’

“Cousin is also very outstanding,” Tao Yue said.

Zhuang Che was not bothered by her polite words. “Let’s go in quickly. Your cousin and the others are already far away.”

Then, he chased after Tao Rou.

Tao Yue was furious. That damned Tan Rou had snatched her things the moment she came back. Not only did she snatch Yuanxi Manor and all of the new jewelry, but she was also snatching her man now. Did Tao Rou have any shame?

Conversely, Tan Rou became the center of attention when she entered the venue.

The people present were all important figures in the capital. Many of them had seen Tao Zhi before and recognized him as the young master of the Tao family. If that was the case, the person beside him must be the second young master Tao Zheng. That girl must be the real eldest daughter of the legendary Tao family.

“The eldest daughter of the Tao family is exquisite! That red dress really suits her skin color. She looks fair and beautiful,” a lady praised.

“If I were to wear that dress, I would probably look like a red sausage.”

“Didn’t they say that she was mistaken when she was young? I heard that her adoptive parents had bad morals and the child they raised had an evil character. Moreover, she had always been a gangster. Why didn’t she look like a hooligan today?”

“I think the eldest daughter of the Tao family has an elegant and cold temperament. She doesn’t look like a hooligan at all.”

Their discussion was very subtle. After all, Tan Rou was the eldest daughter of the Tao family. Offending her would mean offending the entire Tao family, which was not good for them.

However, some brainless people liked to talk loudly.

“I was wondering who it was. So it’s the eldest daughter of the Tao family, after all!” Meng Xiao already knew Tan Ron’s identity, but she was still angry that Tan Rou had snatched her presidential suite that day and forced her to go home. She was even scolded by her grandfather and locked up for several days. She was only released today to get some fresh air.

Tan Rou really admired Meng Xiao and Tao Yue. She admired Meng Xiao for being so brainless. Why didn’t she look around to see where she was right now? She was looking for trouble right away. Wasn’t she afraid of offending others? She also admired Tao Yue. What kind of drug did Tao Yue give Meng Xiao to make Meng Xiao listen to her so much? She kept calling her ‘the eldest daughter of the Tao family.’

“Miss Meng, are you trying to snatch the presidential suite from me, or are you trying to snatch my title as the eldest daughter of the Tao family?” Tan Rou asked with a faint smile.

Meng Xiao’s expression changed. “Eldest Miss sure knows how to joke. Why would I steal your title as the Eldest Miss of the Tao family?

“You keep bringing up the title of the eldest daughter of the Tao family. Those who don’t know better would think you like this title.” Tan Rou continued, “If you like it, I can give this title to you.”

“Xiao Rou, what happened?” Tao Zhi walked forward and asked.

Tan Rou said, “It’s nothing important. It’s just that Second Brother, and I met Second Miss Meng the other day when we came back. At that time, Second Miss Meng insisted on having our room. We didn’t give it to her, so she used Second Cousin’s identity as the eldest daughter of the Tao family to pressure us and make us give in.”

Her words instantly tied both Meng Xiao and Tao Yue together. Since they were best friends, they should be mentioned together.

Tao Zheng added, “That’s what Second Miss Meng back then..”

 

Chapter 520: 520 Stupidity

 

 

Since Tan Ron and Tao Zheng had spoken like this, it was definitely true that Meng Xiao had gone to the Tao Family Hotel to cause trouble.

The guests who were present started talking at once, even flipping through some of the things that Meng Xiao had done in the past.

“Meng Xiao is really a harmless person who doesn’t fear anything. Does she think that the Meng family is too powerful now and wants to reduce the strength of the Meng family?”

“In the past, it was Meng Xiao who offended someone and caused the Meng family to hit rock bottom for a long time. Now that Meng Xiao has returned and offended the Tao family, does she really want the Meng family to disappear?”

“I’m starting to wonder if Meng Xiao is the biological daughter of the Meng family. Could it be that she was also mistaken when she was young?”

“I don’t think Meng Xiao is the biological daughter of the Meng family. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be so stupid.”

They did not dare to talk about the eldest daughter of the Tao family, but they dare talk about Meng Xiao, the daughter who had been exiled by the Meng family. In any case, the Meng family would not offend them for Meng Xiao.

When Meng Xiao heard others call her ‘stupid’, she was furious. She hated it when people called her stupid, so she blamed it on Tan Rou. “Tan Rou, did you expose this on purpose?”

This time, even Tao Zheng was speechless. How could someone admit that they went to someone else’s hotel to cause trouble? Everyone was right when they said that Meng Xiao was stupid.

“If you didn’t do it, I wouldn’t be able to tell even if 1 wanted to.” Tan Rou found it very funny. “Besides, we were fine when we left. It was you, Second A4.iss Meng, who jumped out to block the way and cause trouble. Now, how did it become me who deliberately exposed you?”

“Do you think I care about greeting you?” Meng Xiao never spoke without thinking.

“Well, then you shouldn’t get in my way. Today is my father’s birthday. I don’t want to argue with you. Please move aside!” Tan Rou said coldly.

“I won’t move!” Meng Xiao felt that she had been losing face for the past few days. She had to get it back today!

“Is Meng Xiao crazy? How dare she cause trouble at the head of the Tao family’s birthday banquet?”

“I think the Meng family is finished.”

“Is Old Master Meng too old to care about things? Why would he agree to Meng Xiao’s return?”

Tan Rou was a little angry. Just as she was about to make a move, she was stopped by someone.

“Meng Xiao!” An angry shout silenced the noisy crowd. Then, a young woman in a dark blue dress walked over quickly in high heels.

After Meng Xiao saw her, his calf and stomach were trembling, “Big. Big Sister!”

“Meng Xiao, apologize to the young master and young lady of the Tao family right now!” Meng Si walked over angrily and said sternly.

Meng Xiao pursed her lips and didn’t say anything.

Meng Si wished she could slap this idiot out of the venue. She shouldn’t have brought Meng Xiao here today. If her grandfather hadn’t asked her to bring Meng Xiao here to introduce her to the socialites of the city, she would never have let Meng Xiao come out of the house.

“I’m really sorry.” Meng Si smiled apologetically at Tan Rou and the others. “My sister has been overseas for too long and doesn’t understand the rules here. It’s our fault for offending you today. I apologize on her behalf.”

“Director Meng, why should you apologize to her for offending someone?” Tao Zhi asked.

Meng Si had already started to manage the company at home. Although she was a girl, she was no different from a man. It could be said that if the Meng family lost Meng Si, half of their family would collapse. Tao Zhi respected this powerful woman.

Meng Si said, “Young Master Tao, it’s a small matter. I’ll just apologize on her behalf. There’s no need to keep holding on to it. Moreover, today is your father’s birthday. Are you really going to be unhappy because of this?”

“Do you think it’s a small matter that your sister caused trouble at my father’s birthday party?” Tan Rou was very dissatisfied with Meng Si’s attitude. “She didn’t apologize when she did something wrong, and she asked you, the elder sister, to apologize instead. Is this how the Meng family handles things?”

Her aura was very strong. For a moment, everyone was silent. Only the soft music was left in the venue.

“Miss Tao, you’re thinking too much.” Meng Si’s expression was ugly. “Today is your father’s birthday, and I don’t want to quarrel here. I’ll apologize on behalf of my sister and let this matter go. If you’re not happy with it, then let’s set a place another day. 1’11 let my sister truly apologize to you and admit her mistake. What do you think?”

Tan Rou could tell that Meng Si was saying this on purpose. She couldn’t understand why a smart person like Meng Si would be so stupid about this. After thinking about it, there was only one possibility. Meng Si wanted to show her how powerful she was.

In Meng Si’s eyes, Tan Rou was just a wild girl who had just been recognized by the socialites of this town..