Shocking! A Hong Kong socialite gave birth to three heirs to a wealthy family.

Chapter 45 I am Gu Jinxing, your suitor.

Shen Wancheng ignored Shen Yao's winks and glares.

She told Xu Pingtao, "When we were little, only my maternal grandmother came to visit us, but other families had maternal grandfathers. Yao Yao asked my mother, 'Where is our maternal grandfather?'"

Shen Wancheng paused here.

Xu Pingtao pressed further, "What did your mother say?"

Shen Yao turned to look at Xu Pingtao and said expressionlessly, "My mom said her dad died a long time ago."

Xu Pingtao was so angry that he choked, but he couldn't refute Xu Lan, who was no longer alive.

After all, anyone would assume someone is dead if they haven't been heard from for twenty or thirty years.

Shen Yao knew that her words had offended Shen Pingtao, but she didn't feel that anything was wrong with it; in fact, she even felt a little pleased.

As if she knew nothing, she asked Shen Wancheng in a low voice, "So this old Mr. Xu knew that he was the same age as our maternal grandfather, yet he showed no sense of distance at all, allowing others to spread rumors and tarnish my sister's reputation for no reason."

Shen Yao's voice was lowered, but clearly not low enough, so not only Shen Wancheng could hear it, but Xu Pingtao could also hear it.

Shen Wancheng pursed her lips, suppressing a smile, and secretly observed Xu Pingtao's reaction. She noticed that Xu Pingtao, who was quite old, had his ears turn red after Shen Yao's few words.

I don't know if he was angry or embarrassed.

Shen Wancheng decided that she still had to speak up for Xu Pingtao. Since Shen Yao wanted to play the good cop, she naturally had to play the bad cop.

She spoke in a low voice, but actually quite loudly, "I feel like he was talking as if he were our maternal grandfather."

Shen Yao's eyes widened. "Huh? A person can come back to life after being dead for decades?"

Shen Wancheng kept a close eye on Xu Pingtao's reaction, noticing that while Xu Pingtao appeared to be drinking tea, he was actually listening intently to the sisters' conversation.

Shen Wancheng added, "If there is some unspeakable reason why I cannot return to my hometown, my family might just consider me dead."

"Oh, that's possible, but no matter how many unspeakable difficulties there are, they can find an opportunity after decades. It's obvious that they never thought of it. When our mother was alive, she always talked about how difficult it was for Grandma and her in the past. It was only because Grandpa was missing and there was no man in the family that she was bullied."

"You're right."

After Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao finished speaking, they both secretly watched Xu Pingtao's reaction.

Xu Pingtao's expression was somewhat helpless and dejected because of Shen Yao's words.

But I have no regrets.

That's true, how could he possibly regret it?

For two or three decades in Hong Kong, he had a beautiful wife, wealth and power, and a house full of children and grandchildren; if given the choice again, Shen Pingtao would still make the same choice: abandon his wife and children.

Thinking about all this, Shen Wancheng's previous goodwill towards Xu Pingtao vanished completely.

Shen Wancheng felt that as long as she was Shen Lan's daughter, she had the right to fight for the compensation that belonged to Xu Lan. She could accept the benefits she received from Xu Pingtao with a clear conscience, but she could not easily forgive Xu Pingtao, this unqualified father, on behalf of Xu Lan.

At this moment, Shen Yao also grasped Shen Wancheng's hand, which was placed at her side, and Shen Wancheng looked at Shen Yao.

Shen Yao's expression was indifferent. Her thoughts were similar to Shen Wancheng's. She winked at Shen Wancheng, the meaning being simple and clear: she would listen to her sister.

At this moment, Shen Wancheng was even more grateful to have Shen Yao by her side. As she calculated the gains and losses, her cold heart could feel a touch of warmth.

Shen Wancheng knew that her reason for wanting to get back the compensation that Xu Lan deserved was not very convincing, but she had to think this way so that she could benefit from Xu Pingtao without feeling guilty.

Shen Wancheng became more determined in her beliefs because of Shen Yao's support and companionship.

People really need to feel recognized.

Xu Pingtao remained silent for a long time before speaking again, his tone serious and formal.

"Wancheng, Yaoyao, I am your maternal grandfather."

Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao suddenly looked up at Xu Pingtao.

They are all smart people. Even if they didn't know before, Xu Pingtao should have a better understanding now that he's mentioned this much.

Therefore, Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao did not show much surprise when Xu Pingtao admitted this identity.

They watched Xu Pingtao silently, waiting for him to continue.

Xu Pingtao continued, "I know you've caused your grandmother and mother suffering all these years, but I also..."

Xu Pingtao instinctively wanted to play the victim and say that he had it tough too, but under Shen Wancheng's clear and cold gaze, he swallowed those words and couldn't say them. In the end, Xu Pingtao could only smile helplessly.

“No matter what, I am your maternal grandfather. We are related by blood. I hope you can acknowledge me and give me a chance to make up for the mistakes I have made over the years.”

Shen Yao turned to look at Shen Wancheng, clearly indicating that she would listen to her sister whether she acknowledged or not.

Shen Wancheng kept looking at Xu Pingtao without saying a word.

Xu Pingtao continued, "Wancheng, didn't you just say that anyone who doesn't acknowledge an elder like me is a fool?"

"Because I just felt that you are not only rich, but also an approachable and respectable elder."

Shen Wancheng meant that she didn't know you were her long-dead and irresponsible grandfather, so she thought you were a wealthy but approachable elder. Now that she knows your true identity, she no longer thinks that way.

Shen Wancheng's words were not merely a ploy to lure Xu Pingtao into a trap. If it were the real Xu Lan and her two daughters here, they would also have the same attitude towards Xu Pingtao. Even if they wanted to accept it, they wouldn't be able to let it go immediately.

Xu Pingtao is a businessman who has seen many ups and downs, and he will not change his mind just because of Shen Wancheng's words.

He bluntly stated,

“But I really am your grandfather. It doesn’t matter how you viewed me before, it’s all reasonable. But I hope you can give me a chance to treat you well. I’m not approachable to everyone, it’s only because you are my granddaughters that I’m like this. If you acknowledge me as your father, I will make it up to you even more.”

Shen Wancheng pulled Shen Yao to her feet.

"I'm sorry, Yao Yao and I are both very confused right now. Can we give you an answer after we've thought it through?"

"Of course. I'm worried that the media might find your place and stake it out. If there's any danger, we'll arrange for someone to stand guard downstairs. Just tell them what you've decided."

"it is good."

After Shen Wancheng agreed, she and Shen Yao planned to go back together.

Xu Pingtao also stood up, "I'll arrange for a driver to take you back."

Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao walked to the door and found that Gu Jinxing's car was still parked in the yard, and Gu Jinxing was still sitting inside.

Shen Wancheng's expression immediately darkened.

Why is Gu Jinxing such a persistent ghost?

Shen Wancheng took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to curse, walked to Gu Jinxing's car, and said to Gu Jinxing.

“Mr. Gu, given your status, you and I, who come from a rural area on the mainland, would never have crossed paths. What happened before was an accident. I hope we can both forget what happened before and just treat each other as strangers, without disturbing each other’s lives.”

Gu Jinxing looked at Shen Wancheng, his dark eyes as deep as black holes, showing no sign that he was blind.

"Okay, I can pretend that what happened before never happened."

Shen Wancheng breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, finally able to leave with peace of mind, but then she heard Gu Jinxing say something else.

"Now, as strangers, let me introduce myself. I am Gu Jinxing, your suitor."