Chapter 113: The Sun Rose from the West Today

Shen Xuejun said, “Do you think I want to invite her? Her name is on this invitation, and that master has a strange temperament. If he invites someone and they don’t show up, I’m afraid your impression in his mind will be ruined!”

This invitation clearly listed the names Shen Xuejun, Liu Shuhua, Shen Tingting, and Shen Chutang.

If Shen Chutang doesn’t go, wouldn’t that be a loss of face for them?

Shen Duoduo beside them looked enviously at Shen Xuejun. “Uncle, why don’t you let me go instead of Shen Chutang?”

Shen Tingting nodded. “Right, the young master doesn’t even know Shen Chutang. Duoduo can just pretend to be her!”

Shen Xuejun snapped, “Nonsense! When has our family ever been invited by that master to a banquet? This time he’s finally invited us—don’t cause any trouble, or none of us can bear the consequences!”

Naturally, Shen Duoduo wanted to go and couldn’t help but plead with Grandmother Shen, “Grandma, I want to go too.”

Grandmother Shen had her own calculations. If that master took a liking to either Shen Tingting or Shen Duoduo, it would bring great honor to the Shen family.

“Xuejun, arrange for Duoduo to go with you.”

Shen Xuejun frowned. “Mom, Shen Chutang is somewhat well-known at the affiliated middle school. Everyone knows her name and what she looks like. Do you think that master wouldn’t know? Even if we fooled him this time, what about later? We can’t take that risk. Since the invitation specifically named Shen Chutang, it has to be her. If Duoduo wants to go, she can come along, but if they stop her, there’s nothing we can do.”

Grandmother Shen agreed after hearing the logic.

Shen Duoduo pouted unhappily. But since the legendary young master hadn’t invited her, she couldn’t enter directly and had to follow Shen Xuejun’s orders.

The next morning, while having breakfast, Shen Chutang casually mentioned the matter to Lu Beiqin.

“You’re going to Linlang Manor in a couple of days?”

Lu Beiqin nodded. “Yes, the young master Shi is attending a banquet there.”

Shen Chutang recalled that Shen Xuejun had given her the address for Linlang Manor. “Shen Xuejun messaged me last night, but I don’t want to go.”

Lu Beiqin lowered his head and sipped his porridge. “I heard this banquet is hosted by that young master.”

“Oh, I see.”

Shen Chutang still wasn’t interested.

Lu Beiqin continued, “The Miss Shi will probably go too. She doesn’t have many friends and might invite you along. If you go, I can pick you up afterward.”

Just then, Shi Hanchan also sent a message, confirming what Lu Beiqin said.

The young girl was excited about attending the masked ball and wanted Shen Chutang’s help to pick a dress so they could go together.

Shen Chutang finally agreed.

Seeing her consent, a meaningful glint flashed through Lu Beiqin’s eyes.

When Shen Chutang arrived at school, she saw Shen Tingting blocking the stairway. She ignored her and walked past.

“Big sister, I was wrong last night. Please forgive me. I won’t dare do it again.”

Shen Chutang scoffed. “Strange, the sun hasn’t risen in the west today.”

Shen Tingting forced a smile, holding a breakfast. “Big sister, I bought this for you. It’s delicious. I got up early this morning to buy it.”

“No need. I’m afraid you poisoned it.”

Shen Tingting’s smile stiffened for a moment, but she endured it.

If Shen Chutang doesn’t attend the banquet, it will be troublesome.

She didn’t want the young master to think poorly of their family beforehand.

“Big sister, don’t say that. I just want to make amends.”

With a smile, Shen Tingting added, “By the way, Father said he’s attending the banquet tomorrow night. I’ve already prepared a dress for you.”

Shen Chutang finally understood why she was so eager—everything was about the banquet tomorrow.

“If I don’t go, wouldn’t that be exactly what you want?”

“Big sister, we’re family, right?”

Shen Chutang curled her lips. “Then show me your sincerity.”

Shen Tingting gritted her teeth, unwilling to lose her temper. “What sincerity?”

Shen Chutang smiled faintly. “Today, the cleanliness of the common area in Class Z depends on you. If you do well, I’ll definitely attend tomorrow night.”

Although Shen Chutang had already decided to go to the banquet, she deliberately didn’t let Shen Tingting know.

That night, everyone saw Shen Tingting cleaning the common area all by herself.

Even in Class A, she usually had others to help; she had never done such hard work before!

No one expected Shen Chutang to dare treat her like this!

But for now, Shen Tingting could only endure.