Chapter 747 - 357: Godmother, Stepsister, and the Hefty Name-Change Fee!
The banquet begins.
At the main seat sits Bai Yulan’s mother, Bai Yun.
Bai Yun looks to be only in her fifties, but is actually sixty-six.
Her slightly gray hair is meticulously combed,
wearing a dark red Chinese qipao, with a string of pearls with excellent qualities around her neck.
Just sitting quietly, she exudes an aura of elegance and opulence.
Yet when she looks at Jiang Tao, her gaze is gentle and filled with a smile.
The more she looks, the more she finds this young man pleasing; the more she looks, the more satisfied she feels.
"Xiao Jiang, and He Jing, my dear girl, don’t hold back, eat more."
Bai Yun gestured at the sumptuous dishes on the table, her tone as loving as if addressing her own younger generation.
"It’s all thanks to your warning, Xiao Jiang, otherwise our Yulan would have been in great danger this time..."
As Bai Yun spoke, her voice choked slightly, leaving the rest unsaid.
But everyone present understood the severity of today’s news about the landslide accident at a certain scenic spot in Ganxi.
Tens of thousands of cubic meters of earth buried the entire inn in ruins!
If anyone was in the inn, unless heaven blessed them, the chance of survival was nearly zero!
Jiang Tao’s early morning call saved dozens of lives, including Bai Yulan!
Plus the previous time falling into the reservoir, this was already the second time!
Bai Yulan’s fortunes this year seemed rather unfavorable.
Because of this, Jiang Tao thought to give her a wrist bracelet of River Stone beads, hoping it would bring her a little more luck.
"Brother Xiao Jiang, I’ve already owed you two lives, I’m afraid I can’t repay them in this lifetime."
Bai Yulan changed into a more homely fragrant long dress tonight, losing some of the sharpness from the business world, gaining a touch of softness.
She raised her glass of red wine, looking sincerely at Jiang Tao:
"Great kindness doesn’t need words of thanks, I toast to you with this glass of wine! Thank you for saving my life again!"
After speaking, Bai Yulan drank the wine swiftly and decisively.
Bai Yucheng followed suit, raising his glass solemnly:
"Brother Jiang, your kindness has been remembered by our Bai family! In the future, whenever you need me, Bai Yucheng, I will be at your service without hesitation!"
Finishing his words, Bai Yulan also drank the wine straight down.
He too was deeply grateful to Jiang Tao.
To leap from a lonely soul struggling daily for survival to a "second-generation rich" of today.
After Jia Feng reunited with his biological mother and sister, life changed dramatically.
Previously, working tirelessly with his master, earning seven to eight thousand a month was considered good.
Now, he doesn’t have to do anything every day, receiving 20,000 yuan monthly pocket money from both his mother and sister, totaling 40,000 yuan!
With monthly pocket money of 40,000 yuan, Bai Yucheng’s days improved as well!
All he owns now is brought by Jiang Tao.
It was Jiang Tao who helped him return to his biological mother to enjoy her and his sister’s care.
"I just mentioned it casually, mainly Sister Bai is blessed with great luck and fortune."
Jiang Tao quickly raised his glass in response, maintaining a humble demeanor.
He naturally wouldn’t reveal the presence of the Intelligence System, attributing everything to luck and intuition.
"You’re good in every way except too modest, while others strive to take credit, you push yours away,"
Bai Yun smiled at Jiang Tao, growing fonder of this handsome young man who held no small favor for her family.
And increasingly felt that discussing something with her daughter at that time was very correct.
Bai Yun glanced at her daughter beside her, sharing a brief eye exchange,
she set down her chopsticks, lightly wiped her mouth with a napkin.
Bai Yun looked softly and directly at Jiang Tao, speaking gently yet earnestly:
"Xiao Jiang, Auntie has a thought, pondering it for days. Today, with everyone here, I want to ask you what you think."
Hearing Bai Yun’s words, everyone at the table halted their actions and looked at her.
"Please tell me, Auntie, I’m all ears."
Jiang Tao smiled at Bai Yun, showing a respectful attitude.
He Jing also curiously looked at the aunt before her, resembling the kind of dignified lady depicted on TV.
No, this aunt is even more dignified than those seen on TV.
Bai Yun’s aura couldn’t be portrayed by any actors.
With all eyes on her, Bai Yun continued:
"Xiao Jiang, I reckon I’m about your mother’s age. Seeing you, I feel a special affinity, liking you from my heart."
"This time you’ve saved our Xiaolan’s life again, deepening our bond further."
"Therefore, Auntie wants... to recognize you as my godson, would you agree?"
Bai Yun looked at Jiang Tao with a gentle face, her eyes showing a glimmer of hope.
Clearly, this proposal wasn’t an impromptu thought.
"Recognize me as your godson?"
Jiang Tao was indeed surprised upon hearing Bai Yun’s proposal, secretly astonished.
He truly hadn’t expected that there would be such a development in tonight’s banquet.
"Mom, your suggestion is great! I’ve long wanted to treat Jiang Tao as my own younger brother!"
"Xiao Tao, if you agree, then I’ll officially be your god-sister!"
Bai Yulan also laughed, fully supporting her mother’s suggestion.
Listening to the mother and daughter, Jiang Tao suddenly realized that this was undoubtedly the result of prior discussion between the two.