Chapter 323 - 322: Ding Yiyi
Speaking of his wife, Song Chi’s eyes were full of laughter. Actually, his wife wanted to come, but considering the child, it was just Song Chi who came in the end.
Hearing this, Yiyi quickly said: "Godfather, it’s indeed better for godmother to stay at home and rest. Both my mother and I appreciate her kindness."
Song Chi smiled and said, "That’s good. However, when you have time, you should come to the house. Xiaoqing is bored being home alone and would be happy if you visit."
Yiyi nodded in agreement: "Alright, I’ll visit godmother when I have time."
As they spoke, other relatives of the Ding family arrived.
"Wenzhi, is this Xiao Huan?"
The newcomer was an elderly man with white hair and beard.
Mr. Ding quickly approached the man and said, "Second Uncle, you’re here too."
The elderly man stroked his long beard and said, "Since Xiao Huan was found, I naturally had to come and take a look."
He never liked Chen Meilian much because Wu Meng was Mr. Ding’s original wife, and Ding Yahan was the true legitimate daughter. Her status was naturally different from Ding Yating’s, so he attached great importance to Ding Yuejun. Naturally, he came for this recognition banquet.
At this moment, Mr. Ding waved towards Ding Yuejun, saying: "Yue Jun, come over; this is your Second Uncle."
Upon hearing this, Ding Yuejun smiled and walked over, respectfully greeting, "Second Uncle."
"You’re Xiao Huan, right? You really do resemble your mother," Second Uncle Ding said with a sigh, and then happily continued, "Wenzhi, this time it’s truly something to celebrate, finding Xiao Huan back is such a joy."
Mr. Ding was full of joy.
"Yes, finding Yue Jun is truly wonderful. I never dreamed I’d be able to find her in my lifetime." When he finished speaking, Mr. Ding’s eyes were full of comfort.
At this moment Yiyi also came over, and Ding Yuejun quickly introduced her daughter to Second Uncle Ding.
Second Uncle Ding looked at Yiyi, smiled kindly, and said, "You must be Xiao Huan’s daughter, right? You look very nice; your features resemble your mother’s a lot."
Talking about his granddaughter, Mr. Ding was full of pride, "Yes, Yiyi and Yue Jun really do look alike. She’s currently studying in Shangjing, so it’s convenient for her to come home. And in a few days, she’s going to get engaged to the Gu family’s eldest grandson. We’ll all be attending the engagement banquet then."
Second Uncle Ding, who had long since detached from worldly affairs, was hearing about this for the first time. He looked at Mr. Ding with some surprise and asked, "Is this true? Our family is going to be related to the Gu family by marriage?"
Mr. Ding smiled and nodded, "Yes, it’s true. I’ll take you to meet Mr. Gu later; their family is all here today."
"Alright, let’s go meet Mr. Gu now." Second Uncle Ding’s impression of Ding Yuejun and her daughter instantly improved significantly; he never expected that before being recognized by the Ding family, they were already becoming in-laws with the Gu Family.
When Mr. Gu saw Second Uncle Ding, he naturally greeted him cordially, and after Mr. Ding exchanged a few words with them, he got busy again.
Today was Ding Yuejun’s recognition banquet, and he had a lot of things to handle.
At this moment, Shu Mingbo also arrived with Ding Yating and Shu Yunfang.
Upon seeing Mr. Ding, Shu Mingbo shouted, "Dad, we came to help."
Mr. Ding saw Ding Yating’s family and smiled, nodding. He then looked at Shu Mingbo and said, "It’s just an ordinary banquet, nothing to busy about, find a place to sit later, and let’s enjoy a lively meal together."
Speaking as he waved over Housekeeper Ding to take Shu Mingbo and his family to their seats.
Ding Yating looked at her father but didn’t say anything. She actually hadn’t wanted to come today, but her husband Shu Mingbo insisted.
After they were seated, Shu Mingbo’s smile faded.
He had long had a hunch that his father-in-law might not value their family as much as before, and his wife Ding Yating was no longer his only daughter, but he still couldn’t accept the difference.
While his father-in-law was somewhat indifferent in the past, he still paid some attention to them. But now, it seemed all his thoughts were on that mother and daughter, and their family probably wouldn’t hold much status in the Ding family in the future.
Of course, Ding Yuejun had seen Ding Yating’s family too, but she didn’t bother to greet them since she remembered what Chen Meilian had done, so she didn’t want to pretend to warmly welcome them.
Seeing the sisters like this, Mr. Ding sighed, but his heart leaned towards Ding Yuejun’s side, since Chen Meilian was the one who did wrong, so he said nothing and continued to help Ding Yuejun and Yiyi meet the other guests.
Today, all the notable figures in Shangjing attended the recognition banquet, so Ding Yuejun and Yiyi met many people.
Yu Qiulan, watching from afar, couldn’t help but say to her husband: "It seems Mr. Ding truly values Yiyi and Yuejun, I think he plans to leave the Ding family’s resources to them."
Finishing with joy in her eyes.
Her future daughter-in-law has now become quite significant; in the future, Yiyi will be Mr. Ding’s closest granddaughter. If her son marries her, their Gu family will benefit greatly.
Gu Yaohua nodded and said, "It seems so."
At this moment, he also saw Mr. Ding calling his son Gu Tingyu over and introduced him to the esteemed elders present.
Seeing this, Gu Yaohua’s eyes were full of smiles, seeming that his son’s future would be brighter.
Yu Qiulan naturally noticed this scene too, her face could hardly conceal the joy.
Zhuang Caixin glanced over, quickly retracting her gaze but feeling unsettled inside.
At first, she secretly mocked Yu Qiulan, thinking her sister-in-law would soon have a daughter-in-law from the countryside. She even planned to introduce Jing City ladies to her son Gu Tinghao first.
But now, Gu Tingyu’s partner had suddenly turned into Mr. Ding’s granddaughter, a status overtaking most Jing City ladies.
Gu Tinghao and Gu Tingting also felt unsettled inside.
Gu Tingting frowned looking in Yiyi’s direction, she didn’t expect after many twists and turns, Mo Yiyi would become Mr. Ding’s legitimate granddaughter, while Yunfang was the one left out.
Yiyi naturally didn’t mind their thoughts; at this moment, the banquet was formally beginning. Mr. Ding solemnly announced the identities of Ding Yuejun and Yiyi, recording both in the family tree, and placed Yiyi and her mother’s household registration under his name.
After the ceremony, Ding Yuejun officially became the eldest daughter of the Ding family, and Yiyi became the legitimate granddaughter, Ding Yiyi.
Upon hearing Yiyi’s surname, the crowd had various expressions; it was quite unexpected to them.