Zhao Ziling was dressed in a red dress with long wavy curls, looking charming and enchanting.
Wherever she went, she was the focus of the crowd.
Recently, the news of her divorce from Huo Tingshen had been making a big stir.
It was said that Zhao's parents firmly opposed their divorce.
The high - society in the north of the capital was all gossiping about it.
Today, many people were speculating whether Huo Tingshen and Zhao Ziling would attend the event together.
Most people guessed they would.
The wealthy families like to save face. Before the divorce was finalized, they would surely maintain a superficial relationship.
However, unexpectedly, Zhao Ziling showed up alone, accompanied by a young girl.
Normally, Zhao Ziling's circle of friends consisted of well - known socialites in the capital.
Everyone should be familiar with them and be able to call out their names.
However, this girl was completely unfamiliar to everyone.
She had a stunning appearance, wearing a new Chinese - style yellow evening dress. Her long hair fell casually, and her makeup was simple.
Yet, she was so bright and beautiful that it took people's breath away.
For years, Zhao Ziling's beauty had been well - known in the capital's social circle.
Wherever she appeared at a banquet, she would definitely outshine everyone.
However, today, standing beside this girl, she didn't outshine her. They each had their own unique charm!
Everyone noticed them as soon as they entered the yard.
Everyone was full of doubts.
Who was this girl in the yellow dress?
When did such a graceful and bright - looking beauty emerge in the north of the capital?
It couldn't be said that this girl was completely strange.
Some people stared at her for a while and vaguely felt that they had seen her somewhere before.
But they just couldn't remember where!
Everyone's eyes followed Lin Mo and Zhao Ziling.
Then they saw the two being stopped outside the living - room door.
People in the crowd began to whisper.
"She should be from out of town."
"Tonight's banquet is attended by big shots from both the north and south of the capital. This young beauty knows how to seize the opportunity!"
"Mrs. Huo is being used by this person!"
Hearing the discussions, Shen Jing instantly understood.
Yes, Zhao Zixin was now Lin Mo's little follower.
Lin Mo knew that Zhao Zixin's sister was the young mistress of the Huo family, so she befriended Zhao Zixin through this connection.
Coming to this banquet with her was to get to know important people!
She was so scheming!
Fortunately, she had noticed in time.
Now, everyone was spreading the news that Huo Tingshen was going to divorce Zhao Ziling.
The invitation was only sent to Huo Tingshen.
Since she didn't come with Huo Tingshen, she didn't have an invitation either.
Even so, it hadn't been confirmed that they were really divorced.
Shen Jing didn't want to offend Zhao Ziling.
She then said, "Mrs. Huo, you can come in. But in the future, you should be more careful when making friends. Don't associate with those who are so scheming and use you!"
Zhao Ziling raised her eyebrows slightly, looking at Shen Jing. "Are you teaching me what to do?"
Shen Jing: "..."
Zhao Ziling then looked at the chattering crowd. "Shut up!"
In fact, it was she who had used Lin Mo.
Lin Mo rolled her eyes at Shen Jing so hard that it seemed she could roll them two miles away.
Just as she was about to speak, a voice sounded beside her. "I'm the one who brought her in."
Lin Mo turned her head and saw Gu Jingzhou.
Gu Jingzhou rarely attended such banquets before. He was busy with his studies.
But this time, his elder brother, Gu Jingchuan, had gone to Africa to shoot a movie.
His parents were also not in the country.
So he had to represent the Gu Family to attend this event.
He originally thought it would be boring and planned to just send a gift and leave.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he arrived, he saw Lin Mo.
Moreover, Lin Mo was in trouble.
This was the perfect time for him to play the hero and save the beauty!
It would surely make Lin Mo look at him more favorably!
Shen Jing saw that it was Gu Jingzhou who came to Lin Mo's rescue. She frowned tightly. "You didn't come here together. You can't bring her in!"
Gu Jingzhou had styled his hair in a more mature way today and was dressed in a suit.
He stepped forward and said, "We're together. I just went to the bathroom, right, Lin Mo?"
Lin Mo would surely cooperate with him.
If she did, they could get in.
Everyone was excitedly gossiping.
No one expected that the second young master of the Gu Family knew this beautiful woman.
Shen Jing was so angry that she clenched her fists and breathed rapidly.
However, Lin Mo shook her head and said, "I'm not here with you."
Gu Jingzhou: "..."
Gu Jingzhou was so embarrassed that he felt like he was about to pass gas!
This was his first time trying to play the hero and save the beauty!
People around looked at each other in dismay.
It seemed that this beautiful woman had high ambitions and didn't take a fancy to the second young master of the Gu Family.
Seeing that Lin Mo was so high - handed and didn't buy Gu Jingzhou's act, Shen Jing got even angrier. "Then get out of here right now!"
Lin Mo looked at Shen Jing speechlessly. "Teacher Xu texted me to come and celebrate her birthday. Are you sure I can't go in?"
Teacher Xu had said she would send a driver to pick her up, but she had made an appointment with Zhao Ziling to take her car, so she declined.
Many banquets in the Beijing social circle were by invitation only.
Because many people didn't know each other well.
Sending a text message might seem informal, but it also proved a close relationship.
Shen Jing stared at her in disbelief with her eyes wide open. "How is that possible? How could you know my mom?"
Mom?
Lin Mo was extremely surprised. "Ah? I thought you were a part - time doorman here."
Shen Jing: "..."
Shen Jing was so angry that her nostrils flared. "You're the doorman! This is my home! My home!"
The news of Xu Yali's sudden marriage was only known to a small circle of people.
Even fewer people knew who she had married.
Originally, people thought she must have married a young and handsome man with all - around strong qualities.
Unexpectedly, the man brought along such a grown - up daughter!
Lin Mo also didn't expect that her useless second uncle, who had a bad temper and had even been in jail, could be so lucky!
Well, everyone has their own preferences.
Her business with Shen Feng had nothing to do with Teacher Xu.
In terms of appearance, Shen Feng was indeed good - looking, and he was glib - tongued and knew how to amuse people.
Back then, he had a wife and three or four mistresses on the side.
They all knew about each other and somehow managed to coexist peacefully.
Shen Jing couldn't believe that Lin Mo, who had been in a coma for eleven years, knew her step - mother.
Out of the corner of her eye, she saw someone coming out of the living - room and shouted, "Dad! Lin Mo is here!"
Hearing this, Shen Feng's pupils constricted slightly.
His eyes fell on Lin Mo.
His legs suddenly went weak for a moment.
He knew that Lin Mo was alive and had gone back to school, but this was the first time he had seen her in person.
She looked exactly the same as when she had the car accident!
Was this reasonable?
He had grown so many wrinkles!
"Lin... Lin Mo?"
Shen Feng opened his mouth.
Why was she here?
Xu Yali was busy with work, and he was in charge of inviting guests.
He had only invited Shen Yihan.
His purpose was to show Shen Yihan how well he was doing now!
Relying on the Xu Family in the south of Beijing, he would surely take back the company one day!
He had originally wanted to use the "stupid" Lin Mo.
Later, his daughter said that Lin Mo was not only not stupid but also as imposing as before.
It really infuriated him!
Lin Mo looked at Shen Feng, whom she hadn't seen in eleven years.
He looked a bit older, but still relatively young and handsome compared to his peers.
He had double - eyelid surgery.
He was wearing a red suit and had his hair slicked back in a shiny style, looking as festive as if he were getting married today.
"Shen Ergou, long time no see!"
Lin Mo called him by his nickname expressionlessly.
Any kind of uncle - nephew relationship was long gone.
Hearing this address, Shen Feng's face turned pale. "You're still as rude as ever! What are you doing here? We don't welcome you!"
Lin Mo's voice turned slightly cold. "Where's Teacher Xu?"
Shen Jing noticed that her father straightened his back significantly.
So what if she knew the stepmother?
If the stepmother knew that Lin Mo was on bad terms with their father - daughter duo, she definitely wouldn't let her in.
Wrapping her arm around Shen Feng's, Shen Jing said, "Dad, she knows Mom."
Shen Feng dismissed it with a sneer and looked at Lin Mo. "So what if she knows? I'm Yali's husband. I say you can't come in, and you won't!"
Shen Jing lifted her chin and snorted. "Right, my dad is the head of the family!"
Just then, a dignified and gentle voice came from behind.
"Who's the head of the family?"
