CHAPTER 462: CHAPTER 439: BIRTHDAY BANQUET_2

Chi Ying turned to glance at the Nan Family and then said to Xu Qi, "Let’s pick a date shortly after Nan Yu’s birthday, preferably the closest day after the birthday banquet."

Xu Qi immediately understood, "Alright, madam."

Time passed in a flash.

In the blink of an eye, Nan Yu’s birthday arrived.

Since it was Nan Yu’s birthday celebration, they decided to bring her back to the ancestral residence from the Huo Family.

Early that morning, she was dragged off to get styled and dressed up.

Once everything was done, Duan Zhu appeared at the door and entered the room.

She looked at the beautiful Nan Yu in front of her and turned to take the jewelry she had prepared long ago from the hands of a servant.

"Nan Yu, my dear, I owe you so much. I don’t know what’s the best gift to give you, but this is something I prepared as your coming-of-age gift before you were even born."

"I never imagined it would take twenty-three years for me to place this in your hands, on your twenty-third birthday."

Nan Yu’s eyes flickered with surprise as she saw the imperial green jewelry in her mother’s hand.

"Mom..."

Duan Zhu carefully removed the imperial green jade necklace and placed it around Nan Yu’s snow-white neck.

"Nan Yu, let me put it on you myself."

Through the mirror, Nan Yu saw Duan Zhu’s expression but didn’t stop her movements, allowing her to place the jade necklace on her.

Once it was on, Duan Zhu gazed at the stunning reflection of Nan Yu in the mirror, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. She said to Nan Yu, "My daughter is truly beautiful."

Nan Yu’s lips curled into a sweet and radiant smile.

Duan Zhu met her gaze again, smiled warmly, then stood up and said, "Nan Yu, the guests downstairs are all waiting for you. Let’s go down together."

Nan Yu slowly stood up, wearing a long flowing silk gown in vibrant green, so breathtaking she looked like an angel who had descended to earth.

She took Duan Zhu’s arm and replied softly, "Alright."

The mother and daughter descended the stairs together, where a crowd of guests awaited.

The moment they appeared, all eyes turned to them.

"So this is the real young lady of the Nan Family? She truly looks like Mrs. Nan in her younger days."

"At that banquet last time, it was clear Nan Qingqing was a fake. But look at this—personally accompanied by Mrs. Nan herself—there’s no doubting how much she’s cherished."

"I heard Miss Nan’s already registered her marriage and her wedding is in three days."

"Really? Who’s her fiancé?"

"You don’t know? Her fiancé is none other than the Huo Family’s head, Huo Juanyan!"

Huo Juanyan stepped forward from the crowd, tall and graceful, his crisp suit fitting him perfectly, accentuating his impeccable figure.

Standing at the base of the staircase, the moment Nan Yu began descending, he extended his hand to catch her delicate, fair one.

Nan Yu smiled softly at him, clasped his hand tightly, and stood alongside him. They were the very picture of a golden couple.

Everyone who witnessed this couldn’t help but gasp in admiration.

"When did the Huo Family Head recover his ability to stand!?"

"I heard it was about a month ago. It was Miss Nan who cured his legs. Turns out Miss Nan is the legendary Ghost Doctor. During her time treating him, the two fell in love."

"Is that so? And now they’re getting married?"

"Yes, the Nan and Huo families are two of the top four families in A City. Their marriage is a powerful alliance indeed."

"They make such a striking pair, perfectly matched."

"Speaking of which, what happened to the fake Nan Family daughter, Nan Qingqing?"

"Nan Qingqing? I heard her father Nan Luzhi died, her mother Sheng Ruomei went mad, and she returned to inherit the Nan Family’s company. But the company had a massive financial hole, and she ended up running off with the last of the money."

"I heard that during her escape, one of the Nan Family’s enemies ran her down with a car and killed her."

"The Nan Family brought this upon themselves—reaping what they sowed."

...

Nan Yu heard their words and a shadow of sorrow crossed her eyes.

If back then Nan Luzhi hadn’t gone to that hospital for money, committing murder and arson, she and Nan Qingqing wouldn’t have been lost to the family.

Perhaps the Nan Family wouldn’t have met such a tragic end.

Huo Juanyan, sensing Nan Yu’s unease, gently wrapped his arm around her waist and leaned close to her ear. "What’s wrong?" he asked.

Nan Yu slowly lifted her head, her gaze meeting his deep, affectionate eyes, and she could see the concern within them.

She smiled and shook her head lightly.

"It’s nothing."

The past was over; everything before was now behind her.

At this moment, she had a new life to look forward to.

Huo Juanyan tightened his grip on Nan Yu’s hand, brought it to his lips, and planted a soft kiss on her fingertips.

"Miss Nan, may I have the honor of this dance?"

Nan Yu looked up at Huo Juanyan, who appeared so serious, and gave him a gentle smile. She placed her hand into the palm of his.