Kicked out, but everyone loves me more

Lin Wu frowned.

Shenggui wasn't mentioned in the information Zheng Qi had sent her; Lin Shenghai must have registered recently.

After she got in the car, she said indifferently, "Why haven't I heard before about the Lin Family having VIP membership at Shenggui?"

The driver, bursting with pride, said, "Ever since the young miss returned and heard about Shenggui, she has wanted to take a look. So, Mr. Lin and the lady registered."

He would straighten his back considerably when he spoke about it in front of other drivers.

Therefore, he was very grateful to Lin Qian.

Thinking of Lin Qian's scholarly and ladylike demeanor, the driver glanced in the rearview mirror at Lin Wu, who didn't seem to sit with any ladylike grace, and his eyes held a hint of disdain.

But Lin Wu slightly bowed her head and missed the driver's direct gaze.

She found a WeChat contact marked as 'idiot friend' and sent a message, "Did you arrange for the Lin Family to register at Shenggui?"

The reply came instantly—

"Yeah!"

Between the lines was the silly air of someone eager for praise.

"I heard you were coming back to Beicheng, so I immediately instructed my people to approve the Lin Family's registration right away. Only that would be worthy of your grandeur!"

"How about it, big brother, I'm loyal, right? Hehe!"

Lin Wu's eyes moved to the previous chat history.

At that time, she had just completed a deal with this person, who habitually asked what her next plans were.

Since the Lin Family was going to announce their severance from her anyway, and he would find out about her from the news, she told the truth about returning to Beicheng to see her 'family' whom she hadn't seen in years.

He instantly showed interest and pressed to know which family, so she honestly mentioned the Lin Family, then stopped responding irritably as he asked too many questions.

Seeing this, Lin Wu's mouth twitched, "Do you even know why I'm going back to the Lin Family?"

The other side: "Of course, to reunite with your family!"

Then smugly added, "Wondering how your brother here knew that? Just today my people told me the Lin Family booked a banquet at Shenggui, saying it's a family dinner. You're traveling today too, isn't this meant to celebrate your return?"

"So I even made sure my people reserved Shenggui's best Tianzi Room for the Lin Family. No need to thank me, this is what brothers do!"

Lin Wu: "..."

At this moment, Lin Wu truly didn't know what words would accurately describe her feelings.

She wanted to tell him that she was being driven out of her home.

But if she did, given his temperament, he would definitely take action against the Lin Family.

After all, the Lin Family had raised her for twelve years, and her grandfather was there...

Lin Wu deleted the words she'd typed and put away her phone.

So be it, she would consider this her last bit of kindness to the Lin Family. After this, she would owe them nothing for having raised her.

...

Everyone in the Lin Family felt that their luck had recently taken a great turn!

Not only had they found their true heiress, but the company had also landed several big projects, and they had successfully entered Shenggui.

Shenggui, known for its indifference to the noble families of Beicheng, surprisingly treated them with great respect, leading other noble families to become friendlier with the Lin Family as well.

Lin Shenghai was somewhat elated.

His wife suggested that this good fortune must be due to Qianqian's return, and Lin Shenghai agreed. Otherwise, why hadn't the Lin Family received such treatment in the previous years?

So, when their dear daughter expressed her wish to dine at Shenggui and wanted Lin Wu to come along for a formal introduction, Lin Shenghai couldn't bear to refuse.

He immediately called Shenggui to make a reservation, and to his surprise, Shenggui arranged the Tianzi Room for them!

One must know that only the nobles from Beijing could dine in the Tianzi Room!

Manager Song, the general manager of Shenggui Clubhouse, was even waiting directly at the door!

"Please, President Lin, the guests in the Tianzi Room will be personally received by me," Manager Song said as he humbly opened the car door, with a friendly smile on his face.

Lin Jiangbai, the Lin Family's eldest young master, could hardly believe it, "You will personally receive us?"

Manager Song smiled and nodded. When he noticed Lin Qian, his eyes lit up, and he enthusiastically said, "This must be the precious daughter? Truly as graceful as a descending geese and as shy as a blooming flower, one glance reveals her outstanding temperament!"

The boss had said to treat the Lin Family's daughter just like he would be treated.

But... this daughter of the Lin Family seemed a bit too timid for his taste, how did the boss take a liking to her?

Never mind that, anyone the boss favored must have extraordinary qualities!

Lin Qian had put on light makeup today, wearing a white long dress. She was pleasantly surprised by the compliment, "You flatter me too much."

Without changing his expression, Manager Song continued to dish out a variety of sycophantic compliments as he led them upstairs.

In the first-floor lobby, there were quite a few other guests who all stopped in their tracks and watched the Lin Family in shock and amazement, murmuring among themselves.

The vanity of the Lin Family was greatly satisfied, their faces about to burst with smiles.

After reaching the Tianzi Room, Manager Song even took it upon himself to order the dishes for them.

Lin Qian smiled with pursed lips, "We have another guest arriving soon, we should wait to order."

Fang Ruling disagreed, "How could that be alright? Qianqian, you haven't had a proper meal at noon, you can't go hungry again."

"Exactly!" Lin Jiangchuan, the second young master, also expressed his dissatisfaction, "Sister, Lin Wu has taken your place as the Lin Family's daughter for so many years, making you suffer undeservedly, and you're still willing to let her come to a fine place like Shenggui to dine with us. That's too lenient on her!"

Upon hearing this, Manager Song inwardly marveled.

Does the Lin Family actually have two daughters?

Based on what they said, one of them is an imposter?

As the center of everyone's attention, Lin Qian's heart pounded fiercely.

In fact, she still couldn't believe that she had gone from being a poor family's daughter to a wealthy family's prized child, just like in a dream!

Being a rich family's daughter was too wonderful, and she didn't want to go back to her former life at all.

She must, therefore, firmly hold onto her position as the Lin Family's daughter!

Even though her parents and brother verbally expressed their disdain for Lin Wu, they had, after all, lived with her for so many years. Lin Qian didn't believe they could be so heartless as to truly kick her out of the Lin Family.

Lin Qian said, "Second Brother, I don't mind. I'm already very happy to be reunited with you all, I dare not ask for more. She's lived with the Lin Family for so many years; she can be considered the Lin Family's daughter too. That's why I want to get along well with her, I don't want to make it difficult for you."

The Lin Family felt a surge of pity.

Fang Ruling said with disgust, "What Lin Family daughter, I only have you as my precious child! Qianqian, you don't know, but that Lin Wu is an ungrateful white-eyed wolf. She never shows a kind face to anyone and never calls me 'mom.' She's nothing compared to how likable you are!"

Without Lin Qian for comparison, it would've been fine, but now Lin Shenghai also had a problem with Lin Wu.

He said, "That's right, our Lin Family's daughter is only you!"

Lin Jiangbai said in a gentle tone, "She's an outsider, Qianqian, there's no need for you to go hungry because of an outsider. Let's order and eat first."

"But if we eat now, what about when Lin Wu arrives…" Lin Qian still pretended to hesitate.

Lin Shenghai said decisively, "She's a grown person, can't she find a place to eat by herself?"

The others quickly agreed.

Lin Qian's gaze flickered subtly, and she said no more.

Manager Song left after ordering their dishes, but remembered the name Lin Wu.

It seemed that this person had done a great disservice to the Lin Family's daughter, equivalent to offending the boss!

He would turn right around and tell the boss!

Wait, since Lin Wu would arrive soon, wasn't this the perfect opportunity for him to show his initiative!