Shao Jun dared not refute, nodding in agreement.
Shao Zhengchang glanced at his son, his mind also working. If Shao Xu had so much money, his company had set its sights on a project that currently lacked sufficient funding to proceed.
However, once they committed, the profits would be considerable.
At the very least, it could elevate the Shao family's standing within Jiangcheng's business community.
"Second brother, I never expected Little Xu to be so capable. Big brother was indeed in the wrong this time. Please don't hold it against me for any lack of hospitality."
Shao Zhengchang said to Shao Zheng'gang with a hearty laugh, his attitude having undergone a complete 180-degree turn.
Seeing Shao Zhengchang's fawning demeanor, Shao Zheng'k'ang curled his lips in disdain.
Wasn't it just because he was after Shao Xu's money?
That was Shao Xu's money, money she earned after changing her name to Su Ding and being kept by a wealthy patron. Didn't that bother him?
Though he thought this, deep down, he also held some hope. If he could extract some money from Shao Xu, his own profits would skyrocket.
After a moment of thought, he finally spoke.
"Eldest brother, it was indeed your fault. Even if second brother is angry with you, you should accept it. Look at what you and Little Jun did. If you ask me, we should all go together with gifts to apologize in person."
Shao Zheng'k'ang once again lectured Shao Zheng'chang from a moral high ground.
Shao Zheng'chang, already harboring some resentment towards Shao Zheng'k'ang, became enraged. "Second brother, just shut up. You keep interfering in matters between our family and big brother's family."
"What do you mean I'm interfering? Isn't the Shao family my family too?"
Shao Zheng'k'ang retorted directly, having seen through Shao Zheng'chang's selfish intentions.
*Smack!*
Old Madam Shao couldn't stand it any longer. "All of you, shut up! You are all brothers. Are you going to turn against each other over a bracelet? What kind of behavior is this!"
"Look at Qingqing, look at you brothers, you're a disgrace!"
With Old Madam Shao's intervention, the argument ceased. No one felt ashamed to say anything further, as everyone knew everyone else's hidden motives.
Shao Qingqing hesitated for a long time, then asked with a furrowed brow, "Eldest brother, third brother, does Little Xu really have that much money? What did she do abroad all these years?"
Shao Qingqing rarely stayed at home; she had been studying abroad.
Her dream was to become a star. After not receiving any significant roles for a long time, she chose to pursue postgraduate studies to network with people in the film and television industry, hoping to one day land a leading role.
However, while her appearance wasn't unattractive, it wasn't particularly striking in the entertainment industry.
Moreover, her family background offered no assistance.
Her acting skills were passable, but there were too many people with acting skills. Without resources, it was difficult to make a name for herself.
Therefore, she was still in a state of asking her family for money.
But more than anyone else, she yearned to prove herself, to earn a lot of money, and to have her mother and three brothers rely on her.
The reason she didn't recognize Su Ding was that she had no idea Shao Xu had changed her name.
She also couldn't have imagined that her own niece was the sensational, popular star at that time. As for looks, there were too many people who looked alike in the world.
At that time, her classmate liked Su Ding, and she had said, "My niece looks even better, very similar to Su Ding, and she's younger. If she entered the industry, Su Ding might not be able to make a name for herself."
"Yes, what exactly did Little Xu do abroad? You should ask her for some tips."
Old Madam Shao also asked with a furrowed brow, inquiring of her three sons.
She didn't usually pay attention to the news and didn't know that Shao Xu had changed her name to Su Ding, nor did she know that her granddaughter had become a star. She hadn't paid much attention to this granddaughter for a long time.
And among those present.
Shao Zhengchang and his son, Shao Zheng'gang, and Shao Zheng'k'ang knew about Su Ding.
Finally, Shao Jun spoke, his expression somewhat strange, and stammered, "Grandma, Aunt, you don't know. After Shao Xu went abroad, she changed her name, took her mother's surname, and is called Su Ding. Later, she became a star, got involved with the wealthiest patron in Jiangcheng, and is now thriving in the entertainment circle."
"Su Ding?"
Upon hearing the name, Shao Qingqing's pupils widened in shock.
Su Ding, Shao Xu, Su Ding, Shao Xu... She had always thought it was a coincidence, that they looked alike, but they were the same person?
So, the one who was rumored to be close to the CEO of the Jin Corporation was her niece?!