Chapter 53: Chapter 53

Su Lingzhi silently withdrew her hand from her body.

At this moment, Rika asked, "And who might this be?"

Du Qin replied, "This is my daughter."

"I’ve never heard Lindie mention having a sister, and they don’t look alike at all."

"Well... Lindie isn’t my biological daughter."

"So, who are her real parents?"

"We don’t know either."

Rika then looked at Su Lingzhi, "Poor child, if you don’t mind, can I adopt you as my goddaughter?"

Everyone was shocked at these words.

Becoming the goddaughter of an English noblewoman, the significance was obvious.

As long as Su Lingzhi agreed, she would have Rika’s protection in the future. Anyone who bullied her would be ignoring Rika, even the Su Family would not be an exception.

Su Lingzhi couldn’t respond for a long time.

Rika coaxed, "Lindie, as long as you nod, I’ll take you back to England immediately."

Going to England is indeed a good idea to escape the troubles, but...

Su Lingzhi said, "Madam, I just want to stay in Beijing."

Zhuang Xiaoxi advised, "Zhizhi, I’m also in England, why don’t you just agree to Madam Rika."

Su Lingzhi insisted, "I want to stay in Hua Country."

Rika couldn’t do anything and took a step back, "Since you don’t want to leave Beijing, surely you wouldn’t mind recognizing me as your godmother?"

Su Lingzhi hesitated for a while and said, "I want to get my mom’s approval first."

Du Qin spoke up, "Having one more person to love my daughter, I naturally agree."

"Your adoptive mother has already agreed."

This was the first time hearing her being called adoptive mother, somewhat uncomfortable and even resistant.

But Su Lingzhi didn’t say much, just nodded, "Okay."

Rika’s face lit up with a smile, "Good child, let me hear you call me Mommy."

Su Lingzhi obediently whispered, "Mommy."

Rika embraced her, kissed her forehead, and joyously said, "From now on, I also have a daughter."

Su Lingzhi quietly leaned into her embrace, a wave of warmth filled her heart, her emotions were complicated.

Seeing everyone watching, Su Yao dismissed them, "Today is my daughter Yanyan’s birthday, everyone go have some cake first."

Saying this, Su Yao went to attend to the guests.

Du Qin also excused herself to help.

The crowd gradually dispersed, someone whispered, "Just now she was ignored, once Rika arrived, Tong Yan immediately went over, pretending like they were so close."

"Such acting, if you hadn’t said anything, I almost believed it."

"Tong Yan invited us over just to subtly flaunt her real identity as the genuine daughter of the Su Family, driven by vanity." Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on NoveIＦire.net

"I heard Tong Yan went with her agent to audition as a model for Lyrae but got rejected..."

"Now it really looks like a good show."

Tong Yan watched as Su Lingzhi and the others sat down together, undecided whether she should stay or not.

After thinking for a while, she spoke, "Sister, I’ll get you a piece of cake."

"No need." Su Lingzhi refused.

"Then I’ll get you all some..."

Rika stopped her, "Thank you, happy birthday to you."

Rika then asked, "Is there a private space where I can talk with my daughter and her friends privately?"

Before Tong Yan could speak, Zhuang Xiaoxi quickly replied, "Madam, I know where there’s an empty room."

The four had already sidelined Tong Yan, heading to a room.

It wasn’t enough to have the identity of the Su Family’s true daughter, she also wanted to cling to the façade of being a "sister" in front of everyone.

Everyone saw through Tong Yan’s tricks, especially Zhuang Xiaoxi, who knew the entire situation and naturally wasn’t kind to her.

Tong Yan glared at Zhuang Xiaoxi, who disregarded her, a hint of malice flashing in her eyes.

Attending the party without even wearing a dress, following Su Lingzhi around all day like a little maid, not taking her, the real daughter of the Su Family, into account at all.

How could she let that happen?

Thinking about it, she turned and walked to a corner, dialing a number, speaking coldly, "Bring the people over to Huamei Hotel now, help me deal with someone, as long as I’m satisfied, you’ll be well-rewarded."

With that, she hung up the phone, her expression slowly returning to her usual innocent look.

But her vicious expression and changing gaze were all seen by Mrs. Jiang, even though she couldn’t hear what was said, Tong Yan was no longer a candidate for her future granddaughter-in-law.

In the hotel courtyard, it seemed like another world, with only the four of them.

A hotel staff member brought in the meal, setting the table.

Rika looked at Chu Qingxuan, "Haven’t I seen you somewhere before?"

"Lyrae Spring-Summer Fashion Show, I was one of your models."

Upon hearing this, Rika instantly remembered.

"You’re friends with Lindie? I don’t recall her mentioning it."

Chu Qingxuan explained, "I met Lindie during the Lyrae model auditions, she encouraged me, which helped me perform exceptionally in both auditions and shows."

"Seems like you two are quite fated."

"The three of you, one lively, one cool, and one cute, standing together, really look like three blossoming sisters, each with their own beauty."

"Madam Rika has flattered us."

"With you all by her side, I can rest assured."

Su Lingzhi asked, "Madam, ..."

Rika corrected, "Call me Mommy."

"Mommy, did you come specially to see me?"

Rika nodded, "I rushed over as soon as I heard you were in a car accident yesterday."

Su Lingzhi continued asking, "How did you find out?"

"It’s been so long since the accident and I’m only now finding out, you bear the main responsibility." Rika looked at her with the white bandage over her eye, slowly furrowing her brow, "From now on, if you encounter any difficulties, you must think of calling me first. I’ll handle it for you, understood?"

Rika continued, "This trip was mainly to take you back to England with me, if you don’t want to, I won’t force you."

Su Lingzhi explained, "I grew up in Beijing, I’m attached to this place and don’t want to live in another country."

"I understand." Rika pondered for a moment, then asked, "Are your adoptive parents treating you well?"

"Very well, just like before, Mommy doesn’t need to worry."

"That’s good," said Rika, looking at the other two sitting across, "I won’t be in Hua Country for long, so I’ll have to trouble you to take care of Lindie more often."

Zhuang Xiaoxi said, "Madam, don’t worry, if the Su Family treats Lindie poorly, I’ll take her back to England immediately."

Chu Qingxuan added, "I’ll also come by often to check on her."

As night deepened, the guests gradually left.

After seeing off Rika, Su Lingzhi bid farewell to Zhuang Xiaoxi and Chu Qingxuan.

Du Qin took Su Lingzhi back to the hotel courtyard and said, "Zhizhi, it’s quieter here. Wait here for me, I’ll go see your uncle and the others off."

Su Lingzhi nodded, obediently staying put.

Upon reflection, it seemed she hadn’t heard Jiang Chenglin’s voice the entire evening.

In a moment of distraction, she didn’t notice someone standing in front of her until she heard a low, hoarse voice from above.