The Hidden Heiress Is a Secret Big Shot

Chapter 182: Chapter 182 Elder Xuan Recognizes Shen Shaojia Chapter 182: Chapter 182 Elder Xuan Recognizes Shen Shaojia The manor’s main gate was opened from the inside.

A woman in an elegantly tailored floor-length qipao held an umbrella in her fair hands. Her eyes curved into a smile, her face exuding warmth and peace.

“Since Lady Shen is here, why don’t you and this young lady come in and sit for a while?”

Qingwu nodded at the woman, holding Shen Shaojia’s hand.

“Aunt Xuan, this is my sister, Shen Shaojia.”

Xuan Lengyue was not in good health and rarely came out.

Most of the time, she recuperated in the Xuan Family’s manor and it was also her first time meeting Shen Shaojia.

Her gaze fell on Shen Shaojia, locking eyes with the poised young girl in front of her.

For some reason, Xuan Lengyue felt that the girl before her seemed somewhat familiar.

She smiled, “I heard the Shen Family has a very impressive young lady, who, at such a young age, is already a researcher. Truly remarkable. Please come in and have a seat. Our house is usually quite deserted, not many visitors.”

Except during Elder Xuan’s birthday, the entire manor was usually quiet.

Qingwu led Shen Shaojia into the Xuan Family’s manor.

“Sorry to trouble Aunt Xuan.”

“No trouble at all, I’m just delighted you don’t mind.”

Xuan Lengyue led Qingwu and Shen Shaojia through the garden to the drawing room, inviting them to sit.

Her smile was especially tender, her eyes shimmering, the slight wrinkles at the corners adding traces of time to her visage.

“Girls, what do you like to eat? I’ll have some afternoon tea brought over.”

Shen Shaojia stared at her face, a bit enthralled.

She bore some resemblance to Zuo Wanjun, perhaps due to a literary upbringing, both carrying a gentle and kind demeanor.

Qingwu looked at Xuan Lengyue, “Thank you, I like osmanthus cake, and my sister loves strawberry cake.”

“I love strawberry cake too, I’ll get it right away.”

Watching Xuan Lengyue’s departing back, Shen Shaojia gripped the chair’s edges with both hands, scooting over closer to Qingwu.

“Xiao Wu, do you think she’s my mom?”

“I looked into it on the way here; the Xuan Family has only one daughter.”

Elder Xuan had only one son and one daughter; the elder son was a diplomat, spending most of his time outside Beijing.

Qingwu glanced at Shen Shaojia, “And besides, she does resemble my sister a bit.”

Saying “a bit” was putting it mildly; from the first glimpse of Xuan Lengyue, Qingwu felt she looked familiar. Her appearance and aura were unforgettable yet hauntingly familiar.

She looked so much like Shen Shaojia!

However, Shen Shaojia, raised in the Shen Family, was far more lively than Xuan Lengyue.

Shen Shaojia calmly said, “Without a DNA test, there’s no supporting data, so it’s inconclusive. Let’s observe some more.”

Years of conducting experiments led her mind to value only data. Emotions paled before the weight of data.

Coughing and the sound of a wheelchair came from behind them. Elder Xuan swiftly approached them in his electric wheelchair.

Shen Shaojia: “?”

Xuan Lengyue, carrying afternoon tea, scolded, “Dad! How many times have I told you, don’t speed like this at home! Haven’t you seen those old gentlemen hospitalized while racing their electric wheelchairs?”

Elder Xuan waved his hand, “At my age, I won’t race outside, and besides, isn’t Qingwu here today? I’m happy!”

“You know you’re old and still act like a child, worrying us all.”

Elder Xuan covered his ears, in a “I don’t want to hear it” manner, and steered his wheelchair near Qingwu.

“This is…”

His gaze fell on Shen Shaojia and suddenly froze!

Facing Elder Xuan’s shocked and incredulous gaze, Shen Shaojia openly said, “Hello, Grandpa Xuan, I’m Shen Shaojia, the adopted daughter of the Shen Family.”

While placing the cakes on the table, Xuan Lengyue introduced with a smile.

“Dad, don’t underestimate Miss Shaojia, she’s a researcher! I remember reading her published papers before, she’s a very insightful child!”

Elder Xuan’s gaze flickered.

A child adopted by the Shen Family? So smart and knowledgeable in experiments…

The key is that face, almost identical to his daughter’s youthful visage, but Shen Shaojia bore more self-confidence and elegance. Her short hair added a touch of vibrant energy.

“You, raised by Elder Shen? Have you found your biological parents?”

Elder Xuan didn’t notice his voice trembling, his hands clenched into fists on his knees, waiting for Shen Shaojia’s answer.

Shen Shaojia grinned, “Just found them. They said my dad is my boss, I haven’t even processed it! My mom… passed away.”

Elder Xuan held the wheelchair’s edges tightly, his voice brimming with excitement, “Which lab are you in? Which number lab? Is your boss surnamed Pei?”

“How do you know? I’m with the third research institute’s Vermilion Bird Laboratory, boss is Pei Jundu, but he won’t be my boss for long.”

Pei Jundu!

Elder Xuan released his grip and sat back.

“Why won’t he be?”

“I’m transferring back to a Beijing lab, it’ll be more convenient to visit home.”

Elder Xuan nodded, letting out a heavy sigh.

Seeing Elder Xuan’s overly excited reaction, Xuan Lengyue asked in surprise, “Dad, what’s gotten into you? Do you know Boss Pei?”

“Nothing, Ah Yue, could you bring me the photo album from my room? I’d like them to see my younger self.”

Xuan Lengyue replied helplessly, “You always want to show off when guests come. Alright, I’ll get it.”

As she left, Elder Xuan’s gaze returned to Shen Shaojia.

“Perhaps my request is intrusive, but this matter is important to me, Shaojia, would you mind telling Grandpa Xuan about your life since childhood?”

“Of course.”

Qingwu took a sip of the Ceylon tea beside her, quietly accompanying Shen Shaojia.

Her voice steady, she recounted amusing childhood stories, though her hand trembled slightly, gripping Qingwu’s hand tightly!

Having her sister with her was such a blessing!

Discussing her straightforward learning and life, Elder Xuan nodded in appreciation.

Mentioning the disciplinary actions from Elder Shen when she made mistakes, Elder Xuan inwardly cursed Shen Lisu, the jerk, for treating a young girl like that!

She only broke a few antique vases, nothing valuable!

Hearing her talk about the kindness of her brothers, Elder Xuan instinctively added, “We have two grandsons too, by that reckoning, they are your brothers as well.”

Facing Shen Shaojia’s puzzled look, Elder Xuan realized his slip, quickly waving his hands, “Continue, Grandpa Xuan is listening.”

Shen Shaojia spoke of Zuo Wanjun and Shen Dongli, and Elder Xuan sighed lightly.

“They were good parents, better than your biological ones, that’s for sure.”

Xuan Lengyue, holding Elder Xuan’s photo album, came downstairs smiling, “Dad, what are you talking about?”

“Nothing, come, let’s show the kids how handsome I was when I was young!”

Xuan Lengyue laughed as she opened the album, showing them page by page with Qingwu and Shen Shaojia.

One photo was of a young Xuan Lengyue.

Unlike the one in Pei Jundu’s locket, this photo showed Xuan Lengyue in a white dress on a cruise ship, her hair styled up, giving the illusion of short hair.

“Hey, this photo, why does Miss Shaojia look so much like it?”