Transmigrating as the Younger Sister of a Bigshot with Multiple Identities

Chapter 1054: Bai Family Banquet

Editor: Henyee Translations

Xiao Yize conducted a discreet investigation into the Bai family’s businesses but only uncovered issues related to production and management. He found no evidence linking the Bai family to Utopia.

Despite this, Xiao Yize remained vigilant and instructed his team to continue monitoring the Bai family.

Bai Yueshuang, recently returned to the country, was favored within the Bai family but held an awkward position due to her lack of close allies, with Shen Qin being the closest.

Shen Qin, the chief perfumer for the Luo Family, was highly regarded in the capital. Although Gu Yang has since surpassed her, Shen Qin remains respected among the city’s elite, making her a sought-after contact for perfume.

With Shen Qin as a friend, Bai Yueshuang found it easier to navigate the capital’s high society.

Family Head Bai, known for his playboy lifestyle and numerous illegitimate children, had only Bai Yueshuang as his recognized daughter, whom he cherished. To introduce her to the industry, he initially planned a special banquet but was prevented by his first wife. Instead, he used Old Madam Bai’s birthday as an opportunity to host a banquet and present Bai Yueshuang.

The Bai family, while not among the four top aristocratic families or the eight prominent aristocratic families, remained notable in the capital due to their connection with the Ji family. This affiliation made them relatively prominent among the ordinary aristocratic families.

At Old Madam Bai’s birthday banquet, invitations were naturally extended to the Xiao and Gu families.

Tong Wan did not attend. As the mistress of the Xiao family, her presence would draw significant attention, and the Bai family did not warrant her personal attendance.

Additionally, Tong Wan had learned from Xiao Yize that Gu Yang harbored reservations about the Bai family, so she decided against signaling any alignment between the Xiao and Bai families.

Ruan Xueling planned to attend. Despite Gu Zhaoming’s position as head of the Gu family, the couple’s standing in the capital remained tenuous, and they needed to build their social network.

Gu Yang and Gu Jin accompanied Ruan Xueling.

At the Bai family’s residence, Family Head Bai’s favoritism toward Bai Yueshuang meant that even though Mrs. Bai was displeased with this illegitimate daughter’s sudden return, she had to comply with her husband’s wishes and include Bai Yueshuang in the event. Mrs. Bai’s reluctance was evident.

Mrs. Bai, who brought Bai Yueshuang—dressed in a pristine white gown—to greet the guests, maintained a stern demeanor throughout. However, her expression brightened with genuine surprise when the butler announced the arrival of the eldest daughter of the Xiao family.

“Is that Miss Xiao Yang? Am I seeing things?”

The butler, also pleased, confirmed, “Yes, Miss Xiao is here with Madam Gu and Miss Gu.”

Since the new Family Head and Madam of the Gu Family had raised Miss Xiao, it was well known in the capital, making Gu Yang’s presence at the banquet with Ruan Xueling and Gu Jin unremarkable.

Although Mrs. Bai was somewhat disappointed that Tong Wan, the mistress of the Xiao family, did not attend, she was determined not to overlook Gu Yang. She immediately had Bai Yueshuang and the other daughters of the family prepare to welcome her personally.

Mrs. Bai greeted them warmly, “Madam Gu and your daughters, please come in.”

Recognizing that Ruan Xueling had a strong affection for Gu Yang, Mrs. Bai subtly acknowledged Gu Yang as Ruan Xueling’s daughter, despite her own standing as Miss Xiao.

Ruan Xueling responded with polite pleasantries.

“Yueshuang, this is Miss Xiao, the cherished daughter of Family Head Xiao, Miss Gu Yang. And this is Miss Gu Jin, the cherished daughter of Family Head Gu,” Mrs. Bai said, casting a cold glance at Bai Yueshuang to prompt her to greet Gu Yang and Gu Jin.

Bai Yueshuang was momentarily stunned upon seeing Ruan Xueling and appeared disoriented. When Madam Bai introduced her, she seemed distracted as she extended her greeting.