The people who were surrounded were so tall that they couldn't be ignored. As they approached, Jin Xiaoji realized that they were just a group of people carrying sedan chairs. The sedan chairs were like a small stage that could move, completely highlighting the noble identity of the owner.
It's been some time now, yet there are still people appearing in sedan chairs. It's really vulgar. Xiaoji squinted her eyes and carefully examined the elderly man standing high above her.
This old man from the Shi family is estimated to be almost seventy years old, but he is still strong and strong. Apart from a slightly withered chin, he looks extremely intimidating. When he looks at people, he likes to look down, which makes his eyes a bit dark and gives people a feeling of not wanting to be with him.
The first time we met, I failed and kept my score in my heart. Little Ji looked in the opposite direction again.
Since the appearance of the old man, all the relatives of the Shi family have stood up. They are either excited, nervous, or have a very small amount of contempt and disdain, but none of them are genuinely happy. Even the legitimate Shi old lady only shakes her lips a few times and slowly lowers her head.
Family relationships, failing, being a failed person!
The sound of a stone sedan landing came from behind, and the crowd cheered. After the applause gradually stopped, only a few faint breaths could be heard in the quiet surroundings. On the stone sedan chair, Mr. Shi's eyelids slightly closed. When everyone's expectant gaze reached its maximum, he finally slowly opened his eyes.
Those eyes have gone through countless trials and tribulations, and they are no longer as gentle as ordinary people. After being scanned by those sharp eyes, many Shi families lowered their heads and couldn't or dared not look anymore.
Jin Xiaoji's gaze never moved away. She wanted to see this person clearly. She could see the contempt flashing in his eyes. Faced with these blood related or non blood related relatives, his emotional investment seemed much less than she had imagined.
Just as a group of clan members dared not look up straight, Mr. Shi's chin slightly lifted. He opened his mouth gently, but his voice rolled out like thunder.
Today is a rare and joyous day for our Shi family. I have invited everyone here to tell you something very important
Mr. Shi's voice paused for a moment, as if he had glanced over at Xiao Ji. 'Someone, after leaving me for eighteen years, suddenly came back with a surprise. Do you know what it is?'
Mr. Shi pulled out a smile and looked down lightly, but with so many people present, none of them could answer.
Hehe, you probably can't guess. I can't say this surprise yet. I'll have to thank a few very special guests first before I can let you understand
Mr. Shi started selling the boxes and waved his hand. Several servants holding gift boxes walked up one after another, followed by Assistant Liang. He nodded from Mr. Shi and walked down with everyone.
The crowd automatically separated into a path, and at the end of the road, it was suddenly Jin Xiaoji and others.
Although Xiaoji had been prepared for it, Mr. Shi's sudden move still exceeded her expectations.
Four people were holding four boxes and placing them in front of everyone one by one. Little Ji could almost hear Bohe and the others exclaiming in delight and surprise when they had already opened their gifts.
It seems that Mr. Shi has started to buy people's hearts. Looking at the two people who suddenly defected next to him, Xiaoji just wanted to laugh. It's just that it's good, there's no need to put in so much effort. Among these people, only Mu Dongyang remained steadfast in his stance, and the gift was only opened and glanced at before being covered in its original state.
Miss Jin, this is for you
When it was Jin Xiaoji's turn, her hesitation prompted Assistant Liang, who personally helped open her own box and revealed a unique jar inside.
It is indeed a jar, an ordinary tile jar with a dark red body stained with stains, as if it had just been dug out of the ground. But it was such an inconspicuous thing that Assistant Liang held in his hand like a precious treasure and respectfully handed it over to Xiao Ji.
Facing this tile altar, Jin Xiaoji's thoughts were completely lost. As soon as Assistant Liang spoke, she immediately felt several gazes suddenly fixed on her, like needles, wishing to pierce her with fresh blood.
But her hand still reached out, and with so many people watching, she couldn't brush her master's face. After she touched it inside for a while, something finally fell into her hand, and at the same time, it made her body shake violently and stop moving.
How about it? Xiaoji, what's that good thing
Jin Xiaoji's reaction made Bohe very curious. She whispered a question and looked inside. The other few people were curious, but no one was as casual as Bohe. Seeing that Jin Xiaoji didn't respond, she even took the tile altar and reached inside with her.
But before she could reach into the mouth of the jar, she was slapped open by Jin Xiaoji's palm, and the jar fell to the ground with a loud sound, shattering into pieces.
Xiao Ji, what are you doing? Ah
A scream replaced the rest of the words, and Bohe was so scared that her face turned pale. She pushed back several steps, trying to pick herself up, but still fell to the ground.
In front of her, Jin Xiaoji stood alone, with a twisting long rope wrapped around her fair wrist. The gray black rope spewed out strange red letters, and the triangular rope head was exposed to everyone's sight. Surprisingly, it was a frightened pit viper!
Jin Xiaoji seemed to have not yet reacted, her petite body maintaining a stiff posture. Someone around her shouted loudly, causing a commotion in the crowd.
Two figures suddenly rushed over from both sides, and Mu Dongyang kicked away the easily hurtful tiles on the ground. When he tried to pull Jin Xiaoji, he was snatched away by another person.
What the hell is this! No one sent snakes! "Shi Jiu roared and rushed over, his face turning red with anger. When he reached out to catch the snake, he was inadvertently avoided by Jin Xiaoji." What are you doing? Don't move, it's dangerous
As soon as the word "danger" was spoken, the wobbly viper wriggled and its dark eyes emitted a cold light, biting Jin Xiaoji's wrist with one bite.
At the moment when her hand was bitten, Jin Xiaoji's face changed in pain, and countless thoughts flashed through her mind. This incredible thing seemed completely inappropriate to happen here, but it was surprisingly logical when strung together.
Either someone wants to harm her, or the person who gave this gift is intentional!
Jin Xiaoji would rather believe the latter. As the head of the Shi family, he would never make such a low-level mistake at such a critical moment. This jar cannot deceive anyone. Since it is presented in front of so many people, he must know what is inside.
The pain in the hand continued, and the viper bit vigorously. Although the wound was not deep, the piece of flesh had already been torn. The pain awakened her attention, and Shi Jiu's call came to her ear, but her eyes were straight ahead, that face that was high and emotionless.
Do you want to watch the excitement? I'll show you enough!
With a cold snort, Jin Xiaoji turned around and looked at Shi Jiu. His face was full of grief, as if he had hurt himself.
When he wanted to come over and catch the snake again, Jin Xiaoji lifted her hand and raised one arm above her head, squeezing her fingers hard.
The sound of bone cracking came from above, and the body of the pit viper was completely twisted and deformed. Jin Xiaoji heard someone shouting loudly, and a few drops of crimson liquid dripped onto her face. Everyone's gaze at her changed.
Her current appearance must be both disheveled and terrifying. Jin Xiaoji stood tall with her chest, staring at the person from afar. As their eyes met, something seemed to be floating in the air, and the war was about to break out.
The crowd was in chaos, and Shi Jiu's voice could no longer be heard clearly. Xiao Ji saw him looking at his grandfather like crazy and shouted loudly. The person on stage remained unmoved and only pushed open the chair and stood up after Jin Xiaoji threw the dead snake to the ground like garbage.
"Good! Good!" A dozen pages clapped and shouted twice, and the loud word "good" echoed throughout the meeting place. When everyone was looking at him, he actually laughed out of time. "It's really the same as her. No, you are more stubborn than her, calm in face of danger, and calm in handling things. You are really a good granddaughter of our Shi family!"
The words' granddaughter of the Shi family 'were like a heavy bomb, causing everyone present to fall apart. Many people's faces changed, Bo He and Cui Zizhi widened their eyes, while Mu Dongyang looked like he had known before. Except for Shi Jiu, his hands were frozen in mid air, and his body had long been a fossil.
Jin Xiaoji didn't hear what others were saying, she just felt her heart suddenly ache when she saw Shi Jiu's expression. Mr. Shi laughed happily in front of her, but she felt extremely ironic. She had been played a monkey trick by him here, and now he was happy. Should she laugh out loud?
But who does he think he is?
Good granddaughter, you must have been scared. It's Grandpa's fault. Grandpa was testing you just now, and now you have the qualifications of the Shi family
If she doesn't pass the test, she won't be able to become a member of the Shi family. Isn't she really interested in this kind of Shi family? Shi Dangdang loudly announced tonight's biggest surprise ahead, with an excited expression, unaware that Jin Xiaoji's heart was already a different world.
Child, you are afraid. I am your biological grandfather, and your mother Shi Yue is my biological daughter. Come on, let me hear from your grandfather
This time his tone was much softer, with a touch of human touch. His gaze could be considered kind, but when it hit Xiao Ji, she couldn't help but shiver.
Your name is Jin Xiaoji, right? She looks really similar to your mother. Don't be afraid, everyone here is your family. Look, the one over there is your grandmother, and the one next to you is your cousin. You should know this form. His name is Shi Jiu, and he goes to the same school as you
Mr. Shi is extremely arrogant, and without Jin Xiaoji speaking, he introduces himself. But every time he introduced someone, Shi Jiu's face turned pale, and his gaze towards Xiao Ji became even more lifeless.
A happy banquet suddenly turned into a one-sided speech, which had a significant impact on her plans for tonight. As Mr. Shi became increasingly excited and almost ecstatic, Jin Xiaoji curled her lips and burst out laughing.
The sudden laughter almost overwhelmed everyone. After the laughter stopped, her clear voice rang out: "My mother's name is Shi Yue, but she only has a mother, not a father. She once said a sentence to me
At this point, Xiaoji's voice suddenly rose, making everyone present hear, "My grandfather? Hehe, he died 800 years ago