Chapter 62: Fulfilling All Fantasies About My Younger Sister

Unexpectedly, Jiang Sui was invited to stay for dinner.

In fact, her original plan was simple: admit her mistakes, show some vulnerability, and play the emotional card. The priority was to smooth things over, since Lin Hui was her only family in this world—she couldn’t let their strained relationship continue.

Given her past with the Shen family, she hadn’t expected to be accepted so quickly.

Her intention was to leave after making amends, then slowly work on repairing their relationship over time.

But things turned out better than she’d hoped.

After all, there was no deep-seated hatred between them; as long as she acknowledged her faults, brought a gift, and apologized, the conflict would be resolved.

From what she’d learned, the Shen family wasn’t the type to press an advantage relentlessly.

Considering how happily Lin Hui lived with them, it was clear enough that neither Shen Xiangdong nor his two sons were bad people.

To accept a stepmother, and even express concern that Jiang Sui might hurt Lin Hui, showed their essential kindness and the good relationship they shared with Lin Hui.

Her deliberate choice of a sweet and gentle persona today had not gone to waste.

She’d expected dinner at the Shen house to be awkward, but Jiang Sui’s easy conversation made it lively and pleasant.

She shared amusing stories from her time on set and the latest gossip that women love to hear.

Lin Hui was completely enthralled, unable to resist asking question after question.

“Really??”

“So the rumors are true?”

“What about that one, is it real—the one about…”

And so on.

Though Jiang Sui was talkative, she never spoke too much—just enough to make everyone comfortable.

Even when she shifted the conversation, it was always smooth and natural; before they knew it, they were chatting happily over their meal.

As for table manners, the Shen family had never placed much importance on such things.

What mattered most was being together and enjoying each other’s company.

From time to time, Shen Li would chime in with Jiang Sui.

“Is that right? Are they really that good? Think they can beat me at games?”

“Auntie, if you keep asking, your daughter’s food will go cold.”

“I didn’t say anything—that was all Big Brother.”

And so on.

Shen Qian raised an eyebrow. “Could you keep your mouth shut? Can’t even stop talking while you eat.”

After that, Shen Qian returned to his meal, though his eyes continued to drift toward Jiang Sui.

To the brothers, the Jiang Sui before them was everything they’d ever imagined a sister could be.

Sweet and lovely, with bright, beautiful eyes that sparkled like blooming sunflowers when she smiled, and a voice as sweet as honey when she called them “brother.”

If only this Jiang Sui could stay forever.

After dinner, Lin Hui took Jiang Sui aside for a private word.

“Sui Sui, be honest with Mom—do you have someone supporting you in the entertainment industry?”

Jiang Sui looked puzzled. “What do you mean?”

Lin Hui hesitated a few seconds before lowering her voice. “A patron.”

Jiang Sui was momentarily stunned. “Who told you that? Mom, people make up all kinds of stories online, you mustn’t believe everything you hear.”

Lin Hui’s tone sharpened. “Then tell me—who is your husband? Didn’t you say you were married? And I saw it myself—when you finished your livestream, the entire internet was full of pictures of you and Xuanxuan. That’s what everyone is saying online.”

Jiang Sui was speechless. “Would you believe me if I said I have no idea which idiot started that rumor?”

Lin Hui’s expression clearly read: Do you think I’d believe that?

Jiang Sui cleared her throat. “Mom, everything online is fake. I don’t have a patron. If I were the kind of person who’d do anything for money, I would’ve asked you for it long ago.”

Lin Hui thought it over—true, Sui Sui had always been as stubborn as a mule.

She’d been difficult before, but never once asked her for money.

Jiang Sui thought: Exactly, I never asked you for money, and yet I ended up clinging to a wealthy man.

But truthfully, she’d only ended up with Lu Ye because the old Jiang Sui had been drawn to his looks.

“As for the marriage, that was just me acting out, picking someone at random to register with because I was angry with you. Now I’ve come to my senses and plan to get a divorce,” Jiang Sui said quietly. “But you have to keep this a secret.”