Gift ceremony

Shen Wenling watched as his daughter animatedly speak with Song Xia and Jin Yu and his heart felt lightened . Shen Xue was engaging and laughing with them .Not acting aloof and distant from them like with her other friends.

Both were good girls he knew that for a fact from their background checks . Top students, hardworking and respectful. He was glad that Shen Xue had met them. They seemed to bring back a spark in his daughter that was previously only seen with close family. Maybe with their support Shen Xue could get over her cousin's betrayal.

"The gift ceremony is about to begin. Shen Xue why don't you come up and take a seat here.I will pass you the gifts."The emcee announced her red dress fluttering as she walked to the gift table.

The Princess of the Shen households had an abundance of wealth and treasures but it was not appropriate to give a young girl obscenely expensive gifts or one might say you were trying to buy her over. Or trying to win the favor of the Shen Family.

However, Shen Xue's close family was exempted from that rule.Shen Xue's grandparents gifted her a beach house in D city.

"It is right on the beach so you can watch the sunset from there. Go and have fun with your friends on your next vacation break!" Grandfather Shen said with a large grin and her grandmother smiled at her with a secretive look in her eyes.

They were currently on vacation so she was a bit curious why her grandfather said to go during the next holiday. Maybe the beach house was still being renovated?" Thank you Grandpa and Grandma "

Her brothers gave her a yacht as she adored the sea."Xue Er, you stinky monkey! Since you're always be begging to sail the family yacht we caved in and got you one." Her eldest brother teased her and she pouted at him before laughing. Shen Yating just shook his head at his siblings antics.

While her parents had gotten her a shopping spree in Paris and Milan as well as tickets to a few fashion shows in Europe.

"Xue Er ,are you happy?"Her father asked.

" Yes! Thank you so much! "She ran over and gave her parents a huge hug before walking over to her grandparents and giving them a hug as well.It was a heartfelt family moment.

Shen Xue was ecstatic. Traveling, shopping and fashion shows to major power house brands. It was a dream come true!

The Gao Family ,who was Shen Xue's mother's maternal family, had gotten her a gold and red ruby jewelry set.It was a Type A ,glutinous rice jade set in 22k gold.It was an expensive set worth around 500000 yuan.It was her grandmother 's heirloom that she wanted to pass it onto Shen Xue. The preciousness of the gift lay more with her grandmother 's love and blessings than any monetary value.Her maternal grandmother was old and couldn't come due to her ill health but her mother's siblings came with their spouses and children.

The Gao Family wasn't from G City we're located F city, in the top 3 powerful families .In fact ,her uncle Gao Ming was the mayor of F City.

Eventually the time for Song Xia 's gift came.

Reading the name on the gift," This gift is from Song Xia " the emcee said before passing Shen Xue a box tied with a lace black ribbon.

Liu Ting was impatiently waiting for this moment to see Song Xia embarrass herself.As a poor girl what could she give Shen Xue? She had gotten Shen Xue a 35000 Yuan dress from Purple Orchids , a middle second tier brand. The gift wasn't too expensive but was in great demand, fashionable and appropriate to give as Shen Xue's gift as a school mate.

Shen Xue gasped in astonishment. "A Little Violette Dress?".The cocktail dress with a low back covered in silver sequins. It was instant love for Shen Xue. It was perfect! She could wear it to the Fahion Show in Paris!

She knew the worth of Antov Kostya works were 100000 yuan at a bare minimum and very difficult to find. She hoped Song Xia didn't spend too much money on the dress although she was touched by her thoughtfulness. The dress was her style and something she already adored.

" Thank you Xiao Xia! I love it!" She wouldn't have minded any present from Song Xia because she knew it would have come from the heart without expecting anything in return.

Now Liu Ting was at a greater loss. Shen Xue likes Song Xia present? She hadn't heard much about the Little Violette Collection...but she knew that the designer was very famous. Did that mean Song Xia was rich? Then why did she not act like it? Always hanging around with poor people and not wearing expensive brands.

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" Party- parrrrtyyy- Party time!" A popular dance song blasted from the speakers as the teenagers hopped around on the dance floor.

The once elegant dance hall filled with classical music and dancing was now an normal teenagers party. The adults and parents had left to enjoy Shen Wenling's wine in his cellar leaving the kids to have fun.

Song Xia felt a bit awkward she had never been to such a party even as a teenager in her last life.She felt a bit robotic and couldn't dance with all of the numerous bodies milling around her as the disco lights flashed around the dark room.

"Xiao Yu , let's grab Song Xia so she doesn't escape." Shen Xue mischievous laughed.

The two of them dragged the reluctant Song Xia onto the dance floor when a new song started.

'Be- You- Tiful girl' came on by Jia Sying. It was an upbeat and catchy with meaningful lyrics. Her voice was enchanting with a hint of sweetness and intensity.

" Haha!Xiao Xia, loosen up and relax ." Jin Yu giggled seeing how stiff her friend was.

Shen Xue took their hands and they all danced in a group of three having fun.

Eventually Song Xia found her rhythm and enjoyed twirling around with her friends. They danced until their feet were sore but hearts were filled with a memory they would never forget.