Tang Yiyi smiled sweetly.
When Zhang Meiyu announced their divorce, she had stated that.
Tang Yiyi had no further connection with the Tang family, and Tang Yiyi would live with Tang Zhongcheng from then on.
An adopted daughter facing such circumstances was indeed pitiable.
After all, her parents were divorcing, and the adopted daughter was being tossed back and forth, her fate being quite turbulent.
But at this moment, many people were whispering.
Especially Tang Yiyi's classmates, quite a few of whom had come.
They were all speaking sarcastically, deliberately raising their voices.
"Did you hear? Tang Yiyi is actually Tang Zhongcheng's illegitimate daughter."
"What? How could an illegitimate daughter be raised in the Tang family for so many years? Did Zhang Meiyu know?"
"She must have known, otherwise, she wouldn't have filed for divorce. What woman could tolerate this?"
"Zhang Meiyu is critically ill. Could it be that this illegitimate daughter angered her?"
"I heard Tang Yiyi's birth mother was Xue Yi, the former housekeeper of the Tang family!"
"What! So Tang Zhongchen raised his original wife and the mistress under the same roof? He's truly enjoying the best of both worlds!"
"Disgusting..."
...
Hearing the unpleasant words being hurled at her, Tang Zhongcheng's expression flickered slightly.
He was shocked that his family's private affairs were known to so many people.
Simultaneously, he felt some displeasure at Tang Yiyi's presence at his birthday banquet.
These were sensitive times, and any negative incident could affect the overall situation.
Especially his own reputation.
If not handled properly, the shareholders of Tang Corporation would continue to pressure him.
Tang Yiyi saw Tang Zhongcheng's less-than-pleasant expression and knew he was unhappy.
But she had waited for this day for so long, endured so much hardship and pain.
Only today, with Tang Zhongcheng acknowledging her identity, could she finally hold her head high.
She could reclaim everything she had lost.
She was, after all, a legitimate young lady of the Tang family.
Tang Yiyi said to Tang Zhongcheng.
"Father, it seems everyone has misunderstood something. Don't you want to explain my identity to everyone?"
Tang Zhongcheng looked at Tang Yiyi with a complex gaze.
If it weren't for the crowd, he would have severely reprimanded this fool, Tang Yiyi, right then and there.
Seeing Tang Zhongcheng remain silent, Tang Yiyi turned her attention to her brothers.
"If Father won't say, then what about my brothers?"
Tang Yiyi looked at her four brothers with a wronged expression.
All four brothers were present.
To them, Tang Yiyi was the sister they had watched grow up.
Moreover, Tang Yiyi had been terribly bullied by Tang Xiaomin.
In comparison, it was only natural that they wished Tang Yiyi to be treated well.
Tang Yiyi had chosen this moment to bring things to light.
Her intentions were clear to her four brothers.
Tang Yu sighed inwardly.
He decided to fulfill Tang Yiyi's wish.
"Everyone, Yiyi is my biological sister, and she is my only biological sister. I hope everyone will give my sister the respect she deserves from now on."
Tang Yu was the first to step forward and speak.
At this moment.
There was a glimmer of moisture in Tang Yiyi's eyes.
Tang Ye also stepped forward and said, "Yiyi is my biological sister. All the unpleasant rumors before were just fabrications."
"Regardless of Yiyi's background, she is our only sister."
Subsequently, Tang Xu and Tang Yan also stepped forward and said the same thing.
All four brothers chose to stand behind Tang Yiyi, supporting her.
However.
Tang Yiyi's ultimate goal was Tang Zhongcheng.
At this moment, Tang Yiyi, filled with confidence, once again pressured Tang Zhongcheng.
"Father, what about you?"
...
Tang Zhongcheng looked at his sons, all of whom had acknowledged Tang Yiyi's identity.
At this point, he had no room to retreat.
Tang Zhongcheng's thought was to quickly dismiss this minor incident to avoid further trouble.
With a grim expression, Tang Zhongcheng nodded.
"Yiyi is indeed my biological daughter."
As soon as these words were spoken, the speculation about Tang Zhongcheng among the onlookers intensified.
However, regardless of their suspicions, it was their family matter, and it was not appropriate to say much.
...
At this moment, Peter Pan walked over, holding a glass of red wine in one hand and his hands in his pockets, looking curious.
He was not interested in the Tang family's affairs.
However, he was interested in one person.
Peter Pan's gaze surveyed Tang Yiyi, who was sweet-looking and exquisitely dressed.
"I've heard that the young ladies of the Tang family are talented. You must be her."
Tang Yiyi looked at the blond, blue-eyed Mr. Pan, this young and accomplished important figure.
He actually knew her?
Tang Yiyi nodded at Mr. Pan.
"Mr. Pan, you flatter me."
Peter Pan continued, "I really like your songs, so I'd like to invite you to write a song for my brand. Would you be willing, Miss Tang?"
Tang Yiyi replied without hesitation, "It is my honor to be invited by Mr. Pan. I am very willing."
Everything unfolded as Tang Yiyi had envisioned.
As long as she was a young lady of the Tang family, her good fortune would continue to pour in.
Tang Yiyi's quick collaboration with Mr. Pan was something that should have been envied.
However, someone among the banquet guests noticed a discrepancy.
Ye Lingyun was in the same school as Tang Yiyi.
Although he couldn't write songs, he could distinguish between good and bad.
He really couldn't compliment the quality of Tang Yiyi's simplistic songs.
He also couldn't stand by and watch Tang Yiyi impersonate someone else.
Just as Tang Yiyi was reveling in her triumph, Ye Lingyun stepped forward and said in a voice audible to everyone.
"Miss Tang, I recall there is another young lady in the Tang family. Moreover, her songs are excellent, and she has collaborated with world-class musicians."
"Mr. Pan, you should open your eyes and don't invite the wrong person."
As soon as Ye Lingyun spoke, Tang Yiyi's face instantly turned very ugly.
Because she knew that the person Ye Lingyun was referring to was Tang Xiaomin.
At this moment, Mr. Pan also looked suspicious.
"But isn't the young lady of the Tang family this Miss Tang Yiyi? Is there someone else?"
Those in the know among the crowd began to whisper, looking as if they were about to witness a good show.
"Heh heh... Let's see how she explains this."
"Her skin is so thick, even a nuclear bomb would bounce off."
"I've seen shameless people, but never someone this shameless. It's a new benchmark."
...
Unpleasant remarks echoed incessantly.
Facing Peter Pan's questioning and the surrounding people's schadenfreude.
Tang Yiyi's expression became extremely distressed.
At this moment, whether she explained or not, her situation was awkward.
She was in a dilemma and was being ridiculed.
She was so wronged that she almost burst into tears.
Just then.
Tang Yu stepped forward.
"Mr. Pan, it's like this. Not long ago, we brought back a sister who had been lost to us."
"However, she has already issued a statement severing all ties with the Tang family, and they have no further connection. Therefore, we now only have one sister, and that is Tang Yiyi."