The Blue Danube by Johan Strauss II played throughout the hall. Aside from Elder Gu with his Second Daughter, and Zhou Jingfeng with Sheng Xia, no one went to the dance floor.
Sheng Xia positioned her body to follow Zhao Jingfeng's lead. The man himself guided Sheng Xia through the rhythm, and somehow, their dance went smoothly. Zhao Jingfeng's lead could be understood perfectly by Sheng Xia and eventually produced a remarkable dance move.
Sheng Xia glanced at Zhao Jingfeng while pouting. "You lead like you negotiate, confidence."
Zhao Jingfeng chuckled. "You follow like you execute, precise. You are a good dancer."
"I am an Aldridge after all."
"Indeed. Your mother was very famous for her dance," said Zhao Jingfeng while smirking. He also remembered Madam Aldridge, who was also famous for her strong personality.
Then he looked at Sheng Xia, and he thought, 'Indeed, mother and daughter.'
"What are you looking at!" Sheng Xia felt giddy after being looked at for a long time. She snapped, trying to hide her panic.
"Just being amazed at your disguise."
"Hmph! Of course! Sister Su was the one who taught me!"
"Yes, she is indeed amazing."
"Right?" Sheng Xia couldn't help but smile widely when someone praised her sister.
Zhao Jingfeng chuckled. She is still the same as ever.
Zhao Jingfeng pulled Sheng Xia to do a spin, almost making Sheng Xia stumble on her own leg. But Sheng Xia quickly stabilized her body and spun perfectly.
"Don't get dizzy."
Sheng Xia snorted. "Impossible. My center of gravity is staring at me," said Sheng Xia wittily, resulting in another chuckle from Zhao Jingfeng.
The people at the banquet gasped as they saw the man who was famous for being petty in giving a smile and cold toward the woman who chased after him, laughed, and treated Cheng's adopted daughter with care.
Finally, the dance ended without any mishaps. Applause rang through the hall. The guests who saw the waltz couldn't comprehend how a girl who was born not from the wealthy circle could waltz that well.
"Rematch on another occasion?" asked Zhao Jingfeng when they bowed.
"Sure." Sheng Xia smirked. "Pick the time and I'll raise the stakes."
Zhao Jingfeng smiled knowingly.
"Young Master Zhao! That was amazing!" A man came closer. While he talked to Zhao Jingfeng, he glanced at Sheng Xia curiously. "This is the first time I saw you dance with a woman beside your mother and sister."
Zhao Jingfeng only gave out a smile.
Another man approached and tried to start a conversation, while also glancing at Sheng Xia. "Your waltz was smooth. I hope I can be as smooth as you."
And another one came. Before long, Zhao Jingfeng was surrounded by a large crowd of people.
Took the opportunity, Sheng Xia quietly left Zhao Jingfeng's side.
An hour later, the banquet ended, and Sheng Xia, who had hidden in the bathroom, came out, and walked to the entrance. She didn't know where the family's car was parked, so she would wait at the entrance.
Fortunately, she found the car parked not far from the entrance. She approached the car, but the driver stayed in his seat, not planning to open the door for her.
Sheng Xia breathed a sigh of frustration. She opened the door and entered the car. Twenty minutes later, Cheng An and the other three members of the Cheng Family get to the car.
Gu Bo personally ushered Cheng An to the car.
"I will pick you up in the morning." Gu Bo kissed Cheng An's left cheek.
"Mn." Cheng An nodded. Sheng Xia could see that at this time, the beloved young miss didn't look happy.
"Are you okay? You appear unwell," said Gu Bo, while combing Cheng An's straight hair.
Cheng An shook her head. "No, I am just tired. I am okay, don't worry."
"Okay, see you tomorrow."
"Mn, see you tomorrow."
After that, Gu Bo waved his hand as the Chengs' cars drove away.
Along the road, no one spoke up. Cheng Zen fell asleep, while Sheng Xia played with her phone. She was chatting in Elaine's Follower group chat. Sometimes, Sheng Xia's smile could be seen, and the young woman looked like she was trying to hold back her laughter.
Cheng An was furious.
Who was this Sheng Xia?
How could this ugly woman attract Zhao Jingfeng's attention?
Cheng An couldn't stop her resentment.
A lot of memories flashed in her mind.
She remembered the first time she saw Zhao Jingfeng when she was twelve.
It was Love at First Sight.
The teenager at that time had already looked so dashingly handsome, with a unique temperament.
Since then, she followed every news report about that teenager.
The teenager grew up into a remarkable young man.
Zhao Jingfeng was famous for being handsome, aloof, and gentle. Although people said that he was a gentleman, they also knew that this young man kept a distance from women.
So far, no woman has succeeded in getting Zhao Jingfeng as their man. He stayed as the unreachable flower at the top of the mountain.
Two years ago, Cheng An confessed to Zhao Jingfeng. She was confident about her worth. She was beautiful, attended a top university, was a campus flower who was adored by many, had interned in the company, and was from the same circle as him.
But the reality knocked her down completely when Zhao Jingfeng didn't even remember her.
They have met many times!
She visited the Zhao's Mansion three times!
She even came close to Madam Zhao.
Why did this flower reject her?
And why did he choose Sheng Xia at tonight's waltz?
It didn't make sense!
Cheng An couldn't hold her anger.
She couldn't accept that Sheng Xia got to dance with Zhao Jingfeng!
She couldn't accept that Sheng Xia was above her!
She is Cheng's real young miss!
Not her!
The return journey was smooth, and after forty minutes, the cars arrived at Cheng's Mansion.
Without waiting for the driver to open the door, Cheng An stepped out of the car and dashed into the mansion. Her face couldn't contain her anger anymore.
Madam Cheng, seeing Cheng An with a furious face, also started to feel angry.
She glared at Sheng Xia, who was on the way into the mansion, walking calmly, like she wasn't the same woman who danced with one of the most wanted bachelors in the circle.
Madam Cheng snorted and walked quickly to Cheng An's bedroom.
All night, Madam Cheng tried to comfort the crying Cheng An. Every bad word that Cheng An knew came out of her mouth, aimed at Sheng Xia.
Late at night, Madam Cheng fell asleep in Cheng An's bedroom, while Cheng An herself couldn't sleep a wink.
All night, Cheng An opened her hidden gallery, screening every photo of Zhao Jingfeng. There were formal photos, paparazzi-like photos, and even many illustrations from various renowned artists that illustrated her with Zhao Jingfeng as a couple.
When the dawn came, Cheng An felt thirsty. Too bad, her water dispenser was empty. So, she walked out of her bedroom and walked to the pantry in the second-floor living room.
But before she reached the pantry, she saw Sheng Xia come out from her bedroom on the first floor, while dragging an old travel bag.
Cheng An couldn't believe what she saw.
The only thing that came to her mind was that Sheng Xia had become arrogant from getting Zhao Jingfeng's favor. That poor girl probably felt that she could live outside with Zhao Jingfeng.
Cheng An's fury grew again.
She walked down the stairs quickly, as if she were flying. Then, without thinking deeply, she shouted, "Sheng Xia! Do you know? It wasn't an accident that we were switched back then!"
Sheng Xia, who was dragging her heavy travel bag, stopped at her feet. Her heart was beating loudly.
"What do you mean?"
Cheng An laughed like a madman. "It's true! After all, I am my mother and father's biological daughter! Your mother died, and my parent thought that you were hindering my legitimacy; of course, they abandoned you! They just weren't brave enough to kill you!"
Sheng Xia couldn't believe what she heard. She stared at Cheng An like a lost child. "Abandoned me?"
"Yeah!" shouted Cheng An madly. "What! Do you think Father was happy to meet you? He didn't! He couldn't hide your discovery in time!"
"Lies!" Sheng Xia tried covering her ears.
"Sheng Xia! You," Cheng An smiled happily, "are truly unwanted."
Then Cheng An laughed. She didn't believe that this poor woman was Zhao Jingfeng's woman.
Cheng An gave up and chose to accept Gu Bo's advances, but she still couldn't forget Zhao Jingfeng. She still loved him madly, but she couldn't do anything about it.
Zhao Jingfeng truly didn't like her.
So, how could she accept this thief stealing her white moonlight?
She couldn't accept it!
And she wouldn't!
Ever!
She was the chosen one.
Her parent chose her over Sheng Xia.
She was the winner!
She is and will always be!