Chapter 146: An Unsentintal Request
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Purple Sumrs was invited to a banquet at the Jason Family ho, greeted at the door by Mrs. Jason, Henry Jason, and Zara Jason.
Marcel Jefferson was also present, his face glowing with elation.
The Jason Family had invited Aria Jackson, but Officer Jackson wasn’t fond of rowdy gatherings, so only Marcel Jefferson ca.
The group entered the courtyard and proceeded to the quaint, antique-styled living room. A mahogany round table was set up in the room, surrounded by friends and relatives who had good relationships with the Jason Family.
This small family banquet, though not as lavish as the Sumrs Family’s, emanated the joy and harmony of a Chinese banquet.
After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere was convivial.
Rembering the recent hardships, Mrs. Jason’s eyes reddened slightly. She substituted tea for alcohol and raised her cup to Purple Sumrs. “Ms. Sumrs, you’ve done our family a huge favor. If it wasn’t for your diligent investigation into Henry’s case, our family would still be shouldering an undeserved bla.”
Henry imdiately stood up, took the tea cup from Mrs. Jason, and sincerely said, “Mom, let do it. Ms. Sumrs has greatly favored .”
“The one who ought to be thanked is Zara.” Purple Sumrs chuckled. “I’m young, and lack influence, if it weren’t for Zara’s strong endorsent, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to help.”
Mr. and Mrs. Jason laughed upon hearing this.
“Henry, you really should thank your sister!” said Mr. Jason, laughing heartily.
Zara sat at the table, her complexion rosy and she looked joyously excited.
Henry was also delighted and after raising his cup to Purple Sumrs, he sincerely toasted his sister as well.
The guests around the table all laughed.
The living room was brightly lit. The old-style rosewood furniture shone with a yellow glow under the lights, revealing its delicate grain. In the center of the hall, a statue of Maitreya Buddha was enshrined, his large belly and constant smile seeming to embody tolerance and freedom from worldly worries.
The whole Jason Family seed to be bathed in a festive joy, as if issues had been resolved and difficulties overco.
The banquet finished at nine o’clock.
Mr. Jason and Henry saw off the guests, while Mrs. Jason held Purple Sumrs back for a chat and ordered the kitchen to serve so tea and snacks.
All the snacks were Chinese style desserts: rose biscuits, red bean pastries, poria cakes, and honey bean pastries.
Purple Sumrs was eating happily.
Whenever she dropped a few crumbs, a small raven poked its head out of a cross-body bag and pecked them up.
Mrs. Jason laughed and said, “I wish Zara would eat like this. She spends every day fretting about losing weight and hardly eats enough. How will she grow strong like this?”
Zara blushed and protested, “Mom.”
Purple Sumrs laughed: “I usually don’t dare to eat so much either. It’s just that Mrs. Jason’s food is too delicious and I couldn’t resist.”
Mrs. Jason laughed even more at this.
Zara, sitting on the side, was silently observing Purple Sumrs.
Purple Sumrs was very pretty, with finely-shaped features, the sort of beauty both young and old would appreciate. She wasn’t vulgar or artificial. Her clear, sparkling eyes made her look like an adorable, innocent doll. The more one looked, the more one liked her.
But Laura Sumrs had told her that Purple Sumrs had an ugly appearance, a heavily made-up face that resembled a black-faced ghost. She was said to be poor, uncultured and disgusting.
Why would Laura make such comnts?
Zara thought about Purple Sumrs’s identity and started to understand.
– – Laura looked down on this fostered daughter of her family, and was also worried that Purple Sumrs might outshine her, hence she constantly belittled her in her words?
The affairs of the Sumrs Family were none of Zara’s business, but Zara genuinely liked Purple Sumrs, because Purple Sumrs had saved her brother!
“Is this a magpie?” Zara wanted to keep the conversation going with Purple Sumrs, “My dad also has one. It can speak and loves to show off. Whenever we have guests around the house, it would squawk and squawk non-stop.”
Purple Sumrs chuckled, “Your bird is very amusing.”
Zara stared at her with her bright almond eyes and said, “You guessed it right, its na literally is ‘Amusing!'”
Purple Sumrs couldn’t contain her laughter.
Mrs. Jason was delighted to see her daughter bonding with Purple Sumrs. “Zara, Ms. Sumrs will soon attend Grey as well. You will have to take good care of her.”
Zara nodded, “Don’t worry, mom. I won’t let anyone bully Purple Sumrs!”
ntioning the matter of school, Purple Sumrs hesitated for a mont and then said, “Mrs. Jason, I have a favor to ask of you..”
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