Mr. Jiu’s grand gesture silenced those Family Heads. This was already a clear indication of his stance. The adopted daughter he acknowledged could casually flaunt gemstones worth billions—this was his message: from now on, Qin Miaomiao was the legitimate daughter of the Su Family! She was under the protection of Mr. Jiu! Even if he said nothing, everyone present understood his intention—henceforth, she represented him. Anyone who dared to cross her would be offending him! Dealing with Lu Qing alone was already challenging, but now adding Mr. Jiu to the mix—anyone would have to think twice. The ceremony was about to begin. Mo Wenwan stood amidst the crowd, carrying herself like the hostess, personally greeting the attendees. She seemed to notice the many envious gazes, her vanity receiving its greatest fulfillment in this moment. At this point, a slight commotion emerged in the crowd. Mr. Jiu, accompanied by the few Family Heads, stepped forward at a leisurely pace and took his seat on the main platform within the hall. Mo Wenwan immediately noticed Qin Miaomiao and saw the dazzling emerald necklace she wore around her neck! That green gown paired with the necklace complemented each other perfectly, making her appear even more noble and unattainable. Moreover, she stood beside Lu Qing, drawing jealous stares from the surrounding women. But where did that emerald necklace come from? Did Lu Qing gift it to her? No, if he had given it, she would have worn it before arriving at Liyuan. Considering such an occasion, entering without jewelry would seem far too shabby. Could it have been a gift from Mr. Jiu? No, that’s impossible! Anyone with eyes could see that this set of emerald jewelry would easily surpass billions! Why would Mr. Jiu give her something so valuable? A possibility suddenly flashed through her mind, causing her entire body to tremble, her hands and feet turning icy cold. No, no, absolutely impossible! Mr. Jiu must be adding someone to the family registry, not announcing anything else. It absolutely cannot be anyone but her! ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ NovєlFіre.net Pale-faced, she stared unwaveringly at Qin Miaomiao. Just then, Mr. Jiu stood up, and the room fell silent. In a calm voice, he said, "The reason I invited everyone here today is for one matter. Years ago, I adopted an honorary daughter, though I’ve never publicly announced it. Now that I’ve grown older, Liyuan requires someone to inherit it. It’s time for everyone to meet her. I now declare that, from this moment onward, she is one of the Su Family. Her surname will be changed to Su, and she is designated as my heir." The room erupted in shock—designated heir? This was far more surprising than simply adding someone to the family registry! Especially the members of the Su Family—they looked particularly displeased. However, given the setting, no one dared to challenge Mr. Jiu’s authority or cause a scene publicly. Mo Qian immediately lit up with excitement—designated heir? Didn’t that mean the entire Su Family fortune would belong to his sister? Unable to contain himself, he egged the moment on, loudly urging, "Mr. Jiu, hurry up and announce who it is!" Mo Wenwan’s face was extremely tense, yet she still clung to a thread of hope. It couldn’t be Qin Miaomiao. It absolutely wouldn’t be her! She was supposed to be Mr. Jiu’s proper adopted daughter! She was supposed to be his designated heir! She was supposed to possess everything! Mr. Jiu’s gaze swept through the crowd, carrying a palpable sense of dominance. Mo Wenwan watched in horror as his gaze bypassed her and landed directly on Qin Miaomiao! Everyone in the room heard his deep, magnetic voice: "Little Jin’er, come here." Mo Wenwan felt as if all her strength had been drained, nearly fainting. It wasn’t her—it really wasn’t her!! She watched helplessly as Qin Miaomiao stepped forward, her green gown a striking visual assault. Mr. Jiu calmly declared: "From now on, she is my heir."