chapter 21 public humiliation

Fawn He went out to walk the dog and was unaware of the recent news. She had no knowledge of the press conference held by Chairman Luby Ye from Qian Jun Group, the cancellation of the cooperation with the Tang family's Yong Le Group, or Camellia Tang's demand for ten percent of the family's shares in exchange for returning. When she heard Camellia Tang's words, Fawn He was momentarily stunned. "Ten percent of the shares transfer agreement? What shares?" She couldn't grasp it immediately. Camellia Tang handed the contract over. "Mom, this is a transfer agreement with Grandpa's personal signature. As long as Dad signs it, he'll inherit ten percent of the family's assets." Fawn He quickly took the contract and examined it carefully. After reading it, she hugged and kissed it, bursting into laughter. "Haha, it's true, it's really a transfer agreement! Ten percent of the shares! The old man has finally come to his senses!" "Mom, let me see." Zion Tang also couldn't believe it. The family's shares were all controlled by Fernan Tang, with other Tang family members having some, but their family had none. Excitedly, Fawn He handed it over. "Zion, didn't you want a new car? Mom will buy one for you tomorrow. Get a decent one, so you can drive it and show off." Zion Tang looked at the contract with a delighted expression. "Mom, this is ten percent of the shares! With this, we'll receive substantial dividends every time. Mom, I plan to have a child. The house in the city is too small. Mom, could you ask Dad to transfer five percent to me? I want to buy a new house!" "It's your dad's anyway. It'll be yours sooner or later. Why are you in such a hurry?" "Mom, I've set my sights on an expensive dress that costs several tens of thousands," Lydia Wu chimed in, pulling Fawn He's arm and coquettishly saying, "Mom, my anniversary with Zion is in just over a month. I plan to buy a decent dress." "Sure, sure, buy it!" Fawn He was in a good mood. After all these years of enduring, she had finally obtained a stake in Tang family's Yong Le Group. Seeing her mom so happy, Camellia Tang felt pleased too. She couldn't help but tightly grip Ellison Jiang's hand, looking at him with gratitude. However, Ellison Jiang, upon seeing Fawn He receive the stock transfer agreement, didn't glance at Camellia Tang again. He spoke up, "Mom, this agreement is what Camellia wanted to bring back for Dad." "What's with your long speech?" Fawn He's face darkened, hands on her hips. "You're just a servant brought into the Tang family. You have no right to speak here. Besides, I raised her for more than twenty years. Isn't this what a daughter should do?" Camellia Tang noticed that Fawn He was getting angry. She quickly apologized, saying, "Mom, I'm sorry. Ellison Jiang didn't mean to disrespect you. This is something a daughter should do." "Alright, come inside," Fawn He's mood remained good, and she couldn't be bothered to argue with Ellison Jiang any further. She turned and entered the house. Camellia Tang wore a happy expression, relieved that her mom had finally given her approval. Ellison Jiang, on the other hand, looked helpless. Camellia Tang's heart was too soft, and she was too eager for her family's approval. This showed how much suffering she had endured over the years. After entering the house, the family gathered to discuss the contract, and Fawn He also called Izaic Tang, urging him to come back and sign the contract. Soon, Izaic Tang returned. When he learned that Camellia Tang had secured ten percent of the family's business for him, he was stunned and couldn't help but ask, "Ca… Camellia, is this for real?" Camellia Tang sat on the sofa and nodded. "Yes, Dad, it's true. Grandpa also asked me to come back to the family." "Haha, that's great..." Izaic Tang laughed excitedly. Fawn He poured cold water on him, shouting, "Enough, don't get too pleased with yourself. It's not like you achieved this on your own. You've been mediocre all your life. If it weren't for Camellia's determination, you would never have gained any respect in the Tang family!" Izaic Tang lowered his head, not daring to argue. With the stock transfer agreement brought back by Camellia Tang, the family was very happy and decided to go out for a nice meal to celebrate. They all left the house together. Izaic Tang, despite not having much money, was still a company manager with a decent salary. He had a mortgage for a Honda worth over three hundred thousand. Zion Tang also had a car, bought with family support during his marriage. Although it was worth only around two hundred thousand, it served as reliable transportation. Zion Tang drove, accompanied by Lydia Wu, while Ellison Jiang and Camellia Tang rode in Izaic Tang's car. The family headed to the city center and found a high-class restaurant. "Flavorful Delights Eatery," which was famous in Jiang Zhong City. It had several levels of dining, including the Diamond VIP Room, Gold VIP Room, Silver VIP Room, Bronze VIP Room, Black Iron VIP Room, and a regular dining hall. Even dining in the regular hall could cost thousands or even ten thousands for a single meal. At this time, it was dinner time, and the regular dining hall was fully booked. There was a line of over thirty people waiting outside. Fawn He began complaining again. "Izaic Tang, you're really useless. Look at Jayiay Tang, he's a Bronze member at Flavorful Delights Eatery. He doesn't need to wait; he can go straight to a private room." "And you, a lowly soldier, no money, no power. Look at Kayven Tang's son-in-law, he's a Silver member at Flavorful Delights Eatery. With just one phone call, a waiter personally comes out to greet him. How did my daughter end up marrying such a poor guy?" While waiting for their meal, Fawn He's good mood was completely spoiled. She began to complain and scold Izaic Tang for being useless, and she criticized Camellia Tang for marrying an incompetent husband. Ellison Jiang had grown accustomed to Fawn He's sarcastic remarks and didn't want to engage in an argument. During the wait, Ellison Jiang said to Camellia Tang, "Camellia, wait for a moment. I'm going to the supermarket across the street to buy some cigarettes." "Sure," Camellia Tang nodded. Ellison Jiang turned and headed to the nearby supermarket. "Hey, isn't this Camellia Tang? What happened to your face?" While the Tang family members were sitting in chairs outside Flavorful Delights Eatery, waiting in line for their meal, an eerie voice with a hint of sarcasm reached their ears. Camellia Tang turned to see a woman dressed provocatively, her face caked with makeup, carrying a shoulder bag as she approached. "Evian Wang," Camellia Tang instantly recognized her. Evian Wang was her university classmate and came from a wealthy family. During their school days, Evian Wang was the campus beauty, pursued by numerous wealthy and influential suitors. On the other hand, Camellia Tang had been considered the ugliest girl in the entire university. Evian Wang gazed at Camellia Tang. During this period, Camellia Tang had gained significant fame in Jiang Zhong. Not only did she recover her appearance, but she also managed to establish connections with Chairman Luby Ye of Qian Jun Group. Following that, the news of Camellia Tang being scarred by Olav Xiao from the Xiao family had also spread. After Camellia Tang's facial reconstruction, she had made headlines in newspapers and news outlets, earning her the title of the most beautiful woman in Jiang Zhong. This stirred up jealousy in Evian Wang. She couldn't understand why someone she considered ugly was given the title of the city's most beautiful woman. Now, seeing Camellia Tang with bandages still on her face outside Flavorful Delights Eatery, Evian Wang couldn't help but mock her, saying, "Is this really the so-called number one beauty in Jiang Zhong? Come on, everyone, take a look! This is Camellia Tang from the prestigious Tang family, the one who was crowned the top beauty in Jiang Zhong by the media. Can you believe it? Look at her now, does she still resemble that top beauty?" Evian Wang's taunting voice attracted the attention of many people nearby. "This is Camellia Tang?" "The executive chairman of Tang family's Yong Le Company, Camellia Tang. She doesn't look like the beauty the news portrayed." "I heard that Camellia Tang is being kept by Luby Ye. With this kind of woman, I wouldn't want her even if she threw herself at me." … Some unpleasant comments spread through the crowd. Camellia Tang's face filled with anger. She and Evian Wang were just former classmates who had no interactions whatsoever. Now, with Evian Wang publicly humiliating her, she couldn't help but retort, "Evian Wang, have I ever offended you? Why are you mocking me like this?" Evian Wang walked over and, when Camellia Tang wasn't paying attention, she removed the bandages from her face, revealing several unhealed scars and a face covered in scars. "Haha..." Evian Wang burst into laughter, bending over. She pointed at Camellia Tang with her slender fingers and said, "Look quickly, Jiang Zhong's Number One Beauty. Is this what they call the top beauty in Jiang Zhong?" Meanwhile, the members of the Tang family who were sitting nearby turned their heads away, fearing that others would realize their connection to Camellia Tang. Fawn He even went as far as to move her chair farther away, not wanting to be recognized as Camellia Tang's mother and avoiding embarrassment. With her bandages removed, Camellia Tan felt panicked and kept her head down, too afraid to look up at the people around her. ..