Chapter 246 Reunion

"Banquet hall."

As soon as Libery finished speaking, he saw her running out in a hurry. He didn't care that he was the sun of Oslan, and followed her to help hold up her skirt, and told her to walk slowly in case she twisted her ankle.

A hint of doubt flashed in Zongfang's eyes, and he followed.

Qiao Susu came to the banquet hall. The servants saluted respectfully when they saw her from afar. The golden door was opened by the servants, and the noise immediately hit them.

There were the laughter of guests and the sounds of children chasing and playing. The huge banquet hall accommodated about five or six hundred people. They were all dressed formally. When they saw Qiao Susu standing at the door, they all looked at her and bowed to her in court etiquette the next second.

The man standing in the middle was tall, wearing a black suit and holding a wine glass in his hand. He slowly turned around when he noticed the reaction of the crowd. He had neatly combed blond hair, a high nose and thin lips, and was extremely handsome.

When Qiao Susu saw him, her eyes instantly turned red.

"Luka."

Seeing this, Luka frowned slightly, immediately put down his wine glass and strode over.

"What's wrong?"

He grasped her slender wrist and pulled her into his arms. He looked down at her and saw that her eyes were red. He turned to Liberi and asked, "What did you say to her again?"

Liberi sighed, "I swear I was trying to coax someone." He then humbly said to Qiao Suisui, "Baby, I was really wrong. I shouldn't have said that. Can you forgive me?"

Qiao Susu had no idea what he was saying and just wanted to confirm the current situation as soon as possible.

If Luka, Liberi, and Zongfang were still here, then

"Where's Carl?"

As soon as she finished asking, the three men's expressions became a little subtle.

"What's wrong?" Qiao Susu's heart skipped a beat.

Luka raised his hand to smooth the hair around her ear and said, "He must still be competing with Summer."

Qiao Suisui repeated in a daze: "Summer?"

Munakata explained for her, "Summer insisted on joining the army with her brothers, and now the father and daughter are probably arguing fiercely."

After saying that, he looked at Qiao Suisui's thoughtful expression calmly. After a few turns of thought, he added, "Anubis said he was held up by something and will be here soon."

Sure enough, Qiao Susu looked relieved.

Zongfang's eyes flashed, he took her hand and whispered in her ear: "Qiao Qiao, today is the third anniversary of our marriage ceremony, have you prepared a gift?"

Qiao Susu paused and blinked.

No wonder I saw him holding a gift box in his hand just now.

What should I do? Saying I wasn't prepared or forgot about it is a bit unreasonable.

She frowned in distress and said, "I should have prepared it, but I forgot where I put it."

There was a quick flash of light in Munakata's eyes, and then a smile appeared.

"It's okay, let's start the banquet first."

Liberi had already gone to entertain the guests. Not only were there prominent families from the Oslan Empire, but also envoys from various member states. It was neither right nor wrong to neglect them. Luka had just been summoned away by a servant, and no one knew where she had gone. Only Zongfang was by her side.

Zong Fang was wearing a white suit today, and his long silver hair had been cut short. He looked capable and mature. He held up his left arm, motioning for Qiao Sui Sui to take his arm. He then brought her a glass of champagne and whispered in her ear as he handed it to her, "If anyone comes to toast, just take a sip."

Qiao Susu originally felt that she didn't know how to deal with the unknown situation, but she didn't expect Zong Fang to be by her side the whole time, reminding her in time who the person who was toasting her was and what to say in response. After the last few rounds of greetings, there was no mistake at all.

Only then did she understand that the party was hosted by Liberi, originally to celebrate their wedding anniversary, but it was a double celebration. Both Tyr and Havis had passed the military proficiency assessment and only needed four years of military service. After returning, they could join the military or the Military Intelligence Bureau, or even the Federation if they chose. Their futures were bright, and Luka's position was guaranteed to be taken over. Hence, people had been coming up to her constantly to congratulate her, praise her, and tell her she was a capable educator.

Qiao Sui Sui thought to herself, I never really cared about them.

The ones who joined the army this time were the three lion cubs, including Harvis, and the three deer cubs, including Tyr. I didn't hear that Zongfang's children were going.

Thinking of this, Qiao Suisui looked up and asked him, "Where are Qiaosiah and the others?"

Zong Fang was startled and asked, "Who is Josiah?"

Qiao Susu took a deep breath and felt her throat blocked.

Is it still going to be lost?

Just as I was feeling somewhat melancholic, I heard a commotion not far away. Five tall, thin young men, each with a distinguished appearance and aura, approached. Then came four young females, each with a lovely, delicate figure. Though not fully grown yet, their refined features already hinted at their nobility.

Zong Fang looked over, then patted Qiao Suisui's back and said, "Father must have sent them here early. I didn't let the eleven younger ones come. They wouldn't find this kind of party interesting."

As soon as he finished speaking, young men and women in suits and dresses walked straight over, stood properly, and performed federal etiquette to Qiao Susu and Zong Fang.

"Father, Mother."

Zongfang nodded and asked the boy standing in the middle: "Where's grandpa?"

The young man was calm and composed, his every move and gesture bearing the demeanor of a nobleman. "Grandpa went back and asked me to say hello to Uncle Liberi."

Qiao Sui Sui looked at the boy's facial features. Wasn't that the grown-up Qiao Xiya she had met before? Then why did Zong Fang seem to be completely unaware of the existence of this child?

She was still confused and didn't notice that the boy's eyes drifted towards her intentionally or unintentionally. After hesitating for a few seconds, the boy licked his lips and said to Qiao Susu, "Mom, I passed the year-end test of the Interstellar Strategic Academy a few days ago." Then he waited for something with some anticipation.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Susu gave a few awkward compliments, but felt that it was not enough. Then she walked up to him and touched his head.

"Well done."

The young man was suppressing his smile, his ears were red, and his eyes were shining with excitement.

A baby-faced boy was envious behind them. Qiao Susu recognized him. It was Qiao Bai.

She walked over again, gently pinched Qiao Bai's chubby face, and said, "You did a good job too."

Qiao Bai stared with his eyes wide open, blinking, and blurted out: "But I obviously didn't do well in the exam."

Qiao Suisui smiled and said, "But you are cute. Do you think being cute is that easy?"

The boy chuckled and scratched his head.

The other children were also eager to try, and surrounded Qiao Susu, talking about their performance in school and asking for praise.

Zong Fang coughed lightly, and the children instantly became quiet. They didn't dare to speak casually anymore and stood in line again.

Qiao Sui Sui glanced at him and asked inexplicably, "Why are you so serious?"

She had never seen this side of him before.

Zong Fang looked at her helplessly, put his arm around her waist and pulled her towards him, then bit her ear gently and said, "Didn't you say you play the good guy and I'll play the bad guy?"

(End of this chapter)