The guests arrived quickly, and someone below asked curiously, "The eldest daughter of the Li family's coming-of-age ceremony was held at the Qin family hotel. Will anyone come this time?"

As the organizer, Li Hongyun walked in from one side of the hotel, the lights following her steps. Li Hongyun then went up on stage.

As the guests below the stage watched Li Hongyun walk up under the spotlight, the banquet fell silent.

Looking at the guests below the stage, Li Hongyun smiled and said, "Welcome everyone to attend my daughter's coming-of-age ceremony amidst your busy schedules," and finished with a series of polite words.

Li Mu slowly walked onto the stage, and the lighting technician shone all the lights on Li Mu, creating a path made of lights.

The audience below the stage were all amazed when they saw Li Mu on stage, dressed in a gorgeous white gown.

The coming-of-age ceremony, also known as the capping ceremony, involves waiters carrying a tray with a glittering crown on it.

Many people showed longing when they saw the crown, and some even whispered among themselves, "Is this the crown designed by designer Linaer?" A noblewoman below quickly added, "Yes, it is indeed this crown."

It is said that after designing this crown, designer Linna said she would never design another crown, and this is the only crown designed by designer Linna.

At that moment, a gasp rang out from the back of the banquet; the Qin family had arrived.

Li Hongyun looked in the direction of the exclamation.

Li Mu also looked up upon hearing the sound and saw the person at the head of the group, dressed in a custom-made black suit, walking steadily into the banquet hall.

The group of eight people who walked in was led by Qin Yin, the refined gentleman whom Li Mu from the Education Department had met not long ago. Next to him was Qin Luochen, and behind them were six bodyguards.

Li Hongyun was about to perform the coming-of-age ceremony for Li Mu when he saw the man walking over and immediately went to greet him.

Mr. Qin, I really didn't expect you to come to my daughter's coming-of-age ceremony in person. It's truly an honor for my daughter.

Qin Yin's already gentlemanly smile curved upwards slightly. "Our two families have been on good terms for generations, so it's only natural for me to come. Besides, I was delayed on the way and am late. Mr. Li's words make me feel utterly ashamed."

Li Hongyun laughed and led Qin Yin to sit at the front table.

Qin Luochen followed his uncle to sit in the front row and winked at Li Mu.

Qin Yin's smile faltered slightly upon seeing this, and a slightly cold voice rang out, "Why aren't you taking out the gift yet?"

Qin Luochen immediately stood up, picked up a wooden box with both hands, and hurriedly called out to Li Hongyun, "Uncle Li, wait a moment." He then walked up to Li Hongyun.

Upon hearing this, Li Hongyun turned around and saw Qin Luochen holding a wooden box in front of him.

Qin Luochen opened the wooden box and found a crown quietly placed inside.

At this moment, Qin Yin's voice came, saying that this was a coming-of-age gift from the Qin family to Miss Li.

Looking at the crown, Li Hongyun asked in surprise, "Is this the Crown of George IV?"

Qin Yin replied that he took the photo by chance while abroad and that it would be perfect to give to Miss Li.

Upon hearing this, Li Hongyun's smile widened. He thanked Qin Yin and then picked up the wooden box and walked back onto the stage.

Li Hongyun bought the only crown designed by designer Linnaer for her daughter's coming-of-age ceremony today. Now that there's an even better crown available, she naturally wants to give her own precious daughter the best.

So he was given a table to go up to, waved to someone, and another waiter came up and took the wooden box. Li Hongyun took out a crown inlaid with countless diamonds and pearls from the wooden box.

Someone in the audience exclaimed in surprise, "The Crown of George IV!"

The George IV Crown is adorned with over a thousand diamonds and more than a hundred pearls, making it not only luxurious but also full of design flair.

This has attracted the envy of countless people.

Mi Xi, sitting in the audience, clenched her fist in anger, thinking fiercely, "Just wait and see, after today, everything you have will slowly become mine."

On stage, Li Mu felt Mi Xi's gaze but didn't care. He knew what had happened on this day in his past life.

What puzzled her was that the man hadn't appeared at her coming-of-age ceremony in her previous life!

Li Mu was puzzled as to why the magnificent crown was already on her head.

Li Hongyun's gentle voice came through, "Xiao Mu! Dad hopes that everything I've prepared for you today will give you an unforgettable 18th birthday!"

Li Mu's eyes welled up with tears as she thanked her father.

Li Yi was the first to stand up and applaud. Everyone present except Qin Yin stood up and clapped along. Qin Yin sat there leisurely with an ambiguous smile on his lips.

Ling Hao and Mi Xi clapped in the crowd. Mi Xi clapped reluctantly, while Ling Hao clapped even more excitedly at the thought of having such a beautiful woman in his hands.

Li Hongyun stepped down from the stage and chatted with the crowd.

Li Mu also stepped off the stage. Qin Luochen saw this and quickly called out to Li Mu, pulling her away. Later, Li Yi saw his older sister being dragged away by Qin Luochen after stepping off the stage, and he was furious.

Mi Xi was also gritting her teeth in the distance. She had been attracted to Qin Luochen since the start of the school year, but she hadn't made a move because she was in school.

Seeing how close they are now, Mi Xi feels she should make her move as soon as possible.

You have to understand that Qin Luochen is the heir of the Qin family. If I can be with Qin Luochen, who will be more noble than me?

Li Mu was pulled in front of Qin Yin, and Qin Luochen introduced him to Li Mu, saying, "This is my uncle."

Li Mu looked at the man in front of her who was always smiling and whose face was so handsome it was unbelievable, and smiled slightly, "Hello, Uncle."

Li Mu felt the corners of the man's smiling lips curve upwards a little more and he nodded.

Qin Luochen was still going on and on about how great Li Mu was, while Li Yi, who arrived later, looked at him with an expression as if he were looking at an idiot.

Is Qin Luochen an idiot? Can't he see his older sister's embarrassing situation?

Qin Yin listened with great interest without saying a word.

Li Mu was already embarrassed, but seeing Qin Luochen's uncle glancing at her with a smile every now and then made her even more embarrassed.

Li Mu patted Qin Luochen on the shoulder and said with an awkward smile, "You and your uncle sit for a while. This dress is too heavy. I'll go change and come back later."

She then looked at Li Yi, who nodded.

After leaving the banquet hall, Li Mu pressed the elevator button, and the elevator slowly opened. He then stepped inside.

The elevator doors closed, and Ling Hao stepped out.