Once all the guests had arrived, the banquet emcee quickly adjusted to his best state, stood under the spotlight, and began to tell the story of Liang Feifan and Ling Tian's love.

As the leading lady of today's engagement banquet, Ling Tian captivated all the guests the moment she stepped onto the stage.

When the banquet emcee introduced Ling Tian, ​​the crystal chandelier above suddenly cast beams of light, shimmering and bathing her in a golden glow.

Her beautifully curved strapless dress accentuated her slender waist, making it seem almost too delicate to be grasped. Her high updo complemented the light purple gown perfectly, outlining her curves. The delicate pleats at the hem of her long dress swayed gently with her steps, making her appear like a graceful female star in the warm glow of the lights.

Liang Feifan glanced sideways, gazing intently at the beautiful Ling Tian, ​​his eyes suddenly overflowing with an uncontrollable desire.

It was clear that he was very satisfied with Ling Tian's glamorous attire today.

"Brother Feifan, I'm so nervous..."

Ling Tian covered her chest with one hand, and two blushes appeared on her beautiful cheeks.

"You little devil! You've bewitched all the male guests here, and you don't even realize it." Liang Feifan smiled indulgently, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.

After whispering to Ling Tian for a while, he subtly shifted his gaze elsewhere.

Logically speaking, Ling Mo should have been present at his engagement party with Ling Tian.

To his great disappointment, he searched all night but couldn't find any trace of Ling Mo.

Just as he was feeling lost and absent-minded, the banquet emcee suddenly steered the conversation toward him, eliciting cheers from all the guests.

Startled by the cheers, Liang Feifan finally came to his senses.

He looked around in confusion, then lowered his voice to ask Ling Tian, ​​who was standing beside him, "What happened?"

Upon hearing this, the banquet emcee, before Ling Tian could reply, interrupted with a bright smile, teasingly saying:

"It's clear that Mr. Liang's love for Miss Ling is fully expressed in those deep and captivating eyes. With so many guests watching, it doesn't diminish Mr. Liang's infatuation with Miss Ling's stunning beauty."

Ling Tian maintained a polite smile throughout. Seeing that Liang Feifan still seemed somewhat bewildered, she whispered in his ear:

"The emcee just asked what the meaning of 'Heart of the Deep Sea' is, and the guests here are also very curious about it."

"..."

Liang Feifan frowned, clearly reluctant to mention "Heart of the Deep Sea" in front of so many people.

However, despite his reluctance, with so many eyes watching, he straightened his expression and said with deep emotion:

"The Heart of the Deep is precious because there is only one in the world. However, in my opinion, the value of this necklace lies not only in its rarity."

It is said that those who possess the heart of the deep sea will find true love at the moment the sun rises above the horizon. Many people never find their true love in their entire lives, but I was fortunate enough to meet Xiaotian during the most beautiful years of my life.

To me, Xiaotian is my 'heart of the deep sea,' unique and rare in the world.

"Brother Feifan..."

After hearing Liang Feifan's heartfelt confession, Ling Tian's eyes were already filled with tears.

"Fool, shouldn't you change your tune?"

Liang Feifan affectionately pinched Ling Tian's nose, and was about to lean down to kiss her smooth forehead when his gaze was drawn to Ling Mo, who looked like a fairy who had mistakenly entered the mortal world, standing out from the direction of the banquet hall entrance.

At that moment, not only Liang Feifan, but all the guests present turned their heads and cast their gazes on Ling Mo with expressions of jealousy, envy, admiration, or amusement.

Tonight, Ling Mo is different from her usual pure and innocent beauty; she possesses an aggressive allure, like a vampire walking in the darkness, unapproachable and incomparably noble.

Her seaweed-like black hair cascaded down her chest, and her simple off-the-shoulder high-slit black evening gown accentuated her snow-white skin. Under the dim lights, she resembled a blooming snow lotus, and every smile and gesture exuded ultimate visual allure.

What truly impressed all the men in the room was her pair of long, fair, and alluring legs, accentuated by her black velvet dress.

On the top floor of the Emperor Hotel, Qin Beiming leaned against the railing, looking straight ahead at Ling Mo, whose temperament was aloof and extraordinary, and whose beauty was both ethereal and enchanting.

With just one glance, he noticed the sapphire on Ling Mo's chest that emitted a faint glow.

At the same time, Lu Jinjiu also noticed something was wrong and hurriedly poked Qin Beiming's arm, saying anxiously:

"Could the 'Heart of the Deep Sea' necklace that Third Sister-in-law is wearing be a fake? Normally, it wouldn't be a big deal. The key is that Liang Feifan said in front of so many people that there is only one 'Heart of the Deep Sea'. If she wears a high-quality fake necklace so openly, she'll probably be ridiculed by everyone."

"How could something I gave away be counterfeit?"

"Oh, this..."

Lu Jinjiu blinked, and it took him a while to come to his senses. "Could it be that the one Liang Feifan gave to Ling Tian was fake?"

"Um."

Qin Beiming nodded, then instructed Chen Guo to call and make sure to invite the top jewelry appraiser in Linjiang City to the banquet within half an hour.

"Third brother, you're being way too biased! Last time it was my birthday, you even forgot to prepare a gift for me. But you're incredibly generous to third sister-in-law, giving her tens of millions in one go." Lu Jinjiu muttered with a hint of jealousy.

"I think the car she gave you is quite nice."

The thought that Ling Mo had secretly gifted Lu Jinjiu a supercar made Qin Beiming want to hang Lu Jinjiu up and beat him up. He had no mind to prepare a birthday gift for him.

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