Upstairs is Ruan Tiantian's dressing room. On the small sofa is a dress that Ruan's father personally selected for her, which seems to have been expedited and made to order, showing his attention to it.

Ruan Tiantian deliberately let Ruan Qingan see it, and added, "That was given to me by my father. I told him not to go through so much trouble, but he just wouldn't listen. Sigh, my father is really something."

Ruan Qing'an chuckled: "He's just getting old and hard of hearing."

Ruan Tiantian: ...

Seeing that Ruan Qing'an didn't care at all, Ruan Tiantian gave up her plan to show off and checked the time on her phone: "Dad told me to go see him, Ruan Ruan, wait for me."

037 instantly became alert in his mind.

[Host, there's definitely something wrong with her!]

"I know."

Ruan Qing'an chuckled, pretending not to understand: "Sure, then you go find him first, I'll wait for you here."

"I'm so sorry, Ruan Ruan."

As Ruan Tiantian spoke, she turned and left the dressing room. As she closed the door and stepped into the corridor, she suddenly felt a gaze fixed on her.

Ruan Tiantian looked over and saw Mo Hong standing not far away watching her. The elderly butler was wearing a tailcoat and his well-trained demeanor made him appear exceptionally cultured, but no matter how she looked at him, she felt uncomfortable.

It was like... watching a thief.

Ruan Tiantian's face darkened: "The housekeeper, is he? He's just an unappreciated old man. I know you watched Ruan Qing'an grow up, but you'd better know your place and know what you should and shouldn't say."

"Otherwise, ha, I wouldn't mind having Dad fire you!"

Mo Hong didn't speak, but lowered his head and looked at the old man's submissive appearance. Ruan Tiantian then snorted coldly and turned to walk down the stairs.

After Ruan Tiantian was out of sight, Mo Hong stepped forward and knocked on the door: "Miss, are you alright?"

"Grandpa Mo, I'm fine."

Ruan Qing'an opened the door and met Mo Hong's worried gaze.

Seeing that her expression was normal, Mo Hong finally breathed a sigh of relief: "When she came to the Ruan family, I knew she was no pushover. It seems she really is a scheming person."

"All she wants is the Ruan family."

Ruan Qing'an narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and then turned to say, "Grandpa Mo, you should rest first, otherwise Ruan Tiantian will definitely make things difficult for you. I know to be vigilant, so don't worry."

"Well... alright, miss, please be careful."

Ruan Qing'an nodded, and Mo Hong left, turning back every few steps. In his view, the young lady he had watched grow up was a simple and kind-hearted child, how could she possibly compete with Ruan Tiantian?

In just these few days, Mo Hong felt that Ruan Qing'an had suffered too many grievances in the Ruan family. After this banquet, he would have to ask Miss to communicate properly with the Han family.

Meanwhile, Nguyen Thanh An returned to the locker room.

She didn't believe Ruan Tiantian really wanted to get along peacefully; she was probably setting a trap for her.

Ruan Qing'an's gaze fell on the dress, and she was suddenly attracted by something. She quickly stepped forward, reached out and grasped a corner of the skirt. The dress was exceptionally gorgeous, even adorned with many pearls as decorations, layer upon layer, which looked very valuable.

A moment later, Nguyen Thanh An's smile deepened.

She finally understood what Ruan Tiantian was really thinking...

After waiting in the dressing room for about ten minutes, Ruan Tiantian finally returned, but as soon as she entered the room, she hurriedly pushed Ruan Qingan out the door.

"I'm sorry, Ruan Ruan, I really don't have time today."

"……It doesn't matter."

Having been inexplicably dragged here and then inexplicably chased away, Ruan Qing'an was unusually good-natured, smiling and saying, "The banquet is about to begin, remember to change your clothes and come down."

"That dress is beautiful, isn't it, sis?"

She said something meaningful, then turned and left, leaving Ruan Tiantian standing there, her expression shifting.

When Nguyen Thanh An arrived at the stairwell, the young man, now dressed in a suit, was leaning against the railing, waiting.

That was a suit personally chosen by Ruan Qing'an. It was the most classic dark black, yet it was the most suitable for Luo Yuming, making him look even more handsome and elegant with his slender waist, long legs, broad shoulders, and narrow waist.

But when he looked over, his narrow, wolf-like eyes, like those of some wild beast, could easily tear everything apart, yet they were carefully hidden.

Upon seeing Ruan Qing'an, Luo Yuming straightened up and extended his hand to her: "Miss, it's time for your appearance."

"You look pretty good dressed up, you didn't embarrass me."

Ruan Qing'an chuckled and placed her hand in his palm. With a little force, Luo Yuming was able to hold her hand completely in his.

When the banquet officially began, Ruan Qing'an was arm in arm with Luo Yuming, while Ruan Tiantian was arm in arm with her father. The two Ruan sisters standing together attracted the attention of everyone in the hall.

Ruan Tiantian subconsciously straightened her back and smiled—but she could clearly feel that those people's gazes passed over her and landed on Ruan Qing'an.

The suit that Mr. Ruan chose himself did not add any points.

The haughty young lady slightly raised her chin, and as if possessed by gravity, she was destined to attract all living beings, making Ruan Tiantian next to her seem like an ugly duckling.

Her face almost turned green, and she tugged at Ruan's father.

"Dad, let's get started..."

"Okay, okay, I've made my sweetie impatient."

Mr. Ruan smiled kindly, took the microphone, and walked to the guests, saying loudly, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to my daughter Ruan Tiantian's banquet."

"Tian Tian is also my biological daughter, but due to various reasons, she had to leave me for many years. Now she has finally returned to my side. Whenever I see her, I feel sorry for all the hardships she has endured over the years."

As Mr. Ruan spoke, he turned to look at Ruan Tiantian, his eyes reddening: "Tiantian, you've worked so hard all these years. It's my fault for not giving you a good life. Now I must make it up to you!"

"dad……"

Ruan Tiantian burst into tears.

For a moment, the father and daughter embraced each other, almost crying their eyes out. The banquet hall erupted in applause, creating a touching scene of father and daughter recognizing each other.

Ruan Qing'an looked down and chuckled.

Just then, accompanied by a faint sound, Ruan Tiantian, who was embracing her father affectionately, suddenly cried out in surprise.

"ah--"

Immediately afterwards, the strings of pearls adorning her gorgeous dress suddenly fell to the ground with a clatter, and the entire hall fell into complete silence.

Ruan Tiantian turned pale with fright and looked tremblingly at Ruan Qing'an: "Ruan Ruan, you..."