The hall became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Those who attend the banquet may not necessarily come from prominent families, but they do have a certain amount of influence in various circles in Yunwu City.
These people didn't all get to where they are today because of their families; they are all shrewd and capable individuals.
Xu Shanglou said he was going to celebrate his wife's younger sister's birthday, so no one dared to take it lightly and they all treated it as a top-level banquet.
Only Old Wei, probably blinded by beauty, actually brought a mistress over in a very open manner, which offended Xu Zhongkai.
"Chairman Xu, please take a seat." Someone had already begun to respectfully invite him to sit down.
Xu Zhongkai glanced sideways at Ruan Mingying sitting at the main table, but remained silent.
So a group of shrewd people frantically winked at the Ruan family mother and daughter.
Mingzhuo put down his chopsticks and sighed.
Since this person is already here, I don't know what he's doing standing there. "Uncle Xu, please come and sit down."
Her tone was so casual, as if she were saying, "Hey old man, find a place to sit down, don't stand there and get in the way," which startled everyone.
However, when Ruan Mingying stood up to greet everyone, the others were even more shocked.
Ruan Mingying: "Chairman Xu, I didn't know you were coming today. Please forgive me for any shortcomings in our hospitality."
Xu Zhongkai: "...What did you call me?"
“Chairman Xu.” Ruan Mingying paused for a moment. Was there something wrong with this form of address?
Before coming, Xu Zhongkai told Qi Lian'an that he was only there to celebrate Mingzhuo's birthday and had absolutely no intention of making Ruan Mingying look good.
If Ruan Mingying keeps calling him "father-in-law" and "dad" and shamelessly clings to him, then they should just leave the gifts and leave, absolutely not sending a bad signal to the outside world.
He wanted everyone to know that he acknowledged her as his daughter-in-law only because of his eldest son.
It's definitely not that he approves of Ruan Mingying as a person, after all, she is far from his standards for choosing a daughter-in-law, and he is still very dissatisfied!
But now the other party doesn't call him father-in-law or father, and doesn't even call him Uncle Xu. They politely but distantly call him Chairman Xu!
I should be happy that this woman finally has some self-awareness, but why do I feel so frustrated?
He turned his gaze to Ruan's mother beside him, and nodded in greeting with a stern face.
Mrs. Ruan smiled and said, "Please sit here, Mr. Xu."
Xu Zhongkai: "..."
Even Ruan Mingxuan followed her mother's and elder sister's address and called him Chairman Xu.
Xu Zhongkai found the title jarring for the first time. Looking around, he found the little girl next to him to be the most well-behaved and cute, calling him Uncle Xu!
Listen to that, how friendly that address is, it instantly shortens the distance between you.
Xu Zhongkai looked at Mingzhuo and his expression softened: "Uncle Xu has prepared a gift for you. See if you like it."
Qi Lian'an was about to open the box when Ming Zhuo pressed his hand down, casually saying, "No need to look, I like it."
Xu Zhongkai's eyes and brows lit up with a smile: "I'm glad you like it, I'm glad you like it!"
He is extremely satisfied with Mingzhuo now. Look at him, he is not only smart and has profound magic, but also loves his uncle so much!
I've completely forgotten how he used to nitpick about how impolite a young girl is.
Mingzhuo took the box. She didn't know what was inside, but it was clear that someone was about to be sucked in.
She casually added a restriction to the box.
The man, who had been floating around and was about to fall headfirst into the box, suddenly came to his senses and stared at Mingzhuo awkwardly for two seconds.
"Haha, it was all an accident." He maintained an awkward yet polite smile and calmly drifted away.
On the other side, Assistant Wang led a group of people over. This time, he stayed in Yunwu City and did not go to Xiangshi with Xu Shanglou.
"This is Assistant He from Hong Kong," he introduced.
Assistant He went to Qinghui Residence in the afternoon and then followed Ruan Mingying and the others. They had already gotten to know each other.
Assistant He said, "Mr. Lou attended a private auction last night and won this emerald and diamond laurel bracelet. I hope you will like it."
The laurel branch and leaf-shaped bracelet is unique, and it is set with diamonds, which unexpectedly match the main emerald stone very well.
This design looks both luxurious and crystal clear, without being dull. It's very fashionable and suitable for young people.
...It would be even better if there wasn't a man floating above it.
The man was even more embarrassed. "This was an accident!"
He wanted to float away as soon as possible, but found that his soul was getting weaker and weaker, and he felt a little tired of floating.
He was somewhat surprised, thinking, "How can someone in a soul state get tired? Wow, I've learned something new."
Mingzhuo closed the box, covering the man inside as well.
Assistant He was completely unaware of what was happening and was very happy to have completed his mission, as he was also able to attend the Third Miss's birthday banquet with a salary.
Mingzhuo told him to remember to take a souvenir when he left, and Assistant He said he understood. He had stayed behind specifically for this so-called "souvenir".
After a long and difficult banquet, the group prepared to go home.
Mingzhuo suddenly spoke up: "Mr. Gu, may I ride back in your car?"
Gu Xu nodded: "Okay."
The car was halfway there when He Wangyao, who was almost asleep, suddenly heard Gu Xu's voice.
"What's wrong? Has something happened again?"
He Wangyao suddenly opened her eyes and stared wide-eyed at Ming Zhuo. "Ah, are we going to catch a ghost? Where is the ghost?"
He looked around nervously, his skin crawling with goosebumps.
Mingzhuo opened the exquisite sandalwood box and waved his hand, "Come out."
He Wangyao was so terrified she almost screamed. There really was a ghost!
The spirit said unhappily, "What's with that expression? Am I that scary?"
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