If Shen Tinghe says he'll throw a banquet for Lin Qingtong, then he'll definitely do it wholeheartedly.
The hotel was the most upscale in the city, and we booked the entire day.
People in high society all received invitations and are preparing to attend.
On the day of the banquet, luxury cars from all over the city headed towards it, and some people even started live streaming.
Time quickly passed into the afternoon, and guests entered the banquet hall one after another.
Amidst clinking glasses and toasts, the crowd chatted and laughed, the luxurious and elegant setting further highlighting the atmosphere of a world of fame and fortune.
On the stage, the largest heart and stars were made of pink and white roses, arranged in a staggered and orderly manner, making people feel as if they were in a romantic ocean.
As dusk settled, the huge floor-to-ceiling windows cast a warm orange glow, which surprisingly projected heart shapes onto the opposite side.
Only then did people notice that some mechanisms had been installed on the glass.
It was at this moment that Lin Qingtong appeared in a wide red satin dress, the hem of which was adorned with colorful gemstones.
Her skin was already fair, and now, her red dress was tinged gold by the twilight.
Lin Qingtong stood next to Shen Tinghe without any fear, like a queen looking down on everything.
Shen Tinghe wore a black suit with a red tie, which complemented each other perfectly. The moment they walked out hand in hand, everything around them seemed to dim.
Everyone applauded in unison, their eyes fixed on them.
As melodious music began, the two danced gracefully, their captivating charm and elegant demeanor making them the most dazzling presence in the crowd.
Luo Susu and Shen Tingting huddled together, whispering something, but they clearly looked excited about shipping their characters.
After the song ended, Shen Tinghe introduced Lin Qingtong to everyone.
"Welcome everyone to my girlfriend's birthday party today. I would like to formally introduce Lin Qingtong to you all. She is my girlfriend and the love of my life."
The significance of the last four words is something no one can afford to ignore.
Shen Tinghe was proclaiming his love to the whole world, openly expressing his love for her amidst the clamor of the crowd, and vowing to love her forever at every sunrise and sunset.
At this moment, Shen Tinghe had a bright smile on his face, but his gaze was fixed on Lin Qingtong, and his love was overflowing from his eyes.
This was a side of Shen Tinghe that no one had ever seen before. He seemed serious, yet dared not underestimate Lin Qingtong.
This is not the kind of treatment a woman who's just playing around with shouldn't receive.
After Shen Tinghe finished speaking, Sheng Rushuang, dressed in a simple cheongsam, went on stage, followed by more than twenty bodyguards carrying trays.
She smiled and handed a key to Lin Qingtong.
"Qingtong, this is the key to our Sheng family warehouse. You should have a copy. Also, here is half of my assets, from the company to the real estate to the jewelry. I will give you half of everything."
"I even made an agreement here that as long as you marry Shen Tinghe, all my assets will be yours."
Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in shock.
The Sheng family owns the world's largest insurance warehouse, with their own warehouse spanning tens of thousands of square meters and filled with countless treasures and items.
The Sheng family now only has one daughter, Sheng Rushuang. Their son went missing years ago and has not been found to this day.
This is why the Shen family wanted to bring Sheng Rushuang back to the Shen family even though she had a child out of wedlock.
Lin Qingtong stared blankly at what was in front of her, then cast a pleading look at Shen Tinghe.
She didn't want these things because they weren't hers, and she would never take them.
Shen Tinghe took two steps forward, actually took the key directly into his hand, and stuffed it into Lin Qingtong's hand.
“Take it; it’s a token of her appreciation as her future mother-in-law.”
Lin Qingtong could only smile helplessly and accept the key, but she had no intention of actually keeping it.
The banquet continued, and many men and women began to dance gracefully on the dance floor.
Lin Qingtong sat in the corner, enjoying the envious glances from many people, and turned to look at Shen Tinghe.
"I couldn't even manage my own company before, and now there are so many more. Why don't you take them back?"
Shen Tinghe handed Lin Qingtong a glass of juice and spoke with a smile.
“Take it if I give it to you. This isn’t something you can just take back as you please. It represents how much the Sheng family values you, and these businesses are all managed by dedicated people.”
Lin Qingtong accepted the juice with practiced ease, and could only reply helplessly, "I'll keep it for now, and if there's anything else, you can take it back."
Upon hearing this, Shen Tinghe's eyes darkened, and he pulled Lin Qingtong into his arms, uttering a low, hoarse sentence.
"Never."
His warm fingertips gently brushed across Lin Qingtong's cheek, with tenderness and affection.
Lin Qingtong's ears turned slightly red. She was still quite uncomfortable being affectionate in front of so many people.
Upon seeing this, Shen Tinghe's lips curled into a joyful smile.
"We didn't invite any of those filthy people to today's banquet, I guarantee you'll be happy."
"Are you hungry? We'll go upstairs for a big meal later, and there's a drone show and fireworks tonight."
Lin Qingtong obediently drank her juice and nodded, feeling inexplicably at peace as she listened to Shen Tinghe's ramblings.
When it was time to cut the cake, Lin Qingtong had just stepped onto the stage, but before she could even lift the cloth covering the cake, Shen Tingting and Luo Susu came forward and presented her with a pure gold rose.
"Sister, I hope you'll be happy."
They rushed downstairs, followed by company employees, Liu Tingyu, Zhang Xueer, and others, each presenting a pure gold rose.
The lights focused on Lin Qingtong, and a video was played on the big screen.
It's almost entirely filled with Lin Qingtong.
Lin Qingtong had no idea when the photos and videos were taken: while driving, on dates, while taking Shen Tinghe on business trips, while watching movies together at home...
Memories from the past few years flooded back, some taken before Shen Tinghe's identity was revealed, and others from videos filmed recently.
The video features Shen Tinghe's commentary, recounting the details of what happened back then in a tender and affectionate tone.
Finally, it was Shen Tinghe's turn to record the official video.
His usually aloof and noble face showed a rare hint of tension, and he even spoke frankly.
"I'm a little nervous."
A background voice asked, "Ninth Master, what are you planning to do today?"
Shen Tinghe stared straight ahead, as if he were looking directly at Lin Qingtong across a large screen.
"I'm going to do something very important."
He reached out to the side, and a huge bouquet of white roses appeared in his hand. Holding it with one hand added to his unique charm.
Shen Tinghe approached step by step, and finally actually walked out of the big screen.
He walked slowly toward Lin Qingtong, and among the white roses was a small red velvet box.
Lin Qingtong stood still, her gaze fixed on Shen Tinghe, a hint of unfathomable melancholy in her eyes.
Shen Tinghe approached Lin Qingtong, handed her the flowers, knelt down on one knee, opened the small box in his hand, and inside was a diamond ring worth 5.2 million.
"This is the first time I've ever been so nervous since I was born. I have absolutely no idea what to say."
"But I love you, and no matter the past or the future, I only want you by my side."
"So, will you marry me?"
Lin Qingtong lowered her head and looked at Shen Tinghe in front of her, her eyes seemingly hiding something she wanted to say but couldn't.
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