Family Reunion Banquet
Yan Zheng and Yan Ze were severely reprimanded by the Yan family head. The two brothers appeared to listen obediently, but in reality, they just picked at their ears and went about their business.
For the past two years, Yan Zheng has been working for his maternal grandparents in the United States. His mother is a housewife, but his aunt is a true elite woman.
She married into the famous Andrew family in the United States. In addition to managing her maternal grandfather's business, her aunt also holds a certain number of shares in the Andrew family. In the past two years, Yan Zheng has been gradually given more power by his aunt and has also gained the appreciation of his uncle. He is now practically one of the executors on his uncle's side.
The Andrew family is a large and powerful family with businesses almost all over Northwest M. The Yan brothers, Yan Zheng and Yan Ze, have shown outstanding talent in science and technology and finance over the years through their diligence and hard work, earning them the appreciation of their uncle, Mr. Andrew.
As one of Andrew's agents in the United States, Yan Zheng returned to China this time mainly to leverage the Yan family's influence in Fancheng and allow the Andrew family to also gain a share of the commercial pie in Fancheng, China.
After Ling Yan returned from the Yan family, he asked Ling Ling to investigate the whereabouts of the Yan brothers abroad over the years.
I want to know what they were relying on to dare challenge him in Fancheng.
Ling Ling's message arrived quickly, placing information about the Yan brothers' activities in the US over the past few years on Ling Yan's desk.
A sarcastic smile curled at the corner of Ling Yan's lips. The Andrew family?
They may indeed have considerable prestige in Country M, but this is a bustling city.
The Ling family calls the shots.
"Boss."
Ling Yan raised his hand to stop Ling Ling from saying what she was about to say.
"Let's temporarily separate our people from the Yan family and inform Abu..."
Friday arrived quickly.
Lin Zhihan, wearing the custom-made competition dress that Ling Yan had specially snatched from Lissa, arrived at the Lin family's reunion ceremony.
Lin Xuyao and his wife personally greeted him at the entrance of the Lin Family Hotel.
Lin Xuyao, in his forties, wore a well-tailored suit, had a handsome appearance, and spoke with poise and grace, exuding the charm of a mature man.
Anyone who sees it will surely praise it:
No wonder he's a man who got to where he is by virtue of his looks.
Madam Lin clearly possessed the air of a young lady raised from childhood. Although she was over middle age, she was still well-maintained, and the pride in her eyes was undeniable. Standing next to Lin Xuyao, the difference in their nobility and rusticity was immediately apparent.
Some people who have been pampered since childhood and grown up in a privileged environment have an aura that nouveau riche cannot imitate.
Although Lin Xuyao is now the person in charge of the Lin family.
The lights on Linyang Avenue flickered. Countless luxury cars and celebrities arrived one after another.
Just then, a beam of headlights shone from a distance.
Ling Yan's black Rolls-Royce smoothly came to a stop in front of the Lin's Hotel.
Ling Qi got out of the car and opened the door for her boss, her long legs stepping out of the car amidst the stares of everyone.
It's Ling Yan.
The legendary, low-key, and mysterious young master of the Ling family.
There was a brief moment of chaos at the scene; some people seemed to want to approach and strike up a conversation, but they held back.
The dignified young man, Ling Yan, walked around to the other side of the car, opened the door, and personally promoted his girlfriend.
Her fair, delicate, boneless fingers were placed into the man's large palm and then grasped firmly.
Then she revealed a dazzling, shimmering dress.
Full diamonds! It's actually full diamonds!
This level of extravagance...
No wonder she's the lady who had the young master of the Ling family bow down to open the car door for her.
The onlookers began speculating about the true identity of this remarkable woman.
Ling Yan and Lin Zhihan will reveal their full identities later.
Gasps of surprise filled the air.
This wasn't the first time the nobles and celebrities had seen Ling Yan's appearance, but each time they saw him, they couldn't help but marvel inwardly. No wonder he was the son of international superstar Ella, a royal woman from Country Y who unified global aesthetics.
Is this her son?
It really was her son.
Words fail me; I am utterly impressed.
Compared to the outstanding young master of the Ling family, Lin Zhihan's appearance was utterly unremarkable. It could only be said that she barely managed to avoid embarrassing the Crown Prince by standing next to him.
What's truly remarkable about the woman is her dazzling, shimmering gown, studded with countless diamonds—so luxurious it's breathtaking.
As everyone gasped, their pupils continued to dilate in shock. This, this…
No amount of beautiful words can adequately describe Ling Yan's beauty, and no amount of ornate language can capture the radiance of Lin Zhihan's gown.
What an incredibly lavish family reunion banquet!
The Lin family truly lives up to its reputation as the head of the four major families in Fancheng, with even the heir of the Ling family making a high-profile appearance.
Lin Xuyao grinned so wide his eyes disappeared, and even Lin Suman, who had always disliked Lin Xuyao's ex-wife and the daughter she had borne him, had bright eyes.
This is like a god of wealth delivered right to your doorstep!
Lin Xuyao, this man from a humble background who rose from poverty, wasn't entirely without merit in his past judgment.
Lin Zhihan, holding Ling Yan's hand, went to her long-unseen, scumbag father and obediently called out, "Father."
Lin Xuyao, whose face was obscured by the red light, almost burst into tears on the spot.
The mature, elite man in his forties was shocked and moved. His body swayed unsteadily, and he really looked like an old father who had owed his daughter for many years and had unspeakable untold hardships. Upon seeing his obedient daughter whom he had not seen for many years, he was moved to tears.
If Madam Lin hadn't been supporting him, he probably would have lost his composure on the spot.
What a tragic drama of a father and daughter reuniting after a long separation.
If you didn't know better, you'd think Lin Zhihan's daughter was someone the Lin family had found in some remote, impoverished mountain village.
But the truth is, Lin Zhihan has always lived in the same city as Lin Xuyao. She hasn't seen her scumbag father for seven years, and she has almost forgotten what he used to look like.
My memory of my father is too vague; it seems I have happy memories of riding on his shoulders like a horse.
The father and daughter looked at each other with tears in their eyes.
Ling Yan stood in front of the girl, smiling faintly and remaining silent.
Just kidding, this is a heart-wrenching reunion between father and daughter after such a long separation, so don't laugh too loudly.
Didn't you see Zhihan trying hard to hold back her laughter?
Ling Yan looked at the Lin family head's comical face and silently turned her head away.
Lin Xuyao almost couldn't contain his desire to take the opportunity to strike up a conversation.
So he really is the future heir of the Ling family, disdaining to play along with the Lin family in this grand drama.
However, the fact that their daughter was able to invite people was already a great honor for the Lin family.
Mrs. Lin took the lead in setting up steps for everyone:
"Young Master Ling, this way please. Zhihan, please take good care of Young Master Ling."
Madam Lin looked at Lin Zhihan as if she were her own daughter. Her gaze was gentle and kind.
Lin Zhihan's half-sister, Lin Yuexin, snorted and rolled her eyes at Lin Zhihan, who was dressed in elaborate clothes.
So, is Lin Yuexin the only one in the Lin family with a truly genuine personality?
"Sister," Lin Zhihan called out sweetly.
As a result, Lin Yuexin received a large picture of the back of her head.
Mrs. Lin awkwardly pushed her biological daughter aside, gracefully and skillfully letting bygones be bygones as if the little incident had never happened.
The Lin couple personally welcomed Ling Yan in, followed by their usual pleasantries.
Ling Yan was surrounded by members of various powerful families.
Ling Yan had Ling Ling and Ling Qi stand in front of him to handle the social interactions.
Ling Yan and Lin Zhihan stood behind the two of them, openly whispering to each other.
"Are you feeling alright?"
Ling Yan gently embraced Lin Zhihan's slender waist, leaned down slightly, and asked her tenderly.
It was Lin Zhihan's first time attending such an event, so she was naturally uncomfortable. Her back was stiff, and she couldn't even maintain her fake smile.
"Young Master Yan, I'm so tired."
The girl pouted slightly and complained softly to the young man beside her who seemed quite at ease.
The man, whom his girlfriend called Young Master Yan, pursed his lips slightly.
"Then let's go to the rest area over there."
Ling Yan, holding Lin Zhihan's hand, pushed through the crowd and walked towards the spacious balcony on the south side of the hotel.
The Lin family hotel has more than 20 floors, and this time the Lin family chose to hold the reception on the 7th floor to reunite with their daughter.
At the heart of the hotel is a large artificial rockery and fountain, with stone sculptures in the style of ancient Rome guiding the water down, where clear springs gurgle and fish swim in the crevices.
Hanging directly opposite the artificial hill is an enlarged version of Van Gogh's world-famous painting, Starry Night.
All the celebrities, each with a glass of red wine, gathered in twos and threes, chatting and laughing politely, or discussing the life of the deceased great painter, a life that was both unsuccessful and short-lived yet legendary.
Ling Yan calmly led Lin Zhihan through the crowd, successfully attracting many envious or amazed glances along the way.
What was enviable was the honor of Ling Yan's female companion, and what was stunning was the dazzling, all-diamond, fish-scale shimmering evening gown that Lin Zhihan was wearing.
Savvy socialites have already started secretly taking pictures and uploading these amazing photos online.
Unsurprisingly, the dress was quickly recognized by eagle-eyed netizens as an uncompeted piece by internationally renowned designer Lisa.
The young women who uncovered this shocking scoop were so stunned they gasped in shock.
Right, right!
This is surprisingly Lissa's next blockbuster design.
If this were to be judged in a competition, it would likely become another eye-catching, top-tier luxury item coveted by royalty and nobility.
People started discussing where the Lin family had found their daughter.
Soon everyone had a direction.
"Oh, so it's that fake heiress from the Lin family. The Lin family head finally withstood Madam Lin's pressure and brought her into the Lin family."
"This is going to be a good show, a shocking reversal of the real and fake heiresses' identities being swapped."
Those from the Qin family who attended the banquet looked embarrassed, standing there accepting their colleagues' intentional or unintentional teasing about the breakdown of the marriage alliance between the Ling and Qin families.
The Yan brothers also received an invitation from the Lin family. At this moment, Yan Zheng was holding a glass of red wine, staring blankly in the direction of Ling Yan and Lin Zhihan.
Seeing that they had gone to the less crowded balcony, Yan Zheng said a few words to Yan Ze beside him and then headed towards Ling Yan.
To complement the effect of Lisa's shimmering dress, Lin Zhihan wore 12cm high heels and clung tightly to Ling Yan's arm, afraid that she would fall and crash if she suddenly moved.
Yan Zheng noticed Lin Zhihan's embarrassment and a subtle smile appeared on his face.
That's interesting.
It's amazing that someone like Ling Yan found such an interesting girlfriend.
I really want to snatch it.
Yan Zheng brought the red wine to Ling Yan and raised his glass to greet Lin Zhihan first.
"Miss Lin, we meet again." Yan Zheng, who was 190 cm tall, was dressed in a black suit. He was dressed in a very sophisticated manner, and his entire body was exquisite and flawless. The understated luxury of the sapphire cuffs on his black suit shone brightly.
The light flashing from above was as unsettling as Yan Zheng's eyes. Lin Zhihan's gaze shifted from the sapphire blue cuff to Yan Zheng's face, and she replied with a composed expression:
"Hello."
Yan Zheng smiled enigmatically before turning to Ling Yan, meeting his warning gaze, and raising an eyebrow.
"Young Master Yan."
Their glasses touched lightly, as if it were the most ordinary toast.
But their eyes had already locked in a fierce battle countless times.
Lin Zhihan found the atmosphere between the two strange and looked up at their expressions with a puzzled expression.
The two men put away their previous tense standoff and simultaneously smiled at her in a friendly manner.
"Miss Lin looks beautiful today; this dress suits you perfectly."
Yan Zheng bowed slightly, offering sincere praise.
His devout attitude made Lin Zhihan think that he was about to kneel down and kiss her fingertips at any moment.
Lin Zhihan blushed slightly and thanked her softly:
"Thank you, you're handsome too."
Yan Zheng's deep laughter echoed in the small space between the three of them, magnetic and captivating.
Lin Zhihan looked at him with a puzzled expression.
"To receive such praise from Miss Lin is an honor I would be honored to have."
Yan Zheng's gentleness and gentlemanly manners caught Lin Zhihan's attention.
I could already feel Ling Yan emanating a violent chill from his body.
Lin Zhihan tightened her grip slightly and hugged Ling Yan even tighter.
Yan Zheng kept chatting with Lin Zhihan about this and that and wouldn't leave, which made Ling Yan so angry that she wanted to beat him up on the spot.
"Yan Zheng," Ling Yan called his name, unable to bear it any longer.
"What are your orders, Young Master Yan?" Ling Yan answered, but Yan Zheng's amber eyes were fixed on Lin Zhihan.
Yan Zheng clicked his tongue in amazement.
Young Master Yan's jealousy is so strong; no wonder he needed that second young lady from the Qin family to cover for him a couple of years ago.
If that woman Shen Qing were to find fault with him, what power would Ling Yan still have in the Ling family?
Offering themselves to the Ling family with both hands is not enough; they may even have to serve as slaves and servants, blindly following their second aunt's every command.
"You can get lost now," Ling Yan said, barely containing her anger, issuing her final warning to Yan Zheng.
"You're such a cheapskate." Yan Zheng winked at Lin Zhihan, then picked up his drink and left.
Back beside Yan Ze, Yan Zheng's smile vanished, a stark contrast to his earlier nonchalant demeanor.
Yan Ze, standing beside him, looked at him and said:
"Brother, why do you have to risk everything? Father won't agree to you going against the Ling family."
"Hmm," Yan Zheng responded softly, though it was unclear whether he had actually heard her.
The banquet soon reached its climax.
Lin Xuyao, the head of the Lin family, along with his wife Lin Suman and beloved daughter Lin Yuexin, stood in front of the fountain, holding a microphone, his eyes blurred with tears, and choked with emotion, announcing that they had found their youngest daughter, Lin Zhihan, and officially declared her as the second daughter of the Lin family. He then handed over the 5% share transfer document of the Lin family to Lin Zhihan on the spot.
The head of the Lin family extended both hands to Lin Zhihan with great emotion.
Ling Yan tilted his head, suppressing a laugh, and personally led his girlfriend to Lin Xuyao.
Upon seeing Ling Yan, the head of the Lin family immediately blushed and took the opportunity to announce the marriage between the Lin family's youngest daughter and the Ling family's young master, Ling Yan.
This caused quite a stir at the scene.
The golden couple posed for photos with reporters on site.
The Lin family head excitedly went over and snapped a group photo.
His gums were showing.
The family reunion ceremony has concluded.
Ling Yan gestured to the Lin family head and the others to leave early.
The head of the Lin family dared not say anything negative.
He could only bow and scrape as he personally saw Ling Yan and his newly reunited youngest daughter off at the hotel gate.
Ling Yan left Ling Ling to attend the Lin family banquet in his place.
Yan Zheng and Yan Ze also stayed behind to continue their feigned interactions with a group of upper-class people from Fancheng.
"What an incredibly boring banquet." Lin Zhihan dropped her fake smile, took Ling Yan's arm, and leaned on his shoulder to complain.
Ling Yan patted her head:
"Thank you, Zhihan, but you really didn't have to..." go to such lengths for me.
"I'm fine, I just don't want to be a burden to you. I can protect myself. My scumbag father said he would send people to protect my safety." Lin Zhihan spoke weakly, showing that the family reunion banquet had really taken a toll on her.
Ling Yan ruffled Lin Zhihan's fluffy head:
"I can protect you too."
Lin Zhihan chuckled softly and nuzzled Ling Yan's cheek with the top of her head.
"Of course our Young Master Yan is the best, I just don't want to be your weakness."
"By the way, didn't you say that to be your woman, I need to know some amazing fighting techniques?"
Lin Zhihan leaned on Ling Yan's shoulder, teasing him while resting.
Perhaps the banquet was too mentally taxing, because Lin Zhihan actually fell asleep leaning on Ling Yan's shoulder.
Ling Yan looked at the girl beside him with heartache and tightened his arms around her waist.
He secretly vowed to treat her even better in the future.
How could he be so lucky?
I increasingly regret my decision to break up with him.
He owed her two important years.
Ages 16-18.
How could he hurt her like that?
Not only did he belittle her background and appearance, but he also threw a 300 million yuan breakup fee at her, saying some outrageous things, claiming that he had already repaid her life-saving grace.
Reflecting on her own actions, she actually forgave him with just a few words and even found him the assistance of the Lin family, the head of the four major families.
Despite the indelible pain her father caused her, Lin Zhihan was able to put on a show of deep father-daughter affection with Lin Xuyao without batting an eye.
She was such a vibrant, righteous, and artistically gifted person, yet for him she had to don armor, put on a fake smile, and go into his world to fight alongside him.
I can't think about it anymore.
My heart aches, the more I think about it, the more my heart aches.
Ling Yan and Lin Zhihan touched heads in the car.
Ling Qi, who was driving, couldn't help but twitch at the corner of her eye.
His eldest son must be so moved he's about to cry.
Indeed, even the toughest men have tender hearts; heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman.
Miss Lin has the boss completely under her thumb.
Not only did she make the eldest brother feel guilty for two years, but now he also feels heartbroken for her.
Look at this skill level, even ten Miss Qins wouldn't be a match for this one.
Of course, the boss's thoughts are unpredictable. He might be willing to risk his life for you one second, but the next he might cut his losses and try to survive.
Falling in love with a man like this is dangerous.
I wonder if Miss Lin has that kind of courage and unwavering inner strength.
I believe that Yan Ge is a man of great loyalty and affection.
Otherwise, they'll end up like Miss Qin, crying and demanding to sever ties with the Ling family after being frightened a few times.
Then his boss has truly wasted his sincere efforts. His followers will also be affected.
So far, Miss Lin has done a pretty good job, after all, she's the apple of Yan Ge's eye.
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