A sensational and strange event has recently occurred in the upper echelons of the capital: the Chu family, one of the four great families of the capital, began sending out hundreds and thousands of invitations a month ago.
The invitation was exquisitely made, but only a few words were visible inside:
Happy occasion at home!
Below are the date and location of the banquet, along with a large official seal of the Chu family.
The Chu family has stood firm in the capital for hundreds of years, its status and social circle exceeding all expectations.
Within a month, over 90% of the celebrities in Beijing received this bewildering invitation.
The last time the Chu family sent out invitations so extensively, inviting guests from all walks of life, was more than twenty years ago when Chu Liyue, the eldest daughter of the Chu family, was born.
Upon receiving the invitations, prominent figures from all walks of life readily accepted and promptly prepared lavish gifts to celebrate.
Luxury stores in the capital city, which usually don't sell much over six months, were almost completely emptied in just one month.
At the port and docks, bodyguards from various prominent families and celebrities would often personally escort rare treasures, creating a truly spectacular scene.
After being invited to prepare gifts, various speculations circulated among the upper echelons of society.
Some speculate that the grand celebration was held because Chu Feihong, a cancerous growth in the Chu family, had been removed, and the Chu family was finally back on track.
Some speculate that Chu Mingcheng, the head of the Chu family, and his wife Bai Jingxuan had secretly given birth to another child and planned to hold a grand banquet to announce it.
Chu Mingcheng: I haven't been able to sleep with my wife for over a week, how am I supposed to have a baby?
Some people speculated that this was a matchmaking event. Chu Nanfeng, the young master of the Chu family, and Chu Liyue, the beautiful daughter, were both of marriageable age, but there was no news of their marriage. This event was to bring together most of the young masters and ladies of the capital to facilitate this match.
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Regardless of outside speculation, the head of the Chu family remained silent. Amidst this cacophony of rumors and widespread anticipation, the day finally arrived when the banquet would unveil its mystery.
As the last rays of the setting sun weave a magnificent tapestry across the sky, gold and crimson intertwine to form the splendid attire of the sunset, spreading across the boundless heavens.
The outline of the old manor stands out magnificently in the afterglow, like a castle from an ancient legend, welcoming its guests in its most glorious form.
On the driveway, luxury cars gleaming with metallic luster converged like stars. The capital's top political figures, prominent families, tycoons, and celebrities, dressed in exquisite formal attire, made their way in an orderly fashion to the opulent and bright banquet hall.
Hundreds of bodyguards in uniform stood in two rows, creating a solemn passage.
At the entrance of the banquet hall, Chu Mingcheng, dressed in a black tuxedo, and Bai Jingxuan, dressed in an elegant black gown and exuding charm, personally greeted the various celebrities.
The banquet hall was spacious and bright, with a magnificent and resplendent atmosphere.
Chu Yuntian was also dressed in an elegant formal suit, holding a lion-head cane, looking solemn and dignified.
Chu Nanfeng was dressed in a suit, handsome and imposing, with an extraordinary demeanor.
With polite smiles on their faces, the two led a group of waiters to greet the guests and seat them according to their social status.
Of course, some unfamiliar faces also appeared in the most prominent seats in the front row, namely Lu Zhufeng, Lin Qingyi, Yun Mo, Chu Wan, Leng Ruxue and others who were deeply connected with Xiao Wujie and Chu Liyue.
In contrast to the bustling atmosphere of the banquet hall, the upper floors of the main house were completely silent.
In the spacious room, Chu Liyue gracefully rose and gently stretched her slightly sore body.
Even without makeup, she was already stunningly beautiful, but she still chose to hire a top-notch makeup team to spend several hours creating an incredibly exquisite look for her.
On this special day, she wants to show her most beautiful side, just for him.
She hadn't changed into that gorgeous white gown yet; she was wearing a black fitted halter dress that accentuated her alluring figure.
Her beautiful face, adorned with exquisite makeup, was breathtakingly gorgeous, beyond compare.
The room was quiet and empty for a moment. Chu Liyue moved gracefully to the windowsill and stood elegantly, her gaze towards the magnificent sky outside the window deep and captivating.
Just as her gaze became slightly unfocused, two slender arms silently wrapped around her waist, and a lean, slightly cool body pressed against her back.
Like the cool fragrance of a snow-capped mountain peak, she was enveloped in a refreshing breeze.
"elder sister……"
Xiao Wujie's deep, soft murmur reached her ears, his clearly defined chin gently brushing against her smooth, delicate shoulder.
Chu Liyue immediately snapped out of her daze, turned around, and gently stroked his head.
"What's wrong, sweetie?"
With his long eyelashes slightly lowered, Xiao Wujie gently brushed his lips against her shoulder and neck, murmuring softly.
"I missed you. You put me to sleep and then I sneaked away. I stayed here all afternoon..." You didn't even spend time with me...
His voice carried an obvious sense of dejection and resentment.
However, that hint of resentment vanished in an instant, because he knew that Chu Liyue had been doing her makeup and hair all afternoon, and sitting in one position for a long time was very tiring.
Long, slender fingers with distinct knuckles, cool to the touch, covered Chu Liyue's nape, gently kneading it, her tender tone tinged with heartache.
"You must be tired, sister?"
Feeling the cool fingers gently massaging her neck, Chu Liyue looked at him with a touch of intoxicating tenderness in her deep, cold eyes, and the fatigue from sitting for a long time while applying makeup disappeared without her noticing.
He had already done a meticulously styled look, wearing a crisp white shirt on top and a well-tailored suit trousers on the bottom.
The setting sun gently painted his cheeks with its last golden rays, his pale and delicate face like a cherry blossom in early spring that had not yet fully bloomed, possessing a pitiful beauty and fragility.
Her exquisite face was reflected in her deep eyes, which seemed to see through all the splendor and vicissitudes of the world, rippled with an unconcealable love and tenderness.
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