"Today, I would like to take this opportunity of the birthday banquet to talk with you about life and our deepest feelings. I wish you good health, harmonious families, and successful careers. I also hope that our friendship will be like this glass of aged wine, becoming more mellow and fresher with time.
Come, gentlemen, let's drink this cup together!"
Amidst the praises, everyone raised their glasses and drank, with smiles on their faces.
Qian Zihao drank the wine in one gulp, cursing more and more happily in his heart, "Old Bidden, you are going to take the postgraduate entrance examination, and your speech is like a sow wearing a bra, one thing after another, why don't you announce your engagement!"
"Everyone, in fact, in addition to my birthday today, I have another happy event to announce..." Under Qian Zihao's excited gaze, Murong Zhuo finally got to the point.
Murong Zhuo paused, and his intimidating gaze slowly swept across the scene, finally landing on Nangong Mengli in the corner. When he noticed Su Mu next to Nangong Mengli, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.
Su Mu smiled slightly: "The show is about to begin."
"Mengli, come here." Murong Zhuo said calmly.
Nangong Mengli stood up slowly, with a calm demeanor on her delicate face, and walked towards the center with graceful steps. For a moment, all eyes in the field were focused on her. She seemed to be born to be the focus of the crowd, and she had no discomfort at all in facing such occasions.
The piano music in the venue suddenly became passionate, as if foreshadowing something.
"My daughter Mengli has reached the age of marriage..." When Murong Zhuo saw Nangong Mengli coming over, he was about to announce her engagement to Qian Zihao, but just when he was halfway through his words, a cold female voice suddenly rang out.
"Mengli wishes father a happy birthday."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned, and the atmosphere in the field became slightly strange. Murong Zhuo was about to announce the happy event, what did you mean by suddenly interrupting? Such rude behavior, in full view of the public, was somewhat intriguing.
Sure enough, Murong Zhuo's face slowly turned cold, and his eyes, which were intimidating without being angry, fell on Nangong Mengli. His eyes were so deep that it was impossible to guess his emotions.
The three children behind him looked like they were enjoying a good show, and were obviously looking forward to seeing what would happen to this sibling next.
Nangong Mengli seemed not to notice Murong Zhuo's gaze, and continued to speak to herself: "Mengli specially prepared a birthday gift for you..."
"What birthday gift is so important? Can't you see your father is speaking? Please step back first and talk later." Murong Zhuo interrupted Nangong Mengli's words with a calm voice. Those who knew him well knew that this old nobleman was on the verge of getting angry.
However, Nangong Mengli did not retreat. Instead, she took out a small mahogany box from her handbag.
"Father, this birthday gift is too precious. We really can't wait even a moment."
Everyone was more and more shocked. They all thought Nangong Mengli was crazy. She openly contradicted the head of the Murong family? And she was just an illegitimate daughter. In this situation, even if the eldest son Murong Yun dared to do this, he would be severely punished. You know, the nobles are the group in the world that cares most about status and dignity.
Murong Zhuo's face turned completely gloomy: "It seems that your father is too indulgent to you, so that you..." At this point, he suddenly paused, as if he thought of something, and a hint of excitement suddenly appeared in his eyes.
He thought he knew this illegitimate daughter quite well. She was usually low-key and cautious, never daring to contradict him, let alone in public. Could it be that she was acting so abnormal today?
"Is your birthday gift......?"
Nangong Mengli nodded: "Yes, it is the Golden Eye."
"What!?" Qian Zihao was the first to exclaim, his face full of disbelief.
The three children of Murong family also changed their expressions at this moment, as if the four words "Golden Eyes" had some magical power.
The dignity on Murong Zhuo's face was completely gone, and his old heart was excited at this moment.
Nangong Mengli smiled slightly, and in front of everyone, she opened the mahogany box in her hand, and suddenly a bright golden light flashed!
I saw a golden bead that looked like a human eyeball lying quietly in the box.
"Golden Eye!? It really is the Golden Eye! It is exactly the same as what is recorded in ancient books!" There was a tremor in Murong Zhuo's voice. He was almost unable to suppress his excitement. His entire mind was attracted by the Golden Eye.
Not only him, but everyone else was the same. There was a strong greed in the eyes of everyone who looked at the Golden Eye. This group of upper-class people naturally knew the value of the Golden Eye. The Mithril Mine was nothing compared to the Golden Eye.
This is a rare item that can create a golden strongman!
Because of this, no one noticed that Su Mu, at the end of the crowd, had a pair of eyes hidden behind his brown glasses, which were emitting a crystal blue light.
"Mengli...my dear daughter! Hahaha...among all these children, you are the one that your father values the most. Quickly...quickly give me the Golden Eye!" When the thing he had longed for for many years appeared before his eyes, even this old noble couldn't help but lose his composure.
Although he said this, his hands were faster than his mouth. He took two quick steps and stretched out his hand to take the Golden Eye.
But at this moment, something strange happened!
Swish!
Just when Murong Zhuo was about to get the Golden Eye, the bright lights in the banquet hall suddenly went out, and silent darkness enveloped the entire place.
Snap!
The sound of the huge crystal chandelier on the ceiling falling to the ground echoed throughout the venue.
"Ah!" A woman in the crowd let out a shrill scream.
"Hahaha... Golden Eye! Golden Eye!" Murong Zhuo laughed wildly in the dark. He was so excited that he didn't care if the lights suddenly went out. He only cared about the Golden Eye in his hand. As long as he got it, he could ignore it even if the entire Platinum Hotel exploded.
"Heh..." A low, teasing laugh was also heard at this moment. The laugh was obviously not loud, but it seemed to be heard clearly by everyone.
"Murong Zhuo, thank you for your selfless dedication. I gladly accept the Golden Eye."
As soon as he finished speaking, the lights in the banquet hall suddenly lit up. The dazzling light made everyone squint their eyes, but when they saw the scene clearly, their faces changed, and they saw that there was an extra person in the scene out of nowhere.
It was a man in a tuxedo, standing among the shattered crystals. The bright crystals sparkled with a dreamy luster under the light, as if they were a crystal carpet laid out for him. He was tall and straight, like a green pine, exuding an innate noble temperament.
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