Chapter 42: Forty-two Nights
Until Kane walked over, this corner seemed to instantly gather all the light in the audience.
This dinner was hastily organized, but Yun Zhongqing had sent invitations to nearly everyone with some connection to the Yun family. It didn't matter if they couldn't make it in time; the important message the Yun family wanted to convey was: the precious little princess of the Yun family was back, alive and well.
But the number of people attending the banquet was far greater than Yun Zhongqing had anticipated. After all, with transportation so advanced these days, and since they were all on the central star of the imperial capital, and with the Yun family's dedicated service, anyone could easily fly over from the other side of the planet within a day.
Therefore, there were quite a few people attending the banquet. Yun Wanwan's return was not very important. Even though the Yun family valued Yun Wanwan very much, it was Yun Zhongqing who inherited the Yun family. This banquet was hosted by Yun Zhongqing for Yun Wanwan's sake. It would be beneficial for him to establish a good relationship with the current young head of the Yun family.
Not to mention, the young head of the Yun family is still single!
As for Yun Wanwan, oh, probably she only has that little bit of added value.
But even Yun Zhongqing didn't expect that such a wealthy guest would appear at this dinner party.
At this time, Yun Wanwan was still in a corner studying the "goodies" at the dinner party: in addition to nutritional supplements of various shapes and flavors, the most notable thing was the cooked food that only top-tier families could provide at the dinner party. Looking at these dazzling foods that were considered luxuries no matter the occasion, and comparing them with the cooking methods she knew in her memory and cognition, which basically had no other means except boiling, Yun Wanwan felt that her understanding of the world was somewhat biased.
In other words, there is a distorted understanding of the Yun family.
But in reality, these foods, which are so beautiful that they can be compared to works of art, have beautiful presentation and shapes, but the taste is not good.
There is a lack of seasoning, and the food itself does not have the required taste. The taste is hard to describe. Apart from being pure and good-looking, it has no special features, either in terms of taste or nutritional value.
These foods have no meaning other than showing off one's family background.
Yun Wanwan only tasted a few dishes and gave up her expectations.
To be honest, it is not as good as those nutrient solutions. Although the taste is hard to describe, the taste has been improved to some extent, so it is barely good, and the nutritional value is sufficient.
It can also be seen from these foods themselves that humans have actually achieved certain results in the research of purifying plants or animals. It’s just that the output is not high, which restricts development and they have become luxury goods exclusively for the upper class.
It makes no sense at all.
Yun Wanwan stood in the corner, half in light and half in darkness, as if quietly thinking about life.
It was also this time that her entire aura changed. People who knew her before would feel a little dazed when they saw her. Seeing her quiet and steady appearance, they dared not approach her. Of course, most of the people who came to the dinner this time were targeting Yun Zhongqing, especially those who brought their young daughters with them. Almost all of them were around Yun Zhongqing, and Yun Wanwan was unusually quiet.
No one disturbed Yun Wanwan, intentionally or unintentionally, until a chaotic commotion in the hall diverted her attention.
Standing in the corner of the hall, Yun Wanwan could see the movement at the entrance of the hall just by looking up. At this moment, everyone in the hall gave up unnecessary conversation and looked at the entrance of the hall in unison, with the same expectation and excitement in their eyes.
Who is coming?
As the door of the banquet hall opened, a tall and straight figure walked in towards the bright light in the hall.
Yun Wanwan laughed: Oh, an acquaintance.
If it was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who was visiting, it would be normal for him to attract everyone's attention. Only His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's arrival would spark such curiosity and anticipation that everyone would not dare to approach and start a conversation rashly.
This kind of private dinner for an aristocratic family was nominally a welcoming party to welcome Miss Yun home safely, and it was not the place where someone of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's status should be present.
When did His Royal Highness the Crown Prince have a personal relationship with the Yun family? This was the question that everyone present was most concerned about.
When Yun Zhongqing received the news that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had arrived, his expression changed for a moment. Apart from anything else, as the host of the dinner, he had to go to the door to greet him in person. This was etiquette.
Yun Rong and Mei Anni also followed to the door. Mei Anni had originally planned to bring Yun Wanwan with her, but was stopped by Yun Rong. Knowing that Yun Wanwan had interacted with the Crown Prince before, and that the Crown Prince seemed to be quite kind to her, it was obvious what the Crown Prince's purpose was in visiting the Yun family, with whom he had no personal relationship.
Yun Rong had no intention of bringing Yun Wanwan to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, no matter why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince came here.
The moment Shi Kane entered the room, he accurately found Yun Wanwan's figure among the crowd. Even though she was standing in the corner, she was glowing and looked so contented that she was out of place in the entire dinner.
"Mr. Yun, Mrs. Mei, Master Yun."
Shi Kane was the first to greet.
In such occasions, Yun Rong, as the elder, should have come forward, but Yun Zhongqing is now the head of the Yun family and is of the same age as the Crown Prince, so Yun Zhongqing was the first to walk up to Shi Kaien.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince has arrived so suddenly, and I'm sorry for not welcoming you."
The word "suddenly" is used very subtly, fully expressing Yun Zhongqing's diswelcome to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Shi Kaien didn't mind at all and greeted them with a smile, "I just came here without any prior knowledge and am sorry to bother you all."
Yun Zhongqing: Haha.
Turning her head to look at Yun Wanwan in the corner, she shrugged innocently. She didn't bring the person here, so it's not her fault!
But thinking about it, it was not surprising that Shi Kaien came to her. According to the previous treatment procedures, it should be time for treatment in the next few days. She was still thinking about how to contact Shi Kaien about the examination and treatment, but Shi Kaien came to her on his own.
So blatant, and at such a sensitive occasion as a dinner party.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is trying to show goodwill to the Yun family and also to Yun Wanwan, and his attitude is very clear.
Soon, after exchanging a few pleasantries, Kane took the lead and walked up to Yun Wanwan. After all, this dinner was nominally to celebrate Yun Wanwan's safe return. Logically, she should be the protagonist. However, Yun Zhongqing's deliberate arrangement and other people's intentional or unintentional neglect, coupled with the change in Yun Wanwan's own temperament, this corner became empty.
Until Kane walked over, this corner seemed to instantly gather all the light in the audience.
"Your Highness."
"Miss Wanwan, you're so polite." Shi Kaien smiled very casually, as if he was still as calm and at ease as he was in the Y4162 star field. He also casually handed her the gift he had prepared, a small silver-white box, and no one knew what was inside. "Welcome back."
"Your Highness, you are too polite." Yun Wanwan's attitude did not change much and remained gentle. When she was with Shi Kaien, she did not seem to be nervous or behaved in any other rude manner. She accepted the gift from Shi Kaien with confidence.
Not only were the guests present surprised, but even the Yun family found it unbelievable.
Everyone knows Yun Wanwan, if not completely, at least about 50%, 60%, 70%, etc. This girl, spoiled by the Yun family, is straightforward and simple-minded, to put it nicely. To put it bluntly, she doesn't understand and has no emotional intelligence, and is very willful when dealing with people.
It might be said that she was being reserved at the moment because of his status as the Crown Prince, but she was too natural in interacting with him, as if they were old friends who had known each other for a long time.
Such speculation made everyone look very strange.
Yun Rong and Yun Zhongqing knew a little about the fate between Yun Wanwan and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but they never thought it would be such a fate - is there something they don't know?
The father and son exchanged a glance. It seemed that there were some details that needed to be learned from Yun Wanwan a little more. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's attitude towards Yun Wanwan was too subtle.
The Yun family's father and son's immediate reaction was that Yun Wanwan could choose anyone as her future partner, but it absolutely couldn't be the Crown Prince. They only wished Yun Wanwan a happy and peaceful life. To be with the Crown Prince and shoulder the fate of the empire in the future was too heavy a responsibility, and they didn't want Yun Wanwan to suffer such a hardship.
Yun Wanwan didn't notice the unpredictable expressions on the Yun family father and son's faces. She looked at the box in her hand and smiled, "Can I open it?"
In fact, other people also gave gifts, but they were just superficial courtesies. The real gift given to her was a gift for her, and this was the first one today.
"Of course. Miss Wanwan, please see if you like it."
The box was only half the size of a palm, and it was so sensitive that Yun Zhongqing was worried for a moment. After opening it, it would contain the engagement ring carefully prepared by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. It would be more appropriate for him to use that hand to kick His Royal Highness the Crown Prince out.
When Yun Wanwan opened the box, she was a little surprised. She unwrapped the silver-white packaging and found an exquisite blue velvet box inside. On the soft cushion lay an emerald green chip.
Regardless of the specific use of this chip, just its unique color made Yun Wanwan's eyes light up.
Perhaps it was because of her spiritual roots, she liked these lush green colors full of vitality. However, this world was different. Artificial green was lifeless, while the green of nature was full of murderous intent.
The world of metal has only a cold luster, and the edge of the world is filled with rust and yellow sand.
Such an attractive green color must have been carefully prepared by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, especially for Yun Wanwan.
Yun Wanwan asked without any knowledge: "What is this?"
"Chips, smart brains, AI."
"Hmm?" Yun Wanwan suddenly realized something and looked up at Shi Kaien.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince smiled and nodded, confirming Yun Wanwan's suspicion. "It is indeed an AI of the same origin as Kaeya, but I activated Kaeya at the time, so this one was left behind."
The AI source code, which is the same as Kaeya's, can be activated to create a new AI, with intelligence comparable to Kaeya's growth AI. Of course, Kaeya has also grown up little by little over the years he has been with Shi Kane.
What Yun Wanwan has in her hand is equivalent to a pure white newborn baby in the AI world. How it will grow in the future depends on how she trains it.
"This gift is so huge." Yun Wanwan exclaimed sincerely.
How could she deserve the same treatment as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?
"Of course you deserve it. Doesn't Miss Wanwan want it?"
"Yes, of course." There was no reason to refuse. Yun Wanwan also felt that she deserved such a good thing.
After all, she still has a big gift in her hand.
"That's perfect. I also have a return gift for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
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