"Hey! There are still people here!" Lu Ze looked at the two of them being all lovey-dovey and closed his eyes in disgust.
"The banquet is about to start, Aze, hurry up and change your clothes." Qin Zhiluo touched up her lipstick.
Palace Hall
Min Fengyi and Qin Huaihan were busy greeting the guests.
Grandma Long sat in the main seat, drinking tea with a smile on her face.
"Grandma, drink less. When the banquet starts, a bunch of people will be offering you tea!" Long Yunze, dressed in a bespoke suit, stood next to Grandma Long like a bodyguard.
Grandma Long rolled her eyes at him. "Of course I know, I'm just so happy!"
Wenjing sat at the table, cracking sunflower seeds, and looked at Chimei, saying, "Hey kid, you've gotten even better looking lately!"
Chi Mei tossed his long hair. "To give Wuming face, I've been going to beauty salons like crazy lately!"
Yunnan coughed and said, "Let's change the way we address each other; too many people will make things complicated."
The Gu Emperor sipped his tea and glanced at the people in the room. "There are so many people here! They're all big shots!"
Wenjing smiled and said, "The big boss's friend is the big boss himself!"
The music faded, and the entire venue fell silent.
The hall was brightly lit, and everyone's eyes were focused on the stage.
Qin Weimang, dressed in a white fishtail gown, walked with elegant and confident steps, a smile on her face, and bright and warm eyes.
She captivated the audience on stage, and the guests responded with great enthusiasm.
"Now, let's give a warm round of applause to today's protagonist."
The twenty-odd people in Yundu clapped wildly, their loud and clear voices ringing out.
Long Yanli turned slightly to the side, a smile in his eyes, and extended his arm to Qin Zhiluo with gentle and gentlemanly movements. Qin Zhiluo took his arm in tacit agreement, and the two walked in unison to the center of the stage.
Long Yanli and Qin Zhilu exchanged name cards and tokens in front of the audience.
Both sides offered tea to their respective elders.
Grandma Long excitedly grasped Qin Zhiluo's hand, "Luoluo, if you ever suffer any injustice in the future, I'll beat that scoundrel to death!"
Qin Zhilu smiled and said, "Okay!"
Long Yanli stood beside him and nodded in agreement, "If the baby is wronged, I will offer my head as an apology!"
Qin Huaihan patted Long Yanli on the shoulder, "Yanli, keep up the good work!"
Qin Ji chuckled beside him; it seemed her father really didn't want her sister to get married!
The audience's attention was immediately drawn to them, followed by enthusiastic applause.
"President Qin, congratulations!"
"This couple is a match made in heaven."
"Madam Long, congratulations!"
Fu Yiming and the others came over one by one to offer tea to Old Madam Long.
"You must be thrilled!" Qin Ji patted Long Yanli, looking at his serious expression.
Long Yanli smiled and said, "Brother-in-law, have some tea!"
Qin Ji shuddered. "Tsk, be normal!"
Wenjing smiled and said, "Luoluo, happy birthday! Happy engagement!"
Qin Zhilu's lips curled into a wide smile, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons. "Thank you!"
The guests present all thought it was just their engagement party, and only her friends remembered it was her birthday.
Long Yanli put his arm around the girl's waist and sat down with her. "Happy birthday, baby! You're 19 now!"
Qin Ji immediately handed over a piece of cake, "Happy birthday, sis!"
The people at the large table all started singing "Happy Birthday," chanting, "Make a wish! Make a wish!"
Qin Zhilu smiled and closed her eyes.
May the world be at peace, may times be prosperous, and may the seas be calm and the rivers clear.
Qin Zhiluo took a bite of cake and said, "Thank you all, I'm very happy today!"
Lu Ze ruffled Qin Zhiluo's hair. "Congratulations! You're another year older!"
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