Chapter 46: First Encounter
Mr. and Mrs. Zhong felt that their little granddaughter had changed so much.
However, they immediately remembered the incident where Zhong Nianyao had fallen into the water and nearly died, and they felt that everything seemed to have a clue. After all, people will definitely change after experiencing life and death.
Obviously, Yaoyao's changes were good. This also made them feel more at ease. Even if something bad happened to them in the future, with Yaoyao's current temperament, she would be able to protect the things left by Mingxin.
Although they really want to stay with their granddaughter forever, they also know that they are getting old and may pass away one day.
Zhong Nianyao didn't know that it was because of her calm demeanor that Mr. Zhong and Mrs. Zhong had a hint of suspicion, but they quickly rationalized those suspicions and even felt relieved.
The Lu residence was so huge that after they entered through the main gate, it took them almost half an hour by car to reach the door of the main house.
The Lu family's old lady's birthday banquet was such a big event, so it must have been held in the main house. Moreover, this birthday banquet was held in a lively and exciting way.
Almost all the wealthy families in the imperial capital came to attend the birthday party held by the Lu family.
The Lu family rarely held such a grand banquet, inviting almost all the wealthy families in the imperial capital. Those wealthy families naturally could not miss such an opportunity to get close to the Lu family, so they naturally dressed up to attend.
Following Mr. Zhong and Mrs. Zhong into the banquet venue, Zhong Nianyao looked at the bright lights, wine and women inside, and the clinking of glasses. There was no change in her expression, and she didn't even raise her eyebrows.
Countless banquets had been held in the Li Kingdom's palace, but she didn't like attending such occasions. Most of the time, she would just show up and then go back.
However, it is obviously impossible to leave early in an occasion like today.
Zhong Minghao and Zhong Mingyu had already started chatting with people they knew. Of course, they also didn't forget to build relationships with those top-tier wealthy families.
As for Zhong Jinghao, Zhong Mengfan, and Zhong Mengxuan, they began to meet young men and women of similar age. They were all of marriageable age, so they naturally wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to see if they could find a suitable marriage partner.
However, no one from the Lu family had appeared yet. Although today was the birthday banquet for the old lady of the Lu family, the Lu family, as the host family, had not come out to greet the guests. Of course, no one dared to say anything. Even though today was not the Lu family's home game, no one dared to express any dissatisfaction with the Lu family's actions.
Whether it was Zhong Mengfan or Zhong Mengxuan, they were able to attend the Lu family's event today, naturally hoping to catch the Lu family's eye. Even if they couldn't get into the Lu family, they still had to find a young master from a top-tier wealthy family.
However, Zhong Nianyao was not interested in these things and always followed Mr. Zhong and Mrs. Zhong.
Looking at their adorable granddaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Zhong were very happy. They were even happier when they saw the envious eyes of their old friends around them. However—
"Yaoyao, go play with the girls of your own age!" Old Master Zhong waved her off, "A young girl like you shouldn't hang out with old guys like us."
"Grandpa, don't you like me to be with you?" Zhong Nianyao took Grandpa Zhong's arm, smiled and said coquettishly, "I just like to be with you and grandma!"
"Your grandfather is right, you should go talk to other young girls!" Old Madam Zhong was obviously also very fond of this. Although she said this, she still enjoyed the envious looks from other old friends.
"This little granddaughter of yours is really good!" The old man of the Mu family glanced at Zhong Nianyao, and looked at Mr. Zhong and Mrs. Zhong with envy and jealousy in his eyes, "Not many young people like to be with us."
Before, some not-so-good rumors about Zhong Nian Yao had been circulating in the upper class of the imperial capital.
Everyone said that the other party was arrogant and unreasonable, an uneducated fool, and his favorite thing to do every day was to follow the illegitimate son of the Li family.
But when I saw her today, I realized that this beautiful girl was definitely not as bad as the rumors said.
Just looking at how she could accompany these old guys so calmly, although she didn't interrupt, there was no dissatisfaction on her face and she always had a smile on her face, which showed that she was definitely a kind little girl.
So, it turns out that those rumors outside are really not credible. Maybe those people are jealous of the girl's good looks, so they slandered her like this!
Not only the old man of the Mu family, but also several other old men, although they did not say it, still had a good impression of the well-behaved and sensible Zhong Nian Yao.
Zhong Nianyao didn't know what these elderly people were thinking. She simply didn't want to socialize. Moreover, it was more comfortable for her to be with these elderly people and listen to their life experiences.
However, in the end, at the insistence of Mr. Zhong and Mrs. Zhong, Zhong Nianyao left.
However, she did not go and talk to her peers as requested by Mr. and Mrs. Zhong. Instead, she slipped out while no one was paying attention and walked towards the garden.
After leaving the banquet, the noise gradually died down and the surroundings became quiet.
The Lu family is very big. After leaving the hall, Zhong Nianyao had no sense of direction and just walked forward according to her heart.
Away from the bustle of the banquet hall, Zhong Nianyao was enjoying the freedom of the moment. Before she knew it, she had walked into the garden.
Looking at the rare and precious plants in the garden, Zhong Nianyao wanted to find a place to sit down. However, after taking a few steps, she suddenly stopped.
Because at the deepest part of the garden, a handsome man in a white shirt and black trousers was standing at the edge of the corridor.
The smooth and fair face reveals a sharp and handsome look; the black and deep eyes are full of charming color; the thick eyebrows, high nose and beautiful lips all show nobility and elegance.
Looking at the man not far away, Zhong Nian Yao felt her breath choked, her heartbeat slowed down, and a strange feeling suddenly surged in her heart.
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