As night fell, Zhu Tingyue took her mother's hand and went to Shen's house accompanied by her father.
The red carpet at the entrance stretched to the depths of the banquet hall, with colorful flowers blooming on both sides. The guests, dressed in evening gowns, walked into the reception room elegantly and solemnly.
Zhu Mingchuan acted like a lobbyist along the way, enthusiastically introducing people to his daughter.
“Tingyue, this is your uncle Li, whom you met when you were a child.”
Zhu Tingyue smiled just the right amount and called out sweetly, "Hello, Uncle."
The pot-bellied man opposite immediately smiled with his eyes bent, "Great, my niece is really a cut above Brother Mingchuan, and her temperament is no less than yours back then!"
Zhu Tingyue felt impatient listening to the two people boasting. Every person who passed by would say the same thing to her, with compliments like "elegant as orchid", "bright and generous", "a good father will have a good daughter", etc. She was so tired of hearing such compliments that her ears were almost callused.
Finally we arrived at the venue. The hall was brightly lit and the exquisite crystal chandeliers hanging on the ceiling looked particularly dazzling.
In the center of the hall was a long dining table, with snow-white plates and clean tableware neatly arranged. In the center of the table were red table flowers and a transparent crystal statue, adding a sense of solemnity.
In the corner of the hall there is a small white stage, decorated with delicate light-colored branches all around, which cleverly separates the stage from the surrounding environment. This neither affects the volume of the music nor hides the figures of the musicians on the stage.
Several musicians were sitting on this hidden platform, playing light and melodious music. It was difficult to see their figures without careful observation.
"Mingchuan, long time no see!"
Another person came forward, with the same beer belly and Mediterranean hair style, which he combed to be smooth and shiny, and it looked greasy under the light, which made people feel inexplicably sick.
Although his eyes were opened as wide as possible, they were still squinted, and there was the same hypocritical smile on his face.
Zhu Tingyue didn't know this man, but from his familiar tone, could he be her father's new partner? She looked at her mother beside her inquiringly.
"This is the CEO of Huantai Technology. She has been pestering your father to cooperate with her recently. You should know her daughter, the girl named Xu Jie. Didn't you play together before?"
After listening to her mother's explanation, Zhu Tingyue finally realized his identity. No wonder Xu Jie was so eager to curry favor with her, it turned out to be a task assigned by her family!
Speak of the devil, Xu Jie smiled brightly at Zhu's father and mother: "Uncle and aunt, long time no see! Uncle is still so energetic, and aunt is still as radiant as ever."
When she glanced at Zhu Tingyue, she was first struck by her long dress. She thought Zhu Tingyue was lucky, but her expression remained unchanged. She was still smiling, but there was less sincerity in her smile.
"Tingyue, you look so beautiful today! You are the center of everyone's attention, and everyone who sees you will like you!"
The exaggeration in her tone could not be concealed, and it would be better if her eyes were more restrained.
Zhu Tingyue saw through her inner thoughts, but didn't care. He raised his glass to her with a proper smile on his face: "Ms. Xu, you look great today too."
The two of them symbolically took a sip of wine, smiled at each other, and then looked away.
Qin Rouan smiled and responded to her: "Miss Xu, you too, such a beautiful lady, I like her very much!"
Being praised, Xu Jie blushed, and like a spoiled child, she carefully pulled up a piece of Qin Rouan's clothes and shyly replied, "No way? Auntie, you're flattering me."
"You are too modest. In my opinion, even the fairies in the Ninth Heaven cannot compare to you!"
Qin Rouan's words became more pleasant, and her hands carefully pulled out the corner of the clothes she was holding. What an expensive material! Although my family doesn't lack this little money, it's a pity to waste it in this person's hands.
Zhu Tingyue noticed her mother's little move, and her contempt for Xu Jie in her heart became even stronger. Seeing her petty appearance, she still wanted to curry favor with her? She was not even worthy of carrying her shoes!
She was impatient to listen any further, and was about to go see if Jiang Wanjun had arrived when she heard Mrs. Shen's enthusiastic voice.
"Rou'an, Tingyue, when did you arrive? Why are you standing here? Go sit inside!"
"Hey, I just arrived and was about to go in, and here you are!"
Zhu's mother was equally enthusiastic. People who didn't know would think that the two had a deep relationship. In fact, apart from such banquets, the two met very rarely.
Qin Rouan knew that her daughter didn't like such occasions. She wanted to slip away just now, but since she met them, she still had to say hello, so she walked forward with Zhu Tingyue's arm.
Zhu Tingyue still looked well-behaved: "Auntie, good evening! You look younger again! I'm really envious."
There is no such thing as too many good words. Zhu Tingyue considers herself to be a person who knows how to handle events. After all, she has seen a lot with her parents, so handling such a party is no problem for her.
"Hahaha, Tingyue is such a good talker. It makes me so happy to hear her talk. I wish I could hear her talk every day!"
Qin Rouan stopped talking. What did this mean? She hadn't mentioned it before, but now that the illegitimate child was back, he was going to drag his precious daughter into the big fire pit of the Shen family? She and her husband would never agree to it, no matter what the price!
Her hesitation was covered by Zhu Tingyue, who took Madam Shen's hand and shook it gently, saying coquettishly, "Auntie, if you like, I will come often, as long as you don't mind me talking too much."
"How could that be? I wish you would come every day! You, just put your heart back in your stomach. Auntie's love for you can't be expressed in three days and three nights."
Mrs. Shen liked Zhu Tingyue more and more. Her good looks were the least important thing about her. Her family background was the most important. The Zhu family had only one daughter, who was raised like a treasure by her parents. If she married Yan Zhen in the future, then...
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