Xie Li explained simply that the main reason for the family reunion banquet was that Old Master Xie insisted on holding it because he was so angered by Jiang Baili that he vomited blood and almost thought he wouldn't wake up. He didn't plan to invite too many people at all.
After all, he was well aware of the constant actions of the Huo and Ding families, and he also had a premonition that most people would be absent from this banquet.
So originally, we only planned to hold a small event among relatives and didn't invite anyone else.
However, the sheer number of uninvited guests today almost overwhelmed even the housekeeper, Mr. Wu, who had prepared contingency plans.
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The atmosphere at the Yunhe Grand Hotel was somewhat somber.
When the last few guests left, only the Huo and Ding families remained in the hall.
There were also a lot of waiters, all of whom had been specially trained by Ding Huizhu. They had been told that they would be entertaining many distinguished guests today. The distinguished guests did come, but in just a short while, they all ran away.
Who has ever encountered such a situation before? It's absolutely unheard of and unseen!
The main character at the banquet was supposed to be the number one socialite in Linjiang City, and she even had three of the four major wealthy families in Linjiang City backing her up. And this is it?
They didn't dare to discuss it, and even restrained their expressions, not daring to look too long, but the scene was just too awkward.
Ding Huizhu pressed her temples and put away her phone: "No, the Yang family refuses to come, and the old man says he's sick."
That sounds like a lie. Old Master Yang is in good health. A few days ago, when she called, he was saying he wanted to come and see Xie Ziyuan.
And wouldn't you know it, he's sick and can't come today? It seems he has no intention of giving her any face at all.
Xie Ziyuan held her phone, her expression somewhat cold.
She never imagined that her family reunion banquet would turn out like this.
For more than a decade, her life had been smooth sailing, and every birthday party she had celebrated was a grand affair. But this year's birthday party was especially different—it was also her coming-of-age ceremony.
Ding Huizhu and the Huo and Ding families both promised to throw her an incredibly grand, state-of-the-art birthday banquet that would be the pinnacle of luxury in Linjiang City.
She has always enjoyed being admired and adored by others, so how could she not be looking forward to it?
Originally, Xie Ziyuan thought tonight would be another glorious new high point in her life, but instead she fell into the mire. Tomorrow she might become the laughing stock of the entire Linjiang City, which Xie Ziyuan found completely unacceptable.
"The teacher won't be coming either." Xie Ziyuan said slowly, facing the expectant gazes of Ding Huizhu and Madam Huo.
The teacher she was referring to was the old lady, which greatly surprised the Ding family.
Everyone has witnessed how much Mrs. Gu dotes on Xie Ziyuan, not to mention that Mrs. Gu has stood up for Xie Ziyuan several times before, which caused her to become enemies with Xie Li.
While others might be said to be coerced by the Huo and Ding families, Madam Gu was not. She even actively helped devise strategies and used the Gu family's status and position to win over other families.
"Very good! They even threatened Madam Gu!" Madam Huo Er suddenly stood up, her face extremely ugly.
This birthday party also served as a coming-of-age ceremony and a marriage proposal banquet. They held it according to the highest standards, and even had the Yunhe Grand Hotel combine two banquet halls for this purpose.
The banquet hall is now empty. With just a handful of people like them, there isn't even enough to fill a table. Is there any point in continuing the event?
Madam Huo the Second was strong-willed and valued her reputation above all else. This was tantamount to a complete slap in the face, throwing her face to the ground and trampling it.
No matter what, she didn't believe that anyone genuinely wanted to go there; it must have been Old Master Xie next door who used some despicable means!
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