Huo Yuntang frowned: "What's going on with today's banquet?"
Although he was busy, he knew that the atmosphere at the scene was very strange; it didn't seem like a distinguished guest was about to arrive.
Madam Huo didn't seem to care: "The Shen family is already in contact, and they will be here soon."
Huo Yuntang's jawline was taut, and he remained silent.
Soon, a servant from the Shen family came to inform them that the banquet could begin immediately.
Madam Huo Er happened to come out of the restroom and was stunned for a moment upon hearing this. "Can the banquet begin now?"
Did all the guests arrive so quickly?
When I rushed to the banquet hall in my high heels, there were only a handful of people. The place was lavish yet empty. How could they start the banquet like this?
Madam Huo's face immediately darkened; she was displeased and about to lose her temper.
Ding Huizhu grabbed her arm: "Linxiang, something's come up. Let's start the banquet now. Let Yuntang propose later; it's getting late."
This was originally agreed upon by both families. The engagement must be finalized at today's banquet. It cannot be delayed any longer, as there is a fear that things might change if it is delayed too long.
Huo Yuntang paused, glanced at Ding Huizhu, and asked with a strange look, "Auntie, are you sure you want to propose in this kind of setting?"
Even if Huo Yuntang were to propose, it would certainly be under the spotlight. How could he be so hasty?
Madam Huo the Second: "Huizhu, what exactly is going on? Where are the guests? Weren't you supposed to be from all the wealthy and powerful families in the capital today? I haven't seen many people from the capital at all!"
A few cats and dogs did come, but they were all Xie Ziyuan's classmates in the capital, whose status was only comparable to Xie Ziyuan's.
How can this possibly elevate Xie Ziyuan's status?
Ding Huizhu's eyes flickered slightly, but she didn't hide anything in the end, "Linxiang, those people probably won't come. We've all been deceived by the Shen family."
Ding Huizhu's smile was tinged with bitterness, but more so with sympathy and heartache for Xie Ziyuan's ordeal.
Shen Linyuan made a solemn vow, and Old Master Shen also seemed to be fully supporting Xie Ziyuan to the end, but in the end, he couldn't even keep the slightest promise.
Shen Linyuan just called the Bai family to question them, but the Bai family completely ignored him and even said things like there was no need to pay attention to banquets of irrelevant people, showing that they didn't take Shen Linyuan and Xie Ziyuan seriously at all.
If it were just the Bai family, that would be one thing, but for some reason, the other families have become particularly stubborn, refusing to come and showing no interest.
Shen Linyuan's face turned green. Finally, he angrily made a phone call to his father, who told him directly that he could take the banquet or not, or he would come over and ruin it immediately if it wasn't held.
Then he hung up the phone.
Upon hearing this, Ding Huizhu nearly fell backward. She wanted to argue with Shen's father, but he completely ignored her.
After contacting Old Master Shen, Shen Linyuan insisted on starting the banquet immediately, which completely dampened Ding Huizhu's spirits.
But what can be done now? They can't just walk away again; Xie Ziyuan doesn't have a third birthday to celebrate.
If we don't hold this coming-of-age ceremony today, we'll never have the chance to do it again.
So Ding Huizhu swallowed her anger and tried her best to remain calm and continue managing the banquet.
Madam Huo's expression changed instantly. Huo Yuntang rubbed the bridge of his nose, then suddenly turned to Madam Huo's expressionless face and said, "Is this the promising and valuable daughter-in-law you were talking about?"
He loosened his tie, his face grim: "Sorry, I really don't think so."
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