197 Return to the Human World
◎Ye Zhizhi bared his teeth, and a powerful aura emanated uncontrollably.◎
Since they had made a sudden decision to attend the party, they needed to make sufficient preparations, but there was no rush. They played in the club until noon, had lunch together, and took a nap before they leisurely styled themselves and changed into formal attire.
They had a simple meal to fill their stomachs and took a car to the banquet venue at seven o'clock.
Ye Zhiyan had an invitation letter, so it wasn't too strange for him to bring Ye Zhizhi and Lin Duoyu along.
Ye Lang and Yu Jingyao are also going. They are mainly there to support the younger generation. Ye Zhiyan is a younger generation after all, so there may be some things that are inconvenient for him to do.
Ye Zhizhi decided not to compromise herself. She wore a mask and earplugs, and a comfortable, simple dress. Since Ye Zhizhi's return, she's had a constant supply of new clothes, and even had a number of custom-made outfits for different occasions. Within a few days, her large wardrobe was full.
Lin Duoyu, on the other hand, needs to be cleaned up properly, as she will be the next protagonist.
Ye Zhizhi was quite worried that Duoduo would be stage fright, after all, she was too reserved. But during the day, seeing her break through herself and take action, she seemed like a butterfly that was even more dazzling, so she felt that there was nothing to worry about.
All things are difficult at the beginning, but once you take the first step, the rest will not be so difficult.
This is Lin Duoyu’s current situation.
Ye Lang and Yu Jingyao also brought a few bodyguards with them, which showed that they were being very cautious.
Ye Zhizhi and Lin Duoyu were sitting in the back seat of the car. She saw Lin Duoyu unconsciously clenching his fists, as if he was getting more and more nervous, so she offered one hand to let her hold on to him.
Lin Duoyu smiled at Ye Zhizhi and immediately clasped his hands together. As if drawing strength from it, his eyes became more determined.
In the Lin family’s private estate, a banquet specially held for the Lin family’s daughter is taking place.
The manor began to be decorated as early as a month ago. From the moment you enter the gate, luxurious decorations can be seen everywhere.
The moon had not yet risen, the sky was pitch black, but the ground was brightly lit.
The water column of the central fountain surges into beautiful shapes, and the surging water splashes sparkle brilliantly under the illumination of colorful lights.
In front of the main entrance of the banquet hall in the manor, a red carpet was winding and interwoven with flowers. Uniformed waiters stood on both sides of the red carpet with smiles on their faces.
A huge crystal chandelier hung high above the sky, its dazzling light twinkling like stars, illuminating the huge banquet hall with splendor.
In the center of the banquet hall, on a long table covered with a white tablecloth, were placed exquisite tableware and crystal clear wine glasses stacked high, reflecting fragmented light under the lights.
There are multiple seating areas inside and outside the manor house for guests to relax, which looks comfortable and elegant.
Staff in work clothes walked among the brightly dressed guests.
At 7:30 in the evening, most of the guests had arrived for the banquet and it was about to officially begin. Lin Qiongyu, wearing a custom-made silver long dress, stood beside Lin De, the head of the Lin family, with an elegant smile on her face.
However, she was somewhat absent-minded, her eyes occasionally glancing towards the door of the banquet hall, as if she was expecting someone to appear.
Lin De, along with his wife and daughter, was greeting the guests with a smile on their faces. Although the slogan was to hold a graduation banquet for Lin Qiongyu, in fact, the guests who came were all very prestigious.
Today, the Lin family is thriving under the management of Lin father and son. Families with lower status than the Lin family come in person with their elders and their juniors, while families with equal or higher status send their young descendants. The whole scene is mostly dominated by young people.
Seeing that the time had come, Lind was about to announce the start of the banquet when he saw a staff member walking quickly towards him and whispering something respectfully beside him.
"Hahaha..." Lin De couldn't help but laugh heartily, "Boss Ye and Boss Yu are here? Come on, Lixuan, Ayu, let's go and welcome our distinguished guests."
The guests nearby couldn't help but confirm with surprise: "Is it Mr. Ye from the Ye Group and Mr. Yu from Yu Meiren?"
"That's right." Lin De laughed loudly, his voice uncontrollable. "I didn't expect that Director Ye and Director Yu would take the time to come to my daughter's graduation banquet."
Mrs. Lin was also happy, "I didn't expect that Director Ye and Director Yu would be so serious!" Mrs. Lin looked at Lin Qiongyu proudly. Sure enough, the daughter who was personally taught by their Lin family could even attract Director Ye and Director Yu.
Lin Qiongyu's eyes suddenly lit up, "Is Senior Zhiyan here too?"
Lin Lixuan heard his father's voice and walked over quickly. After hearing Lin Qiongyu's words, he said lovingly, "Both Director Ye and Director Yu are here in person. I guess Mr. Ye is here too."
The other guests couldn't help but exchange glances in bewilderment. The Ye and Yu families actually valued the Lin family so highly? They actually came to a party just for the younger generation's entertainment. Those who had received invitations but didn't attend would probably slap their thighs in regret. It was a rare opportunity to see the two elders at such a party.
The guests immediately dropped their relaxed and casual attitudes and hurriedly followed the Lin family.
The small group standing not far away heard the noise getting louder and louder and couldn't help asking, "What's going on over there?"
Cui Mingxiao said impatiently, "Who knows?" Then he couldn't help asking, "When will Qiong Yu be free to come over?"
Huo Jianjian, who was wearing a pink princess dress, was also anxious, "Qiong Yu looks very busy. Will she not have time to talk to us all night?" They came early. Except for the beginning when there were only a few guests, Qiong Yu still had time to chat with them. But when there were more guests, she had no time to entertain them.
Huo Jianjian still wanted to talk to Lin Qiongyu.
Wen Luo said calmly, "Uncle Lin is introducing guests to Qiong Yu. This is a good thing."
Zhen Tianyao looked out cynically and saw a group of people walking out, as if waiting for someone to arrive. So he stood up straight and took a long walk, "Let's go and see the fun."
Wen Luo then walked over.
Cui Mingxiao and Huo Jianmian looked at each other, "Wait for us!"
Lin De led his wife and children and walked in the front. He was so happy that his face was flushed. He didn't mind the guests following him. This would also allow them to see the strength of the Lin family and see who dared to look down on them!
Lin De thought about how he had sent out so many invitations, but in the end, only younger representatives came from many families. He couldn't help but straighten his back and walk with a majestic look.
When they reached the door, they saw Ye Lang and Yu Jingyao, the leaders, approaching under the guidance of their supervisor. Lin De quickly descended the white jade steps and said with a loud laugh, "Mr. Ye and Mr. Yu, your presence truly brings honor to the Lin family!"
Yu Jingyao smiled but said nothing. Ye Lang smiled and said, "Mr. Lin, you are too kind. We are sorry for disturbing you."
Lin Qiongyu saw Ye Zhiyan at first sight, and he seemed to be shining. She couldn't help but stroke the hair beside her ear, then walked forward, bowed gently, and said in a soft voice with solemn respect and gratitude, "Uncle Ye, Aunt Yu, it is Qiongyu's honor to invite you two to the banquet."
"You're too polite, Miss Lin." Yu Jingyao was polite but distant.
Lin Qiongyu exchanged a few words with the elders, then turned her eyes slightly and looked at Ye Zhiyan, "Welcome, Senior Zhiyan."
Ye Zhiyan nodded politely and said politely: "Hello, Miss Lin, congratulations."
Then he exchanged a few words with Lind.
Lin De smiled and patted Ye Zhiyan, "You are indeed a young man with great potential. I heard that Mr. Ye just won an order worth 100 million yuan a while ago, which has made the Ye Group flourish. Our children still have a lot to learn."
Ye Lang smiled politely, "This kid still has a lot to learn, but Mr. Lin's two children are both outstanding. I heard that half a year ago, Mr. Lin personally went to Country M to invite Professor Mike. Many companies have wanted to invite Professor Mike to their R&D institutes, but Mr. Lin got the first chance. The Lin family will definitely reach new heights in the future."
"Haha, thank you for your kind words. What a coincidence! Our Qiongyu got into the same school as your Zhiyan."
Lin Qiongyu smiled openly and playfully said, "Senior Zhiyan may not know that we went to the same school from elementary school to university. It's a pity that Qiongyu was stupid and couldn't skip a grade. I can only sigh at your back from afar."
Ye Zhiyan could only smile, "Ms. Lin is too modest. Those who can be admitted to H University are all outstanding students."
"Senior Zhiyan, just call me Qiongyu."
…
Somehow, Ye Zhiyan felt as if he was being stabbed by a sharp edge, as if someone was staring a hole in his back.
Ye Zhizhi blinked her big watery eyes and stared at——
She pricked up her ears to listen to them talking, and when she heard a girl's voice, she immediately raised her head. That was the heroine! She wanted to take a look!
But Ye's father, Yu's mother and her brother blocked her and Duoduo so tightly that she couldn't see anything.
Just as Ye Zhizhi was about to get in front, Lin De quickly made an invitation gesture.
"Look at me, I've forgotten the time while talking. Everyone, please come in!"
Ye Zhiyan and the other two walked forward. Lin Qiongyu, with a rosy face and a smile on her face, raised her eyes inadvertently and saw a girl in gorgeous dress appearing behind Ye Zhiyan.
She subconsciously took a few more glances, her eyes flashing. Just as she was about to step forward and say a few words, she suddenly froze and her pupils shrank.
The scream almost burst out of her throat, but she swallowed it back hastily, turning it into a strange scream.
Lin's mother, who was standing by, heard the noise and asked anxiously, "What's wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"
Following Lin Qiongyu's frightened gaze, Lin's mother took a few quick glances, but ironically, she did not recognize that the exquisitely dressed and brightly colored girl in front of her was her biological daughter who had been found. She only felt that she looked familiar, and more of her attention was still on Lin Qiongyu.
In the eyes of the Lin family, Lin Duoyu has always been gray and always keeps her head down. Even if she is dressed in Lin Qiongyu's beautiful clothes, she is like a pheasant covered with colorful feathers and can never turn into a phoenix.
In fact, Lin Yuyou's eyes look very similar to Lin's mother's, and his facial features are also somewhat similar to hers when she was young.
Lin Duoyu looked at the intimate mother and daughter and unconsciously clenched his fists.
She looked at Lin Qiongyu intently, trying to see any guilt or regret in her expression, but there was nothing.
Lin Duoyu straightened his back.
Ye Lang seemed to remember something and said to Lin De, "Oh, I brought a distinguished guest with me, and I just happened to have something to discuss with you."
Lin Lixuan also noticed Lin Duoyu. He looked at him hesitantly for a few seconds and asked uncertainly, "Lin Duoyu?"
Lin De was about to ask who the distinguished guest was, but when he heard Lin Lixuan's words, he subconsciously turned his head. When he saw Lin Duoyu, he missed a step and stumbled forward.
"Old Lin!" Lin's mother rushed over and supported him.
Ye Lang silently took two steps back and did not step forward to help.
"Lin Duoyu? You are not dead!" Huo Jianjian rushed out of the crowd, stood beside Lin Qiongyu, and looked at her in shock.
Cui Mingxiao also walked down, looking surprised and suspicious.
Mother Lin finally managed to steady Lin De. She looked up at Lin Duoyu without any joy. She started accusing him, "Why didn't you contact your family? Did you know that Qiongyu thought you were dead and she was so sad and blamed herself for a long time?"
Yu Jingyao couldn't bear to listen any longer and said coldly, "Mrs. Lin, the child finally came back, and you didn't say a few words of concern, but just said these words. Are you worthy of being a mother?"
Ye Zhizhi couldn't help but get angry. Duoduo was her protector, yet these people almost killed her and showed no remorse at all. She had thought the person who bullied Duoduo during the day was despicable enough, but she hadn't expected these people to be even worse. That person at least knew fear, but how could these people act so confidently?!
You know, if it weren’t for Xiaohua, Duoduo would have been killed by these people and no trace would have been left!
What the hell!
Ye Zhizhi stood in front of Lin Duoyu, baring her teeth, but it was not visible under the mask. However, the powerful aura that she couldn't control emanated from her, and even though there were humans all around her, their hair stood on end for some unknown reason, as if they were being stared at by some terrifying beast.
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