Inside Rongsheng Hotel, the crystal chandeliers emitted a dazzling glow. Dozens of waiters spun around like top, busy and dizzy. Today was a big day for the Su family, and the entire hotel was reserved for the event, radiating opulence and solemnity. In addition to the waiters, the younger members of the Su family were also personally greeting important guests.
The moment Mary Gu entered the hotel, she became the center of attention, like a dazzling star. For the Su family, having someone from the Jiang family at the banquet was a huge honor. In the blink of an eye, four or five younger members of the Su family gathered around Mary Gu, all wearing smiles, offering warm greetings, as if basking in the heat of the summer sun.
Mary Gu wore just the right amount of arrogance on her face, nodding slightly in acknowledgment. Surrounded by the crowd, she elegantly made her way toward the banquet hall. Behind her, Chase Jiang, dressed simply and casually, appeared to be invisible, as no one paid him any attention. However, Chase Jiang didn't mind at all. His curiosity was piqued as he wondered if the events would unfold exactly as Mary Gu had predicted. To satisfy his curiosity, Chase Jiang purposely chose a seat not far from her and watched her without blinking, wondering what she would do next.
The banquet officially began amidst a sea of anticipation. A middle-aged woman with a gentle, refined appearance stepped up to the stage, holding a microphone. She was Nathan Su, the head of the Su family. Nathan Su smiled as she spoke, her voice crisp and pleasant: "Today marks the 80th birthday of our family matriarch. On behalf of the Su family, I sincerely thank all our friends and family for taking the time to join us. Thank you!"
The audience erupted into thunderous applause, and Mary Gu clapped mechanically from the crowd, her face full of boredom as she couldn't help but yawn. She looked around but didn't see Ethan Su, who she had been expecting. Recalling the description of Ethan Su from the tall, handsome, and striking—Mary Gu was filled with anticipation.
[Where did Ethan Su go? Why isn't he here yet?]
[Can someone explain what "tall and handsome" really means?]
[What does he look like?]
[What if he's like Chase Jiang, just a fake?]
Nearby, Chase Jiang, who had been closely watching Mary Gu, heard these thoughts and widened his eyes, gritting his teeth in anger as he mumbled to himself, "This woman, what is she even thinking?" After that, Chase Jiang slightly lowered his head and adjusted his loose T-shirt. In an instant, a faintly visible abdominal muscle appeared, but when he let go, it disappeared again. "Tch, it's you who can't see clearly, and you're calling me a liar!" Chase Jiang shot Mary Gu a glare, muttering under his breath.
Nathan Su's speech continued for nearly 20 minutes before she finally concluded: "Now, let us invite the birthday matriarch to take her seat!" Amidst the guests' enthusiastic applause, an elderly woman with white hair but a lively spirit was supported by a tall, well-dressed young man. This young man had striking features—his eyebrows were sharp and neat, his deep eyes seemed to contain a vast starry sky. His high, straight nose and lips that resembled high-quality rouge completed his alluring appearance.
The crowd's gaze shifted from the matriarch to the young man, who was none other than Ethan Su.
"The number one handsome man in Tianhai City, truly deserved!"
"He's so handsome, flawless."
"It's totally worth coming just to see him!"
"I wonder who will end up with him."
The women in the audience couldn't take their eyes off of him. Even Chase Jiang, from a prestigious family, was slightly stunned by Ethan Su's appearance. But only for a second before he turned his gaze back to Mary Gu. He was especially curious about how Mary Gu would react to Ethan Su.
However, what happened next left Chase Jiang wide-eyed. In an instant, Mary Gu's boredom completely vanished, replaced by a face full of admiration, infatuation, and excitement. She stared at Ethan Su without blinking. This acting was truly flawless! The moment Ethan Su and the matriarch entered, Mary Gu completely immersed herself in her role.
"Shh!" Chase Jiang, stunned, felt goosebumps all over his body. "Could this woman be changing faces? How can she switch so smoothly?"
The grandmother and grandson, under everyone's gaze, slowly made their way onto the stage. The matriarch picked up the microphone, smiling and greeting everyone. Ethan Su, however, kept his head lowered, standing next to her with a gloomy expression. It turned out that last night, Ethan Su had been called to meet his grandmother, where he learned some shocking news: his late grandfather had arranged a marriage for him, and now the Su family had to honor that promise.
This news was like a thunderbolt for Ethan Su. Other than knowing his fiancée's name—Bella Yang—he knew nothing about her, not even what kind of person she was. Being forced to marry someone he had never met, Ethan Su was filled with resistance and couldn't help but feel down.
At this moment, Ethan Su suddenly shuddered, lifting his head sharply.
[This old lady, why is she so long-winded?]
[She's been blabbering on and on, it's never-ending!]
[Hurry up and get to the point, let Bella Yang come out, let the daughter-in-law make her grand entrance!]
[What a shame for Ethan Su.]
[Tsk, his waist is so strong and sturdy… I really want to hug him!]
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