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"Brother Zhou, why don't you reconsider?"
"Just think about it, you calling me brother-in-law, isn't that a wonderful thing?"
"If it works out, it will be an absolutely wonderful story!"
In the banquet hall, Zeng Xingyu was still sitting next to He Qinzhou, chattering away.
He hasn't given up on the idea of becoming He Qinzhou's brother-in-law, and it's even getting stronger.
He might have been joking before, but now... he seems to be taking it seriously!
"You need to discuss this with my parents and see if they can give me another baby girl so that you can be my brother-in-law."
He Qinzhou couldn't help but roll his eyes, but what he said made Zeng Xingyu shudder...
"No, please don't!"
Although Zeng Xingyu usually behaves very unreliably, he would never dare to be disrespectful to his elders!
"Shut up if you don't want to!"
He Qinzhou snorted and downed the glass of red wine in one gulp. He was thinking about his precious Tian Xin, who had already set off, but why hadn't the birthday banquet started yet?
next moment.
A fragrant breeze wafted towards me.
Xia Shiyu appeared beside the two with a smile. Her wine-red tight-fitting evening dress perfectly outlined her figure, with slender curves in the right places and a curvy figure in the right places... She was a feast for the eyes!
"Qinzhou, why didn't you tell me you were coming?"
As soon as Xia Shiyu appeared, she immediately and warmly took He Qinzhou's arm.
"Uh, you...you know each other???"
Zeng Xingyu was completely dumbfounded!
"Of course I know him. He's the eldest son of the He family, a prominent figure in the entire Dragon Kingdom. Who doesn't know him?"
Xia Shiyu answered in a very serious manner.
Zeng Xingyu shook his head, muttering to himself, unable to accept this fact: "No, no, no... I don't believe it! I don't believe it!!"
Could it be that his brother Zhou had already secretly won over the eldest daughter of the Xia family behind his back?
How could this be?
how so!
What am I going to do when I'm all alone and single?
Seeing Zeng Xingyu suddenly looking down and questioning his existence, He Qinzhou couldn't help but say, "I'm so sorry, Xingyu, I've been keeping this from you."
"Huh? What are you talking about? What are you hiding?"
Xia Shiyu was a little curious and didn't understand what the two were talking about.
Judging from their demeanor, they must have known each other for a long time.
"nothing."
Both of them shook their heads simultaneously, speaking in unison.
Seeing this, Xia Shiyu stopped asking and changed the subject, saying, "Qinzhou, what gift did you bring to Grandpa's birthday banquet this time?"
He Qinzhou thought for a moment and said frankly, "I'm sorry, Shiyu, I didn't bring any gifts."
"Ok?"
Xia Shiyu looked bewildered.
Attending a birthday banquet without bringing a gift?
Although bringing a gift isn't mandatory for attending a banquet, if everyone else has one and you don't, people will gossip about it...
"Qinzhou, you've been far too careless."
Xia Shiyu pursed her lips and thought for a moment, then suddenly said, "How about I give you the things I was going to give to Grandpa, and you can deliver them?"
"Miss Xia, you're not even married yet, how come you're already siding with outsiders?"
Zeng Xingyu stared wide-eyed from the side, feeling indignant!
This dog food is so ridiculous it's infuriating!
"Need not."
He Qinzhou patted Xia Shiyu's shapely buttocks with a faint smile and shrugged, saying, "Although I didn't bring a gift for the old man, I still prepared a surprise for your Xia family."
"surprise???"
This was the first time Xia Shiyu had such intimate contact with a member of the opposite sex, and it made her pretty face flush red.
But she quickly showed a curious expression at He Qinzhou's words.
But after waiting for a long time, no further words came from He Qinzhou.
However, his own father, accompanied by many top figures from various provinces and cities of the Dragon Kingdom, arrived at the scene.
Their arrival naturally meant that the banquet was about to begin.
Aren't you going over there?
He Qinzhou gestured with his chin toward Xia Chengyuan, indicating to the two of them with his eyes.
One is the eldest daughter of the Xia family, and the other is the eldest son of the Zeng family—super distinguished guests.
"No, I'm not going. I want to stay here with you."
Xia Shiyu tightened her grip on He Qinzhou's hand and pouted.
Han Feng didn't know what kind of spell she had cast on her father.
Although he had helped her a lot, his status at home was starting to show signs of becoming higher than hers, which made the strong-willed Xia Shiyu somewhat unhappy.
Even when they discussed things privately, they would do it all by themselves without including her, which made her quite resentful.
I always feel like an outsider!
And, I don't know why...
Xia Shiyu keenly noticed that Han Feng's gaze towards her had become increasingly brazen lately!
This filled Xia Shiyu with disgust!
Chapter 248: The Xia Family Doesn't Welcome You
"If even the eldest daughter of the Xia family isn't going, then I'm even less likely to go."
Zeng Xingyu carried a chair and sat down on the other side of He Qinzhou, just like Xia Shiyu did, and hugged He Qinzhou's other arm, saying, "Brother Zhou, I want to stay here with you too!"
He Qinzhou was speechless and kicked Zeng Xingyu to the ground.
Seeing that he was about to pounce on her again, she quickly gave him a warning look.
"Hmph, so what if I can't hug you? It's no big deal."
Zeng Xingyu gave a haughty snort.
at the same time.
Xia Chengyuan had already reached the innermost part of the banquet hall, with Han Feng beside him, giving off a feeling reminiscent of an ancient emperor's procession with eunuchs attending to him...
However, the eunuch's expression was not very pleasant.
Xia Shiyu's actions made Han Feng feel as if He Qinzhou had cheated on him!
He had clearly given strict orders not to let He Qinzhou or Xiao Junlin in, but the Xia family still ignored his words!
Not only were He Qinzhou allowed in, but a table was even specially arranged for him!
This kind of treatment is simply unbelievable...
"Welcome, distinguished guests. The birthday banquet tonight is now officially beginning."
"Later, the old master will personally come out to toast everyone. Chengyuan would like to thank you all for coming. I'll drink this first as a sign of respect!"
As Xia Chengyuan spoke, he raised his wine glass and gestured to the crowd below the stage.
Then he downed the drink in the glass in one gulp.
Thunderous applause erupted!
The birthday banquet has officially begun!
The guests raised their glasses in Xia Chengyuan's direction before toasting each other with their friends at the table.
Plates of exquisite food were served to the table in a line by the Xia family's servants, and Old Xu, the Xia family's butler, began loudly announcing the gift lists brought by the guests...
"The Zhou family of Jianghe wishes the patriarch a long life and presents him with an antique horse galloping on a swallow from the previous dynasty, a set of blue and white porcelain, and a Maserati!"
"The Xu family of Xinlan wishes the old man a long life and presents him with a Lamborghini, a riverside mansion, and a plot of land for residential use on the outskirts of Xinlan City!"
"The Yang family of Kyoto wishes the old master a happy birthday and presents him with a villa in Kyoto, a yacht, and five million in cash!"
"The Zeng family of Kyoto..."
Upon hearing the name Yang, He Qinzhou quickly looked around, but couldn't find Yang Zhixia, so he had no choice but to give up.
"Han Feng, a disciple of Yingtian Temple, wishes the old master a long life and presents a top-grade luminous pearl from the previous dynasty!"
"hiss!!"
As soon as Butler Xu finished speaking, gasps of astonishment filled the room.
The previous dynasty!
Excellent!
A luminous pearl!
"Hahaha, truly a hero emerges from among the young!"
Just then, Grandpa Xia's hearty laughter came from outside the door.
Judging from his voice alone, it's hard to believe that this is the imposing presence of a seventy-year-old man!
But, as it happened, the person who walked in was indeed the protagonist of this birthday banquet, Old Master Xia!
"Mr. Xia!"
"Old man..."
Upon seeing the newcomer, everyone in the room stood up at the same time and bowed to Xia Junlang to offer their congratulations.
"Okay, okay, everything's fine!"
Xia Junlang is seventy years old. Although his hair is completely white, he is full of energy and vigor, showing no signs of old age at all!
Judging by his appearance alone, he looks like a middle-aged man who has just turned fifty!
"interesting……"
He Qinzhou observed Old Master Xia, inwardly sneering.
Han Feng really went to great lengths to win over Xia Shiyu and bring the Xia family under his control!
However, this part of the plot is quite faithful to the original story.
In the original story, Han Feng not only gave Old Master Xia a prescription for treating diabetes when he first arrived at the Xia family.
They even used Taoist mystical arts to help Old Master Xia rejuvenate...
However, this technique has significant side effects.
And these side effects were naturally within Han Feng's calculations.
The old man will eventually die a tragic death, but that will be two months later, and no one will suspect him.
Moreover, at that time, Han Feng had probably already taken control of the entire Xia family.
Once Old Master Xia dies, the Xia family will naturally become his possession.
of course……
Now that He Qinzhou has come all this way, we naturally won't just sit idly by and watch this tragedy happen.
No matter what, Xia Shiyu is already his woman.