Chapter 523: 333 Recognizing Relatives: Fifth Master struggles to survive in a tight spot, Third Master Fu is hard to serve (3 more updates)
Tang Wan originally thought that the family banquet would only be attended by Zhou Zhongqingās colleagues and friends from the hospital, just a simple meal, but she was stunned when she saw the guests arriving one after the other.
Over the years, he had treated many people, some of whom became friends after a long association, while others were grateful to him.
In oneās life, who doesnāt have minor illnesses or pains? Everyone deeply respects doctors.
Before this, Tang Wan could never have imagined that Zhou Zhongqing had such extensive connections in Beijing.
The attendees of the family banquet came from all walks of life, ordinary citizens, high-ranking officials, and naturally some from prominent families in Beijing. Tang Wan was todayās main character; everyone was there for her, and Zhou Zhongqing, holding her hand, naturally wanted to meet each one of them and greet them.
There were too many people, and Tang Wan had met so many that she might not recognize them upon meeting again.
Until she saw a man so pale that he almost glowed...
"Wanwan, let me introduce you. This is Duan Linbai. You might have seen him online. Lin Bai, this is my goddaughter, Tang Wan," Zhou Zhongqing said with a smile as he introduced the two.
"We have met before, but Iām not sure if Miss Tang remembers me," Duan Linbai said with a smile.
The man was too handsome, his smirk containing a hint of wickedness, making one feel wary at his first smile, and most importantly, he was Qi Zeyanās arch-enemy. They had even confronted each other in front of her, leaving a deep impression on Tang Wan.
"I remember." But Tang Wanās gaze quickly shifted to another man by her side.
This man, in comparison, was much more low-key, especially since Duan Linbai blocked most of the light, casting his face into alternating shadows and light, nearly divine yet demonic, seemingly cold yet elegant, with a hint of melancholic charm...
Considering his age, he carried himself with great presence, wearing a black robe with Buddha Beads on his wrist. However, the pendant hanging from it appeared to be made of hibiscus stone, yet the craftsmanship was quite rough, which didnāt seem to suit him.
"This is Fu ChenāFu San Ye (Third Master Fu)," Zhou Zhongqing introduced them.
The youngest of Elder Fuās children, known as Third Master... Fu Chen?
He indeed looked very young.
"Hello, Third Master," she greeted him politely.
"Congratulations, my father and mother could not come, but they have prepared a gift and specifically asked me to deliver it. They said they will personally attend Miss Tangās wedding in the future to offer their congratulations."
The manās gaze swept over Tang Wan briefly without lingering, indicating he was not easy to get along with.
"Old Master Fu and the Old Madam are too polite. Iām very happy that you could come... AhāOld Zheng, youāre here!" Zhou Zhongqing suddenly noticed an old friend. "Wanwan, could you excuse me?" he said and then went to embrace his friend.
Tang Wan coughed lightly, not knowing what else to say, and asked the two men to sit at a side. The silence on the way there was a bit awkward...
She suddenly remembered that during a previous engagement ceremony, Master Qiao had congratulated her, mentioning that his niece was dating this Third Master Fu. Tang Wan cleared her throat.
"I heard you and Song Fengwan are boyfriend and girlfriend?"
Fu Chen glanced at her briefly and remained silent, which served as confirmation.
"Speaking of which, I know her too, but it has been a long time since we last contacted..."
The other person didnāt speak, making Tang Wan feel awkward. After asking them to sit down, she quickly left.
After she left, someone nudged Fu Chenās arm, "Third Master, even though she is Dr. Zhouās goddaughter and Jiang Jinsangās bride, isnāt it inappropriate for you to disregard her like this?"
"Why should I be enthusiastic about someone elseās bride?"
After Tang Wan left, she thought to herself, Qi Zeyan was indeed right.
This Third Master Fu, despite his high ranking...
was too difficult to deal with!
She wondered what the masterās niece saw in someone much older than herself.
However, as more guests arrived, Tang Wan naturally had no time to attend to the two of them further. They were just there to offer congratulations today, not to be the center of attention, mostly keeping a low profile, probably due to someoneās imposing aura, as no one approached to greet them.
...
Shen Shuci was rushing to a job interview today and was a bit late.
"Wanwan, sorry, I thought the interview would only take an hour, but it was delayed much longer."
"Itās fine, they havenāt started serving food yet, Iāll take you there."
Actually, by the time Shen Shuci arrived, almost everyone was there. As Tang Wan led her in, it drew quite a bit of attention.
By seniority, Shen Shuci was supposed to sit next to Tang Yunxian, but that side was filled with elders in their forties and fifties. Feeling constrained, Shen Shuci, a young girl, found it uncomfortable, so she was seated at the table with Jiang Yanting, where almost everyone was an acquaintance...