Due to the status of the Situ Family in the Capital City, todayâs birthday banquet naturally attracted many powerful and famous individuals.
All of the major families, government officials, business leaders, and military figures from various levels throughout the Capital City were in attendance, ready to wish the Situ family patriarch a happy birthday.
It could be said that today the Situ Family was definitely the gathering place for those at the top of the Huaxia hierarchy, as well as celebrities from all walks of life, making it extremely grand.
In the suburbs of the Capital City, there stood a large mansion filled with ancient Huaxia-style architecture, spreading over hundreds of acres with pavilions, terraces, red bricks, and green tilesâall traditional structures. This was where the Situ Family resided.
This was the Situ Familyâs ancestral home, which had weathered hundreds of years. Normally, it housed the direct members of the Situ family and served as the familyâs stronghold. Todayâs birthday celebration was being held here.
Early in the morning, a steady stream of cars arrived outside the Situ Familyâs residence, filling up the parking area completely. A collection of luxurious cars gathered here, with Mercedes-Benz considered the most modest, proving that todayâs guests were all wealthy and powerful individuals.
Shortly after, Ye Luo arrived at the Situ Familyâs residence in that Audi, led directly into the premises by that man.
Passing through a long corridor, a huge open-air courtyard appeared before their eyes, the entire courtyard adorned with the character for "longevity" and filled with tables. At the very end, there was a grand hall with a giant red character for "longevity" attached in the center.
At this time, the entire Situ Familyâs residence was bustling with people: direct and collateral members of the family, guests who had come to offer congratulations, and groups of Situ Family guards.
"Ye Luo, youâre here!"
As soon as Ye Luo arrived, he saw Situ Luoyun approaching him slowly.
Today, Situ Luoyun was dressed in a red cheongsam, her hair neatly pinned up, her face sporting a delicate and elegant makeup look, exuding an aura of nobility and grace. Her tight-fitting cheongsam accentuated her sultry figure, and her lips bore a slight smile that carried a charming allure, drawing the eyes of many.
"Miss Situ, you do look beautiful today," Ye Luo said with a smile to Situ Luoyun.
"Do I? You really have a way with words," Situ Luoyun replied with a smile, then said, "I still have to busy myself with the banquet so I wonât be able to keep you company. You can take a seat here, and later on, Iâll introduce you to my grandfather."
"Thatâs alright, go ahead with your tasks; donât mind me," Ye Luo said casually.
Afterward, Situ Luoyun left, and Ye Luo casually found a place to sit down, his gaze sweeping around the surroundings.
As time passed, more and more guests entered the Situ Familyâs residence, including a great number of young noblemen.
Soon, a lively chatter arose, and the previously encountered young master of the Leng Family, Leng Pengyu, his brother Han Li, along with a group of others, appeared at the event.
"Why is that kid here?"
Upon seeing Ye Luo, a scion in Leng Pengyuâs company underwent a change in expression.
Suddenly, both Leng Pengyu and Han Li turned their gazes toward Ye Luo, looking displeased to see him there.
"How can this guy show up at the Situ Familyâs birthday banquet? Itâs truly strange," murmured the group of young nobles, peering at Ye Luo.
"What are you all standing around for?"
Just then, another voice rang out, and a young man in a suit approached. It was none other than Jiang Feiyun, the young master of the Jiang Family who had previous grievances with Ye Luo in Zhonghai.
"Jiang Bro, youâve come too."
Upon seeing Jiang Feiyun, Leng Pengyuâs demeanor returned to normal, and he addressed Jiang Feiyun, "Iâve heard that youâve been pursuing a policewoman. How is that going?"
"With Jiang Shaoâs status and capabilities, it wouldnât be anything difficult for him to win the heart of a police flower, like catching something in his own palm."
The group of young masters flattered and said.
However, what they didnât expect was that Jiang Feiyunâs face showed no happiness, but instead turned rather gloomy as he coldly said, "Donât mention it, everything was spoiled by a bastard."
"Who has the guts to spoil Brother Jiangâs good fortune?" Leng Pengyu asked with a slight smile.
"That bastard, Iâll make him pay sooner or later," Jiang Feiyun coldly snorted, his eyes shifting suddenly and becoming sharp.
In an instant, a cold aura spread from Jiang Feiyun as he walked straight towards a particular spot. That spot was precisely where Ye Luo was.
As they watched Jiang Feiyun walk towards Ye Luo, Leng Pengyu and the others showed a stunned expression, curious as to why Jiang Feiyun would walk over to Ye Luo. Could it be that they knew each other?
"Kid, what are you doing here?"
Jiang Feiyun approached Ye Luo, glaring at him coldly, his eyes flashing with a chilling light.
"If you can be here, why canât I be here?" Ye Luo retorted, sweeping his gaze over Jiang Feiyun.
"Is the Situ Familyâs event somewhere you should be?" Jiang Feiyun said with disdain.
"Whatâs going on, Jiang Shao?"
A young man emerged from the Situ Familyâs ranks, wearing expensive clothing and a smile, and walked up to Jiang Feiyun.
"Situ Xing, your timing is perfect. Is this guy someone your Situ Family invited?" Jiang Feiyun asked, pointing at Ye Luo.
Situ Xing glanced at Ye Luo and then asked, "Which family are you from, sir? You do seem a bit unfamiliar."
"Iâm not from Capital City," Ye Luo said lightly.
"Oh, is that so? Then please kindly show your invitation," Situ Xing pressed.
"Invitation? Whatâs that? I donât have one," Ye Luo shook his head.
"Hahaha, kid, youâre here to attend the Situ Familyâs event, and you donât even know what an invitation is. It looks like you werenât invited by the Situ Family at all. I suspect youâve sneaked in on your own. Tell us, what is it that youâre really after?"
Jiang Feiyun said, scoffing at Ye Luo.
Situ Xingâs expression also hardened, and he said in a stern voice, "Sir, every guest who has come here to the Situ Family today has an invitation. If you donât have one, Iâm afraid thatâs a problem. Guards!"
As soon as Situ Xing called out, several Situ Family guards quickly approached.
"I was invited by Situ Luoyun," Ye Luo frowned and spoke out.
"Kid, you really do talk big, donât you? Situ Luoyun is the Situ Familyâs young lady; how could someone like you know her, much less be invited to the old Situâs birthday banquet? Youâre a joke," Jiang Feiyun huffed, looking unimpressed.
"So this guy wasnât invited by the Situ Family but sneaked in on his own. No wonder. I was thinking how could the esteemed Situ Family invite such a person to the old Situâs birthday banquet."
At this moment, Leng Pengyu and his group stepped forward. Several young nobles took the opportunity to mock Ye Luo while Leng Pengyu watched him with eyes flickering with a cold gleam.