Hotel banquet room
When Tang Wan and her group arrived, they sensed the atmosphere was a bit strange, especially facing the group of big shots from the Huo Family, which inevitably made them a bit nervous. Given that her belly was already showing, she beca the center of attention as soon as she appeared.
"Wanwan." The old lady beckoned her over to chat and show concern.
After the two elders of the Shen Family arrived, they exchanged pleasantries with the Huo Family mbers, and once Huo Qinqi arrived, the engagent party began.
Before everyone started eating, naturally soone had to say a few words. Originally, it was to let the old Shen speak, but it was refused, so Huo Zheng stood up and said a few words.
He stood up, wearing a neat suit, looking solemn, exuding an air of rigor.
If it weren’t for the dark red tie adding a touch of cheerfulness, no one would have guessed he was standing at his son’s engagent scene today.
Huo Zheng cleared his throat, his professional instinct coupled with his long-standing high position, instantly emanating a powerful presence...
Chillingly stern.
"First of all, thank you all for coming to my son’s engagent party. I feel deeply honored."
"In this hot weather, I am very grateful that everyone could make the effort to co. Thank you for coming. I also want to thank the two elders of the Shen Family for raising such an outstanding daughter..."
"...I hope the two of them can walk hand in hand in the future, creating a happy life that belongs to them."
...
As soon as Huo Zheng started speaking, Liang Yun sitting next to him kept pinching her brow.
It’s an engagent party, what are you talking about?
Did you think this was an occasion for you to make a public speech?
If it weren’t the peak of sumr, she would really be afraid her husband would start with: [In this season of osmanthus fragrance, as autumn brings a refreshing coolness...]
Just say a few words and that’s it, why make it seem like you’re at a conference giving a speech.
"Ahem—" Liang Yun sipped her drink, deliberately cleared her throat, signaling her husband that he should wrap it up.
Huo Zheng frowned slightly. He was not good with words. If speaking at work, soone would prepare a speech for him, so he would not feel awkward, but now having to improvise, he could only exhaust his entire vocabulary.
Unexpectedly, his wife was not satisfied?
Does she think he didn’t speak well enough?
Then he could only try harder.
"...Qinqi, after the engagent, you will be officially an engaged couple, make sure to take good care of her."
Liang Yun frowned and gave his calf a hard kick, Huo Zheng’s leg hurt intensely, yet his face betrayed no emotion.
Faced with such an overly serious speech, Tang Wan was stunned, glancing at Shen Shuci sitting not far away, who had a slightly downcast look, seemingly at a loss on how to handle the situation.
Ruan ngxi, sitting beside her, murmured softly:
"It sounds like a lecture, how amusing."
At this mont, Huo Zheng raised his wine glass, "...Well, thank you all once again for coming. On behalf of the Huo Family, I propose a toast to everyone."
Many people let out a sigh of relief, and everyone began proposing toasts, quickly enlivening the atmosphere.
...
Though it was just a simple engagent party and they were all familiar faces, Huo Qinqi and Shen Shuci still went around toasting everyone. On the Jiang Family’s side, the old lady and Fan Mingyu also prepared small gifts for the two, making Shen Shuci feel quite embarrassed.
The Jiang Family’s several brothers were present too, and after each was toasted, it was Ruan ngxi’s turn. She was alone, so naturally, she toasted individually.
"Congratulations." Ruan ngxi smiled. "I’ve prepared a gift for you too."
Shen Shuci had just taken a sip of wine, seeing her wink exaggeratedly, only feeling the burning of the strong liquor coursing through her throat.
"Aren’t you staying at the hotel tonight? I asked the hotel staff to deliver the item to your room." Ruan ngxi smiled innocently.
The hotel was booked in the city center, and tonight they would inevitably be drinking, not knowing how late it would go. If too late, it would certainly be inconvenient to drive back, so the Huo Family booked a few rooms at the hotel.
Shen Shuci’s mouth twitched slightly.
Whatever it is that needs to be sent to the room, it must be sothing unntionable.
"Thank you." Huo Qinqi thanked her and then led Shen Shuci to the side of their uncles.
Huo Ran, seeing the two approaching, was even more excited than seeing his own parents. The couple of Huo Zheng was busy accompanying the two elders of the Shen Family and had no ti for him. He was surrounded by a group of big shots, not daring to speak or interfere, yet had to face their probing questions:
Such as work, studies, and not going astray and the like.
He huddled in his seat, trying his best to minimize his presence.
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