In the private room upstairs, the n gathered in one group and the won in another, chatting and eating lively when the door was pushed open. Luo Ye walked in front leading the way, blinking at Luo Zhenggang, then sat next to Luo Ping and whispered, "Sister Pingping, be brave."
Luo Ping nodded vigorously, her expression tense and her shoulders visibly trembling. Luo Ye sighed softly and held her hand to give her strength.
On the other side, Mrs. Nuo and Mr. Nuo were making introductions—the Qi Family and Aunt Nuo Nuo’s family were excitedly and shakily greeting these seemingly unapproachable officials.
For them, the experience felt like a dream. They had only felt excited when talking about it before, but upon real interaction, it seed unreal.
As introductions reached the younger generation, Luo Ye stood up and said, "Uncle Shangguan, Aunt Wang, let do this." She flashed everyone a mild smile, first pointing at Ye Xuan: "This one is Ye Xuan, my fiancé."
Ye Xuan stood up, turned around, and greeted everyone with a smile, "Hello, uncles and aunts."
"Hello, Young Master Ye," Li Yushan swiftly said: "Such a handso young man like Young Master Ye, it’s my first ti seeing one, matches Miss Luo so well!"
Li Hongyan imdiately added: "Yes, yes, indeed a perfect match, only Young Master Ye could match Miss Luo."
"..."
Luo Ye then pointed to Luo Feng, who stood beside Ye Xuan and was smiling gently: "This is my brother, Luo Feng."
Li Yushan’s facial wrinkles blood like a chrysanthemum: "Young Master Luo and Secretary Luo indeed look alike, Secretary Luo and his wife are lucky, with a handso son and a beautiful daughter, truly jewels among people."
Standing behind Luo Lian, Luo Ping’s lips curled into a sarcastic smile, having been in a relationship with Qi Dong for five years and having seen Li Yushan many tis; she never smiled at her like this, let alone in such a manner.
"Are you Nuo Nuo’s boyfriend?" Shangguan Yunhong eagerly looked at Luo Feng.
"Yes, aunt, I am Nuo Nuo’s boyfriend," Luo Feng pulled Ying Nuo beside him, "Another day, Nuo Nuo and I will visit uncle and auntie, hope you won’t mind."
"We would love that..."
The Qi Family enviously watched Shangguan Yunhong getting friendly with Luo Feng, lanting internally why they didn’t have a beautiful daughter.
Oh wait, they had a son! When their gaze fell on Ye Xuan, chatting with Luo Zhenggang, they got deflated again. Look at the deanor of that future son-in-law, clearly not from an ordinary family. Standing next to him, their son didn’t stand a chance to be noticed. Forget it, forget about it, they couldn’t reach such a family status.
Luo Ping, watching Qi Dong, who was smiling pleasingly at Luo Feng, gradually cald her expression. She was only a ter and a half away from him, she had been staring at him for a long ti, yet he showed no reaction at all.
In five years of romance, when had he ever smiled tenderly at her? Confusion arose in her heart, what exactly had she been persisting for all these years?
A man who didn’t love her, she had waited for him for five years, changed for him, persisted for him, strived for him, but what was the result?
Seeing everyone’s eyes turn towards her, Luo Ping, not waiting for Luo Ye to introduce, looked at Mr. Qi and Mrs. Qi with a smile brimming in her eyes: "Uncle, Aunt, what a coincidence."
Shock, disbelief, annoyance, regret...various expressions alternated on the faces of Mr. Qi, Mrs. Qi, and Qi Dong. Second Uncle Qi and Second Aunt Qi also exhibited disbelief. Could it be that the rural girl they always despised was actually Secretary Luo’s niece? Could there be anything more ironic in this world?
At this mont, Luo Ping’s face was filled with a genuinely liberated smile. Luo Ye quietly pinched her, his eyes full of astonishnt: "Sister, do you know Uncle Qi and Aunt Li?"
"Yes, I know them." Luo Ping smiled lightly and looked at Qi Dong: "What, don’t you recognize ?"
"Luoping..." Qi Dong smiled awkwardly, then didn’t know what to say next. He and Sun Min had just successfully had a blind date. If he beca too close with Luo Ping, what would Sun Min think?
However, if it really ca to talking about background, Luo Ping seed to have the upper hand over Sun Min. Although Luo Ping’s parents were farrs, her uncle was the top official in Island City. Secretary Luo allowing her to attend such an important banquet signified his recognition of her, which ant that her future as his other half would surely be smooth sailing.
And then there was Yan Xingnong. Among the three girls, he was most satisfied with Yan Xingnong’s background and appearance. If he could end up together with her, that would be more than perfect. Thinking about Yan Xingnong’s attitude towards him just now, could there be a glimpse of hope?
Qi Dong’s indecisiveness was completely reflected on his face, Luo Ping sneered sarcastically and said nothing more.
Li Yushan hurriedly pulled Luo Ping aside, looking affectionately towards Wen Xin: "Pingping had been in a relationship with Xiao Dong, yet she never revealed that she is Secretary Luo’s niece. The young people nowadays who are this sensible are indeed rare. Unfortunately, our Xiao Dong isn’t so lucky."
Sun Min smiled and picked up the conversation: "Aunt Li, didn’t you just say that I am Qi Dong’s first love?"
"Hehe..." Li Yushan laughed awkwardly: "I... I..."
Xing Nong blinked: "Sister Minmin, Aunt Li was also worried that you would mind Qi Dong’s past affairs. Being elders, don’t they all wish for their children’s matrimonial affairs to go smoothly, right?"
Li Yushan nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes, Miss Yan hit the nail on the head."
Luo Zhenggang’s gaze shifted to the couple Qi Zhen and Li Yushan. He chuckled: "By that logic, we were just a bit away from becoming in-laws?"
"Yes, yes." The couple’s faces flushed red, responding sheepishly.
"Pingping is my second brother’s child, sensible from a young age, and has been very diligent since graduation. This child’s work and study have never been a concern for the family," Luo Zhenggang said, looking at Luo Ping: "Pingping, when you have a love interest in the future, rember to bring them to et Grandpa, Third Uncle, and Third Aunt, so we can recognize them when we see them outside."
"Third Uncle, I know." Luo Ping quickly nodded.
Wen Xin smiled and said: "This girl, we’re not at work, who are you trying to frighten with such a serious expression?"
"Third Aunt." Luo Ping walked over to Wen Xin and affectionately linked arms with her: "Third Uncle is always so serious, I’ve just gotten used to obeying."
Grandpa Yan checked the ti and said: "I had an old war buddy send two ounces of genuine Da Hong Pao Tea recently. It’s not easy for us to get together, why not go and enjoy it now?"
Luo Zhenggang smiled: "Sure, as long as you don’t lie awake regretting it after we leave."
"Young Master Luo, am I that kind of person?" Grandpa Yan tugged at Grandpa Luo: "Brother Luo, isn’t Young Master Luo unjustly blaming ?"
"He only jokes like this with people he acknowledges. Don’t take it to heart," Grandpa Luo said, looking at Luo Ping: "Ping’er, co help Grandpa for a mont, I’ve been sitting too long, my back hurts." As he spoke, he glanced briefly at Mr. and Mrs. Qi, then turned to look at Qi Dong: "Young man, when you used to follow Pingping back to her hotown, I’ve seen you a few tis. How co, you don’t recognize this old man anymore?"
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