Surprise! The little puppy I raised is the heir of a wealthy family

After hearing this, Chen Jin slowly uttered a word: "Oh——"

He seemed to be thinking about something. "I really didn't expect this. I originally thought that the relationship between Xiao Chuyi and Su Xiyao was just a simple political and business marriage, with no real feelings at all."

Hearing Chen Jin say this, Miss Etiquette couldn't help but laugh out loud. "It's hard to say about this kind of thing. After all, outside news may not be accurate. But from what I've observed about Mr. Xiao, he is indeed very attentive to Miss Su. If he didn't care, how could he handle every detail so meticulously?"

Ding-dong-

The elevator finally reached its destination.

The door slid open slowly and silently, welcoming them into another space.

The etiquette lady smiled and pointed to the right and said, "You and your friends, please follow me. That's where the main venue for the engagement party is."

Chen Jin gently took Su Yanqing's wrist, nodded to express his gratitude to the etiquette lady, and then took her to the main venue.

If the lobby downstairs already makes people feel extremely luxurious because it is the standard configuration of a state banquet-level hotel, then the main venue that is about to come into view reflects more of the luxurious feeling brought by the unique decorative design made exclusively by the Xiao family for this special ceremony.

Even before actually stepping into the venue, people can see a huge jade screen standing opposite from a distance.

The green jade has a smooth texture and emits a faint fluorescence under the soft light hanging from the ceiling, making the whole object look even more dazzling.

A huge piece of rice paper was spread on the screen, and a special person was serving with pen and ink next to it.

Every inch of rice paper seems extremely precious, as if it is about to carry not only words, but also the thoughts of every attendee.

Whenever a guest comes in, the staff will smile and hand them a delicate brush and rich ink, and ask them to sign their name in a specific place on the rice paper.

This arrangement allows every guest to feel a solemn and mysterious atmosphere, and each signature is like a precious seal, recording their visit.

Chen Jin found it very strange. As he signed his name, he couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Why do we have to sign in a fixed position? Aren't the other places empty?"

There was obvious confusion in his voice, and his eyes revealed curiosity about this strange arrangement.

"This is a surprise our master specially prepared for Miss Su. You will know it later."

The staff member explained patiently, with a hint of mystery and expectation in his tone.

He handed the brush to Su Yanqing who was standing beside him, "Miss, please sign as well."

Su Yanqing took the heavy brush and wrote a small word "玉" in a beautiful handwriting in an inconspicuous corner.

Her movements were gentle yet firm, as if every word carried some emotion deep in her heart.

She herself didn't know why she did this, maybe it was out of intuition, or maybe it was to leave her own mark at this special moment.

Perhaps this would make her feel that she had played an important role in Xiao Chuyi's life.

Although it is just a small character "玉", it is full of her memories of the past and her longing for the future. It is like a small oath, quietly embedded in this piece of rice paper.

After signing, Su Yanqing followed Chen Jin around the screen and into the main venue.

The entire hall was brightly lit and magnificently decorated. The air was filled with the faint scent of flowers and wine, making people feel warm and comfortable.

In the past, when the Xiao family held large banquets, Old Man Xiao usually showed up at the last minute before the dinner started.

Even if they came, they would just greet the guests symbolically and then leave in a hurry.

Such an appearance always gives people a sense of superiority and alienation, as if Mr. Xiao is just here to fulfill his duties as a host.

But the situation today was obviously different. Before the dinner officially started, Mr. Xiao had already arrived at the scene and started chatting enthusiastically with the guests.

This unprecedented friendly attitude not only surprised many old friends, but also surprised new guests who met him for the first time.

He had a kind smile of an elder on his face, and that smile seemed to be able to melt everyone's vigilance and hostility.

Chen Jin took Su Yanqing and slowly approached Mr. Xiao.

The sound of their footsteps was particularly clear in this tense environment.

Before they arrived, they heard Mr. Xiao chatting with someone, his tone brisk and confident.

"Now that the eldest son's marriage is about to be decided, you can rest assured and hand over the family affairs to him in the future."

These words not only show trust in the eldest son, but also reveal expectations for the future.

Old Master Xiao smiled widely, his eyes narrowed into a line, and he nodded repeatedly, saying, "That's right. I've always worried that Ah Yi wouldn't be able to find someone to accompany him throughout his life, but I didn't expect that he would eventually find a good girl from the Chen family. This is truly fate."

Everyone around heard their conversation, exchanged meaningful glances with each other, and smiled slightly, as if each of them had many stories hidden in their hearts.

Especially when the old story between Mr. Xiao and Mrs. Chen was mentioned, everyone already had some guesses in their minds.

After all, the grievances and hatreds between these families are always the most talked-about topics.

After hearing this, Su Yanqing, who was standing not far away, couldn't help but pursed her lips and clenched her hands into fists involuntarily.

The complex emotions in her heart could hardly be concealed at this moment.

Chen Jin, who was observing all this, glanced around quietly with his peripheral vision, not missing any tiny changes, especially noticing the subtle body language of Su Yanqing beside him.

Seeing this scene, although Chen Jin laughed secretly, he remained calm and walked forward with a polite look.

"Old man, it's been a long time since we last met. Are you feeling well?"

His greeting was polite, but also tinged with a subtle challenge.

When faced with this unexpected visitor, Mr. Xiao was obviously a little surprised. For a moment, he couldn't immediately recognize who was standing in front of him. "Who are you?"

The old man looked at the other party puzzledly and asked.

Seeing this, Chen Jin slightly adjusted his collar, looked at the people around him with a gentle smile on his face and said, "Oh, Grandpa, have you forgotten me? I am Chen Jin, the second son of the Chen family."

This self-introduction made everyone present hold their breath and concentrate.

As these words fell, everyone present took several steps back at the same time. It was obvious that this name occupied a very important position in their minds.