After Black Moonlight revealed her true feelings, everyone panicked.

Lu Sijian looked around and said, "It seems that not everyone shares your opinion."

The middle-aged man was somewhat annoyed, "You..."

"So Miss Lu doesn't drink? That was my oversight." A hearty laugh rang out.

Lu Sijian looked up and saw several people, and memories immediately flooded back.

[So this is He Longsheng. He looks quite kind.]

He Longsheng was nearly forty when he finally had this precious son. He was overjoyed and his smile never stopped.

Standing next to him was a young woman whose features vaguely resembled Lan Miao's; she was Madam He, the mother of the young host of today's banquet.

He Longsheng asked his assistant to bring Lu Sijian a glass of juice, saying, "Miss Lu is not in good health and should not drink alcohol."

"It is truly an honor for the He family that you two could attend my son's 100-day celebration today!" He smiled and first toasted Lu Sijian and Lu Lingbai separately.

When Madam He clinked glasses with Lu Sijian, Lu Lingbai was a little nervous.

Having just learned that Madam He and Lan Miao were cousins, he could easily understand why the people at this table had acted that way.

This was already one of the last tables. Although the He family wasn't involved in the Yuncheng business world, the Lu family still held a certain status, so they wouldn't be relegated to some obscure corner.

This arrangement itself represents disrespect and neglect.

But when I first came in, the butler clearly arranged for me to sit in the middle.

This must be a deliberate attempt by someone to target him. He had no other choice but to select this Mrs. He.

Fortunately, nothing happened.

He Longsheng smiled and said, "It's been a long time since you two have visited our He family. You are truly honored guests. Why don't you go to the main table and we can have a detailed chat later?"

"You're a very busy person today, there's no need to specially entertain us, we can take care of ourselves." Lu Lingbai took it as a polite remark and declined.

He Longsheng warmly invited, "Please take a seat. We have been poor in our hospitality today."

Lu Sijian understood, and glanced at the calm Madam He.

Madam He also looked up at her, returned a slight smile, and took the initiative to invite her, "Yes, I also wanted to have a chat with Miss Lu."

She arranged for Lu Sijian to be in this secluded corner to avenge her cousin, and since Lu Sijian had come alone.

She even sent word that Lu Sijian had offended her, inciting these people to target Lu Sijian.

However, after her cousin told her what had just happened, she realized that her cousin had wronged someone.

Given this, she was naturally willing to put aside past grievances and extend an olive branch.

Lu Sijian: "Really, there's no need. We're perfectly fine at this table."

Madam He stared at her for a moment, then was somewhat taken aback. She really wasn't deliberately using a feigned retreat as a tactic to advance.

She didn't come specifically to see her husband, hoping to continue promoting herself as the "Number One Socialite of Yuncheng."

Madam He's smile was much more genuine this time: "Then you eat first, and come to my room for a cup of tea later."

Her husband is a literary writer whose works have won numerous awards and have been adapted into TV series and movies, gaining considerable attention.

She started out as her husband's assistant before becoming his wife.

The praise for Lu Sijian became a popular topic of conversation. Although her husband had explained that it was the elders of the He family in the capital who appreciated Lu Sijian, he had only relayed the message.

But she couldn't help feeling a little jealous.

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After the people who had offered the toasts left, Lu Sijian continued eating.

Lu Lingbo: "Jian, are we really not going to switch tables?"

He thought that even if he didn't go to the main table, he could go to the middle table; there was no need to stay here and be ostracized.

Lu Sijian: "I won't change it. I said I won't change it, and I won't."

What if I change positions and can't find our target later?

Huang Yilin felt a bit conflicted. Mr. He's invitation was such a great opportunity, and she had just refused it!

“Oh, right.” Lu Sijian stopped and looked up, “I had some misunderstandings with Madam He before, but the misunderstandings have been cleared up now.”

The middle-aged man who had driven her away suddenly turned pale and then red, as if he had opened a dye shop.

Lu Lingbo went to the restroom. As he passed through the side hall, someone called out to him, "Lingbo, it really is you! My brother just told me, but I didn't believe it!"

“Hengsheng!” Lu Lingbai recognized the other person. This was He Hengsheng, the youngest son of the He family, who was about the same age as him and Zhu Jinming.

However, after Zhu Jinming went abroad, He Hengsheng also transferred to an international school, and they rarely met anymore.

Zhu Jinming walked out with a smile: "I told you you're still closer to Hengsheng. Shouldn't friends hug each other when they meet?"

When Lu Lingbai saw him, he immediately became wary. Based on his sister's feelings, the two were definitely not good friends. Why was he being so enthusiastic?

He Hengsheng scratched his head. "Forget it."

Zhu Jinming: "How about we have a smoke together? Let's go to the backyard."

Without giving Lu Lingbai a chance to refuse, he pushed the person over.

Lu Lingbo thought for a moment that smoking a cigarette shouldn't be a problem. He was just being cautious and only smoked the cigarettes he brought with him, so there shouldn't be any issues.

The backyard is next to a lake, and there is a pavilion by the lake. Someone was sitting in the pavilion and turned around when they heard the noise.

"Young Master He." Zhu Jinming walked over quickly.

Looking at the other person's face, Lu Lingbai was overcome with memories, "You're Young Master He!"

In my memory, the white-clad youth always had an aloof and unattainable air about him. He was a distinguished guest from the capital, so the He and Zhu families specially arranged for someone to accompany him.

However, he has a somewhat aloof personality, and even when he's playing with them, he spends most of his time reading a book.

Unlike other boys who were boisterous, he appeared exceptionally well-mannered.

He Jinhuan extended her hand: "Ling Bai? Long time no see."

Lu Lingbai was somewhat flattered. In his memory, this person had always been aloof and indifferent, so he never expected that this person would take the initiative to shake hands.

"Would you like to sit next door for a while?" He Jinhuan asked.

Back then, the He family bought the small villa next door. He Jinhuan preferred quiet to activity, so he lived alone there so that outsiders wouldn't bother him.

Lu Lingbai hesitated for a moment. He didn't have much time to smoke, but going next door would take up too much time.

He was worried about what might be happening to his sister.

Seeing his hesitation, He Jinhuan frowned and glanced at Zhu Jinming.

Zhu Jinming said with a smile, "You don't know, do you? Young Master He even brought his internet celebrity dog, Reggie! Let's go take a look together."

"What? You don't know Reggie?" Zhu Jinming raised his voice. "Then you definitely need to see him!"

Looking at the video of the dog that Zhu Jinming handed over, Lu Lingbo was also charmed by the beautiful dog.

He thought it wouldn't hurt to go for a bit, he'd just play for a while, and he could always say goodbye later...

"What is Regis? Can I go and see it?" Lu Sijian, who had come along, was so curious that she couldn't help but ask.

He Hengsheng turned around and shouted, "Who let you in? Get out!"

Upon seeing Lu Sijian, he paused for a moment and then shut his mouth.

Zhu Jinming said sarcastically, "She's the number one socialite in Yuncheng, not an ordinary person. Of course, she can come in whenever she wants."

Lu Sijian looked at He Jinhuan, who had not spoken.

He Jinhuan said calmly, "Don't be like that. She is Ling Bai's sister, which means she is our sister too."