Reborn through an arranged marriage, I awakened the Shennong farming system.

After introducing Su Yangxia and Su Chengjun, Young Master Gu took Li Chengtian to meet Su Shengrong. After all, Su Shengrong was the main character tonight, and it was only right and proper for Li Chengtian to go and greet him.

Watching Li Chengtian walk away, Su Bai turned her gaze away and continued to struggle with the food on her plate.

You can only enjoy watching a play when you're full!

Su Bai firmly believed this.

Hua Gengchen noticed that even after Su Bai withdrew his gaze from Li Chengtian, the irritation in his heart had not disappeared. His already cold face became even colder, and the atmosphere became somewhat strange, causing everyone to subconsciously avoid the area.

Su Bai quickly finished all the food on his plate, drank all the orange juice in one go, and let out a satisfied burp.

Su Bai glanced around the banquet hall and guessed that most of the guests had arrived. After Su Shengrong blew out the candles, the main event should begin.

Su Bai wanted to stay out of the way and watch the show, but Su Yangxia didn't want Su Bai to have it so easy.

After Li Chengtian greeted Su Shengrong and the others, Su Yangxia and Su Chengjun led Li Chengtian toward Su Bai.

"Patriarch Li, this is my second brother and his husband, Patriarch Hua," Su Yangxia introduced, her face bearing the same warm, spring-like smile as always.

Li Chengtian was a very refined person, the kind who would win people's favor upon first meeting, seemingly posing no threat whatsoever. Every move he made resembled that of an ancient scholar. He extended his hand to Hua Gengchen, a perfectly timed smile on his face, "Greetings, Patriarch Hua, I am Li Chengtian."

Hua Gengchen coldly sized up Li Chengtian, his chin not moving an inch, his buttocks firmly planted on the sofa, showing no sign of moving an inch.

Although the status of reclusive families is above that of top wealthy families, things are different now. If Hua Gengchen shows contempt for Li Chengtian in such a setting, no one will say that Li Chengtian is wrong; they will only say that Hua Gengchen is arrogant.

"Patriarch Li, I'm sorry, my husband is a germaphobe and doesn't like to interact with people." Su Bai sensed that the atmosphere was not right, so he immediately stood up and shook Li Chengtian's hand to make it up. Anyway, Hua Gengchen did not often appear in front of people, so Su Bai just made up whatever he wanted, as long as he didn't leave any reason to talk.

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned for a moment before accepting the explanation.

Li Chengtian smiled and said, "It was I who was presumptuous!"

"No, no!" Su Bai said; "It's my husband's problem, please forgive me." Li Chengtian was indeed as rumored, a refined and elegant young nobleman.

"Hahaha." Everyone burst into awkward laughter to ease the tension.

Hua Gengchen was about to get angry when he saw Su Bai stand up and shake hands with Li Chengtian. Su Bai was still his nominal 'wife', how could she be pulling and tugging at another man in front of him?

But upon suddenly hearing Su Bai address him, Hua Gengchen's pent-up irritation and rising anger instantly dissipated.

husband!?

Hua Gengchen has never quite understood this term used by human beings to refer to their other half.

Why can't you just call him "husband" or "sir"? Why do you have to call him "husband"? It sounds like you're trying to make him sound old. But when Hua Gengchen heard Su Bai call him that, he felt that it was the best way to address your other half in the world. It sounded so good and pleasant!

Before Hua Gengchen could even manage a smile, he suddenly realized something was wrong with his demeanor!

He only wanted Su Bai to save the demon race and didn't intend to have any other relationship with Su Bai. Why is it that Su Bai's every move affects his emotions now?

Hua Gengchen's face turned cold and stern again, even more frightening than before!

Feeling the sudden chill in the air, everyone shivered inexplicably. Su Bai immediately looked at Hua Gengchen, warning him with her eyes to take back the chill, but Hua Gengchen was preoccupied with his problem and didn't even look at Su Bai.

Su Bai was extremely anxious. Why was Hua Gengchen acting crazy at this time?

Seeing Su Bai's expression, Su Yangxia took the initiative to ease the tension, saying to Li Chengtian, "We're about to cut the cake, let's go over there!"

"Yes, yes, let's go over there first!" Su Chengjun didn't want to stay here for even a second longer; he wanted to find a chance to speak with Li Chengtian alone as soon as possible.

Li Chengtian glanced at Su Bai and Hua Gengchen, and smiled, "Okay!"

Su Yangxia led the way, with Su Chengjun following behind Li Chengtian. As the three of them prepared to leave, Li Chengtian suddenly turned around and said, "Second Young Master Su, aren't you coming along?"

Su Bai was stunned for a moment, then immediately said, "Go, I'll go right now!" He then reached out and took Hua Gengchen's hand.

Hua Gengchen was reluctantly pulled away by Su Bai. He felt that he needed to calm down by himself after tonight!

Before the cake was brought out, everyone had to hold a glass of wine in their hands, because they would drink a glass after blowing out the candles to congratulate Su Shengrong. Su Bai and Hua Gengchen left in a hurry and didn't even bring the orange juice on the table.

"Here you go!" Su Yangxia called to the waiter and handed two glasses of champagne to Su Bai.

Su Bai frowned instinctively at the sight of the wine. "Sorry, I don't drink!" She glanced at Hua Gengchen, who still had a sullen face, and added, "My husband doesn't drink either!"

He waved to a passing waiter and said, "Could you please bring me two glasses of orange juice, please?"

"Three cups!" Li Chengtian said, following Su Bai's voice. After speaking, he explained to everyone, "My stomach hasn't been feeling well lately, and the doctor advised me to drink less alcohol. Please forgive me, Patriarch Su!"

Su Shengrong was initially very annoyed by Su Bai's behavior of drinking orange juice instead of alcohol, but now that Li Chengtian had also stopped drinking, Su Shengrong couldn't lash out.

Soon the waiter brought over three glasses of orange juice. Su Bai took two glasses first, handed one to Hua Gengchen, and Li Chengtian took the last glass.

Just as he had a firm grip on the cup, the lights dimmed, and a maid pushed the cake over from the side. The faint candlelight flickered as she moved, and it soon reached Su Shengrong.

Someone started singing "Happy Birthday," and Su Shengrong blew out all the candles in one breath the instant the song ended.

The lights came back on, and everyone raised their glasses, wishing Su Shengrong a happy birthday, "Happy birthday, Patriarch Su!"

"Thank you everyone! Cheers!" Su Shengrong smiled broadly, ignoring some unimportant things; he was still very happy today.

Su Bai forced a smile and, along with everyone else, brought the orange juice to his lips, taking a small sip. He had just eaten a very full meal, and there wasn't much room left in his stomach for orange juice.

Hua Gengchen only took a small sip; his mind wasn't on the orange juice at all, he was just following Su Bai's movements. But as soon as the orange juice entered his mouth, Hua Gengchen remembered that it wasn't fresh at all, so he frowned and took the orange juice away from his lips.

After cutting the cake, Su Bai and Hua Gengchen returned to their previous secluded spot when no one was looking. Finding a good spot is essential for watching a show, and Su Bai thought this quiet place was perfect, offering a panoramic view of most of the banquet hall without attracting attention.

Hua Gengchen wasn't so concerned about Su Bai's actions at this moment. He only had one thing on his mind: where would be the best place to calm down after returning?

Many guests came to the banquet with ulterior motives. Hua Gengchen's arrival was an unexpected delight, and quite a few people wanted to get to know him. However, Hua Gengchen's aura was truly intimidating. Coupled with Su Bai's birthday gift, which was "a small gift but full of meaning," those with ulterior motives thought they should wait and see.

Unlike Hua Gengchen, who was ignored, Li Chengtian was surrounded by people. Su Bai glanced around and saw that almost all the leaders at the banquet had gathered around him, including Su Shengrong.

Su Bai quickly looked for Su Chengjun's location and, sure enough, saw Su Chengjun hiding to the side, staring unfriendly at the people surrounding Li Chengtian.

The two people Su Chengjun was deliberately paying attention to were Su Shengrong and Su Yangxia.

Looks like a big show is about to unfold!

Su Bai adjusted his posture, no longer twisting his waist to look, but instead sat cross-legged on the sofa, using the back of the sofa to cover his face, leaving only his eyes looking at the distance with great interest.

Perhaps it was because he was too excited, Su Bai felt his heart beating a little fast and his face getting hot, as if he had a fever.

After thinking it over, Hua Gengchen decided that the Pacific Ocean was a good place—big and wide enough to allow him to calm down. He planned to go there under the cover of night after returning home tonight and be back around dawn, which wouldn't interfere with his protection of Su Bai.

Having finally confirmed the matter, Hua Gengchen relaxed and leaned back in his chair, his expression softening considerably.

Li Chengtian quickly grew annoyed by the crowd surrounding him, as he had only decided to attend suddenly, his secretary was not around, and he couldn't find anyone to help him. Helpless, he could only make an excuse to pee.

To avoid arousing suspicion, Li Chengtian drank two large glasses of orange juice.

"Excuse me, I need to use the restroom."

Su Yangxia immediately stood up. "I'll take you there!"

Li Chengtian followed Su Yangxia without any trouble, but after walking for a while, he said to Su Yangxia, "Just point me to a place, I'll go by myself." He really wanted some peace and quiet.

"Okay!" Su Yangxia agreed without much hesitation and pointed out the way to Li Chengtian.

After watching Su Yangxia return to the banquet hall, Li Cheng quickly walked towards the restroom. He had already sensed that something was wrong!

As soon as he entered the bathroom, a strange feeling washed over him. His head was spinning, and he felt like he'd been drinking too much, even though he was certain he hadn't touched a drop!

Shaking his head, the dizziness was even stronger than before. Li Chengtian clicked his tongue inwardly, his mind racing to recall who had attacked him.

Li Chengtian was very familiar with this situation, but he never expected that his decision to attend a banquet would lead to him being ambushed.

Just as Li Chengtian was about to faint, a figure suddenly darted out from behind him and supported him. "Patriarch Li, what's wrong?"

Li Chengtian strained to focus his eyes, trying to make out the person in front of him. "Su Chengjun?"

"It's me!" Su Chengjun exclaimed excitedly, thinking that Li Chengtian hadn't remembered him. "Patriarch Li, I have a project I'd like to discuss with you..."

Li Chengtian's mind was a complete mess, and his eyelids were about to close. "No business during break time!" Don't think that just anyone can bring up projects in front of him!