Entertainment: If you asked him to be a star, he'd just want to quit.

Pitiful?

Hmph! Maybe they just made up lies to deceive you, an ignorant girl, because they think you're naive and kind.

In his mind, Chang's father had already labeled "that man" as a liar.

The sky gradually darkened.

Several groups of guests have already arrived in the courtyard.

Mr. Chang and the nanny came out to greet the guests.

Chang Xuanling was in her room, staring blankly at her phone.

It's almost six o'clock, and he still hasn't shown up.

[Mingxuan, where are you? Are you lost?]

Two minutes later, Li Mingxuan sent a reply.

We're still ten kilometers from our destination, but it's rush hour now, so we'll probably have to wait a while.

Knowing that it was because of traffic, Chang Xuanling felt inexplicably relieved.

She was terrified that something might suddenly happen to him and he wouldn't be able to come.

Otherwise, who would she be showing this carefully dressed-up look to?

Okay, I'll talk to the security guard and have him let you through. Once you arrive, just give him my name.

【it is good. 】

Li Mingxuan replied, then stared blankly at his phone screen.

Gatekeeper? Let me through?

Could this girl's home be on some private property?

Although he knew that Chang Xuanling came from an extraordinary family, and that she could get a mundane job at a local TV station and still manage to coast along every day, that was something not just anyone could do.

Moreover, judging from Chang Xuanling's usual clothes and appearance, this girl must come from a very well-off family.

Looking at the endless line of vehicles ahead, Li Mingxuan clicked his tongue. This traffic jam is really something. How can people in Shanghai endure this kind of life?

Chang Family Compound.

Mr. and Mrs. Chang were receiving guests in the courtyard.

Most of these people were related to Chang's father; some were colleagues, and others were entrepreneurs with whom he had collaborated.

In any case, none of them were people with shallow backgrounds or identities.

They're either officials or businessmen.

It's clear that Chang's father, as the deputy mayor, is a very wealthy man; his daughter's birthday banquet attracted so many people.

Moreover, these prominent adults are always accompanied by one or two young people, who are either their children or their successors.

I wanted to gain some recognition from my father on this special day.

If he were to win the favor of the vice mayor's beloved daughter, that would be an even greater gain.

"Vice Mayor Chang, congratulations!"

As Chang's father was speaking to a colleague, a Shanghai accent suddenly came through.

He looked up and saw a fat man walking over; it was none other than the entrepreneur he had received a few days ago.

The pot-bellied, greasy-faced man walked over with a fawning smile.

"Mr. Zhu, you've come too?" Mr. Chang greeted him.

"Of course I'll come. It's your daughter's birthday party. It would be too sensible of me not to come."

The fat man surnamed Zhu laughed and said, "I haven't thanked you yet for helping me get that piece of land in Puxi last time. I'll take this opportunity to pay you a visit in person."

"Oh, not at all. It would be a great contribution to the development of Shanghai for someone as successful as you to do this," Mr. Chang said, waving his hand.

"Who is this?" Mr. Chang asked curiously when he saw a young man next to President Zhu.

"Hello, Uncle Chang." The young man bowed slightly and greeted Uncle Chang.

“This is my son, Zhu Fulong. I brought him here to broaden his horizons so he can take over my job in the future,” Mr. Zhu said with a smile.

"Mr. Zhu's son is clearly a man of great vision. His eyes reveal decisiveness and wisdom. He must have already accumulated a profound foundation through his studies and practice. When he takes over the company in the future, he will surely create new glories."

Father Chang looked at the young man in front of him and nodded in praise.

"You flatter me too much. This kid is a graduate of a prestigious university, but he's just messing around under me and he's not up to par." Mr. Zhu's greasy, fat face beamed with a smile like a chrysanthemum.

"Please come in, please come in."

After exchanging a few words, Father Chang invited the person into the inner room, as he still had to attend to other guests.

Interpersonal relationships are like this; it's difficult to please everyone, but you can't favor one over another.

Especially given his status and position, if he takes the wrong stance, it can easily cause unnecessary conflicts.

The same was true for Chang's mother; the guests who came were not only men, but also many women.

If someone brings family members, the matriarch will need to accompany them.

Chang's mother was surrounded by many women, mostly relatives of officials or entrepreneurs, and some of them were their daughters.

Such banquets inevitably attract some talented young men, who are also looking for a wealthy husband for their daughters.

So these young girls were also carefully dressed up. Although not all of them could be described as stunningly beautiful, they still gave off a feeling of a hundred flowers blooming.

The time came to seven o'clock in the evening.

It was completely dark.

As October arrives, it gets dark earlier.

The guests had mostly arrived, so Chang's father went to the head seat.

"Everyone, please be quiet."

As Chang's father finished speaking.

The once noisy courtyard gradually quieted down.

"Welcome everyone to my daughter's birthday party despite your busy schedules. I sincerely thank you all for coming."

His words were met with a burst of applause.

"Tonight, everyone can enjoy the food to their heart's content, eat and drink to their heart's content. I have prepared guest rooms for everyone, so don't worry even if you drink too much. The only thing is to have fun."

"it is good!"

Chang's father's words drew applause and gratitude from many people.

"Now, please welcome our star of the evening, my daughter Chang Xuanling."

Father Chang smiled broadly and shouted loudly as his words fell.

A beautiful girl with elegant clothes and a graceful figure walked out from one of the stairwells upstairs.

She wore a blue long dress with an off-the-shoulder design that perfectly showcased her fair skin and charming collarbones.

She has long, flowing hair and wears a small, elegant crown on her head. She has a beautiful face, delicate features, and a charmingly cute appearance.

At this moment, Chang Xuanling was truly the center of attention. She lifted her skirt and carefully walked downstairs to her father's side, where her mother followed, taking her arm.

"so beautiful."

"This girl is my type."

"Damn it, she's so beautiful, she's definitely my rival."

"She has an amazing figure."

Seeing Chang Xuanling come down, the young men and women present all had their own thoughts.

Under the lights, Chang Xuanling looked at the crowd in front of her, glanced around, but couldn't see the figure she longed for. A wave of disappointment washed over her.

He still failed to make it.

"Thank you, thank you uncles, aunts and uncles for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend my birthday party. I would like to express my gratitude."

"If there is anything that is not well received, please forgive me. I hope everyone will have a happy time tonight."