Nightfall descended.
Outside the Grand Hotel of the Magic City, the crowd was bustling, and dignitaries gathered.
Countless wealthy elites arrived one after another in luxury cars.
They were all here to attend the Su Group's celebratory banquet…
At the back entrance of the hotel.
A Maybach slowly came to a stop.
The car door opened, and the figures of Lin Xuan and another person emerged.
…..
[Ever since my father and the others passed away, the Su family has been gradually declining, its influence weakening day by day.]
[It has been many years since I last saw such a prosperous scene like today.]
[If only Grandpa could see this moment, he would surely be comforted…]
[Unfortunately, Aunt… this is too cruel for Grandpa…]
[This relationship can only be severed by me. I just hope that when Grandpa wakes up, he won't be too heartbroken…]
…..
Looking at the banquet hall filled with guests; Su Qingge's expression was complicated.
Over the years, the Su Group had been gradually weakening.
She never expected that upon waking from a long slumber, she would witness such a grand sight again. Truly… life is unpredictable!
The only regret was…
Tonight, she would have to part ways with her own aunt, and from then on… they would be like strangers.
Just thinking of this made Su Qingge feel a tightness in her chest, a deep sense of sorrow.
But she was an extremely rational person and naturally understood the importance of making decisive choices.
Her aunt was beyond saving. To prevent the century-old foundation of the Su Group from collapsing, she had no choice but to… sacrifice family for the greater good!!!
Just as Su Qingge was lost in sorrow, a pair of strong arms embraced her from behind.
Steady breaths sounded beside her ear.
"Qingge! No matter what decision you make, I will stand by you."
Lin Xuan's words were like the warm sunshine of spring, melting away the worries in the girl's heart, making her unconsciously curl her lips into a smile.
Yes, indeed?!
Things were different now; she was no longer alone.
The greatest gain from this long sleep was the man standing behind her…
If not for his help, how could the Su family have had the chance to restore its former glory?!
For the sake of all those who are important to me, I must sever ties with that foolish aunt.
Thinking of this…
Su Qingge's heart was no longer confused, and her eyes regained their firm resolve.
"Let's go, Qingge! You still need to dress up before going on stage."
Lin Xuan smiled casually, pushed the wheelchair, and the two of them disappeared through the back entrance of the hotel…
At the entrance of the hotel.
For the sake of her man, so he could stand out among the many dignitaries…
Su Yan, dressed in a red qipao, stepped out of the car and immediately clung to Wang Defa's arm, standing at the hotel entrance to greet the guests.
She greeted the passing guests with a cheerful smile, acting as though she were the hostess of the banquet, thanking the wealthy attendees for gracing the occasion.
"Mr. Lu, your presence today is a great honor for my Su family!"
"You're too kind, Miss Ji! Please, come in, come in!"
"Haha… President Lu, the last time we met was a month ago, right? You're looking younger than ever!"
"━((′д｀)爻(′д｀))━ It's windy outside, everyone, please come in!!! Thank you all for your support!"
After all, she had been taught by Su Shengtian, and with years of exposure, Su Yan's social skills were naturally quite polished.
Moreover, inheriting the superior genes of the Su family, her beauty was beyond question.
Combined with her graceful figure and delicate, gentle aura, she exuded the elegance and nobility of a refined woman.
Who could resist talking to such a beautiful woman?
As soon as she stood at the entrance, many dignitaries stepped forward to congratulate her.
The only eyesore for the wealthy guests…
Was the old, wrinkled man Su Yan clung to, whose grin revealed a mouth full of yellowed teeth, making many aristocratic ladies feel nauseous.
Rumors of Su Yan's obsession with love had been the subject of many jokes in Magic City.
Many aristocrats naturally deduced Wang Defa's identity.
This made quite a few people present feel an extreme sense of injustice.
They completely failed to understand what such a stunning beauty saw in this smelly old man???
Their looks far outclassed this decrepit old man, yet no beautiful young woman ever took interest in them?!
But no matter how much they didn't understand…
Everyone still greeted Wang Defa with smiles; no one would dare be rude in such a setting, causing embarrassment for both sides.
Because the resurgence of the Su Group was already a foreseeable reality.
And with Su Shengtian reportedly critically ill and hospitalized, his only granddaughter had been in a vegetative state, and that so-called "fortune-bringing" son-in-law had yet to obtain any shares of the company…
It was highly likely that the Su Group would eventually fall into Su Yan's hands, making it unwise to offend her.
Only a few well-informed socialites had glimmers in their eyes, looking at Su Yan with amusement…
Inside the banquet hall, in a secluded corner.
Wang Fugui and his family of three sat together, their faces filled with smug smiles.
At first, they were a bit intimidated by the presence of so many wealthy elites.
Coming from a humble background, they had never attended such a high-class event before.
But once people learned that the three of them were Wang Defa's son and daughter-in-law, the elite figures warmly welcomed them, drinking and laughing together.
This instantly inflated the vanity of Wang Fugui's family.
"Grandpa really has skills!"
"If he hadn't gotten that foolish woman under control, we might never have squeezed into this elite circle in our entire lives."
Wang Xiaofa's eyebrows nearly lifted to the heavens, feeling completely intoxicated with satisfaction.
"Keep your voice down, that's your grandmother."
"If your grandmother hears this, I'm afraid she'll take offense."
Wang Fugui was startled, his chubby face trembling slightly as he quickly shot his son a warning glare.
Being at this high-society banquet…
He knew well that the Wang family's current status depended on Su Yan's support, making him even more cautious.
"Oh, Dad you're overthinking it."
"That woman is more likely to please us than complain. Grandpa has manipulated her so well that she wouldn't dare hold any resentment against us, even if it killed her."
"She still needs us to speak well of her so Grandpa can marry her soon!"
Wang Xiaofa sneered disdainfully.
Even though Su Yan was much older than him.
But her usual subservient and flattering demeanor had long made him look down on her from the bottom of his heart.
"Xiaofa! Lower your voice, walls have ears. That damned vegetable has woken up, and Su Yan is no longer in control, do you understand?"
"Although that girl values family, she doesn't have a good attitude toward us. Even if we can manipulate Su Yan to control her niece."
"We must still control the situation carefully. If that little bitch gets desperate and abandons even familial bonds, then we'll be in trouble…"
"We must exploit the bond between the aunt and niece as much as possible to gain benefits for the Wang family…"
Zhu Xiuman cut off her son's reckless talk, her eyes filled with calculation.
Hearing this.
Wang Xiaofa frowned slightly but ultimately took her words to heart, toning down his arrogant demeanor.
Their whole family understood clearly.
At this celebratory banquet, Su Qingge would definitely find a way to lower her head and apologize to her aunt.
For the Wang family to grow stronger, they had to endure for now, humble themselves to gain Su Qingge's trust, and finally play the sympathy card with a child…
Just as the three members of the Wang family were scheming!
Lin Xuan, now dressed in formal attire, holding a glass of red wine, appeared alone in the banquet hall…