"Thank you all for coming to the Gu Family's recognition ceremony tonight."
The recognition ceremony began, and everyone took their seats as Gu Linhai went onstage to speak.
Qiao Yuxian sat in the front row, closest to the stage.
Chu Zhengran and Lu Muyao sat on either side of her.
The three of them clapped along with the crowd, listening to Gu Linhai's speech on stage.
After expressing his gratitude to everyone, Gu Linhai started recounting his struggles over the past twenty years in Jin City and thanking those who accompanied him along the way.
Qiao Yuxian listened for a while and then glanced at the cameraman nearby.
It felt like this recognition ceremony was conducted like an entertainment industry's annual gala.
Countless media outlets were invited.
Cameras were everywhere.
Even close-up shots were taken.
