The dance between the siblings attracted the attention of not only the younger generation but also the older guests present at the banquet.
"Old Mu, it seems that a new member will soon be added to your family," Master Li commented with a meaningful smile, obviously hinting at marriage since he was unaware of Mu Xiu's true identity.
Mu Linfeng merely smiled mysteriously and said nothing.
The music gradually came to an end. With Mu Ling leading flawlessly, Mu Xiu completed the dance with a graceful spin, her gown fluttering elegantly around her.
Warm applause immediately erupted throughout the banquet hall.
Many guests looked at the pair in admiration.
"When did you learn to dance so beautifully?" Mu Ling asked in surprise as they left the dance floor.
"In Jiang City," Mu Xiu replied lightly. "I learned because I wanted to impress my ex-husband."
Mu Ling's expression darkened instantly.
He regretted asking.
"Let's go meet Dad. After that, we can go home together," he said, deliberately changing the subject.
Mu Xiu hesitated.
"Will it be alright to meet Dad publicly?"
"What are you nervous about?" Mu Ling asked, lightly tapping her nose. "Get those silly thoughts out of your head."
Their intimate interaction did not escape the notice of the surrounding guests, causing many people to speculate about Mu Xiu's identity.
Together, they walked toward Mu Linfeng, who was currently chatting with several old friends.
As they approached, Mu Xiu noticed two familiar figures.
General Feng and General Ye.
"Commander Mu," General Feng greeted teasingly, "apart from being one of our best soldiers, we never knew you could dance so well."
"Commander Mu?" Master Li repeated in surprise. "She's a soldier?"
General Ye nodded proudly.
"Indeed. She's one of the most outstanding soldiers in the military. In terms of ability, she has almost caught up with Huo Bingye."
The surrounding elders were instantly shocked.
Everyone knew what Huo Bingye represented in the military.
"With her talent, she was destined for greatness," General Feng continued with a sigh. "It's just a pity that she transferred to the government sector."
"But she's currently retained by the president," General Ye added.
At once, everyone's gaze shifted toward Mu Xiu.
Their eyes, previously filled with curiosity, were now brimming with admiration.
At that moment, Pei Qianhao, Huo Bingye, Li Jingyan, and the others walked over.
Master Li immediately nudged his son.
"Brat, you'd better work harder if you want to snatch this girl from the Mu family."
Li Jingyan nearly choked on his drink.
Before he could respond, Master Huo snorted.
"Nonsense. This girl is clearly more suitable for our Huo family."
As a retired general from a prestigious military lineage, Master Huo was extremely satisfied with Mu Xiu.
Whether it was her character, ability, or military achievements, she met every requirement to become the daughter-in-law of the Huo family.
The two old men immediately began arguing.
"You old fox, stop dreaming."
"No, you're the one dreaming."
"You want to steal my future granddaughter-in-law?"
"Who says she belongs to your family?"
Listening to their quarrel, Mu Xiu felt both embarrassed and amused.
Just then, Mu Linfeng, who had remained silent all this while, finally spoke.
"You old men can continue dreaming all you want," he said with a snort. "My daughter isn't going anywhere anytime soon."
Silence.
The entire group fell silent.
Master Li and Master Huo stared at him in disbelief.
"D-Daughter?"
Everyone present was stunned.
Even those eavesdropping nearby widened their eyes in shock.
Mu Xiu...
was actually the daughter of the Mu family?
"Did you just say your daughter, is she your daughter" Master Li asked repeatedly obviously stunned.
"If she isn't my Mu family daughter whose family's daughter could she possibly be?" Mu Linfeng asked with pride in his tone