Chapter 833: Chapter 833

This morning, the Su Family Estate in Zhongzhou was abuzz with extraordinary excitement.

Luxury cars from all directions converged and parked in the estate’s lot, with each vehicle’s occupants being distinguished figures from across the Huaxia spectrum.

Today marked Old Master Su Hongyuan’s birthday as well as the engagement of Su Yifei and Tang Ya.

Su Hongyuan was the legendary figure who led the rise of the Su Family in Zhongzhou and wielded significant influence throughout the Zhongzhou and Huaxia Business Community.

Su Yifei, the most favored grandson of Old Master Su, although young, had already started to manage many of the Su Family’s important industries and was being groomed as the next generation successor of the family.

As for Tang Ya, she was the treasured daughter of Tang Haiyang, the second in command of the Anxi Tang Family.

Like the Su Family, the Tang Family was a well-known prominent clan in Huaxia and held considerable sway within the Huaxia police circles.

The guests who came to congratulate were mostly friends and relatives of the Su and Tang families, along with some business partners who had dealings with both families and sought to use this opportunity to strengthen their relationships with the two elite families.

Su Hongyuan’s third son, Su Licheng, Su Yifei’s father, along with his wife Jiang Shan, their children, and some of the Su Family’s direct relatives, stood at the estate’s main entrance to receive the myriad of guests.

Though Su Licheng himself was a classic playboy who indulged in the pleasures of life, both of his children were extremely outstanding, inheriting the best traits from their parents.

His son, Su Yifei, was a business prodigy, and there was a high possibility he would become the Su Family’s next head.

His daughter, Su Linglong, was intelligent and cultured, with an ethereal quality and stunning beauty; it was yet uncertain which fortunate young master would be able to marry her.

At this moment, Su Linglong stood gracefully beside her mother Jiang Shan, clad in a red dress symbolizing celebration, a smile playing on her lips, charming as a flower, drawing frequent glances from many male guests.

As guests passed by Su Licheng and the others, they greeted with either a fist salute or a handshake, offering a "Congratulations" along with a few pleasantries, after which they were led by the Su Family’s direct relatives to sit at the prearranged tables on the lawn inside the Su Family courtyard.

The birthday banquet for Old Master Su and the engagement ceremony of Su Yifei and Tang Ya would take place here on this lawn.

At the moment, nearly a hundred tables and chairs were set upon the freshly trimmed lawn, surrounded by many colorful balloons, adorned with vibrant floral arrangements. A well-known domestic band hired by the Su Family was playing light and melodious music, contributing to the festive atmosphere.

Around nine in the morning, hundreds of guests had gradually arrived and taken their seats.

Many of the guests were acquainted with one another. They either stood or sat, engaging in lively discussions or whispering amongst themselves, causing quite a commotion on the spacious lawn.

Standing outside the main gate to receive guests, Su Linglong occasionally glanced at her watch, then looked into the distance as though awaiting someone’s arrival, appearing indifferent to some of the male guests who, harboring affection, approached to chat with her.

"Linglong, what’s the matter with you? When guests talk to you, you barely pay them any heed... Your every word and action now represent the image of the Su Family! You must be careful!"

Jiang Shan saw that her daughter was preoccupied and, without knowing what was bothering her, frowned and softly chided her.

"I...I’m fine...I understand, Mom, I will be careful!"

Facing her mother’s reproach, the normally obedient and filial Su Linglong withdrew her gaze, her pretty face once again lighting up with a smile as she warmly greeted the guests.

With the sound of brakes, a limited-edition red Ferrari raced up and stopped in the parking lot. From it emerged a strikingly beautiful woman dressed in a red OL suit, striding energetically towards the entrance of the Su Family home.

The ravishing beauty had an innate seductive charm about her, and every frown and smile revealed an allure that turned heads and captivated souls. Any man who glanced her way would feel a primitive surge of possessiveness, wishing they could pin her down and ravage her without restraint.

Su Yifei and Su Linglong both brightened at the sight of the stunning woman, then moved forward to greet her with joyful expressions.

"President Xia, welcome! Your presence amidst your busy schedule brings great honor to our Su Family!"

Su Yifei approached the gorgeous woman, shook her hand, and said with a smile.

The stunning lady was none other than Xia Chenyu, the president of Beauty Company. She had delegated her company duties to her personal secretary Zhao Xiaomeng and the sales department manager Wu Xiuyun, driving herself to the Su Family Estate to attend Su Yifei’s engagement ceremony.

"Young Master Su is one of our major shareholders at Beauty Company and also a friend of mine. How could I miss your engagement ceremony? I’m not late, am I?"

Xia Chenyu said with a smile.

Su Yifei laughed heartily and replied, "Not late at all! Not late at all! Honestly, I’m delighted that you could come, President Xia!"

"Sister Chenyu, you’ve arrived?"

Linglong, who stood next to her brother, took a step forward and greeted Chenyu with a smile.

Linglong and Chenyu had known each other for a while, but it wasn’t until Linglong was summoned by Fang Bai to Yanjing to practice the Offensive and Defensive Great Formation he had taught them that she discovered the renowned president of Beauty Company, Xia Chenyu, was also one of Fang Bai’s intimate confidantes, just like herself.

Linglong had no schemes or jealousy in her heart; she just hoped to have a place in Fang Bai’s heart, and her "live and let live" personality made her extremely popular among Fang Bai’s circle of close female friends.

Chenyu walked up to Linglong, took her hand, and appraised her for a moment before saying with a laugh, "Linglong, you look so pretty today! Be careful not to upstage your future sister-in-law at the engagement ceremony!"

Linglong giggled and said, "That won’t happen, my future sister-in-law is even prettier than me, right, big brother?"

Su Yifei, certain that he wouldn’t offend his sister for the sake of his future wife, hastily replied, "Both of you are beautiful! Equally beautiful!"

"Sister Chenyu, has he... has he not arrived yet? I sent him an invitation the other day!"

After exchanging pleasantries with Chenyu, Linglong couldn’t help but ask in a low voice.

Chenyu looked at Linglong with a teasing smile.

Linglong blushed and stomped her foot, "It’s Fang Bai... You know very well who I’m talking about, Sister Chenyu!"

Chenyu chuckled, "Oh, Fang Bai! I’m not sure when he’ll be here... Mmm, he should be arriving soon, I guess!"

As they spoke, an unremarkable black sedan pulled up in the parking area ahead. Dressed in a rare black suit, Fang Bai got out of the car and walked briskly towards them.