1 Chapter 1: Birthday Banquet (1)_1

"I guard you through the night, in exchange for your eternal devotion!"

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A City!

In the luxurious revolving restaurant of Shangri-La Hotel, all the prestigious families of high society were gathered.

The melodious cello, the extravagant crystal chandeliers, the glittering and expensive-looking society ladies in their jewels, and the well-dressed gentlemen in their suits all mingled, exchanging pleasantries and enjoying witty conversations, all displaying wealth and privilege.

Today marked the seventieth birthday of the Ye family's matriarch. Besides the Ye family's long-standing friends, top business figures from A City, as well as government officials, hurried over to celebrate with the intention of building a connection with the Ye clan.

Some parents viewed this feast as the perfect networking platform, hoping their daughters would catch the eye of someone from a wealthy family and secure a match that would bring prestige.

Consequently, everyone's thoughts were unanimously centered on the sole heir to the Ye Corporation—Ye Che.

"Madam, it's been two years, but you're still as hearty and robust as ever," said a middle-aged man in a tailored black suit, exuding dignity and formality even past the age of forty.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the man turned his head to look at the young girl beside him and laughed, "Ziqing, haven't you been pestering me to bring you to the banquet, to see Madam Ye in person? Now that you're here, why are you at a loss for words?"

Xu Ziqing coyly poked the man's arm and complained in a soft voice, "Dad, look at what you're saying. I'm just too excited to see my idol. You shouldn't put your daughter on the spot like that..."

Madam Ye was immediately amused upon hearing this, "You girl, always know how to cheer me up. I'm already seventy, what kind of idol could I be!"

Xu Ziqing immediately feigned surprise, "What? You're seventy?"

"Does it not seem so?" The old lady, too, was confused by her reaction.

Xu Ziqing nodded sincerely, "Of course not. In my view, you only look a little over fifty..." As she spoke, she fearlessly took the old lady's arm and tenderly shook it, "Grandma, do you have some secret to keeping young? How do you manage to look so youthful? Your skin is so good, your complexion so rosy. If you stood next to my mom, anyone would think you're sisters..."

Dressed in an elegant, white, strapless gown and standing tall and graceful, plus her sweet, irresistible charm and a well-to-do family background, Madam Ye took an instant liking to her.

Doting on her, she tapped Xu Ziqing's nose and praised with a beaming smile, "You little girl, not only have you grown more beautiful in the ten years since I saw you last, but your sweet talk has also gotten much better, thoroughly delighting this old lady."

Continuing, she turned to the middle-aged man, admiration in her eyes, "President Xu, you are truly blessed. Your son is an outstanding student from A University, set to study abroad next month, and your daughter is so lovely and charming. Admirable, indeed."

"Ah, not like our family's Ye Che, who does nothing but idle about and always argues with me."

Though Madam Ye's words were a reprimand, the affection in her gaze was unmistakable.

After all, the Ye family had only one heir for three generations, and Ye Che was the sole, rightful successor...

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