
The main residence of the Zhao family is a very traditional retro-style architectural building with an ancient and unique taste. Even the stairs extend from the first floor to the second floor.
From top to bottom, half of the place was used to build half a platform, then, the two stairs on the left and right were each extended from the platform and up to the corridors on both sides of the house.
Simultaneously with that voice, the crowd saw a white-haired but proud old man in a dark blue Tang suit walking slowly from the stairs on the left. When he reached the platform, he looked down at the crowd in a domineering position. He smiled faintly and said, “Thank you everyone for taking the time to attend my grand birthday banquet. Before the banquet starts, I want to introduce someone to you all first.”
"Introducing someone?" The crowd looked at each other. They were more or less astonished and curious about that person. Who was the person that the former Zhao family master wanted to introduce to everyone at the banquet with such solemnity?
When the former Zhao family master saw the reaction of the crowd, he was very satisfied and delighted. He lifted his head and shouted on the other side of the stairs, "Lin, get out and help me now."
'Lin ?!' Li Hongyu's heart gripped. He wondered if Lin was referring to Zhao Youlin. On second thought, he thought it was impossible for the former master who had just returned from abroad to meet the girl who did not even live in the Zhao family home. Moreover, she had just divorced Mu Tingfeng. What makes an abandoned woman with an unwanted boy so special that her former master will look up to her so deeply?
'It's not gonna be him. Yeah, it's definitely not him!’
Unfortunately, many things in this world are often so unexpected and let people off guard.
Right after the former Zhao family master spoke, the crowd heard rhythmic footsteps coming from the corridor on the second floor.
Shortly after, the crowd was greeted with the sight of a woman with an voluptuous figure.
The woman was a young woman in her twenties. She wore a bright red mermaid cheongsam, bare-shoulder and floor-high. A hemline of cheongsam spread across his chest that featured a silken phoenix like embroidered. He looked noble, elegant, flamboyant as well as classy.
Cheongsam had a slimming effect that accentuated the young woman's perfect curves. Her soft, silky straight hair is not too much of an accessory. They were simply tied with two gold-encrusted hairpins decorated with purple and blue gemstones, and paired with a pair of turquoise emerald earrings. The overall look is simple yet elegant and dignified.
He was wearing a pair of silver-colored open-heeled shoes. Each step on the wooden stairs let out a muffled sound, like a heavy hammer smashing into the hearts of the people present.
The young lady raised her head and showed her beautiful and graceful face. The corner of his lips slightly curved upwards. He looked confident yet inconspicuous, closed yet unpretentious. The shadow of himself was easily etched into one's heart and left unforgettable memories even with just a single glance.
However, all of these are his most interesting features. What captures one's soul is none other than his eyes.
They were deep and sparkling as if all the beauty in this world had fused within them. No one dared to look him in the eye, yet they could not resist the temptation to peek at him. As soon as they saw them, they were absorbed in it and that was the end of the world.
Li Hongyu's face was as white as cloth when she saw Zhao Youlin appear. His body swayed a little uncontrollably. He took a few steps back and almost tripped.
'How could that person be him?! How could that person be him?!’
Zhao Youxi was as surprised as she waited for Mu Tingfeng's reply expectantly.
The fact that Zhao Youxi met Mu Tingfeng tonight made her very excited. He thought this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that God had given him.
Zhao Youxi frowned, turned her head and looked towards, only to see Zhao Youlin walking down from the stairs in a fiery red dress.
Zhao Youxi's eyes blinked. He widened his eyes and looked at her in disbelief. 'When did Zhao Youlin become like this?! No, it's not him!’
Zhao Youxi looked at the woman who had attracted everyone's attention. His heart involuntarily gripped and a bad feeling crawled over him.
He looked over frantically to avoid his glamorous gaze. But, he stiffened right after he learned of the reaction of the person standing next to him by accident.
Mu Tingfeng lifted his head and looked at the woman who was slowly walking down the stairs. He still looked cold and there was no sign of emotion on his face. However, his eyes had betrayed his owner. They are filled with astonishment.
'No ... It shouldn't be like this! This guy hated that girl so much before, right?! Why is he looking at her like... Something must be wrong! Yes, something must be wrong!’
'Damn it, when did the Zhao family have such a beautiful woman? I can't believe I don't know about him. Yan, this woman looks fine, do you ..." 'Are you interested in him? If not, I will judge him.'
Ling Ran quietly swallowed the last half of the sentence into his stomach, only because he saw a trace of obsession in the eyes of the silent man next to him.
Indeed, Ye Yan was obsessed with that woman! One should know that Ye Yan had been so used to aristocratic circles for so many years like a fish in water. There was never a shortage of women around and volunteering to him. However, Ling Ran had never seen any seriousness from Ye Yan, let alone obsession.
The overly surprised Young Master Ling suddenly recalled what Ye Yan mentioned not too long ago. He was here just for someone. Could it be that someone…
Ling Ran subconsciously turned his head and looked at the woman who was highly respected by everyone but remained calm. One has to admit that this woman is really capable of driving the men obsessed with her to the point of going crazy.
By the time Nie Xingzhi arrived, he was coincidentally greeted by the sight of Zhao Youlin walking down the stairs. He suddenly stopped moving forward. A flash of surprise unwittingly flashed across his eyes behind the glasses.
'Geez, I just saw how nimble the girl was with her skills and didn't realize that she wasn't actually handsome. She looks so dashing when she dresses up.’
However, Nie Xingzhi was an old man who had experienced many great storms. So, she easily returned to her senses after a while of indulging her beauty compared to the young men.
He seemed to feel something so he raised his gaze and looked around. In her hopes, she saw a hint of astonishment in the eyes of the male guests, especially Mu Tingfeng and Ye Yan whom she had met before.
Nie Xingzhi whistled to himself. He glanced at Zhao Youlin again, but this time, there was a hint of new discovery in his eyes. 'I fear that the oldest young lady of the Zhao family will not have an easy life in the future.'
Zhao Youlin walked step by step. He then held the hand extended by his former master and slowly climbed to his side. He stood side by side with her, gracefully receiving the attention of the people present.
Immediately, everyone heard the foghorn sound of the former overlord of the Zhao family ringing throughout the main residence.
“Let me introduce to you all, she is my oldest granddaughter, Zhao Youlin. From today, he is the first heir of the Zhao family besides my eldest son.”