More and more people gathered in the Qiu family's manor.
It was originally just a family dinner, but there were hundreds of people attending.
Among them, there are quite a few people from the Qiu family, and almost all of the core members of the family number 70 or 80 have come here.
Many guests were socializing with each other.
"What's going on today? Why did the Qiu family suddenly send out invitations?"
"Yes, the Qiu family has always been low-key. Family affairs are even more secretive. This time they actually invited us to attend the family dinner."
"But looking at all the people present, they are all good friends of the Qiu family. It seems reasonable for them to come to the family dinner, but there are too many outsiders at this family dinner."
"I heard that it seems to be related to Zi Ling. It seems that she is going to get engaged and married."
"Really? That's a great joyous event, but isn't it a little too early? I remember Zi Ling had her twentieth birthday party last December. She's only twenty-one this year."
"Who knows..."
A group of people were whispering, and Lin Youfu was walking happily among the crowd. He often took the cakes around him and ate them proudly, thinking in his heart: These are all big shots. I never thought that I, Lin Youfu, could participate in a banquet of this level in my lifetime.
Behind him, Qiu Ziling listened to the heated discussions around her and confirmed her understanding. Her face became worse and worse, and she muttered in her heart: No, no. My father will never let me marry that guy. Not only is he ugly, but he also has poor taste. Not only does he have poor taste, but he also looks arrogant. Not only does he look arrogant, but he also makes me uncomfortable.
People were socializing with each other, but each had their own thoughts. But today was a big day after all, so everyone had a smile on their face.
Only the protagonist Qiu Ziling was unhappy.
"Zi Ling! Congratulations, I heard that you are getting married today. It happened so fast that I don't even have time to prepare a gift for you." At this time, a tall and beautiful woman came over from a distance, holding a glass of red wine and asked.
Sighing, Qiu Ziling pouted and walked over, looking at the tall beauty and said, "Sister Ziran, you are such a joke. You are not even married, how can I rush you to get married? Don't listen to these people's nonsense, it's simply not true."
If Yu Sheng were here, he would definitely be surprised to find that it was Tang Ziran.
Tang Ziran smiled and said mysteriously, "Don't hide it from me. I saw Butler Liu when I came here. He was preparing a wedding ring. You said this occasion was not prepared for you, but for me?"
This sentence immediately made Qiu Ziling fall into the valley. With a sigh, Qiu Ziling frowned and said, "Sister Ziran, what do you think we should do about this? I just met that guy today. If my father really wants me to get married, then I... or I will run away now, anyway..."
"Hush!" Tang Ziran quickly raised a finger and shook it, saying very seriously, "Silly girl, do you think we are ordinary girls who can marry whoever we want? Our survival is due to the prosperity of our family. If you run away now, it would be equivalent to betraying the Qiu family. Even if you are the eldest daughter of the Qiu family, but you have caused such a big mess, I am afraid you will not be able to stay in the Qiu family in the future."
"If you can't stay, then don't stay. I don't want to stay either!" Qiu Ziling stomped her feet in anger.
However, Tang Ziran smiled, shook his head and said, "That's true, but it's not up to us. Not only you, but everyone in the family is contributing in different ways. You are still too young. Do you think there is a place for you in this world if you don't stay in the Qiu family? The higher the status of the Qiu family, the higher the treatment you enjoy. Your future enemies will be as strong as they are, and will be as cruel to you. They will never let go of a member of the Qiu family who loses the protection of the Qiu family."
With a sudden shudder, Qiu Ziling pouted and said, "I really envy you, Sister Ziran, for being a musician at such a young age. Your Tang family didn't force you to do anything."
"I..." Tang Ziran took a sip of red wine, chuckled and shook his head, "It's just that my time has not come yet. Musician? In a family of our level, even world-class musicians are worthless. In the final analysis, music is at best a product that comes out after a meal. And in the struggle between families, only strength is the hard truth."
Gritting her teeth, Qiu Ziling gritted her teeth and said, "Then we can only give in? Marry someone we don't like."
With a faint smile, Tang Ziran shook it and looked at the rippling water inside and said, "There are many people in this world who are together because they like each other, but it doesn't mean they are happy. There are also many people who are together because they met by chance, but it doesn't mean they are unhappy. You have to believe that you are the eldest daughter of the Qiu family. Even if it is the most unfortunate, it is just marrying someone you don't like. After marriage, you will still have the power and influence of the Qiu family, and your life will hardly change much."
"Ah..." Qiu Ziling said irritably, holding her head, "Really, I can't be as open-minded as Sister Ziran. I just want to marry someone I like."
"That's because you are still young. When you grow up, you will understand that you will like many people in your life. Do you have to be with every one of them and marry every one of them? Or do you want to open a harem and house them all? Do you want others to agree?" Tang Ziran chuckled.
"I really don't understand. Can't people live a more relaxed life?" Qiu Ziling said helplessly.
"Easy?" Tang Ziran took a sip of red wine and said calmly, "Maybe not!"
At this time, a butler walked up behind Qiu Ziling and said respectfully, "Miss, the master asked you to change your clothes and prepare for the next ceremony."
"I won't go, I won't go..." Qiu Ziling said repeatedly.
The young lady was about to lose her temper, but the housekeeper immediately said, "The master said that if the young lady loses her temper and refuses to cooperate, then all of her collections will be thrown out. Please think twice."
It was like a bolt from the blue. Qiu Ziling said without any hesitation: "Then Sister Ziran, I'll leave first!"
With a helpless smile, Tang Ziran left with the red wine glass.
…
At this moment, a group of housekeepers began to get busy.
Three minutes later, Qiu Xiongyi and Yu Sheng walked out side by side.
“It’s actually him! Young boss, why is he here? It seems like he is the protagonist today…” Tang Ziran in the audience was slightly stunned, looking at Yu Sheng on the stage in complete disbelief, he didn’t expect that he would be the protagonist today.
Everyone also noticed the protagonist Yu Sheng.
They walked to a platform set up in the middle of the manor, and saw Qiu Xiongyi picked up the microphone, obviously preparing to announce something.
Suddenly, the huge manor fell silent, and everyone walked towards the stage in the manor tacitly.
In this situation, few people are not observant and attentive. They naturally know that the gathering of so many people today is definitely not a friendly gathering, but something big to be announced.
Seeing people gathering around, Qiu Xiongyi began to speak politely: "First of all, I would like to thank everyone present for coming to my Qiu family on this festive day. I, Qiu Xiongyi, feel honored that you are here. Today is my daughter's big day, and you are all friends of my Qiu family, so I specially asked everyone to come and witness this beautiful moment in your busy schedule..."
(End of this chapter)