Chapter 235 (1/2)
Chapter 235: The Baffled Matchmaker
Li Ziyu did not come alone; she was accompanied by numerous people, all tasked with ensuring the security of the banquet.
Although conflicts are rare at such gatherings, as the heads of families usually bring their own entourage, these bodyguards and attendants typically do not enter the banquet hall itself but stay in a separate rest area.
Seeing Li Ziyu’s convoy pull up downstairs, Xia Shiyu wanted to go down to meet her but was stopped by Su Lin, “Xiaoyu, what are you doing? There are several cars behind her, and she has a lot of official business to attend to. We shouldn’t bother her right now.”
As expected, Xia Shiyu saw a bodyguard get out to open the door for Li Ziyu, and cars stopped one after another as a group of people disembarked and entered in succession.
“Su Lin, they all look so fierce, have they killed many people?” Xia Shiyu asked.
Su Lin laughed, “What, are you scared?”
“I’m not scared at all. Sister Ziyu’s people are our people. What do I have to be afraid of?” Xia Shiyu replied.
Su Lin nodded, “Well said. You should try to get closer to Ziyu in the future.”
Xia Shiyu nodded in agreement.
As the time to enter the venue approached, more cars started arriving at the entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel. People from all over the country were there, and some acquaintances exchanged greetings at the entrance.
“Xiaoyu, what are you staring at the entrance for?”
“I’m waiting for Xiaowan, Yanyan, and Sister Xiaoyue. I wonder when they’ll arrive.”
Su Lin patted her head, “The entry has started; they should be here soon.”
“Mm-hm~!!”
As more people entered, the heavyweight guests finally began to arrive. Two luxurious fleets of cars slowly stopped at the entrance, and Su Lin recognized Wang Tao from the Shanghai Wang family and Jiang Ruoxi.
Today, Jiang Ruoxi ditched her usual youthful and fiery attire for a black spaghetti strap dress that left her pale collarbones and perfect right-angle shoulders bare, attracting several lingering glances, even from some older men who discreetly sized her up.
Of course, Su Lin was no exception.
Jiang Ruoxi, arm in arm with a man in his forties who had an imposing presence, walked with a commanding stride. It was clear without guessing that he was her father. Rumor had it he had served in the military, and it showed.
The air of a military man is instantly recognizable, and although her father had been in business for many years, his innate demeanor had not faded.
Jiang Ruoxi frowned upon seeing Wang Tao, then entered the hotel with Jiang Fengyi.
The Shanghai Wang family seemed somewhat displeased, but they could do nothing. After all, the other was a top-tier family, and the Wang family was still somewhat lacking.
They could only watch helplessly as Jiang Ruoxi and her entourage walked in.
“Dad~! I’ll be on my own after going upstairs.”
Jiang Fengyi laughed, “Go ahead, you young people should mingle. Now that your engagement is canceled, this banquet is a good chance to see if there’s a suitable match.”
Jiang Ruoxi protested playfully, “Dad, what are you talking about? I’m not thinking of marrying yet.”
“You’re already twenty-four, soon to be twenty-five. Do you think you can keep delaying?” Jiang Fengyi sighed. “I don’t know how you managed to get the Xiao family to propose the dissolution of the marriage. What about next time?”
“It’s better to find someone you like now than to have the elders set you up with someone you don’t like later.”
Seeing Jiang Ruoxi’s mood wasn’t great, Jiang Fengyi patted her shoulder, “It’s unavoidable, being born into such a family, you need to be prepared.”
“Go on, find your friends.”
Jiang Ruoxi’s spirits were not lifted by this conversation, but then she looked up and saw Su Lin and Xia Shiyu standing in the corridor.
Seeing Su Lin’s handsome profile and his gentle smile, Jiang Ruoxi envied Xia Shiyu. She had seen that doting and tender smile directed at his women many times.
“No wonder Ziyu was attracted to Su Lin. If such a man isn’t fickle, he’d be flawless.”