"Longteng Group, Second Young Master Long Zixiang has arrived!"

At this moment, a voice rang out.

Everyone immediately turned their gaze towards the entrance.

"Longteng Group is here?"

"Yes, even though Long Zhengkun didn't come personally, the fact that Second Young Master Long is here shows that Yun City's top Longteng Group is interested in partnering with the Chen Family."

"Oh, the Chen Family really is different now."

Some felt emotional, some envied, but more showed jealousy.

A small Chen Family that used to be on equal footing with them, how could it now gain the favor of Star Group?

But that's the way it is, and they couldn't do anything about it.

Chen Longxiang didn't expect Long Zixiang to come, and quickly went forward to greet him, "Second Young Master Long's presence truly brings glory to us!"

"Haha, no need to be so courteous. It's my honor to attend the old lady's birthday banquet!" Long Zixiang cupped his hands in salute, his demeanor like a gentle breeze, but he intentionally and unintentionally glanced towards Ye Guichen, a fierce look flashing deep in his eyes.

"Purple Gold Group, Miss Mu has arrived!" Another announcement rang out.

As the sound settled, the crowd erupted.

"Purple Gold Group? Did I hear that right?"

Purple Gold Group is the leading aristocrat of Qingzhou Province, even though the Long Family is top-ranked in Yun City, they're still a junior compared to Purple Gold Group.

The crowd started bustling.

The arrival of Purple Gold Group elevated the birthday banquet to its climax.

Even the old lady was so excited that she quickly stood up, "It's an honor for Lady Mu to attend in person!"

Miss Mu of Purple Gold Group, whose real name is Mu Qingshuang, is as beautiful as frost, a renowned talent in the business world and a remarkable woman.

It's said that Purple Gold Group has now become one of the top fifty largest enterprises in Hua Country, with assets exceeding ten billion, all due to Mu Qingshuang's efforts.

She is young, beautiful, and exceptionally talented, but has a cold personality, especially towards men, once proclaimed never to marry.

Moreover, any man who expressed even the slightest romantic interest in her would meet her hostility, with just a beating being considered mild.

Gradually, many speculated that Mu Qingshuang might have been abandoned by a man previously.

But it was just speculation as no one dared to really ask her about it.

In response to the old lady's excitement, Mu Qingshuang merely nodded slightly, her expression indifferent, "You're too kind, old lady."

She gestured casually.

Immediately, someone behind her presented a rectangular box.

The old lady quickly stepped forward to accept it personally, "It's already a great honor for Lady Mu to attend, how could I let you spend money?"

Mu Qingshuang said nothing, her eyes drifting, as if searching for someone.

Long Zixiang hesitated briefly, then stepped forward quickly, extending his hand and smiling at Mu Qingshuang, "Lady Mu, I'm Long Zixiang from Longteng Group. It's a great honor to meet you today..."

Before he could finish, Mu Qingshuang's eyes brightened as she seemed not to hear him, swiftly walking towards a corner with a gleeful look in her eyes, leaving Long Zixiang embarrassed and with an even darker expression.

Sitting in the corner were Chen Ziran's family.

Soon, Mu Qingshuang reached Ye Guichen, but her gaze fell on Chen Ziran, revealing a barely perceptible hostility.

"Is this Miss Chen Ziran?" Mu Qingshuang asked indifferently, but it inexplicably put pressure on Chen Ziran.

Before Chen Ziran could speak, her mother Lv Ping stood up, rubbed her hands on her clothes, and extended her hand to shake Mu Qingshuang's, "Lady Mu, do you know our Ziran?"

However, Mu Qingshuang didn't even glance at Lv Ping, leaving her awkwardly sitting back down.

Many people perked up their ears.

If it turned out that Chen Ziran knew Mu Qingshuang, many illogical things would suddenly make sense.

Chen Longxiang's heart tightened, thinking, "This is bad."

How could this be?

Could it be that the person behind Chen Ziran wasn't a man but Mu Qingshuang?

If that were true, then how could Chen Ziran's reputation be ruined today?

But Mu Qingshuang simply shook her head, "I don't know her. Meeting her today, she's just so-so."

Her tone suggested enmity.

After speaking, Mu Qingshuang gave Ye Guichen a wistful glance, then turned and sat down.

Chen Longxiang was overjoyed.

How wonderful.

Though he didn't know what Chen Ziran had done to offend Mu Qingshuang, confronting Chen Ziran today would indirectly please Mu Qingshuang.

No one noticed that as Mu Qingshuang turned away, Ye Guichen awkwardly touched his nose and sighed.

Chen Ziran glared strangely at Ye Guichen, whispering, "Do you know her?"

"Heh heh." Ye Guichen gave a perfunctory laugh, feeling both amused and troubled inside.

He didn't understand how Mu Qingshuang knew he was in Yun City and even came specifically.

Oh, fate.

"Chen Ziran, we've all given gifts to grandmother. Where's yours? Why haven't you brought it out?"

Suddenly, a sharp voice rang out, it was Chen Siyu.

She could hardly wait to target Chen Ziran.

Chen Ziran, busy these days, hadn't had time to prepare a gift, and quickly looked towards Ye Guichen.

She had entrusted Ye Guichen with preparing the gift.

Ye Guichen shrugged, took a gift box from beside his foot, and handed it to Chen Ziran.

"What's this?"

"A gift for the old lady." Ye Guichen smiled cunningly, not explaining further.

This gift is a surprise.

Inside, it contains something that could ruin Chen Longxiang.

Chen Siyu scoffed at the casually wrapped gift box, sneering, "What's the hold-up? Our Longxiang brother gave a Hundred Longevity Painting. I wonder if sister Ziran's gift is better than brother Longxiang's?"

As she spoke, she raised her brows at Chen Longxiang, "Right, Longxiang brother?"

Chen Longxiang proudly waved his hand as someone immediately unfurled a scroll.

"Grandmother, this Hundred Longevity Painting was found with great effort by your grandson. Though it's priceless, it's a token of my heart. I wish grandmother eternal life and longevity." Chen Longxiang knelt before the old lady, bowing respectfully.

The guests were instantly captivated by the scroll.

"Is this the Hundred Longevity Painting?"

"Oh my, it's said that this Hundred Longevity Painting dates back to the Southern Song Dynasty, drawn by the calligraphy master Liang Xicheng, worth a fortune!"

"Look, each longevity character has a different style, the symbolism is wonderful!"

The crowd discussed animatedly.

The old lady was beaming.

"Tut, flaunting a fake painting, what for?" Unexpectedly, amidst everyone's praise, Ye Guichen snorted disdainfully.

Immediately, everyone's attention was drawn to him.

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