"Okay." Hardly had Jin Beibei finished her sentence when Xiao Chen picked up a rabbit leg from the waiter's plate and stuffed it into Jin Beibei's mouth.
"It's delicious!" Jin Beibei complimented while eating, "Cousin-in-law, you should eat it too!"
Old Master Cheng and the other important guests walked into the banquet hall at this moment, too. Next to him was Master Jin. The two families were actually somewhat related.
Jin Beibei's mother and Cheng Mengying's mother were biological sisters. They were both from the Zhu family. It was also because of that that Master Jin came here in person.
As for the seniors of the other families, they did not come. After all, it was unnecessary for them to come to celebrate the birthday of a junior like Cheng Mengying.
The moment Old Master Cheng entered the banquet hall, he saw Xiao Chen and Jin Beibei who were feasting by the table. However, since Master Jin was right next to him, it was inappropriate for him to say anything.
Besides, he had known Jin Beibei for a long time. Therefore, he would not say anything at this moment. He merely said, "Beibei and Xiao Chen seem to be getting along quite well, don't they?"
In fact, it was also a test. Earlier, when the Jin family made an ambiguous announcement, Old Master Cheng was quite confused about the Jin family's attitude, too!
Although the two families were somewhat related, not to mention that they were relatives, even if it was a marriage based on mutual interests, it was not realistic to think that they could learn each other's plans and secrets in such a way.
Therefore, Old Master Cheng was quite suspicious about Master Jin's purpose of supporting Xiao Chen. Was it because Jin Beibei and Xiao Chen got along well? Although it was not beneficial for a lady from a noble family to marry a useless young master like Xiao Chen who had been driven out of the family, Gold Fur Lion was a maverick who did not play by the rules at all. Nobody knew what he was thinking.
"Oh, he's been getting along quite well. Isn't Xiao Chen Mengyan's follower? How could he not be with Bei Bei every day? "Elder Jin's reply was a little vague, and couldn't even be considered an answer.
Old Master Cheng nodded and didn't say anything else. They were all smart people. Seeing that Old Master Cheng didn't want to say more, they let it go.
The banquet began. Accompanied by the grand entrance music, Cheng Mengying stepped onto the stage, and the emcee kept saying auspicious words. In fact, the birthday banquet of a big family seemed to be a birthday celebration, but in fact, it was a gathering for these upper-class people to build relationships and discuss cooperation.
The Cheng family also had the same goal. Some of the families and forces that had more or less contact with the Cheng family were all present. Cheng Zhongming and Cheng Zhongfan shuttled among the guests, accumulating connections for the Cheng family …
"Guests, please present your birthday gifts!" said the emcee.
Those who could present birthday gifts on the stage were all important people. As for those who were not important, no matter how rich they were or how good their gifts were, they were not qualified to go on the stage! At this time, in addition to the children of the big families in Songning, some small families that had close cooperation with the Cheng family were qualified to go on the stage.
Jin Beibei gave Cheng Mengying a doll. After she went on the stage, she didn't come down. Instead, she accompanied Cheng Mengying and helped Cheng Mengying take care of those gifts. This was also requested by Cheng Mengying in advance. Jin Beibei was the first to go on the stage, so that she could help her.
Shen Jingxuan gave Cheng Mengying a crystal corsage. Soon, it was Cao Yuliang's turn to present flowers on the stage! Regarding Cao Yuliang being ranked in front of Lou Zhenming, Lou Zhenming was actually very helpless about this. But who asked the Lou Family to be the last of the Nine Families?
Without Xiao Chen's good idea, Lou Zhenming would definitely be very depressed. However, he was not depressed at this moment. Instead, he was looking forward to it!
Thanks to Xiao Chen's help, Lou Zhenming felt lucky. If he hadn't asked for Xiao Chen's help, he would have gone on the stage after Cao Yuliang presented flowers. In that case, he would not have been outstanding at all.
But now …
Cao Yuliang took out the "flowers" from the box with a smile on his face, and then walked quickly in the direction of the stage.
Xiao Chen had set up an illusion casually. Therefore, Cao Yuliang did not notice that there was something wrong with the flowers in his hand at all.
He held his head high and went on the stage excitedly. Then, he knelt on one knee, raised the "flowers" high above his head, and said with a serious expression, "Mengying, on this important day, I'm giving you a bouquet of flowers. The flowers represent my heart. There are thousands of words that I want to say, but I don't want to say it …"
Cheng Mengying frowned. It was actually normal to give flowers on a birthday, but there was something wrong with the way Cao Yuliang presented the flowers. It was obviously a gesture. Wasn't it a gesture to propose?
If Cheng Mengying accepted it, did it mean that she had agreed to Cao Yuliang's proposal? If she refused in front of so many people, it would be inappropriate for Cheng Mengying to do that.
She took a look at Jin Beibei. Fortunately, Jin Beibei came up to help her. Otherwise, it would be troublesome!
That was actually Cao Yuliang's plan. If he presented the flowers in such a way, Cheng Mengying would have to accept it. Later, there would be more important scenes. At that time, Cao Yuliang's father would propose to the Cheng family on behalf of the Cao family!
"Oh, Xiao Liangzi, the flowers are not so good. They look so ugly. But for the sake of your sincerity, I'll accept them reluctantly!" Jin Beibei took the flowers from Cao Yuliang's hand casually!
Ugly? How could it be? These are imported roses delivered by air. Besides, why did you accept them? Cao Yuliang was about to refute her, but he found that the flowers in Jin Beibei's hand were not imported roses at all … What kind of weird flowers were they?
"Huh? Why do they smell like green onions? " Jin Beibei suddenly spoke. She picked up Cao Yuliang's flowers and sniffed them carefully. Then, she suddenly burst into laughter. "Cousin Mengying, Cao Yuliang gave you a bunch of green onions!"
Cheng Mengying had smelled the scent of green onions just now. She thought that Cao Yuliang did not brush his teeth after eating green onions. She did not expect that Cao Yuliang would give her a bunch of green onions!
"This … is not mine …" Cao Yuliang was truly baffled. It was impossible. When he stepped onto the stage just now, he clearly saw a bunch of roses. How did they turn into green onions?
"Oh, Cao Yuliang, thank you for your gift." Cheng Mengying nodded. "Beibei, take them home and ask Xiao Chen to cook."
"Okay, okay. Beibei loves sea cucumbers with green onions! Liangzi, bring some more sea cucumbers here tomorrow! "said Jin Beibei.
"Okay …" Cao Yuliang nodded in a daze. He did not know what to say.
"Hahahahaha!" The guests below the stage all found it funny. However, who did not know Cao Yuliang's identity? They did not dare to laugh casually at this moment. However, Lou Zhenming was different. He and Cao Yuliang were sworn enemies. Naturally, he did not mind mocking him!
"Who?!" Hearing the ear-piercing laughter, Cao Yuliang trembled all over. He turned around, only to see Lou Zhenming convulsing with laughter!
Lou Zhenming! It must be Lou Zhenming! Cao Yuliang gnashed his teeth. He did not doubt it at all. It was definitely him. Why didn't he think of it before? He should have been more vigilant.
Since someone started to laugh, the other guests also laughed. Anyway, the law did not punish the masses!
Hearing the guests below the stage laughing, Cao Yuliang felt that he had no face to continue. He could only postpone the proposal for a while.
At least, he had to get off the stage to appease the people's mockery. However, who could tell him what was going on? It was a rose. How did it turn into a green onions? The packaging of the flowers was chosen by him, but the thing inside was different …
After getting off the stage in low spirits, Lou Zhenming went up to present the flowers with his head held high. Although it was Jin Beibei who received the flowers on his behalf, Lou Zhenming felt that he was more respected than Cao Yuliang …
Then, it was time for the group meal. Cheng Mengying and Jin Beibei also got off the stage and sat beside Xiao Chen and Shen Jingxuan. Cao Yuliang also adjusted his mood. Seeing Cheng Mengying, he said with an apologetic smile, "Mengying, I was just joking. Please don't mind me …"
At this moment, he could not blame it on Lou Zhenming. Firstly, he had no evidence. Secondly, it would be troublesome to explain. He might as well say that it was a joke.
"Oh, it's nothing. I happened to run out of green onions at home. Your gift came just in time." Cheng Mengying nodded.
"Don't forget the sea cucumber," Jin Beibei reminded him.
"Haha, I won't," Cao Yuliang said hurriedly.
The awkwardness from before was barely resolved. Cao Yuliang hurriedly called out to his father, who was not far away.
"Everybody, please be quiet. Mr. Cao Lianli of the Cao family in Songning has something important to announce!" At this moment, the voice of the emcee came.
Cao Lianli had informed the Cheng family in advance. Although the Cheng family did not agree directly, they agreed to let him announce this news publicly!
Hearing that the second-generation member of the Cao family wanted to announce something, the whole place became quiet at once.
"Dear guests and friends from well-known families, good evening! I'm Cao Lianli of the Cao family in Songning. On this beautiful night, on the beautiful occasion of Miss Cheng Mengying's 20th birthday, I have something important to announce to you!
On this special occasion, on behalf of the Cao family, I formally propose a marriage to the Cheng family! My son, Cao Yuliang, is Miss Cheng Mengying's classmate. They are childhood sweethearts! Although I can't guarantee that my son is a talented young man, he is young and promising. I hope that Old Master Cheng can agree to this marriage, "Cao Lianli said in a tone that was neither servile nor overbearing.
"Well … Cao Yuliang, I know this young man. He has the strength of Stage 3 Internal Force. He is indeed a talented young man. It is no exaggeration. He is much stronger than some useless young masters. Besides, he has endured for so many years, so he is very smart!" Old Master Cheng nodded with a smile. However, he did not give a clear answer about the marriage.
He did not deny it, nor did he affirm it. However, his attitude made Cao Yuliang feel relieved! As long as Old Master Cheng did not reject it explicitly, it meant that there was still hope. Otherwise, if Old Master Cheng did not like it, he could just reject it directly. There was no need to say that!
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