"You're taking me?" the young man was a little flattered.
He had thought that with such an important invitation, they would bring others along, and he hadn't expected to be brought personally.
The middle-aged man hadn't intended to bring this person along initially. It was just that this young man had quite a knack with women. Many women, even knowing he was already involved, were still willing to lend him a hand. That eldest daughter of the Lin family had been single since that incident. After so many years, it was time for her to move on.
He predicted that this banquet might be held to select a suitor for the Lin family's eldest daughter. Of course, that eldest daughter was no ordinary person. As soon as there was even a whisper from the Lin family, the line of suitors would stretch overseas.
If this kid could catch the eye of the Lin family's eldest daughter, then he could share in some of the spoils.
"The head of the Lin family is the eldest daughter, Lin Yan. She's a genius. You can learn about her beforehand."
He had met that Miss Lin multiple times. Before that incident, the young lady had always been behind that person. Although she was beautiful, she had always been overlooked. After that incident, she had come out and turned the tide, taking over the reins of the Lin Group from her father and impressing everyone with her decisive actions.
As the middle-aged man spoke of Miss Lin, the young man felt a growing curiosity about her. His own business empire hadn't expanded much, and he was no match for the Lin Group. Moreover, with Miss Lin constantly flying around the world, he had never had the chance to interact with her. He wondered what kind of person she was to earn such praise from this man.
Although Lin Yan had returned from the laboratory, they had assigned her several bodyguards. Since the concoction was called "Junior Gene Evolution Fluid," it implied the existence of intermediate and even advanced versions. Even though Lin Yan had only brought this one out, they suspected she possessed others. She was a talent that needed to be protected.
Upon learning that the Lin family was hosting a banquet to announce Liang Minghao's return, they dispatched another team to handle security for the day.
After Lin Yan met Liang Minghao, they began discussing their wedding date. Although they had married countless times in other worlds, Liang Minghao was still looking forward to their wedding.
"I'll handle all the preparations, Yan Yan. You just need to be a beautiful bride." Liang Minghao knew Lin Yan disliked dealing with tedious matters. He had plenty of time now and could discuss wedding details with both families. This was something he had always looked forward to, and now he was willing to manage it all.
"Then I'll leave it to you. I'm looking forward to it." Liang Minghao understood Lin Yan intimately. They had lived together for so many years; he understood her better than she understood herself.
"You need to rest too. Don't show up at the banquet with dark circles under your eyes. This is my return banquet, and I want my beloved to stun everyone." Liang Minghao gently stroked Lin Yan's face. He knew why she was so busy. He was merely a background character in this world, and Lin Yan was just a white moonlight. In the face of fate, they were all outranked by the male protagonist. Therefore, they had to gain some leverage to contend against the male protagonist and destiny.
"Don't worry, it's mostly done. I'll get a good rest afterwards." Lin Yan leaned her face into his hand, feeling his warmth. It felt so good, he had finally returned.
On the day of the banquet, many people entered the estate where it was being held, carrying invitation codes and invitations. The banquet was held at one of the Lin family's estates, a sprawling property of over a hundred acres that the Lin family used for vacations. The banquet was held here for its privacy and high security. The Lin family's banquet was hastily arranged, and there was no specific theme announced. They only stated that something needed to be declared, leaving guests to whisper amongst themselves about what it could be. Some families with close ties to the Lin family were surrounded, hoping to glean some insider information. They did have some inkling, but it hadn't been confirmed. Seeing the Lin family make such a grand announcement now, it was likely true.
The Lin and Liang families appeared before the guests ten minutes before the banquet began. The Lin couple was accustomed to public view, appearing in public from time to time. However, the Liang couple hadn't been seen for a long time. Many people could no longer recall who they were, and newer generations certainly had no idea. They greeted all the arriving guests with smiles, while servers in uniform offered them fine wine. The banquet was a buffet, with long tables laden with delicious food. However, few guests were there for the food; most held a glass of wine, awaiting the Lin family's announcement of the banquet's purpose.
The young man, also known as the male protagonist Han Xi, stood in the hall with a glass of wine. He observed everyone, marveling at the Lin family's influence. Many here possessed considerable power and wealth behind them, individuals rarely seen otherwise, yet here they were, speaking humbly with the Lin family. This further solidified his resolve to curry favor with them.
The banquet had begun. Father Lin and Father Liang walked onto the raised platform in the center of the hall. Father Lin lightly tapped his glass, drawing everyone's attention. "I believe everyone is curious about today's banquet, as our Lin family hasn't hosted one in quite some time. We've invited everyone here today primarily to announce something..."
Those familiar with the Lin family saw Father Liang standing beside Father Lin and guessed that the rumors they had heard were true. Han Xi looked at Father Lin speaking on the stage, but his peripheral vision caught sight of a beauty. The beauty descended from upstairs as gracefully as the moon, bathing the room in a soft glow that inspired longing. Was this Miss Lin? Han Xi thought he heard his own heartbeat. At this moment, he was completely oblivious to the outside world, his eyes and heart focused solely on the Lin lady descending the stairs, even ignoring the escort standing beside her.
Father Lin and Father Liang announced Liang Minghao's recovery and that he would resume control of the Lin Group. Before the guests could react, they also announced the wedding date for the two of them. Han Xi finally snapped out of his enchantment. He had seen beautiful women before, and even with beauties surrounding him, he had never encountered a woman like her. To call Lin Yan beautiful was an understatement; he had seen more beautiful women, but her aura was truly unforgettable with just one glance. She was like the moon in the sky, unattainable yet desired. Who wouldn't want to embrace the moon?