Ming Zhi Rou also quickly adjusted her exquisite evening gown, lifted her chin, and looked towards the crowded direction.
Under the dazzling lights.
A tall figure strode into the banquet.
He was dressed in a light blue suit, his face as if carved by divine craftsmanship, handsome and elegant, captivating with just a single glance.
The straight-cut trousers accentuated his long, straight legs.
He walked step by step into the banquet.
Yet, it felt as though he was walking on everyone's heartstrings.
Whether male or female, young or old.
Their hearts seemed to pound uncontrollably with his every movement.
"It's Jiang Qing! Jiang Qing!"
"Ahhh! Jiang Qing is here too! Did the Shang family even invite Jiang Qing to celebrate their young master's birthday?"
"Is this the joy of being the richest man in the country? They can even get Jiang Qing to come!"
Amidst the crowd, a socialite couldn't help but scream.
One by one, they clutched their hearts, appearing on the verge of fainting.
Jiang Qing.
An international superstar, at the pinnacle of his fame.
He was the kind of top-tier celebrity who reached the peak the moment he debuted and had remained there ever since.
Unlike Ming Huai Zhi, the second young master of the Ming family, who was only a top-tier celebrity for a year.
The appearance of Jiang Qing.
Signified a legend in the entertainment industry.
Almost no one in Xia Country didn't know him.
Not to mention his fame internationally.
Furthermore, this Jiang Qing was extremely capricious.
No one knew his background.
Yet, he could "act recklessly" within the entertainment industry.
He didn't need to worry about the unwritten rules of the entertainment world at all.
He could do whatever he pleased, acting on his whims.
Let alone attending the birthday banquet of the eldest young master of the richest family in Xia Country.
Even if a high-ranking figure invited him, Jiang Qing would dare to decline if he wasn't willing.
No one dared to retaliate against Jiang Qing.
Now, seeing Jiang Qing appear here.
How could anyone present not be shocked, not scream?
"Jiang Qing... why did he come..."
Ming Huai Zhi's eyes widened as he stared blankly at Jiang Qing's unrestrained demeanor.
The reason he had poured his heart and soul into the entertainment industry.
Was precisely because of Jiang Qing.
Clearly... Jiang Qing was seven or eight years younger than him.
But when he first watched Jiang Qing's movies, saw his interviews, he developed a dream of becoming an actor.
It could be said that Jiang Qing was his idol.
He was the goal he had always strived for.
He never expected that one day, he would actually meet Jiang Qing in person!
Jiang Qing in person looked even younger, even more handsome, like a god.
Could he ask Jiang Qing... for an autograph, a photo?
"Wait..."
"Didn't they say... the eldest young master of the Shang family has arrived?"
Why was it Jiang Qing, that legend of the entertainment industry, who had arrived?
Where was the eldest young master of the Shang family?
Everyone stared behind Jiang Qing.
But at the entrance, it was indeed only Jiang Qing.
Just then.
The voice of the Shang family patriarch, transmitted through the microphone to the entire banquet hall.
"I am deeply honored that all of you have come to attend my son's birthday banquet."
"I can tell that many people present are my son's fans. Thank you for your support of my son's career. As a father, I am also deeply honored."
"Next, please have my son—Shang Jiang Qing, say a few words to everyone."
A spotlight shone on Jiang Qing.
The handsome and elegant youth, who was the focus of everyone's gaze, stepped onto the massive stage that had been erected.
For a moment, the entire banquet hall exploded.
The international top superstar Jiang Qing, was actually the eldest young master of the richest family in Xia Country, Shang Jiang Qing?!
The Ming family, like everyone else, was utterly shocked.
Father Ming immediately turned to Ming Zhi Rou: "Didn't you say the eldest young master of the Shang family once pursued you?"
Ming Zhi Rou looked intently at Shang Jiang Qing's handsome face: "Yes, he is the eldest young master of the Shang family."
"Why didn't you tell us from the start that Jiang Qing was the eldest young master of the Shang family!" Father Ming questioned sternly.
Ming Zhi Rou pouted her lips slightly, feeling a little wronged: "You never asked..."
Besides, they never had the opportunity to interact with Jiang Qing, or the eldest young master of the Shang family.
She had only mentioned it in passing; at school, the eldest young master of the Shang family seemed to have taken a liking to her, but because she didn't give a definitive answer, he left school heartbroken.
Even she couldn't contact the eldest young master of the Shang family.
Moreover, at that time, her six brothers doted on her excessively.
They were reluctant to share her with another man.
So, none of them had taken it too seriously.
After that, it was naturally impossible to specifically bring up the topic of Jiang Qing being the eldest young master of the Shang family.
"Never mind, it's not important!" Father Ming was too lazy to dwell on the past. He quickly grabbed Ming Zhi Rou's arm and pushed her forward, "Hurry and go talk to young master Shang!"
Since the eldest young master of the Shang family had once liked Ming Zhi Rou.
If Ming Zhi Rou proactively approached him now.
It would surely evoke the eldest young master Shang's memories!
"As soon as you appear, the eldest young master Shang will surely relive the good old days." Father Ming's eyes no longer concealed his ambition. "Zhi Rou, if necessary, if it can save the Ming family, you can make a sacrifice, understand?"
Moreover, this wasn't exactly a sacrifice.
To catch the eye of the eldest young master Shang.
To become the woman of the richest family in the country!
It would not only save the Ming family but also allow her to soar and become the daughter-in-law of the richest family in the country!
Father Ming's grip on Ming Zhi Rou's arm tightened, his voice lowered, becoming more ominous and sinister: "I'm telling you, everything you have, the Ming family gave it to you. Your ability to stand here is also thanks to the Ming family."
"You'd better not play any tricks! Otherwise, I can bring you out from there, and I can send you back in!"
His last words, every single one, were filled with threat.
Ming Zhi Rou's eyes flickered.
She nodded obediently: "I understand, Father."
But in her heart, she sneered.
Once she was with Shang Jiang Qing.
Would she still need to fear his threats?
The current Ming family was already struggling to cope with its own affairs.
How could they possibly have the ability to send her back in?
Ming Zhi Rou slowly raised her eyes, looking at the youth who was surrounded by countless people as if he were the moon in a galaxy of stars, with socialites who even she couldn't get close to, screaming wildly around Shang Jiang Qing.
She took a deep breath.
Slowly, she curved a sweet smile.
She would just walk over like this.
Then, in front of those people, greet the eldest young master of the Shang family.
Let those socialites who had once mocked her...
Look at her with envy as she stood by the eldest young master Shang's side.
How she would become the most dazzling and radiant person at the entire banquet!
Ming Zhi Rou strode forward with confident steps.
Emerging from the darkness.
Dragging her sparkling dress, she swayed gracefully.
Just as she was about to reach the front row, still ten steps away from the eldest young master Shang.
She saw the extremely handsome and elegant youth suddenly lift his eyes, as if meeting her gaze...