Relatives and friends from all over the country and even all over the world filled the lobby, and everyone sat together in twos and threes.
Small talk, nonsense, relationship building, it was very lively.
Cheerful and melodious music resounded throughout the lobby, making the atmosphere of the birthday banquet very lively, filled with laughter and joy.
At Ying Yue's table, Ying Yue and Zi Xia were sitting together. Zi Xia's mother and several uncles were with them, as well as Zhao Yang's parents, Zhao Donglai and his wife.
Everyone was sitting next to Ying Yue, feeling somewhat restrained and unable to let go!
On the other hand, Zhao Donglai and Ying Yue were very familiar with each other, so they had a very good conversation, especially since Ying Yue had just rescued Zhao Yang, there were even more topics between them.
"Uncle, where is my cousin? Why don't you see anyone else?" Zi Xia suddenly asked.
Zhao Donglai chuckled, glanced at Ying Yue, and said, "Your cousin is busy with something and can't get away!"
"Are you so busy that you don't even have time for grandpa's birthday?"
Zi Xia was very surprised and said that her grandfather Ning Hongze had only two daughters in his life, so he loved them very much and loved them all. Naturally, he also doted on Zi Xia, Zhao Yang and the others.
I celebrated my grandpa’s birthday today, but Zhao Yang didn’t come, which is somewhat unjustifiable.
Zhao Donglai chuckled and said indifferently: "Your grandpa will live a long life. There will be many opportunities after his birthday, and work is the real thing!"
Zi Xia pursed her lips and said nothing.
Ying Yue smiled and explained: "I asked Zhao Yang to do the work!"
"you?"
Zi Xia glanced at Ying Yue in astonishment and was about to ask. At this moment, the music suddenly dropped and a hearty voice sounded.
"Dear guests, relatives and friends, good afternoon, everyone. Today is a day of good fortune, seven stars shining brightly, eighty-eight fortunes, long-lasting unity, perfection, good fortune, and boundless happiness and longevity.
We happily welcome Mr. Ning Hongze’s 69th birthday. I was entrusted by the birthday boy’s son-in-law, Mr. Zhao Donglai, to host the birthday banquet for Mr. Ning. I feel extremely honored.”
The host suddenly appeared on the stage and said happily.
"First of all, on behalf of all members of the Ning family, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you all...
Secondly, let us use warm applause to invite the birthday boy to his seat.
The birthday boy...has arrived!"
The whole place fell silent instantly. Everyone stood up and looked at the innermost seat of the lobby. They saw Mr. Ning Hongze, who was wearing a red shroud, walked out with the help of the butler, and then came to sit on the innermost table.
Those at the same table with him were Ning Hongtao, the fat old man and several other elderly people who were very important. They all had kind smiles on their faces, and they were all very happy.
"Next, let's invite the birthday boy's daughter..."
Under the auspices of the host, a series of procedures were carried out, including presenting birthday cakes, lighting birthday candles, and everyone singing happy birthday...
After all the tedious steps were completed, the host added: "Please invite the birthday star's juniors to pay homage to the birthday star and give him birthday gifts!"
…
The Ning family is an ancient family with a 200-year heritage. It has a deep family and many rules. All kinds of complicated etiquette that have long been eliminated in modern society still exist here.
Ning Hongze's juniors were kowtowing and giving gifts... an annoying group!
After all the procedures were over, everyone returned to the table and sat down. At this time, Ning Hongze, who had received the blessings from the younger generation and had a glowing face, stood up.
He said with great enthusiasm: "First of all, thank you all for coming all the way to wish the old man a birthday. I am very grateful to the old man. Thank you all!"
"Secondly, I want to announce good news here. A month ago, I discussed with the head of the Lin family in Luzhou that the two families would get married and live together forever!"
"What?"
"Getting married?"
"The Ning family wants to marry the Lin family of Luzhou?"
As soon as the news came out, the whole place burst into discussion. Everyone was whispering, obviously shocked by the news.
After the Ning family reacted, they were immediately overjoyed, with excited expressions on their faces.
The Lin family in Luzhou is a big family. Being able to marry the Lin family is a great joy.
The other guests, however, had various expressions of envy, jealousy, and hatred. Not to mention that the Ning family had just hooked up with Ying Yue, and now they were getting married to the Lin family.
If this continues, how many more steps will the Ning family have to go up?
"Father, how exactly was this matter discussed? Who will marry whom?"
Zi Xia's uncle couldn't wait to ask.
"Yes, father, what do the Lin family say?"
Several other uncles also asked about it.
The rest of the Ning family all looked at the old man. To get married with the Lin family, they must choose someone from the younger generation to either marry or marry.
However, no matter what, it will become the link between the Ning family and the Lin family, act as a bridge, and its status will definitely increase greatly.
Facing everyone's inquiring and curious eyes, Ning Hongze looked at Ning Xiyun and smiled: "Xiaoyun, I have discussed with the head of the Lin family and decided to marry this girl Xiaoxia to Lin Zhantu, the most outstanding third generation of the Lin family.
, what do you think?"
As soon as these words came out, the whole place fell silent instantly.
Then it became dead silence.
Everyone looked at Mr. Ning in disbelief, then turned to look at Zi Xia, who was feeding Ying Yue, their eyes filled with disbelief.
Zi Xia?
Marry Lin Zhantu?
Is there any mistake???
Everyone was completely confused by the news, but after a brief recovery, the lobby suddenly exploded.
"What Mr. Ning just said, did I hear it wrong?"
"He...he said he would marry Zixia to Lin Zhantu?"
"I'll go! Isn't this old man an old fool? He came up with such a bad idea. Who is Zi Xia? That's Ying Yue's woman!"
"this……"
Ying Yue and Zi Xia both had shocked faces, some in disbelief.
Marrying Zixia to the Lin family is a weird situation?
Zi Xia's mother and Zi Xia's uncle were also frightened. After looking at each other, they hurriedly asked: "Father, are you mistaken? How could you marry Zi Xia to the Lin family?"
"Yes, Zixia and Yingyue are in love and they are a good match. You..."
"Asshole!"
Seeing that his sons dared to contradict him in public, Ning Hongze became angry. He slapped the table and shouted angrily: "Zi Xia is only 18 years old. He doesn't know anything about love. What a nonsense!"
"Father, but...but Zixia and Yingyue..."
After being scolded by their father, Zi Xia's uncles were immediately frightened into silence, but they still reminded him in a low voice.
"Humph, Zi Xia is messing around outside, and now she brings a man into the house. What did you elders do? What are the rules of the Ning family?"
Ning Hongze scolded coldly.
"Father, what on earth do you want to do?"
At this time, Ning Xiyun stood up and asked with a cold face: "Zheng Ming and I both agreed on the matter between Ying Yue and Xiao Xia. How could you suddenly do this?"
"Xiaoyun, Zi Xia and Zhan Tu's marriage was decided half a year ago!"
Ning Hongze said calmly: "If you are still a member of the Ning family and Zi Xia still recognizes me as your grandfather, then this marriage will be decided!"
