Marriage Seduction Addiction

Chapter 131 What Makes Jiang Muchen Proud
Tang Xu couldn't quite figure it out, but it was impossible for her to ask Yan Shiyu at this time. So she changed her clothes, touched up her makeup, and went downstairs again.

Unexpectedly, the elevator doors opened in front of her, and Tang Xu was about to enter when she stopped abruptly upon seeing the person inside.

Inside the elevator, Yan Fengqi slowly raised his eyes. The moment he saw Tang Xu, a smile appeared on his lips. However, behind his cold glasses, his eyes remained devoid of any smile.

"Miss Tang, what a coincidence?"

Tang Xu stood outside the elevator without moving.

It's a coincidence, but it's not a coincidence either.

Although Yan Fengqi was exiled to Jinshi and was not usually allowed to move around in Huaishi, he should still be present on an occasion like Old Master Yan's 80th birthday.

Before Tang Xu could respond, Yan Fengqi spoke up again: "I didn't expect to see you here today. May I ask what role Miss Tang is in attending my grandfather's birthday banquet today? I'd like to ask in advance to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings when there are many people later."

The person was still smiling when they said this, as if they genuinely meant well, which was why they asked her.

Like his appearance, he is somewhat deceptive, but he doesn't bother to hide his true nature and purpose.

Tang Xu genuinely didn't want to face him, so her answer was simple: "It's Old Master Yan's birthday, so naturally I've come as a guest to offer my congratulations. What else could it be?"

Yan Fengqi's smile deepened. "I see. Then I know what to do."

Tang Xu stared at him, but she really couldn't figure out what his intentions were.

Seeing that she was still standing outside the elevator without moving, Yan Fengqi reached out and pressed the elevator open button. "Aren't you coming in? Or do you think it's inappropriate to go down the elevator with me?"

At this moment, what is inappropriate can only be appropriate.

Tang Xu eventually went inside and stood beside Yan Fengqi.

The elevator doors slowly closed and began to descend.

"You know that Jiang Muchen and Yan Shiyu will both be here on a day like today, right?" Yan Fengqi suddenly said again.

Tang Xu turned her head and glanced at him.

Yan Fengqi smiled faintly, turned to meet her gaze, and said, "I didn't mean anything by it, I just wanted to remind you to be careful."

As they were talking, the elevator had already reached the third floor where the banquet hall was located.

Yan Fengqi politely gestured for Tang Xu to step down first.

Tang Xu didn't stand on ceremony and went straight out of the elevator.

The guest elevator turns a corner to reach the banquet hall entrance, which is bustling with activity both inside and outside. Jiang Beiheng is standing outside, chatting with two friends while waiting for Tang Xu.

Tang Xu quickly took two steps forward and soon accompanied Jiang Beiheng into the venue.

This was a banquet for the Yan family, and also for Old Master Yan's birthday. It was an unprecedented event, and the banquet hall was practically the most luxurious in the entire Huai City.

Grandpa Yan, with his white hair and youthful face, was in high spirits. His usually stern and solemn face now carried a slight smile as he greeted each of the guests who came to offer their birthday wishes.

Yan Shiyu should have arrived much earlier for this occasion.

However, Tang Xu did not see him as she walked in from the outside.

While she was still pondering, Jiang Beiheng had already led her to Old Master Yan and greeted him with a smile.

Despite the difference in closeness, Old Master Yan was still more affectionate towards Jiang Beiheng than towards the other guests, and chatted with him for a while.

As the two were talking, the crowd's attention suddenly fell on the doorway.

Tang Xu thought it was Yan Shiyu who had arrived, and subconsciously turned her head to look with the crowd, but only saw Yan Fengqi walking through the crowd with a smile on his face.

Tang Xu quickly looked away.

Indeed, compared to Yan Shiyu, Yan Fengqi has attracted just as much attention.

From another perspective, people's curiosity about him nowadays might even surpass that about Yan Shiyu. Yan Fengqi soon arrived as well, and upon seeing Grandpa Yan, he smiled and gave him a big hug, "Grandpa, I'm late, happy birthday."

Tang Xu was close enough to clearly see that the moment Yan Laoyezi embraced him, his eyes darkened slightly. Although it wasn't very obvious, it was enough to tell a story.

Ultimately, he was an exiled grandson, and Old Master Yan truly made his dislike for him plain to see.

But who is the grandson he likes?
Is it Yan Shiyu?

On the surface, that seems to be the case.

However, although Tang Xu did not know much about the relationship between the grandfather and grandson, he vaguely felt that Yan Shiyu and Old Master Yan did not seem to be very close.

Ultimately, Yan Shiyu was raised away from home since childhood, and given Old Master Yan's serious and aloof nature, it would be difficult to develop a close relationship with him.

Yan Fengqi, however, seemed completely oblivious to the old man's emotions. After looking around without changing his expression, he said, "What? On such an important day, Shi Yu hasn't come yet? This is really inappropriate."

Old Master Yan's lips twitched slightly.

Seeing this, Jiang Beiheng immediately spoke up to defuse the situation, saying, "Feng Qi is back too. It's a rare sight indeed. It's been a while since we last met."

“Yes, Brother Jiang,” Yan Fengqi replied, “It has been a long time since we last met.”

Then, his gaze fell on Tang Xu again, and he smiled and said, "But we just met."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Yan's gaze immediately swept over Tang Xu.

Jiang Beiheng said, "Oh, you know Tang Xu?"

Yan Fengqi just smiled at Tang Xu, and Tang Xu immediately said, "Yes, we just happened to come down from the same elevator and met in the elevator."

"Yes." Yan Fengqi still smiled at Tang Xu, and continued the conversation, "You two had a pleasant chat, didn't you?"

Tang Xu simply smiled slightly and did not reply with a single word.

Just then, Yan Fengqi looked behind her, raised an eyebrow slightly, and said, "Oh, this is going to be interesting."

Tang Xu turned her head and saw Jiang Muchen striding towards her.

Jiang Muchen's expression remained as aloof as ever, his gaze almost fixed straight ahead. He quickly met Tang Xu's eyes without flinching or avoiding them.

However, Tang Xu only glanced at him before quickly looking away.

Only when they were close did Jiang Muchen shift his gaze from her to Old Master Yan, and step forward to offer his birthday greetings.

Grandpa Yan nodded and smiled slightly, saying, "I haven't seen you in a long time. I'm very happy that you could come tonight."

Jiang Muchen said, "I'm usually busy with work, but I'll definitely be there for your birthday."

"Mu Chen is so thoughtful." Yan Fengqi picked up the conversation, glanced at the three people in front of him, sighed slightly, and said, "Look at your family, all together, it's truly enviable."

Jiang Muchen looked up and met his gaze, then casually asked, "What, on such an important day, hasn't Young Master Yan arrived yet?"

When Jiang Muchen asked that question, Tang Xu's heart skipped a beat, followed by a feeling of unease.

She knew Jiang Muchen's personality all too well.

He has always been aloof and inviolable; otherwise, he will seek revenge.

Everyone present knew that Yan Shiyu had snatched Ni Ruiyuan, her business partner, from Jiang Muchen.

He would only feel utter disgust for Yan Shiyu.

It's highly unusual that he would bring this up now.

Unless, he did something, and something that made him proud.

Did he know that Yan Shiyu would definitely be late today, or was he certain that Yan Shiyu would not be there?