Marriage Seduction Addiction

Chapter 132 Among thousands of people, he looked at her.
Such a grand banquet is naturally handled by a professional and top-notch public relations firm.

It was precisely because of their professional arrangements that, although the Jiang family father and son should have been seated together in name, the news of their discord was known throughout the city. Therefore, Jiang Muchen was cleverly arranged to sit in the second seat along with a group of second-generation scions, while Tang Xu, thanks to Jiang Beiheng, sat at the head table.

At this moment, the only members of the Jiang family at the head of the table, besides Old Master Yan, are Yan Fengqi.

Yan Yi, who has been unconventional since childhood, would probably not appear in such a setting, and the seat that belonged to Yan Shiyu was left empty.

Tang Xu's gaze inadvertently swept over the empty seat, and when she turned her eyes again, she met Yan Fengqi's smiling eyes.

She quickly looked away, lowering her head to avoid glancing at it again.

Meanwhile, Jiang Muchen, sitting in the second seat, was surrounded by friends but couldn't help being teased.

"Jiang Muchen, your family situation is really complicated. It goes without saying that your father is sitting over there, but your wife, who is currently suing you, is also sitting over there. What's the meaning of that?"

"Exactly, why are you excluding Old Jiang? What, is it that only his wife is his real wife, and his son is probably adopted?"

"Oh, if you really get divorced, Jiang Muchen, your life will probably be tough!"

Jiang Muchen ignored their teasing as always, gave a slight hum, drank a glass of wine, and when he turned his gaze away, he couldn't help but glance in that direction.

Upon closer inspection, one could see Tang Xu sitting quietly beside Jiang Beiheng in profile.

Everyone around her was talking to each other, but she sat there almost blankly, her body, expression, and gaze all motionless.

It was as if their souls had been ripped out.

Before Jiang Muchen could look away, he suddenly heard someone change the subject and ask, "But speaking of which, why hasn't Yan Shiyu arrived yet for an occasion like this?"

Jiang Muchen withdrew his gaze at the opportune moment.

"Yes, logically speaking, no matter how important company matters are, nothing is more important than tonight. He should have arrived earlier than expected, and he's almost late."

"Fourth Young Master Fu, you're close to Third Young Master Yan. Do you know his whereabouts?"

Fu Jiali, who was sitting at the table opposite Jiang Muchen, immediately became the focus of everyone's attention.

Fu Jiali simply chuckled, "Oh dear, I really didn't know that, after all, Young Master Yan has been so busy lately..."

As he spoke, his gaze suddenly fell on Jiang Muchen's face.

"Perhaps Mr. Jiang knows what he's busy with."

"Mr. Fu is joking." Facing the curious gazes of the crowd, Jiang Muchen also curled the corners of his lips, "If I had known what Mr. Yan was busy with, I wouldn't have given up such a big project so easily."

As soon as he said that, teasing comments immediately followed.

"Hey, Lao Jiang, you've matured! Finally willing to face your mistakes honestly?"

Jiang Muchen said, "In business, you have to accept the consequences of your bets. What's there to complain about?"

The crowd started cheering.

Only Yan Qianshan, who was sitting next to Jiang Muchen, glanced at him and asked in a low voice, "You really don't know why Young Master Yan is late?"

Jiang Muchen glanced at him, chuckled, and said, "Whether someone is late or not, or even if they don't show up at all, isn't that their own business? I only know that some things can be done and some things cannot be done—as for whether Young Master Yan knows this, I don't know."

Yan Qianshan immediately understood what was going on and couldn't help but laugh, saying, "Then I'll be waiting to see the show."

Jiang Muchen picked up the wine glass in front of him, took a sip of wine, and then turned to look at the empty seat at the head table.

But as he looked around, his gaze involuntarily fell on Tang Xu again.

She remained unchanged, without the slightest alteration.

Soon, Jiang Muchen looked away again.

After he looked away, more and more people turned their attention to the first seat.

With the banquet time fast approaching, the most important seat next to Old Master Yan remained empty. Old Master Yan's expression grew increasingly grim, a fact that could not be concealed even with the constant conversations around him.

Under these circumstances, almost everyone was speculating about why Yan Shiyu was late.

Even if it were something really important, someone close to Old Master Yan should have called him, and he should have arrived no matter what.

But it didn't happen.

There's probably more to it than just being held back by official business. Immediately, speculation arose among the guests.

Even without hearing what those people were saying, Tang Xu could clearly sense the atmosphere in the room.

This kind of atmosphere is not what a grand birthday banquet should have.

Especially since Tang Xu could see Old Master Yan's expression with just a glance, even though she deliberately didn't show any emotion, only she knew the suffocation she felt inside.

She slowly lowered her eyes, no longer looking at anyone, but secretly she couldn't help but clench her hands.

Just then, a PR firm employee strode over, went straight to Old Master Yan's side, and said something.

Tang Xu felt a sudden sense of relief and couldn't help but follow everyone's gaze toward the doorway.

At the same time, I tried hard to suppress the burning sensation in my eyes.

What that person said was—

"Mr. Yan has arrived."

So when she turned her head, Yan Shiyu was slowly walking in through the main gate.

Wearing a perfectly tailored, handcrafted suit of exquisite quality, he walked forward with a smile, pleasing the eyes of all the guests.

Just like the day we first met, she was exceptionally beautiful and otherworldly.

Tang Xu originally wanted to look away.

But at this moment, everyone was looking at him, and she sat in the crowd, needing no attempt to hide herself.

She could finally look at him openly and confidently in front of everyone.

The banquet hall was very large, and Yan Shiyu was still quite far away.

However, at one moment, Tang Xu felt as if his gaze was directed at her.

Through layers of overlapping gazes.

Among thousands of people, he looked at her.

He saw her.

Tang Xu almost laughed.

But in the end, she didn't show any expression on her face, she just quietly watched him approach.

And looking at him were everyone in the second seat.

Everyone looked on with curiosity, but Jiang Muchen remained expressionless with dark eyes.

Yan Shiyu approached, and their eyes met.

Jiang Mu's eyes were like ice, while Yan Shiyu simply smiled and nodded, concealing all other emotions behind his smile, making them impossible to discern.

After a brief exchange of glances, Yan Shiyu looked towards the first seat, walked straight ahead, and went to Old Master Yan's side.

"Grandpa, I'm late."

He said.

Grandpa Yan didn't say much, only nodded slowly, his expression having softened considerably.

Yan Shiyu then greeted the other people at the banquet table one by one.

When his gaze fell on Tang Xu again, he simply nodded slightly.

Tang Xu nodded in response.

Not a single word was uttered.

He was unaware of the turmoil she was experiencing.

But for her, that was enough.