Hard work after winning the lottery

"This is Mr. Wang, a real estate tycoon, and that is his wife."

Zhou Yanjin's voice was very soft, only reaching Hua Yun's ears, as he concisely and clearly introduced the other party's identity.

Hua Yun nodded slightly, a perfectly timed smile on her face.

"Mr. Wang, Mrs. Wang, thank you both for taking the time to come."

She was poised and dignified, speaking with neither servility nor arrogance, showing none of the awkwardness or pettiness one might expect when first entering a wealthy family.

Mr. Wang was initially observing this rumored "commoner's wife," but upon seeing her refined manners, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

"Mr. Zhou is so lucky. His wife is not only stunningly beautiful, but her temperament is also one in a million."

Madam Wang smiled and echoed her sentiments, her gaze lingering for a moment on Hua Yun's toasting dress, her eyes filled with amazement.

"Mrs. Zhou, is that Elie Saab haute couture dress you're wearing for the toast? It suits you so well."

Hua Yun responded with a smile, neither overly enthusiastic nor distant.

After several pleasantries, even some guests who had initially intended to gloat had to abandon their contempt.

This woman, standing next to Zhou Yanjin, was not overshadowed by his brilliance.

On the other side, the atmosphere at the main table was also exceptionally harmonious.

As a socialite from a wealthy family, Lin Yi's social skills are naturally superb.

But at this moment, she is taking care of Hua Yun's family like an ordinary mother-in-law.

"Mother-in-law, try this steamed grouper. It's very fresh and not greasy at all."

She used serving chopsticks to pick up a piece of fish for Li Guifen, her movements natural and practiced.

Li Guifen was somewhat flattered and accepted the bowl.

"Thank you, thank you, mother-in-law, I can do it myself."

Looking at the table full of dishes she couldn't name, she felt a little uneasy, but seeing Lin Yi's sincere smile, her nervousness dissipated considerably.

Zhou Ye then pulled Hua Shu aside to drink.

"Brother, this is a bottle of Moutai I've treasured for twenty years. I'm so happy today, we have to have a couple more drinks!"

Hua Shu looked at the exquisite little wine glass and felt a little itchy to touch it.

He was used to drinking his homemade rice wine from a large bowl at home, and these small cups were really not enough for him.

But he knew this was a big occasion and he couldn't embarrass his daughter.

So he picked up his wine glass and, imitating Zhou Ye, took a small sip.

"Fine wine! Excellent!"

Hua Shu exclaimed sincerely, his face, which was often exposed to the sun and rain, glowing with a rosy light.

"Haha, you have good taste! I'll have someone load two boxes into your car for you to take back!"

Zhou Ye waved his hand, exuding heroic spirit.

Two fathers from vastly different backgrounds, at this moment, found themselves developing a sense of mutual appreciation because of the union of their children.

For children, this place is simply paradise.

One corner of the banquet hall was specially designated as a children's play area.

The room is covered with soft carpets and piled with all sorts of Lego bricks and plush toys.

There was even a small chocolate fountain, bubbling away with sweet, hot steam.

Sitao held a string of marshmallows covered in chocolate, her mouth full of it, looking like a little kitten.

"Delicious! So delicious!"

He mumbled incoherently and tried to hand another string of fruit to his older brother next to him.

"Second brother, you eat!"

Sile shook her head, looking at her brother's dirty hands with some disgust, and hid behind Sian.

With a stern face, Si'an picked up a wet wipe from the side and roughly yet gently wiped Si'tao's mouth.

"Don't eat it, it'll rot your teeth."

He lectured him like a little adult.

A group of other guests' children had gathered around, all curiously watching the three little stars who had stole the show that night.

A few bold little girls, blushing, came closer, wanting to talk to Si'an.

"Are you Si'an, brother? Can I play with building blocks with you?"

Si'an glanced at the little girl in the pink princess dress and nodded coolly.

"Yes, but you can't litter."

This aloof demeanor instantly captured the hearts of another wave of female fans.

The caregivers and staff watched from the sidelines, all wearing doting smiles, afraid that the three little darlings might bump or get hurt.

Occasionally, guests who want to make friends will come over and ask for a photo, using the topic of children as an excuse.

The three little ones had already become well-behaved and cooperative under Zhou Yanjin's guidance.

Especially Si Tao, whose peace sign at the camera was absolutely adorable.

Amidst the noise, one person seemed somewhat detached.

Hua An held a glass of cola in his hand, leaning against a Roman column at the edge of the banquet hall.

His gaze swept through the crowd and landed on the newlyweds who were deeply in love.

He saw a happy smile on his sister's face that he had never seen before.

That kind of smile wasn't a forced smile for the sake of life, nor was it a pretense of strength to comfort family members.

That radiance comes from within, from being cherished and cared for.

He then looked at his father, who was sitting at the main table, calling Zhou Ye his brother, and his mother, who was being taken care of by Lin Yi.

At that moment, Hua An's last worry about class differences completely vanished.

He tilted his head back and drank the entire glass of cola, letting out a long sigh of relief.

"Sister, you must be happy."

He said silently to himself, a relieved smile curving his lips.

Time slipped away quietly amidst the clinking of glasses and the exchange of toasts.

The clock on the wall pointed to ten o'clock.

The guests began to leave one after another.

Zhou Yanjin and Hua Yun stood at the entrance of the banquet hall, seeing everyone off one by one.

Hua Yun felt her face was about to freeze from smiling, and her high heels were starting to feel like torture devices.

But she remained standing straight until the last group of guests left.

As the heavy doors slowly closed, the once noisy banquet hall instantly fell silent.

All that remained were fallen petals scattered on the ground and the lingering aroma of wine in the air.

"You must be exhausted?"

Zhou Yanjin immediately bent down, disregarding the expensive dress she was wearing, and squatted down in front of Hua Yun.

"Get on, I'll carry you."

Hua Yun was startled and quickly looked around at the staff who were still cleaning up the mess.

"Stop fooling around, there are so many people watching."

"What are you afraid of? I'm your husband."

Without saying a word, Zhou Yanjin picked her up and carried her on his back.

At that moment, Hua Yun lay on his broad back, listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat, and felt incredibly at ease.

The group returned to the presidential suite on the top floor.

After removing their elaborate gowns and makeup, everyone changed into comfortable loungewear.

The triplets, tired from playing, went to sleep early.

Lin Yi had already prepared a light and stomach-soothing porridge and several delicate side dishes.

The family sat around the sofa in the living room, enjoying their belated late-night snack.

Compared to the delicacies served at the banquet, this bowl of steaming white porridge seems to suit everyone's taste better.

Despite his age, Grandpa Zhou Yinchuan was still in high spirits.

He held Hua Mutou's hand, seemingly still wanting more.