Chapter 764: The Banquet Begins, The Show Takes the Stage (Part 3)

Entering the hall, what first comes into sight is the floor paved with white jade, surrounded by neatly arranged clusters of delicate flowers. The golden walls and the massive crystal chandelier on the ceiling fully exhibit the luxury of the Stausauser Family, and the intricate patterns engraved on pure gold cutlery and plates further highlight the taste embedded within this opulence.

At this moment, numerous luxury cars have already arrived outside the gates. The value of any one of these cars would be astonishing. Those qualified to attend the Stausauser Family banquet are none other than the elite nobles from around the world or business tycoons.

An Yiqing sits on the bed in the upstairs bedroom, with Zhang Yuksheng and Xing Bin seated on the sofas nearby. The three of them leisurely sip coffee, seemingly not at all anxious about attending the banquet.

“Miss, do you truly intend to leave Jinglin to go down alone?” Zhang Yuksheng asked.

“Hmm, unless we let him make an entrance with us?” An Yiqing raised her eyebrow with a faint smile.

Zhang Yuksheng and Xing Bin simultaneously pouted, their young miss was starting her mischievous antics again.

“Why don’t you two go down in a while? I’ll rest for a bit, and then head out later.”

Zhang Yuksheng nodded, sighing, “Ah! Poor guests, if they knew today’s arrangement, they might be so shocked that their eyes fall out.”

“No, they’ll just drop their jaws. That’s when Miss An’s medical arts can play a role; so many people, fixing jaws will be quite the task.” Xing Bin said lazily.

An Yiqing gave them a sideways glance, what sort of people are these?

“Hurry up and go down, you guys are aching my eyes.”

Zhang Yuksheng and Xing Bin giggled as they left, while An Yiqing lay on the bed and closed her eyes. Today, she wore a silver gown adorned with sparkling diamonds. Draped over the gown was a white fine mesh, encompassing the gown. Originally dazzling but somewhat garish, now the gown was cloaked in a layer of haziness, faintly visible, ethereal yet tempting.

After a short nap, a sudden knock sounded at the door, and Lina’s voice came through from outside.

“The door isn’t locked, come in.” An Yiqing opened her eyes and called out.

Lina pushed the door open and entered, wearing a fiery red gown today, which paired with her vibrant face was quite striking. She stepped into the room, glanced at An Yiqing, and a hint of amazement surfaced in her eyes.

“Dear Xiao Qing, tonight, you’ll definitely be the queen of the banquet!”

An Yiqing smiled sitting up, “Sister Lina, you’re the truly stunning one.”

Lina laughed and embraced An Yiqing briefly, “Come on, let’s go down together.”

In the downstairs hall, the noise and laughter blended into a cacophony. Amidst the intoxication and revelry, glasses clinked, and toasts were exchanged. Everyone wore expensive formal attire, with appropriate smiles on their faces, weaving through the crowd, seeking out their desired interlocutors. Their manners were gracious and dignified, showcasing aristocratic demeanor with every gesture. An Yiqing stood on the second floor, looked at those smiling faces, and smiled softly.

“What? Do you too dislike this kind of banquet?” Lina asked.

“Well, I’m indifferent to dislike. Though such banquets are hypocritical, I maximize my benefits to offset my losses. Sometimes, hypocrisy brings rewards, doesn’t it?”

Lina smiled, hooking her arm around An Yiqing’s, “Of course, I agree with your point of view.”

The two of them descended, causing an immediate stir. Lina was radiant like fire, An Yiqing as transcendent as a fairy, as they stepped down, all eyes were drawn to them.

Everyone gathered around Lina, engaging in polite conversation and inquiring subtly about An Yiqing’s identity. Once they understood her identity, they were all amazed, quickly pondering their next moves. Why was An Yiqing appearing at the Stausauser main residence’s second floor? What’s her relationship with the Stausauser Family? It’s known that even the Stausauser family members aren’t allowed on the manor’s second floor.

An Yiqing took note of everyone’s varied expressions, her elegant smile intact, she greeted Lina, holding her wine glass as she left the circle.

Not long after she left the crowd, she was unfortunately surrounded by another group. Xuanjin Yulong was now a leading international enterprise with countless eager to forge connections. An Yiqing socialized for a while, Zhang Yuksheng and Xing Bin came promptly to extricate her.

Apologizing briefly, An Yiqing left the crowd and headed to the lounge area sofa, sitting down. She sipped a glass of champagne, leaned back on the sofa, and closed her eyes for a brief rest.

Suddenly, it seemed a shadow passed in front of her. An Yiqing furrowed her brow and opened her eyes, spotting three towering middle-aged men.

“Dear Miss An, it’s an honor to meet you.”