Chapter 2230 - 718: Engagement Banquet (Part 4)

Even if it was just a brief appearance, it was enough to stir up heated discussions among the relatives and friends present.

Zhao Peng’s mother was smiling from ear to ear and made a point to come over to Jiajia’s relatives.

In a tone both proud and humble, she said:

"Oh dear, I’m very sorry for neglecting everyone. Just now, Director Feng from the municipal government office was passing by. Upon hearing that we were hosting a celebration, he specifically came in to congratulate us. Director Feng is one of the leaders in charge of several major projects in our city, and many of Xiaopeng’s father’s company’s business require Director Feng’s approval! We must go and attend to him well!"

Jiajia pulled her future mother-in-law’s arm and explained on the side: "Director Feng is the director of our city’s High-Tech Zone Administrative Committee."

Though her words were understated, everyone could sense the weight behind them.

After speaking, they turned back to chat elsewhere.

Everyone exchanged glances, waves of astonishment coursing through their hearts.

"The deputy director of the High-Tech Zone Administrative Committee, isn’t that a position equivalent to a division-level cadre?"

"Yeah, I just overheard people saying that our Deputy Mayor also serves as the head of the High-Tech Zone Administrative Committee."

"Jiajia really found herself a great family. To think she could connect with the city’s high-ranking leaders!"

"Indeed! From now on, if we have any matters, we might be able to rely on her."

"Suyun, your daughter Xue is so beautiful, you should carefully pick a match for her."

Upon hearing this, Lin Baoshan and Wang Suxia couldn’t help but feel somewhat animated.

They began to seriously contemplate their daughter’s future marriage.

After all, Xue is already 24 years old this year.

Peng Xiaomeng nudged her husband’s arm under the table, whispering: "Don’t just sit there dumbfounded! At least pour some wine, offer a cigarette, make yourself known!"

Lin Muchuan exhaled, looking extremely reluctant: "Why should I? We don’t even know them, barging in would be so awkward."

"You—Oh!" Peng Xiaomeng glared at him, her chest heaving with anger.

Although she knew this was the truth, she spoke purely out of envy.

Attending Shi Mengjia’s engagement party this time, she could increasingly feel that glaring class disparity.

Lin Muchuan sat in the corner, silently listening to all of this, feeling a mixture of emotions inside.

Just then, his phone vibrated in his pocket.

He took it out and his eyes instantly lit up.

[Xue: "I’ve just exited the Second Ring Road, will be at the Shangri-La Hotel entrance in a few minutes."]

Lin Muchuan suddenly became excited, the long-suppressed joy dispelling the earlier sense of inferiority.

He quickly stood up and said to his parents, "Dad, Mom, Xiaomeng, Xue is arriving soon! I’m going down to meet her."

Wang Suxia and Lin Baoshan, upon hearing this, immediately wanted to stand up excitedly as well: "Oh dear! Let’s go too! Let’s go too!"

As parents, they hadn’t seen their daughter in almost two years, so to say that they didn’t miss her was impossible.

Moreover, they felt guilty, naturally wanting to go down to see her as soon as possible.

"Hey, Dad, Mom." Beside them, Peng Xiaomeng furrowed her brows and held down Wang Suxia’s shoulder, "You stay here and chat with the relatives. Zhao Peng’s parents will definitely come over in a bit to toast with you. It wouldn’t be appropriate for you to leave. Muchuan and I will go down to meet her."

She was well aware of Wang Suxia and Lin Baoshan’s intentions, worrying they might privately give money to Lin Muxue.

Additionally, she felt she needed to head over first to "communicate" certain matters with Lin Muxue, her sister-in-law, in advance, preventing her from speaking out of turn.

Wang Suxia’s face showed a hint of hesitation and displeasure, but Peng Xiaomeng didn’t give her a chance to object, directly placing the child in her arms: "Mom, hold onto the child. Let’s go, Muchuan."

After saying this, she promptly pulled Lin Muchuan and quickly left the banquet hall.