Chapter 2231 - 719: Arrival of the Great Emperor

11:35 in the morning.

On the first floor, in the opulent hotel lobby.

Peng Xiaomeng was walking while softly reminding, "I’m telling you upfront, today is Zhao Peng and Jiajia’s engagement party, we’re here to offer our congratulations. Don’t bring up our family’s little issues, okay?"

"Got it! Can you relax for a bit?" Lin Muchuan suppressed his anger, his voice squeezed out through gritted teeth.

Peng Xiaomeng glared at him fiercely without saying anything more.

She, too, cared about appearances and didn’t want to argue in such a place, embarrassing her own family.

The two of them walked one in front of the other, crossing the polished marble floor, arriving at the porte-cochère of the hotel’s main entrance.

Peng Xiaomeng stood on the steps, adjusting the new coat she had bought especially for today, assuming an appropriate posture and waiting quietly.

In December in Chang’an, the sunlight was bright but lacked warmth.

The cold wind swept down the broad street, making the flags under the porch flap fiercely.

Through the revolving door, people came and went, stylishly dressed guests and hotel staff in crisp uniforms intermingled as they walked.

From time to time, luxury cars slowly drove up, stopping by the red carpet as distinguished men and women emerged.

With each car that arrived, Lin Muchuan’s heart would skip a beat, only to lower his eyes in disappointment after seeing who was inside.

At that moment, a small commotion erupted at the previously stable and orderly entrance of the lobby.

The hotel lobby manager, the head of the concierge department, and several men in black suits who appeared to be responsible for security quickly walked out from inside.

They stood solemnly in line at the entrance, as if awaiting someone extremely important.

Lin Muchuan and Peng Xiaomeng exchanged a glance, both seeing confusion in each other’s eyes.

Shortly thereafter, on the VIP passageway in front of the hotel.

A motorcade consisting of black Hongqi H9s and Toyota Coasters slowly drove up under the guidance of security personnel, steadily stopping at the main entrance of the hotel lobby.

Lin Muchuan and Peng Xiaomeng instinctively stepped back a few paces, making way.

Even with their limited experience, they knew that someone truly significant had arrived.

The door of the Coaster was respectfully opened from the outside by a staff member wearing white gloves.

The lobby manager immediately stepped forward and bowed.

Two figures in executive jackets stepped out first.

They did not leave immediately but instead turned to face the car door, slightly bowed, and made a gesture of "please," clearly saying:

"President Lin, this way please."

Lin Muchuan and Peng Xiaomeng held their breath, stretching their necks out of curiosity.

The next moment, a tall and sexy figure gracefully stepped out of the car.

As she lifted her head, casting her gaze toward the hotel lobby.

The sunlight happened to fall on her face.

That delicate, beautiful, and fiercely striking face bore a decorous yet aloof smile, belonging to someone of authority.

A powerful confidence, combined with the entourage surrounding her and the hotel’s senior executives welcoming her, created an overwhelming and noble aura.

She became the absolute center of attention the moment she appeared.

Lin Muchuan and Peng Xiaomeng’s breath suddenly paused at that moment.

Peng Xiaomeng’s expression shifted from curiosity to shock, then daze, and ultimately, complete disbelief.

When she and Lin Muchuan first started dating, Lin Muxue hadn’t graduated yet, and she had met this extremely beautiful future sister-in-law.

But back then, although Lin Muxue was beautiful, there was still an air of youthfulness and awkwardness about her, far from being so outstanding and exuding such noble charm.

The scene before them...

It felt like watching a live broadcast on a financial channel, unbelievably surreal.

Soon after, figures successively emerged from the other Hongqi H9s and Coasters behind her.

Hotel staff hurriedly moved forward to unload several obviously valuable suitcases from the trunk.

Lin Muxue’s eyes finally passed over the crowd, landing on the two who had already frozen on the steps.

Her expression didn’t change at all, still maintaining a poised and calm demeanor.

Striding forward with long legs and high heels, she walked towards them.

"Tap, tap, tap..."

The crisp sound of her footsteps reverberated like they were pounding on the hearts of Lin Muchuan and Peng Xiaomeng.

As she approached, the large group of entourage members also followed closely.

"Muchuan..." Peng Xiaomeng’s voice was trembling; she clutched her husband’s arm in disbelief, as if seeking a shred of reality from him. "Is that... is that Xue?!"

Lin Muchuan seemed awakened by her words, stumbling forward two steps, "Xue... Xue...?"

His voice was very light and small, almost inaudible, and in front of his now shining sister, he even felt he lacked the courage to speak loudly.

At that moment, Lin Muxue’s steps paused in front of them.

Her gaze swept over the two, and her red-painted lips slowly parted, her voice calm without a hint of ripple, "Brother, sister-in-law, long time no see."

Until this distant yet remarkably clear greeting resounded, only then did Lin Muchuan and Peng Xiaomeng finally awaken as if from a dream.

Forced to accept that everything before them was not an illusion.

"Xue, you... what..."

Lin Muchuan stuttered as he spoke, not knowing what to ask.

Lin Muxue merely smiled indifferently, not answering his question, but slightly turned her head, "Secretary Wang, at noon today, I happen to have a relative getting engaged here, so I suggested we hold the reception here; it would be more convenient."