Chapter 2234 - 719: Arrival of the Great Emperor (Part 4)

The gaze swept over the face of her father, Lin Baoshan, which was full of unease, and finally fell on the crying and restless baby in her mother, Wang Suxia’s arms.

Her expression suddenly softened, and the corners of her lips slightly curved up.

She reached out, her fingertips lightly touching the child’s cheek, and said in a soft, gentle voice, "Dudu, don’t cry... good girl, auntie is back."

Dudu was still crying, looking at her curiously with watery eyes.

At this moment, Peng Xiaomeng hurried over, taking the child from her mother-in-law’s arms, skilfully patting and soothing, "Oh dear, sorry, sorry, the child might be hungry. Feeding a little milk will help..."

The crying gradually subsided, and the banquet hall fell back into a strange silence.

Lin Muxue raised her head, glanced at her bewildered mother, and the surrounding eyes that were either reverent, dazed, or probing.

Her chest heaved slightly.

That pent-up frustration, unable to be spoken for years, was completely released at this moment.

This feeling was more intense, more lasting, and more irresistible than buying a limited platinum bag, getting a thousand likes on Moments, or any material satisfaction.

Her mother, Wang Suxia, opened her mouth, squeezing out a few hoarse words, "Xue... what’s this..."

Lin Muxue took a gentle breath, her tone steady and composed, "I was invited by the provincial government to represent the company in Chang’an for a special inspection of the ’Western Photovoltaic New Energy Cluster’ project. The welcome luncheon suite is arranged next door. Just in time, it’s Jiajia’s engagement banquet here, so I conveniently came to join."

Her voice was not high, as if stating just another common work arrangement.

However, within these few words, "provincial government invitation," "leading a team," "special inspection"...

Each word was like a bomb, shaking everyone to their core.

After a moment of silence, there was a suppressed gasp around.

Some people had their mouths slightly open and couldn’t close them for a long time.

That girl from the Lin family, who they remembered as wandering outside, having a specialized background, working as a model, beautiful but not very "proper," even needing their "support"...

How did she turn into this in just two years?

Just as everyone was still in stunned silence.

A full-bodied, warmly smiling voice came from outside the crowd, "Haha, President Lin, these must be your parents, right? A pleasure to meet you!"

The crowd quickly parted to make way.

Mayor Li, accompanied by his secretary, walked in slowly, his eyes turning into a friendly smile when he looked at Lin Muxue.

After a simple nod of greeting, he naturally turned to the stunned Wang Suxia couple, extending his hand proactively.

"It’s our city’s luck that Rongliu Capital came to Chang’an for investment inspection. You two have raised such outstanding talent for Chang’an."

Wang Suxia stood there frozen, almost not daring to extend her hand.

Lin Baoshan reacted a beat slower, hastening to step forward, reaching out with both hands to take the proffered hand, his tanned face turning bright red, "Mayor, Mayor Li... how can we deserve this..."

In their lifetime, they hadn’t spoken properly to even the town mayor.

Now, they were being tightly held by a bona fide vice mayor, repeatedly praised.

The overwhelming sense of glory and unreality almost knocked them off balance.

Mayor Li smiled and patted the back of Lin Baoshan’s hand, his tone kind, "You absolutely deserve it."

The entire peony hall was dead silent.

All the relatives, including Zhao Peng’s relatives and friends at the main table, stood nervously, watching this incredible scene.

Mayor Li then turned to Lin Muxue, his tone kindly yet measured, "President Lin, colleagues from the provincial department and the city bureau are all waiting next door, so..."

"Work is important, let’s go directly over there." Lin Muxue nodded with a smile, then looked at her parents.

She pursed her red lips slightly, her chest barely heaving, "I’ll go handle the official business first and come back later."

"Oh, okay! Okay! Business is important!" Mother Wang Suxia quickly nodded.

Father Lin Baoshan also responded with "Uh-huh".

Lin Muxue didn’t linger, straightening her slim back again.

Amidst the complex gazes mixed with reverence, fear, and envy, she walked alongside Mayor Li, gracefully leaving the peony hall.

Leaving behind a noble and elegant white figure that everyone found unattainable.