The crystal chandelier in the hotel's first-floor lobby shimmered brilliantly, while the heavy red carpet stretched all the way to the revolving doors.
Fine snow drifted outside, and guests came and went in an endless stream.
As many people passed the area in the corner of the lobby, separated by several large green plants, their gazes would unconsciously linger there for a moment.
Curiosity and scrutiny appeared on their faces.
As the hosts of today's family banquet, Yao Guanying and Chen Yan stood there dumbfounded.
Their smiles were stiff, and their minds were completely blank.
Gong Yunxiao and Yao Rourou had been together for half a year, and their relationship had always been stable. They had even begun discussing marriage.
Yet even so, in front of elders like them, Gong Yunxiao had always maintained a certain reserve and distance.
However, at this moment, their future son-in-law was treating Ling Ling's boyfriend with utmost respect.
As though he were facing a leader of an even higher rank.
The immense visual and psychological shock was simply beyond words.
Yao Rourou subconsciously took half a step forward, her eyes fixed on the handsome young man. Her gaze was filled with incredulous shock.
Of course, she knew who the "Director Li" Gong Yunxiao had mentioned was.
And Xiyuan Hotel was a place specifically used by the province to receive high-level guests.
A few days ago, Gong Yunxiao had been sighing to her about how the province was recently negotiating an enormous project.
A Hong Kong investment firm was going to enter into a strategic partnership with Yan Province, involving funds that could reach as much as a hundred billion.
She also remembered the "Mr. Tang" her boyfriend had mentioned, along with his unbelievable age and accomplishments.
It could be said that in certain circles