Jayce and I arrived at the dinner venue, Kiramman, which was being held at Caitlyn's house.
Although Mel and Jayce became the richest people in Piltover for two generations, the wealth of the Giramann Family should not be underestimated. In particular, the Giramann Family has a century-long history in Piltover and is an old aristocratic family. Therefore, there are some things that money alone cannot make up for.
Jayce and Mel are too young; their future is immeasurable, and their wealth will only increase over time. But connections and experience will grow gradually over time.
"How about it? My house is big enough, isn't it? But Caitlyn's house is even more magnificent. I remember the first time I came to her house when I was a child, I was shocked by it."
"The garden alone is more luxurious than the entire Talis estate." Jayce sighed, putting his arm around Li Ke and smiling as Li Ke said, "If you need anything, I can fund the purchase of a house for you, and you can move to the Upper City."
Jayce, with his nouveau riche air, said this with a hint of smugness in his eyes.
Although he has a beard and looks middle-aged, Jayce is actually in his youth, only five or six years older than Li Ke.
"It's big, but I don't like it." Upon hearing this, Li Ke shook his head, declining Jayce's offer.
He looked at Jayce and said with a smile, "I still prefer my home in Bottom City. These places are too spacious; I don't like living here."
Jayce was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and didn't insist. He and Li Ke walked arm in arm into the banquet hall.
The servants of the Giramann Family did not stop him, because Jayce had frequently visited the Giramann Family before he created Hextech, not to mention that he was now the richest and most prestigious person in Piltover, so the servants certainly had the insight to see that.
They might not know Li Ke, but someone who's arm in arm with Jayce is definitely not someone they can approach to check the invitation.
Upon entering the room, one finds that quite a few people have already arrived. The lobby on the first floor is very spacious, with a few elegantly dressed people chatting. Soft music is playing in the lobby, or as the Zaunite would say, "High-class music."
The appearance of Li Ke and Jayce also attracted the attention of those present.
The group looked at Li Ke, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.
At this moment, Li Ke was wearing a light gray uniform and expensive black leather shoes. His hair was styled back with hair wax, revealing his full forehead.
After getting his hair styled and changing his hairstyle, Li Ke looked much more energetic. Actually, Li Ke wasn't particularly handsome. Just looking at his facial features, Jayce next to him could easily outshine Li Ke, even though Jayce had a big beard.
If Li Ke can't beat Jayce in terms of looks, then Vi is even less likely to be considered handsome. To be honest, Vi's features are the most exquisite Li Ke 've ever seen.
When Li Ke first watched Twin Cities, Li Ke felt that Wei was the modeler's favorite daughter because her features were too exquisite. Her face was small and beautiful, her nose and lips were heroic, but her eyes had a feminine softness.
To be honest, if Wei had dressed in men's clothing and looked cool and handsome, then the men wouldn't have had a chance at this banquet tonight.
However, there is one thing about Li Ke that even Wang Wei, from Twin Cities, cannot match: exquisite facial features.
That's his eyes. Li Ke's eyes have changed a lot in the past two years. Now, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe his eyes as beautiful, gorgeous, or a gem.
This is because Ahri 'Li Ke charm ability gradually changed Li Ke's appearance, and his eyes were now drawn towards Ahri.
The Ionia features and slender build of Li Ke already give him a gentle, refined, and cultured air. Combined with those eyes, Li Ke's destructive power is immense.
As a result, people immediately started hitting on her.
"This must be Mr. Li Ke, the lord of Zaun, right?"
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Congressman Li Ke. I am Tuck, the second son of the Lenman Family."
"Good evening, Representative Li Ke."
A group of people approached Li Ke and Jayce, greeting them warmly.
Of course we have to come up! These two are the highest-ranking people in the two cities right now!
Li Ke responded to each person individually. To those who came with good intentions, Li Ke certainly wouldn't put on a sour face, but instead chatted with each of them for a few minutes with a smile.
It wasn't until Jayce started to get impatient and his face turned sour that the group of guys said they wouldn't bother Li Ke and Jayce anymore and left.
"Jayce, why do they look so afraid of you?" Seeing this, Li Ke asked Jayce curiously as Jayce walked up to the second floor.
"Ha, that bunch of bastards deserve a good scolding." Jayce rolled his eyes, took two glasses of champagne from the waiter holding a tray, handed one to Li Ke, took a large gulp of his own, and then said:
"Li Ke, unless you really have business to discuss with them, don't give them the time of day."
"These guys will pester you if you give them a friendly look. I'm really annoyed by them. They're always talking about business, business, business, 365 days a year. I really don't know what they're going to do with all that money they make."
"Isn't wealth something that you only need enough to live on?" Jayce muttered.
Li Ke, sipping his champagne, was somewhat speechless after hearing Jayce's words.
Damn, isn't this Versailles?
Of course you, Jayce, don't care about wealth. You're already the richest man in the world, what else would you care about?
On the second floor, Li Ke and Jayce found a place to rest. They chatted and drank, while Li Ke squinted, listening to the soothing music playing in the background, watching the sky gradually darken.
After a while, Mel came up and called Jayce away, with Congressman Kiramman beside him. Mel asked Li Ke if he wanted to go, and Li Ke thought for a moment and shook his head.
Judging by the time, the Zaunite would arrive soon, and Li Ke prepared to greet them.
Mel didn't insist and left with Jayce.
Li Ke sat alone at a table on the second floor near the railing, quietly drinking his wine and enjoying some snacks.
The dinner food has been served one by one. The first dishes to be served were some exquisite pastries. Some of them looked like macarons to Li Ke. He ate one and found it particularly delicious.
So, Li Ke figured Jinx and Isha would definitely love it, and thinking that, he put some extra on his plate, planning to eat it with Jinx later when Jinx arrived.
Then, hot dishes were served, with heating devices underneath to maintain their temperature throughout the dinner. Li Ke looked at them and selected a few that he hadn't tried before.
Those who could enter this banquet tonight were all wealthy and influential people from both cities, especially Piltover. In their minds, the food at the banquet was often just for show, an occasion for the family to flex its muscles.
The "dignity" of the nobility did not allow them to eat like starving ghosts. If other families saw this, they would think that the XX family was poor and had never eaten before.
It's a very shameful thing.
Therefore, Li Ke, dressed in a gorgeous uniform and with an excellent temperament, but who would look down at each food item before using tongs to grab a large amount of food, stood out.
Who is that?
"It seems to be the Lord of Zaun, Councilor Li Ke."
"Is he really that young?"
"Before I came, my mom told me to go up and say hello to him. Should I go?"
Is he still single?
Back in his seat, Li Ke's ears twitched as he heard the sounds. Strange. Hadn't Mel warned them?
Then, Li Ke looked in the direction of the sound.
Over there, there was a group of girls from Piltover.
One of the girls caught Li Ke Keduo's eye because of her strikingly pink hair.
Li Ke raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised by the other person's appearance, and then he looked away.
It's hot and sour rice noodles.
The girl with strikingly pink hair, wearing a white princess dress, sitting silently among a group of girls, was Seraphine.
But how did she end up here?
Wait a minute, it's not surprising that she's here. Although Seraphine's parents are from Zaunite, they managed to get Seraphine born in Piltover through their talent and hard work, and she was even able to attend Piltover University. It's just that Seraphine didn't go because of her own reasons.
This shows that the Seraphine family was not short of money.
Li Ke recalled that her family seemed to run a shop selling audio equipment and various musical instruments in Piltover, and also owned several factories Piltover, employing many Zaunite. In other words, Seraphine's father had helped many Zaunite.
Therefore, it's not surprising that Seraphine would be here; her family is, after all, a minor noble family.
The songstress is from the Upper City.
"Ah, he's looking over here!"
"Who was he looking at just now? Was he looking at you, Karina? I think he was definitely looking at you. You're the prettiest girl among us!"
"Really? I also feel like he's looking at me. What do you guys think? Should I go up and say hello?" The red-haired girl, who looked like she was still underage, blushed.
This girl named Karina was indeed very beautiful, with a small, delicate face, a fair oval face, and curly red hair that clung alluringly to her cheeks.
However, this heavy perm, on her youthful and inexperienced face, makes her look like a child pretending to be an adult.
"Hi, Councilor Li Ke, are you alone? My name is Karina, I'm related to the Giramann Family by marriage, it's a pleasure to meet you~"
Encouraged by her friends, Karina mustered up her courage and came up to greet Li Ke.
Li Ke turned his head and saw Karina and a group of girls surrounding him, including Seraphine.
Li Ke smiled and said gently, "No, I came with someone, but the person I'm waiting for hasn't arrived yet."
"Is that Representative Talis?"
"It wasn't him, it was Zaunite."
Seraphine looked up and stole a glance at Li Ke.
After hearing what Li Ke said, Karina hesitated for a moment, then the little girl mustered her courage and asked, "So, when we dance at the banquet later, do you... do you have a dance partner? May I invite you?"
"Sorry, Karina, I already have a dance partner, the one I've been waiting for," Li Ke replied.
Li Ke wasn't about to coldly chase the girls away. After all, he wasn't that narcissistic. They came up to greet Li Ke with goodwill, not because they really wanted anything to happen between them.
If Li Ke were to refuse or reprimand the other party with a cold face, what kind of behavior would that be?
Hearing Li Ke's words, Karina's lips moved, seemingly feeling a little embarrassed. The young girl was shy, so she lowered her head and was about to say "Excuse me" when Li Ke spoke up first:
"By the way, Karina, what kind of dances do you usually perform at your Piltover banquets?"
He continued, "My wife and I are both from Zaunite, and we're not very good at dancing, so we're a little worried about this."
"Ah! Representative Li Ke, you're already married?" Karina covered her mouth with her hand and said excitedly, "You got married so early?"
"My wife and I are childhood sweethearts; we've known each other since we were very young," Li Ke told her.
Karina and her friends jumped for joy, chattering excitedly:
"You and your wife are childhood sweethearts? That's wonderful!"
"Hmm, Councilor Li Ke, usually at banquets in Piltover, people dance ballroom dances, you know, with soothing music playing, and then they walk around the dance floor arm in arm?"
"Councilor Li Ke, I've been learning these dances since I was a child. They're actually very simple. You just need to hold your wife's hand, put your other arm around her waist, and walk back and forth on the dance floor."
"Anyway, a lot of people will be jumping together, no one will pay special attention to you guys."
Karina and her friends started giving Li Ke advice.
Li Ke smiled and agreed.
The group of little girls came quickly and left quickly, chattering goodbye to Li Ke before returning to their seats.
But Li Ke heard a very soft mutter.
"Liar," Seraphine whispered, head bowed.
Li Ke heard Seraphine's voice, he paused for a moment, then smiled.
Yes, Seraphine has the ability to hear the voices deep within people's hearts; Li Ke did indeed lie to Karina and the others.
After all, he and Jinx aren't married yet.
Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out below.
Li Ke looked up and saw a group of people entering the banquet.
The guy in the lead was wearing an oversized suit, and his pair of sharp claws were terrifying. What was even more unsettling was that a lot of gray-black hair was sticking out from beside his oversized black trousers.
The Zaunite have arrived.
Vander led the way, followed by Silco, and then a group of Zaun council members.
My father-in-law was dressed much the same as usual today, in his signature vest and jacket, carrying a scepter, his hair neatly combed back, but now he was wearing black gloves, and he calmly walked in.
Li Ke looked back and saw Vi and Caitlyn following them in. Never mind why Caitlyn was with the Zaunite.
Anyway, they all came together.
Vi was dressed in men's clothing, the clothes of which looked somewhat like a servant's attire. A red fake rose was pinned to the left breast of her white shirt. Combined with Vi's fiery red, slicked-back hair and her slightly roguish expression, she possessed a unique charm. Looking at her, Li Ke felt that Vi's image was somewhat similar to the one in the Butler series skins?
Beside her, Caitlyn, wearing a long blue dress and high heels, was almost a head and a half taller than Vi. Caitlyn, who had taken off her hat, was following Vi with a big smile.
Behind Vi and Caitlyn followed a blue-haired girl with her hands behind her back.
He strode into the scene with long legs, his expression mischievous.
Her fair face was simply painted with lipstick, and she wore a stiff denim jacket over a beautiful white long dress. Li Ke knew that dress very well, because it was a birthday gift from Li Ke.
Beneath her skirt were a pair of black ankle boots, and on her swaying wrist was a very ordinary silver bracelet. Her bright eyes scanned the room, and then, seemingly not finding the person she was looking for, she looked towards the second floor.
Then, with bright eyes and white teeth, she smiled.
Hey, Li Ke ~
She raised her hands from behind her back, jumped up, and waved to Li Ke on the second floor.
Although she was dressed very well and made up to be cute, her actions were still full of childlike innocence.
"Come on up, Jinx!" Li Ke stood up, gripped the railing, and shouted downstairs.
His actions were witnessed by Karina and the other girls, who immediately looked up curiously, and then they learned who Congressman Li Ke's wife was.
When you like someone, you don't need to say it, because your eyes don't lie.
At this lively banquet tonight, there are many beautiful women dressed in red, black, white, and all sorts of gorgeous gowns, but Congressman Li Ke's eyes are only on her.