Xiang Xiaotian's birthday banquet lasted from noon until the afternoon.
At the banquet, hosts and guests alike had a wonderful time, drinking to their hearts' content.
As the birthday girl, Xiang Xiaotian's cheeks were flushed red today. Surrounded by admirers, she was naturally the center of attention, with friends and family around her continuously showering her with praise.
Xiang Detao and his wife went around with their glasses, toasting everyone one by one. Xiang Detao in particular was glowing with pride, looking exceptionally pleased with himself.
"Old Xiang, that person you mentioned last time, Xiaotian's..." Some of the Xiang family's aunts, uncles, and other relatives took the chance to ask in low voices over their drinks.
"There, that's him." Xiang Detao gestured in the distance.
Everyone followed his gaze.
Amid the distant crowd stood a handsome, dashing figure, so strikingly good-looking that a single glance was enough to make people stop and never look away again.
"So that's the one!"
Upon seeing the person in question, the relatives and friends drew out their exclamations, thinking that he truly was exceptional. No wonder the Xiang family's girl, with such high standards, had set her heart on him and no one else.
Before long, Zhang Yang had been chatting comfortably among the younger crowd when people began coming over one after another to toast him.
Their tone and every word they said made it seem as though they had already regarded him as the Xiang family's future son-in-law, leaving him somewhat caught off guard.
Only Xiang Xiaotian stood to one side, smiling secretly in happiness.
With wave after wave of people coming to toast him, Zhang Yang felt he could not stay any longer. He simply stepped outside alone to get some fresh air.
The moment he came out, he found a