A Complicated Commission!

Almost all the guests turned their attention toward Manhattan.

Manhattan spoke in a clear voice:

"Thank you all for taking the time to attend tonight's gathering. I've prepared a selection of cold dishes in different styles for everyone, and I hope they will help fill your stomachs."

"Of course, besides that, I would also like to introduce my student, Chu Yang."

"He has already completed his training under me and has solved several cases. The Nut Case reported in the newspaper that was just published was personally investigated and solved with his involvement."

"Of course, the main reason I'm saying all this is to hope that my fellow colleagues and friends will look after my student..."

Manhattan spoke with deep sincerity, truly introducing Chu Yang as his prized disciple.

Next, Chu Yang, who had long prepared the appropriate speech, stepped forward to address everyone.

Only afterward did Manhattan signal for the band to begin playing, and the ball truly got underway.

However, Chu Yang, as the host, still had to dance the opening number.

Naturally, he needed to invite a female partner.

Unfortunately, there was no one present that night whom he particularly wanted to invite.

In the end, Elinore, Shanna's mother and a high-ranking figure, saw his awkwardness and took the initiative to rescue him.

The two danced gracefully across the floor, and the ball officially settled into its proper rhythm.

The reason he had not chosen Shanna as his opening dance partner—

was mainly because Shanna was too young and had not yet reached the age for formally participating in social events.

Besides, he was close to Shanna, so Elinore, as Shanna's mother and an elder, naturally had the qualifications to dance the opening number with him.

As they danced across the floor, Elinore leaned close to Chu