A professional event planner was going over the banquet schedule with Yu Qingchuan.
First, naturally, he would appear with the whole family. Yu Chenyi would give a speech, followed by a few words from Yu Qingchuan, then the share transfer ceremony. After that came the open party, when Yu Qingchuan would accompany Yu Chenyi to make connections, and finally, they would cut the birthday cake.
As for the gifts, designated staff would deliver them straight to Yu Qingchuan's residence.
The speeches were all scripted. Yu Qingchuan only had a few short lines, so he just needed to memorize them.
Yu Qingchuan familiarized himself with everything and even rehearsed once in the room. All that remained was to go onstage.
Unused to such grand, formal occasions, Yu Qingchuan worried he would mess up. He quietly asked Lu Shiyi, "Brother Yi, do I look ridiculous?"
"No." Lu Shiyi encouraged him. "Just be poised and let everyone see who you are. My sweetheart is beautiful and smart. After tonight, I'll probably have a lot more romantic rivals. But I'm confident none of them can compare to me."
Brother Yi really knew what to say. With emotional intelligence like that, he could write a book!
Yu Qingchuan was delighted by his sweet talk and no longer felt nervous. After all, Lu Shiyi would be standing beside him.
Then Yu Chenyi told him that Lu Shiyi could not go onstage.
Ever since Yu Chenyi had started paying attention to Yu Qingchuan, his feelings toward Lu Shiyi had become complicated. He had clearly raised a son, so why did he feel like the father of a daughter?
Especially when this son was so devoted to someone outside the family, wishing he could cling to Lu Shiyi all day long. It was unbearable to watch.
"No." For