The expansive ballroom was sumptuous in design. Beautiful white chandeliers hung from the pristine, white ceiling. Links of crystal swayed lightly as they hung from the chandelier, casting overlapping shadows on the floor. It was mesmerizing to behold.Classical music resonated unceasingly across the ballroom. Every guest in attendance was someone wealthy and respectable. Matrons bedecked in pearls and jewels, refined gentlemen, and floaty debutantes were all mingling and making conversation. The atmosphere was very lively. Old Man Fang wore a dark blue Tang suit and had a dragon-headed staff in his hand. He stood by the door to the ballroom to greet the guests with Fang Yuchen by his side. All of the guests in attendance came to offer their congratulations to Old Man Fang. “Elder Fang, happy birthday.” “Old Master, may you live a happy and long life.” Old Man Fang was jovial. He smiled and nodded at every single person who came to wish him well. “Thank you for attendi
This hostility, which was uncalled for, confused Jiang Sese, but she paid it no mind. Fang Yuchen noticed as well. He led the family to a refreshment area before he poured two cups of juice for Tiantian and Xiaobao. He then said to Jiang Sese, “That person to the left is our Eldest Uncle.” He lifted his chin in the direction of the person he spoke of, signaling Jiang Sese to look. Jiang Sese and Jin Fengchen turned to follow his gaze. A middle-aged man and woman were standing shoulder to shoulder. The man was tall and lanky, and he did not have a pleased look on his face. He had a shrewd air about him. Meanwhile, the woman by his side seemed to be twice his size. Her face was thick with flab. Even her ostentatious makeup and dress could not cover up the air of ruthlessness around her. A well-mannered young man in a suit stood next to them. He looked similar to the couple. Jiang Sese gave him a longer look. When Fang Yuchen noticed this, he explained, “That’s Eldest Un
Eldest Aunty’s words sounded like she had prejudged Jiang Sese as pretending to be Fang Xueman’s daughter for the Fang family’s fortunes. Fang Yuchen frowned deeply, and his temper flared as he witnessed his Eldest Aunty’s sharp, unkind words and demeanor. He could not accept that behavior and he retorted, “Eldest Aunty, what are you talking about? Sese was personally accepted by Grandpa, can there still be a fraud? Or do you think that Grandpa is so senile that he can’t recognize his own descendants?” Those words immediately made Eldest Aunty’s face darken as she had no response to them. “Ah Chen, is this how you speak to your Eldest Aunty?” “Ah, Eldest Sister, don’t bicker with Ah Chen.” Second Aunty butted in to mediate with a wide smile, playing the role of a good guy. However, no matter how one looked at it, she looked like a scheming vixen. It did not give one a pleasant feeling. As expected, in the next moment she said maliciously, “Dad has already gone to see h
These words obviously implied that these three were here because he had invited them. Fang Yiming’s parents instantly became agitated when they heard this. “You brat, what are you doing standing around? Go and greet them!” Fang Yiming nodded and strode towards the trio with his parents in tow. Second Uncle’s family was unwilling to be left behind when they saw this. “Let’s go! We’ll go and watch.” They began to jostle their way towards Old Man Fang. These were members of the Three Great Families! If they could get closer, they would. They could not pass up such a good chance. Therefore, the two families rushed over to stand in front of the trio. Fang Teng and Shang Ying had yet to come to their senses. They looked at each other, their eyes full of shock and wonder. “Yiming is familiar with members of the Three Great Families?” The influence these families wielded in the capital far exceeded that of the Fang family. If they were not mistaken, Fang Yiming did no
Jing Liuyue and the others paid no heed to Eldest Uncle’s words. They simply strode over to Jin Fengchen. “Brother Chen, long time no see!” “I’ve been thinking of you all this while, and now finally we meet.” “Brother Chen!” The greeting of ‘Brother Chen’ by the three of them made Eldest Uncle and Second Uncle, as well as their families stop in shock. Brother Chen, this greeting was not for Fang Yuchen. “Who is Brother Chen?” “I don’t know. Let’s watch and see.” The guests gossiped among themselves, curious at the greeting from the trio’s mouth. How honored was this person that it could make these three illustrious young men call him brother? The problem was they were not even aware that this person had attended the party. Eldest Uncle plucked up his courage to ask, but the trio ignored him. Yun Moheng took the lead and walked towards Jin Fengchen. Ji Dongtang and Jing Liuyue followed behind him. “Brother Chen, I heard from Fengyao recently that you we
“His name is Jin Fengchen.” Fang Yuchen’s voice was neither soft nor loud, but it was enough to be heard by Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, and their families as well as the nearby guests. Jin Fengchen. Back then, his name was like a thunderclap. However, after he left the country and Jin Fengyao took over affairs at the Jin family’s domestic interests, his reputation slowly waned. However, there were still those who remembered Jin Fengchen well. Therefore, after Fang Yuchen said this name, everyone was shocked. Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, and their families were all gaping in surprise. “Jin, Jin Fengchen? You don’t mean that Jin family?” Eldest Uncle slapped his head. He gulped before asking the question. Fang Yuchen smiled widely when he saw Eldest Uncle’s bewildered look. He nodded his head smugly, while at the same time not forgetting to add, “Yes, that Jin family. Would he even be phased by your family’s paltry fortunes?” The insult was unexpected. Eldest
Fang Yiming stared at Yun Moheng and company standing around and chatting with Fang Yuchen. This opportunity was supposed to be his! Fang Yiming gritted his teeth in anger, his eyes turning red. Hearing his mother’s words, he looked away and said hatefully, “Or is it that Fang Yuchen is just too scheming?” “He knew who Jin Fengchen was beforehand but didn’t bother to tell us. Is it not for this moment?” Fang Yiming placed all the blame for this missed opportunity squarely on Fang Yuchen’s innocent shoulders. He blamed Fang Yuchen for not telling them, but at the same time, he forgot that he never gave Fang Yuchen the chance to speak in the first place. Eldest Uncle waved his hand with a hard look on his face. “No matter what, after this, you best get along well with Sese. Are you worried another opportunity won’t come?” Eldest Aunty nodded in agreement. Meanwhile, on Second Uncle’s side, they were making the same plans as well. Second Aunty grabbed one son in each
As soon as they walked through the door, the old butler came to greet them. “Old Master, you’ve returned.” “Yeah.” Old Man Fang nodded. “These are…” Seeing the people behind Old Man Fang, the old butler paused. The old man briefly introduced them, and the old butler quickly smiled and welcomed them as well. Jiang Sese led the children in and then looked around the house. This home had a very simple air to it. Everything looked and smelled old. The furniture and fittings were the same, and there were many paintings on the wall. It was very spacious, but there were not many people. From a quick count, there was only the butler and a few servants. Fang Yuchen stood next to Jiang Sese and explained quietly, “Grandpa doesn’t like crowds, so usually this big mansion will only be inhabited by him, the butler, and a few others.” Jiang Sese nodded in understanding. They then followed Old Man Fang in single file to the main hall. “Arrange their rooms for them in a while