What excited everyone the most was her identity as the foremost aristocratic family in Jiang Province.
"Miss Wei is even more beautiful today, truly befitting the eldest daughter of the foremost family in Jiangbei. Her peerless beauty, her icy demeanor, she is simply the goddess of our dreams!"
"You still dare to have designs on Miss Wei? She's destined for Young Master Guo, and only Young Master Guo is worthy of Miss Wei's status!"
"Indeed, it is our utmost fortune to catch a glimpse of Miss Wei. We are truly blessed."
"..."
Upon seeing Wei Mengyao, a crowd immediately exclaimed excitedly.
"Mengyao, happy birthday!"
At this moment, Guo Mingyang walked up, knelt on one knee, and presented a pigeon-egg sized diamond ring that glittered under the lights. The ring was composed of seven colors, dazzling and exquisite.
Guo Mingyang intended to propose to Wei Mengyao at her birthday banquet.
"Mingyang, what is this?"
Wei Mengyao was slightly stunned and quickly looked at Guo Mingyang, asking.
"Mengyao, you know how I feel about you. For so many years, you've been the only one in my heart. Today, in front of everyone in Jiang Province, I want to propose to you. Mengyao, marry me!"
Guo Mingyang continued, his eyes brimming with emotion.
"Wow, so touching! This diamond ring is undoubtedly priceless. I heard it's called something like 'Love Stronger Than Gold'!"
"Indeed, it's said to be worth two hundred million. I never expected Young Master Guo to be so generous in his pursuit of Miss Wei's heart. It's incredible! If I were Miss Wei, I would definitely agree to Young Master Guo without hesitation!"
"Yes, Young Master Guo's feelings for Miss Wei are as clear as the sun and moon. For years, he has only loved Miss Wei and silently protected her. It's truly moving!"
"Marry him, marry him, marry him..."
The surrounding crowd, initially moved, began to chant.
Wei Mengyao's expression immediately turned cold. She looked at Guo Mingyang and said, "Mingyang, today is my birthday banquet. I don't want to discuss matters unrelated to the banquet!"
"Alright, we'll discuss our matters later then!"
Guo Mingyang's expression flickered slightly. He then stood up, handed the diamond ring to a nearby attendant, and snapped his fingers. A beauty then wheeled in a ten-tiered cake.
Written on top in red jam were the words: "Happy Birthday to My Dearest Love!"
"Mengyao, without your consent, I prepared the cake in advance. I hope you don't mind?"
Guo Mingyang said with a smile.
Seeing the words, Wei Mengyao's expression grew colder. However, with so many people present, she still gave Guo Mingyang some face and did not erupt in anger on the spot.
"It's about time, let's cut the cake!"
Guo Mingyang held a cake knife and offered it to Wei Mengyao with a smile.
"I'll cut it when Mr. Lu arrives!"
Wei Mengyao stated directly.
"Mr. Lu?"
"Which Mr. Lu?"
Upon hearing this, Guo Mingyang's face turned from green to white. He had tried his utmost to please Wei Mengyao, only for her to say she was waiting for some Mr. Lu. This put Guo Mingyang in a very awkward position.
The rest of the guests, upon hearing Wei Mengyao's words, were also speechless and shocked. They had no idea who this Mr. Lu was that Wei Mengyao would disregard Guo Mingyang's elaborate preparations and wait for him.
Wei Mengyao searched the hall for a long time but couldn't find Lu Yang. Disappointment gnawed at her. After a moment's thought, she took out her phone and called Lu Yang.
"Mr. Lu, aren't you attending my birthday banquet?"
Wei Mengyao asked cautiously.
"I'm here, but I'm outside. They won't let me in!"
Lu Yang said directly.
"What? Who dares to be so audacious? They even dare to block Mr. Lu!"
Hearing this, Wei Mengyao instantly became furious and shouted.
"Mengyao, what's wrong?"
Seeing Wei Mengyao so angry, Guo Mingyang quickly asked.
"The Mr. Lu I invited has been blocked outside!"
"Today is my birthday banquet, and my honored guest has been blocked outside. Who has such great audacity to block my Wei family's guest!"
Wei Mengyao continued speaking.
Hearing this, Guo Mingyang was stunned. Could it be that the useless son-in-law from the Tang family whom he had just stopped was Wei family's honored guest?
This didn't make sense!
Wasn't that guy just a useless son-in-law?
Before Guo Mingyang could react, Wei Mengyao strode towards the entrance, followed by a crowd of guests.
At this moment, Tang Zixuan was standing at the doorway, continuously reprimanding Lu Yang.
"Lu Yang, hurry back. Don't embarrass yourself here. Miss Wei's birthday banquet has already started, and no one will invite you!"
"Alternatively, if you kneel down now and call me Dad, and if I'm in a good mood, I might consider taking you to get something to eat. It's not impossible!"
Tang Zixuan felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction.
"Idiot!"
Lu Yang glanced at Tang Zixuan and said coldly.
"You damn good-for-nothing, how dare you insult me! You..."
"Silence!"
Just as Tang Zixuan was about to teach Lu Yang a lesson, a clear, cold voice suddenly echoed. Tang Zixuan looked intently and saw a beauty in a light purple evening gown, exquisitely beautiful.
"Miss... Miss Wei?"
Tang Zixuan was instantly startled. He hadn't expected Miss Wei to come out. Could his good fortune be arriving?
Tang Zixuan quickly adjusted his attire and walked towards her with a smile.
"Slap!"
Before Tang Zixuan's smile could fully bloom, a slap landed directly on his face. The one who struck was none other than Wei Mengyao.
Tang Zixuan froze on the spot. He couldn't understand how his good fortune had suddenly turned into a disaster.
"What kind of trash are you, to dare to block my Wei family's honored guest, Mr. Lu?"
Wei Mengyao looked at Tang Zixuan and questioned him coldly.
"What?"
"Wei family's honored guest? Mr. Lu?"
"Miss Wei, have you mistaken someone? This good-for-nothing is our Tang family's son-in-law. How could he possibly be the Wei family's honored guest?"
Tang Zixuan quickly explained.
"Are you implying I'm blind and can't even recognize Mr. Lu?"
"What are you, to dare to speak ill of me in front of me?"
Wei Mengyao asked Tang Zixuan coldly.
"I... I am Tang Zixuan of the Tang family!"
Tang Zixuan quickly replied.
"Tang family? Just a second-rate family. My birthday banquet didn't seem to invite your Tang family, did it?"
"Now, kneel down immediately and apologize to Mr. Lu, otherwise, your Tang family will have to face the wrath of the Wei family!"
Wei Mengyao said coldly again.
"What?"
Hearing this, Tang Zixuan's eyes widened in disbelief. Forcing him to kneel and apologize to Lu Yang was worse than killing him.