Morning Star Hotel was one of the Chen family's properties in Fog City.
Morning Star Hotels could be found in every major city across the country.
Today's banquet was being held there.
As noon approached, Qin Hanchu accompanied Mu Jianling to the Morning Star Hotel!
Although Chairman Mu was still seriously injured and unconscious, Mu Jianling attended the event in her finest attire for the sake of the family's cooperation.
Already devastatingly beautiful, she was even more stunning today, eclipsing everyone else.
"Here is the information on the Chen family's younger generation. You need to build good relationships with them once we get there."
"Our Mu family might be doing alright in Fog City, but we're far inferior compared to the Chen family."
"The Chen family's ancestor is a peak Grandmaster expert, which places him among the top powerhouses nationwide."
"If we can foster good relationships with the Chen family, it would greatly benefit the Mu family."
As he spoke, the Mu family's second uncle handed a document to Mu Jianling.
Qin Hanchu sat beside Mu Jianling and glanced at it. He noticed the information was incredibly detailed, even including the preferences of these younger family members.
Mu Jianling reviewed it carefully before placing the document in the car.
Her target was the female descendants of the Chen family, as they would be easier to approach.
A moment later, the Mu family's luxurious car stopped in front of the Morning Star Hotel.
After Qin Hanchu and the others alighted, the driver drove the car to the parking lot.
"I will speak with the Chen family's high-ranking officials later. Socializing with the younger generation will be your responsibility," the Mu family's second uncle instructed as they entered the elevator.
Mu Jianling nodded, "Understood."
"Don't cause trouble for Jianling," the Mu family's second uncle said, looking at Qin Hanchu.
Qin Hanchu ignored him, which annoyed the second uncle.
The elevator doors opened, and they arrived at the venue of the banquet.
Although Mu Jianling and her party had arrived early, the banquet hall was already filled with many members of prestigious families.
The Mu family's second uncle headed directly towards the elders' section, while Mu Jianling led Qin Hanchu to the socializing area for the younger generation.
"Miss Mu!"
Upon seeing Mu Jianling, many young men and women greeted her politely.
Mu Jianling linked her arm with Qin Hanchu's, offering a polite smile as she acknowledged them.
After Mu Jianling moved away, the young men and women began to whisper amongst themselves.
"I heard Chairman Mu was attacked yesterday."
"I heard that too. Apparently, he's not out of the danger zone yet."
"Who dared to assassinate the Chairman of the Mu family!"
"I'm not sure. The Mu family is investigating."
"Who is that young man Mu Jianling is linked with? He looks a bit familiar."
"That's Ye Jiangliu from the Ye family!"
"The Ye family's idiot? Why is he so close to Mu Jianling? Walking hand-in-hand to the banquet?"
"Rumor has it they are dating, and it looks like it's true!"
"Even though Ye Jiangliu's intellectual disability has been cured, he's still a good-for-nothing. What does Mu Jianling see in him?"
"Perhaps it's his honest character. After all, the other younger members of the Ye family wouldn't be controlled by Mu Jianling."
"That's true. Taking Ye Jiangliu means she can at least keep him in line."
"This kid got lucky!"
As they were discussing, Mu Jianling spotted the younger members of the Chen family.
They were currently surrounded by admirers, like stars attracting planets.
Mu Jianling's gaze fell upon Chen Jia'er.
Chen Jia'er was the youngest daughter of the current Chen family chairman and was doted upon by Old Master Chen.
"Hello, Miss Chen!" Mu Jianling approached Chen Jia'er and smiled.
Seeing Mu Jianling, everyone surrounding Chen Jia'er quickly parted, creating a path.
"You must be Mu Jianling. I've heard you're the most beautiful woman in Fog City, and seeing you today, the reputation is well-deserved," Chen Jia'er said with a smile.
"It's just a false title given by others. I, however, find Miss Chen to be even sweeter and more beautiful," Mu Jianling replied.
"I'm truly honored to be praised by you," Chen Jia'er said, then continued, "I heard Chairman Mu was attacked. How is he doing now?"
"He should be out of danger for now," Mu Jianling replied with a slightly awkward smile.
Chen Jia'er didn't dwell on the topic and looked at Qin Hanchu, whom Mu Jianling was holding onto. "And who is this?"
"My boyfriend, Ye Jiangliu!" Mu Jianling announced.
Chen Jia'er looked at Qin Hanchu in surprise. "You're the Ye family's Ye Jiangliu?"
Qin Hanchu nodded. "Yes."
"May I ask you a question?"
Qin Hanchu replied, "You want to know how my intellectual disability was cured?"
"You guessed it? It seems you're smarter than many people now," Chen Jia'er said with a hint of surprise. "Can you answer?"
"I'm not entirely sure myself. I had an accident, and when I woke up, I was fine."
Upon hearing Qin Hanchu's response, Chen Jia'er smiled. "It seems you are very fortunate."
"It's passable," Qin Hanchu responded.
Just then, a young man approached.
This young man was Chen Jia'er's elder brother, Chen Jiaxing!
"Miss Mu, I've long admired your reputation!"
Chen Jiaxing looked at Mu Jianling with a gaze filled with admiration and affection.
Upon seeing Mu Jianling holding Qin Hanchu's arm, his expression turned displeased.
"You are too kind, Young Master Chen," Mu Jianling replied.
"And who is this?" Chen Jiaxing asked, looking at Qin Hanchu.
"Ye Jiangliu from the Ye family," Chen Jia'er replied.
Chen Jiaxing frowned, then sneered. "You're the Ye family's idiot?"
"I thought the younger generation of the Chen family were all well-informed elites. I didn't expect there to be those who just coast by."
Qin Hanchu's words caused all the young men and women present to look at him in astonishment.
These people were eager to curry favor with the Chen family's descendants, yet Qin Hanchu had just insulted Chen Jiaxing as someone who merely coasted by.
"Ye Jiangliu, what do you mean by that?"
"Hurry up and apologize to Young Master Chen!"
The aforementioned Ye Jianghe was standing beside Chen Jiaxing.
Chen Jiaxing walked towards Mu Jianling, and Ye Jianghe and the others who had been trying to ingratiate themselves with Chen Jiaxing naturally followed.
Ye Jianghe was shocked that Ye Jiangliu dared to mock Chen Jiaxing!
The Ye family also hoped to secure a cooperation with the Chen family. Although Ye Jiangliu had left the Ye family manor, everyone knew he was still a member of the Ye family.
If Chen Jiaxing were to be angered by this, the Ye family would completely lose this cooperation opportunity.
Ye Jianghe considered himself the heir of the Ye family and naturally cared about the Ye family's interests.
It was for this reason that he immediately reprimanded Qin Hanchu, telling him to apologize to Chen Jiaxing.
Even Mu Jianling was taken aback.
While Chen Jiaxing's words were impolite, she hadn't expected "Ye Jiangliu" to dare to retort to anyone!
If it were another family, Mu Jianling might have helped Qin Hanchu.
However, facing Chen Jiaxing, Mu Jianling's influence wouldn't be enough.
Chen Jia'er looked at Qin Hanchu in surprise. It was the first time she had seen someone dare to mock her elder brother.
"Miss Chen Jia'er knows that my intellectual disability has been cured, yet this Young Master Chen still refers to me as an idiot. This shows how poorly informed he is."
"It's not wrong to say he's just coasting by, right!"
Qin Hanchu said this with a calm expression.