When Yang Zimuo and An Nuo rushed over with wine, they happened to hear Qin Chuan's voice.
"Uncle, Aunt, I'm from Yongnan County, a small county town, perhaps you haven't heard of this name."
Yang Jingye and his wife exchanged glances, both seeing confusion in each other's eyes. They considered themselves well-traveled and knowledgeable, having been to and heard of many places, but Yongnan County was indeed a name they'd never encountered before.
"Dad, Mom, are you checking his background?"
Yang Zimuo, with An Nuo by her side, walked over quickly, a sweet smile on her face, interrupting Yang Jingye and Chu Xiu Ying's questioning.
"Qin Chuan may come from a humble background, but he's incredibly capable!"
"Don't judge people with prejudice."
"If you don't believe me, ask Lu Xiaoshu, Huang Qi, or even my brother. Is Qin Chuan not impressive?"
Hearing their daughter's words, Yang Jingye and Chu Xiu Ying's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise. They were astute individuals who had experienced much in their lives. This seemed to be the first time their daughter had praised a peer, especially a male peer, which was quite remarkable. However, they maintained their composure.
"Oh, how is he outstanding? Tell us about it!" Yang Jingye said with a smile.
"Uncle, Aunt, please don't listen to Zimuo's exaggeration. I'm just a young man from the countryside with no background, doing a little business..."
"Who said that's a small business?" Yang Zimuo interrupted forcefully before Qin Chuan could finish. "Has anyone seen a small business advertise on CCTV?"
Chu Xiu Ying's beautiful eyebrows arched. "Advertising on CCTV? What does that mean?"
"Mom, it means exactly what it says!" Yang Zimuo's small mouth moved rapidly. "The electronics factory Qin Chuan runs has developed an electronic product, and it's recently been advertised on CCTV!"
"Uncle, Aunt, I can vouch for that. I truly saw Qin Chuan's product advertised on CCTV not long ago!" Fang Rumei chimed in to support.
"Yes, I can also confirm, I really saw it on television!" Huang Qi added immediately. Even though he rarely watched television, he knew at that moment that this must be true.
"Getting advertised on CCTV is a remarkable achievement. Qin Chuan, what's your product called? I'll check it out sometime." Yang Jingye said.
Qin Chuan hadn't expected his future father-in-law and mother-in-law to pay such close attention to an inconspicuous person like him, let alone show such genuine interest. His original plan was simply to attend Ms. Yang's birthday party as a quiet guest. Later, when the party was winding down and people were leaving, he'd find an opportunity to ask Ms. Yang out alone, present his carefully prepared gift, and finalize everything. He hadn't anticipated his future in-laws being so attentive, which exceeded his expectations significantly. Now, Qin Chuan knew he couldn't be secretive any longer. With Ms. Yang lending him such support, and Fang Rumei and Huang Qi also backing him, he couldn't let their expectations go unfulfilled.
"Uncle, my product is called the 'Divine Shield Storage Cabinet.' It started airing on CCTV on the twentieth. It's on the Finance Channel at 8:00 AM and PM, and on the Drama Channel at 8:05 AM and PM." Qin Chuan replied.
"You advertised on two CCTV channels?" Chu Xiu Ying asked, slightly surprised. That would require a significant amount of money.
"Yes, two channels." Qin Chuan nodded with a smile.
As Chu Xiu Ying was about to ask more questions, Yang Zimuo gently nudged her away from their table. "Dad, Mom, you should go toast other guests. If you keep this up, you'll make my friends uncomfortable. Many people are noticing us."
Yang Jingye and Chu Xiu Ying looked up and realized she was right. They could only temporarily disengage from Qin Chuan and move to the next table.
"Phew!" Seeing his future in-laws depart, Qin Chuan exhaled a sigh of relief, feeling much of the pressure lift.
"Come, let's toast everyone!" An Nuo approached with a tray of drinks. Everyone raised their glasses; the ladies had red wine, while the men had baijiu.
"Please enjoy yourselves, we'll move on to the next table!" Yang Zimuo acted naturally, and after toasting, she left, as if she and Qin Chuan were just good friends. However, after she left, Qin Chuan immediately became the focus of everyone's attention.
"Qin Chuan, we forgot to ask, how exactly do you and Zimuo know each other?" someone inquired.
"That's right, we overlooked that. I noticed Zimuo gave you special attention. Your relationship seems a bit unusual..." Fang Rumei teased. Everyone had witnessed Yang Zimuo's solicitous behavior towards Qin Chuan, naturally sparking their curiosity. However, many didn't delve into romantic speculation, not because they hadn't considered it, but because it seemed impossible. Yang Zimuo was such an exceptional figure; no matter how outstanding Qin Chuan might be, there seemed to be a vast chasm between them.
"When Zimuo was doing volunteer teaching, she was in our village..." Qin Chuan briefly recounted how he met Ms. Yang.
As he chatted animatedly with everyone, he felt glances frequently cast his way. Almost everyone had witnessed the friendly interaction between Yang Jingye, Chu Xiu Ying, and Qin Chuan. Though they couldn't hear the specifics due to the distance, the fact that Mr. and Mrs. Yang treated a young man so warmly was highly unusual. Qin Chuan's appearance was thus memorable, and many began inquiring about this unfamiliar young man's background.
Among them, the tables of Han Taiqing, seated to Qin Chuan's left and right, and Su Hengyu's table were the most observant. Due to their proximity, they had a clearer view of the recent interaction. Yang Zimuo's special attention to Qin Chuan had not escaped their notice. As fervent admirers of Ms. Yang, they were keenly interested in any male who appeared by her side.
"I need all the information on this Qin Chuan," Han Taiqing said in a low voice, a hint of gloom in his expression.
"Brother, don't worry. We'll have someone investigate everything about this kid tomorrow," a young man with extensive tattoos on his neck grinned sinisterly beside Han Taiqing.
At another table, Su Hengyu also quietly instructed those around him. He felt a sense of wariness towards this suddenly appearing stranger.
The birthday party continued merrily amidst the melodious strains of the violin. There were also various performances, dances, laughter, and games. Involuntarily, it was drawing to a close. Many guests began to depart. Yang Zimuo, having had quite a bit to drink tonight, had a delicate blush on her already exquisite face, making her look alluring.
"Zimuo!" As Ms. Yang walked over, Han Taiqing suddenly stood up and called out. This single sentence immediately drew everyone's attention.