The guests were spellbound seeing Lihua donned in a breathtaking royal blue dress. A thin string of a diamond belt was wrapped around her waist that sparkled under the yellow lights.

Where the socialites found even difficult to breathe by Mingshen's presence, here Lihua was talking to him as if the heavy atmosphere didn't matter to her at all. It was so evident that Mingshen was pissed off at her, but Lihua showed no signs of any fear or nervousness.

Mingshen tilted his head and closely observed Lihua as he narrowed his eyes.

He thought of her and then of Jia who was locked up in his special ward in his lab. Jia's sharp gaze and the way she had held the scalpel on his neck was still fresh in his mind that brought a sly smile on his face.

Then he looked up and down at Lihua and sneered. "So different, indeed."

Lihua didn't understand what he was talking about, but she clearly understood that he mocking her somehow.

"One is so sharp and alert while the other has mushrooms grown over her head," he smirked.

Today was a night of celebration, so no matter how Lihua's heart was burning with the killing intent to strangle him, she refrained. "Hmph! I don't want to spoil my mood by arguing with you."

"You should actually," he raised his brow, "At least by talking to an intelligent man like me, you will gain some intelligence yourself. Maybe a rare occurrence might happen too where your pitiful brain cells increase."

She gritted her teeth and imaginary steam escaped her ears.

"Lixue dear!"

Yang Bingqing's chirpy voice came from behind her. She, along with her husband, Yang Cheng eagerly came to her side. She hugged her and brightly smiled. "Aiya how beautiful you look!"

She blushed. "Thank you, Aunt."

The ladies were even more speechless by seeing her on such good terms with the elder Yangs too.

"Unbelievable…"

"Jiang Lixue is on friendly terms with the Yang family too."

"She married a man like Jiang Wei and now she has such a good relationship with the influential Yang family too!"

Lihua said, "Hehe I was just about to ask Mingshen about you."

She waved her hand. "Ah Cheng and I were taking our time. More accurately, we were looking for any suitable woman we could find for Mingshen but I didn't like any," she sighed.

If the other single socialities heard about this, they would probay faint of a heart attack, feeling such humiliation.

"All of them give the same wealthy and snobbish vibe. I want a cool woman for him who can keep him in check!"

Mingshen lifted his brow and somehow Jia's face popped up in his mind.

Yang Bingqing glanced at her son and expressed her utter horror. "Mingshen... what's with that creepy smile on your face?"

Lihua shrugged. "Aunt, doesn't he always have a creepy and sinister look plastered on his face?"

Yang Cheng chuckled and nodded.

Mingshen snorted. "None of your business, Mom. Also, let me tell you to stop looking a fucking bride for me. If I want, I will find one for myself."

She cried hard. "You will find a woman for yourself!? Just look at you! God has blessed you with such a handsome face but what's the use if your personality is so insane!? I don't want a crazy daughter-in-law like you! She should be able to handle you, not be a maniac herself like how you are!" She buried her crying in her husband's shoulders. He sighed and patted on her head.

Lihua had no words to express. She dryly stared at Mingshen with judgemental eyes.

Just how much have you traumatized Aunt Bingqing?

Mingshen absolutely had no effect by his mother's sobs. "Whatever. I am just warning you to stop looking a woman for me or she would end up straight in my lab."

Lihua shuddered.

"Okay, okay! You enjoy here. I have to bring the star of the tonight!" She grinned. "It's time to get the party started."

Lihua signaled the staff in charge of the lights and he gave a thumbs up.

The lights switched off and all tbe guests wondered what was happening.

Lihua quickly stepped out and waved her hand at Jiang Weizhe and Jiang Yubi.

"Mom, it's time!"

Jiang Yubi, wearing an elegant Cheongsam with intricate details carved on the fabric, looked extremely beautiful. But her expression didn't look good. In fact, she was sweating and nervously fidgeting with her fingers.

Jiang Weizhe dotingly smiled. "Don't be nervous."

"I-I cannot help it, Weizhe...It's after so long that I am stepping into this house…"

The last time was when Jiang Weizhe first brought her and introduced her as his wife. Ever since Old Madam vehemently rejected her, she never put her foot in the main residence again.

Lihua said, "Mom, you don't have to worry at all! Everything will be fine. You are the main star! Be more confident."

"En," he nodded.

"Come, come. Everybody is waiting for you."

Jiang Weizhe squeezed her hand and intertwined his fingers against hers. He smiled. "Let's go."

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Even after five minutes since the darkness settled in, there was no sign of anything happening. The guests were beginning to grow a little restless.

Suddenly, a golden light shone from above that stayed fixed at the entrance. There was no movement for a few moments when everybody slowly saw two figures coming stepping in from the darkness.

Jiang Weizhe and Jiang Yubi stood at the center of the light. She slowly lifted her gaze and saw the guests curiously staring at her.

"Ladies and gentlemen!" Lihua's excited voice resounded from the mike.

"Thank you all for gathering in this banquet tonight at such a short notice. I, Jiang Lixue, on behalf of the whole Jiang family, truly appreciates it. Now without further delay, let me introduce the star of the banquet! Please welcome my mother-in-law, Mrs. Jiang Yubi and wish her a very happy birthday!"