As the sun started setting, the guests started pouring in for the banquet. The entrance of the luxurious hotel was swamped with shiny and expensive cars. The valets were busy helping the guests park the cars. The Sheng group had appointed people to escort the esteemed guests to their designated tables.
Since Mr. Lee was present at the venue since the morning, he changed at a room which was booked for him. Jinjing and Mama Lee were sent a car by the Shengs to pick them up.
When Jinjing arrived at the banquet hall, she presented the invitation and entered. Her eyes were scanning the place for familiar faces. But she could not spot Meili or Liang. Lost in her thoughts she did not notice that most of the eyes in the hall were trained on her. She was breathtakingly beautiful. Ethereal!
In her off shoulder dress, her collar bones and petit shoulders were accentuated even more. She was wearing the chain with the ring around her neck, with the ring still hidden. The dress just ended an inch above her knee. The navy blue color contrasted well with her skin tone and made her glow. Wearing matching ankle strap heels, she looked slender and tall.
The mothers of boys of marriageable age were curious to know about the elegant and beautiful girl. Whereas the boys, they just could not peel their eye off her. In particular, one person, who confidently treaded in her direction.
"hi!" Yun Luwei greeted with a dashing smile.
Looking in the direction of the voice, Jinjing saw Luwei standing close by with his hand extended. She chivalrously smiled and shook hands with him.
"you look stunning. Not that you don't look good on other days…. but today, today you are breath taking."
Luwei did not conceal his admiration for Jinjing. When she saw the longing look in his eyes, she felt a little uncomfortable and took her hand out from his.
"Thank you Yun Luwei" Jinjing chose a formal approach to address him, maintaining a distance from him. In that moment she spotted Meili near the stage instructing the organizers. Jinjing excused herself and approached Meili. Luwei did not leave her be. Despite her clearly excusing herself, he still tagged along.
"hey bestie!" Jinjing called for Meili's attention. Looking at her bestie there, Meili left everything aside and pulled her into a bear hug "hey beautiful! Wow you look awesome." She regarded her carefully and whispered "just wait till my bro sees you, he's going to go bonkers"
Luwei noticed the closeness Meili and Jinjing shared. He always felt that Meili had an inkling towards him. He thought to himself 'I can get close to Jinjing through Meili.' With that in mind he stretched his hand out and greeted Meili in a friendly manner, much to Meili's surprise.
"hey good evening Sheng Meili, you look beautiful." Meili shook his hands and was at a complete loss for words. Her mouth was slight parted looking at her prince charming. She did not expect him to greet her so warmly.
Looking at her lack of response, Jinjing elbowed her slightly bring her back from her dream world.
"ohhh!!! Good evening. Thank you. You look handsome as always." Meili responded timidly.
Just then the MC spoke on the microphone, announcing the entry of Mr Sheng and star of the evening Sheng Liang. All the guests went back to their respective seats.
Dressed in a suave maroon lapel suit, Liang confidently followed his father on to the stage, amidst thunderous applause.