Chapter 2343: Chapter 2347: Striking It Rich
Xiao Shumiao was not nervous at all on stage. When others asked him questions, he answered each one—some with childlike innocence, others with a mature reasoning, like a little adult.
Gu Junzhu listened with pride written all over his face: "As expected of my son, such poise, such demeanor, just like how I was back in the day!"
Ye Xingbei: "...So you were also a chatterbox as a child?"
Gu Junzhu: "...That part’s different!"
Ye Xingbei rolled her eyes at him: "Haha!"
Ye Xingbei thought the little chatterbox was a bit embarrassing, but clearly, others didn’t think so.
Everyone apart from her thought Xiao Shumiao was handsome and adorable, and the little guy successfully won them over.
When the guests were leaving, they were reluctant to part, and they all agreed to invite Senior Master Gu to bring Xiao Shumiao to their homes for a visit someday.
After the guests left, the family members chatted briefly before each retired to their rooms for an afternoon nap.
At seven in the evening, the cocktail party officially began.
This kind of occasion was not suitable for Senior Master Gu to attend.
Wei Hanting and Zhan Jinchuan also did not make an appearance.
The main attendees were Gu Junzhu’s friends and the Gu Group’s business partners.
Once the cocktail party officially commenced, the symphony orchestra in the corner stopped playing.
The guests sensed something and quieted down, bringing the room to a standstill.
The symphony orchestra resumed playing.
This time, they played a very gentle and soothing piece of music.
Amidst the music, Gu Junzhu and Ye Xingbei, holding Xiao Shumiao’s hands on either side, descended the ornate spiral staircase.
The lights in the venue dimmed, leaving a single bright spotlight on the three of them.
Tonight, Ye Xingbei was wearing a fiery red evening gown, making her already fair skin appear as white as snow.
Her features were exquisitely beautiful, her aura radiant and noble, with her hair cascading like a waterfall behind her, her figure tall and graceful, her slender waist easily embraced by hands.
Gu Junzhu and Xiao Shumiao were dressed in father-and-son outfits tonight.
The identical pure black suits, exuding an air of mystery and nobility on Gu Junzhu, added a touch of playfulness and cuteness on Xiao Shumiao.
The stunning appearance of the family of three left the guests repeatedly astonished.
As they reached the middle of the staircase, the family of three paused.
Gu Junzhu, holding Xiao Shumiao’s small hand, scanned the guests with a joyful smile: "Thank you all for attending tonight’s cocktail party. I believe you all know why this evening’s gathering was held."
Gu Junzhu lowered his gaze to Xiao Shumiao, "This is my son, Gu Yiyang. I hope everyone can look out for him in the future."
The guests raised their hands and applauded, the applause thunderous.
He usually spoke little in public, and after a few words to highlight the theme, he smiled and nodded, holding Xiao Shumiao’s hand as they walked down the stairs to toast the guests.
After toasting the guests, he led Ye Xingbei and Xiao Shumiao to a side hall.
The side hall was connected to the main hall, but was separated by a curtain of beads.
The main hall was brightly lit, while the side hall was lit with a slightly dimmer warm orange glow.
This way, the people in the side hall could see the main hall clearly, but those in the main hall couldn’t see into the side hall.
Several black-clad bodyguards stood at the entrance of the side hall.
When some guests intentionally or unintentionally tried to approach the side hall, the bodyguards quickly stepped forward and politely asked the guests to leave.
Of course, Gu Junzhu did not face this trouble.
He smoothly led Ye Xingbei and Xiao Shumiao into the side hall.
Seeing the people inside the side hall, Xiao Shumiao exclaimed, "Wow," in excitement and greeted everyone one by one: "Uncle Cheng, Uncle Jing, Uncle Ran, Uncle Bang, Uncle Zuo, Uncle Mo, Uncle Little Fish!"
