Keeping the promise

Chapter 144 Birthday Banquet

As the sun shines softly, a magnificent manor welcomes an exceptionally lively day, because today is Mr. Gu's 70th birthday.

Li Yunting, wearing a well-tailored dark suit, and Zheng Wancheng, wearing an elegant lavender dress, walked into the Gu family's manor side by side. As soon as they stepped in, they were shocked by the grand scene.

The whole manor was decorated with lights, flowers and exquisite decorations, and guests came in an endless stream, dressed in gorgeous clothes, chatting and laughing, showing the extraordinary specifications of this birthday banquet. As one of the four great families, the Gu family's connections and influence are evident.

Li Yunting and Zheng Wancheng walked slowly along the road covered with red carpet. Along the way, people kept nodding to them or greeting them.

They always maintained an elegant and decent smile on their faces and responded to everyone's greetings.

Finally, they arrived at the main hall where Mr. Gu was. At this time, Mr. Gu was sitting on a gorgeous armchair, looking energetic and smiling as he accepted the guests' congratulations. Li Yunting and Zheng Wancheng walked up and saluted Mr. Gu respectfully.

"Mr. Gu, I wish you good fortune as vast as the East Sea and a long life as great as the Southern Mountains!" Li Yunting said solemnly, holding a carefully prepared gift in both hands.

Old Master Gu laughed, his eyes full of love, "Yun Ting, I'm very happy that you can come."

Zheng Wancheng also said immediately: "Grandpa Gu, I wish you a happy birthday and good health."

Mr. Gu nodded repeatedly, "Okay, okay, this must be Wan Cheng! This child is so beautiful."

Li Yunting handed the gift to the attendant next to him, and then exchanged greetings with Zheng Wancheng and Mr. Gu. They talked about some recent interesting things and current events, and the atmosphere was harmonious and warm.

"Yun Ting, your career has been flourishing recently. You are really young and promising, unlike my unfilial grandson." Grandpa Gu praised.

Li Yunting smiled modestly, "This is all thanks to your guidance and support back then, Grandpa Gu."

Zheng Wancheng also interjected a few words at appropriate times to make the conversation more relaxed and enjoyable.

During the conversation, other guests kept coming to wish Mr. Gu a happy birthday, so Li Yunting and Zheng Wancheng stepped aside in time to make room for others.

They walked around the main hall, communicating with people from other families. Every encounter and conversation was full of courtesy and humility, but also the subtle atmosphere of competition and cooperation between the families.

Gu Nancheng's eyes suddenly caught sight of Li Yunting and Zheng Wancheng. His eyes lit up instantly, as if he had found a savior, and he hurried over.

"Yun Ting, Wan Cheng, you are finally here!" Gu Nancheng said in a low voice with a hint of anxiety on his face.

Li Yunting and Zheng Wancheng were a little surprised, but before they could ask, Gu Nancheng continued: "Help me block it quickly, my grandfather is looking for me everywhere to ask questions, I don't want to be nagged by him." As he said that, he looked back nervously.

Li Yunting raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile, "Are you still afraid of Mr. Gu's questioning?"

"Oh, you don't know, his questions come one after another, and I really can't cope with them." Gu Nancheng said with a bitter face.

Zheng Wancheng smiled lightly, "Well, we'll help you block it."

As he was speaking, Mr. Gu's voice came from a distance, "Nancheng, where have you been, kid?"

When Mr. Gu saw Li Yunting and Zheng Wancheng, he immediately showed a kind smile on his face, "Yunting, Wancheng, you young people are full of energy. Where is this kid Nancheng?"

Li Yunting said calmly: "I just saw him here, maybe he is going to greet other guests now."

Old Master Gu frowned and said, "This kid is so dishonest all day long." Then he left.

After a long while, when he was sure that Mr. Gu would not look for him again for the time being, Gu Nancheng breathed a sigh of relief and walked out from behind Li Yunting.

"Oh, thank you so much, otherwise I would be in trouble." Gu Nancheng said with a smile.

Li Yunting smiled and shook his head, "You just know how to hide."

Zheng Wancheng also smiled and joked, "Next time you have to face Grandpa Gu's questions on your own."

"Okay, okay, I get it." Gu Nancheng replied with a smile, "But today it's really thanks to you guys."

After a while, the music started and the dance began. Li Yunting extended his hand like a gentleman and invited Zheng Wancheng to dance with him. They danced gracefully on the dance floor, and their graceful dance attracted the attention of many people. In this cheerful atmosphere, they seemed to have become the focus of the entire birthday banquet.

As time went by, the atmosphere of the birthday banquet became more and more lively. Various wonderful programs were performed one after another, and the guests enjoyed the feast to their heart's content.

Li Yunting and Zheng Wancheng also felt the complex and close connections between the aristocratic families in this joyful atmosphere.

As night fell, the birthday banquet gradually drew to a close. Li Yunting and Zheng Wancheng said goodbye to Mr. Gu again, and then slowly walked out of the manor.