Chapter 142
The previous generations of the Yan and Lin families were businessmen from Zhejiang . In the final years of the Qing dynasty, they became business partners . During the period of the Republic of China, Zhejiang businessmen made use of their financial advantage in the business and political arenas . Although the Yan and Lin families were not people of authority, they still became big winners during this wave .
The Yan family had ventured into Shanghai Bund in the early days and has planted their roots here . On the other hand, the Lin family kept their roots planted deeply into Zhejiang's soil . Using Ningbo as their base, they spread their roots . Although both sides suffered destructive damage during the upheaval period, their tree had grown big and its roots deepened . They had a vast amount of connections and resources . On top of that, their side businesses were growing stably overseas . Hence, after the reform, both families got back up on their feet instantly .
The Yan family was situated in Shanghai, the frontline of innovation after the reform . However, they only became stronger . On the contrary, the Lin family did not fare as well, which resulted in today's arranged marriage that won the hearts of the entire Lin family . To both sides of families, uniting the most outstanding descendants of each family was the best marriage .
Even though Lin Su still did not acknowledge it, Yan Chaozong had already treated her as his fiancée . Hence, he was in charge of her birthday party this year . He gathered the youths of both sides of the family and invited numerous mutual friends . Yan Chaozong had his intentions for doing so, which was to satisfy the hearts of the youths in the Lin family who wanted to interact with those from the Yan family . By doing so, not only would the youths be satisfied, the elders would like it as well . This was his way of doing things; a simple birthday party with numerous purposes .
But this was exactly what Lin Su did not like . She preferred a minimalist approach for many things; there was no need to be too complicated or have too many intentions . For each birthday, it is enough to have a bouquet of flowers, a meal, a birthday cake, and a 'Happy Birthday' .
Yan Chaozong booked an average-size banquet hall in Peninsula Hotel . All friends and relatives from both sides arrived . They were all young people . Yan Chaozong did not invite the elders, in case everyone would restrain themselves .
On the way to the Peninsula Hotel, Lin Su was still feeling very down . She was wondering what Qin Sheng was doing . She recalled asking him if he was free today, and he said he had nothing on . Then why did he disappear suddenly? Could he had run into danger? Or did he go on a business trip? Based on their current relationship, even if he went on a business trip, he would have informed her .
"It's your birthday today, why do you look like you're in a bad mood?" Yan Chaozong asked in confusion . He was actually quite happy that she would allow him to organize the party . At least he was still in her heart . From another perspective, Lin Su and that Qin Sheng did not have something going on between them . Otherwise, they would have gone on to enjoy their world of two, leaving Yan Chaozong alone .
Of course Lin Su had to cover up . She replied casually, "Nothing, maybe work was too tiring recently and I didn't rest well . "
"Work is never ending; you should rest when your body tells you to . You should at least take care of yourself . I want to take care of you, but you wouldn't give me a chance . I'm worried that Grandma Lin, Uncle, and Aunty will blame me," Yan Chaozong laughed . He flattered himself so hard .
Lin Su did not want to talk about these things, so she changed the topic . "Where are we going?"
"Peninsula Hotel, where your birthday party is," he explained .
Lin Su replied awkwardly, "We're going now? At least let me go back and change my outfit . "
"There's no need . I've already ordered an Elie Saab gown, you can just change in the hotel room, that's more convenient too . " Yan Chaozong had already made the necessary arrangements . Elie Saab's gowns were the best high-end customizable gowns in the world . They were worn by celebrities when they walk on the red carpet . Some celebrities even rent them or wore counterfeits . However, Yan Chaozong was definitely not short of the money, since it was an investment for his future wife .
Lin Su was a little helpless, but she still replied politely, "Thank you . "
"No need to thank me," Yan Chaozong replied with a smile of a gentleman .
Forgetting other things, any woman who finds a man like Yan Chaozong would deem him as a perfect partner . But love itself was not determined on compatibility . When two people live together, it is a lifetime commitment . If there were no feelings, no tacit understanding, no common topics etc, they would get tired of each other very soon .
Not long after, they arrived at the Peninsula Hotel . Lin Su's best friends have already been waiting for quite some time . Yan Chaozong led Lin Su to the Customer Service directly . Seeing Lin Su entering, her best friends teased, "Our male and female leads for tonight have finally arrived, and they’re indeed an ideal couple!"
This was Lin Su's best friend, Tan Jing . She was also currently residing in Shanghai, working in a consultant company that was listed on the Fortune 500 . She met up with Lin Su most .
Beautiful women were always surrounded by other beautiful women . Her three best friends were all extremely beautiful, each with their own style and aura . Lin Su glared at Tan Jing and said, "No one would think you're mute if you shut up . "
"Wow, are you shy?" Tan Jing continued .
Lin Su did not know what to do with her .
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