"Take time to go home and see us!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Junxue, who had maintained a calm demeanor all along, showed a rare smile on her beautiful face. "Don't worry! I will go back."
Fang Junxue's smile was so beautiful that it dimmed the surrounding scenery.
Yet, for some reason, when everyone saw this gentle smile, they felt a chill in their hearts.
Fang Ting Sheng gazed at Fang Junxue, a palpable, invisible pressure emanating from him, slowly bearing down on her.
Unexpectedly, Fang Ting Sheng was a master of ancient martial arts.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the hall was extremely tense, making even breathing seem difficult.
Yet, in the face of Fang Ting Sheng's oppressive aura, the smile on Fang Junxue's face did not diminish. However, her once rosy complexion had taken on a hint of paleness.
"You have done very well! Leave the rest to me!"
A gentle voice suddenly echoed in Fang Junxue's mind.
Hearing this, Fang Junxue glanced at Ye Ming beside her. Her smile became even more radiant at this moment.
Ye Ming narrowed his eyes, looking at Fang Ting Sheng, his expression unreadable.
Then, Ye Ming stamped his foot lightly, and the oppressive aura that had been pressing down on Fang Junxue instantly began to dissipate.
Furthermore, before Fang Ting Sheng could react, an even more overbearing and potent aura descended upon him.
Under this pressure, Fang Ting Sheng felt as if all his internal organs were being crushed, a sweet, metallic taste filled his throat, his eyes widened uncontrollably, and his legs felt as if they would snap at any moment.
If this continued, Fang Ting Sheng would surely perish under this immense power.
But just as Fang Ting Sheng could no longer endure, Fang Junxue gently patted Ye Ming's arm, and the torrent of pressure vanished from Fang Ting Sheng.
With the sudden release of pressure, Fang Ting Sheng stumbled back several steps uncontrollably. If Fang Qian Han hadn't caught him, a comical scene might have unfolded.
"Dad, what's wrong?" Fang Qian Han quickly asked.
After all, of everyone present, only Ye Ming and Fang Junxue had truly understood what had happened, with two others sensing a slight anomaly.
The rest of the people had noticed nothing unusual.
Fang Ting Sheng shook his head, unable to speak.
His mouth was already filled with the taste of blood.
"Qian Han! Your father seems to be feeling unwell. Take him to rest," Nangong Li said at this point.
Seeing his father's pale face, Fang Qian Han, disregarding everything else, helped Fang Ting Sheng leave.
After the father and son departed, Nangong Li's brow furrowed slightly.
He had naturally sensed that astonishing pressure earlier, but he hadn't been able to pinpoint its source.
However, Hua Tian Min, who had been observing Ye Ming, was different. He had witnessed everything that had transpired.
"As expected, impressive!" Hua Tian Min was deeply astonished.
As for Lin Fengxuan, a shrewd businessman, although he hadn't felt the terrifying aura, his keen observation of the atmosphere hinted at a shift.
Behind him, Lin Zi Feng gave it no further thought. As soon as he saw Fang Qian Han leave, he immediately approached Nangong Qian Yu.
In his eyes, Fang Qian Han was his biggest rival in his pursuit of Nangong Qian Yu.
As for Ye Ming, he was already considered a dead man.
"Qian Yu, long time no see," Lin Zi Feng said, approaching Nangong Qian Yu with a gentle smile.
"Long time no see!" Nangong Qian Yu replied with a polite smile and a nod.
Nangong Qian Yu had no strong feelings towards Lin Zi Feng, neither good nor bad. After all, their families had a decent relationship, and they had known each other since childhood.
However, after Lin Zi Feng began to pursue her, she deliberately kept her distance.
It could only be said that she felt nothing for Lin Zi Feng.
Therefore, to avoid awkward encounters, she simply avoided meeting him.
"And who is this?" Lin Zi Feng asked, looking at Ye Ming as if he didn't know him.
Just as Nangong Qian Yu was about to introduce him, Ye Ming suddenly put his arm around her slender waist and said with a smile, "I'm Qian Yu's boyfriend. Nice to meet you… for the first time!"
Nangong Qian Yu was surprised by Ye Ming's boldness in embracing her in front of so many people, her pretty face flushing instantly.
But she did not resist.
Seeing the woman he admired in another's arms, Lin Zi Feng's eyes darkened with a palpable gloom. He said icily, "Qian Yu! Don't be fooled by some sudden appearance of a scruffy kid. Some people's motives are unclear!"
Scruffy kid!
Upon hearing this, before Ye Ming could say anything, Nangong Qian Yu became displeased and glared at Lin Zi Feng, "Lin Zi Feng, who are you calling a scruffy kid?"
"Naturally..."
Just as Lin Zi Feng was losing his temper, Lin Fengxuan suddenly interjected, "Xiao Feng, this is Master Nangong's birthday banquet. There's no need for such antics."
Lin Zi Feng, hearing this, realized he had almost lost control of his emotions. He then bowed to Nangong Li and said, "Grandpa Nangong, Zi Feng was out of line!"
"Hahaha! It's nothing, nothing!" Nangong Li smiled as he looked at Ye Ming and the others, "Young people should be spirited!"
"You are absolutely right, elder," Lin Fengxuan turned to his son and said, "Hurry and present what you have prepared for Grandpa Nangong!"
From this moment on, it was the segment for each family to present their gifts.
"Grandpa Nangong, I heard you have a fondness for tea. This is some Purple Cloud Heart Tea that I collected," Lin Zi Feng presented a delicate tea box, then added, "My abilities are limited, and I could only collect one kilogram."
*Gasp!*
When everyone heard "Purple Cloud Heart Tea," they knew Lin Zi Feng had put considerable effort into his gift. And when he mentioned one kilogram, they couldn't help but gasp.
After all, Purple Cloud Heart Tea was a rare commodity on the market, almost impossible to find.
At a past auction, ten grams of Purple Cloud Heart Tea had fetched a staggering price of five hundred thousand yuan.
And now, Lin Zi Feng possessed one kilogram.
In comparison, the gifts prepared by others seemed rather humble.
"Excellent! Thoughtful of you!" Nangong Li nodded with satisfaction.
This gift was indeed not trivial.
"I'm glad you like it, elder!" Lin Zi Feng said with a smug smile, secretly glancing at Ye Ming with disdain in his eyes.
Afterward, other families presented their gifts.
However, they were all overshadowed by Lin Zi Feng's offering.
Later, Fang Qian Han arrived and presented Nangong Li with a calligraphy piece, a collaborative effort by renowned masters of China, its value no less than Lin Zi Feng's Purple Cloud Heart Tea.
Nangong Qian Yu also presented her grandfather with a century-old ginseng she had prepared, naturally receiving much praise from Nangong Li.
At this point, as the event neared its end, Fang Junxue slowly approached Nangong Li, holding a small box.
When the guests saw what Fang Junxue held, they didn't hold out much hope.
After all, what precious item could fit into such a small container?
"Grandpa Nangong, this is Jun Xue's filial gift to you."
After speaking, Fang Junxue slowly opened the box.
But the moment a sliver of it was opened, a crimson beam of light shot out from within, dazzlingly brilliant.