EBE Chapter 155 It’s not her
Chapter 155 It’s not her
Lan Yuchen was also shocked, with his mouth open and unable to speak for a long time.
When the other people in the banquet hall heard the news, they immediately started talking about it.
"General Wang is already a hundred years old, yet he still gives Pang Shi a favor!"
"That's right. Who is General Wang? He's a great hero! He has made great contributions to the country. If he can come, the level of this banquet will be extremely high."
"I've never met General Wang in my life. Today really opened my eyes. The Pang family has really powerful connections!"
Pang Min was surprised and delighted, her eyes sparkling with stars. She excitedly grabbed Pang Shi's arm, shook it vigorously, and said coquettishly, "Dad, you are so amazing! You even invited General Wang to come here! This really gives me face!"
Her voice was a little sharp with excitement and her cheeks were flushed with excitement.
Pang Shi, however, looked bewildered, hesitant to speak, thinking to himself, "I didn't invite General Wang before. Why did he come all of a sudden?"
However, looking at his daughter who was so happy that she forgot everything else, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, and he thought, forget it, as long as Minmin is happy, there is no need to explain at this time, so as not to spoil her fun.
So, he smiled and patted Pang Min's hand, without saying a word, and looked towards the door with everyone else, full of anticipation, ready to welcome the arrival of General Wang.
At this time, Wang Qingyu, who was wearing casual clothes, pushed his wheelchair and slowly walked into the banquet hall. In an instant, everyone's attention was attracted to him.
The old man in the wheelchair is over a hundred years old, but his posture is still strong and he has a majesty that has been accumulated over the years.
His hair was as white as snow, with each strand of silver hair neatly combed back. His forehead was covered with deep wrinkles, and his eyebrows were still thick, but the color had become lighter, as if covered with a thin layer of mist. His slightly raised eyebrows carried an aura of majesty without anger.
His eyes were deep and bright, and his gaze contained both the sharpness of a veteran on the battlefield and the kindness of a man who had experienced the vicissitudes of life.
His face was thin and his skin was a little loose, but it had a healthy glow.
He was wearing a neat old-fashioned military uniform. Although it was old, every medal on it shone brightly under the light, as if silently telling of his great military achievements for the country and the people.
Pang Shi hurriedly pulled Pang Min along and stepped forward, his face filled with a flattering and respectful smile. He bowed slightly to General Wang and said, "General Wang, it is truly an honor for us to have you attend my daughter's birthday party! Our whole family is deeply grateful."
Pang Min also nodded obediently, his eyes flashing with excitement and pride.
However, Wang Qi in the wheelchair seemed not to hear anything. His eyes were as calm as water as he slowly looked at everything around him, with a scrutinizing look in his eyes.
After looking around, he frowned slightly, shook his head gently, and whispered, "It's not her."
Wang Qingyu, who was standing by, reacted very quickly and said immediately, "Grandfather, we must have come to the wrong place. I see there is a banquet hall next to it."
When Pang Shi and Pang Min heard this, their faces turned pale instantly.
Pang Shi thought to himself that this was not good. If General Wang really left, he would lose all his face. How could he hold his head up in Kyoto in the future?
He hurriedly stepped forward, opened his arms to stop him, and the smile on his face became a little stiff: "General Wang, please don't leave in a hurry. This... now that you are here, why not eat first?"
Pang Min also came back to his senses, his eyes full of panic, and hurriedly said: "General Wang, it's a rare visit for you, so please eat before leaving."
There was a hint of pleading in the tone.
Wang Qingyu frowned, his face filled with displeasure. He raised his voice and said, "Hey, stop making trouble. The old man has finally come out. If he doesn't see the person he wants to see, I'll be in trouble when I get back. I'll definitely be punished severely."
His eyes revealed anxiety and dissatisfaction. As he spoke, he pushed his wheelchair and prepared to leave, but was blocked by the two men.
Wang Qi sat in a wheelchair, frowning slightly. He glanced at Pang Shi and the others with a dignified look. His voice was low but full of unquestionable authority: "Why, do you still want to force us to stay?"
Those words were like a heavy hammer, making the air around them seem to solidify a little. Pang Shi and others suddenly felt a huge pressure coming towards them.
Beads of sweat instantly oozed out of Pang Shi's forehead. He quickly reached out and wiped the sweat off his face. His body was trembling slightly, and he kept saying, "I dare not, I dare not."
As he said that, he pulled Pang Min hard, and the father and daughter quickly moved aside.
Pang Min watched Wang Qingyu push Wang Qi away, stamping her feet in anger. Her face flushed red, and she cried to Pang Shi, "Dad, are you really going to let them go to the banquet hall next door? Where will our dignity be then?"
Pang Shi looked helpless, sighed heavily, and frowned: "What can I do? That's General Wang, a founding father! I dare not stand in his way, otherwise our whole family will suffer."
His eyes were filled with reluctance and helplessness. He could only look at the direction where General Wang left, feeling mixed emotions.
On the other side, the banquet hall for Nan Qiao’s coming-of-age ceremony was like a dreamland.
Colorful balloons float in the air like gorgeous clouds. They are clustered together or scattered, adding a lively and cheerful atmosphere to the entire space.
Delicate and gorgeous flowers are placed everywhere, and the rich fragrance fills the air. The red roses are as passionate as fire, the white lilies are as pure as snow, and the pink carnations are warm and elegant, interweaving into a colorful picture.
Each table was filled with exquisite little cakes and desserts.
Those small cakes have different shapes, some are cute animals, some are beautiful flowers, with delicate cream and attractive colors, like sweet treasures in a fairy tale world.
The desserts are equally impressive, with small and exquisite macarons in vibrant colors and soft cookies that exude the aroma of butter.
All the gifts brought by the guests were piled aside, forming a small mountain. The exquisite ribbons and decorations on the boxes sparkled under the lights, as if telling of the preciousness of each blessing.
Nan Qiao was surrounded by people like a little princess, and was chatting cordially with the guests with a smile on her face.
Suddenly, Lin Yue came hurriedly and whispered in Zhao Gang's ear, "Director Zhao, General Wang is here."
Although the sound was soft, it was like a thunderclap.
Nan Qiao had sharp ears to begin with, and when he heard this, his body stiffened suddenly. A complex look of disbelief and surprise flashed in his eyes, and he held his breath in an instant.
Zhao Gang noticed Nan Qiao's reaction and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips. He looked at Nan Qiao and said in a kind and gentle tone: "Miss Nan Qiao, I will take you to see someone."
Nan Qiao's lips trembled slightly, as if she had guessed something. She nodded and followed Zhao Gang.