Deliberately Approaching-Chapter 566 - 528: Singles Party

Time trickled by, and Tang Xiaowan didn’t respond to Chen Yu’s message, nor did she call Leng Lingxiao, she just sat quietly on the bed.

Despondence and dejection enveloped her.

At nine o’clock sharp, Wang Meijuan appeared in the hallway, carrying freshly cut fruit in her hands.

"Should be about time to wake up."

Talking to herself, she reached the door.

She knocked lightly on the bedroom door three times, and when there was no response from inside, she leaned her ear against the door and knocked gently again, thrice.

What’s going on, still not awake?

Didn’t overwork and stay up late looking at documents again, did she?

And Tian Jiaojiao, so diligent with her visits!

Just as she was pondering whether Tang Xiaowan might still be asleep, a male voice came from behind her.

"Meijuan."

Wang Meijuan turned around and smiled at Cheng Shi.

"Is the young lady going to sneak out for fun again?"

"No, I just got a call from Chen Yu." Cheng Shi walked up to Wang Meijuan, looking quite stunned, "She said there’s no need to make the trip tomorrow, then said thank you... and hung up."

Wang Meijuan turned to look at the tightly closed bedroom door, a bad premonition rising within her.

"Do you think something came up suddenly for Chen Yu?" Cheng Shi sighed softly and asked in a low voice, "So she can’t attend the young lady’s wedding?"

"Yeah, probably."

"Is the young lady still asleep?"

"She must already know by now."

"Ah, the young lady only made such a friend. Back in Qingcheng, the old madam was too strict, wouldn’t let the young lady make any friends, from elementary school to high school, all the way to college!"

"Doesn’t Mr. Leng count?"

"It’s not the same, Mr. Leng is the young lady’s pillar of strength, the old madam values him highly."

"True, always by the young lady’s side."

Tang Xiaowan didn’t leave her bedroom for the entire morning, soaking in the bath for over an hour, only getting out of the bathtub once she had cried enough and was tired.

Wang Meijuan delivered some pastries in the meantime.

She heard the faint sound of crying and, though she was very concerned, she didn’t enter the bathroom to comfort her, but instead reported Chen Yu’s situation to Ye Wanhua.

During lunch, the dining table was filled with dishes that Tang Xiaowan usually favored.

The company of her family warmed her heart.

And trying on gowns and accessories added much joy to Tang Xiaowan’s afternoon.

Watching one metal suitcase after another being opened, she wondered if Ye Wanhua had her eye on another good location and was planning to open a new store.

"Wow, this set is nice too, so beautiful!"

"The remaining boxes are all gold."

"Goodness, gold, all that’s left?"

"All prepared for you." Ye Wanhua set aside the diamond necklace she had just taken off and then opened a box filled with gold jewelry.

A dazzling golden array, finely crafted.

Tang Xiaowan was genuinely surprised, stood still, and gazed at them.

She had thought that the various styles of jewelry she had tried on earlier were new products sent from the headquarters in Y country, never imagining they were prepared for her.

"No, there are already so many." Tang Xiaowan hurriedly closed the freshly opened box.

"Silly child, no matter how much the Leng Family gives, that only represents the in-laws’ sentiment. These are different, they’re from your maternal family, representing your father and my heart. Different strokes for different folks."

"Isn’t it a bit too much?"

She felt it was too much.

Which family accompanies their daughter with so much jewelry!

"Ah, all chosen by your dad, he’s got that kind of taste, doesn’t know how to match, just picks at random."

The styles were chosen by Wang Junchen?

Seems like the dresses from the day before as well.

Actually, his taste was not bad.

Thinking this, Tang Xiaowan couldn’t help but bite her lower lip, smiling with her eyes curved in joy. She felt incredibly blessed, cherished by her mom and dad.

"What’s wrong, don’t you like it?" Ye Wanhua asked with concern, with a hint of regret.

"No, I love it, thank you, Mom!"

"As long as you like it. Here, try this set, pair it with a cheongsam, or something a bit more retro..."

"Mom, do I look good in a cheongsam?"

"You couldn’t be more beautiful. You’re tall, have a small frame, and a bit of flesh—it’s a special charm."

"Wow, that’s great, I’m so happy!"

Ye Wanhua got lost in the endless ’Moms’, so moved that she almost wanted to give her entire Wanhua Jewelry collection to her daughter as a dowry.

At eight o’clock in the evening, Yelanxiang.

The attendees at the singles party included not just Leng Lingxiao’s groomsmen but also his former classmates and, of course, a select few who were invited as a matter of etiquette—faces that had to be seen.

"Let’s get started, my dear brothers!"

The groomsmen instantly became the life of the party, roaming around wherever the atmosphere felt a bit dull.

The classmates had no idea that Yelanxiang belonged to Leng Lingxiao; when they heard that they could use the private rooms as they pleased and all costs were on Leng Lingxiao, they were ecstatic.

"Hey, I thought it was tomorrow; lucky you mentioned it last night, or I would have missed it."

"Thank your lucky stars for that, come on, cheers."

"Having it today isn’t so bad, saves us getting exhausted at the wedding the day after tomorrow."

"That’s right, we’re 30 now, we need to take it easy!"

One remark sent everyone into fits of laughter.

"I’ll find myself a 20-year-old too, young, lively, and simple-minded. Otherwise, I’d have to guard my endless fortune day and night."

"With your wealth, just keep it to yourself."

At this moment, in one of the second-floor private rooms, a few young elites from wealthy families were playing cards, seemingly indifferent to the various activities happening in the main hall.

They weren’t averse to excitement; they just preferred not to mingle with those who didn’t match their own net worth.

"When is the bride’s party happening?"

"I’m not sure, haven’t heard anything."

"Don’t say I didn’t warn you, just play your cards right and be careful or you might not be able to handle it."

The atmosphere suddenly grew tense.

Others might be in the dark, but they were well aware. Despite Leng Lingxiao’s rare appearances, provoking him always meant a difficult end.

"Everyone knows Wang Jinhui is wealthy, but they don’t realize... Leng Lingxiao is the true king!"

"Those who are overseas are indeed impressive."

"Actually, his domestic assets are not small either!"

"Wouldn’t be surprised if Yelanxiang..."

The conversation trailed off, and everyone exchanged knowing smiles.

"Oh yeah, there’s supposed to be singers from Y country, band performances and all, all top-notch stuff, we’ll have a feast for the eyes then!"

"Princesses from T country and M country are going too."

"Really? Princesses?"

"What, you thinking of marrying into royalty?"

As they joked around, two carts full of red wine were wheeled into the first floor’s main hall by two men, drawing many eyes.

[Single and Happy]

[Friendship Forever]

Elegantly designed blessing cards were placed in the most eye-catching spot on the carts.

Isn’t the club stocked with liquor?

Afraid everyone won’t have enough fun?

No matter how expensive the red wine, nothing beats the joy of drinking beer!

These were the thoughts running through people’s minds.

But as the carts slowly approached, four connoisseurs of wine were immediately astounded.

"No way, all these are collector’s editions!"

"I remember just a while back..." The man stopped mid-sentence, quickly pulling out his phone to check something.

"Damn, how much did this cost?"

"It’s not just about having money to get these!"

As everyone marveled at Leng Lingxiao’s lavish spending on these collector edition wines, a black SUV sped up to the venue—the person arriving was Leng Lingxiao himself.

Dressed casually, exuding a relaxed vibe.

He glanced at the blessing card and his eyes immediately shot a piercing cold light.