The Jin Hao Grand Hotel’s parking lot was now filled with more luxury cars than ever before.

This naturally was due to the banquet held tonight by Chen Baoshan, the Chairman of Mingzhu Group, as a pre-celebration for the launch of their newest jewelry product, "Lover’s Heart," which would officially go on sale from tomorrow. Shi Yanran would also cooperate with Mingzhu Group for the promotion, and Ling Corporation was also part of this collaboration.

In the largest banquet hall of the Jin Hao Grand Hotel, there were dozens of tables seating nearly hundreds of guests from various sectors of Zhonghai’s elite.

For this event, the police had even deployed dozens of fully armed SWAT officers outside to prevent any repeat of the day’s attack.

Ye Luo, accompanying Ling Qingya, entered and saw Chen Baoshan conversing with a group of people. Soon after, Shi Yanran appeared again. As the spokesperson for "Lover’s Heart," her presence at the banquet was expected.

Shi Yanran was still dressed in a long white lace gown exuding an aura of purity that evening, but she was followed by over a dozen martial artists. Mingyue, Chen Chen, and others were trailing behind her, and the elder she called Grandfather Zhong was closely guarding her side, clearly there to ensure her safety.

"Yan Ran is here!"

Chen Baoshan greeted Shi Yanran with a faint smile.

"Grandfather Chen!"

Shi Yanran slightly bowed and spoke.

"I apologize for today’s events, it was my failure to ensure proper security that caused you such a fright."

"It’s alright, those people were likely targeting me, it has nothing to do with Grandfather Chen."

Shi Yanran replied with a smile.

"Ha-ha, if Elder Shi knows his granddaughter was in trouble because of me, the old man might just tear my company apart," Chen Baoshan said with a hearty smile.

"By the way, Yan Ran, the stage is all set. Tonight you have to grace us with a song—I’ve never had the pleasure of hearing you sing live."

"Certainly, Grandfather Chen!"

Shi Yanran nodded politely.

Meanwhile, Ye Luo was looking for a place to sit with Ling Qingya, but it seemed all the seats were taken.

"Big brother, sit here."

Just then, Liu Xiner’s voice rang out as she stood up and beckoned Ye Luo over.

Ye Luo glanced over and saw Liu Xiner and Liu Shiyun sat at one table. His eyes turned to Ling Qingya, who walked over without hesitation. She scanned the table and smiled at Elder Liu, "Elder Liu!"

"President Ling, Mr. Ye, please join us," Liu XiaChuan’s gaze rested on Ling Qingya and Ye Luo as he spoke.

Ye Luo sat down without hesitation, next to Liu Shiyun on one side and Ling Qingya on the other. The elite of Zhonghai flanked him on both sides, a fortune not just anyone could enjoy, but why did he feel something was amiss?

"Ladies and gentlemen, tonight’s banquet is in early celebration of the hot sale of our Mingzhu Group product, ’Lover’s Heart.’ We also invite Miss Shi Yanran, the spokesperson for the ’Lover’s Heart’ necklace, to sing her latest song, ’Heart of the Lover,’" announced an emcee as he walked onto the stage at the front of the banquet hall, addressing the audience.

As soon as they heard Shi Yanran would be singing, all the distinguished guests began to applaud, especially the young heirs and sons, who were visibly excited.

Not only did Shi Yanran possess ethereal beauty,, but her voice was also enchanting, a melodious sound that resonated long after the performance.

In Huaxia nowadays, virtually everyone who had heard Shi Yanran sing had become a fan, and these wealthy young masters were no exception. Now that their goddess was about to sing in person, they were naturally very excited.

Shi Yanran stepped onto the stage with a faint smile on her lips. For a moment, all the lights in the banquet hall shone on her, making her the center of attention.

The melody, filled with an ancient charm, began to play, and Shi Yanran slowly picked up the microphone.

"Wow, I can’t believe I have the fortune to hear Shi Yanran sing in person, it’s such a bliss."

Liu Xiner exclaimed excitedly from below, obviously a loyal fan of Shi Yanran, looking very thrilled and fixing her gaze unblinkingly on Shi Yanran on stage.

Turning into wind, turning into rain, turning into spring to reach you

Like voices in dreams, like shadows, dreams are the imprints of our yearning gazes

Turning into smoke, turning into mud, turning into clouds drifting toward you

Thoughts vast as seas, love solid as cities, longing is the furthest distance we cannot reach

...

With her lips parting slightly, a beautiful and enchanting voice like that of the heavens spilled from Shi Yanran’s mouth.

Her voice was like a warbling oriole when it soared, like the clear ding-dong of a stream when it sank, like pearls falling onto a plate when it quickened, and like the slow flow of a spring when it slowed.

Every note, every tone, was so melodious and pleasing to the ear, sinking in delicately, relaxing the listener’s entire being, immersing them in a dreamlike and fantastical scene that refreshed the soul.

This was an incredibly beautiful song, and with Shi Yanran’s perfect voice, it captivated everyone in the hall, leaving them immersed in her singing, unable to snap out of it for a long time.

Even Ye Luo, who was not much for listening to music, felt moved; the song indeed lingered and was unforgettable.

At that moment, Shi Yanran, dressed in a white long gown, her exquisite face like that of a celestial being, her perfect figure, and her pure and elegant demeanor made her utterly bewitching. She truly deserved to be the hottest goddess in Huaxia’s entertainment industry, an absolute image of pure and youthful beauty.

For a moment, many of the young men present were somewhat stunned, showing a look of infatuation.

When the song ended, the crowd took a moment to come back to reality, looking at Shi Yanran with a sense of wonder.

Applause, like a tide, rose in succession, echoing throughout the entire banquet hall. At that moment, Shi Yanran had become the focus of everyone’s attention.

Slap—

Just then, the doors of the banquet hall were suddenly flung open, and the police guarding outside all wore a look of helplessness.

Several figures walked straight in; the leader was a young man clad in a top-notch white outfit. His handsome features were complemented by a slight grin and a hint of mischief in his eyes. He carried an air of formidable presence as he walked and held a bouquet of roses in his hand. Four men in black trailed behind him, each with a contained aura and eyes that held an intimidating look, deterring others from meeting their gaze.

Accompanying this young man was none other than Wang Tiancheng.

As this group appeared, the crowd all showed surprised looks.

"Mu Jianchun."

Noticing the newcomer, Chen Baoshan’s eyes flickered with an unusual light.

As for many others at the venue, they regarded the young man with puzzled looks, unsure of who he was. However, there were still a number of sharp-eyed individuals who recognized him, showing an expression of amazement.