Huang Chen arrived a few minutes later than Ling Jinhua.
When he arrived at the hotel with his wife, everyone was already greeting Ling Jinhua.
He remained quiet and simply followed at the back of the welcoming crowd.
It was Luo Ziling, with his sharp eye, who spotted Huang Chen and immediately called out to him.
Only then did Huang Chen go up to salute Ling Jinhua, and after greeting Ling Jinhua, he greeted Ling Mingrui, Ling Zhengping, and others.
Seeing Huang Chen arrive, Ling Jinhua beamed with joy.
He asked Huang Chen to stay by his side and even said in front of everyone that he had grown accustomed to Huang Chen’s care.
In the time Huang Chen was away from him, he had been quite unsettled.
Ling Jinhua’s words made Huang Chen somewhat respectfully apprehensive.
Naturally, he wouldn’t—and didn’t dare to—refuse Ling Jinhua’s request. He stepped forward, took Ling Jinhua’s arm, and together with Luo Ziling, helped him into the elevator, then into the banquet hall.
After assisting Ling Jinhua into the banquet hall, Luo Ziling didn’t stay long and went back to the entrance to welcome more guests.
Around five o’clock, more guests started arriving.
Xu Chen, Ding Zhongming, and Wu Jiandong arrived at the hotel promptly at five.
Each of them had prepared gifts that weren’t very expensive but had a distinct southern charm.
Xu Chen brought a set of Four Treasures of the Study purchased from Orchid Pavilion, Wu Jiandong had two jars of premium twenty-year-old Daughter’s Red wine.
Ding Zhongming brought a local specialty from Qiantang.
The gifts from the three didn’t carry high value, ranging from a few hundred to at most a couple of thousand, but they were rich in local flavor, and nobody would say anything about them.
After five, the big shots started arriving one after another.
First, Yang Yuanshan arrived with several members of the Yang Family, and Luo Liansheng and Luo Xusheng arrived to join Luo Ziling in welcoming them.
Upon meeting, the two elders, Yang Yuanshan and Luo Liansheng, naturally shared some emotional words and expressed hopes that from now on, both families could get along like friends, letting bygones be bygones.
Luo Xusheng and Yang Yunlin exchanged a few pleasantries, but the two clearly didn’t share the enthusiasm of Yang Yuanshan and Luo Liansheng; anyone could see that the niceties were forced, but neither minded.
For Luo Xusheng, Yang Yunlin coming to attend their wedding was an obvious concession.
Since Yang Yunlin had conceded, he wouldn’t pursue the matter further—so long as Yang Yunlin didn’t cause any more trouble in the future.
Luo Ziling greeted Yang Qingye and was concerned, asking about any discomfort after getting up today.
Yang Qingye’s recovery was remarkable; today he could walk on his own, supported by his mother, Chen Qiaoyu.
Faced with Luo Ziling’s enthusiasm, Yang Qingye felt a bit embarrassed.
A person of his age, without Luo Ziling’s thick skin and smoothness, didn’t know how to respond to Luo Ziling’s greetings.
Luo Ziling didn’t make it difficult for him.
Upon hearing the commotion, Yang Qingyin also came out to greet the guests.
Prior to this, she hadn’t come out to welcome any other guests.
Today, Yang Qingyin was dressed to the nines.
She wore a traditional Hanfu in white, with her head styled in an ancient fashion, looking more classical than the beauties in historical dramas and films.
Seeing their daughter and sister bustling about for their rival, both Yang Yunlin and Yang Qingye felt uncomfortable, and their gazes at Yang Qingyin were somewhat unfriendly.
But Yang Qingyin paid them no mind.
After escorting Yang Yuanshan and her parents and brother to the hotel, she went to accompany Ling Ruonan.
Fang Xiang arrived about ten minutes later than Yang Yuanshan.
Fang Zhonghua, Fang Dongxun, Fang Qianqian, and several other Fang Family members came along.
After bringing the Fang family into the hotel, Luo Ziling whispered mysteriously to Fang Dongxun, "In a couple of days, I’ll show you something, it’ll definitely surprise you!"
Fang Dongxun was immediately taken aback, "What happened?"
"Wait a couple of days, I’ll give you a surprise then!" Luo Ziling said mysteriously, patting Fang Dongxun’s shoulder.
Fang Dongxun’s curiosity was piqued, looking impatient, but Luo Ziling kept silent.
After ushering the Fang Family into the hotel, Luo Ziling continued to lead a group to welcome guests.
As expected, Wang Zhengqiang and Lin Zeping arrived one after the other.
Wang Zhengqiang brought Li Jiawei and Wang Feiyang, while Lin Zeping also came with his family.
They all arrived in privately plated cars instead of public ones, very low-key in their arrival.
Although Lin Zeping and Wang Zhengqiang dressed differently than usual today, the hotel staff recognized them.
The gathering of so many bigwigs at this hotel was unprecedented, leaving everyone in awe.
Lin Zeping and Wang Zhengqiang both attended the banquet with their families, and Luo Ziling was naturally delighted, expressing his gratitude directly.
Lin Zeping and Wang Zhengqiang both expressed their concern and worry over Luo Ziling’s assault, showing anger at some people’s attempts to disrupt Ling Ruonan’s wedding, and stated they would get to the bottom of it, ensuring those with ulterior motives were punished.
"Whoever is involved in these incidents must be severely punished!" Lin Zeping’s stance was clear and firm.
Wang Zhengqiang held a similar view, speaking even more directly than Lin Zeping: "If these actions are Chen Family’s doing, regardless of who’s involved, they must face the law. Everyone is equal before the law, and their special status won’t grant any leniency."
Luo Ziling expressed his gratitude for their stance and support.
He also mentioned hoping to clear up the case quickly and bring those responsible to justice.
After escorting them into the banquet hall, Luo Ziling left them to their own devices.
Anyway, all these bigwigs gathered in the banquet hall would find someone to chat with.
The security level at the hotel had reached nearly its highest; even the waiters had all turned into security personnel, and the hotel staff had been swapped out.
Wu Yue personally oversaw the security issues at the scene, accompanied by the Security Bureau and the Yanjing Police Department, heads of the security system.
Having so many big shots gather in one place to attend a private banquet was indeed a rare occurrence.
The security staff responsible couldn’t help but be surprised seeing so many notable figures in the banquet hall.
Luo Ziling was surprised to see Wu Dongfang, another big name he hadn’t interacted with much, actually attending the banquet.
Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan hadn’t sent him an invitation, believing Wu Dongfang wouldn’t come.
Ling Mingrui, however, foresaw it, knowing Wu Dongfang would probably show up because the man had previously asked him for a drink in person.
Wu Dongfang told Ling Mingrui that seeing his friend marry off a daughter at this age meant he had to be there to congratulate and ask for a drink.
Ling Mingrui didn’t refuse but told Wu Dongfang to come empty-handed, not to bring gifts.
Of course, Wu Dongfang didn’t come empty-handed; he brought one of his own calligraphy paintings.
Wu Dongfang’s calligraphy and painting skills are quite good and have some collectible value.
As of this, only Chen Ruchang among the high-profile figures didn’t attend Ling Ruonan’s wedding; the other six were all present.
Seeing this, Luo Yuqing couldn’t help but sigh: "I guess no one in the world has more face than your mom; her wedding drew those capable of influencing Huaxia’s destiny!"
"Actually, no one dares to cause trouble now!" Luo Ziling chuckled.
He recalled what those few caught last night had confessed.
He also wondered, if under such circumstances, the Chen Family dared to plan any moves, what scene would it be?