Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Unlike those unsettled foreign guests, most of the guests in the country knew the purpose of this banquet through Huo Tian’s classmates and turns. Therefore, all of them were happy and had an especially friendly attitude.
This manor, which had been uninhabited for almost 20 years, had become rich and luxurious after being decorated by a professional planning company. The road from the manor’s entrance to the banquet hall took more than ten minutes. The guests admired the beautiful scenery of the manor through the car window and could not help but be shocked by the Hill Family’s deep heritage.
As night fell, the lights in the manor gradually lit up. This grand banquet had finally started.
With the Hill Family’s status, no one dared to assume airs and be late for the banquet. All the guests arrived at the banquet on time.
Before the hosts appeared, these gentlemen and ladies in formal attire gathered in groups of two or three and greeted each other warmly.
At this banquet, the atmosphere around the Huo Family seemed a little delicate.
Some time ago, in a moment of desperation, Mr. and Mrs. Huo had been looking for people to ask around about the Hill Family’s banquet. This matter had gradually spread among the S City’s high society.
Everyone in this circle was smart and were all guessing if the Huo Family was disliked by the Hill Family.
Some well-informed people found out about the relationship between the Hill Family and the Huo Family and thought that the Huo Family wouldn’t be able to receive the invitation to this banquet.
After all, before this, the Huo Family had already severed their ties with Miss Hill for a mere 20 million yuan. The Hill Family was already considered tolerant and generous by not taking revenge on the Huo Family. How could they pretend that nothing had happened and show a friendly attitude towards the Huo Family?
Members of the S City’s upper echelon were all waiting to see the Huo Family make a fool of themselves. They were even waiting to kick the Huo Family when they were down after revenge had been taken on them. However, the Huo Family was not rejected to the Hill Family’s banquet as everyone had imagined. They actually received an invitation to the banquet and appeared at it openly.
Everyone could not figure out the Hill Family’s attitude towards the Huo Family. Therefore, they were not as friendly to the Huo Family as usual. Most of them hurriedly greeted them and then found an excuse to leave. After that, they cast furtive glances back and forth at the Huo Family.
Those sizing glances made the Huo Family feel unsettled, and the smile on their faces became a little stiff.
Huo You and Mrs. Huo had locked arms with each other, appearing like a loving pair of mother and daughter. They met the gaze of a familiar madam and nodded at her, but the other party smiled awkwardly. After nodding back, she quickly looked away.
This was not the first time that Mrs. Huo had been sized up awkwardly at today’s banquet. She felt uncomfortable all over. While no one was paying attention to them, she gripped Huo You’s arm tightly and whispered, “That woman’s husband was originally going to support our Huo Family. Look at how things are now. He only heard rumors that our Huo Family is hated by the Hill Family and their attitude has changed from their usual respect to a 180-degree change. If we didn’t attend this banquet today, you can imagine how the Huo Family would be ostracized and targeted.”
Mrs. Huo only wanted to vent the frustration in her heart. At the same time, she also wanted Huo You to understand the principle of how they were bound together for good or for ill.
However, Huo You had already seen Mrs. Huo’s true nature clearly. She sneered and said coldly, “What has the Huo Family’s situation got to do with me?”
Mrs. Huo frowned slightly and subconsciously turned to look at Huo You. She realized that Huo You still had a perfect smile on her face.. When her gaze met the other guests, she smiled and nodded.