The Zhong Industries celebration was the most important annual event in Supreme City and beyond. A lot of international clients, business partners and general stakeholders from around the globe were in attendance.
The anniversary event even rivalled the most prestigious film award shows in the country because each of the guests at the banquet was a figure with a lot of weight.
The entrance of the Demesne Hotel had a long red carpet and approved photographers and reports to document the event.
It could be said that Zhong Industries had gone all out to ensure that the party would be talked about for years to come.
The Zhong family did not arrive early even though they were the hosts.
However, that was expected because a good entrance was critical.
When the red carpet was open and most guests had arrived, three identical black vehicles drove in and stopped at the entrance. There was complete silence because everyone knew that the main people had arrived.
The first vehicle was opened, and Zhong Tian and Chu Ling stepped out of the vehicle. Their clothes were traditional and reminiscent of the ancient dynasties. As they stepped on the red carpet, the photographers took photos as they imagined a new trend in the city.
The second vehicle opened and an unknown man stepped out, followed by an elegant Zhong Mian. There was silence for a while at the unexpected development.
Everyone had always known that Zhong Mian was a 'forever single' lady. Of course, a lot of people had tried to pursue the heiress of Zhong Industries, even after she had taken a step back from the core of the company.
However, their beliefs were being shattered.
The unknown man held Zhong Mian's hand with a smile, and they walked onto the red carpet. The photographers and reporters went crazy as they took photographs and communicated with their colleagues to dig out information about the man.
It could be the most exciting thing that happened during the Zhong Industries banquet.
"Ms Zhong, who is your companion today?" A reporter spoke out quickly.
The two people stopped and looked at the expectant group.
While the reporters did not dare to interview Zhong Tian and Chu Ling, they would have wasted an opportunity if they did not get the news on Zhong Mian.
Zhong Mian smiled at the group. "This is my fiancé, Kong Ou."
The reporters wanted to dig deeper, but the two people had already walked away.
In the third vehicle, Zhong Feng and Hu Lei were looking through the window with interest at the occurrence, even though they could not hear.
"I did not know that Zhong Mian was bringing Kong Ou." Hu Lei commented.
Zhong Feng frowned. "Neither did I."
"It just seems like something that you would mention after a long car ride, a long lunch and a session of multiple spa treatments." She added.
Zhong Feng nodded.
"Why do you think that she did not say anything?" Hu Lei asked.
"I am not sure." He responded.
"Come on." Hu Lei whɨnėd a little.
"Perhaps she did not want anyone to discourage her from bringing him." Zhong Feng said.
Zhong Feng could guess his sister's motives. She wanted to take her relationship to the public, but she did not want to receive too much attention and subsequent criticism.
She had chosen the banquet as her revelation scene, not because she wanted more attention. She knew that his appearance with Hu Lei and his revelation of his marriage would take the heat off of her.
Zhong Mian had always been a person with deep thoughts or else, she would not have been able to take control of Zhong Industries.
It was unfortunate that she did not know that some skills should not be used on family members.
If she had revealed her plan instead of doing things in a shady way, she would have had the support of her family. At the very least, Zhong Feng and Hu Lei would not have minded being shields because it did not affect them.
However, no one liked to feel used and manipulated.
Hu Lei also understood the matter after thinking about it for a moment.
"Shall we join the festivities, my prince?" She said to cheer up Zhong Feng who had become a little sullen.
The man smiled. "I thought that I was your emperor."
Hu Lei leaned in and kissed him lightly on his lips. "You are always my emperor. But you are also my senior sect brother, my hero and my prince."
Zhong Feng felt like he was walking on air as he stepped out of the vehicle with his cute little wife at his side.