In the hotel lobby, the crystal chandelier sparkled brilliantly, and the thick red carpet stretched to the revolving doors.

Outside the window, fine snowflakes drifted down, while guests continuously came and went.

Many glanced, albeit unconsciously, at the section of the lobby corner separated by a few large green plants.

Their faces showed expressions of curiosity and probing intelligence.

As hosts of today’s family gathering, Yao Guanying and Chen Yan stood there dazed.

Their smiles were stiff and their minds blank.

Gong Yunxiao and Yao Rourou had been together for half a year, their relationship stable, and they were even considering marriage.

Nevertheless, in front of these elders, Gong Yunxiao always maintained a sense of reserve and distance.

However, at this moment, their prospective son-in-law was being extremely respectful towards Lingling’s boyfriend.

As if he were facing a superior leader.

The visual and psychological shock was indescribable.

Yao Rourou instinctively took half a step forward, staring intently at the handsome young man, her eyes filled with incredulous shock.

She certainly knew who this "Director Li" was that Gong Yunxiao mentioned.

And the West Garden Hotel was specifically used by the province to host high-level VIPs.

Just a few days ago, Gong Yunxiao was confiding in her about a tremendous project the province was engaging in.

A Xiang River-based capital was entering a strategic partnership with Yan Province, involving potentially hundreds of billions in funds.

She also remembered her boyfriend mentioning "Mr. Tang" and his incredible youth and achievements.

In certain circles within Yan Province, this "Mr. Tang" was no longer a secret.

She just couldn’t believe this legendary figure would be connected to Yao Lingling.

She turned her gaze to her familiar yet strangely distant cousin.

In her memory, this cousin was always like a tomboy, laughing and playing around.

How could she possibly... be connected with such a person?!

A relationship? Surely it’s a joke?

Despite her myriad confusions and amazement, her exceptional interpersonal instincts and rationality quickly adjusted her.

She stepped forward a few steps, standing beside Gong Yunxiao, forcing a most appropriate smile on her face:

"Mr. Tang, hello, I am Lingling’s cousin, Yao Rourou, working at the Provincial Development Research Center. It’s an honor to meet you."

"Hello." Tang Song nodded politely.

Yao Rourou affectionately held Yao Lingling’s arm, speaking in a slightly reproachful yet loving tone: "Lingling has really grown up, finding a boyfriend and not even telling her older sister. We’ve all been given such a shock today."

Still in a daze, Yao Lingling blinked her eyes, blushing, and whispered: "I... I just... started, I’m not sure yet."

She and her senior were just "one-day boyfriend and girlfriend", after today it would expire.

How could she tell her relatives this?

This sudden act today, she didn’t know how to explain it to the family afterwards.

However, her naturally cheerful and optimistic personality wouldn’t let her worry too much about this matter.

Her whole mind was pondering a more crucial question.

The senior seemed very different from what she thought.

She of course knew Tang Song was wealthy, as both Lanfeng International Hotel and Huashang Clothing were his enterprises.

But for Gong Yunxiao to face Tang Song with such humility was truly unimaginable.

Aunt Yao Xueli immediately squeezed forward, enthusiastically but awkwardly: "Indeed! Lingling, you even kept this from your own aunt. If only we had known about your connection with Chairman Tang, then..."

Before she could finish, Yao Rourou raised an eyebrow.

Quickly interrupting with a smile: "Aunt, don’t tease Lingling anymore, she’s already so embarrassed. Besides, we young people nowadays prefer love on our own terms, it’s normal not wanting to tell others."

She then gave Yao Xueli a meaningful look.

She knew her aunt’s nature too well, low emotional intelligence and impulsive.

Before a figure of such stature, the last thing you want is senseless flattery.

If she said the wrong thing and offended someone, the consequences could be disastrous.

Yao Xueli’s enthusiastic smile froze, awkwardly chuckling as she realized her misstep.

But she was simply too anxious.

Having struggled on the fringes of the system for so many years, enduring so much grievance.

She yearned desperately for a lifeline.

Having been like this towards Gong Yunxiao before, she was even more so towards Tang Song now.

Until now, she felt like she was in a dream.

Could it be that the chairman of Yan Nan Short Film and Television Base was the boyfriend of her own niece?!

Tang Song’s gaze swept over the three in front of him, his lips slightly curled in a gentle, reserved smile.

"Aunt, this isn’t the company. No need to address me so formally, just call me Tang Song."

He paused, holding Lingling’s fingers, jokingly saying, "If you have any difficulties at work in the future, you can tell Lingling to contact me, after all, we’re all one family."

"Oh! Oh! Yes! Yes! Thank you... thank you, Tang... Tang Song!"

Yao Xueli’s whole face turned red, so excited she stammered, her hands and feet trembling.

Gong Yunxiao and Yao Rourou’s expressions stiffened slightly, both feeling somewhat awkward.

"No need to be so polite." Tang Song squeezed Lingling’s hand, slightly tilting his head, saying: "Lingling, won’t you introduce your uncle and aunt to me?"

He initially hadn’t intended to meet his undergraduate junior’s parents.