It wasn't until Lu Cheng felt that Yun Xiyue's psychological defense, which was her 'dignity,' was about to break, that he slowly spoke.
His voice was gentle, carrying a reassuring feeling.
"Miss Yun's trouble seems a bit hard to talk about?"
"If you don't mind, we can set a time to chat privately another day."
"Perhaps I can offer you some advice."
His words were impeccably delivered.
He neither appeared overly eager nor did he rush Yun Xiyue, instead extending an olive branch for her to choose.
As for how she would choose?
With her mother's presence, how else could she choose?
...The banquet was about to begin, and guests were taking their seats.
Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Su Yang also believed that now was the time for him, the unsung hero, to make a grand entrance!
He wanted to go out and greet Lu Cheng, the esteemed guest he had invited!
Then, under the astonished gazes of his in-laws and wife!
He would reveal that Lu Cheng was invited by him, Su Yang, to celebrate his wife's birthday!
Hahahaha!
At that time, how would his snobbish mother-in-law look at him?
And Xi Xi would surely see him in a new light, right?
He straightened his back and, with steady steps, walked out of the kitchen!
However!
Ideals are grand, but reality is always so cruel.
He had only taken two steps out of the kitchen door!
Before he could even speak, his mother-in-law's gaze pierced directly into him.
Lin Meizhu saw that good-for-nothing Su Yang actually dared to come out of the kitchen at this moment.
She instantly flew into a rage!
What if Young Master Lu found out about her daughter being married?
Wouldn't this ruin her meticulously planned grand scheme?
She didn't even want to give Su Yang a chance to speak and was about to go pull him back into the kitchen.
Just then, Lu Cheng spoke.
He clearly saw Su Yang's appearance and Lin Meizhu's expression, realizing it was his turn to perform.
His face still held that gentle and polite smile as he slowly spoke, his voice not loud, yet it reached the ears of every guest present, especially the Yun Family members:
"Mrs. Lin, Mr. Yun, there's no need to be so polite."
"To be honest, I, Lu Cheng, am indeed here today by invitation, specifically to attend Miss Yun's birthday banquet."
"I appreciate the Yun Family's warm hospitality."
"In the future, if the Yun Family encounters any difficulties, or if there's anything you need my help with, just say the word."
"My Lu Family still has some capabilities in Modu."
These words were extremely clever, full of immense room for imagination.
Upon hearing Lu Cheng's words, which could be considered a promise.
Two people at the scene, at the same time, began to imagine things.
Su Yang was initially feeling a bit nervous because his mother-in-law was walking towards him.
After hearing these words, however, he instantly straightened his back.
His heart was filled with joy and pride.
Did you hear that?
He said it himself, he was 'invited' to attend Xi Xi's birthday banquet!
Who is this 'person'? Of course, it's me, Su Yang! Who else could it be?
And that line, 'If you have any difficulties, just say the word,' Young Master Lu is truly loyal, backing me up and helping the Yun Family solve their problems.
Even the look in his eyes towards Lin Meizhu held a bit more confidence...And when Lin Meizhu heard Lu Cheng's words, her heart was also filled with wild joy!
Her face trembled uncontrollably with excitement...Young Master Lu said that if the Yun Family has difficulties in the future, they can just ask him?
Doesn't this mean that Young Master Lu has taken a liking to our Xi Xi?
This is a promise to us, a reassurance for our Yun Family!
This young master from a prominent family is truly emotionally intelligent, and his words are tactful.
To prevent Xi Xi from knowing that I, her mother, secretly sold her off, he even specifically said 'by invitation,' without mentioning names.
His way of handling things is just different; he even thought for me.
How considerate!
The more Lin Meizhu thought about it, the more excited she became, and the more she felt that her plan had largely succeeded!
The future was bright!
She immediately glared fiercely at Su Yang, who was not far away.
That good-for-nothing, what's he so smug about?
Once Xi Xi and Young Master Lu's good fortune comes to fruition!
This old lady will be the first to kick you, this useless scoundrel, completely out of our Yun Family!
...After Su Yang saw Lu Cheng give him another 'reassuring' look after speaking.
His heart, which had originally wanted to rush out and show off, instantly calmed down.
His strategic thinking also came online at this moment!
Young Master Lu's speaking skills are superior; after all, this is Xi Xi's birthday banquet, so it should focus on Xi Xi and the Yun Family.
Even Young Master Lu's words didn't emphasize his own intentions, but rather highlighted the Yun Family's hospitality!
If I were to tell everyone now that Lu Cheng was invited by me, it would only make me seem emotionally unintelligent, only caring about showing off and even intentionally stealing Xi Xi's spotlight...It's better to wait until after the banquet, and then I'll honestly tell Xi Xi everything.
I'll give her a surprise; when she knows the truth, she'll also see me in a new light!
Thinking this, Su Yang's lips curved into a confident smile once more.
He knowingly nodded heavily in Lu Cheng's direction.
Then, he really did...retreat into the shadows of the kitchen.
As the banquet began, Lin Meizhu naturally arranged for her daughter to sit beside Lu Cheng.
During the meal, she hinted or explicitly instructed Yun Xiyue to serve Lu Cheng food and pour him wine.
Although the Yun Family wasn't extremely wealthy, Yun Xiyue had never had any experience serving others since she was little, not even her own parents.
This was the first time she had ever served food and poured wine for a man.
Though she was reluctant, she couldn't resist her mother's insistent urging, who almost did it hand-in-hand.
Moreover, Lu Cheng had directly said those words in front of all the guests, unequivocally indicating that the Yun Family was under his protection.
Shortly after he spoke, several keen-nosed businessmen among the guests came to her father's factory with many contracts and orders.
This was something completely unimaginable before.
She had also never thought that someone's single sentence could truly achieve such a thing, without him even paying any price himself...By all accounts, Lu Cheng had already become her family's benefactor.
Serving food and pouring wine for a benefactor didn't seem so difficult to accept.