My Wife is Actually a top-tier Soldier King?!
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291: Chapter 291: Grand Banquet!

291: Chapter 291: Grand Banquet!

The center of attention!

Stunning the whole room!

Tang Xiao, her arm linked with Wu Jie’s, walked gracefully like a fairy descending from the heavens!

Every frown and smile radiated the poise of a queen, incredibly moving.

And Wu Jie could feel all sorts of envy, jealousy, and hatred.

But he had long adopted an indifferent attitude.

Envious of me?

Jealous of me?

Hate me?

What’s the use anyway?

I’m not only married to your dream goddess, but I’ve also taken wedding photos, not just kissed once.

You all greedily envy her peerless beauty and proud figure…

But I can look at her all day, every night, and even more than just look…

cough, cough!

Stay cool!

Tonight, I must present myself as the victor, not the smug little man.

That way, I can collect as many energy points as possible!

…

The quiet atmosphere only lasted for a short while.

Soon, everyone returned to their gossiping and chattering in groups.

But there were still those who kept staring, and those who, while chatting, would point fingers and murmur amongst themselves.

Wu Jie believed that after tonight, many people would know.

Not only am I the Tang Family son-in-law, Tang Xiao’s husband, but I also seem like a pretty boy living off a woman’s fortune.

But whatever people think or say, just don’t forget to contribute your energy points.

Pressing on.

Several people took the initiative to talk and greet Tang Xiao, but not a single one for Wu Jie.

Wu Jie was more than happy to relax and enjoy the sights.

But what you don’t know can surprise you!

I used to think some stars were particularly beautiful, especially handsome.

But seeing them live, they’re just alright!

If it weren’t for the gorgeous clothes, meticulous makeup, and overall image design…

They would seem no different from average people, even less attractive than the handsome guys and beauties you see on commercial streets once their heavy makeup is off.

But truly, ‘poverty limits the imagination.’

To attend tonight’s event, these celebrities and public figures really spared no expense.

Various international luxury brand clothes and jewelry were everywhere to be seen.

One of the big-shot stars had a diamond as big as a pigeon’s egg on their hand, really too damn dazzling.

And there were not a few adorned with glittering gems and extravagance all over their bodies.

Some wealthy ladies wore necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets…

all top-grade jade!

Adding up the rest, their outfits alone were probably worth hundreds of millions.

What charity gala?

This is simply a feast for celebrities to show off and for rich people to flaunt their wealth!

Suddenly!

Wu Jie spotted Bai Fengling.

She was sitting with several leading actresses, and their table was also filled with many top male stars.

The ones who got to sit at the front were those with big names and lots of fans.

And those with lesser fame had to take seats further back.

Noticing Wu Jie, Bai Fengling immediately waved with a smile.

This small gesture caught the attention of many, turning their heads to glance at Wu Jie.

Then…

almost instantly, their gazes shifted to Tang Xiao.

It couldn’t be helped!

A beauty of unparalleled allure draws eyes wherever she goes.

Following that, there was some whispering beside Bai Fengling.

They seemed very curious about her relationship with Wu Jie.

Or perhaps, Bai Fengling was greeting Tang Xiao?

Moving forward.

Finally, they arrived at the first row, Table Four.

Wu Jie, attending as a family member, had a designated seat but no name card.

As he sat down, many at his own and neighboring tables could recognize him.

All of them were famous entrepreneurs, investors, and social celebrities.

Once Tang Xiao sat down, she immediately began discussing with everyone.

International exchange rate fluctuations, the global economic trend, trade wars…

They were discussing matters deeply related to these top 500 global companies’ international and political dynamics.

As for Wu Jie…

Naturally, he continued to be ignored.

It was better to remain silent than to fake knowledge and force himself into conversations, only to be disliked.

There’s wisdom in the old saying, “Enter not into the crowd if your pockets are empty, advise not if your words carry no weight.”

The poor in a bustling market go unnoticed, while the rich in remote mountains have distant relatives.

Wu Jie felt that at this moment, he was the living embodiment of these old sayings.

Even though the venue was abuzz with noise and excitement,

no one shared a cheerful conversation with him, as everyone had their own cliques.

Even Xu Feng, who had been exceptionally warm before and had invited him to the presidential suite for a chat more than once,

merely nodded slightly in acknowledgment upon seeing Wu Jie.

He was at table number two, sitting together with Wang Tiancong.

Also at the table were Xu Kuishan, Xu Anyong, and the other four brothers.

They didn’t even give Wu Jie a single proper look, instead chatting and laughing with Ma Yun and others.

Xu Feng was teaming up with Wang Tiancong to play a game, manipulating their phones while occasionally chuckling and murmuring to each other.

Withdrawing his gaze, Wu Jie glanced over at the stage.

Two well-known domestic hosts were testing the mic and positioning, as well as the lights, sound system, and teleprompter.

The evening’s proceedings were about to begin.

Wu Jie scanned the crowd and noticed the nameplate for Mu En.

It was at the second row’s table number two, but the seat was empty, and he was nowhere to be seen.

The guests continued to arrive, and soft music began to fill the hall.

This also signaled that the countdown to the event had begun.

Xu Feng also seemed to care quite a bit about whether Mu En would come or not, glancing over more than once in between his game sessions.

Time gradually passed.

The hall was almost full, with Mu En’s seat remaining the only empty spot.

Tilting his gaze, Wu Jie noticed that the two hosts had finished their preparations.

The hustle and bustle of conversation in the hall was also fading.

As the music switched to a more upbeat tune and the lights dazzled, the evening’s festivities were about to start.

And just then…

Mu En arrived!

He was still tall and handsome, a gentlemanly figure who walked in with ease, the very last to enter.

Impeccably dressed, he bore an air of righteousness.

His lips curled into a cold smirk, with a hint of menace in his expression.

Before taking his seat, he and Xu Feng happened to lock eyes.

In that exchange of glances, Xu Feng revealed a proud, defiant look, and Mu En was equally unyielding.

“Ladies and gentlemen, good evening!!”

The hosts’ enthusiastic voices drew Wu Jie’s attention back.

Those two wouldn’t likely come to blows in such a high-profile setting.

The music suddenly soothed, after all, this was a charity event.

“Today is a special day, we come together under one roof!”

“This moment is a significant one, we gather here for love!”

“Boundless is our great love, eternal the heart of compassion!

Our philanthropic cause…”

The two top hosts, without scripts, spoke clearly and with expressive faces.

Following their brilliant opening remarks in the midst of enthusiastic applause,

a group of bright and lively children took the stage as backup dancers for a popular singer.

The beautiful singing echoed throughout the hall, and as the performance came to an end, the first charity auction began.

It was the singer who donated a collection of her albums since her debut, all signed and tied together with red string.

And with the opening bid, someone immediately offered one hundred thousand, and not long after, it soared to eight hundred thousand.

The dozen or so albums were finally auctioned off for over a million, and the successful businessman took the stage for a photo with the singer and, after receiving the collection, declared an additional donation of one million, immediately earning rounds of applause.

Afterward, several more celebrities took the stage for performances and to auction items they had donated.

Artists, calligraphers, and collectors also contributed their works and collectibles.

The auction prices ranged from a few hundred thousand to several million.

Many of the items weren’t particularly valuable, such as microphones used in concerts, costumes worn in performances, or self-created calligraphy…

And those bidding higher weren’t necessarily fond of the items; it was just a different way of making a donation in disguise.

Many people participated in the bidding, but Tang Xiao remained still, not once moving her bidding paddle.

The donated money at the evening event continued to grow, and the atmosphere became increasingly lively.

Amid the passionate introductions of the hosts and the cheers and applause of countless people…

The Qinghua porcelain, contributed by the Xu Family of Liuli City, was brought onto the stage as the priciest auction item of the night.

And as the star of the show, Bai Fengling appeared like a fairy descending to earth, shining as she made her entrance.

In an instant, the atmosphere in the entire hall reached a fever pitch…