ASTNovels Chapter 1008 The Shock Caused by Xiao Ran
Chapter 1008 The Shock Caused by Xiao Ran
The venue erupted in cheers once again as the two hosts appeared.
These two hosts, one a top female host in China and the other a world-class host, captivate everyone with their every word and action.
Within minutes, the atmosphere in the entire lobby of the Imperial Capital Building was instantly enlivened by them. For a moment, everyone was watching the program with great enthusiasm and energy.
The engagement banquet for the Ye family and the Xiao family was naturally meticulously designed by the most professional wedding planning company, with every detail being top-notch.
Even the rhythm of each process, each step, and even the host's attire and every gesture were planned and rehearsed countless times in advance.
"I wonder what kind of magnificent dress our stunningly beautiful Miss Xiao will wear to appear before us?"
"I really can't wait for Princess Xiao to appear so we can feast our eyes on her!"
Soon, everyone looked around, especially those who had risked their lives to rush in. What they most wanted to see was Xiao Ran making his grand entrance.
"Brother, aren't you excited? It's almost your turn to perform."
Ye Haixia was so excited by the grand scene before her that her face turned completely red.
Even she had never attended such a grand engagement banquet before. Seeing that it was almost time for her brother to appear, she couldn't help but hug Ye Haitao's arm.
"What's there to get excited about? What's meant to happen will happen."
Ye Haitao remained calm and spoke indifferently.
"You silly child, still putting on an act. I never knew you could be such a good actor. If I had known, I wouldn't have bothered with all this!"
Madam Ye glared at Ye Haitao, feeling extremely dissatisfied.
She truly put in all her efforts for Ye Haitao and Xiao Ran's marriage, almost causing a rift with Ye Boxiong.
Now that the crucial moment has arrived, Ye Haitao has started putting on airs instead.
"I understand, Mom, thank you."
Ye Haitao nodded slightly and thanked him softly.
"Hmph, you ungrateful brat!"
"Once Xiao Ran marries into our Ye family, if you still don't know what's good for you and are disrespectful to your mother, just wait and see how Xiao Ran and I deal with you!"
Mrs. Ye said smugly, then turned her gaze back to the more than one hundred booths in the VIP area.
She had seen the gifts displayed on the booth countless times, but her eyes still lit up every time she looked at them.
Because many ladies had already called her in advance, vaguely revealing the value of the engagement gifts they wanted to give them.
Mrs. Ye was filled with anticipation and couldn't wait to rush up and take all the gifts for herself.
It could be said that she was the happiest person in the entire venue. Besides being happy that her son was getting engaged to Xiao Ran, she was also delighted to receive such a generous gift.
She knew that those who came to give gifts were all influential families, and the gifts must be very valuable.
I'm rich! I'm finally rich!
As the matriarch of the Ye family, Madam Ye has maintained a low status for many years, with Ye Boxiong having the final say on almost all matters, big and small.
Normally, let alone touching those top-tier treasures, he rarely even had the chance to see them; most of them were collected by Ye Boxiong or disposed of directly.
This time, her son's engagement brought her so many engagement gifts that she was overjoyed.
"Humph!"
Madam Ye's money-grubbing behavior had already been noticed by Ye Boxiong, Ye Haitao, and others.
Ye Boxiong couldn't help but glare at her again and let out a cold snort.
He simply couldn't understand how the matriarch of the Ye family, ranked second among the three great families, could be so greedy; it was utterly shameful.
"What are you humming about? I'm just too happy!"
Madam Ye rolled her eyes, but her smile remained unchanged.
Soon, the host announced loudly, "Please welcome the groom-to-be, Mr. Ye Haitao, to the stage!"
As the host called out, Ye Haitao took a deep breath, forced an excited smile onto his face, and strode forward.
That's a rotating crystal staircase!
Ye Haitao stepped onto the stairs, and the crystal staircase slowly floated into the air, standing on the east side of the hall.
As soon as Ye Haitao appeared, the entire audience erupted in applause, and many women screamed.
Regardless, Ye Haitao was a handsome man and the young master of the Ye family, with top-notch status and appearance.
Countless young ladies from prominent families in the capital were captivated by him and longed to marry into the Ye family.
However, the screams quickly subsided after the two hosts' playful interaction.
Then, David York's pleasant voice rang out again: "Now, please welcome our leading lady, Princess Xiao of the Imperial Capital!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in cheers.
"We've finally waited for our Princess Xiao of the capital!"
Soon, a figure appeared on the rotating crystal staircase on the west side.
As the figure appeared, the enthusiastic applause and screams from the audience stopped abruptly, and everyone's attention was immediately drawn to it.
This sudden silence carried more weight than any applause.
Xiao Ran was dressed in a "Lunar Eclipse" gown designed by the country's top wedding master. The skirt had seven layers of tulle, and the star map trajectory was embroidered using the lost Suzhou embroidery technique.
With each step, the tiny optical fibers embedded in the gauze simulate the streak of a shooting star across the night sky.
The "Deep Blue Tears" necklace around her neck features a rare blue diamond that was auctioned for 370 million euros at a Geneva auction last year, and it now reflects a breathtaking iridescence under the lights.
What truly takes your breath away is the way she descends the steps.
With her chin slightly raised, she perfectly revealed the graceful lines of her neck, as elegant as a swan's, and each step she took was precisely measured.
Those calm eyes swept over the bustling crowd, like a queen surveying her domain.
"This is Miss Xiao?"
"She's absolutely my dream goddess!"
"Miss Xiao is absolutely stunning at this moment, with an extraordinary aura. Even the Queen of England cannot compare to her!"
"My God, how can there be such an outstanding woman in the world? Even just standing there quietly, she is enough to capture the hearts of all the men in the world!"
"Young Master Ye, you must have accumulated a lot of good fortune over many lifetimes to be able to marry the goddess-like Miss Xiao!"
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As soon as Xiao Ran appeared, he instantly overshadowed Ye Haitao, attracting almost everyone's attention like a magnet attracting an iron sheet.
After the silence, countless people screamed wildly in their hearts.
"I never expected Xiao Ran to be so talented. If she marries into the Ye family and settles down to be the young mistress of the Ye family, it would not be a bad thing."
Ye Boxiong, who had been observing the whole scene with a cold eye, couldn't help but feel a stirring in his heart and pondered to himself.
Even though he had always harbored a sense of aversion towards Xiao Ran, he was deeply captivated by her appearance and temperament, even though she was his elder.
He turned to look at Ye Haitao, who was standing on the east side, but he didn't see the excitement and joy that should have appeared on his face. Instead, he still had that calm expression, even with a sense of detachment and indifference.