ASTNovels Chapter 1003 The Imperial Capital Building: An Unprecedented Grand Event
Chapter 1003 The Imperial Capital Building: An Unprecedented Grand Event
The Ye family had already made all the necessary preparations. Before Xiao Ran's convoy even started moving, they had already received a notification and headed straight for the Imperial Capital Building.
Just as they arrived at the Imperial Capital Building, a car suddenly blocked their way. A man got out of the car; it was Ye Boxiong.
Because Ye Boxiong was in poor health, Ye Haitao kept dissuading him from attending the event.
Madam Ye hoped that Ye Boxiong could attend, after all, he was the groom's father and the current head of the Ye family.
The engagement party only felt solemn when he was present.
However, Ye Haitao refused all of them, because in his heart, Ye Boxiong's health was the most important thing.
"Dad, what brings you here?"
Upon seeing this, Ye Haitao frowned deeply.
Ye Haixia, however, had already cheered loudly: "Great! Dad, you're finally here! I thought you weren't coming!"
Ye Haixia shouted with joy; to be honest, she was genuinely happy.
In her mind, Xiao Ran was not only intelligent and beautiful, but more importantly, he was the best person to her.
When Madam Ye saw Ye Boxiong appear, she was overjoyed and quickly went forward to take his arm.
"I didn't want to come, but considering how important this event is, if I were absent, it would seem that the Ye family lacked sincerity, and I was also afraid of criticism from others, so I came anyway."
It'll only take about an hour; it's just a formality!
Ye Boxiong smiled and nodded at Ye Haitao as he explained.
"Alright, since you're here, attend the engagement party. But it's not time yet. Go to the VIP room and rest. Come out when it's your turn."
Ye Haitao immediately instructed his servants to take Ye Boxiong to the VIP room to rest.
"That tall man is Ye Haitao? The young master of the Ye family, so handsome?"
"That's Ye Boxiong, the current head of the Ye family. He actually arrived ahead of schedule?"
"There were rumors that the Ye family head was unwell and unable to attend, but that's utter nonsense. The family head looks perfectly fine!"
"That's right. How could a father and the head of the Ye family not be present for such a big event as his son's engagement?"
"It seems the Ye family attaches great importance to this engagement banquet! I really look forward to Miss Xiao's arrival as soon as possible!"
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Before Xiao Ran even arrived, a large crowd had already gathered outside the Imperial Capital Building. The marriage between the eldest daughter of the Xiao family and the young master of the Ye family was a sensational event.
Upon seeing this, the crowd began to discuss it amongst themselves.
Ye Haitao watched the crowd's discussion with a cold eye, his face calm and expressionless.
"Haha, Young Master Ye, congratulations!"
A burst of laughter suddenly came from afar. A Koenigsegg stopped in front of the hotel, and a young man leaned out and laughed loudly.
"Thank you very much, Young Master Chen. I didn't expect you to come in person."
Ye Haitao glanced at the man and said in a calm tone.
"Young Master Ye, have you gone mad with joy and forgotten how to smile?"
Seeing Ye Haitao's indifferent expression, the man joked again.
"Stop talking nonsense. If you want to attend the engagement party, park your car and go inside. If you don't want to, leave now!"
Ye Haitao waved his hand and reprimanded him.
"How can you talk like that, child?"
Everyone who has come to your engagement party today is here to offer their blessings, so we should treat them well!
Madam Ye immediately reprimanded her.
"Haha, I think my brother is too happy, so happy that he's acting silly and doesn't even know how to express his joy!"
Ye Haixia burst into laughter again.
"That's right, that's right! The child has finally gotten what he wanted, he must be overjoyed!"
Madam Ye nodded repeatedly.
As they were talking, another car drove into the parking lot, and several people got out. The person in the lead walked straight to Mrs. Ye: "Mrs. Ye, congratulations!"
"Welcome, Patriarch Zhou! Thank you so much!"
Mrs. Ye responded quickly.
The woman beside the Zhou family head quickly stepped forward and affectionately took Madam Ye's hand: "Such a joyous occasion for the Ye family, of course our whole family must come to offer our congratulations!"
The two people accompanying her were her children; the whole family was present.
After all, the Ye family ranks second among the three great families, and many forces rely on the Ye family for support.
As soon as the family entered the Imperial Capital Building, several more cars parked in the parking lot, and people got out of the cars one after another.
"Wow, that's the head of the Ouyang family, along with his wife and young master!"
"That's the chairman of a giant oil company, and his wife!"
"That's the CEO of a multinational corporation!"
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The engagement ceremony was about to officially begin, and luxury cars lined up in the parking lot outside the building.
Those who stepped out of the car were all prominent figures, either heads of major families or chairmen and general managers of major corporations.
Even ordinary people recognize these people; they appear on television and the internet year after year, and their names and appearances are already household names.
Madam Ye was quickly surrounded by a crowd, and congratulations poured in.
A joyful smile remained on her face; it was a genuine happiness.
Ye Haitao was also surrounded by a crowd, with young masters and sons of various families and corporations all around him, and flattery and praise rose and fell.
Congratulations, Young Master Ye, on winning the heart of your beauty!
"Congratulations, Young Master Ye, your wish has come true!"
"Congratulations to Young Master Ye on fulfilling your long-cherished wish and leaving single life behind!"
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However, Ye Haitao remained calm throughout, showing no joy or sorrow, and even a hint of coldness, with no sign of happiness.
He simply nodded to each person and offered a few perfunctory words.
"Young Master Ye, aren't you overjoyed?"
"Young Master Ye, you wouldn't have changed your mind after getting engaged and want to go back to being single, would you?"
"I thought you would be overjoyed, but instead you had a cold face, as if someone owed you something!"
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Immediately, someone made a sarcastic remark.
"Stop making a fuss in front of me! Of course I'm happy. Do you expect me to shout and gesticulate wildly to be happy?"
Don't they even know who's here?!
"If you want to attend the engagement party, then wait patiently to the side. If you don't want to, then get out now!"
Ye Haitao addressed the crowd in a deep voice. He realized that he had been too cold and that it didn't fit the atmosphere, so he put on a smile.
Time flew by, and it was soon eleven o'clock. A convoy of ninety-nine Rolls-Royce limousines, all plated in pure gold, slowly drove up the street and circled the Imperial Capital Building.
Each car is adorned with a badge on its front, which gleams in the sunlight.
The suspended red carpet of the Imperial Capital Building hangs down from a height of 300 meters, and the nanoparticles embedded in it emit the fragrance of blue roses.
Suddenly, someone in the crowd exclaimed, "Miss Xiao's motorcade is here! Ninety-nine limited edition Rolls-Royces!"
"This perfume is Eternal Moon, specially created by a French master perfumer. Each milliliter is worth the same amount of gold!"
"Too extravagant! Today, history will remember the marriage between the Xiao and Ye families!"
"Which carriage is Princess Xiao in? What will she be dressed like? Will she be as ethereal as the legends say?"
"I really look forward to Princess Xiao's engagement!"
Exclamations of amazement rang out one after another, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the ninety-nine Rolls-Royces slowly driving around the Imperial Capital Building, their eyes filled with anticipation.