Chapter 104

Mu Sihai stood tall in a sleek black suit, his posture impeccable. His meticulously groomed hair and resolute features radiated the power and dominance befitting one of the nation’s wealthiest magnates. Trailing behind him was Mu Xue, dressed sharply in a tailored black women's blazer and matching high heels. A simple yet elegant diamond necklace adorned her neck, and her subtly made-up face bore the confident smile unique to a successful woman—a true queen of the business world, vivid and commanding.

The moment these two appeared, every attendee couldn’t help but admire them silently. No wonder the Mu family was counted among the top ten richest in the Greater Xia Empire. Their style and aura were unmatched by anyone present.

Instantly, they became the dazzling focal point of the gathering.

“Mr. Mu, hello, I am—”

Someone was already eager to step forward, extending a hand to introduce themselves. These bold individuals were leaders of influential enterprises in various industries, each holding significant clout.

Yet Mu Sihai’s gaze bypassed these tycoons entirely, leaving them standing aside as he fixed his eyes on Chu Tianhe.

“Mr. Chu, I sincerely apologize for the wait. I didn’t anticipate your early arrival and regret any oversight in our reception. Please forgive us.”

“Your honored presence truly humbles me, and it brings immense pride to the Mu family!”

Ignoring the outstretched hands of the business magnates, Mu Sihai courteously reached out to Chu Tianhe instead, his demeanor unusually deferential and humble. The entire room was stunned into silence.

“What’s going on here?”

“Why is Mr. Mu being so courteous to this nobody?”

“Am I seeing things?”

“What exactly is happening?”

Everyone stood frozen, as if struck by lightning, their minds blank and mouths agape, unwilling to believe the scene unfolding before them.

Among them was Qin Xiaomeng, standing beside Chu Tianhe, equally dumbfounded.

She felt as if she were dreaming. This was the chairman of the Mu family in South China, personally coming out to greet her brother-in-law?

Mechanically, she turned her gaze toward Chu Tianhe, eyes wide with shock. He seemed utterly unfamiliar. What had he done to warrant such a submissive reception from Mu Sihai?

Earlier, Chu Tianhe had told her that the Mu family would not hold this banquet without his presence.

Could it be true?

Was the Mu family really hosting this grand dinner all for her brother-in-law?

Shaking her head vigorously to clear her mind, Qin Xiaomeng tried to dismiss the thought.

Impossible. Absolutely impossible. How could she entertain such a wild fantasy? Even in the most sensational stories, nothing this outrageous would be written.

Just as she tried to regain composure, an even more astonishing event unfolded.

Mu Sihai extended his hand, but Chu Tianhe ignored it completely, just as Mu had disregarded the other magnates. He showed no intention of shaking Mu Sihai’s hand. Instead, his eyes glanced toward Manager Zhang nearby, and he said coldly:

“Earlier, Manager Zhang was so adamant, insisting that I should be sensible and leave immediately, claiming I wouldn’t be allowed into the Tianhong Tower.”

“Mu Sihai, do you really think I can’t get in?”