Jin Ling's furrowed brows relaxed and she blurted out: "The birthday boy is here, he's finally here!"
While saying that, she grabbed my arm and urged: "Let's move forward and let gramps see the Jin family's son-in-law!"
I passively followed Jin Ling, but my eyes were searching for You Meng's figure. There were two voices arguing in my heart. One was anxious to see You Meng, while the other was hoping to never see You Meng.
It was extremely contradictory.
At this time, we saw two old men over sixty walk down the spacious stairs in the hall.
One was Jin Ling's father. He was wearing a Tang suit, had a medium build, and was about 1.7 meters tall.
Although there were white hairs on his head, he still looked energetic and full of vigor.
The other old man was about the same age as gramps Jin, around sixty years old.
He was wearing a well-ironed suit and had the aura of a political leader.
To be exact, the old man who accompanied gramps Jin downstairs was the vice-chairman of the Politburo, Leader Lin.
When Jin Ling saw the two old men come down, she clapped and quietly said to me: "Did you see Zhao Long? He's the distinguished guest I was talking about!" Jin Ling raised her head and pointed forward with a proud expression.
Vice-chairman Lin's appearance made me feel the power of the Jin family even more.
For gramps Jin's banquet to have the participation of a political leader, it was too grand.
Of course, Vice-chairman Lin might not recognize me because I was mainly responsible for the security of the Politburo Standing Committee. Politburo members were usually taken care of by other forces.
But at the Politburo Standing Committee meeting, I once saw Vice-chairman Lin (hereinafter referred to as Leader Lin). Moreover, our scope of business also included the names of the Politburo Standing Committee members and the heads of the four headquarters.
Therefore, I was no stranger to Leader Lin.
When gramps Jin and Leader Lin stood in a suitable position, I suddenly saw You Meng's figure.
She actually stood about two meters away from Chief Lin. Her eyes and ears were alert and alert. Her calm expression was actually beginning to show signs of alertness.
I suddenly thought: Could it be that the reason Meng attended Gramps Jin's birthday banquet was to indirectly protect Chief Lin?
That was a possibility!
Perhaps the leader of the Secret Service received some information, or perhaps Director You found out that Chief Lin was attending Old Master Jin's banquet. For safety reasons, he sent You Meng over to escort Chief Lin.
It made sense.
You Meng's appearance was hard to arouse suspicion.
Many doubts in his heart were easily resolved.
But I was afraid that You Meng would discover my existence, so I tried my best to avoid her, and even took a few steps back.
But Jin Ling wasn't willing to let me go. Seeing me squeeze in behind her, she grabbed my hand and said, "Zhao Long, where are you going?
Come here, come to the front! "
Helpless, I could only take a step forward.
I repeatedly prayed in my heart: I hope You Meng doesn't misunderstand, I hope You Meng doesn't misunderstand …
But Jin Ling held my arm again with a proud look on her face. She stared at gramps Jin, as if she hoped that he would look over and see how his son-in-law was doing.
But gramps Jin didn't look over, and instead whispered a few words to Chief Lin.
Instead, You Meng, who was standing next to Chief Lin, looked over.
She was the best female guard in Zhongnanhai, and also the one and only high-ranking female guard in China's history. It was impossible for her not to notice me.
I felt nervous and helpless, but then I saw You Meng's eyes stay on me for two more seconds. She was slightly surprised, but then she looked away.
Her expression was still very calm, but I could feel that she was already thinking about it.
But she was well-trained, so she couldn't be distracted. She came with a mission.
When protecting the target, it was strictly forbidden to multitask.
My mood was very complicated.
Jin Ling, who was next to me, naturally didn't notice any of this. She even held my arm tightly and stared at gramps Jin and Chief Lin with interest.
I couldn't help but remove my arm from Jin Ling's' restraint 'and said softly, "My arm is a bit sore."
Jin Ling blanked, but still laughed, "My arm isn't sore, but yours is!"
Her smile was still devastatingly beautiful, but it made me worried.
Gramps Jin smiled and faced everyone with Chief Lin amidst the cheers and applause of the guests.
Seeing that the time was right, a slightly famous male show host from CCTV stood next to gramps Jin with a wireless microphone and shouted, "Ladies and gentlemen!
Everyone, please be quiet, be quiet! "
Under the host's call, the hall gradually quieted down.
The host said enthusiastically, "Today is the 60th birthday of Mr. Jin, the founder of our Jin Group. Mr. Jin looks full of energy, like a man in his forties … Now, let's give a warm round of applause to welcome Mr. Jin to give us a birthday speech. What do you think, everyone?"
"Yes!" Countless people shouted and applause sounded again.
Gramps Jin took the microphone with a smile, looked around, and said, "I'm very happy!
I'm also very grateful that so many friends and family took time out of their busy schedules to attend my birthday, especially when I saw some good friends that I haven't seen in a long time, and some friends that I didn't know before.
I'm very moved!
I'm flattered that an ordinary little old man could receive the support of so many friends from all walks of life.
First, please allow me to represent the Jin Corporation, represent my entire family, to express my heartfelt thanks and most sincere greetings to you all … "
Gramps Jin's voice was deep and full of vigor, and he had the demeanor of a leader. It was impossible to tell that he was terminally ill.
Moreover, gramps Jin was quite humble. Although he was highly respected in the business world, he could still be so humble. It was really admirable.
Gramps Jin continued, "Of course, I also want to thank Chief Lin for personally attending my birthday banquet despite his busy schedule.
All these years, Chief Lin has been supporting the development of the country's business. The reason why the Jin Corporation is where it is today is inseparable from Chief Lin's teachings and guidance.
Therefore, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Chief Lin for coming, and use this opportunity to wish Chief Lin good health and happy work.
I believe that under the right leadership of Chief Lin, China's business development will definitely reach new heights step by step … Today, there are businessmen, actors, and intellectuals attending the banquet. Now, I suggest that we invite Chief Lin to give us some important instructions … "After Old Man Jin finished speaking, he passed the microphone to Chief Lin, who was beside him.
Chief Lin scanned the hall and coughed lightly. He said, "As a government official in charge of business, I'm very happy to be able to attend Mr. Jin's birthday banquet today.
Mr. Jin and I are close friends, and we've been in contact for a long time. Mr. Jin is indeed a business genius, the head of the Jin Corporation.
His business acumen and patriotism are admirable.
Mr. Jin has always been dedicated to charity in China. He is an outstanding businessman with love, ideals, and foresight.
He has made outstanding contributions in supporting the reconstruction of the disaster areas, paying attention to the education of poor areas, and so on … "
After Chief Lin said this, everyone present was touched by Gramps Jin's actions.
The enthusiastic applause was louder than the previous one, and the entire banquet hall was filled with excitement. Everyone was listening seriously and thinking …
This was a bit like holding a commendation ceremony.
After Chief Lin finished speaking, the microphone was returned to the host's hand. The host unceasingly said some flattering words, then handed the microphone back to Gramps Jin.
Grandpa Jin smiled at everyone again. Then, he looked at us and said, "Today, on my birthday, there is something that makes me especially happy.
That is, my daughter has brought a handsome and promising son-in-law to the Jin family … "
Hearing this, I was deeply shocked. Gramps Jin hasn't even met me yet, so why did he announce it like this?
Thinking about it, it wasn't that strange.
Someone must have 'leaked' Gramps Jin's secret in advance!
After Jin Ling, who was next to me, heard Gramps Jin's words, she seemed a little shy. She couldn't help but hold my arm tightly again. She exerted a little force as if she was sending me a signal with her body language.
However, the thing that made me worried still happened. Gramps Jin's gaze stopped on me and Jin Ling, then he said, "Using this opportunity, I would like to invite the son-in-law of the Jin family and my daughter to come up together. I want to express my sincerity and blessings."
I secretly complained in my heart. It can't be that fast, right?
I'm just a fake son-in-law, how can I go up on stage and accept Gramps Jin's sincerity?
Moreover, You Meng is standing next to Gramps Jin … My God!
At the same time, I also complained about Old Man Jin's recklessness. He hadn't even met me before, and he didn't know any details about me. Yet, he announced this news to everyone in advance. If the truth came out in the future, wouldn't the Jin family become a laughingstock? Wouldn't they be the target of the media's fantasies?
To be exact, I really didn't want to go up. I only felt that my legs were heavy and I couldn't move.
But Jin Ling excitedly held my arm and urged, "Zhao Long, dad told us to go up, let's go."
Facing the gazes of several hundred people, I definitely couldn't refuse the Jin family's face. Thus, with a special mood, I walked up to Gramps Jin with Jin Ling.
Applause rang out, but my feet were heavy!
I even began to curse myself in my heart. Of all the things I could do, why did I have to help Jin Ling do such a 'disgraceful' and absurd prank?
I'm just a complete idiot!
But at this moment, it was too late.
I wasn't Zhuge Liang, I didn't have the ability to make predictions.
If I had predicted that You Meng would appear at the banquet, if I had guessed that Gramps Jin would make this arrangement … Then I definitely wouldn't have come to be Jin Ling's fake son-in-law.