Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Suddenly Made a Comeback!
Chapter 503 How could they let an actor marry in?

Chapter 503: Chapter 503 How could they let an actor marry in?

The servants standing outside the gilded mahogany gateway were all exceptional, a balance of three men and three women, each lively and smiling.

At just a glance, Shen Ruobing couldn’t help but marvel at Old Sir Gu’s strictness; even the servants were meticulously selected, flawless in appearance and even their features were gentle and pleasing. The manners were impeccable.

Seeing this, she dared not be careless and took out her invitation card to hand over.

A maid received it, confirmed the red seal on it, and then smilingly led them inside, "Mr. Shang, Mrs. Shang, please come in."

Only then did the three of them step through the vermilion door fragrant with a faint scent of sandalwood.

It seemed the maid knew it was their first visit, for she explained the layout of the house as they walked.

".....This is the front courtyard, planted with flowers and plants that the Old Madam likes, mostly for viewing. The front hall is normally used for formal occasions to receive guests, but tonight’s banquet is set up in the central courtyard...."

Shang Shaobai listened intently and nodded slightly.

He knew that the maid’s introduction was modest.

Just the front courtyard of the Gu Family was designed by a master garden architect of the present-day, a heavyweight who had participated in designing national museums. Every flower and tree here was meticulously arranged to offer a view at every step, casually any one of them could be priceless.

Including the Chinese-style corridor they were walking on now, skillfully designed with handrails made of costly rosewood.

When they were almost at the central courtyard, another servant came to guide them.

Passing through an angular gate and archway, they finally reached the location of the evening banquet. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com

The view suddenly brightened, with neatly arranged tables and chairs in the vast garden, patterned pavilion lamps lighting in pairs, and even the water lanterns in the lotus pond were lit, casting a glamorous luxury.

Only then did Shen Ruobing notice that the ladies attending the banquet were dressed quite modestly, wearing hardly any jewelry, at most a piece of jade. Only she had worn all sorts of jewels, feeling quite out of place for a moment.

Fortunately, the presence of the servants didn’t make them feel awkward. After considerately escorting them to their seats, another servant came to pour tea and even exchanged pleasantries with them.

While savoring the top-notch Xueding Longjing tea, Shang Shaobai clicked his tongue in amazement.

Indeed, it was the Gu Family, even the servants in the house were so well-versed in etiquette.

As time slowly passed, more guests gathered in the garden, and only then did Shen Ruobing spot several familiar faces. She hurried over to chat with them but didn’t dare to speak loudly, resulting in only a buzz of soft voices filling the busy courtyard.

So, when a loud female voice rang out, almost everyone instinctively looked over.

"Ah, the house is so lively today; besides the New Year, I’ve never seen it like this."

The crowd slightly frowned, pondering who was so bold and unaware of the proprieties, but when they saw who was coming through the angular gate, they all fell silent.

It was Gu Qiang, oh, then it’s fine.

She was the daughter of Old Sir Gu and Old Madam Gu, and after the death of the eldest son of the Gu family, she had become the only one of her generation, naturally her status was incomparable by others.

She had grown up running around in this garden; the rules that bound others couldn’t confine Gu Qiang.

Back at her ancestral home, Gu Qiang was noticeably more haughty than at Jin Family’s, with every gesture carrying the disdain and indifference of the powerful.

Standing next to her, Jin Siyue naturally replicated his mother’s "demeanor".

Although he had restrained himself a lot, the moment he stepped into the garden, that unruly air dispersed from him.

After his scornful gaze swept over the faces of the crowd, he quickly grew impatient.

"So many people, so annoying, Mom, I’m going to walk around in the back garden."

Gu Qiang had always favored this son of hers, and upon hearing his words she didn’t get angry, instead she gently advised, "Don’t run off, and don’t forget the banquet starts at 7 p.m."

"Understood."

No sooner had Jin Si Yue left than the wealthy ladies started to flock around him.

Gu Qiang, having grown accustomed to this since childhood, naturally enjoyed people’s flattery.

Shen Ruobing, seeing the situation, also got up from her corner.

It was not easy for her to come to the Gu Family’s place this evening, and she intended to seize the opportunity to mingle properly with these people.

Perhaps she could even find a distinguished match for her son, Shaojing.

"Mrs. Jin, you maintain yourself so well, you look just like you are in your early thirties."

Hearing this compliment, Gu Qiang squinted her eyes and glanced over, her first sweep checking the jewelry on Shen Ruobing.

—Just some high-end luxury brands, obviously parading her family’s entire wealth, probably not from a prestigious family.

Thinking this, her expression became even more perfunctory.

"You are..."

Shen Ruobing stiffened for a moment, but still managed to feign composure, "Mrs. Jin, it’s easy to forget people when you are someone important. My husband’s surname is Shang, my maiden name is Shen, and Shen Ruoxue is my younger sister. In a way, I should be calling you ’auntie by marriage,’ Mrs. Jin."

Gu Qiang’s expression turned even sourer.

Although it was true, Mrs. Shang appeared about the same age as her, and calling her ’auntie by marriage’ was too odd.

Moreover, her so-called sister had married merely a cousin of the Gu Family, and they weren’t close relatives, so their familial relationship was purely formal.

But now that Gu Qiang was preoccupied, she didn’t even want to engage in this level of courtesy with Shen Ruobing.

"Never mind, no need for ’auntie by marriage,’ we’re all people who have crossed the half-century mark, just call me Mrs. Jin."

With that, she reached for a cup of wine passed to her by a servant and raised it toward Shen Ruobing.

"But still, it seems our families are quite connected. That Shang Shaojing is your son, isn’t he? He’s been on that variety show my Si Yue invested in, seems quite popular."

A nearby lady perked up upon hearing this.

"Is it that survival variety show? Oh, I’ve been following it too, so Shang Shaojing is Mrs. Shang’s son."

"I must say, Young President Jin has really outdone himself with this show."

"Isn’t that wonderful news for you, Mrs. Shang? Your son seems to be getting quite close to that celebrity."

Shen Ruobing forcefully maintained a smile, but inwardly she cursed Su Yinwan repeatedly.

If it weren’t for that little wretch playing the victim, Shaojing would never have willingly taken off to suffer on that show.

True troublemaker, that girl.

"You all seem to be mistaken," Shen Ruobing’s eyes were cold. "How could someone of our status allow an actress to marry into the family? Shaojing is just young and impetuous, simply looking for something novel."

The crowd seemed to understand Shen Ruobing’s thoughts, echoing her sentiment, which naturally led to a round of gossip about the entertainment industry.

In their eyes, those actors were merely the subject of idle chitchat over tea.

Then, amidst the crowd, someone suddenly shouted—"Old Sir Gu and Old Madam are coming out," and the noise gradually quieted down.

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