"Hehe! Today, in the presence of all my brothers and sisters, I, Tang Hao, present the true 'Phoenix Seeking Phoenix' necklace to the girl with whom I fell in love at first sight..."

Upon hearing Tang Hao's words, everyone started speculating about what he meant by "fell in love at first sight today." Today? It meant Tang Hao didn't know this girl before, but after seeing her today, he fell head over heels for her...

"Wow! Mr. Tang, who is she? For you to take out the genuine 'Phoenix Seeking Phoenix' necklace, she must not be just an ordinary person, right?" someone in the crowd asked.

"Indeed! But looking around the room, I think except for that lady, no one else is worthy of Mr. Tang, right?"

"I feel the same way."

Everyone's gaze turned toward the private box where Ye Hao was seated, their meaning clear without words.

It couldn't be Chen Shuyan; after all, it's been widely rumored across Yanjing that the Chen Family and Xu Family are going to unite. Ye Qingcheng is even less likely, as she is only seventeen, and the Ye Family's political stance is quite different from that of Family One.

The Shangguan Clan is even more impossible, because recently there were rumors saying that the Ye Family and Shangguan Family might strengthen their ties, so Shangguan Longyi from the Shangguan Family would absolutely not be with Tang Hao. However, Tang Hao was a smart man, and he surely had thought about these aspects.

So, he wouldn't shoot himself in the foot, and among the remaining women, there was only Lin Ruyu...

Ye Hao was sitting calmly in his seat, completely indifferent to who Tang Hao liked or to whom he wanted to give something.

Tang Hao glanced affectionately at Lin Ruyu, then softly said, "Hello, though I don't know your name, you appear as immaculate as jade. You are so beautiful that you make all the flowers lose their color, and your beauty makes my soul tremble. Meeting you today naturally evoked a feeling within me, making me want to approach you, have you, love you, care for you. I hope for your understanding and leniency today, even if we can't become the most loving couple, we can still be the closest of friends."

"If I fall for you, would you accept me? I want you to be my girlfriend..." Tang Hao looked deeply into Lin Ruyu's direction.

Ye Hao frowned slightly, starting to understand the situation.

Lin Ruyu didn't look over, instead she turned her head away, pretending not to hear, while thinking, what kind of game is Tang Hao playing?

Coming from such a political family, it's impossible for him to fall in love without knowing her. If Lin Ruyu guessed correctly, he was trying to embarrass Ye Hao.

"Wow! Mr. Tang is so affectionate, but I'm more interested in that 'Phoenix Seeking Phoenix' necklace in his hand. I've heard it's worth over a hundred million!"

"Though it's valuable, the significance of the 'Phoenix Seeking Phoenix' necklace is what truly sets it apart. That's why I value its meaning more," one woman said, looking at the necklace with anticipation.

"I just wonder if the girl will cherish this amazing opportunity."

The public was abuzz with chatter.

Tang Hao saw Lin Ruyu turning away, a hint of amusement on his face.

If Ye Hao didn't stand up in this situation, people would look down on him, but if he stood up without presenting a necklace even better than the 'Phoenix Seeking Phoenix,' he would still be a laughing stock.

Ye Hao noticed Tang Hao's amused expression and returned the same playful smile, but he didn't rashly stand up.

After the amused smile, Tang Hao's voice turned to one of disappointment, "It seems the lady doesn't want to accept my pursuit! Or does she have someone in her heart already?"

No one answered him; the others were just spectators, Lin Ruyu was watching Ye Hao, and Ye Hao was waiting for Tang Hao to be pleased before hitting him hard.

"If the lady has someone she adores, why not let him step forward and express his love? Then I, Tang Hao, will play the part of an adult and bless you?" Tang Hao laughed.

Lin Ruyu looked at Ye Hao, and Ye Hao gave her a reassuring smile, then stood up cheerfully.

Then, under everyone's gaze, he walked to the high platform, calm and collected, displaying the demeanor of a grand leader.

Ye Hao reached the stage, smiling charmingly, "I don't know what kind of games you rich heirs are playing, but I'm here to speak words to the person I like that I've never said before."

With a smile, Ye Hao glanced once at Tang Hao, then seemingly performed magic by producing a simple-looking yet sophisticated and mysterious necklace...

When the crowd saw that the necklace lacked luster and was seemingly unremarkable, they burst into laughter.

"Haha! Bringing out some cheap street stall trinket to such an occasion? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?" Bai Lin was the first to mock Ye Hao.

"I don't feel any precious value in that necklace, just a dog's chain."

"Hehe, maybe some people like wearing dog chains?"

Below, everyone looked mockingly at Ye Hao on stage, as if trying to belittle him to nothing.

Ye Hao wasn't perturbed by others' remarks; he let go of his smile and looked at Lin Ruyu with deep affection, missing the usual playful grin, serious to the core.

"Ruyu, after knowing each other for so long, there are always endless words between us, but some things a man should say, I've never said. How about I say them today? I want to tell you what's in my heart!" Ye Hao looked at Lin Ruyu and said.

Lin Ruyu bashfully glanced at Ye Hao, but didn't dare to look him straight in the eye, a bit afraid, afraid this wasn't real, happiness coming too swiftly...

Ye Qingcheng and Ye Long joined in, shouting, "Hao, today is the day, confess to Sister Ruyu!"

"Yes! Brother Hao, we all support you, go for it!"

Below, Ye Hao's siblings who approved of him all loudly cheered him on.

Ye Hao nodded, picked up the necklace in his hand, looked towards Lin Ruyu, and said, "Ruyu, do you know what this is?"

Lin Ruyu shook her head below the stage, while the onlookers continued to mock and ridicule.

Ye Hao wasn't angry, he let the necklace dangle in his hand, speaking gently, "Hehe, I don't know if anyone's heard of a necklace called 'Faith in the Goddess'?"

The crowd was momentarily stunned, and then, naturally, erupted in another round of ridicule.

But Ye Hao didn't explain anything to them, he turned to Lin Ruyu and said, "'Faith in the Goddess' is meant only for you! You are my goddess. I, Ye Hao, have nothing to offer but my unblemished life, so I gift you this! I hope you will always be my one and only goddess, Ruyu, I like you..."

After Ye Hao spoke, Tang Hao frowned, then as if realizing something...(To be continued. If you like this work, you're welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast votes for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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