127: Chapter 127 The Disabled CEO's Benefactor 24
Fu Jinghan gazed at Lu Zhan, his eyes overflowing with love, yet faintly revealing a strong sense of possessiveness as he spoke in a firm tone.
"A-Zhan, I know your temperament is cold and detached, and you prefer to keep a low profile, not caring about these external formalities.
But I really want everyone to know that I am your boyfriend, and in the future, I will be the partner who spends my whole life with you."
Hearing this, the corners of Lu Zhan's mouth could not help but lift slightly, a smile appearing on his face, while his eyes held a touch of mischief as he teased.
"Brother Han, I've realized your possessiveness is really not just a little strong! What? Are you afraid that I might run away?"
A slight shy blush instantly appeared on Fu Jinghan's face, and his voice was extremely low, like a mosquito's hum, as he softly let out an "Mm."
He then slowly stood up and walked to stand before Lu Zhan.
He took Lu Zhan's right hand with his left, gently pressed a kiss onto the back of it, then interlaced his fingers with the other's, locking them together.
"A-Zhan, don't leave me, let's go home."
Fu Jinghan's voice carried a hint of gentleness and urgency.
Lu Zhan's expression remained gentle; he nodded slightly, his eyes full of indulgence, as if he completely accepted all of Fu Jinghan's actions.
Their tightly clasped hands swayed gently as they walked out together, leaving behind that quiet and beautiful atmosphere.
...
Time passed in the blink of an eye, like a white horse passing a crack in the wall, and two days later arrived in the blink of an eye.
The sky was clear as if washed, with a few white clouds floating in the air like cotton candy, and the sunlight was like golden harp strings, playing a warm melody to compose a beautiful picture of a clear, boundless sky.
Because Fu Jinghan had set the banquet time for six in the evening, the servants in the manor were busy going back and forth, each performing their duties and making preparations in advance.
Some servants carefully placed exquisite tableware, while others meticulously adjusted the positions of the flowers...
The entire manor seemed enveloped in an atmosphere that was both tense and full of anticipation.
Before six o'clock arrived, the invited guests began to arrive at the manor one after another.
Luxury cars drove slowly through the courtyard gate one by one.
The guests, wearing elegant smiles, slowly got out of their cars, handed over their invitations, and were led by servants toward the banquet hall.
Inside the banquet hall, the decoration was exquisite and luxurious, extremely spacious, and the magnificent crystal chandelier emitted a soft and bright light, illuminating the entire space as if it were a dream.
Priceless art paintings hung on the walls, and the floor was covered with exquisite carpets that felt as soft as stepping on clouds.
On one side of the hall, long dining tables were set up.
They were filled with all kinds of exquisite delicacies, from top-tier seafood to rare fruits, from French desserts to Chinese dishes, having everything one could wish for.
There was also a dazzling array of drinks placed to the side, shining with charming colors under the lights.
Looking at the guests in the hall, at a glance, they were either business elites or leaders in various industries, and several currently popular top-tier celebrities were also among them.
They were dressed in gorgeous formal wear, wearing dazzling jewelry, showing elegance in every gesture, gathered in twos and threes, chatting away.
Some were exchanging pleasantries to get closer to one another, some were discussing business cooperation, and some were sharing tips on fashion and beauty...
But a large portion of the guests were eagerly gossiping about the widely rumored scandal.
Someone claimed with certainty that within the Fu Group, it was revealed that President Fu, usually so low-key, was holding such a grand banquet this time precisely to officially announce their relationship.
Manager Wang Fang and Assistant Yang Chen were sitting in a secluded corner of the hall, quietly tasting the drinks and food in front of them.
Given their status, the two of them originally would not have been qualified to attend the banquet, but they were considered to be among Lu Zhan's few friends.
Fu Jinghan had previously asked Lu Zhan if there was anyone he wanted to invite, and after considering it, Lu Zhan mentioned the two of them.
Thus, the two names were added to the invitation list.
At exactly six o'clock, Fu Jinghan tightly held Lu Zhan's hand and walked slowly into the banquet hall.
The guests in the hall seemed to be under a freezing spell; the sound of conversation came to an abrupt halt, and all eyes, like spotlights, were cast in unison toward the two figures.
Fu Jinghan wore a black suit, his posture tall and straight, his hair neatly combed back, revealing a clean forehead.
A faint smile graced his handsome face, which was significantly softer than his usual majestic and sharp demeanor.
Lu Zhan was wearing a white suit; his figure was relatively slimmer, his features were delicate, and his face was as fair as jade.
His eyes revealed an indifferent detachment, and facing the numerous scrutinizing gazes, he remained calm and composed, his aura appearing even colder against the backdrop of the white suit.
Fu Jinghan greeted acquaintances who came up to him while leading Lu Zhan slowly through the crowd.
The gazes of the many guests followed them closely, and low murmurs rose and fell.
Fu Jinghan turned his head from time to time to look at Lu Zhan gently and affectionately, his eyes full of love and doting, his heart also filled with excitement and joy!
Lu Zhan maintained that cold expression, his face indifferent; only when Fu Jinghan looked over would he slightly tug at the corners of his mouth, raising a very faint smile.
The various exquisite flowers placed around the room emitted a faint fragrance, as if they were also adding a touch of romance to this moment.
The two walked to the center of the banquet hall before stopping and standing facing the crowd, their clasped hands never letting go.
Fu Jinghan smiled and looked around, cleared his throat, raised his voice slightly, and spoke slowly.
"Good evening, friends. I invited you here today because I want to introduce my lover to everyone.
You have surely heard by now that the gentleman beside me is my lover, Lu Zhan.
To me, A-Zhan is as important as life itself, and he is my partner for the rest of my life. I hope you all know this."
After speaking, Fu Jinghan ignored the crowd's reaction and just turned his head slightly, looking at Lu Zhan with a burning gaze.
Upon hearing this, the crowd was first stunned, and then the entire banquet hall fell into a deathly silence.
Some widened their eyes, mouths slightly agape in disbelief, while others nearly dropped the wine glasses in their hands, their faces filled with astonishment.
Manager Wang Fang had long understood the weight Lu Zhan held in President Fu's heart, so she appeared very calm.
Assistant Yang Chen's eyes were slightly unfocused, having the illusion that he was in a dream; although he knew Brother Zhan and President Fu were together, he hadn't expected that someone with President Fu's temperament could value Brother Zhan so much!
To everyone, Fu Jinghan had kept himself clean and reserved for many years, acting like an ascetic monk; that he suddenly had a boyfriend was already shocking enough.
Now, hearing his words, it seemed he intended to spend the rest of his life with the handsome man beside him; with such a huge family business, he didn't even want an heir—it was simply scandalous!
The gazes the crowd cast toward Lu Zhan were filled with envy, jealousy, and confusion...
But regardless of what they were thinking, from now on, in the entire A City, no one would dare to slight Lu Zhan in the least, let alone harbor any crooked intentions toward him.
Lu Zhan's expression remained calm, turning a blind eye to all of this, while his thumb rubbed against the back of Fu Jinghan's hand to soothe him.