Damn, How could my family be so wealthy?!-Chapter 56: Center Position

"Just one day apart, and how come Xiao Mu looks even more handsome?"

Huang Yuqin now viewed Su Mu entirely through the eyes of a prospective mother-in-law assessing her future son-in-law.

In Huang Yuqin’s eyes, Su Mu was the perfect candidate for son-in-law.

Huang Yuqin felt that it would have been so nice if Bai Xiuping’s joke when He Qiya was born was true.

Su Mu was a few months older than He Qiya.

So, when He Qiya was born, Bai Xiuping, looking at the adorably delicate baby, directly suggested setting up a marriage arrangement for the two children.

Of course, at that time, everyone just laughed off the joke and did not take it to heart.

Even Huang Yuqin, who had not seen Su Mu in eighteen years, had long since dismissed this episode from her mind.

If it weren’t for Su Mu, who had grown up so handsome, appearing at yesterday’s birthday party,

and He Qiya, who after several years abroad had become unusually cold, seemed to show a different attitude towards Su Mu,

Huang Yuqin would not have thought of pairing her daughter with Su Mu.

For today’s charity gala, Huang Yuqin explicitly called Bai Xiuping to probe indirectly.

After getting the answer that Su Mu would be attending instead of Su Ruizhi, Huang Yuqin practically forced He Qiya to attend with a mix of soft and hard tactics.

Although Huang Yuqin didn’t understand why He Qiya, who initially strongly opposed it,

would agree to it outright after going out for a short drive.

But the process is not important, what matters is that He Qiya had agreed to attend the charity gala tonight.

And Su Mu would be there as well.

This outcome was quite satisfactory to Huang Yuqin.

"Aunt Qin is joking."

Su Mu just took Huang Yuqin’s words as a compliment, without giving it much thought.

"Aunt Ping, hello."

He Qiya, cold as her demeanor was, did not lack politeness, greeting Bai Xiuping.

However, she displayed no change in expression when she saw Su Mu.

Su Mu found it difficult to associate the proactive Ferrari beauty who asked for his contact details with the He Qiya before him who seemed not to recognize him.

"Yao Yao is such a good girl."

Bai Xiuping smiled at He Qiya.

Bai Xiuping quite liked He Qiya.

She too had hopes of pairing Su Mu and He Qiya together.

However, just last night Su Mu had been upfront about having a girlfriend.

Regarding He Qiya, Bai Xiuping could only express her great regret.

Naturally, Bai Xiuping would not have the same intention of matchmaking the two like Huang Yuqin did.

"Yuqin, let’s head inside," said Bai Xiuping.

If it hadn’t been for Xia Yiming lingering there, holding them up,

Bai Xiuping and Su Mu would have entered the venue much earlier.

"Alright, Xiuping, let’s go."

Bai Xiuping linked arms with Su Mu, Huang Yuqin with He Yuguang, followed by He Qiya with an expression of utter indifference.

The five of them entered the venue together.

"Madam Su, you’ve arrived."

"Madam Su, you’re the most beautiful guest here tonight."

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Clearly, Bai Xiuping had become the center of attention at the charity gala.

The wealthy wives and daughters surrounded her,

greeting Bai Xiuping with warmth.

Owing to the crowd, Bai Xiuping couldn’t respond to everyone individually, so she just smiled and nodded her head as a way to acknowledge their greetings.

"Madam Su, Mr. Su is not here?"

"And who is this handsome young man?"

Su Mu was too striking to be overlooked.

Especially by the young unmarried girls who saw such a young and handsome gentleman.

He had come with Madam Su, naturally wanting to make her acquaintance.

"This is my son, Su Mu."

Just like all parents, Bai Xiuping was brimming with pride when it came to her child.

Su Mu indeed had much to be proud of for Bai Xiuping.

For starters, that face of his, already causing the girls present to swoon with hearts in their eyes, was enough to dominate the gathering.

"Young Master Su? Madam Su, your son has grown up this big?"

"Young Master Su is really handsome; you look so much like your mother."

"I knew it the moment I saw Young Master Su come in; every gesture of his exudes aristocratic quality. It’s no wonder, considering your origins."

Upon hearing Su Mu’s identity, everyone’s focus shifted.

They began to enthusiastically compliment Su Mu.

Faced with so many enthusiastic people, Su Mu, like his mother, could only respond with a smile.

If he were to respond to each one individually, Su Mu felt his head would swell.

Three women make a scene, let alone so many women surrounding someone.

Most of those surrounding Su Mu and Bai Xiuping were families with daughters.

In contrast, those with sons, after greeting Bai Xiuping, had turned their attention to He Yuguang and Huang Yuqin.

Setting aside the fact that He Qiya was a great beauty, the value of He Yuguang’s assets was clear for all to see.

Moreover, as He Yuguang’s only daughter, He Qiya would inherit all of He Yuguang’s wealth in the future.

Separated from her, although Huang Yuqin was anxious inside, she could only deal with the people surrounding her for the time being.

She watched helplessly as a group of women with ulterior motives flocked around Bai Xiuping and Su Mu.

Fortunately, the main event of the charity evening was about to begin soon.

Everyone was invited to the VIP seats.

The seating arrangement seemed to have been made with care.

Su Mu noticed that he and his mother were placed in the front and center seats.

That would be the infamous C position.

Su Mu did not recognize the people on either side.

But they knew Bai Xiuping and greeted her and Su Mu proactively.

The family of three, including He Yuguang, were seated two places to the right of Su Mu and his group.

It seemed that He Yuguang must have also donated a significant amount to this charity organization.

Su Mu speculated to himself.

"Xiao Mu, why didn’t your girlfriend come?"

Bai Xiuping also made a point to look around but didn’t spot Jiang Maohua’s family. frёewebnoѵēl.com

Bai Xiuping remembered that in previous events, Jiang Maohua would always bring his wife and daughter along.

Originally, Bai Xiuping was looking forward to meeting her future daughter-in-law this evening.

Unexpectedly, they didn’t show up.

"I don’t know."

Su Mu had never attended such events before and didn’t know that Jiang Xinxuan was a regular at them.

Su Mu certainly hadn’t thought to ask whether Jiang Xinxuan would be attending that evening.

Bai Xiuping felt a slight disappointment at not seeing Jiang Xinxuan and turned her attention back to the charity program.

The segment was very straightforward.

The charity organization auctioned off items donated by philanthropists on the spot, with the highest bidder taking the prize.

The money raised was witnessed by a notary and deposited into a specified account.

It was intended for future assistance to children in mountainous or other impoverished areas.

This type of charity donation, frankly speaking, was everyone bringing out their own items and handing them over to the charity organization.

Then, they would take money out of their own pockets to buy someone else’s items.

Su Mu found this rather boring.

It would be simpler if the charity organization just directly asked everyone for money from the start.

However, seeing everyone actively participating, Su Mu felt that his thoughts might be a bit naive.