Gasp! She's a Time Traveler Using Modern Tech to Improve Ancient Life-Chapter 437 - 434: Birthday Banquet

Driving nonstop all the way to Hai City Bund, arriving at the entrance of Peace Hotel’s lobby, a valet promptly approached as soon as the car stopped.

Lu Shouyue got out of the car and casually handed the keys to the valet, leading Lin Wanwan into this key cultural heritage site.

The Peace Hotel, known as the city emblem of Hai City, was founded in the fourth year of Qing Xianfeng, boasting a history of over a century.

Upon entering, one immediately feels the overwhelming historical aura. This kind of building with cultural heritage offers a completely different impression from ordinary modern hotels.

However, for Lin Wanwan, who often attends Great Tang aristocratic banquets, the grandeur of Peace Hotel wouldn’t faze her.

After all, those aristocratic homes in Mao County are the true noble family residences that understand and display elegance clearly. After the Great Tang, Huaxia no longer had real Gate Valve families.

Unfortunately, those aristocratic mansions and ancient buildings in Mao County have all been eroded by the river of time, leaving no trace behind. Otherwise, future generations would surely be amazed.

Every door and window back then were meticulously carved artworks, far superior to ordinary buildings. Concepts like changing views with each step and landscapes within inches were basic designs, truly achieving the joy of enjoying nature amidst urban life.

Therefore, in terms of experience, Lin Wanwan is quite well-versed.

Today, the venue for Lu Shouyue’s mother Ye Yinyin’s birthday banquet is in the Dragon and Phoenix Hall at Peace Hotel.

While taking the elevator up, Lu Shouyue raised his wrist to check the time and said to Lin Wanwan, "Wanwan, we’ve been on the road without resting, are you tired? How about we go to the suite to relax first? The banquet hasn’t started yet, and going now would mean socializing."

"Sure." Lin Wanwan, ever accommodating, agreed happily, "I’m not really tired, it was you driving. However, it wouldn’t hurt to freshen up."

Perfect opportunity to touch up her makeup, as it’s possible her makeup has smudged during the journey and she doesn’t wish to mingle with strangers.

"Then wait for me a moment." Lu Shouyue took out his phone and quietly spoke a few words. By the time they got off the elevator and arrived outside suite 520, the person delivering the room card had already arrived.

"Young master, here’s your room card. Madam and Teacher are resting in the China Suite."

"Alright, I got it, thank you Wang Bo."

After the person left, Lin Wanwan looked at his departing figure with a smile and said, "Lu Teacher, is he one of your household? Your family seems quite traditional, I wouldn’t have expected people still call young master in modern times."

"Yes, Wang Bo’s family has been with my grandfather since the old society, later on with my father. You know once a person stays long enough in one place, they’ll treat the old habits of that place as universal laws; in psychology, this is called projection effect." Lu Shouyue casually picked a bottle of mineral water from the hallway, opened it, and handed it to Lin Wanwan, "Want some water?"

"Thank you." Lin Wanwan took the mineral water, and said, "Projection effect refers to humans always assuming others are similar to themselves, right?"

"Exactly." Lu Shouyue responded with a grin, "You sit for a bit, I’ll be in the restroom."

"Alright."

After Lu Shouyue entered the restroom, Lin Wanwan began to tour the suite.

This place is quite spacious, seemingly around one hundred sixty to seventy square meters, with emerald green patterns and decor full of exotic flair, exuding a flamboyant Indian style.

Looking out from the living room window, you can see the unbeatable river view and the towering Oriental Pearl.

Besides the external bathroom, there’s another bathroom inside the bedroom.

Lin Wanwan walked inside holding her bag, checked her makeup in the mirror. Her skin was in excellent condition, despite the passing of three hours, her makeup remained intact, needing no touch-up.

Everything about her except the hairstyle slightly flattened against the seat along the way, remained radiant and ready to meet guests. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Lin Wanwan simply tidied up her hairstyle, restoring its bouncy and leisurely feel.

When Lu Shouyue returned, the two casually ate some fruits and chatted a bit in the suite’s small dining room, and when they saw the time was about right, they got up and headed to the upstairs banquet hall.

The seats upstairs were already quite occupied; clearly, Lu Shouyue timed it perfectly.

Since she came in with Lu Shouyue, as soon as they entered, Lin Wanwan sensitively noticed countless inquisitive gazes projected onto her.

However, she knew none of the people here, so she simply followed Lu Shouyue without making eye contact.

After all, it’s the usual etiquette, wherever Lu Shouyue arranges for her, she will sit there.

The two went straight to the main table. Today’s birthday person, Lu’s mother, had already stood up to greet Lin Wanwan, her face carrying a lively smile, and opened her arms for a warm French embrace: "Wanwan, I’m so glad you came today. You aren’t tired from the journey, are you? Come, come, sit down and have a little snack."

Ye Yinyin was wearing a modern tailored silk hanfu today, fitting perfectly, clearly a made-to-order piece, particularly complementing her temperament, appearing very dignified and graceful, comparable even to those Great Tang noble ladies.

"Aunt Ye, happy birthday!" Lin Wanwan smiled and presented the generous gift she’d prepared, which the latter happily accepted with both hands, then pulled Lin Wanwan to sit beside her, and instructed Lu Shouyue to get a chair and pour drinks for Lin Wanwan.

Lu Shouyue, with no objections, was an obedient son.

The others at the main table paused for a few seconds on Lin Wanwan’s wrist, their eyes showing a complex expression. Everyone was extremely curious about this beauty who resembled a celebrity.

This bracelet used to be worn frequently by Ye Yinyin; everyone at the main table were Lu Shouyue’s kin, so they naturally understood the bracelet’s origins.

With it now on Lin Wanwan’s wrist, it’s hardly surprising everyone was curious.

Lin Wanwan felt a little awkward about Lu’s mother’s enthusiasm, but enthusiasm is better than indifference, so she just kept smiling. Anyway, she’s not the protagonist today, no need to socialize, with the gift delivered, she felt at ease.

After Ye Yinyin sat down, Lu Shouyue’s aunt, Lu Junyue, who had met Lin Wanwan once before, smiled and said, "Shouyue, hurry and introduce Wanwan to everyone, it’s the first time you’ve brought a girl over."

Lu Shouyue’s face flushed slightly, then he calmly introduced Lin Wanwan. Seated at this table were his father, aunt, uncle, uncle, aunt, and cousins from the same generation.

All were family, with Lin Wanwan as the sole outsider.

Lin Wanwan’s smile turned a bit awkward; this scene was not what she had imagined.

Initially, she thought the modern elite banquet would be Western-style, holding wine glasses, and finding food independently, making it easy to communicate! Doesn’t the TV always portray it like that? So why is reality so Chinese-style?!