novelODS Chapter 237 Anke's Family Banquet
Chapter 237 Anke's Family Banquet
The most luxurious properties in Hangzhou are never located near the bustling West Lake.
Although there are many detached villas hidden along the West Lake, with prices that are astonishingly high, they are ultimately considered inferior.
With crowds and traffic thronging the area all day long, there is no privacy whatsoever. Even though it boasts stunning scenery, it is hardly a livable place.
The true stronghold of Hangzhou's old-money elite is in Zhijiang.
This is Hangzhou's earliest established low-density luxury residential area, backed by the verdant Wuyun Mountain and facing the mighty Qiantang River. Surrounded by the river and the mountain, it boasts boundless beauty and charm.
All you see is lush greenery, and all you hear is the sound of the wind in the forest and the river, a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
It's almost as good as West Lake.
Anke's home is located in Yunqi Rose Garden in Zhijiang.
This villa area needs no further introduction; all that needs to be mentioned is the price—the average transaction price of Yunqi Rose Garden is 167090 yuan/㎡.
While Anke's house may not be considered the best in the complex, it is still one of the top-ranked units in the entire Rose Garden, with river views from the windows and scenic views behind closed doors.
The family lunch dinner before New Year's Day is a tradition that Anke's family has continued for many years without fail.
Anke's family is not particularly large. Going back a generation, her father and an aunt were the only relatives. The family ties were simple and peaceful, which meant that there was less trouble from the large and powerful families.
Harmony and unity among relatives and friends is the greatest blessing for a large family.
In Anke's generation, there were only two boys and one girl. She was the only girl and was pampered by her family from a young age, receiving all the love and affection from everyone.
As for Anke's older brother, he is almost ten years older than her. He is calm and composed. He graduated early and entered the family company to gain experience. Now he is a backbone member who can stand on his own. He dotes on his only sister and never hesitates to give Anke anything she wants.
My aunt's family only has one son, who is six years older than Anke. He was sent abroad to study at a young age and confessed his feelings to his family two years ago...
I am a delicate woman, not a man...
This infuriated my aunt's family, causing chaos in their home.
From then on, Anke's generation consisted of 1.5 girls and 1.5 boys... Anke could be considered to have an older sister now...
It was precisely because of the "precedent" of her "cousin" that Anke's parents gave up the idea of sending her to study abroad.
Anke's appearance is a combination of the best looks from several generations of her family, making her stand out even among a family full of handsome men and beautiful women.
When she was a child, her family followed her interests and sent her to learn dance, piano and vocal music, hiring the best teachers for each subject.
Although her talent wasn't top-notch and she didn't achieve anything remarkable, her family never cared. They simply saw it as a way to cultivate their daughter's character and develop her interests.
Later, An Ke developed the idea of becoming an actress and a star, and her family readily agreed and sent her to Zhejiang University of Media and Communications.
As for why not go to Beijing Film Academy, Central Academy of Drama, or Shanghai Film Academy, those are the core of the industry, where connections and resources are all located.
It's very simple, we don't lack those resources.
What capital? Their home is their capital.
Do whatever you want, as long as you're happy.
Anke didn't disappoint her family's indulgence. In her spare time, she made Douyin videos, casually filming her daily life, and amassed 1800 million followers, becoming a true top-tier internet celebrity, which made her family very proud.
So what if you make a living based on your looks? Being good-looking is an asset!
Anke's family let her pursue her interests freely. Even when she later plunged into Delta Live, her family only reminded her to take care of her health and never criticized her.
Speaking of which, the greatest injustice An Ke suffered in her life was probably being captured five times by Jiang Feng...
But it was precisely this person who made her so angry that she started looking forward to their meeting at six o'clock in the evening as soon as she woke up in the morning, and she was even distracted during the family dinner.
Especially knowing that Fang Ningxue was also going, An Ke only had two words in her mind... outshining everyone else!
The family banquet has already begun. The large dining room is warmly lit, and the mahogany round table is set with exquisite dishes prepared by a Michelin-starred chef. Cold and hot dishes are laid out one after another, all of which are delicious and appealing.
There were eight people at the table. My father and uncle were talking about Hangzhou's business plans for next year, from the land planning in Zhijiang to the investment trends in emerging industries. My mother and aunt sat on the side, occasionally chatting and laughing. The atmosphere was harmonious and relaxed.
Anke's brother sat up straight, occasionally agreeing with the elders.
Even if the "cousin" next to her was extremely unhappy, she had to listen quietly and occasionally even smile and chime in.
Well... even a rebellious cousin like me has to behave. Suspending her credit card for six months made her behave herself. She stopped being rebellious and stopped advocating for gender freedom. She obediently went to China to receive psychological counseling.
My aunt is still hoping to hold her granddaughter and grandson.
Only Anke, relying on her favor, openly lowered her head and nestled in her chair, her fingertips swiping incessantly on her phone screen.
She barely ate any of the lavish meal in front of her, saving room to eat with Jiang Feng that evening.
Anke held her phone, scrolling through all the real photos of the walk-in closet, agonizing over what to wear that evening.
West Lake will definitely be crowded during the New Year's Eve celebrations, and you'll inevitably have to walk a lot, so your clothes need to be both practical and stylish.
"Coco, why did you only eat a couple of bites?"
An Mingyuan looked at his youngest daughter, who was engrossed in playing on her phone, his tone devoid of any reproach, only overflowing with unwavering affection:
"The chef specially prepared your favorite dishes, but you don't like them?"
Anke quickly put her phone away, sat up straight, and gave a sweet smile.
"No, Dad, I don't have much of an appetite today."
My uncle smiled and replied:
"We were just talking about that game called Delta Force, it's been incredibly popular lately. You've been streaming it all the time, so you must know a lot about it."
"You know? I'm the number one in Delta."
Anke instantly raised her chin, her little face full of pride, and patted her chest, saying:
"You old guys, feel free to ask me anything. I'll be your investment advisor!"
It's no wonder that the Delta region has caught the eye of the old money.
Today, Delta is a truly phenomenal product.
Old Deng doesn't play games, but he understands data.
The last online game to achieve this level of nationwide popularity was League of Legends.
Back then, countless investors rushed in upon hearing the news.
Bilibili, JD.com, Weibo, Li-Ning, and Suning (formerly Suning) all capitalized on this trend to firmly capture the attention of young people.
After all, everyone understands that whoever controls the young people controls the future.
Just then, An You, who had been quietly listening to his elders, suddenly looked up at An Ke, his tone calm yet slightly teasing, and casually uttered:
"Speaking of which, I've been scrolling through Douyin lately, and I keep seeing you connected with a male streamer named Jiang Feng?"
The moment those words were spoken, the dining table, which had been filled with casual conversation, fell silent.
The whole family sat up straight and turned their attention to Anke.
Anke froze, her cheeks turning bright red in an instant.