To marry into the family in place of his brother? Impossible!

"Alright, alright, Mom won't ask anymore, okay? By the way, I've invited Jiang Zhe to the family banquet in a couple of days. You'd better treat him well."

Qin Lan's eyes lit up.

A family banquet?

Wouldn't that mean I'd get to see him again?

"I understand, Mom!" Qin Lan nodded, her tone filled with a hint of joy.

Seeing her daughter's happy expression, Qin's mother also showed a rare smile of relief.

I feel like the weight on my heart is finally about to be lifted!

Back in her room, Qin Lan took out her phone, found Jiang Jinhuan's WeChat, hesitated for a while, and then sent a message.

"Um, we're having a family banquet in a couple of days, could you... could you come?"

After sending the message, she nervously gripped her phone, her heart pounding.

A few minutes later, my phone vibrated.

"Sister Lan, what kind of banquet is it? Is it convenient for me to go?"

Jiang Jinhuan became increasingly puzzled as he looked at the message Qin Lan sent. Aren't family banquets for close relatives and friends within the family?

However, this is not absolute. Perhaps Qin Lan really cares about him as a friend!

Therefore, Jiang Jin Huan did not refuse immediately, but asked a question.

When Qin Lan saw this message, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up.

"It's convenient, of course it's convenient. It's just a family meal, you can dress casually."

"Isn't this inappropriate? Is it unsuitable for me to attend a family banquet?"

"Perfect, of course it's perfect! You absolutely have to come!"

Jiang Jinhuan scratched his head on the other end of the phone, somewhat puzzled, but since the other party had already extended an invitation and he wanted to cooperate with them, he thought about it and agreed.

"Okay, then I'll make time for it."

Upon hearing this, Qin Lan put down her phone, feeling as if she were immersed in a honey pot, saccharine sweetness.

She walked to the wardrobe and began searching for the clothes she would wear to the banquet.

……

At the same time, Jiang's mother also received a call from Qin's mother.

"Mother-in-law, our Qin family is having a family banquet next Friday, and we'd like to invite Jiang Zhe over so that the elders can get to know him. Would that be convenient for you?"

Jiang's mother was overjoyed: "Convenient, convenient, of course! Xiao Zhe will definitely go!"

After hanging up the phone, Jiang's mother immediately went to Jiang Zhe's room.

"Xiao Zhe! The Qin family called and invited you to the family banquet next Friday!"

Jiang Zhe was playing a game when he heard this and immediately put down his phone.

"A Qin family banquet?"

"Yes! You should prepare well, this is a great opportunity for you to show your skills!" Jiang's mother said excitedly.

Jiang Zhe nodded, a smug smile playing on his lips.

He finally had the opportunity to officially meet Qin Lan.

He missed it at the mall last time, so this time he's determined to make the most of it.

"Mom, I understand. Don't worry, I won't let you down."

……

Two days later, at the Qin family's old residence.

Although the Qin family's banquet was called a "family banquet," it was actually quite large in scale. In addition to the direct and collateral branches of the Qin family, many business friends were also invited.

Qin Lan looks exceptionally beautiful today.

An expensive custom-made dress, paired with exquisite high heels, and her hair slightly curled, made her look both elegant and radiant.

Her appearance immediately attracted the attention of many people.

"Lanlan looks great today, is something good happening?" a relative asked with a smile.

Qin Lan smiled but didn't say anything, though her gaze kept drifting towards the door.

Where is he?

Why haven't they arrived yet?

Jiang Jin Huan was actually not very willing to come.

The other party said it was a family banquet, and he didn't know anything about Qin Lan's family situation, so choosing a gift was a waste of his time.

But he still came.

After getting out of the car and straightening his clothes, Jiang Jinhuan strode into the Qin family's banquet hall.

……

In the banquet hall, Qin Lan finally met the person she was waiting for.

As soon as Jiang Jinhuan stepped through the door, she saw him.

He was dressed casually today, in a dark casual suit with a white shirt underneath, looking clean and handsome.

Qin Lan's lips unconsciously curled up, and she quickly went to greet her.

"You've come." Her voice carried an undisguised joy.

Jiang Jinhuan looked at her, slightly taken aback.

Qin Lan looks even more beautiful today than she did the previous two times I met her.

The haute couture dress accentuated her snow-white skin, and the smile in her eyes made her come alive.

"Sister Lan, you look beautiful today," Jiang Jinhuan said sincerely.

Qin Lan blushed slightly, and then naturally took his arm.

"Come on, I'll take you to meet my parents."

Jiang Jinhuan was pulled forward by her, feeling somewhat puzzled.

He attended the banquet as a friend, so why does Qin Lan seem to treat him differently?

But he didn't think much of it and followed Qin Lan to Qin's parents.

"Dad, Mom, I've brought the person over." Qin Lan's voice carried a hint of shyness.

Qin's mother looked Jiang Jinhuan up and down, becoming more and more puzzled. Was this Jiang Zhe?

Qin's mother looked Jiang Jinhuan up and down, becoming more and more puzzled.

That's not right.

Last time at Qin Lan's villa, she only glanced at the person in the car from afar and didn't get a clear look at their face.

But now that they were standing face to face, she finally realized that something was wrong.

The young man in front of me is not the same person as Jiang Zhe in the photo at all.

In the photo, Jiang Zhe has a gloomy look in his eyes and a cold demeanor.

The young man before them had gentle features, clear eyes, and an air of scholarly refinement that made people feel comfortable.

Most importantly, he is too young.

No matter how young Jiang Zhe is, he's almost thirty.

But the one in front of me looks to be no more than twenty-four or twenty-five.

Qin's mother became wary.

Why did the other person impersonate Jiang Zhe and date his daughter?

Jiang Jin Huan quickly greeted Qin's mother and father and presented them with gifts.

Although they're not valuable, they're just some supplements or something.

But it was a heartfelt gesture!

Qin's father nodded in agreement, looked Jiang Jinhuan up and down, and showed a satisfied expression.

"Hehe, not bad, young man!"

"Lanlan, come here for a moment." While Jiang Jinhuan and Qin's father were talking, Qin's mother quickly stepped forward, took Qin Lan's hand, and walked to the side.

"Mom, what's wrong?" Qin Lan asked, puzzled.

Qin's mother glanced at Jiang Jinhuan, who was standing still, and asked in a low voice, "Lanlan, are you sure he's Jiang Zhe?"

Qin Lan paused for a moment, then nodded matter-of-factly: "Yes, that's Jiang Zhe."

Have you seen Jiang Zhe's photo?

Qin Lan shook her head: "No."

Qin's mother took a deep breath, took out her phone, found the photo that Jiang's mother had sent her, and handed it to Qin Lan.

"Look, this is Jiang Zhe."

Qin Lan looked down and her pupils suddenly contracted.

The man in the photo is wearing a dark suit, his hair is neatly combed, and his features are fairly regular, but there is an inexplicable gloom in his eyes.

This is not the person she knows.

Qin Lan's hands began to tremble.

She looked up at Jiang Jinhuan not far away, then looked down at the photos on her phone.

Two faces, completely different.