An engagement party had reached the celebratory phase amidst the joy of the host family and the soul-crushing despair of most guests.
Having received everyone's "blessings," Shane and Princess Luoqi's task was simply to walk hand-in-hand around the entire venue, greeting all attendees.
Frankly, this was Shane's least favorite part.
Smiling deceitfully while greeting those so-called dignitaries he didn't even know?
That undoubtedly ranked top on Shane's list of troubles.
The only pleasure might have been seeing the even uglier smiles on the faces of some nobles during the greetings, and their pained expressions as they shook hands, almost wishing to crush their palms yet daring not to exert any real force.
