Chapter 19 The moment Cheng Yi met his sharp black eyes, a cloud of mist...
Grandpa Xu has been gone for quite a while.
The guests inside gradually began to feel uneasy.
"What's going on? Why is Grandpa Xu in such a panic?"
“That’s right, I’ve never seen Old Master Xu like this before! Even when his family was almost ruined, I’ve never seen him show the slightest panic!”
"It seems like some important person has arrived outside."
Yu Wu was also puzzled. She put down her chopsticks and saw that Ke Yanchen had also gone out.
The next moment, the towering doors of the hall opened, and a group of men in suits escorted a tall, elegant young man in the center of the hall.
For a moment, the entire room fell silent; you could hear a pin drop.
At the very front, Old Master Xu respectfully led the way for the young man. The man's demeanor was so sharp that Yu Wu felt he didn't look like a real person at first glance.
His proportions were perfect, like a man straight out of a comic book. The cold light from the door behind him shone behind his ears, adding to his aura of iciness. He wore a sharp, tailored suit, his broad shoulders and narrow waist accentuating his physique. He strolled with an air of nonchalance, his movements almost swaying off the floor. His gaze swept briefly across the room, revealing a cold and disdainful demeanor. He seemed to be hiding his true strength, subtly exuding a powerful yet sinister aura.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone at the banquet, the young man, with his composed demeanor, silently captured everyone's attention.
Once the group at the main table had finally taken their seats, various discussions began.
Holy crap!
"Oh my god!"
"Really? Cheng Yi? Cheng Yi!"
"He's so handsome! Am I seeing things? Is that really him?"
The place was bustling with noise and chatter.
Yu Wu immediately asked gossipily, "Why are you all so excited?"
"Cheng Yi!" The girl beside him said with a look of disdain, "Those three princeling families in the north of the city, Cheng, Ao, and Shu, you can't possibly not know them, can you?"
Yuwu only knew a little bit, so she asked, "Are they that powerful?"
The girl looked on with even more disdain. "The Cheng family! Who in our circle doesn't know them? They're a real financial tycoon, a prestigious family, and the real heir! Moreover, they've always been low-key, and important occasions are always handled by their butler. I never expected to actually meet them in person today!"
Another girl exclaimed with admiration, "Yes, yes! And their family invested in strategic resources years ago, and their financial sector is a long-established leader in the industry, with investments spanning multiple fields. Now their core businesses are only the publicly known finance, healthcare, and real estate. But the heir of the Cheng family didn't inherit the family business; he went abroad to work in the internet industry! Now, who doesn't know about NOTE Technology, which is booming globally?"
"Wow, I never expected that the young master of the Cheng family would be so handsome! He's so handsome it's unreal!"
"I've been living abroad for a long time, why did I suddenly come back? But I'm so lucky today!"
"Yes, yes, I heard he's not married yet!"
"Oh my god, do you think he might have his eye on some girl today?"
......
Yu Wu's thoughts gradually returned, and she looked at Old Master Xu's table.
They say that Cheng Yi is a born predator, single-handedly tearing a hole in the US tech market, seizing global market share, continuously setting new records, and leading new trends in technology.
Yu Wu had heard of NOTE Technology before, but she had only glanced at it and knew it was a trendy tech company. She hadn't looked into it further and didn't know that he was the heir of the Cheng family.
Just as Grandpa Xu was about to give his seat to Cheng Yi, Cheng Yi sat down in the seat next to him.
The crowd took their seats in turn, and the birthday songs on stage continued to be sung.
The elders at the table fell silent and their presence diminished imperceptibly.
Cheng Yi sat there casually, becoming the most dazzling and eye-catching presence.
Yu Wu noticed that Grandpa Xu was complimenting Cheng Yi. He was leaning most of his body towards Cheng Yi, as if he wanted to pat the younger generation on the shoulder like he would pat Ke Yanchen. But his hand stopped halfway through, and his eyes remained on Cheng Yi. He would occasionally lower his head to listen to what Cheng Yi was saying, and then smile and agree. All the wrinkles on his face were piled up.
This young master certainly seems to have a very important background; everyone in the circle respects and flatters him.
Many people stood up to offer toasts, trying to curry favor with this newly returned prince, making the main table even more lively.
......
After a while, Ke Yanchen came over with a glass of champagne in his hand. He leaned down and said to Yu Wu, "Take this glass. I'll introduce you to the Cheng family."
His hot breath sprayed all over her ear, tickling her. Yu Wu couldn't help but shrink her neck, then stood up gracefully and followed Ke Yanchen.
In business, it's always good to know more people, and Ke Yanchen is helping her expand her network.
......
Before we even reached the main table, we heard a drunken, flippant voice.
"Xuanxuan, come on, toast our Young Master Cheng!"
Yu Wu and Ke Yanchen slowly approached and saw a drunken man in a suit pulling a woman in a rose-pink dress.
Yu Wu had heard of this young master, Li Baichuan, before. His family ran a restaurant business, a well-known brand in the industry. Li Baichuan grew up spoiled and arrogant, and had caused a lot of trouble.
Li Baichuan was clearly drunk, swaying his head as he spoke. The woman next to him was obviously unhappy, appearing to have been forcibly dragged there by him, and kept her head down, remaining silent.
“Xuanxuan, you should really try to curry favor with Young Master Cheng! The Crown Prince is so great! Serve him well tonight. Don’t, don’t be shy! Hehe…” Li Baichuan walked towards Cheng Yi with a wine glass in hand, swaying unsteadily, and pulled along an unwilling woman. In the struggle, he accidentally stepped on Cheng Yi’s leather shoe.
Cheng Yi paused in his nonchalant manner, his eyes slowly curving upwards as he looked at Li Baichuan.
This tiny gesture was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating violent waves.
The air in this area seemed to have stopped flowing, and everyone had a different expression.
Old Master Xu was immediately enraged and slammed his hand on the table: "Baichuan, this is not a place for you to act recklessly! Quickly apologize to Young Master Cheng!"
A tense atmosphere prevailed. Cheng Yi leaned back lazily, his eyes lowered, his expression cold and contemptuous.
Old Master Xu quickly scolded again, "Baichuan, don't be reckless!"
Old Master Xu was clearly protecting Li Baichuan, after all, the Li family was not to be trifled with, and they had caused trouble on his turf, so he still wanted to resolve the matter peacefully.
Li Baichuan had clearly drunk quite a bit and was still not sober. He slurred and asked, "What are you apologizing for? Oh, Uncle Xu, you're here too, hehe..."
Fearing that Cheng Yi would be displeased, Old Master Xu slapped him hard, the force of which terrified everyone present.
Li Baichuan was slapped to the ground, and only then did he come to his senses. He stood up and stammered an apology to Cheng Yi: "I'm...I've apologized. We're even now..."
Cheng Yi smiled slowly, stood up, picked up a bottle of wine, and before anyone could react, poured it on Li Baichuan's face. Li Baichuan's hair and clothes were completely soaked, and he looked utterly disheveled.
"Only then will we be even."
Those present were all prominent figures in the city, and such behavior was undoubtedly a devastating humiliation. They were all from the same circle, and such public disgrace would make it difficult for them to face others in public afterward, yet no one dared to stop it.
The world of fame and fortune for the powerful and wealthy is merely their playground.
Yu Wu's gaze fell on Cheng Yi. This was her first impression of him: arrogant, cold-blooded, and highly aggressive. Like a bloodthirsty beast, once provoked, he would not rest until he had torn a piece of flesh from you.
As if sensing Yu Wu's gaze, Cheng Yi raised an eyebrow and looked over.
The moment she met his sharp, dark eyes, Yu Wu's heart skipped a beat, everything froze, everything vanished.
His pupils were dark and calm, but Yuwu sensed a warning threat.
The next second, he looked away.
Yu Wu turned her head away and took a few deep breaths, suddenly deciding she didn't want to go over and say hello anymore.
He was too intimidating.
......
After the farce ended, the scene became lively again.
People who frequent the world of fame and fortune are used to wearing masks. They rush to greet the Cheng family, hoping to climb the mountain of connections and gain face when they boast.
Cheng Yi remained listless and quiet. When others offered him a toast, he neither responded nor took a glass, but simply listened with his eyes lowered and a slight smile playing on his lips.
......
Although Yu Wu disliked Li Baichuan, who had just caused trouble while drunk and knew he deserved his fate for forcibly dragging a girl to curry favor with someone, she felt that Cheng Yi, a dangerous individual, should be kept at a distance.
Ke Yanchen led Yu Wu to greet them. He exchanged a few words with Cheng Yi, and the two exchanged knowing smiles, a common trait between men. Cheng Yi lazily curled his lips, smoke curling from the crimson cigarette at the tip of his right finger. He didn't inhale, letting the cigarette burn slowly, gently brushing against his thin, cold brows.
Ke Yanchen gave a brief introduction to Yu Wu, who raised her glass and greeted him with a polite smile: "Hello, I am Yu Wu from the Yu Group."
Cheng Yi didn't even glance at her, ignoring her as he stood up and stubbed out his cigarette on the smoky side of the cup.
Amidst the noise, Yuwu clearly heard the hissing sound of the cigarette butt going out, which resonated in her head.
The next moment, Cheng Yi tossed the cigarette into the misty wine glass with his slender fingertips.
Then he walked away with one hand in his pocket.
Yuwu stood there, bewildered.
That arrogant bastard!
Some of the guests around noticed it too, exchanging winks with their companions, their eyes revealing an irrepressible desire for gossip.
Ke Yanchen was also somewhat confused. He quietly comforted Yu Wu and then followed Cheng Yi away.
... ...
Yuwu wandered around alone for a while longer.
I'm still a little angry.
So what if they're rich? Does that give them the right to be so arrogant and rude?
She hadn't provoked him; she was just saying hello. He ignored her and even stubbed out his cigarette in her glass.
She sighed and told herself that she should avoid dealing with people from the world of fame and fortune in the future.
At 10 p.m., she sent a message to Ke Yanchen, but he was probably too busy to reply. So Yu Wu decided to go home by herself.
When I arrived at the hotel entrance to wait for my ride, there was a large crowd gathered. The cold headlights of various nearby vehicles mingled with the hotel's bright, warm lights, creating a dazzling effect. The exit was somewhat congested, and there were few taxis; most vehicles were luxury private cars.
The May evening was chilly, and Yu Wu, dressed lightly, felt a gust of wind blow in her face, dispelling the slight intoxication in her mind. She couldn't help but hug her arms to keep warm. She hadn't brought a coat either, having arrived in Ke Yanchen's car.
Finally, a taxi arrived, but the person in front of it hailed it.
Yu Wu was a little annoyed. She smoothed her hair and took a deep breath. She focused her gaze on the traffic, trying to find a taxi.
The lobby manager happened to be there too. He ran over and thanked Yuwu again for her help. Then he asked Yuwu if she needed a coat. After she refused, he jogged over and helped her flag down a car.
Yu Wu thanked them and finally got on the bus.
When Yu Wu got home and removed her makeup, she couldn't help but think again, "That damn prince, he's so arrogant, he thinks he's the most important person in the world!"
Grandpa Xu would even lift his eyelids and hum in agreement!
She snorted and lowered her head to wash the foam off her face.
I kept telling myself to keep my distance.
This is an instinctive reverence for the center of power.
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Author's note: Finally made an appearance! [eating popcorn][eating popcorn]
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