Chapter 158 Pei Maomao: Maomao loves to hear this, if you can say it...
That night.
Lu Xuan leaned against the wall, tapping on the bathroom door with the back of his hand, and called out, "You conceited girl, have you changed your clothes?"
All I could hear was the whirring sound of a hairdryer coming from the bathroom. The person inside retorted in dissatisfaction, "It's almost done, it's almost done, stop rushing me!"
Lu Xuan glanced down at his watch and gave a timely reminder, "You conceited girl, if you keep dawdling like this, you might not be ready until the dinner is over."
Pei Maomao: “…”
Pei Maomao pouted, used her fingers to lift the loose hair on her forehead, and put the hair dryer aside.
“Click.”
Pei Qi opened the bathroom door with one hand.
Lu Xuan glanced at him sideways, which just proved the saying that clothes make the man, and saddles make the horse.
Pei Qi combed his hair into a heroic slicked-back style, which highlighted his deep facial features. The light brown suit and burgundy tie gave him a hint of rebelliousness. The close-fitting tailoring clearly outlined his long legs, giving him a sense of competence.
Lu Xuan, who was standing beside him, looked more calm. He was wearing a black suit, but the collar of his white shirt was open, revealing his fair neck. His black tie was only loosely tied, and he wore a light brown jacket, which gave him a rebellious look that did not follow the rules.
The two of them immediately made Noah, who had been dressed up nicely, look a head shorter. Billie immediately burst into shrill laughter, "Noah, look at him in a suit, and then look at you in a suit. You look like you're wearing a woven bag. Haha ...
Noah: “…”
Is your mouth poisoned?
How could you say such cruel words?
Noah's eyes were full of accusations. He said righteously, "What do you know? This is called different charm. You really have no taste at all!"
Billie couldn't help but whisper to the devil, "Woven bag!"
Noah: “…”
He pursed his lips tightly and said through gritted teeth, "You're really rebelling! I'll skin you alive!"
"Lolulu, I'm so scared, hahahaha." Billie laughed and made a face at Noah!
Noah: “!!!!”
Billie, you're dead!
The two men entered the venue noisily, while Pei Qi and Lu Xuan followed slowly behind them.
As expected, the two of them attracted everyone's attention as soon as they entered the venue.
“Crack.”
“Crack.”
There were several consecutive camera clicks, and the flashing lights almost blinded Pei Qi, so he subconsciously turned his head away.
Lu Xuan frowned inadvertently, "Hey!"
The person taking the photo was Liu Xuan, a young lady from Team C. She smiled apologetically and quickly said, "Sorry, sorry, I forgot to turn off the flash."
"Delete the photo."
"Take good-looking photos. No photos with eyes closed."
Lu Xuan: “…”
Pei Maomao puffed out his cheeks and said seriously, "I'm wearing such a handsome outfit and going out, so what's wrong with taking a couple of photos for others? I even hope that others can help me preserve that wonderful moment!"
Lu Xuan: “…”
Looking at Pei Maomao's conceited look, he finally smiled helplessly. He smiled and walked away, "I know. It's up to you then."
Pei Maomao took several handsome photos in a row, then ran back to Lu Xuan happily.
The lights in the hall suddenly dimmed. The host, Merck, clutching the abbot's card, spoke enthusiastically from the stage, "Welcome everyone to our pre-game party. This time, our competition will not only be exciting, but also about showing off our skills. Thank you to Blue Mountain Wine for your strong support of this program, and thank you to the Geshu Hotel for your strong support of this competition..."
As soon as Merck took the stage, he proudly listed a list of thanks. A question mark appeared above the carefully dressed Pei Maomao's head. He looked at Lu Xuan in surprise and said hesitantly, "No, Xuan, is this what a so-called dinner party is like? Shouldn't it be as extravagant and luxurious as in TV dramas? Or high-end, grand and fashionable..."
Listening to Pei Qi's set of words, Lu Xuan forced himself to laugh. He flicked Pei Qi's forehead with his index finger, "Idiot."
“Hmm!”
Pei Maomao quickly covered his forehead, pouting in dissatisfaction, and stared at Lu Xuan with his big round eyes in dissatisfaction.
Lu Xuan's lips curled slightly as he asked, "What do you mean by upper class? What do you mean by upper society? It's a world of beasts in human form. On the surface, they look glamorous and decent, but underneath, they're filthy and smelly. No matter how strong their fragrance is, it can't mask the rotten smell emanating from their souls."
"Do you still think the word 'upper class' is something appealing? The opposite of 'upper class' is 'lowbrow', 'meaningless', and 'sinister'. Look at this dinner you've been looking forward to all day, and in the end, isn't it just like an elementary school party? The others on the stage are gushing non-stop and scolding you like a grandson."
"puff."
Pei Qi burst out laughing. He nudged Lu Xuan's shoulder with his elbow, "Xuan, your description is so unique."
Lu Xuan smiled disapprovingly, his body naturally leaning towards Pei Qi with a teasing smile on his face. "I've seen a lot of filth like this. Do you really think they're good? They say one thing in front of people and another behind their backs. They shout in front of people that dedication is the most glorious, but secretly accept piles of gifts. Bad people never show they're bad. They use words to deceive you and gain your trust. They appear to be flawless and perfect people in front of others!"
"That kind of care, that kind of meticulous protection, what can you call it? A gentle knife, each one slashing a life. If it weren't for such grand narratives of persuasion and deception, how could you not fall into their trap? The implication of being one with the light and the dust is to go along with the filth. And if you get inside the drug camp? You'll be hooked. They'll make you take drugs, and once you do, you'll be hooked for the rest of your life, your blood will be tainted. Only then will you willingly serve them and not harbor any rebellious thoughts."
"Only people at the bottom of society like to harm each other, because for them, opportunities are limited. If you get one, I won't have any. This behavior is like crabs trapped in the same basket. Whenever another crab tries to climb out, the others will clamp its legs and feet, constantly tripping it up. If you rise to prominence, wouldn't that make us look incompetent? Wouldn't you then be riding on our heads? They want you to excel, but they don't want you to be too outstanding. When you show your talent, they will be twisted and driven mad, and the monstrous hatred will consume you. Being talented and powerful is your original sin!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Merck held the microphone and said excitedly, "Next, please give your warmest applause to welcome Mr. Mervyn, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to the dinner and to personally inspect the work of Lingnan Star."
As he spoke, Merck kept winking at the people below him. "What are you still standing there for?" "Applause!"
“Pah pah pah pah…”
As the thunderous applause erupted, Mervyn's face flushed. Unlike the aging politicians in their seventies or eighties that people imagined, he was only sixty-five, in the prime of his life. He raised his hand and gestured, "Thank you for your support. I'm honored to be here with you all. Let me just say a few words."
The spotlight shone on him, as if he was the only star in the dark night.
The graceful figure standing behind him is Effie. Effie's soft long hair is tied into a low princess bun. She is wearing a one-shoulder long dress. The upper part of her body is a gradient black, and the black gradually turns into gray, which complements the white flowing skirt below. The broken diamonds on her chest are dazzling, and when illuminated by the spotlight, they emit colorful light. The most wonderful thing is the back of the dress. A butterfly with spread wings is tied to the smooth white back, which is so beautiful.
Mervyn was talking incessantly in front of the stage, while Effie was staying behind him obediently. However, her beauty could not be blocked by her father at all. She was like a beautiful treasure that was hard to give up, dazzling and eye-catching.
Seeing that he was about to talk non-stop, Lu Xuan instinctively covered Pei Qi's ears and said, "Listen less to that meaningless nonsense. It won't do you any good."
"Hmm."
Seeing Pei Qi frown, Lu Xuan immediately took his hand and walked towards the dessert area. "The dessert area at the dinner party is a popular place. These desserts are expensive and exquisite. Because of their exquisite shapes and high cost, many cake shops will not make them."
The subtext is - cakes are expensive, delicious, and hard to buy!
Upon hearing this, Pei Maomao immediately perked up, "Then if I eat enough today, wouldn't that be a loss?"
Lu Xuan smiled and nodded, agreeing, "Yes."
Pei Maomao: “!!!!!”
Wow!
Upon hearing this, Pei Maomao became full of energy. He picked up the plate and put the desserts into his own plate. He looked like a greedy cat who had never been full in several lifetimes. In comparison, Liu Xuan, who was standing opposite him, moved very gently, chewing her food slowly and carefully, showing her ladylike demeanor.
What about Pei Qi? I'm here!
He ordered several of each style of small cakes. If he couldn't finish them, he would take them back to his room as a midnight snack. He wouldn't waste them!
Lu Xuan sat down in the corner, propping up his chin and watching Pei Qi working hard in the cake bush.
He liked Pei Qi because he liked the energy in Pei Qi, which was clean and clear, and made him feel at ease.
The victorious Pei Maomao ran back with a plate full of cakes. He couldn't wait to show his spoils to Lu Xuan, "Xuan, look!"
Lu Xuan praised her generously, "That's amazing! But, you took so much by yourself, what will you do if you can't finish it later?"
Pei Maomao said excitedly, "Then I'll take it back to the room and return the plates to them later. There's a small refrigerator in the room, so the food won't go bad if you put it in the refrigerator. We can have it for breakfast tomorrow."
Looking at his high spirits, Lu Xuan smiled knowingly. Lu Xuan supported his chin with one hand, and his ice-blue eyes reflected Pei Qi's figure.
Pei Maomao looked at him puzzledly and asked, "Is there something on my face? Why are you looking at me like that?"
Lu Xuan chuckled, "No, I feel like I'm impressed by your handsomeness."
Pei Maomao: “!!!!!”
Cats love to hear this, so if you can say it, say it more often!
Pei Qi raised his chin confidently and said generously, "Then I'll allow you to admire it for a while longer!"
The two were chatting idly, completely unaware that the lively dinner had ended until a waiter holding a glass of champagne took the initiative to approach Lu Xuan and said, "Hello, is this Mr. Caesar?"
Lu Xuan raised his eyes and responded, "Yes, what's the matter?"
"Well, the tournament director, Mr. Galen, wants you to come over. He said there have been some changes to the top ten format, and he wants you to check it out. The tournament will go on as scheduled on Friday."
"I see."
The waiter stood in front of him and said, "Then I will show you to your room."
Lu Xuan's brows knitted slightly. He was about to open his mouth to refuse when Pei Qi waved at him, "Go ahead, go ahead. I can't afford to lose my job. The competition is more important. You need to understand the rules and explain them to us when you come back. Otherwise, we'll be fighting a confusing battle!"
Seeing Pei Qi's anxious look, Lu Xuan's eyes warmed up, and he immediately responded, "Okay, I'll be right back."
Unexpectedly, when he arrived at the room, he did not see Mr. Galen, the person in charge of the competition, but saw Speaker Mervyn who had just been speaking on the stage.
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