The banquet that followed went more smoothly.
Xun Ying and the others who had been making so much noise at the beginning, now became the most embarrassed people in the whole place. Their original plan was to do everything they could to embarrass Feng Shao. However, while embarrassing Feng Shao, they couldn't embarrass Yunjian Pavilion. Therefore, they tried to control the scope of their verbal attacks to avoid affecting Lin Xiaoran and Yunjian Pavilion. As long as they could embarrass Feng Shao, they would have a chance to ruin the engagement, and then they would have a chance.
They had good ideas and had made plans in advance, but the only thing they didn't expect was Leng Lingyue's appearance.
Leng Lingyue's appearance represented the attitude of Yunjian Pavilion, and also represented how naive and childish their previous plan was. Xun Ying and others' attack on Feng Shao was equivalent to attacking Yunjian Pavilion. Therefore, the person they offended was no longer an unknown little person, but the leading force in Dongzhou.
It’s not a big deal to offend Feng Shao, but if they offend Yunjian Pavilion, then they and the forces and families behind them will be implicated.
The best thing to do now is to apologize to Feng Shao. But if they do that, where will they put their face? Those who attended this banquet were all famous geniuses in Dongzhou, and they valued their reputation more than their lives.
But if you don't apologize, who knows what will happen in the future?
Therefore, Xun Ying and others were frozen in place, not knowing whether to stay or leave, and were caught in a dilemma.
Many others were secretly thankful. Their original plan was to embarrass Feng Shao as much as possible and ruin the marriage. They just kept silent out of caution and the fear of being the first to be shot. Seeing this scene, everyone was thankful that they didn't speak rashly. Not only that, they even gloated over Xun Ying and others' misfortune.
At this time, Deng Jingyun suddenly stepped forward, bowed to Feng Shao, and said with a smile: "So you are Brother Feng. I am Deng Jingyun, the young city lord of Qianyun City. I heard that Brother Feng and Miss Lin got married, so I came to congratulate you. But my luck was bad, and most of the gift was ruined by someone, so I hope Brother Feng won't blame me."
As the saying goes, you should not hit a smiling person. Although Deng Jingyun also had some thoughts about Lin Xiaoran, his attitude at this time was very friendly. Feng Shao could not ignore him, so he smiled and said, "Brother Deng from Qianyun City, I have heard of you for a long time. I thought Brother Deng would not come today, and I can't help feeling a little regretful. But it is better to come at the right time than to come early. The banquet has just started, so please take a seat, Brother Deng."
Deng Jingyun smiled and sat down gracefully. His carefree demeanor showed no trace of his previous embarrassment, which made many people secretly admire him.
But some people looked down on him, thinking that Deng Jingyun had just been groveling in front of Feng Wanqing, but now he acted as if nothing had happened. He was really very shameless.
Feng Shao smiled and said to Xun Ying and the others, "Why don't you all take your seats? Are you blaming me for the simple banquet?"
Although Feng Shao had a smile on his face, his tone was already a little dissatisfied. Xun Ying and the others were shocked and said hurriedly: "I will take a seat here, Brother Feng, please don't blame me! Please don't blame me!"
As they spoke, they sat down one by one. However, they looked terrified, and did not look like they were there to enjoy the feast, but rather waiting to be scolded.
Feng Shao ignored them and smiled to everyone, "Some minor incidents just happened. I hope it won't affect your appetite. Everyone, please enjoy this feast!"
This time, everyone cooperated and raised their glasses, saying thank you in unison.
After Deng Jingyun finished his glass of wine, he smiled and said to Feng Shao, "Brother Feng, when I was outside the city just now, I seemed to hear that the square was very lively. I came here late and don't know what happened. I hope Brother Feng can help me solve my confusion."
As soon as these words came out, Xun Ying and the others felt nervous and cursed Deng Jingyun inwardly. They had originally thought that if Feng Shao had forgotten about this matter, they could just let it go, but they hadn't expected that Deng Jingyun would actually bring it up again, which was really abominable.
Feng Shao raised his eyebrows, thinking that Deng Jingyun was really good at dealing with things. So he put down his wine glass, smiled faintly, and said, "Actually, I also have some doubts in my heart, and I also hope to get answers!"
As he spoke, Feng Shao raised his glass to Xun Ying and said with a smile, "Brother Xun, what do you think?"
Xun Ying's face darkened, and he forced a smile, "Actually... I am just a little curious about Brother Feng, nothing else."
"Oh? Really?" Feng Shao smiled mysteriously, making it hard to understand.
Xun Ying had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "Indeed...it is indeed so!"
Deng Jingyun said, "Brother Xun, I wonder what you are curious about. Why don't you discuss it with me? Maybe it can help to resolve your doubts."
When everyone heard this, they immediately understood Deng Jingyun's intention and couldn't help but secretly curse this guy for being cunning. It seemed that Deng Jingyun was determined to cling to Feng Shao's thigh, and Xun Ying was Deng Jingyun's token of surrender.
Xun Ying was being pressed by Deng Jingyun step by step, and he was quite annoyed. He began to regret why he had to take the lead just now, and he wished he could travel back to half an hour ago and beat himself up. But regretting was useless now, so he could only laugh dryly and said, "Actually, I'm just curious about who Brother Feng is and why I've never heard of Brother Feng before."
Fang Yiming sneered and said, "Xun Ying, if you were to openly admit that you were jealous of Brother Feng, I would have looked up to you. But now that you are speaking insincerely, I feel that you are extremely disgusting and not worthy of being friends with."
As soon as Fang Yiming said this, Xun Ying's face suddenly became extremely ugly. The faces of others also changed, and there was a little more alienation in their eyes when they looked at Xun Ying.
Fang Yiming, a proud son of a powerful family, said something that was like a weather vane for the younger generation. Since he said that Xun Ying was not worthy of close friendship, others would naturally try to reduce their contact with Xun Ying. Not only that, even the family behind Xun Ying would be isolated by all forces.
At this time, a young man suddenly stood up. Everyone looked closely and found that he was one of the people who had been making a fuss just now. He bowed deeply to Feng Shao and said earnestly: "I am Qian Zhonghai. I was instigated by the villain just now and spoke rudely to Brother Feng. This is really a heinous crime. Brother Feng is a kind and bright man, and he is really a role model for our generation. It is really a great honor for me to see you today!"
Qian Zhonghai's flattery made many people couldn't help but secretly shake their heads, but everyone also understood that Qian Zhonghai was asking for forgiveness! If he was also labeled as "not worthy of close friendship" by Fang Yiming, then what awaited him and his family would not be a good thing!
Feng Shao smiled faintly and said, "Brother Qian, you are too kind. How can I be called a 'role model'? Brother Qian, please sit down and enjoy this table of delicious food!"
Qian Zhonghai sat down, his face showing a worried expression. Feng Shao didn't say he didn't forgive him, but he didn't say he forgave him either. From what Feng Shao said, he probably wouldn't investigate further, but if he wanted to have a friendship, forget it.
Although it is not the best result, it is not the worst result at all and is acceptable.
Seeing this, the others also confessed to Feng Shao. Some people even offered Feng Shao a glass of wine to show their sincerity. Feng Shao kept a faint smile on his face, neither accepting nor refusing.
In fact, Feng Shao was also dissatisfied with these people. It was just that his foundation was weak now. Although he had the support of Yunjian Pavilion, it was Lin Xiaoran's family after all. If he told others about it, people would think he was a gigolo. He was eager to build his own foundation, so it was not appropriate to make enemies with others at this time. Because the most important purpose of his trip was to make connections.
Over the past few days, Feng Shao first used Guan Shuo to initially establish his reputation, and demonstrated his strength at the previous banquet, gaining recognition from a group of geniuses. Today's banquet allowed him to successfully establish his authority and show the support behind him. At this time, Feng Shao has become one of the most untouchable people in Dongzhou. After all, not everyone can get the support of a top-notch force and the recognition of three top-notch forces.
Although those who acknowledged Feng Shao were only the top of the younger generation of the three top-notch forces, he could still represent a lot of things.
Deng Jingyun looked at Feng Shao, who had become the object of everyone's flattery, and fell into deep thought. He was an egoist who would not do anything without profit. He decisively supported Feng Shao right from the start because he was keenly aware that Yunjian Pavilion's attitude towards Feng Shao was unprecedented. This made him realize that Feng Shao was not simple, and that Feng Shao was a very important person to Yunjian Pavilion, so important that it was worth them "investing" Lin Xiaoran in Feng Shao.
He was thinking, whether Feng Shao was more of a benefit or a threat to him. He clearly realized that now was the time when Feng Shao's foundation was the weakest. If Feng Shao was a threat to him, then perhaps now was the best time to deal with him.
Just thinking about the situation of the Deng family in Qianyun City, Deng Jingyun couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Some things about the Deng family are no longer a secret in Dongzhou. He has worked hard over the years, being gentle at home and tough abroad, and for a time he intimidated all sides, making the surrounding enemies dare not offend. But only he knows that the Deng family is already extremely weak now. If he can't find an opportunity, then the entire Deng family will be doomed sooner or later.
Originally, his plan was to do everything he could to get in touch with Yunjian Pavilion. As long as Yunjian Pavilion supported him, the Deng family in Qianyun City could take advantage of the situation and rise up, eliminating internal and external troubles. But now that Lin Xiaoran had promised her, he could only settle for the next best thing and choose to get in touch with Feng Shao.
He looked at Feng Shao from afar, with an ambiguous smile on his lips.
Maybe it's time to take a gamble again!
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