Chapter 42 Long Qi vs. Fifteen: Accidentally Encountering an Acquaintance, Yan Ting Teaches Him a Lesson...
The tournament he accepted three days later caused quite a stir in the golf world, attracting many high-society figures interested in golf to the event. This was also thanks to Sun Yichuan's marketing skills, who seized the opportunity to attract a wave of customers.
Seeing his friend so stubborn, Yu Xuan couldn't bear to let him go to the competition alone again. Given the way these rich people acted, he didn't believe that Yan Ting would behave himself and not make a move against Lin Xingmian this time. So he bought a plane ticket for that day and came to support Xingmian, who was going it alone.
Unlike the last competition, this one started in the morning.
Xingmian changed into a black short-sleeved shirt and jeans today. Before coming, he was worried that his opponent was indeed a top professional player brought by Yan Ting, just as the rumors said. So he hadn't relaxed for a moment in the past three days and had been working hard to improve his playing skills.
After all, with such a high price tag, he had no cost to lose.
To put it more simply, he was the lucky one who managed to get something for nothing.
The competition started promptly at nine o'clock.
The venue had already been cleaned up, and quite a few people had already arrived in the rest area and VIP area outside the lobby.
Xingmian arrived early. He checked his golf clubs and looked towards the rest area. Yan Ting's spot was still empty, but there were quite a few people casting curious glances at him from the other spots. To avoid being recognized by one of his father's acquaintances, he wore a black mask today.
The mask only made his eyes look even more indifferent and cold.
“Since you’ve come all this way just for me, I’ll take you to your favorite restaurant after the match,” he said to Yu Xuan, who was standing next to him, as he wiped his golf club.
“Sure, we’ve been separated since we were kids, and you don’t come back to Shanghai often. It’s rare for us to meet, so we can have a good get-together.” Yu Xuan patted his shoulder cheerfully. “I just hope today goes as smoothly as last time… By the way, don’t forget to show me the photo of the necklace’s owner. I’m really curious which goddess could make Young Master Lin so infatuated! Haha, you’ve always had an aloof personality. I often wonder if someone with your reclusive nature can ever find a girlfriend…”
"Am I a loner?" Lin Xingmian didn't think so at all.
"You're not a loner??" Yu Xuan raised his voice dramatically, "Hey? Who's here? Why are a bunch of CEOs fawning over them like sycophants?"
He was halfway through his sentence when the VIP area suddenly became lively.
Xingmian was also puzzled and followed Yu Xuan's gaze—there, in the center of a group of elderly CEOs, two tall and handsome young men suddenly stepped out.
One was imposing and dignified, striding with long legs; the other was bright and composed, with a pair of striking red eyes, immediately revealing their identities.
Who else in this world has such a pair of flamboyant red eyes?
The two men are Qiu Mingyuan, the famous president of the Qiu Group, and Qiu Xujian, the young master of the Qiu family who has been married for six years.
The woman with the large red eyes was holding the hand of a small red-eyed girl. The little red-eyed girl was five years old and her full name was Qiu Yaoying, with the nickname Yaoyao. Behind the little red-eyed girl was a woman with gentle and slow steps and a graceful figure. It was no surprise that she was the little red-eyed girl's mother, Rong Yun.
Indeed, the Qiu family was surrounded by people in the center.
Normally, Qiu Xujian would never have participated in such an inappropriate occasion, but his elder brother Qiu Mingyuan was a golf enthusiast. Upon hearing that a talented player had emerged from the Beiqiu Golf Club in Shanghai, the older brother was so excited that he enthusiastically invited him and Rong Yun to bring their child to see what was going on.
It was rare for his older brother to take the initiative to invite him to such recreational activities outside of work, so Qiu Xujian readily agreed.
After confirming that it was Qiu Xujian's family, Lin Xingmian quickly turned his face away and pulled his mask up.
Luckily, we were prepared. We actually ran into someone my dad knew. We can't let them know that we came to this kind of event without our family's knowledge!
Qiu Mingyuan tilted his chin up and gazed into the distance at the arena, searching for the figure of the legendary "genius racer" on the wide field. He was extremely curious about him!
Just now, when Lin Xingmian and Yu Xuan looked in their direction, Qiu Xujian made eye contact with Lin Xingmian for a second. Qiu Xujian's eyes were complicated, and he frowned, somewhat puzzled.
This person looks strangely familiar?
"Mr. Sun, where is that genius kid you mentioned?" Qiu Mingyuan asked Sun Yichuan.
Before Sun Yichuan could reply, Qiu Xu nudged his older brother's arm and said, "Look over there, isn't that the one wearing a mask?"
Qiu Mingyuan looked over and hesitated before asking, "Is it him?"
Sun Yichuan: "Yes, yes, President Qiu, it's him. This kid is very talented. Don't underestimate him just because he's only in high school. There are still ten minutes before the competition. President Qiu will know this kid's strength when he sees his performance!"
Qiu Mingyuan looked at him with admiration. "Only in high school? Judging from his composed demeanor, I thought he was a college student."
Seeing that President Qiu looked so pleased, Sun Yichuan moved closer, covered his mouth with his hand, and whispered, "I dare not lie to you, this kid is my nephew's friend. When I made the payment last time, I saw that he seemed to be a bank account holder in a small city with no background. If President Qiu is interested, I can talk to him for you and ask about the price."
Qiu Mingyuan curled the corners of his lips. "I appreciate Mr. Sun's kindness, but as you've probably heard, the Qiu family doesn't get involved in any illegal activities. We're just here to watch the show, so there's no need for you to trouble yourself, Mr. Sun."
He didn't know what they were whispering about, but Xingmian had no liking for those opportunistic old hands; he had disliked such behavior since he was a child.
"Why isn't Yan Ting here yet? Did he change his mind?" Yu Xuan complained, staring at the entrance, bored as he waited.
But no sooner had he finished speaking than a group of people stormed in through the entrance.
Who else could it be but Yan Ting?
The person next to him was an unfamiliar face dressed in sportswear.
Xingmian glanced at him expressionlessly. Wasn't he supposed to be a top professional player?
Why is he a new face? I've never seen this person at any famous events.
Yan Ting felt Xing Mian's scrutinizing gaze, and the cigarette dangling from his lips curled up as he defiantly returned the look.
Haha, today, he's determined to win!
The competitors have all arrived and are ready to take the field.
As Xingmian passed by Yan Ting, he glared at him maliciously, "Little kid, you're accepting the challenge so soon? Doesn't your arm hurt anymore?"
Lin Xingmian glanced at him sideways, snorted coldly, and did not respond.
If it weren't for the need to save money quickly, he wouldn't even glance at such a despicable person, let alone have any interaction with him!
Qiu Xujian, who was not far away, also heard Yan Ting's words. The closer she was, the more Qiu Xujian looked at the child, the more familiar he seemed, as if she had seen him somewhere before...
It must be! It's definitely true!
They must know each other!
He was trying to recall the events in his mind when suddenly a childish voice cleared up his confusion.
While eating the cake her mother fed her, Qiu Yaoying said in a serious tone, "It's Brother Xingmian."
Her sudden remark stunned the three adults from the enemy family.
Qiu Xujian and his wife exchanged glances. Rong Yun looked completely bewildered, not knowing who her daughter was talking about. Qiu Xujian, on the other hand, immediately realized who this genius was. He clapped his hands and laughed, "I know whose child this genius is now."
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