The moment Han Feng, arm in arm with Su Wanwan, stepped into the party hall, the air seemed to freeze for a second. Su Wanwan's light blue evening gown accentuated her perfect curves, and the jade pendant on her earlobe swayed gently with each step.
Han Feng was dressed in a well-tailored black suit, with a discreet sapphire brooch on his tie that occasionally flashed a cold light under the lamp.
"Look, aren't those people from the Chinese delegation?"
"That lady was absolutely stunning, like she stepped right out of a painting..."
"Who is that man next to her? He has the air of a young master from a prominent European family..."
Quiet whispers spread through the crowd. Han Feng wore a polite smile, but under the guise of selecting desserts for Su Wanwan, his gaze swept across the entire room. The bald, middle-aged man talking to a European businessman to his left was the CEO of the biotechnology company on the list; the bespectacled man in the corner to his right was the first representative of R Country's new energy company.
"Be careful, don't look around, you'll get spotted," Su Wanwan whispered, forking a piece of matcha mousse and bringing it to Han Feng's lips. "Try this, the sweetness is just right."
Liu Xiaoran had already blended into the crowd. Before he came in, Han Feng had told him to figure out some of the passageways in the venue in case of any accidents.
Han Feng obediently opened his mouth, his tongue inadvertently brushing against the tip of his fork. Su Wanwan's ears instantly flushed a light pink, and she gave him a playful glare. To onlookers, this intimate little gesture made them appear like a loving couple.
Ota Takeshi, representing the Chinese delegation, strode over from the crowd. He approached Dai Yunfeng, paused for a split second upon seeing Su Wanwan, then resumed his professional smile: "Mr. Dai, your seat has been arranged."
Dai Yunfeng nodded slightly and gave Han Feng a wink. Han Feng understood and was about to take Su Wanwan with him when a commotion suddenly broke out at the entrance of the hall.
The crowd slowly parted to make way. A young man in his early twenties strode in, wearing a dark purple suit modified from a dark-patterned kimono, the gold thread embroidery of his family crest on the chest dazzling under the lights. Six bodyguards in black spread out in a fan shape, keeping the curious gazes at bay.
Han Feng's pupils suddenly contracted. This young man was none other than Mu Ye Tianji! The person in the file photo was the head of the Mu Ye family's gene laboratory. However, judging from his entourage, he was probably even more arrogant and domineering than imagined.
Makino Tenki surveyed the room with disdain until his gaze fell upon Su Wanwan. His narrow eyes flashed with a wolfish glint as he strode towards the Chinese delegation.
"Konnichi wa, Ojo-san..." Makino Tenki blurted out a string of Japanese, clicking his tongue impatiently when he saw Su Wanwan's blank expression. Ota Takeshi quickly stepped forward to translate: "Young Master Makino says that this beautiful lady wishes to get to know you. Would Miss Lu do him the honor of dancing with him later?"
"I'm busy." Su Wanwan interrupted directly, her straightforward answer stunning everyone present. "Besides, I have a boyfriend." She took Han Feng's arm, her nails inadvertently digging into his suit fabric.
Upon hearing Ota Takeshi's translation, Makino Tenki's expression stiffened, and he finally looked directly at Han Feng. The moment their eyes met, this heir, who had been carefully cultivated by his family since childhood, felt a strange unease. The Chinese man opposite him had such deep eyes that it seemed he could see through all his dark thoughts.
"Hello, I'm Zhang Qian." Han Feng extended his hand. "This is my girlfriend, Lu Qian. Nice to meet you." Ota Takeshi continued to translate.
Upon hearing this, Makino Tenki mechanically squeezed the hand, its touch as cold as jade. Jealousy and anger surged within him, but he quickly replaced them with a fake smile: "The two of you are truly a match made in heaven. I was careless and offended you earlier. How about you come to my humble abode in a couple of days so I can apologize?"
Just as Su Wanwan was about to refuse after hearing the translation, Han Feng secretly squeezed her wrist: "Then I'll gladly accept your offer." His smile was just right, neither obsequious nor arrogant.
Upon receiving Han Feng's confirmation, Mu Ye Tianji was overjoyed. Once she entered the Mu Ye family mansion, regardless of whether she had a boyfriend or not, this stunning Chinese woman would be his sooner or later. Just as he was about to extract more information, a teasing voice suddenly interrupted:
"Who do we have here? It's that old lecher from the Makino family. Looks like your Makino family's kidney-tonifying medicine is quite effective, as you haven't been completely drained yet." The crowd parted, and a young man in a silver-gray suit accompanied a girl in a kimono as they approached. When they reached the three of them, he turned to Han Feng with a smile and said, "My friend from China, you'd better be careful. Makino Tenki will stop at nothing to get the beauty he sets his sights on."
"Baka!" Makino Tenki turned around in a rage, a venomous glint in his eyes as he recognized the newcomer. "Miyamoto Kojiro!"
Ignoring the other party's anger, Miyamoto Kojiro nodded slightly to Han Feng: "I am the second son of the Miyamoto family. This lady beside me is Aya, the eldest daughter of the Ikegami family." The kimono-clad girl beside him bowed gracefully, but her eyes were constantly scrutinizing Su Wanwan with curiosity.
"Miyamoto-kun, what do you mean by saying these things?" Makino Tenki's voice was dangerously low.
"As the venue provider for the party, isn't it normal for the Miyamoto family to remind guests of potential risks?" Miyamoto Kojiro retorted with a smile, his fingers lightly stroking the family crest brooch on his suit lapel.
Three invisible auras collided in the air. Han Feng keenly noticed that although Chi Shangling stood quietly to the side, the girl's fingertips trembled almost imperceptibly every time Makino Tenki's gaze swept over her.
"Since young master Miyamoto is so concerned about the hotel's guests..." Makino Tenki suddenly gave a sinister smile, pulled a gold-embossed business card from his inner pocket, and handed it to Han Feng. "Then please, Mr. Zhang, bring Mr. Miyamoto along as guests to my humble abode. The more people, the more lively it will be, won't it?"
Miyamoto Kojiro's expression changed slightly, clearly not expecting this move. Han Feng calmly accepted the business card: "It's my pleasure."
Ota Takeshi broke out in a cold sweat and quickly tried to smooth things over: "Ladies and gentlemen, the Prime Minister is about to give his address. Please take your seats..."
The crowd gradually dispersed. Han Feng led Su Wanwan toward the Chinese delegation area, feeling like they were being pricked from behind. Makino Tenki, Miyamoto Kojiro, and Ikegami Aya all had their eyes fixed on them, each with their own thoughts.
"Did you go too far?" Su Wanwan whispered as she adjusted her skirt. "Now look what's happened, we're in the sights of three families at the same time."
Han Feng said with a playful smile, "It doesn't matter. We're going to get to know them anyway, this is just earlier than expected."
Looking at Han Feng's mischievous smile, Su Wanwan thought to herself: He's probably come up with some dirty tricks to deal with them again.
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