The following afternoon, at five o'clock.
"Young Master, I managed to get two new invitations, thanks to my best friend."
Feng Tu Tu said with a smile, looking at Ye Kun Lun. Beside her, a tall and beautiful woman in her thirties was also observing him.
"Jiang Fei." Feng Tu Tu introduced to Ye Kun Lun.
"Thank you!" Ye Kun Lun nodded with a smile at Jiang Fei, "Miss Jiang, please don't hesitate to ask Tu Tu if you need any help."
Jiang Fei chuckled, "Mr. Ye, you seem a bit stingy. It was I who helped you, yet you asked me to make requests to Tu Tu."
Feng Tu Tu also laughed, "Young Master, Fei Fei is just joking with you, please don't take it to heart!"
Ye Kun Lun replied, "In that case, Wujian Yu owes you a favor."
"That's more like it." Jiang Fei linked arms with Feng Tu Tu and glanced at the time. "The banquet starts at six, it's about time we leave."
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Wan Jing Mansion.
One of the most luxurious hotels in the capital. Hosting a banquet here would cost tens of millions.
One of the major investors behind Wan Jing Mansion is the Shen Mu Corporation, hence most of the banquets and events held here annually are organized by Japanese people.
This point was meticulously detailed in the information investigated by Wujian Yu.
Ye Kun Lun and the others got out of the car and walked towards the hotel's front lobby.
As soon as they alighted, they saw several Japanese men in suits and ties chatting and laughing. Upon seeing Jiang Fei, a middle-aged man smiled.
"Miss Jiang, long time no see."
Jiang Fei smiled and walked up, "Oh, it's Mr. Dazuo. We met only half a month ago."
"Hahaha." Dazuo Nakata laughed, "Since parting ways with Miss Jiang last time, I feel as if three autumns have passed."
Jiang Fei was graceful and composed, not minding whether he was joking or teasing her. She said, "Mr. Dazuo, these are my friends. Please take care of them in the future."
"Certainly."
Dazuo Nakata glanced at Ye Kun Lun and the others, his gaze lingering on Feng Tu Tu for only a second before retracting.
"Let's go, we should head to the venue first. I heard there will be a surprise at tonight's banquet."
The Dazuo and Jiang Fei walked together.
"I wonder what surprise there will be tonight?" Jiang Fei asked curiously.
Dazuo Nakata shook his head, "I'm not too sure. Perhaps it's about some major project. Miss Jiang, please go easy on me then."
Jiang Fei smiled, "The little money I have can't compare to yours, Mr. Dazuo."
Dazuo Nakata smiled and replied, "Miss Jiang, you jest. The Jiang family is a prestigious clan in the capital."
As they spoke, they presented their invitations, entered the hall, and headed straight for the banquet.
The banquet tonight was of extremely high caliber. Guests invited by Shen Mu Yuta were naturally people of a certain social standing.
Upon entering the venue, Jiang Fei fully embraced her persona as a socialite, holding a glass of wine and going around to chat with people.
Feng Tu Tu wanted to stay with Ye Kun Lun, but Jiang Fei insistently pulled her away.
Ye Kun Lun and Wu Dao didn't know anyone, making them appear out of place.
They decided to find a corner and sit down.
"Sir?!"
Suddenly, a surprised voice reached Ye Kun Lun's ears.
Qian Rou Rou thought she was mistaken, her face lighting up with surprise as she looked at Ye Kun Lun sitting in the corner.
She quickly ran over, unable to contain her joy, "Sir, is it really you? I thought I was seeing things!"
Qian Rou Rou's cheeks were slightly flushed.
"Long time no see."
Ye Kun Lun replied calmly, not expecting to meet Qian Rou Rou at such an occasion.
"Yes, long time no see!"
The last time Ye Kun Lun cured her illness, Liu Meng had told her that Ye Kun Lun had left after she woke up.
Qian Rou Rou felt immensely disappointed.
She had originally intended to find an opportunity to visit and thank Ye Kun Lun, but something had come up at home, and she had to rush back.
She never imagined she would see Ye Kun Lun here.
Qian Rou Rou looked at Ye Kun Lun's calm expression and felt a strange sense of disappointment.
After composing herself, she asked, "Sir, when did you come to the capital?"
"Three or four days ago," Ye Kun Lun replied.
Qian Rou Rou eagerly volunteered, "Sir, my home is in the capital, and I'm familiar with the place. If you want to go sightseeing, I can be your free guide."
Wu Dao discreetly got up and moved aside, inwardly marveling at Ye Kun Lun's popularity with women; wherever he went, beautiful women flocked to him.
"Why isn't your best friend here?"
Ye Kun Lun thought of Liu Meng, as Liu Meng was always present whenever he saw Qian Rou Rou.
"I was brought here by my family to attend the banquet. Coincidentally, Xiao Meng's family also had something to attend to, so she didn't come tonight."
Qian Rou Rou explained with a smile to Ye Kun Lun, "I don't usually like these banquets, and I was forced to come this time."
As she spoke, Qian Rou Rou showed a look of helplessness.
"Rou Rou, who are you talking to?"
At this moment, a distinguished middle-aged woman walked towards them.
"Auntie." Qian Rou Rou quickly took her aunt's hand and introduced her, "This is Mr. Ye, whom I told you about. He's the one who cured my illness."
Qian Xiao Jiao looked surprised. Ye Kun Lun was too young.
When Qian Rou Rou had first mentioned Ye Kun Lun, she had spoken enthusiastically. When she mentioned Ye Kun Lun's age, her family had been disbelieving.
After all, Qian Rou Rou's illness had been treated by numerous renowned doctors from home and abroad, all of whom were helpless.
How could a young man around twenty, even if he had studied medicine from the womb, possess such profound medical skills?
Ye Kun Lun detected a hint of doubt in Qian Rou Rou's eyes.
"Rou Rou, don't be deceived by someone." Qian Xiao Jiao, upon regaining her senses, concluded that Ye Kun Lun was a swindler.
As for Qian Rou Rou's condition, there must be some other hidden reason.
Upon hearing this, Qian Rou Rou became anxious, "Auntie, it was truly Mr. Ye who saved me. You can ask Xiao Meng."
"Enough," Qian Xiao Jiao said with some displeasure, looking at Qian Rou Rou. "I brought you here for something important tonight, let's not discuss other matters for now."
Qian Rou Rou's expression soured slightly, and she apologized to Ye Kun Lun apologetically, "Sir, I'm truly sorry."
Ye Kun Lun shrugged.
He and Qian Rou Rou didn't have much of a relationship, nor did he wish to get deeply involved with the Qian family.
Since Qian Xiao Jiao was not addressing him, he found it even more peaceful.
Seeing Ye Kun Lun shrug, Qian Xiao Jiao frowned, "Young man, Rou Rou is kind-hearted and easily deceived. I hope you will not contact her again in the future."
"Auntie!"
Qian Rou Rou was getting angry.
Although she hadn't interacted much with Ye Kun Lun, from their few encounters, she knew that Ye Kun Lun responded better to persuasion than coercion.
Qian Xiao Jiao's warning to Ye Kun Lun would inevitably displease him.
"Mr. Ye, I apologize to you on behalf of my aunt!"
Qian Rou Rou let go of Qian Xiao Jiao's arm and bowed towards Ye Kun Lun.
"No need. I cannot accept apologies from the Qian family!"
Ye Kun Lun replied coldly.