Chapter 214: Chapter 214: Wang Yan, Little Friend
Seeing the isolated Wang Yan, Xiahou Que finally felt a hint of revenge, and the humiliation he had suffered earlier dissipated completely.
Xiahou Que’s lips curled into a sinister smile. He continued to stand there, waiting for Wang Yan to become embarrassed and leave in anger, so he could step forward and humiliate Wang Yan thoroughly.
Xiahou Que had even planned his words of humiliation, ensuring that Wang Yan would be utterly disgraced and never able to lift his head in front of Xiahou Que.
At this moment, everyone present sighed. Although Wang Yan’s Peak Group was strong, compared to the established Xiahou Group, it still lacked foundation.
If Wang Yan had a few close friends now, he wouldn’t be in such an awkward situation.
Looking at his daughter standing alone beside Wang Yan, Beiming Bufan imagined Beiming Xue being isolated in the entire Wanghai City after marrying Wang Yan.
Beiming Bufan now somewhat regretted it. If it was like this, he might as well force Xue’er to marry Xiahou Que. Although Xue’er would suffer for a while, it would be better than suffering for a lifetime.
Everyone present had their own thoughts, but each believed that Wang Yan had truly been defeated by Xiahou Que.
However, Wang Yan stood there with a calm expression, showing no sign of embarrassment.
Wang Yan couldn’t see everyone’s thoughts, but he understood through their emitted aura that most of the people present were just selfish, sycophantic individuals.
However, among these sycophants, Wang Yan felt a few people with sincere and genuine hearts.
Sure enough, suddenly, someone from the crowd walked out straight towards Wang Yan.
The space around Wang Yan was vast, and as soon as this person walked out, he immediately caught everyone’s attention.
Seeing someone approaching Wang Yan, everyone was a bit surprised. Upon seeing the person clearly, they were even more surprised.
Because everyone recognized this person—it was the vice chairman of the Wanghai City Commerce Association, Zeng Deyi.
They saw Zeng Deyi walk straight towards Wang Yan, stand before him, and say with a smile, “President Wang Yan, we meet again.”
Wang Yan smiled back and replied, “Chairman Zeng truly deserves to be called my friend.”
Their brief exchange contained profound meaning, including Zeng Deyi’s support for Wang Yan and Wang Yan’s acknowledgment of Zeng Deyi.
When Zeng Deyi stepped forward, the entire hall immediately quieted down, as everyone was puzzled as to why Zeng Deyi had chosen to stand out.
Everyone strained their ears, beginning to listen intently.
Upon hearing Zeng Deyi and Wang Yan’s dialogue, although astonished that Wang Yan knew Zeng Deyi, their surprise was fleeting. After all, even Qin Hui had three brothers; it wasn’t strange for Wang Yan to know one Zeng Deyi.
However, Xiahou Que’s face turned dark as he glared at Zeng Deyi with ferocity.
Although Zeng Deyi stepped forward, it wasn’t much help in addressing Wang Yan’s isolation.
Even with Zeng Deyi by his side, Wang Yan only had three people around him.
Yet suddenly, an old man with white hair, using a cane, also walked out heading towards Wang Yan.
Upon seeing this old man, everyone exclaimed, “It’s Divine Doctor Sun.”
This old man was none other than Sun Da.
Seeing Sun Da step forward, everyone was even more surprised. Could it be that Sun Da, like Zeng Deyi, already knew Wang Yan?
Sun Da approached Wang Yan and called, “Master.”
Upon hearing Sun Da call Wang Yan master, everyone was stunned, doubting their ears.
Wanghai City’s foremost Divine Doctor Sun Da was calling Wang Yan his master.
This word “master” had a greater impact than Zeng Deyi’s support for Wang Yan earlier, more shocking indeed.
No one believed their ears, quickly turning to Wang Yan to see how he would respond to Sun Da’s address.
They saw Wang Yan simply nod lightly to Sun Da, calmly accepting the title of master.
Wang Yan’s demeanor was so natural, without any pretense at all.
Everyone shook their heads, even Beiming Bufan and others frowned deeply.
Sun Da, with his seniority and age, stands almost equal to Elder Beiming. For such a venerable elder to call Wang Yan master, what exactly was Wang Yan’s status?
The entire hall was immediately silent enough to hear a pin drop, with every person trying hard to digest what they just witnessed.
Suddenly, the sound of a car was heard coming from the courtyard, followed by a steward standing at the door announcing loudly, “Celestial Dynasty Commerce Association Director Xiao Yang has arrived—”
Upon hearing Xiao Yang’s arrival, everyone instantly woke from their shock.
After all, Xiao Yang was a crucial figure in Wanghai City, even Beiming Bufan and Xiahou Xin were considered juniors in front of him.
Thus, no one continued dwelling on Wang Yan’s matter, hurrying to the door to welcome Xiao Yang.
They saw a dignified old man walk to the front of the hall. This man was precisely Director Xiao Yang who helped celebrate the opening of Peak Group back then.
Xiahou Xin, Beiming Bufan, and others quickly greeted Xiao Yang with smiles. Xiao Yang exchanged only a couple of words with Xiahou Xin and Beiming Bufan, merely nodding to others.
Even though Xiao Yang only nodded at them, everyone was still thrilled, considering it an extreme honor to see Xiao Yang, let alone to receive a greeting.
Later, this could become a point of boasting.
Meanwhile, everyone inwardly admired Xiahou Xin, recognizing that only figures like him could invite Xiao Yang.
Consequently, everyone immediately elevated their view of Xiahou Que. The advantage Wang Yan had just gained crumbled once more.
After all, while wealth and ingenuity are significant, heritage sometimes holds greater weight.
Inviting someone like Xiao Yang manifests heritage at its finest.
At this moment, Xiao Yang was already slowly walking into the hall. As he lifted his head, he saw Wang Yan standing right in front of him, causing Xiao Yang to halt immediately.
Seeing Wang Yan blocking Xiao Yang, Xiahou Que immediately found another way to humiliate Wang Yan, shouting angrily, “Wang Yan, move aside, have some sense! Do you know you’re blocking Xiao Yang, one of the ten directors of the Celestial Dynasty Commerce Association?”
Xiahou Que deliberately mentioned Xiao Yang’s full title to intimidate Wang Yan with it.
However, upon seeing Wang Yan, Xiao Yang chuckled and said something that shockingly caught everyone off guard.
“Ah, it’s my young friend Wang Yan, such a pleasure to meet again.”