However, Liu Mengyao didn't have time to argue with Luo Keke. Zheng family was hosting a banquet today, and her father insisted she attend.
"Keke, hurry and change your clothes. You need to dress formally today. The Zheng family's banquet will have many important figures, and we can't be too casual," Liu Mengyao emphasized.
"Sister Yaoyao, you're not mad at me anymore then?" Luo Keke giggled. As long as Liu Mengyao wasn't angry, she was willing to do anything.
"Mm, I'm not angry anymore, but this is a one-time exception. Don't play tricks on me again!" Liu Mengyao poked Luo Keke's forehead. Facing such a mischievous and dear best friend, she was truly helpless.
"Lin Feng, you should change too. Put on the clothes you bought yesterday. We're going to the Zheng family's banquet later!" Liu Mengyao instructed as Lin Feng went upstairs. Although still a bit awkward about their previous misunderstanding, she spoke without hesitation.
"Okay, I'll go change," Lin Feng smiled. Seeing that Liu Mengyao and Luo Keke had made up, he felt much more at ease.
Back in his bedroom, Lin Feng put on the business attire Tang Wan had picked out for him yesterday: a light blue polo shirt paired with black suit pants, exuding a clean and sharp, yet gentlemanly aura.
In contrast, Lin Feng waited downstairs for Liu Mengyao and Luo Keke for over half an hour before the two girls finally finished their makeup and hair and came downstairs.
The moment Liu Mengyao descended the stairs, Lin Feng's breath almost hitched.
The Liu Mengyao before him was wearing a black evening gown, her hair flowing down her back, making her look like a different person.
The black dress created a stark contrast with her fair skin. Her snow-white legs and the delicate neckline, set against the black dress, shone even more dazzlingly.
Her slender waist, easily embraced by a hand, and her flat, toned abdomen were perfectly accentuated by the dress, showcasing Liu Mengyao's model-like figure to perfection.
What was most captivating was that Liu Mengyao, who usually didn't wear makeup, had applied a light touch of lip gloss and eyeshadow today, making her exquisitely beautiful features even more pleasing to the eye and utterly enchanting.
Undoubtedly, Liu Mengyao today was mature and radiant, outshining countless celebrity beauties.
Liu Mengyao naturally noticed Lin Feng's greedy yet astonished gaze. While feeling a slight shyness, she also felt a strange sense of happiness.
In fact, this was her first time dressing up like this.
It seemed the effect was quite remarkable!
Luo Keke's attire, on the other hand, hadn't changed much. She had simply swapped into a pair of denim overalls without cartoon patterns, paired with a white short-sleeved top.
She still gave off the impression of a youthful girl who would never grow up!
"Stop staring, we need to go!" Liu Mengyao urged, seeing Lin Feng continuously looking at her and Luo Keke.
"Miss, perhaps we shouldn't go?" Lin Feng appeared somewhat troubled.
"Why?" Liu Mengyao asked, confused.
"Miss, think about it. You're dressed so beautifully, and there will surely be many men at the banquet who will have ideas about you and try to chat you up. As your shield, how many potential suitors will I have to fend off? My two fists can't handle so many hands!" Lin Feng said with a sincere smile.
Liu Mengyao didn't expect Lin Feng's reason. A hint of secret delight flickered within her as she replied faintly, "It's not as serious as you say. I've just changed into a more formal dress; it's not much different from usual!"
"Sister Yaoyao, little Lin is jealous. After all, you two have been intimate. Little Lin would be very unhappy if other men looked at you," Luo Keke chimed in, not missing the opportunity to defend Lin Feng.
Liu Mengyao's expression stiffened, her pretty face flushing with a hint of embarrassment. She chided, "Keke, I told you not to talk nonsense. Why are you still bringing that up?"
"I won't, I won't! I'm sorry, Sister Yaoyao!" Luo Keke quickly corrected herself.
Lin Feng also realized Liu Mengyao was displeased and immediately led the way, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere.
At this moment, Uncle Liu had arrived with the car to pick them up.
Getting into the car, Uncle Liu drove them directly to the Zheng family's banquet venue.
Since the Zheng family was hosting this banquet to welcome Mr. Phil, the scale of the event was unprecedentedly high-end.
For this occasion, the Zheng family had gone as far as to transform one of their office buildings into a banquet hall.
Upon arriving at the venue, Liu Mengyao, as she stepped through the entrance, became a magnet, drawing the ardent gazes of many men.
Especially the wealthy young masters, their eyes went straight when they saw Liu Mengyao.
After all, Liu Mengyao was only in her early twenties, in the prime of her youth, with a radiant and captivating beauty. Once anyone laid eyes on her, it was hard to look away.
Consequently, many self-proclaimed handsome and wealthy young masters stepped forward to greet Liu Mengyao, hoping to develop a connection with her.
"I'm sorry, this is my girlfriend. You don't have a chance. Go back to whatever you were doing!"
Just as Liu Mengyao was being pestered by numerous men, Lin Feng decisively put his arm around her shoulders, asserting his claim over her.
His words caused everyone to pause momentarily.
They looked Lin Feng up and down, finding him to be an unfamiliar face. While they were curious about which prominent family he belonged to, they tactfully withdrew, respecting the high caliber of the event.
"Sister Yaoyao, Uncle Liu is here. Let's go find Uncle Liu!" Luo Keke pointed out, seeing Liu Weimin.
"Lin Feng, you can look around for a bit. I'm going to have a word with my father," Liu Mengyao instructed before heading towards Liu Weimin with Luo Keke.
Lin Feng was indifferent; he was merely a tool. He casually went to the dining area of the banquet and began sampling the buffet pastries.
It had to be said, the Zheng family had put in considerable effort for this banquet.
An entire office building had been transformed into a business club.
There was a dining area, a relaxation zone with bathing facilities, and a coffee shop for business discussions.
The Zheng family's intention behind such meticulous planning was simple: to showcase their sincerity to Mr. Phil.
For the buffet pastries alone, the Zheng family had specially invited a renowned Michelin pastry chef to create them personally.
The variety of pastries was extensive, and their taste was top-notch.
As the saying goes, details determine success. It was evident that Zheng Bowen had paid great attention to detail, which explained why he was more successful than others his age. That was the difference!
Unfortunately for Zheng Bowen, he encountered Lin Feng, an unconventional existence who could catch anyone off guard.
In less than ten minutes, Lin Feng, on his own, had devoured all the pastries in the dining area.
Coincidentally, at that moment, Zheng Bowen, Tang Wan, and Sun Pengfei were walking over with their elders.
Accompanying them was a blond, blue-eyed foreign man.
This man was none other than Mr. Phil of Phil Group.
"Mr. Phil, you've just arrived, you must be hungry. Please try our pastries; I personally invited a Michelin chef to make them!" Zheng Bowen said with a smile, leading the way.
However, upon arriving at the dining area and seeing the empty space before him, Zheng Bowen froze.
Not just him, but everyone else was also somewhat bewildered!
"Bowen, what's going on? Where are the pastries?" Patriarch Zheng Dacheng frowned, his expression showing a hint of displeasure.
Before Zheng Bowen could reply, Lin Feng, who was sitting at a table and eating the last few remaining pastries, spoke up, "Are you guys here for the pastries too? I have a few left here. Would you like to have them to tide you over?"
His words drew everyone's attention to Lin Feng.
Seeing the pile of empty plates in front of him, they all wore expressions of astonishment and strangeness.
Only Sun Pengfei chuckled lewdly, "Dad, this is the Lin Feng I told you about. He almost bankrupted our buffet restaurant. If he saw the pastries here, would any be left?"
"This kid is truly an oddball!" Sun Zheng snorted, but inwardly, he was secretly pleased.
He wished nothing more than for the Zheng family to embarrass themselves in front of Mr. Phil. Lin Feng's actions at this moment had undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to the Zheng family.
Good, well done!