218: Chapter 216: Scheming 218: Chapter 216: Scheming “Hey, beauty, come sit over here.”
“We have seats here, come over to this side, beautiful.” A few bold young men greeted Liu Shanshan.
Liu Shanshan’s stunning appearance really made her stand out at that moment, attracting many men’s covetous looks.
If it hadn’t been for Tangyu, who appeared to be a ‘bodyguard’ at her side, perhaps many would have approached her directly.
Many girls also looked over with eyes filled with jealousy and envy.
Liu Shanshan felt quite out of place, feeling as if she had become the target of everyone’s arrows, almost wherever she went, everyone measured her with different looks.
Naturally, it was uncomfortable, but at the same time, Liu Shanshan felt somewhat strange inside.
Her vanity had never been strong, in fact, it could be said to be quite weak, but that didn’t mean it was completely absent.
Being admired and discussed by others wasn’t completely unpleasant to her.
Moreover, in such a high-end venue, receiving such treatment could definitely be considered an honor.
Even many daughters of wealthy families paled in comparison.
Here, handsome men and beautiful women were in no short supply.
After all, today was also the birthday of the Longhai Technology boss’s daughter, and it seemed she had invited many friends.
Being in such high circles, the friends she invited were essentially from similar backgrounds.
Under the glamorous attire, everyone was almost certainly a handsome man or a beautiful woman.
However, Liu Shanshan’s allure was like the moon in the sky, the brightest star in her presence could only play a supporting role.
“Tangyu, let’s go sit over there.” Seeing an empty table in a more secluded corner, Liu Shanshan suggested to Tangyu.
Tangyu nodded; he also did not like mingling with others.
Not far away, at a table, three handsome young men in their twenties sat huddled together.
If Tangyu had been there, he would have certainly recognized them.
One was Mr.
Luo, whom he had just met, and the other two were Zhou Tao and Du Xiaowen, the organizers of the incident at the supermarket last time.
Mr.
Luo was expressing his displeasure to the two, “Brother Tao, I’m really unlucky today, defeated by a country bumpkin, just thinking about it is embarrassing.
I’ve never lost face like this before.
If it weren’t for rushing to the party, I would really like to settle the score.”
Zhou Tao glanced at Mr.
Luo indifferently, and with a light laugh said, “Luo Shuang, there’s someone who could cause you such a loss, tell us about it.”
Du Xiaowen also looked somewhat gleeful as he laughed, “Yeah, tell us and let Brother Tao and me have a good laugh.
We’ve both been pretty frustrated these days too.”
Luo Shuang immediately said, “It’s like this, Brother Tao, isn’t it Zhu Yanfang’s birthday today?
A month ago, I reserved a COS DIE’s global limited edition summer feature, intending to give it to her as a birthday gift.
Today I went to pick up that dress, but there was a fresh-faced beauty there.
I wanted to flirt a little, thinking of giving the dress to her.
But there was a man with her, saying he would buy it himself.
I got really annoyed, seeing that his whole outfit wasn’t worth a thousand, how could he afford that dress.
I was just toying with him, and I told him if he could afford that dress, I would give it to him, but then——”
“Ha ha, and then what, he really could afford it, and slapped your face, Mr.
Luo, right?” Du Xiaowen laughed.
Luo Shuang shook his head, “It’s not that simple.
If it was just that, I would have let it go.
That guy couldn’t afford it.
When he heard it cost a hundred thousand, he immediately backed off.”
“Then that settles it, he can’t afford it, you lose no face.
Unless there was a dramatic twist?” Du Xiaowen, now intrigued, along with Zhou Tao, looked at Luo Shuang keenly.
“It was like this, the store was holding an anniversary celebration, and there was a top prize that allowed the winner to buy any item in the store for 3666 yuan.
So, that guy entered the lottery.
And he actually won the top prize, so not only did I lose the dress to him, I also lost a hundred thousand yuan,” Luo Shuang explained.
“Ha ha.” Du Xiaowen couldn’t help but relish in the misfortune, “Then you really had bad luck today, but you always show off, and today you finally got struck by lightning.”
Zhou Tao said, “A top prize, it shouldn’t have been that easy to win, right?”
Luo Shuang looked at Zhou Tao and nodded, “Brother Tao understands me, they set up the top prize with the intention that no one would win it.
Let me tell you how difficult it was to win this top prize, it involved three challenges…” Luo Shuang detailed the rules for winning the top prize.
“Damn, that’s definitely much harder than winning a lottery jackpot, this is too incredible, and that guy actually won it?
Plus, he was so confident, even raising the stakes, damn, that’s weird.” Du Xiaowen was genuinely shocked, his eyes wide with disbelief.
Zhou Tao slightly raised his eyebrows, falling silent for a moment before saying, “Seeming like incredible luck, but it might not be that simple.
Maybe, you met a master.
What’s that man’s name, do you know?”
Luo Shuang thought for a moment, then said, “It seems to be Tangyu.”
“Tangyu, it’s him!” Du Xiaowen suddenly exclaimed.
A flash of sharpness passed through Zhou Tao’s eyes, it was him indeed.
Seeing the expressions on the two, Luo Shuang was slightly taken aback and said, “Why, Brother Tao, you know him?”
Zhou Tao coldly smiled and nodded, “We know him, and we even have some grudges with him.
This guy isn’t easy to mess with, I’ve been thinking of ways to deal with them these days.”
“Oh, is that so, then what do you plan to do, Brother Tao?” Luo Shuang asked.
Zhou Tao’s gaze shifted, and at that moment he saw Tangyu and Liu Shanshan sitting in a corner.
Seeing Zhou Tao’s gaze, Du Xiaowen and Luo Shuang also looked over, and when they saw the two, their eyes immediately sparkled with light.
“They actually also came to the banquet, it really is a case of enemies on a narrow road.” Luo Shuang gritted his teeth and said.
Zhou Tao’s eyes shifted as he said, “How could they have been invited?
Xiaowen, could you go and check which company they are representing, or if they have been personally invited?”
“Sure, Brother Tao.
I’ll handle it, and I’ll make sure everything is clear,” Du Xiaowen replied.
“Brother Tao, what should we do now?
Since they’ve shown up on our doorstep, we can’t let them go,” Luo Shuang said.
Zhou Tao sneered and replied, “Since they’re here, we naturally can’t let them go easily.
Don’t worry, it’s not like they can fly away from here.
There are plenty of opportunities to get back at them.
Xiaowen, go investigate immediately.
It might be very useful for us.”
Du Xiaowen responded and immediately left.
A flash of sternness crossed Zhou Tao’s eyes as he began to strategize.
Just as he sat down, Tangyu’s brow slightly lifted as he felt several prying eyes on him.
He turned his head and immediately noticed Zhou Tao and his two companions.
Seeing the trio clustered together, especially the recently introduced Mr.
Luo, Tangyu’s brow furrowed slightly, knowing that having a peaceful meal today wouldn’t be so easy.
However, he remained resolute, dismissing Zhou Tao’s gaze.
“I do not trouble others, but if others trouble me, they cannot blame me for being ruthless,” he thought.
“Hmm, how come Mr.
Luo is here too?” Liu Shanshan noticed Luo Shuang not far away, her eyebrows slightly furrowing.
Tangyu smiled lightly, “Ignore him.
Let’s just eat our meal and then leave.”
Liu Shanshan was somewhat worried, especially after having offended Mr.
Luo, who seemed not the easy-going type.
Soon, Du Xiaowen returned and reported to Zhou Tao, “Brother Tao, I have checked.
They are representing Xinxin Literature and Art Co., Ltd.
They should be employees of the company.”
“What kind of company is that?” Zhou Tao asked.
Du Xiaowen replied, “I just inquired.
It’s a small company, but a few months ago, it was fully acquired by Lin Group.
Now, it’s part of Lin Group’s assets.
Also, Brother Tao, this company is currently contesting with Shengshi Media and Tianyi Advertising Company for a series of advertising planning and promotion campaigns for a new product from the Dali Group.
The current situation points to Shengshi Media being at a disadvantage, so the ultimate winner might be either Xinxin Literature and Art or Tianyi Advertising.
It’s said that Xinxin Literature and Art is taking this project very seriously as it’s seen as a major opportunity for their company’s growth.
Heh, Brother Tao, if you want to mess with them, this is the best chance.”
“Dali Group, isn’t that your family business, Brother Tao?” Luo Shuang also smiled.
Zhou Tao darkly smiled and said, “So there is such a matter.
I haven’t really paid attention to it.
We’ll see about it later.
Tianyi Advertising is a capable big company, and Shengshi Media’s Zhang Guoli is not one to be trifled with.
A no-name company winning in this competition, hmm, not so easy.
But, I do hope they make it to the end; it would give me a good opportunity to play with them.
Let’s consider this plan later.
Come on, let’s take a seat by their table and meet them.”
“Hehe, okay,” Du Xiaowen immediately agreed.
The three of them rose and walked directly to Tangyu’s table.
“Tangyu, they are coming over to our side,” Liu Shanshan said seeing Zhou Tao and his companions approaching.
Already somewhat worried, her vigilance also intensified.
Tangyu gave her a reassuring look, then faced Zhou Tao and his group with indifference as they quickly arrived at the table.
Zhou Tao smiled at Tangyu and said, “What a coincidence to meet you here, and you have a beauty with you today, which really makes one envious.
I see you two are sitting by yourselves; do you mind if we join you?”
“Hmm, what if I said I do mind?” Tangyu replied with a light smile.
Zhou Tao’s expression darkened slightly before he replied with a smile, “If you said you minded, I would take it as a joke.”
Tangyu pursed his lips and gestured for them to sit down.
Zhou Tao and his companions unhesitatingly took their seats.
“I heard you made quite the scene earlier, causing my brother Luo to lose badly,” Zhou Tao said to Tangyu, his words seemingly casual but tinged with subtle reproach, well-masked though it was.
Zhou Tao was not an incompetent or frivolous person, unlike Mr.
Luo.
“Brother Zhou, you flatter me.
I was just lucky, sometimes people do get lucky, don’t they?
This morning, I guess I stepped on some good luck, winning a special prize.
As for making a scene, I’m a bit embarrassed by that,” Tangyu replied smoothly, without batting an eye.
“Hmm, it takes both nerve and strength to seal a victory; attributing it merely to luck sounds a bit mysterious, doesn’t it?
Winning is winning, and I admire how you won so splendidly,” Zhou Tao said with a smile.
The ostensibly casual conversation between the two sparked a subtle confrontation, with a hint of gunpowder already faintly present.