"Xiao Wan, didn't you say you weren't coming?"
Kang Hongwen was the first to step forward to meet Wan Yunting. He had called Wan Yunting that afternoon, wanting him to attend the evening party together, but Wan Yunting had politely declined.
"No, I'm just passing by to pick up my second brother and sister-in-law."
Wan Yunting threw his cigarette on the ground and crushed it out, smiling as he spoke to Kang Hongwen.
He nodded, then turned his cold gaze to the hotel attendant beside him, who had already been scared stiff. "You worthless dog, who do you think you are to block anyone? Don't you know our business exchange evening party is open to everyone?"
The attendant, scolded coldly by Kang Hongwen, turned pale and his legs felt weak.
"Get lost immediately. You're both fired."
The hotel manager, sensing the situation was dire, rushed over and snapped at the two welcoming attendants. Then, his expression changed instantly as he plastered on a smile for Kang Hongwen and Wan Yunting, apologizing, "My apologies, Mr. Kang. It was my oversight in work. Please forgive me."
"Hmph, with your hotel's attitude, the business evening party won't be held here tomorrow."
Kang Hongwen snorted at the hotel manager without any politeness, leaving him with a bitter expression, unable to voice his woes.
"Boss Wan..."
At this moment, Ling Wei helped Old Master Fu walk up. The business magnates of Huadu trailing behind them were all incredibly shocked and disbelieving when they saw that Kang Hongwen and Old Master Fu themselves had come down to greet Wan Yunting.
Especially Fang Yanxi, who followed behind, was stunned speechless when she saw Old Master Fu and the others coming down to meet Wan Yunting. She couldn't fathom that it was this man.
Everyone who followed was stunned, especially when Old Master Fu addressed Wan Yunting as "Boss Wan!"
"Old Master Fu, please continue to call me Xiao Wan."
Seeing Ling Wei supporting the aged Old Master Fu to come down to pick him up personally, Wan Yunting was curious about their relationship.
"Alright, then I'll call you Xiao Wan for your sake," Old Master Fu said with a gentle smile, nodding.
This scene made Kang Hongwen even more surprised and curious. Old Master Fu's attitude towards Wan Yunting was truly exceptional, one could even describe it as respectful.
Then, Wan Yunting sensed something and his gaze landed on Fang Yanxi in the crowd inside, wearing a white slip evening gown. She was like an elegant white lotus, so dazzling and eye-catching.
Wan Yunting smiled and nodded at Fang Yanxi in the distance.
Fang Yanxi, snapping back to reality, saw the man greeting her and nodded in response.
"Then shall we head up?"
Kang Hongwen said, and he and Old Master Fu sandwiched Wan Yunting between them, returning to the second-floor ballroom. Wan Dongming, Ling Wei, and the surrounding magnates followed suit.
"Who is that person?"
At this moment, in the ballroom, some people had not followed downstairs. Now, seeing Old Master Fu and Kang Hongwen escorting Wan Yunting in the middle, with Wan Dongming, Ling Wei, and Fang Yanxi's group returning behind them, it attracted the attention of other CEOs present.
Because Wan Yunting was dressed ordinarily, he stood out like a crane in a flock of chickens. Someone recognized him, "It looks like Wan Yunting!"
"Wan Yunting? What's his connection with Old Master Fu?"
"I don't know..."
Perhaps this question was the doubt in everyone's minds.
"Young Master Han, that kid is not simple. To have the richest man and Old Master Fu personally come down to greet him!"
On a sofa in a corner, Han Yuze was drinking with a few of his lackeys and some socialites. Seeing that scene with Wan Yunting, he raised an eyebrow, narrowed his eyes, and a disdainful smile played on his lips. "Even if he's Du Laifu's grandson, so what? If he opposes me, I'll still take him down!"
His lackeys nodded in agreement. Han Yuze slung an arm around a beautiful socialite's waist. "Have another drink..."
Wan Yunting, Old Master Fu, and Kang Hongwen returned to the sofa and sat down. Wan Dongming, Wang Chulin, Ling Wei, and a group of business magnates naturally sat around them.
Fang Yanxi, however, did not follow. Instead, she sat with other familiar CEOs, but her eyes kept glancing at Wan Yunting, thinking of finding an opportunity to talk to him later.
"Come, Xiao Wan, Old Master Fu, let's have a drink."
Kang Hongwen raised his wine glass. Wan Yunting and Old Master Fu also raised their glasses. The three clinked their glasses and downed the wine. Then, Kang Hongwen asked the question everyone was most curious about: "Old Master Fu, Xiao Wan, how did you two meet?"
"Heh heh, that's a long story."
Old Master Fu looked at Wan Yunting and said with a smile, "Xiao Wan's master saved my life. We met in prison a few years ago!"
"Oh."
Kang Hongwen was stunned. So, Old Master Fu had a connection with Wan Yunting's master.
Now, all the other CEOs around them understood.
After all, when Wan Yunting was imprisoned before, he was just a college student. Even his father, Wan Tielin, in his lifetime, couldn't possibly have had any interaction with Old Master Fu, who was already at the peak of Huadu's business world back then.
No wonder Old Master Fu was so polite to Wan Yunting. It turned out his master was Old Master Fu's benefactor, which made it not strange at all.
"Xiao Wan, you've been causing quite a stir recently. Many people have come to me to complain," Old Master Fu then turned to Wan Yunting and said with a smile.
Wan Yunting smiled, knowing he was referring to the night he directly eliminated Qiao Lao San of Southern City and Du Yuan'an of Western City, taking over three districts of Huadu. Clearly, they had gone to Old Master Fu, wanting him to intervene!
"I'm sorry, Old Master Fu. I acted on impulse and was a bit too heavy-handed. I hope you don't mind," Wan Yunting knew that Du Yuan'an and Qiao Lao San were subordinates of Old Master Fu.
"Heh heh, you don't need to say that."
Old Master Fu waved his hand and said with a smile, "It's the rule of the underworld, whoever has the stronger fist is the boss. It's just that their fists weren't as hard as yours, so I don't blame you. On the contrary, I commend you for taking over three districts!"
In fact, Old Master Fu initially intended to find Wan Yunting to take over his position after he was released from prison. However, Wan Yunting had already taken over the forces in three districts of Huadu on his own, which made Old Master Fu look at him in a new light, deeming him a worthy successor to his benefactor.
Wan Yunting and Old Master Fu chatted with Kang Hongwen for a while. Wan Yunting also kept an eye on Fang Yanxi. Their eyes met from time to time, so Wan Yunting got up and said, "Old Master Fu, Mr. Kang, you two chat for a bit. I'll go over there and say hello to a friend."
"Go ahead..."
Old Master Fu and Kang Hongwen nodded. Wan Yunting greeted his second brother and sister-in-law, then walked directly towards Fang Yanxi. Seeing the man approach, she was delighted. "Why are you here so suddenly?"
Wan Yunting shrugged and smiled, "My second brother invited me, so I came to take a look."
Fang Yanxi nodded, curious, and asked, "Then what's your relationship with Old Master Fu?"
"Oh, my master saved him. We met in prison a few years ago, so we know each other," Wan Yunting said with a smile.
"So that's how it is."
Fang Yanxi nodded. Wan Yunting picked up the wine on the table. "Want to have a drink?"
"Sure."
Fang Yanxi also picked up her wine glass, smiled, and clinked it with Wan Yunting, taking a small sip.
Wan Yunting put down his wine glass, scanned his surroundings, and then asked, "What time are you leaving?"
Fang Yanxi glanced at her watch; it was already ten-thirty. "Around eleven."
"Okay, then let's go out for a late-night snack together later. I've thought of another recipe, and I want to tell you about it," Wan Yunting said with a smile.
"Okay."
Fang Yanxi readily agreed, even more excited about the prospect of spending time alone with him.
"Then I'll go over and tell my second brother and them first. I'll come back to find you at eleven," Wan Yunting said with a smile.
"Alright."
Fang Yanxi nodded, and Wan Yunting left.
The scene of the two was precisely what Han Yuze saw from his corner. He took out a pill from his pocket, his lips curled upwards, revealing a sinister smile.