Downstairs, everyone avoided Er Zhu as if he were a plague. Li Mei paced anxiously, her heart growing more unsettled with every step. Only Er Zhu sat calmly on the sofa, as if he hadn't offended a powerful figure.
"Mei Jie, please sit down. I'll be fine," Er Zhu said, waving his hand calmly at Li Mei, who was on the verge of tears from worry.
"Alright, then make sure you speak with Young Master Qin properly later. It won't be good for you to offend him."
Seeing Er Zhu's composure, Li Mei felt somewhat at ease but couldn't help but remind him a few more times.
Er Zhu didn't reply, merely taking a calm sip of red wine. The wealthy magnates around him, assuming Er Zhu was unaware of Qin Chu's background, watched him with an air of amusement, as if anticipating a show.
"Ugh... Young Master Qin... save me..."
In just a few minutes, as Young Master Liu was about to collapse, he saw Qin Chu slowly walking over. Young Master Liu, enduring the pain, struggled to crawl towards Qin Chu.
However, Qin Chu didn't even glance at him. His eyes were fixed intently on the composed Er Zhu.
This was the first person who dared to offend him and not flee, yet remained so calm!
No wonder he was appreciated by Elder Fang!
"Did you injure my friend?" Qin Chu tapped the coffee table with his fingertips, his voice chilling as he spoke. Er Zhu remained silent, his gaze calmly fixed on him.
The temperature in the air seemed to drop significantly, causing goosebumps to erupt. Everyone held their breath, watching the two men exchange glances.
"You can't afford my woman!"
The same words were uttered again. Qin Chu's fist tightened, a cold glint in his eyes, yet his expression remained impassive.
"In the entirety of Hua Bei City, there is no woman I cannot afford!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Chu flipped the coffee table, red wine spilling across the floor, leaving the surroundings in disarray!
Li Mei's face turned ashen. She was so terrified she didn't know what to do. At that moment, Er Zhu pulled her into his arms. As Li Mei fell into his embrace, she saw Qin Chu's hand reaching out.
"Heh, you've got some skills. Then I'd like to see just how strong you really are!"
Barely managing to miss his target, a flicker of surprise crossed Qin Chu's eyes. With a wave of his hand, over a hundred bodyguards instantly charged in!
All the guests retreated in unison, their gazes towards Er Zhu filled with even more disdain, for the outcome seemed predetermined!
"Young Master Qin, what are you doing?" Just as the bodyguards were about to rush forward, an aged voice called out from a distance. Seeing Elder Fang, Qin Chu looked up and bowed respectfully to him.
"Grandpa Fang, I merely wanted to befriend his female companion, but I didn't expect this gentleman to lack decorum!"
Qin Chu spoke subtly, but everyone present understood. Elder Fang's expression darkened.
"Young Master Qin, Er Zhu is a distinguished guest I invited, and Miss Li is Er Zhu's sister-in-law. Your actions are tantamount to slapping my face, Fang Mou."
Elder Fang did not back down, lightly patting his own cheek, a cold glint in his eyes.
The Qin family had suppressed him for over ten years, and he had endured in silence all these years. But now that Er Zhu was here, he no longer wished to hold back!
A hint of shock flashed in Qin Chu's eyes. He had assumed Er Zhu had bought an invitation to enter. He hadn't expected him to be Elder Fang's esteemed guest!
Moreover, judging by his reverence, he was someone Elder Fang greatly admired!
"Oh, and your Qin family has been wanting that medicinal cuisine recipe, right? That recipe belongs to Er Zhu!"
"Also, you must have heard about what happened to the Yang family a few days ago. It was Er Zhu who acquired the Yang family!"
Elder Fang's eyes darted around as he revealed all of Er Zhu's identities. Each word struck like a tidal wave, drawing everyone's attention to Er Zhu.
"My heavens, so he's that Wang Er Zhu!"
"They say the medicinal cuisine he developed is not only delicious but also has health-conditioning effects!"
"Indeed, and one serving of medicinal cuisine can sustain a five-star hotel. It's simply incredible!"
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The guests chattered and gossiped, while Young Master Liu, still on the ground, and Cheng Liang, who was peeking from the second floor, were stunned!
They had initially thought he was just a nouveau riche from a small town, but they never expected him to be so capable!
And the matter with the Yang family, though the Yang family had declined, acquiring them still required a substantial sum of money!
Let alone them, even Qin Chu might not have been able to easily produce that much money!
"If Young Master Qin still intends to cause trouble for Er Zhu, then you are going against me, Fang Mou!"
Seeing no change in Qin Chu's expression, Elder Fang stood before Er Zhu, spreading his arms like a hen protecting its chick.
Qin Chu's face darkened to the point where it looked like water could drip from it. For the first time, he took a careful look at the young man before him.
Elder Fang's words were like heavy hammers striking his heart, forcing him to look at this young man with new eyes!
Especially the matter of cooperating on medicinal cuisine, which had been the most difficult challenge for the Qin family. His grandfather had even declared that whoever succeeded would be rewarded with the position of Qin Corporation's General Manager!
He indeed had the capital to be arrogant!
"I apologize for the intrusion!" After a long pause, Qin Chu gave a slight bow, uttered these words, and turned to leave.
Upon hearing this, the entire venue erupted. They had never heard Qin Chu apologize before; it was more astonishing than red rain falling from the sky!
However, it was understandable. With the medicinal cuisine recipe in hand and Elder Fang's backing, Qin Chu indeed had no choice but to back down.
"I'm sorry, Er Zhu. I should have come sooner."
After seeing Qin Chu off, Elder Fang bowed deeply to Er Zhu with an apologetic expression. A hint of panic even flashed in his eyes.
Others might not know Li Mei's importance in Er Zhu's heart, but he saw it all too clearly!
If this Qin Chu had truly succeeded, Er Zhu could have destroyed his Fang family!
"Miss Li, do you know who else at this banquet belongs to Qin Chu? Point them out, and I'll have them thrown out!"
Seeing Er Zhu remain silent, Elder Fang's eyes flickered, and he suddenly thought of something. He then respectfully inquired of Li Mei.
"That person," Li Mei pointed at Young Master Liu, who was still writhing on the ground, "and there's someone upstairs named Cheng Liang. I don't know about the rest." She then pointed in the direction Cheng Liang had fled. Her face was filled with shock.
Er Zhu had only come once, and he had already become famous in Hua Bei City. How capable he was!
Li Mei inadvertently glanced at Er Zhu. Unconsciously, her favorability towards him increased significantly. She could barely conceal it anymore!
"Guards, throw those two out as well, and cancel all cooperation with their respective families!"
As soon as Li Mei finished speaking, Elder Fang issued his orders. Hearing this, the atmosphere in the venue turned tense again, especially for those who had previously mocked Er Zhu.