chapter 2.1

Due to Gu Ye’s arrival, the most inconspicuous corner of the banquet venue became the most eye-catching place.

Qiao Yang gave Liang Wei a quick glance, then he stood up slowly.

He looked at the crowd of guests who were looking over, then gave a slight bow and smiled apologetically.

Then he lifted his head and met with Gu Ye’s cold eyes, he said with a smile, “Hello President Gu. My apologies, my brothers just wanted to say hello that’s all. Don’t take offense[1].”

“In addition, congratulations on being elected as the president of the Chamber of Commerce. Please lend me some guidance in the future.” Qiao Yang gently raised his glass and made a ‘clink’ gesture in the air.

Then he continued to place the rim of the wine glass against his lips, the slender white neck tilted back slightly into a beautiful arc, his Adam’s apple moved exquisitely as he drank, and half a glass of red wine was soon gone.

His movements were gentle and slow, without losing his elegance, and after putting down his glass he smiled lightly at Gu Wei and the people around him.

The people watching them were stunned at the combination of his gentle demeanor and elegant words.

Within this circle of ‘silk pants’[2]–young masters, Qiao Yang was the hedonistic third son of the Qiao family.

It was said that he was haughty and arrogant, he considered everyone else beneath him.

So who was this calm, simple and elegant, refined and courteous, handsome young man in front of them?

Qiao Yang has a pair of long and slender phoenix eyes. Those eyes would bend into two crescent moons everytime he smiled. It was possible to get a glimpse of those glimmering dark eyes behind those narrow squints.

The little young master, who had never been exposed to society[3], was originally born with good facial features, his face was like a crown jade[4], red lips lined over the pearly white teeth[5]. When he smiled, his entire person seemed to be shining brightly and handsomely like the sun. Where was the arrogance?

There were some whispers among the guests:

–“This is Qiao family’s third young master? Isn’t it said that his character is not very good and is ill-mannered? It doesn’t look like it.”

–”They’re all rumors, so who knows what’s true or not. However, the people at his table are all children who would give their family headaches.”

–”This child from the Qiao family just came back from studying in the United States not too long ago. He still doesn’t know the people in our circle yet, don’t be led astray by Liang Wei and them.”[6]

–”Exactly, his two older brothers are both very excellent. The third-born shouldn’t be so bad either.”

Liang Wei and the others who were originally waiting to see a good show, but now their eyes widened in shock and astonishment, Is this Qiao Yang?

Gu Ye had only met Qiao Yang once, when he was having dinner with friends at the hotel the other day. He unexpectedly rushed over and called out, “Gu Ye, you and I are completely incompatible. Let me see less of you in the future.”

It was simply ridiculous and stupid.

But, they were all people in the same circle, and their families collaborated in the same business ventures and interests. Even if he hated it, they still had to pretend to get along on the surface.

On an occasion such as today, if Qiao Yang was making trouble like last time, it would not make anyone’s face look good. In the few steps he took to walk over, he had already figured out several ways to deal with it.

But the person in front of him… just congratulated him?

Gu Ye watched him finish his wine thoughtfully, and returned his compliment with a smile of his own, “It is an honor to get a congratulation from Young Master Qiao, many thanks. Do you have anything else, Young Master Qiao?”

Qiao Yang took a step back and lifted his hand in a ‘please’ gesture, “No, No. You’re busy, you’re busy.[7]”

Gu Ye nodded slightly to guests around them, then he turned around and left gracefully. It also took away the curious looks from the banquet hall that had swept over.

The little play did not make the slightless wave on the banquet hall.

That’s it?

Liang Wei and other people sitting at the same table shared the same reaction.

Liang Wei, who was waiting for Qiao Yang to make a fool of himself, was very disappointed.

He thought that Qiao Yang would be like last time, pointing at Gu Ye and screaming madly, “Get away from me, don’t show up in front of my face.”

If Qiao Yang started a ruckus when S city’s political bigshots in the business world were gathered here, not only would the Qiao family lose face but Gu Ye’s face would also not be as glorious.

His background was also that of a young master from a rich and influential family. Liang Wei and the others were idler and just engaging in pleasure and good times[8].

They grew up under notoriety circumstances, thus their characters gradually turned vile.

They learned that Qiao Yang, the third son of the Qiao family, who had just returned from study abroad in America was not very capable. However, his character was unhinged and arrogant, talking big everyday that he would inherit the Qiao Corporation one day.

Pei! If Qiao Yang could inherit the Qiao Corporation one day, then Liang Wei felt that he could be president of the country.

As a result, Liang Wei and the people at the table took advantage of Qiao Yang’s personality, sometimes they would praise it, sometimes they would step on it, everyone excitedly spurred him on. Then watch in amusement as he ‘dances’ around like a monkey.