Chapter 48

Ye Qiu was taken aback, not expecting the security guard to stop him from entering. He couldn't help but ask, "Why can't I go in?"

"Sir, the rules of the banquet state that only those with an invitation, and whose name matches the one on the invitation, can enter. However, your name is not on this invitation," the security guard explained with a smile.

Ye Qiu frowned slightly.

"Forget it, I won't attend the banquet. Let's go back," Bai Bing said, a bit angry, and turned to leave.

"Wait a moment," Ye Qiu called out to Bai Bing, then said to the security guard, "Please give me back the invitation."

The security guard handed the invitation to Ye Qiu.

Ye Qiu took a pen from his pocket, quickly added his name to the invitation, and then handed it back to the security guard, smiling, "Now my name is on it. Can I go in?"

The security guard was bewildered; he had never encountered such a situation!

"Sir, your case is special, and I don't have the authority to make a decision. Please wait here a moment while I consult with my superiors, okay?"

"Alright."

...

On the fifth floor of the hotel, there was a luxurious presidential suite. At that moment, three young men were sitting together, drinking and chatting.

A young man with short hair asked the young man with yellow hair sitting on the sofa, "Youling, I heard that Xiao Qingdi is very arrogant and hard to get along with. Is that true?"

Another young man, wearing earrings, eye shadow, and a red suit, also said, "Brother Youling, I also heard that Xiao Qingdi is very domineering, taking advantage of his brother, Champion Xiao Jiu, to do as he pleases. What if he bullies me? I'm so scared."

"Li Qiancheng, can you stop being disgusting? I advise you, when Mr. Xiao arrives, try to speak less. He can't stand your effeminate behavior," the young man with yellow hair scolded.

Immediately, the young man in the red suit looked aggrieved and said resentfully, "Brother Youling, don't be so mean. I don't want to be like this, but you know, I lacked fatherly love and had too much motherly love growing up. Can you blame me?"

"Li Qiancheng, you being neither male nor female is really disgusting. I suggest you go all the way and get a sex change abroad."

"Brother Youling, you're making fun of me. If you keep this up, I won't talk to you."

"Not talking to me is best; that way, I won't have to be disgusted."

"Yingyingying... Brother Hao, look, Brother Youling is bullying me." Li Qiancheng complained to the young man with short, spiky hair.

The young man with short hair smiled and said, "Youling is just joking. Don't take it seriously. By the way, Youling, when is Xiao Qingdi arriving?"

Feng Youling glanced at his watch and said, "He should be here soon."

"Xiao Qingdi is almost here, but why hasn't Wang Xuan arrived yet?" The young man with short hair frowned.

Feng Youling laughed and said, "Brother Hao, you don't know. Young Master Xuan is probably crying at home."

"Why?"

"Because the woman he likes has caught Mr. Xiao's eye."

"Are you talking about Bai Bing?"

Feng Youling nodded and said, "Young Master Xuan has had a crush on Bai Bing for a long time but hasn't found the right moment to confess."

"I've seen Bai Bing once; she is indeed very beautiful. To be honest, even I was a bit moved. However, since she's the one Mr. Xiao Qingdi likes, she's out of our reach. I hope Wang Xuan understands this to avoid trouble."

Feng Youling laughed and said, "Young Master Xuan still can't let go. For someone of our status, women will come running with just a finger snap. Why cling to one tree and give up the whole forest, especially when that tree is out of reach?"

"Exactly, anyone who touches Mr. Xiao Qingdi's woman is dead." The young man with short hair then asked, "By the way, Youling, is Xiao Qingdi easy to get along with?"

"Well, from what I know, Mr. Xiao is actually quite easy to get along with and is very good to his people," Feng Youling said. "When I went to the capital last time, Mr. Xiao even invited me to a club. Brother Hao, you don't know, the women in that club are all top-notch, not only beautiful and well-figured but also provide excellent service. I still can't forget it. I'll take you there if you have the chance."

Li Qiancheng interjected, pinching his fingers, "Brother Youling, I want to go too. Can you take me next time?"

"Get lost, you freak." Feng Youling glared at Li Qiancheng.

"Brother Youling, you're being mean. You actually told me to get lost. I, I'll roll for you!" Li Qiancheng said and really rolled on the ground, making Feng Youling and the young man with short hair laugh.

Then, Feng Youling said, "It's getting late. Let's go down to welcome Mr. Xiao. We don't want him to think we're deliberately neglecting him when he arrives. That wouldn't be good."

"Youling is right. This time, we must treat Xiao Qingdi well. If he backs us, our families could become top-tier aristocrats," the young man with short hair said ambitiously.

"Let's go!"

Feng Youling stood up from the sofa, but at that moment, there was a knock on the door.

Feng Youling paused and shouted, "Come in!"

The door opened, and a security guard walked in, respectfully saying, "Young Master Feng, there's something I can't decide and need your instructions."

"What is it?"

"Here's the situation: a guest at the banquet has added his name to an invitation that doesn't have his name on it. I'm not sure if I should let him in," the security guard said, handing the invitation to Feng Youling.

Feng Youling opened it, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Is this Ye Qiu with Bai Bing?"

"Yes."

"How old is he? What's his relationship with Bai Bing?" Feng Youling asked quickly.

The security guard replied, "He looks to be in his early twenties. He and Miss Bai are very close, like a couple."

"I investigated, and Bai Bing hasn't had a boyfriend since returning to the country. Where did this Ye come from?" Feng Youling's face darkened as he asked the young man with short hair and Li Qiancheng, "Have you heard of this person?"

"Never heard of him."

"He's probably not a big deal."

Feng Youling said, "Mr. Xiao will propose to Bai Bing later. To avoid any trouble, we can't let this Ye Qiu in."

"I'll go tell him," the security guard said.

"I'll go myself since I'm going to pick up Mr. Xiao anyway." Feng Youling finished and led the young man with short hair and Li Qiancheng to the hotel entrance.

...

At the hotel entrance.

Bai Bing was getting impatient and frowned, saying, "Why hasn't the security guard come back?"

Ye Qiu smiled and said, "Let's wait a bit longer. He should be back... there he is."

Bai Bing quickly looked up and first saw Feng Youling walking in front, followed by Li Qiancheng and the young man with short hair, with the security guard trailing behind.

"Director Bai, who are they?" Ye Qiu, noticing these people, asked curiously.

Bai Bing had a bad feeling and said solemnly, "They are the Four Young Masters of Jiangzhou!"