Chapter 868 - Hopelessly Stupid (1/2)

Chapter 868: Hopelessly Stupid

Translator: Exodus Tales  Editor: Exodus Tales

With everyone’s eyes following him, Zhang Qingfeng left the podium and came to Tang Xiu as he bowed to shake hands and smilingly said, “I truly didn’t expect Mr. Tang would be willing to honor me with the grace of your visit to my humble abode. Your presence really makes tonight’s charity party flourish! All the blames are on me as I didn’t have time to check the guest list, else I wouldn’t have dared to be this negligent.”

Tang Xiu shook hands with him and smiled. “It’s all right. I’m just here to join in the fun while expressing my gratitude on the behalf of my girlfriend.”

Zhang Qingfeng was full of smiles and he knew that Tang Xiu was just returning the plum in exchange for the peach he had given. With him personally visiting, this gave him enough face. He knew that it was because he had handed over the entire advertising planning of his Zhang Group to Mu Wanying’s advertising company.

‘That is how a man should conduct and behave himself—with integrity!’ sighed Zhang Qingfeng inwardly.

He finally understood why Tang Xiu was able to make his business so big since the character of this young man was definitely worthy of deep friendship.

“You’ve spent quite the expense tonight, Mr. Tang. We shall have a private discussion another day since I have some friends who have a good network and I’m worried that their company doesn’t have an advertising company to cooperate with. I’ll tell introduce them to you and Boss Mu.”

A smile outlined on the corner of Tang Xiu’s mouth as he replied, “No problem. And, I shall express my thanks to you, Boss Zhang.”

“Well, speaking of age, I’m much older than you, but if you don’t reject me, you might as well call me Brother Zhang,” said Zhang Qingfeng with a smile. “Addressing me by Boss Zhang feels like I’m being treated as an outsider.”

“Alright then. But please don’t call me Mr. Tang either, Brother Zhang.” Tang Xiu nodded. “Just call me Tang Xiu or younger Brother Tang. Old Brothers Zhang and Gu always call me such.”

The smile on Zhang Qingfeng turned brighter as he nodded and said, “That’s settled, then. We brothers will get along well later since I can’t talk much with you now due to us holding a photo shoot, Brother Tang.”

“Alright.” Tang Xiu nodded with a smile.

As Zhang Qingfeng walked back to the podium, all the guests of the evening charity gala in the hall, who didn’t know Tang Xiu, looked shocked and burst into commentaries:

“Who exactly is this young man named Tang? To think that he can make Zhang Qingfeng call a break on the auction to come down and personally greet him? Besides, judging from his words, Zhang Qingfeng wants to hand over the advertising of some companies to this young man’s girlfriend? Isn’t this the same as fawning upon him?”

“Zhang Qingfeng’s net worth is not less than 10 billion yuan, yet even he acts very humble to befriend him? What great personage is this young man called Tang, exactly? Who is behind him?”

“Amazing! With just one auction, he literally attracted Zhang Yueming and Gu Changmin to stand up for him. Even Zhang Qingfeng is now currying favor with him. Even those scions from the rich families of Beijing probably don’t have that ability.”

“I feel that he’s rather familiar, but I can’t recall where I have seen him. But seeing how many bigwigs came to flatter him, I’m sure he’s definitely not your ordinary person.”

“If only I were as great as him, then I would’ve been the role model for my generation. It seems that I’ll have an idol in the future.”

“He’s so handsome. His girlfriend must be very happy to find such a handsome and resourceful boyfriend.”

“I know that woman! She’s the First Belle of Beijing, Mu Wanying. Just WOW! This guy is truly awesome. He could even nail such a fairy maiden.”

“Argh… it’d be great if he didn’t have a girlfriend.”

“…”

On the guest table.

Miao Jinlei clenched his fists with a grim face. The envy in his eyes was as though nearly spraying a blazing flame as they glared at Tang Xiu. It was just that he didn’t compete in the bid with Tang Xiu for no reason. He hadn’t ever seen Tang Xiu before and no enmity existed between them either.

But he was jealous because he had already recognized Mu Wanying’s identity, who he had been pursuing for some time, yet she, the most beautiful flower of Shanghai University, didn’t even spare a glance at him. He also brought a female companion to this charity gala tonight, and she was also a flower of Shanghai University that he had just pursued recently. His new girlfriend looked great usually, but was very far away when compared to Mu Wanying in his eyes.

‘Fucking bastard!’ Only at this moment did Miao Jinlei finally recognize Tang Xiu.

He was able to study at Shanghai University due to his uncle, Miao Wentang, who had spent enormous financial resources and used his network to make him a transfer student. This was to make him become friends with Tang Xiu there, and it would be best if he could become his hardcore buddy.

That was the original plan, and he did want to befriend Tang Xiu. After all, he knew that behind him was the Tang Family of Beijing. Befriending a scion with a deep background had many more benefits than downsides. But the sudden meeting and tonight’s conflict swept away all the thoughts he had of befriending Tang Xiu. There was nothing but intense embarrassment and anger in his heart now.

‘Amazing? What’s fucking amazing about it? Is it because he has the shade and shelter of his family elders? You are nothing but lesser than a fart without your Tang Family. I really can’t get what uncle has been thinking. Why on Earth did he want me to befriend this fucking asshole? There are so many other powerful and wealthy families in Beijing and much more scions who are very resourceful as well. With the power and wealth my Miao Family in the Haiqing Province has, they’ll probably be very happy to express their goodwill and make friends with me, no?’

As Miao Jinlei thought up to there, he suddenly slapped on the table and straightly dragged his girlfriend from her chair and headed outside with grim face.

He thought that Zhang Qingfeng, the host of the party, had smacked his face by fawning upon Tang Xiu; hence, he believed that there was no point in him staying any longer. He didn’t need to give Zhang Qingfeng face although his uncle had urged him to come to support Zhang Qingfeng, he refused to heed him anymore.

At this time, Zhang Qingfeng, who had just returned to the podium, looked dark and gloomy instantly. His eyes followed the back of Miao Jinlei and his female companion as they left, while a sliver of anger rushed from his heart into his head.