Chapter 413 - Blue Rose (1/2)

As the banquet went on, the atmosphere became more unrestrained and livelier, with many pairs dancing in the music and weaving through the crowd.

However, not for all people.

At the front area near the stage where people of highest statuses were seated, a certain young man was surrounded by international powerhouses, iconic business figures, and many beautiful ladies from wealthy families.

His glowing silver hair was eye-catching, despite being surrounded by different hair colors of the international guests. His features were not as strong as the Westerners, having more delicate Asian elements. His features were stunningly beautiful and exotic in any race, drawing admiring sighs from men and women alike.

There were a lot of foreigners in the banquet, thus, there was an array of foreign languages that could be heard from various groups. However, the young man could adapt easily and managed to converse with them fluently.

”Young Master Lu Yin Ze, it is the first time I've come to C country's capital. I am honored to meet you,” one of the foreigners spoke in English with a London accent.

A soothing voice with courteousness replied in the same language. ”Likewise.”

”I've heard a lot about the legendary families in this country. And these four families all ranked at the top ten of the world's wealthiest families. There are rumors that the competition is quite strict. I don't know if the Lu family was close to the Tang family?” another foreigner asked.

Some of the domestic powerhouses gave scrutinizing gazes to the foreigner who just asked.

Maybe the foreigners were not clear, but it was true that the competition of the four legendary families was a bit tight. After all, although C country's market was big, the domestic cake had to be divided between these families, and there were also other strong competitors aside from them. However, on the outside, the four families wanted to show to the public that they were under a harmonious ceasefire and that no one would go beyond their bottom lines. It was to suppress other competitors from jumping up as an oriole that stalks the cicada.

So no one dared to ask whose family has an alliance with another. And those people who misspoke or brought up any scandal regarding the four legendary families, they disappeared from the circles discreetly. In worst scenarios, their family name might disappear from the registry.

If one of the legendary family sought to fight another, it would start an all-out war in the business industry and affect other industries as well which the four families invested in. Then, the country's economy would greatly be affected by the movements. The stock market would be unstable, the national government would be forced to step in, and the domestic market would be in chaos.

Everyone's interests would be harmed to some extent.

That was how great the influence of each family had.

The people in the business industry understood that. Thus, they only stood neutral between the four families, hoping to keep the ideal state. If they needed something out from a certain family, they would seek a deal discreetly, a win-win temporary contract, especially the huge companies outside who remained neutral.

A certain CEO who was quite close and had various business dealings with the Lu Empire replied.

”This sire's question is a bit funny. It is not only the heir of the Lu family who attended the event. Even the Eldest Young Master of the Guan family is here, and the heiress of the Xiong family. It is natural to say that the four families are very familiar to each other. Isn't that right, Young Master Lu Yin Ze?”

Lu Yin Ze smiled politely. ”Mr. Xin is right. We, the four families, support each other mutually. So it's natural to attend the event.”

Lu Yin Ze's smiling face was soft, however, his meaning was clear. The Lu family was not attending the banquet because of some kind of alliance with them, they attended the event because it was 'etiquette'. The prying thoughts should go away.

The foreigners who lacked an understanding of the relationship of the four families stopped their questions about the legendary families and changed the topic of conversation.

Lu Yin Ze was smiling softly the whole time, politely answering their questions one by one.

Then one beautiful lady finally could not help it and raised her lovely voice amidst the overpowering voices of men. ”Young Master Lu Yin Ze is truly exquisite. A lot of young girls must have fallen for Young Master. I am afraid Young Master is not single anymore?”

This question made everyone stop.

The business talk was suddenly gone and the atmosphere changed into something else. Men and women alike glanced at the beautiful face that could make any gender stop in their tracks to admire the beauty.

This handsome young man... Did he had a...lover?

Of course, he should have one! There was no doubt about it! Or else, it was a waste of a beautiful face if was not a Casanova!

Lu Yin Ze blinked innocently. He was taken aback at the question which popped out of nowhere. This was the first time someone was so straightforward to ask about his love life in a formal event.

His love life?

”Heh...” The corner of Lu Yin Ze's thin lips rose and a bitter smile formed. Could he even call that 'love life'?