Chapter 272 - Meeting Yu Qianqian Again (1/2)
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
When it was nightfall, everyone drove toward the marina where the cruise was docked. Lu Zhengyu drove a silver Maserati with a sleek profile, befitting its t.i.tle as the queen of sports cars.
The Swan Princess was a large luxury cruise s.h.i.+p with a s.h.i.+p weight of over fifty thousand tons. It can hold up to 2000 people at the same time. There were over 99 sauna spas and over ten cafeterias that served food from all over the world. On its deck was a meticulously cultivated garden of about 450 square feet in size. Beside it was a large swimming pool and a few Imax sized screens. At the center of the s.h.i.+p was a large ballroom that took up over 5500 square feet, the largest ballroom on a cruise s.h.i.+p in East Asia. Many important banquets were booked here inside the Swan Princess.
Everyone was stunned by the opulence on the luxury cruise s.h.i.+p. Even though Qiu Yilun and Zhou Qinya were both from wealthy families, they had never seen such an extravagant cruise s.h.i.+p. The cost of this s.h.i.+p would be worth the combined wealth of both of their parents.
“Follow me, I will take you guys to the banquet hall.”
Pride and arrogance flashed in Lu Zhengyu’s eyes as he led the way toward the banquet hall.
As they walked along the deck, they noticed that despite it being fall, there were many girls wearing bikinis in the swimming pool. All al them had attractive faces, hot and fit bodies. Some of them were as pretty as Zhou Qinya.
“These are fresh meat for the modeling agency. Feel free to talk to them. If you can get them a ticket into the Banquet, they would let you do whatever you want.” Lu Zhengyu said as if he had done that many times. “I mean WHATEVER you want.”
This banquet was hosted by the heir of the Hua Yi Entertainment, and it wasn’t open to the public. The host had only invited celebrities and famous men and women and without an invitation, no one could get into the event even if they were able to get on to the s.h.i.+p. These models had bought a boarding pa.s.s and waited at the deck for any lonely rich heir to bring them in as a companion.
“I’m good. I’m good.”
Qiu Yilun refused the invitation. These models looked tempting enough, however, his girlfriend was right next to him.
Lu Zhengyu looked to Chen Fan was surprised to see the calm expression on Chen Fan’s face. It was as if Chen Fan was already used to things as fancy and gorgeous as these frolicking bikini girls. However, he quickly brushed his surprise aside. After all, how could a lowly mainlander compare to a young lord from the international metropolis of Hong Kong?
Lo and behold, there was a group of bouncers guarding the entrance to the banquet.
Lu Zhengyu walked straight in, but Chen Fan and his friends were stopped by the bouncers.
“We have tickets, why don’t you let us in?” Qiu Yilun asked indignantly.
“I am very sorry sir. Your ticket was just a boarding ticket for the s.h.i.+p, but in order to get into the banquet, you will need an invitation.” A large black bouncer announced.
Qiu Yilun’s face flushed red for making such an embarra.s.sing mishap.
Lu Zhengyu smirked at Qiu Yilun as disdain crawl onto his face.
“I was wondering who they were toget be able to get invited to the Banquet. It turned out that they were just a bunch of n.o.bodies from the mainland.”
Many rich and powerful men and women walked through the entrance and examined the group of teenagers with a strange look. Qiu Yilun hurried to call his friend who got the ticket for him. However, what he heard didn’t please him.
“Come on Yilong. Who do you think I am, Jackie Chan? I can only get you the ticket to the s.h.i.+p, not the banquet. Not even I can be invited to the banquet, much less you. That was Young Lord Nie’s party, and only celebrities and the super-rich were invited and could bring guests to the event.”
When Qiu Yilun disconnected his phone with embarra.s.sment was written all over his face, Lu Zhengyu knew that it was his moment to s.h.i.+ne. Lu Zhengyu clapped his hands to attract the attention of the bouncers. “These are my friends, can I bring them in?”
“Why of course, young lord Lu.” The black bouncer moved out of the way.
Words could not express Qiu Yilun’s grat.i.tude for Lu Zhengyu. Any doubt in his mind evaporated after the latter saved his face at the last moment.
He was indeed an heir of a rich family in Hong Kong.
Both Qiu Yilun and Zhou Qinya were impressed by the mature and reliable Lu Zhengyu. Compared to the Young Lord of Hong Kong, Qiu Yilun and Chen Fan acted like a brash fledgling.
As soon as they entered the banquet, they immediately felt the guests inside were much more prestigious and high profile than that outside.
Every one of them was well dressed. Men wore spiffy tuxedos and women wore dazzling jewelry and painted their face meticulously. Although none of them were particularly pretty, their elegant demeanor spoke loudly of their impressive status in the society. Many of them looked very familiar to the teenagers as they might have seen their faces in movies or Tv shows.
“You guys enjoy yourself, I will have to meet Young Lord Nie first.”
Lu Zhengyu left the group as soon as he entered the banquet.
Qiu Yilun and the other teenagers were not even from Hong Kong, much less belonging to the local elite circle. Therefore, that came off as self-conscious and nervous before the presence of so many influential men and women. However, Chen Fan was unfazed by the fancy crowd. He took a gla.s.s of Champagne from a waiter and started to work on the drink.
Such a banquet was a networking event for people who were involved in a small circle. Without the induction of a member of the right clique, it was very difficult for an outsider to break into the circle.
“That’s fine, we will enjoy ourselves nonetheless.”
Chen Fan said lightly.
“Hey, isn’t that Yun Qianqian?” Liu Xiaojin shouted quietly.
The teenagers looked across the room and saw a beautiful girl surrounded by a large crowd. She was the most popular celebrity of the day, Yun Qianqian.