218 Table Hopping @ Table 2 (1/2)
”Boss is leaving the thirteenth floor now. Hmm…I think she is heading to the top-floor suite.” Hanzo made sure the update he passed unto Rentao was real-time.
”Copy that. I will inform Young master Yuvin about that right away.” Rentao promptly replied as he let his eyes search for Wang Yuvin and Europa in the vast sea of people.
Soon when he caught sight of the uncle and niece duo, Rentao politely excused himself from table ten. Chairman Qin just nodded his head, a sign that Rentao was now allowed to go. Rentao then slightly lowered his head down, said his thanks and walked away from the Qin family.
”I don't know what is happening but it seemed like Reiji is up to something. The waiter who served us… isn't he Reiji's right hand and assistant?” Chairman Qin said before he took a sip from his cup of Gyokuro tea.
”You are probably right about that, Father.” Qin Sho responded as he fixed his eyes on Rentao.
”Hmmm… Reiji probably does not want us to worry about her so she decided not to involve us to her personal affairs.” Chairman Qin sounded slightly bitter yet greatly concerned at the same time.
”Honestly, I do not know whether I should feel touched or offended by her decision.” Qin Sho heaved a sigh as he put his arms across his chest.
”But since you pointed out that the waiter is her assistant, Father. I now wonder if the female server who offered wine and champagne earlier was Reiji…” Qin Sho said as he roamed his eyes in search for Wang Reiji whom he thought was still inside the banquet hall disguising as a waitress.
Though he hated to hop on from one table to another just to entertain people like they were his esteemed guests, Wang Yuvin had no choice but to put his best smile on and danced to the society's tune1. Right after leaving table 10, Wang Yuvin, together with Europa, strode to table 2 which was being occupied by a high ranking military official and his family.
”Good evening, esteemed guests! In behalf of the Wang Family, please allow me to welcome you to Oriental Europa. Also, I would like to take thank your family for attending this night's masquerade ball.” Underneath the long nose black venetian mask Wang Yuvin was wearing, a smile painted on his face.
”Good evening, esteemed guests.” Europa said, shying away from the guests, hiding behind her uncle's back.
”Actually, we should be the ones thanking the Wang family for inviting us! Tonight's masquerade ball is a feast of color and elegance! Everyone looks stunning with their perfect choice for gown and suit.” The matriarch of the family seemed really excited to start a conversation with Wang Yuvin.
However, the head of the family seemed unimpressed with Wang Yuvin that he did not even bother himself to look at the young master and his lovely niece.
Surprisingly, Wang Yuvin seemed not to mind the indifference he was getting from the man. In fact, he was okay with the patriarch's cold treatment towards him. He did not want to associate himself or their family to anyone who attended the party. They did not wish to depend on other family's capability for they were more capable than anyone. Well at least, according to Qin Rong, his trusted source, who had been living in country since the day he was born.
”Oh, My! How rude of me! I almost forget to introduce myself and our family. I am Tan Meixiang, and this handsome man here is my husband Lieutenant General Tan Jingguo. The lovely maiden here is my eldest, Tan Jiao and my youngest is Tan Guowei.”
Staring at the matriarch, Wang Yuvin observed that her eyes sparked with pride every time she mentioned the surname Tan. Well, he cannot blame her for being proud of her husband's position in the society. Also, Wang Yuvin understood where the patriarch's aura of superiority came from. He was a high-ranking military officer thus so he thinks highly of himself. However, Wang Yuvin had no plans of yielding himself to him or to anyone.