271 Banquet Party on the Cruise Ship (1/2)
The Hilton Hotel resided on the eastern side of the city. A larger limousine swimming across traffic like a large sleek blackfish pulled to a stop before the hotel. A door boy hurried to open the back seat door and a refined-looking young man in a white outfit emerged.
”He must be an heir of some rich family.” The doorman thought to himself.
”Mr. Chen, do you want us to follow you?” Two men stood beside the young man, both looking serious and stately. One of them was wearing round-shaped glasses. They were Cui Qinhe and Mr. Shi.
Although Chen Fan had kicked all the Zheng family members out of their houses, he had treated their former employees very well. After all, it was these former employees who had kept the company going. Although Chen Fan was the enemy of the Zheng family, none of the Zheng family's employees felt that way. They simply had a change of bosses.
Mr. Shi and Cui Qinhe felt honored to work for the most powerful Grandmaster in China. If Chen Fan was in a good mood and showed them a thing or two about his skill, their cultivation would improve significantly.
”There is no need. You may leave now.” Chen Fan ordered.
”Yes.”
Mr. Shi and Cui Qinhe both bowed slightly and returned to the car.
As soon as Qiu Yilun saw Chen Fan, he complained: ”Boss, where have you been? We have been waiting for you in the hotel for days! We agreed to stick together once we got here, didn't we?”
Liu Xiaojin and Qian Lulu also complained to Chen Fan. Zhou Qinya looked upset and the most indignant. She was convinced that Chen Fan had left the group because he didn't want to share a room with her.
”It's all my fault. I will spend more time with you guys tonight.” Chen Fan surrendered immediately and gave everyone a wry smile.
If Mr. Shi saw his reaction right now, he might fall into utter disbelief. Why did a Grandmaster listed on the Heaven Roll have to apologize to a bunch of teenagers?
Little did Mr. Shi know that Chen Fan was a Curmudgeon who had been alive for over five hundred years and had experienced nearly anything in the world there was for him to experience. He knew that he had nothing to hide before his old friends and therefore, he would lower his guard and act like a normal person. Qiu Yilun and Qi Wangsun were both his best friends in his past life. They had spent over four years together, sharing the same room. Even Immortal Cultivators were mortals once and therefore enjoyed company as much as a mortal would.
Chen Fan had apologized many times before Qiu Yilun finally dropped the matter.
Everyone gathered in Qiu Yilun's room, discussing where to go to spend the last day of the national holiday.
”Qiu Yilun got a few tickets to a fancy banquet from his friends. We should go there tonight.” Qian Lulu suggested.
”What's so fun about this Banquet?” Zhou Qinya yawned.
Her parents' wealth was worth over a hundred million, even her allowance was enough to buy her a BMW mini. As a frequent guest of expensive banquets, she was already sick of them.
”This banquet was different. It was on a luxury cruise. The ship would cruise around the Victoria Bay so that we could enjoy our meal while looking at the splendid view of the bay. There will also be exquisite food and shows to watch on the cruise.” Qian Lulu said longingly.
”Indeed. I have heard from one of my friends that this party was thrown by one of the richest heirs in Hong Kong. Many actors and actresses are going to attend as well.” Qiu Yilun nodded.
His announcement caught everyone's attention.
Movie stars were a rare sight for most ordinary people.
”Wow, you are so awesome Yilun. How do you know someone so powerful in Hong Kong?”
Liu Xiaojin exclaimed with admiration. Even Zhou Qinya was impressed and gave Qiu Yilun an approving glance.
Qiu Yilun cracked a smug smile.
He was bad at almost everything but has a knack for looking for somewhere fun to go. Regardless of where he was, he could always find a friend or two who could lead him to a fun venue.
The promise of seeing a celebrity was too tempting for girls to pass up the opportunity. Therefore they turned down the other two suggestions— street food at Causeway Bay and Science museum at the Hong Kong Technology University—and decided to go to the party on the cruise ship.
In order to match the party's dress code, Qiu Yilun drove everyone to the downtown shopping district. Hong Kong's downtown shopping district was well known for its comprehensive luxury brands.
Qiu Yilun walked into a Chanel outlet with Qian Lulu in his arms. Qian Lulu's face was lit up with excitement, she knew her boyfriend was going to spoil her today. Qi Wangsun quietly browsed a few shops with Liu Xiaojin in tow and finally entered a Parada outlet.
In the end, Chen Fan and Zhou Qinya were walking by themselves.
”Do you need help? You can't wear a hoodie to a party you know.” After a long silence, Zhou Qinya finally broke the awkward spell.
”Sure.” Chen Fan shrugged and said indifferently.
Zhou Qinya knew Chen Fan was rich after seeing him buy the Dharma Artifact for thirty million. She knew Chen Fan could afford to splurge so she led him straight into an Armani outlet.
”Sir, Madam, what can I help you?”
”We are going to a banquet party and we are looking for formal party dress.” Zhou Qinya said.