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"Uh," the fellow forced a smile, having just managed to find a way out for himself. However, he now turned and shot a glare at Qin Yu, clearly annoyed.
He seemed to think that Qin Yu was directing his words at him, trying to use this opportunity to make him apologize.
This was something he absolutely could not allow. It might not seem like much to soften up in front of the mysterious young master, but bowing down to anyone less than his own Qin Yu was out of the question!
Yet soon he realized that he had misunderstood the situation. At that moment, Qin Yu had approached the mysterious man, tugging at his clothes and pointing at himself, seemingly wanting him to apologize.
Upon realizing this outcome, the fellow who had just been drenched in wine showed a strange expression on his face. Could it be that he wanted to take this opportunity to make amends? To resolve their grievances?
Thinking this way made his heart feel a bit touched. Since this fellow was so perceptive, it wouldn’t hurt to take on another disciple in the future, especially since his sister was quite beautiful.
However, just as he was moved by Qin Yu's actions and was preparing to say something, Qin Yu's gestures became even more exaggerated. "If you come to a place like this, you need to keep your composure! How can you be so impulsive?"
Then he turned to the fellow who had been splashed by Yang Xiaoyou and said, "My cousin is attending this kind of banquet for the first time; I hope you can be understanding. This way, we can consider ourselves even."
At least this fellow still had a bit of backbone, stubbornly taking on the issue.
However, having already found his 'way out,' the fellow fell into a daze upon hearing Qin Yu's words.
It seemed like he might have misunderstood something.
After being stunned for a moment, an anger that could burn his heart suddenly flared up within him.
What nonsense about a mysterious young master! What nonsense about background! The one acting all high and mighty turned out to be Qin Yu's loser cousin? And from the sound of it, it was his first time attending such an event?
No wonder he hadn’t seen him before. No wonder he didn’t care about his status and acted like that; it turned out this fellow was just a naive fool trying to put on airs!
Unforgivable!
The torment he had endured during that time, contrasted with the current humiliation, was far greater than the insult of having wine poured over his head by the other man.
Just thinking about it made his fists clench tightly, turning pale as if he might charge forward and strike at any moment.
"Ha ha, very good! Very good indeed!" The man, with a sinister expression, spat out a few words through clenched teeth while glaring at Yang Xiaoyou.
"What’s so good about it? Isn’t it normal for you to slip and spill your drink? Don’t slap yourself in the face so quickly," Yang Xiaoyou replied, feeling somewhat speechless at Qin Yu's blatant undermining of him. He had indeed overestimated the man's intelligence; he hadn’t expected him to lack even this basic awareness.
However, since he had already intervened, he didn’t care much about the confrontation. With a nonchalant expression, he casually dug at his ear and made a sarcastic remark.
Qin Yu, on the other hand, kept tugging at Yang Xiaoyou's sleeve, wearing a look of utter confusion. He had no experience dealing with such situations, while Qin Yao beside him appeared somewhat frightened.
Already irritated by Heart's provocations, the man felt his most humiliating moments being brought to light. Fueled by anger, he was ready to call over a few of his subordinates to confront Yang Xiaoyou.
He knew that even with his status, if he were to actually strike someone here, he would certainly face consequences. But at this moment, he was beyond caring about that.
"Wait a minute, what’s going on here?" At that moment, the handsome young man following Yang Xiaoyou stepped forward with a frown.
"Hu Shao, this has nothing to do with you. Don’t be fooled by this guy! He’s just a country bumpkin attending this kind of banquet for the first time! I know his cousin; their family is the most capable among their relatives. He’s just here to mooch off food and drinks!" The man began explaining while suppressing his anger, clearly wary of Hu Shao.
Under normal circumstances, he wouldn’t bother explaining and would likely just give the other man some face. However, now that he realized Yang Xiaoyou was an outsider, he understood that Hu Shao might have been deceived as well.
Having formed a preconceived notion once before, he now flipped his impression to the opposite extreme; everything that happened to that fellow seemed like mere coincidence or pretense in his eyes.
Yet his comment about mooching off food and drinks made Yang Xiaoyou twitch slightly at the corner of his mouth; it seemed like he had hit a nerve.
Upon hearing his words, the man who had initially tried to get close to Yang Xiaoyou now appeared somewhat doubtful. To be honest, he couldn’t do better than this mysterious fellow himself; if it were him attending such a banquet for the first time, he wouldn’t believe anything either.
However, the way that fellow spoke confidently didn’t seem like a lie. That fellow was clearly someone who bullied the weak and feared the strong; it was impossible for him to act this way unless he was sure he could take advantage of the situation.
Upon hearing such words, the Hu Youth fell silent, seemingly no longer prepared to intervene, instead quietly observing.
For him, subduing that rabid fellow was not an issue, but it also depended on whether it was worth it. If that mysterious individual lacked the ability to handle this mad dog, then it wasn't worth his effort to befriend them.
Seeing that the person he feared most was no longer going to act, the drenched man wore a sinister grin as he looked at Yang Xiaoyou. He then gestured to a few of his companions behind him; without his signal, they would not dare to act recklessly in such a place.
After noticing his gesture, the few who followed him felt somewhat hesitant about making a move in this situation but still steeled themselves and approached.
This scene made Yang Xiaoyou chuckle lightly; since they wanted to escalate things, then let them escalate.
“What’s going on here?” Just as Yang Xiaoyou was about to teach these fellows a lesson, a soft and melodious voice floated over. Although the tone was gentle, it carried an undeniable authority.
Then Yang Xiaoyou saw Liu Lianyue approaching, dressed in a black evening gown that revealed a hint of her fair skin and a deep neckline. Her shoulders were exposed, showcasing her graceful collarbone, and her hair was casually tied up in a bun.
Usually, when this fellow wore her school uniform with a business-like demeanor, she already exuded elegance. Now, however, she radiated an air of nobility and grace that was worlds apart from the boisterous persona Yang Xiaoyou remembered.
At that moment, Liu Lianyue caught sight of Yang Xiaoyou's current appearance and a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes; she hadn’t expected that the usual foodie could look so presentable when dressed up.
“What are you doing here? Uh…” Yang Xiaoyou initially expressed some surprise before realizing that given Liu Lianyue's family background, it made sense for her to attend this banquet if her family was local.
“Hmph! Still pretending? Do you really think I’m deaf or blind? You don’t need to worry about my cousin; this is just the first time,” the man whose hair had begun to tangle from the effects of alcohol pulled out his usual retort aimed at the Hu Youth.
Having already been embarrassed once and seeing Hu Shao's demeanor earlier only reinforced his belief that this fellow was deliberately trying to get close to his cousin to put pressure on him.
His cousin was the biological daughter of the group chairman and the sole legitimate heir; in terms of status, she was on an entirely different level compared to him, who could only rely on others for sustenance.
However, they were still relatives after all; he believed she would still give him some face. This kind of youthful chaos at a banquet could be seen as harmless fun among young people. He felt confident he could handle the situation well.
“Oh, I invited him here.” Just as that fellow continued to ramble on about Hu Shao and added some embellishments…
Liu Lianyue, however, casually dismissed all his words with a single statement, leaving him speechless, his mouth agape in disbelief as if he couldn't trust his own ears.
"Um, so, cousin, what do you mean?" Liu Yan felt a bit dazed, having experienced this mental lapse multiple times. It was as if he were hearing things that weren't there, standing before this country bumpkin and the eldest daughter of the Liu family.
"Do I need to repeat myself? This is my friend, a very good friend. Now, that drink on the gentleman was spilled by you first, right? Apologize." Liu Lianyue calmly glanced at Liu Yan, her tone still soft and gentle.
Yet the undeniable authority in her words grew stronger, seemingly influenced by her time spent with Liang Wuxuan. She knew her cousin's character all too well; usually, she preferred to avoid confrontation, but since they had crossed paths this time, she wouldn't stand idly by.
Confirming her cousin's intentions made Liu Yan's face turn pale. He dared not defy her words; everything he had now was granted by their family, and they could take it back at any moment. His cousin had that power.
He might not care about Hu Shao's reputation, but he had to obey his cousin's orders.
Once he understood her stance, he wore a grim expression and mumbled an apology to Qin Yu through clenched teeth before leaving the venue in disgrace. Clearly, he could no longer stay here without losing face.
This incident would undoubtedly become a laughingstock in their circle.
Meanwhile, Yang Xiaoyou observed the scene with a strange expression. He had always thought Liu Lianyue's family owned a chain of stores and hadn't bothered to investigate which group it was. He never expected that the Blue Moon Group was actually hers.
On the other side, having swiftly resolved the issue, Liu Lianyue shot Yang Xiaoyou a glance and mouthed something that seemed to say "You owe me a favor." At that moment, she appeared to regain some of her original demeanor.
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