"Mr. Lu Zhengxu, of course, you may speak; you are a person of status."
The security guard politely stepped aside, showing Lu Zhengxu due respect.
Liu Yunxi's face immediately changed; she hadn't expected Lu Zhengxu to have such clout.
With just one casual remark, Lu Zhengxu helped them solve a significant problem.
It's essential to know that tonight's ticket price isn't cheap; one ticket costs millions, and for their group of six, nearly tens of millions in total.
With just a word, the ticket cost worth millions was waived; Lu Zhengxu's power is evident.
What's most crucial is that after doing all this, Lu Zhengxu still appeared so nonchalant as if this was just an ordinary matter for him.
Yuan Yanan stared intently at Lu Zhengxu, with a peculiar sparkle in her eyes.
This is the charm of a mature man in her mind. Compared to Lu Zhengxu, Lin Beichen seemed a bit dull.
Once inside the banquet, the environment and atmosphere suddenly changed, forming a sharp contrast with the outside.
Outside, it was filled with a sense of fashion and frivolity, while inside the main hall, it brimmed with a high-society atmosphere.
Everyone was adorned with precious jewels, exuding wealth, making one feel as if they were in a sea of affluence.
The main characters here might not necessarily be as young and pretty as outside, but their demeanor was extraordinary, obviously people of high status.
"You guys look around; I'll be right back."
Lu Zhengxu took a glass of champagne and mingled among the aristocratic circle, leaving with a cheerful demeanor.
Liu Yunxi and the others, being newcomers and having just experienced some embarrassment, inevitably felt a bit restrained.
On the contrary, Lin Beichen appeared very calm, regardless of the situation.
With Lu Zhengxu gone, he felt even more at ease.
No matter how grand the outside world says tonight's banquet is, for Lin Beichen, it's just a place to pass the time.
Eating, drinking, if not in the mood for alcohol, having some soft drinks, and later maybe catching a concert or a dance performance, and that's just about it.
Seeing the others still somewhat reserved, Lin Beichen helplessly said:
"We're here to have fun; there's no need to care about what others think. As long as we enjoy ourselves, isn't that enough?"
After saying this, Lin Beichen was the first to grab a drink.
"Look quickly, isn't that Luo Meixiang?"
Yan Fuya suddenly exclaimed, pointing at a beautiful woman among the crowd.
Liu Yunxi and the others immediately looked over and saw a dazzling star in the crowd.
In this star-studded banquet hall, she was still a highly conspicuous figure.
Lin Beichen looked toward her and couldn't help being momentarily stunned, hastily taking another look, whereupon he was shocked.
It really was Luo Meixiang.
Why was Luo Meixiang here?
Hadn't she said she couldn't make it to Xiang Island because of family business?
Upon thinking again, Lin Beichen suddenly realized.
Luo Meixiang's family business already spans various regions, and Xiang Island is within their business scope.
It is said that tonight's banquet is a grand event held only once every few years; Luo Meixiang, as the emerging business prodigy invited here, was expected.
The world indeed has such coincidences.
Even Lin Beichen could not help but feel deeply moved.
Tonight, Luo Meixiang wore a gown adorned with diamonds, the elegant garment outlining her slender figure, with the diamonds reflecting light, emitting a starlight-like glow.
In Lin Beichen's eyes, Luo Meixiang was the focal point of the masses.
No matter how other women tried to showcase their allure, they couldn't compare to Luo Meixiang in the slightest.
Even Yuan Yanan paled in comparison to Luo Meixiang.
Isn't this Luo Meixiang?
Liu Yunxi and the others looked surprised.
They had long heard of the university's great beauty, but upon reconsidering, they secretly smiled bitterly.
Though they were at the same university, they were from the Foreign Affairs College, while Luo Meixiang hailed from Huadu University.
The Foreign Affairs College merely basked in the fame of Huadu University.
Strictly speaking, they had no qualification to stand before Luo Meixiang.
Luo Meixiang wasn't a star, yet she surpassed one.
Surrounded by a flock of beauties, not being the leading actress of one company meant being the top star of another.
Even amid this fierce competition, Luo Meixiang remained the most stunning one.
"I'm a fan of Luo Meixiang; today I must get a photo with her."
Yu Mengjie said excitedly.
However, though she said this, she dared not approach.
The few of them stood at a corner of the banquet, appearing like timid children, unnoticed and too afraid to venture forth.
Anyone of those people presented here far surpassed them in fame or wealth.
They managed to enter the banquet hall thanks to Lu Zhengxu's clout; if anything happened, wouldn't they be thrown out?
Thinking of the vastness and dangers of the open sea made them nervous and uneasy.
Though fortuitously entering the hall, they had no place to settle; after the banquet, they didn't know where to stay overnight.
It's heard that not everyone can simply rest at the restaurant; possibly, they might have to endure the cold night wind to return to the hotel the next day to rest.
Though riding the waves of excitement, thinking of tonight's ordeal, they felt a bit discontented.
Among them, Chen Fangzhi remained the most silent, especially when the spotlight shone on him, delivering a forced bow to evade the light.
Lin Beichen, although equally silent, appeared more natural, not flinching away.
Among the group, Lin Beichen behaved like a naïve child, eating, drinking, without a worry.
At this moment, another exclaimed.
Lin Beichen quickly looked over, only to see a floral garden elevator descending at the forefront of the banquet hall with a man and a woman seated upon a flower-laden cradle elevator, as if ethereal elves descending from the sky.
The man wore an all-white suit, despite appearing somewhat mismatched, his towering presence and outstanding demeanor captivated many girls' attention.
The woman, dressed in a seductive Flame gown, revealing not hiding her alluring figure, the dress' subtle slits fostered an exceptionally bold style.
The light struck the woman's face, resembling a sultry Flame enchantress.
Purely on appearance and aura, this woman was no less than Luo Meixiang.
With her appearance, she immediately drew half of the attention away.
"Isn't that Zhao Yilian? How did she come too?"
Yan Fuya exclaimed in surprise, delight filling her eyes.
Zhao Yilian was also a big star, but unlike Luo Meixiang, who gained attention due to her outstanding appearance and business prodigy status.
Zhao Yilian differed; she came from a family of stars, early on capturing attention with several classic songs, later floating in the entertainment world for over a decade, becoming a famous star in film, TV, and music.
After 20, Zhao Yilian transformed from an innocent style to a sultry one.
Typically, female stars undertaking style changes face huge controversy, but Zhao Yilian leveraged excellent film resources and near-perfect acting skills to star in three classic historical dramas, successfully transitioning.
Among new-generation film stars, Zhao Yilian could stand alongside many prominent forerunners.
Lin Beichen glanced at this woman, a trace of puzzlement flickering in his eyes.
In his sleeve, a flash of blue light, and the Red Rope Gourd reappeared in his hand.
The gourd had been damaged, and what he presently held was merely an illusion conjured through memory.
Fiddling with this object, surprise gradually dawned in his eyes.
Originally, a trace of mortal's breath lingered on this item; he had speculated it belonged to the previous owner until now, discovering it matched Zhao Yilian's aura identically.
Moreover, from the moment Zhao Yilian entered, she's been persistently casting glances at Luo Meixiang, her eyes filled with suppressed resentment and hatred.
Could this woman be harboring malicious intent towards Luo Meixiang?
Why would there be such animosity?
Could there be a grudge against Luo Meixiang?