"Do you know the kid talking to Luo Meixiang?"
Nie Hongchen looked at Lin Beichen, his eyes filled with a cold glare.
"This person seems unfamiliar, not like he's from around here, right?"
The crowd exchanged glances, all showing embarrassed expressions.
Even though Lin Beichen wasn't dressed particularly well, his bearing was truly exceptional.
These people could stand firmly at the top of Xiang Island's entertainment scene, certainly because they had fallen into the trap of money and desires ran rampant, but they still had the necessary discernment.
At a glance, Lin Beichen didn't look like a waiter.
When they mentioned Lin Beichen's name, it surely would ring a bell.
The downfall of the Zheng Clan and the death of Master Zhou were directly related to Lin Beichen, but they had only heard the tales without seeing the man himself.
Everyone knew of an expert named Lin Beichen whom they should never provoke; their families warned them repeatedly that provoking him could even implicate their families.
However, everyone tends to have a fluke mentality.
In such a vast Xiang Island, why would they happen to encounter Lin Beichen among millions?
Therefore, the majority had only heard of Lin Beichen but didn't know who exactly he was.
The only ones who truly knew Lin Beichen's face were those at the birthday meeting that day.
Additionally, there were cultivators who went to watch the battle at Jiulong Mountain.
Xiang Island isn't big, but it has a population of millions.
The upper circles are even smaller, but each has its own rules.
Everyone knows their boundaries and wouldn't interfere with each other.
The group following the Zheng Clan had already fallen with them.
There were initially a few people who could attend Nie Hongchen's banquet, but Nie Hongchen avoided suspicion and didn't invite them.
For various reasons, few on this cruise knew who Lin Beichen was.
Yet, although they didn't recognize him, there was someone on site who did.
Yuan Yanan.
The crowd turned their gaze toward Yuan Yanan.
"They are my classmates."
Yuan Yanan's face was extremely pale.
Luo Meixiang's enthusiasm toward Lin Beichen caught even her by surprise.
If she had known about Lin Beichen's connection, she wouldn't have come with Lu Zhengxu.
Although Luo Meixiang wasn't in the entertainment circle, her influence there could easily elevate someone to stardom.
She could completely leverage Lin Beichen and Luo Meixiang's resources to acquire a distinguished status.
By then, when she met Nie Hongchen again, she wouldn't have to be so humble; she could walk tall and respectable.
In fact, because of her relationship with Luo Meixiang, Nie Hongchen wouldn't threaten her but rather seek her favor.
Realizing this, Yuan Yanan felt full of resentment towards Lu Zhengxu.
"A student from Huadu University dares to know Luo Meixiang?"
Nie Hongchen's expression turned icily cold.
Just a mere student, how could there be a connection with Luo Meixiang?
What of Huadu University?
Let alone Huadu University, even students from Imperial Capital University have to serve him.
"Young Master Nie, look at Luo Meixiang's fawning demeanor—just a student from Huadu University, and she's acting like she's never seen a man before, throwing herself at him. It's a disgrace to our entertainment circle."
Zhao Yilian watched coldly from the side, fueling the flames.
She always disliked Luo Meixiang.
They were all new wealthy entities in the capital circle, so why did Luo Meixiang stand above her?
Whenever outsiders mentioned Luo Meixiang, she received endless praise, while comments about herself, although polite on the surface, always carried a hint of disdain.
In any circle, whenever Luo Meixiang was mentioned, eyes lit up, and even within the performing arts circle, many compared themselves to her.
What was there to compare?
She had classic songs, successful film roles—what did Luo Meixiang have?
Luo Meixiang was just a brat relying on her family's aura. Why was she always the one others favored?
She admitted that to gain resources over the years, she had done things to sell herself out.
But who could guarantee Luo Meixiang hadn't done the same?
Luo Meixiang always played the innocent, but who knew her true private life?
She might be more chaotic than herself.
Nie Hongchen seemed entranced by Luo Meixiang, whereas she, having already offered herself, was completely unappreciated.
"Hmph!"
In Nie Hongchen's eyes, a furious fire burned as he abruptly pushed Zhao Yilian aside and walked towards Lin Beichen.
Zhao Yilian noticed, the corner of her mouth curling into a sinister smile.
Lu Zhengxu pointed at Yuan Yanan's nose, cursing her out.
"You wretched woman, are your classmates looking for death? Daring to steal a woman Young Master Nie fancies! If things blow up, you won't even know how you died!"
To curry favor with Nie Hongchen, he had gone to great lengths and thought he found a chance, only to nearly fall on his face.
Yuan Yanan's face was pale, cold sweat dripping.
Nie Hongchen approached with anger in his heart, imposing in aura.
He was the center of attention at the entire venue; his movement drew all eyes.
Luo Meixiang was chatting with Lin Beichen when she suddenly sensed the attention and paused slightly.
Luo Meixiang turned to see Nie Hongchen's frosty stare.
"Do you have something to say?"
Luo Meixiang hesitated for a moment, a fleeting hint of indecision crossing her mind.
Nie Hongchen had been pursuing her, but she felt indifferent towards this scion from the mainland.
Despite being rooted in different regions, she knew quite well about this young master's notorious style.