Chapter 324 Birthday Banquet (Part 2)
Li Moying ran over and grabbed his hand, exclaiming, "Master, what are you doing here? Come with me inside."
Xu Siyao felt somewhat displeased upon seeing this, but she didn't show it.
Qin Hao quickly withdrew his hand and said, "There are so many people. If you pull me like this and your dad sees, he'll kill me."
Li Moying: "He wouldn't dare, he can't even bring himself to break Xiao Liang's legs."
Qin Hao was exasperated, and Xu Siyao, standing by, couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this.
Zhao Yongjun and his group looked at each other in confusion, while Xie Cui looked at Qin Hao's retreating figure with some disbelief.
Wait, something had struck her, recalling that Qin Hao had said he ran a roasted duck company, seemingly called Jiangshan Roasted Duck.
Could it be that the Jiangshan Roasted Duck that was all the rage in Jianghai City was his?
Xie Cui knew the name Jiangshan Roasted Duck, but she hadn't made the connection between Jiangshan Roasted Duck and Qin Hao.
Because she thought it impossible for a university freshman like Qin Hao to be so successful.
She hadn't been to school these days, so she was unaware of the events on the school forum.
Before Qin Hao and his party reached the banquet hall, they heard a burst of exclamations ahead.
Li Moying led Qin Hao and Xu Siyao to the main table in the banquet hall.
A few people, both men and women, were seated there, each exuding an extraordinary presence and an air of authority.
Li Jianjun, upon seeing Qin Hao and Xu Siyao, smiled and said, "Mr. Qin, Miss Xu, please have a seat."
The other few looked towards the two, with most gazes lingering on Qin Hao.
Is this the Qin Hao who broke Xiao Liang's legs?
Qin Hao and Xu Siyao sat down, and the banquet hall was essentially divided into two groups: the older generation and the younger generation.
On the side of the older generation, Li Xutian was accompanying them, while this side was mainly Li Jianjun's domain.
In front of this table was a small stage where Zhao Yuying, dressed in ancient attire, was performing a classical dance.
By now, the space behind Qin Hao was packed with people watching Zhao Yuying on the stage.
It wasn't just because she was famous, but also because she was many people's idol.
Jinxiu Group was a behemoth with hundred-billion-dollar assets, which also invested heavily in the entertainment sector
For instance, the media company where Zhao Yuying is signed, Jinxiu Group holds more than thirty percent of the shares.
This was primarily why Jinxiu Group could invite her here.
Zhao Yuying actually detested such occasions. She didn't want to come, but some things were hard to resist.
After she finished her performance, applause broke out.
Li Jianjun stood up and said, "Miss Zhao danced beautifully, thank you for coming to my sister's birthday banquet."
Zhao Yuying smiled and replied, "Mr. Li, you flatter me, it's my honor to be here at Miss Li's birthday banquet."
Li Jianjun replied with a slight smile, "You must be tired from dancing, Miss Zhao. Come and have a seat."
Zhao Yuying came tonight for two reasons: one was to dance, and the other was to accompany the meal.
She nodded slightly, and as she approached the table, her gaze fell on Qin Hao.
She paused with surprise, "Mr... Qin?"
The few at the table were taken aback; they knew each other?
Li Moying and Xu Siyao looked at Qin Hao with a sense of surprise in their eyes.
Qin Hao smiled slightly, "Miss Zhao, please take a seat."
Zhao Yuying sat beside Qin Hao, where Li Jianjun had just been seated.
Li Jianjun was curious, wondering if Zhao Yuying's backer was Qin Hao.
In the entertainment industry, many female stars have patrons, speaking indelicately, as mistresses to influential people who cover everything for them.
Seeing that Zhao Yuying knew Qin Hao made Li Jianjun think this way.
He felt a bit of regret and pity as well; he actually had his eyes on Zhao Yuying and had planned to engage her in a deeper conversation tonight.
But seeing that she knew Qin Hao, Li Jianjun knew that there was no chance for him anymore.
...
Li Moying couldn't suppress her curiosity and asked, "Miss Zhao, you know my master?"
Zhao Yuying gently nodded, "We're neighbors."
"Neighbors?" Li Moying and Xu Siyao's eyes widened.
Zhao Yuying, "Mr. Qin, what are you doing here?"
Xu Siyao quickly interjected, "Didn't you know? Qin Hao is the CEO of Jiangshan Roasted Duck Company and Xinghui Wine Industry's CEO."
Zhao Yuying was momentarily stunned, Jiangshan Roasted Duck? The company that approached me for an endorsement a few days ago?
Why didn't he tell me about this?
She quickly recovered, smiling as she said, "No, Mr. Qin never mentioned these."
Soon the banquet began, and dishes were served one after another.
During the meal, Qin Hao said to Li Moying, "Later, have the kitchen make some more pastries; they're tasty. I want to take some home."
"Pfft"
Li Jianjun almost spit out the rice he had just put in his mouth.
Big brother, what did you come here for today?
Li Moying nodded, "Sure, master. It's someone's birthday, what gift did you bring for them?"
Zhao Yuying, seeing the way Li Moying spoke to Qin Hao, felt a bit surprised; it seemed that Qin Hao had a very good relationship with Jinxiu Group.
Qin Hao, "A painting, one that I painted."
Li Moying chuckled, "Master, you can paint too?"
Qin Hao nodded slightly without further explanation.
During the meal, Zhao Yuying continually observed, noticing something: Li Moying spoke almost only with Qin Hao.
And Qin Hao's expression was very calm, only answering when someone spoke to him.
Even when Li Jianjun spoke, Qin Hao would only respond after being asked a question.
Qin Hao's status seemed very high, even higher than Li Jianjun's from Jinxiu Group; he must have a significant background, right?@@novelbin@@
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When everyone had nearly finished eating and drinking, some people started to walk over to this side.
"Mo Ying, happy birthday, as your brother, I'll drink first," Li Mingzhe was the first to say to Li Moying.
Li Moying nodded slightly, "Thank you, Mingzhe brother."
Li Mingzhe and five or six others then conveyed their birthday wishes to Li Moying.
These were the people Qin Hao had encountered at the hotel entrance before.
At this moment, they were also sizing up Qin Hao, thinking that he must be someone important to be sitting with Li Moying and the others.
Li Mingzhe looked at Qin Hao with a smile and asked, "Mo Ying, who is this gentleman?"
Li Moying introduced, "This is Qin Hao, the CEO of Jiangshan Roasted Duck Company."
Upon hearing this, Li Mingzhe's eyes briefly glinted, then he smiled and said to Qin Hao, "At the entrance earlier, my brother was rude to Mr. Qin. On his behalf, I apologize and I hope you don't take it to heart."
Li Moying was taken aback, then looked at Qin Hao; she was unaware of this incident.
Qin Hao, "Be more careful in the future, others might not be as good-tempered as I am."
...
The people at the table were somewhat speechless, you're good-tempered? How did Xiao Liang's leg get broken?
Probably nobody at this table has a worse temper than you.
Li Mingzhe nodded, then he turned to Zhao Yuying beside him, "Miss Zhao, I've admired you for a long time but never had the opportunity to meet you. May I have the honor of having a drink with you?"
Zhao Yuying politely responded, "I'm sorry, sir, I don't drink."
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