novelraw Chapter 361 - 188: 100 Tables on the Bride’s Side, 2 Tables Not Filled on the Groom’s Side—What Now?
Chapter 361 - 188: 100 Tables on the Bride’s Side, 2 Tables Not Filled on the Groom’s Side—What Now?
Huang Lvxie: "Alright, go check out the scene and report back to me once you’ve confirmed. Then I’ll decide what to do."
The girl nodded and quickly ran to Hall No. 1.
A moment later, she returned, panting.
"President Huang, I’ve found out. Hall No. 1 is indeed where Zheng Lihua and Chen Xing are having their wedding, but Mr. Yang is not Zheng Lihua’s friend; he’s the groom Chen Xing’s friend. That groom is actually a ride-share driver, and out of the 10 tables set up, only two are occupied and they’re not even full, while the remaining 8 tables are empty." The female secretary reported.
The groom is a ride-share driver?
That makes sense!
Didn’t Yang Chen say on the phone earlier that he was a ride-share driver too?
There’s a saying often found in period dramas: "Each emperor has his own officials."
Now, with Yang Chen becoming the major shareholder of Haiyalantis, Huang Lvxie is worried his CEO position isn’t secure. He had wanted to invite Yang Chen for a meal to strengthen their relationship, but Yang Chen said he had no time as he needed to drive for passengers, thus never getting the chance to forge good ties.
Now the opportunity has come.
The groom’s side has no friends or family attending, and he’s merely a ride-share driver, which starkly contrasts with Zheng Lihua’s social status, so he’s definitely at a disadvantage.
If the Haiyalantis Hotel side were to give enough recognition to Chen Xing at this moment, allowing him to have some face in front of both parties’ guests, wouldn’t that also please Yang Chen?
With that thought, Huang Lvxie immediately instructed: "Send all today’s gifts to Hall No.1, specifically to celebrate Chen Xing’s wedding joy."
Secretary: "Understood! I’ll take care of it immediately."
Huang Lvxie: "Since the groom’s side isn’t full, I might as well join to make up the numbers. Get things prepared and later we’ll go present a gift. Spend a little money, send some gifts; if we can please Mr. Yang, it’ll definitely be worth it."
Secretary: "But what if Mr. Yang finds out that the gifts are freebies? Will he be unhappy?"
Huang Lvxie thought it over and seemed to realize there was some truth to it.
Using hotel products as favors is worse than doing no favors at all.
"In that case, select some appropriate gifts, and I’ll personally fund a sandalwood dressing box with two bottles of Romanée-Conti to be delivered! Call them and have it sent over immediately!" Huang Lvxie said.
Secretary: "President Huang, you’re really going all out."
Huang Lvxie: "As long as it pleases the major shareholder and keeps my CEO seat secure, it’s just small money."
Secretary: "That’s true. I’ll handle it now and update you once everything is ready."
Huang Lvxie nodded, and the secretary rushed out to attend to the task.
Hall No.1.
The female side [VIP client area], the woman who insulted Yang Chen, Cheng Xinyu, was intently listening to her boyfriend Li Dengfeng boast.
"Nowadays, house prices in Dragon Country are unbelievable; the average price in Hai City is over 70,000 per square meter. The villa I bought in Luoshanji was only over ten million US dollars. Upon returning to Hai City, a regular residence costs over ten million Dragon Coins."
"Recently, I invested in a coal mine; everyone says coal is outdated energy and about to be eliminated, but I don’t see it that way. Over in Europe, where energy is so scarce, having coal is fortunate. Exporting it there will definitely yield huge profits."
"I don’t buy cars, not because I can’t afford them or can’t drive, but because I think they’re too low-class. You see, those who drive sports cars to pick up girls are all second-gen rich, definitely not respected in their families. Those who are truly respected successors are those on yacht cruises at bays. I’m planning to buy a yacht soon, spend two to three hundred million to experience life."
"Lately, my company has been facing difficulties, not because it’s short on money or people, but lacking good projects. The company’s account holds billions, not knowing where to invest them; I’m tormented daily about how to invest these billions."
...
While Li Dengfeng bragged to the people nearby, Cheng Xinyu admiredly said: "Honey, you’re amazing. I’ve always wanted to hear you talk about your work, but you wouldn’t tell me. Didn’t expect you to be this impressive."
Li Dengfeng chuckled and said: "It’s not worth bragging about, just my daily life."
No wonder he’s a big shot returning from abroad; his boasting has even higher flair.
Cheng Xinyu: "Hehe... that’s true. I’ll go for a stroll and look around while you all chat."
With that, Cheng Xinyu started taking selfies with her new Apple phone.
After finishing a nine-grid photo, she switched to video mode and filmed randomly.
"Attending the wedding of the Lihua Furniture Group’s chairman, Ms. Zheng Lihua, today. Look, the bride’s relatives and friends are numerous, aren’t they? Quite grand, right? Now, look at the groom’s side... hehe... I’m dying of laughter; the groom’s just a ride-share driver. Sigh... once again a man has taken a shortcut. Yet, truth be told, people at the bottom of the society would never have a chance to visit such a high-end place if not for climbing up through Chairman Zheng. Have a look at the groom’s relatives and friends, hehe... only a dozen people, not even filling two tables. Laughable."
At this moment, Cheng Xinyu’s camera captured Yang Chen glaring at her.
"So unlucky, how could I even spot this annoying guy while shooting a video? No wonder he possesses no gentlemanly demeanor; turns out he’s a ride-share driver. People at the bottom are indeed uncultured, blocking parking paths yet feeling justified." Cheng Xinyu complained.
In her view, Yang Chen was simply a driver—a nobody.
Compared to her boyfriend’s billions lying in the account with no projects to invest in, Yang Chen was insignificant.
Having seen college students online insult delivery couriers as bottom-tier, she never thought she’d meet someone insulting ride-share drivers similarly today.
Yang Chen immediately got enraged, deliberately saying loudly: "Hmm? How can there be a bitch barking in such an upscale hotel? Whose little bitch isn’t leashed properly, running around barking and defecating? So stinky! I wonder if her smell comes from the shit she drops or the mouth she uses to eat shit! It’s suffocating."