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My beautiful CEO wife-Chapter 138: The Fahrenheit Family (Vote for Recommendation)
Chapter 138: Chapter 138: The Fahrenheit Family (Vote for Recommendation)
Hua Shanjiu was extremely angry in his heart, but at such a time, he dared not burst out. Seeing Xiao Zheng and others already heading to the second floor, he could only follow behind, full of frustration.
The bosses from Zhonghai City and their bodyguards, upon seeing Hua Shanjiu, could not help but reveal a trace of amusement at the corners of their mouths. Evidently, Hua Shanjiu’s behavior just now seemed rather comical to them.
This only served to irritate Hua Shanjiu even more.
"Just wait, you’ll get yours!"
Hua Shanjiu swore to himself internally.
It wasn’t long before everyone reached the second floor. Xiao Zheng looked around and chuckled, "Where should I sit?"
The nearby bosses, upon hearing this question, had a glint in their eyes.
These bosses, as the elites of Zhonghai City, were all cunning. Upon hearing Xiao Zheng’s question, they understood the meaning behind his words.
Where to sit was essentially asking, how should the seating order be arranged?
Who is the boss, and who is the second in command?!
"This Xiao Zheng truly lives up to his reputation of being that monstrous prodigy from back in the day. With just his arrival, he has thrown out such a pointed question," thought all the bosses.
They too had experienced the era when Tianji Sect had dominated Zhonghai. Everyone harbored a sense of caution and fear towards Xiao Zheng.
Luo Qianhua narrowed his eyes slightly, a sharp light flickering within, before chuckling, "Both New Heaven and Earth and Green Gate separated from Tianji Sect back in the day.
And Brother Xiao, you were the Sect Leader of Tianji Sect. No matter from which aspect, you deserve the seat of honor. Therefore, please, this way."
Qing Liancheng also nodded in agreement.
The other bosses listened and secretly nodded their heads as well.
This move was very clever!
First: It highlighted Luo Qianhua and Qing Liancheng’s magnanimity—for outward appearances, Luo Qianhua and Qing Liancheng were leading figures, while Xiao Zheng was but a lone man.
Second: It was meant to make Xiao Zheng look bad.
Consider, if Xiao Zheng, now merely a lone man, was to take the seat of honor as suggested by Luo Qianhua and the others, then he was sure to be mocked for not knowing his place!
And the best response would be to refuse.
However, if he truly did so, then Xiao Zheng would lose all his prestige.
Whether he moved forward or stepped back, both were paths to doom!
"Such a vicious strategy!" Luo Yusheng watched Luo Qianhua with a cold look in his eyes. Without thinking, he knew that it must have been Luo Qianhua who came up with the strategy, as Qing Liancheng did not possess such deep wisdom.
Feeling Luo Yusheng’s gaze, Luo Qianhua simply smiled faintly.
At this moment, everyone’s eyes were focused on Xiao Zheng.
All wanted to see what choice Xiao Zheng would make!
"You’re very thoughtful."
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Xiao Zheng simply smiled, nodded, and without any hesitation or modesty, took the seat above everyone else as suggested by Luo Yusheng, sitting there imposingly, with no intention of yielding!
"Hiss..."
All the local snakes in attendance inhaled a breath of cold air.
This start was extraordinary!
Seemingly ordinary, yet beneath it lay a battlefield-like tension, filled with an atmosphere of gunpowder smoke!
The expressions of Luo Qianhua and Qing Liancheng both turned cold.
But those expressions lasted only the briefest of moments before they plastered smiles on their faces and approached.
Just as the two were about to sit next to Xiao Zheng, he shook his head and gestured for Luo Yusheng and Yun Tianlong to come over, smiling, "You guys sit next to me."
Caught off guard by Xiao Zheng’s gesture, they felt somewhat awkward, uncertain whether to sit or stand, while Luo Yusheng and Yun Tianlong both laughed and said, "Since Brother Xiao has instructed so, we shall sit here."
Completely ignoring Luo Qianhua and Qing Liancheng.
The many bosses, watching this unfold, were no longer gasping in shock but felt that Xiao Zheng was courting death.
They all looked up.
Within this banquet, there were dozens of bodyguards, who, though called bodyguards, had eyes sparkling with sharpness, robust physiques as formidable as mountains, clearly elites!
Some might even be elite veterans retired from special forces units or part of some mercenary organization.
On the other hand, there was Xiao Zheng.
They were just three people!
With only three people, they were nonchalantly making their way through a den of tigers and wolves, unconcerned with anything, displaying a courage comparable to Zhao Yun, which was awe-inspiring.
Qing Liancheng’s eyebrows twitched, a surge of anger appearing in his eyes, but Luo Qianhua grabbed him and signaled him to be quiet, then smiled, "We will listen to whatever Brother Xiao says."
All the bosses nodded slightly.
Luo Qianhua, known for his profound cunning and astonishing schemes, truly lived up to his reputation. In such an environment, he managed to remain calm.
Such a person was a born overlord, undoubtedly capable of building a great empire.
"Right, we’ll listen to whatever Brother Xiao says."
Qing Liancheng suppressed his anger and then, with a smile on his face, sat down together with Luo Qianhua.
Aside from them, Hua Shanjiu, the one who had spoken earlier, was also seated at this table.
Among those present, in terms of status, Hua Shanjiu, although not on par with the few bigwigs at the table, belonged to the Hua Family, a rather significant family in Zhonghai City,
Otherwise, they wouldn’t have had the courage to clash with Tianji Sect in the past, so his presence there was something Xiao Zheng didn’t comment on.
Six people, seated at one table!
Then there were the various bosses and local snakes from all over Zhonghai City.
Lastly, there were dozens of bodyguards standing like javelins, fierce and formidable.
This was the situation at the entire banquet.
It seemed bright with lights and bustling with activity, yet beneath it all, an intense, deathly aura prevailed.
"Hahaha, serve the dishes!"
Luo Qianhua laughed loudly, beckoning the servers.
A variety of exquisite dishes came flowing out like water.
Everyone began to dine.
The atmosphere gradually became lively, even to the point where some bosses went to the main table of the six to offer a toast, all with the hope of strengthening their connections with Luo Qianhua and the others during this banquet.
After all, these two were big shots in Zhonghai City—if one could be remembered by them, it would undoubtedly bring great benefits. Many bosses weren’t invited but had heard the news and mobilized all their resources to get themselves into the banquet, all to network with various distinguished individuals.
Many bosses flattered Luo Qianhua and his peers, with compliments flooding in like a tide.
Luo Qianhua and Qing Liancheng maintained smiling faces, handling the situation with ease and grace.
However, Xiao Zheng’s table was left neglected.
Almost no one approached!
For a moment, it seemed a bit lonely, as if forgotten by the crowd, though Xiao Zheng was, in fact, the main character of this banquet.
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