Chapter 101: The Ultimate Soft Rice King
Chapter 101: The Ultimate Soft Rice King
The Eastern Hotel was also one of Shanghai’s top five-star hotels. The Du Family was a shareholder of the Eastern Hotel, so it was no surprise that the Recovery Banquet was set there.
Li Zian, however, thought of The Peninsula Hotel.
The yoga of the peach blossom spirit in fate, a hundred postures earning praise.
Why was Taozi’s instep swollen?
Yu Meilin parked the car in the underground parking lot. Li Zian got out first and waited for her to change her shoes.
Just then, a silver Rolls-Royce drove over. Its golden Spirit of Ecstasy emblem shone brightly, looking very grand.
Li Zian had no interest in cars controlled by a steering wheel, so he only glanced at it before looking away.
The silver Rolls-Royce stopped. The door opened, and the driver jogged two steps to open the rear door. A man and a woman got out.
Yu Meilin finished changing her shoes and got out of the car. She reached out and linked arms with Li Zian, walking towards the Elevator Lobby.
“Meilin.” A familiar voice called out.
Yu Meilin and Li Zian stopped walking at the same time and turned to look.
Li Zian suddenly felt the world was really too small.
The arrivals were none other than his Father-in-Law Yu Taishan and his upgraded 2.0 version Mother-in-Law Gao Shengmei.
The driver closed the car door. Yu Taishan and Gao Shengmei walked over. Gao Shengmei was holding a large and exquisitely packaged gift box. It seemed they were also here to attend Du Zhishan’s Recovery Banquet.
Whether Yu Taishan and Gao Shengmei looked at Yu Meilin or Li Zian, there was not a hint of kindness in their eyes. Anger and dissatisfaction were clearly visible.
Yu Meilin greeted them: “Dad, Aunt Gao, what are you doing here?”
Yu Taishan snorted coldly: “I wanted to ask you, what are you and this guy doing here?”
Li Zian originally intended to follow Yu Meilin and call him ‘Dad,’ but hearing how Yu Taishan referred to him without any name, he couldn’t be bothered to greet him either.
Yu Meilin said: “We received an invitation from Miss Du. Zian and I are here to attend the banquet. You’re here for the banquet too, right?”
Yu Taishan said: “President Du and I are old friends. Of course I’m coming to his Recovery Banquet. When did you get to know Miss Du?”
Just as Yu Meilin was about to speak, Gao Shengmei cut in: “Meilin, let me tell you, someone of President Du’s status, Miss Du inviting you is giving you face. It’s fine if you come yourself, but why did you bring this guy along?”
Again, ‘this guy.’
Li Zian felt no emotional fluctuation inside, he even felt like laughing.
Yu Meilin frowned: “Aunt Gao, Zian is my husband. Do you think it’s appropriate to say such things in front of us as a couple?”
Gao Shengmei immediately put on a wronged expression: “Taishan, look, how is your beloved daughter talking to me? She’s saying I have no upbringing!”
Yu Taishan said angrily: “Meilin, how are you speaking to your Aunt Gao? No manners!”
Yu Meilin did not talk back, but her eyes were full of stubborn defiance.
“Meilin, let’s go.” Li Zian took Yu Meilin’s hand, turned, and walked away.
Yu Taishan said coldly: “Li Zian, don’t think I’ve forgotten. I still remember you hitting Jiaxing. I’ll settle this score with you sooner or later!”
“You can settle it however you want.” Li Zian said.
Gao Shengmei mocked: “I’ve seen plenty of men who live off their wives, but I’ve never seen one who acts so proud about it. I really don’t know what your daughter sees in that guy. It’s a complete disgrace to the Yu Family.”
Li Zian couldn’t be bothered to argue with her. He held Yu Meilin’s hand and quickly walked towards the Elevator Lobby.
Arguing with Gao Shengmei and Yu Taishan?
Winning the argument wouldn’t make him gain an ounce of weight.
If people saw, they would say he disrespects his elders or is even unfilial.
He looked down on doing things where there was no benefit whether he won or lost.
Yu Meilin, however, looked unhappy.
Li Zian said with a smile: “They’re just a few harsh words, and they’re directed at me. I can take it. It’s not like I’ll lose an ounce of weight.”
Yu Meilin said: “You are my husband. Them talking about you is the same as talking about me. What right do they have to say those things about you?”
She had a strong personality and cared about face, so naturally she couldn’t stand others speaking ill of Li Zian.
Li Zian, on the other hand, was an optimistic, cheerful, and easygoing person. He didn’t get angry easily, and even when he did, it passed quickly. The sarcastic remarks from Gao Shengmei and Yu Taishan had no effect on him at all.
They exited the Elevator, crossed the lobby, and soon arrived at the Banquet Hall where Du Zhishan was holding his Recovery Banquet.
There were already many guests inside the Banquet Hall, all dressed elegantly, chatting and laughing. Outside the Banquet Hall was an open terrace. Through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, one could immediately see the flowing Huangbu River and the guests chatting over tea on the terrace.
Du Zhishan’s Recovery Banquet essentially provided a platform, a platform full of business opportunities and social connections. Among those chatting, who knows who closed a deal, or who met someone they wanted to know, expanding their network. This was also why Yu Meilin wanted to come. She also needed to expand her own network and look for business opportunities.
Li Zian looked around but didn’t see Du Zhishan, nor did he see Du Linlin or Zhong Fu.
People in the Banquet Hall were also looking at Li Zian and Yu Meilin who had just entered. Whether viewed from the front or the side, the couple was a perfect, heaven-made match, naturally becoming the center of attention.
“Zian, didn’t you say you wanted to give Mr. Du the Medicinal Plaster? I don’t see you carrying it. Did you forget?” Yu Meilin, noticing Li Zian’s empty hands, suddenly remembered this.
Li Zian said: “The Medicinal Plaster is in my pocket. I’ll give it to him when I see Mr. Du.”
Yu Meilin glanced sideways at Li Zian’s pocket. His pocket was bulging. She could see a box but couldn’t see the Medicinal Plaster inside. She had never seen Li Zian’s Medicinal Plaster before and was a little curious. She wanted him to take it out and show her, but felt it might be inappropriate. After hesitating, she didn’t say anything.
“Meilin, I didn’t expect to meet you here. What a coincidence.” Someone greeted them.
Li Zian looked towards the voice. It was a man in his early thirties, slightly plump, with a fair face full of smiles. There were a few other people with him, and Yu Jiahao was notably among them.
Yu Jiahao was also looking at Li Zian, his gaze cold.
Yu Meilin also saw Yu Jiahao but didn’t greet him. She only greeted the fair-skinned man: “Hello, President Xie.”
Yu Jiahao leaned in and whispered something into the ear of the man called President Xie.
The man called President Xie glanced at Li Zian, seemingly casually.
Although Li Zian didn’t hear what Yu Jiahao said to that President Xie, he was sure it wasn’t anything good.
The man called President Xie walked over. His eyes were on Yu Meilin’s face, but the corner of his gaze was on her chest.
Yu Meilin’s chest was really large. With no bra under her dress, it was very eye-catching.
Li Zian felt somewhat disgusted inside, but he couldn’t very well do anything about it. He couldn’t just cover Yu Meilin’s chest to stop people from looking, right?
Besides, Yu Meilin was the one who chose to dress like this.
“Meilin, long time no see. How have you been lately?” The man called President Xie said with a smile, the corner of his eyes still on Yu Meilin’s chest.
Yu Meilin said blandly: “Fine. How’s business lately, President Xie?”
“Not bad, getting by. And this is…?” The man called President Xie finally moved his gaze to Li Zian’s face. It was unclear if Yu Jiahao had told him Li Zian’s identity. His eyes held a bit of curiosity and suspicion.
Yu Meilin said with a smile: “This is my husband, Li Zian.”
The smile on Mr. Xie’s face clearly froze for a moment.
A common flaw of men the world over: nine out of ten women they fancy are already married.
Yu Meilin introduced him to Li Zian: “Husband, this is the CEO of Far Road Company, President Xie Jianfei.”
Li Zian gave a casual greeting: “Hello, President Xie.”
Xie Jianfei was waiting for Li Zian to extend both hands for a handshake, but he saw Li Zian only give him a light, casual greeting. Added to the fact that Li Zian was Yu Meilin’s husband and so handsome, the unhappiness he already felt grew stronger. However, in front of Yu Meilin, he couldn’t show it. He just nodded slightly and asked: “Might I ask where Mr. Li works?”
“I don’t work.” Li Zian said.
Xie Jianfei’s face immediately showed a contemptuous expression. A man who doesn’t work? Isn’t that just living off his wife?
Yu Meilin said: “Zian, let’s go.”
She didn’t want to chat with this Xie Jianfei either. Xie Jianfei’s lecherous eyes disgusted her.
“President Xie, you might not know my Brother-in-law. He really doesn’t work. He cooks, takes care of the kids, and serves my Grandma at home. My sister is such a capable person, how could she let her husband go out to work.” Yu Jiahao walked over, a smile on his face hiding a knife, stabbing his Brother-in-law as soon as he arrived.
Xie Jianfei wore an expression of suppressed laughter: “So that’s how it is. Heh heh.”
Heh heh, such a contemptuous laugh.
How could a man who lives off his wife come to a place like this for such a private gathering?
Li Zian just gave a faint smile and didn’t get angry.
Xie Jianfei was slightly stunned, unable to believe Li Zian’s reaction.
Damn, isn’t this the ultimate Soft Rice King?
He can still keep smiling after being insulted like that?
Yu Meilin’s face turned pale with anger. She said furiously: “Yu Jiahao, you are going too far!”
Yu Jiahao said with a smile: “I didn’t curse anyone. How am I going too far? Besides, Brother-in-law really does cook, take care of the kids, and serve our Grandma at home. What’s wrong with me stating the facts?” Then he looked at Xie Jianfei, pretending to be innocent, “President Xie, you be the judge. Did I say anything wrong?”
Xie Jianfei smiled: “No, no. Meilin, you’re in the wrong here. Jiahao didn’t say anything incorrect. Actually, I think Mr. Li shouldn’t be here. He should stay at home.”
Li Zian could tell that this Xie Jianfei was cooperating with Yu Jiahao to make him lose face and be humiliated here.
But before he could make any response, Yu Meilin grabbed his hand and walked into the Banquet Hall.
Yu Jiahao laughed: “Sis, your Husband really isn’t suited for these high-end occasions. Let him go home to cook and look after the kids. That’s what he’s best at. I’m saying this for your own good. Bringing your Husband to this level of banquet really doesn’t look good for your image.”
Yu Meilin didn’t respond. She just kept pulling Li Zian forward, not letting him speak either.
Yu Jiahao laughed even more happily.
That was so satisfying!