Warlord: Starting with Subduing Little A Qiao

prom?

Xiao Aqiao looked puzzled.

Where in this kind of setting would it be appropriate to sit down and have a serious talk?

After thinking about it for a while, Ye Bai felt that the idea of ​​holding a dance party was quite good, so he made the decision.

"At that time, we will also invite the consuls of the various foreign concessions and their wives to attend."

Hearing this, Xiao Aqiao vaguely understood what Ye Bai meant.

Firstly, a ball is not as formal as a banquet.

In other words, it's a good time for everyone to talk about things that are usually kept out of the public eye.

Secondly, the timing is just right.

Since the destruction of the Axe Gang, various suspicions about Ye Bai have been rampant.

There are even folk tales that Ye Bai has three heads and six arms.

Now is the perfect time for Ye Bai to make his announcement to everyone.

Let everyone know!

Just who exactly is Ye Bai?!

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Chapter Fifty-Five: The Moments Before the Ball!

Lujiazui in Shanghai.

After seeing off her visiting classmates, Lu Mengping excitedly went to find Wang Xueqin.

"Mom, is the Paramount Ballroom having a Western-style ball? Can I come with you?"

Wang Xueqin was reviewing the accounts at the moment. She now controlled all the expenses of the Lu family, and with all the other miscellaneous tasks, she was never idle.

Hearing Mengping's words, she was also puzzled.

She had only recently learned that the Paramount Ballroom was hosting a Western-style ball.

How come my own daughter, Mengping, found out so quickly too?

Thinking of her daughter's group of shady friends, a knowing glint flashed in her eyes, and she curled her lip in disapproval.

"You heard it from your bunch of shady friends again, didn't you? I told you before, stay away from those people. None of your friends are good people, they're not in the same circle, don't force yourselves to be together..."

Clearly, in Wang Xueqin's eyes, the friends Lu Mengping made were nothing more than hooligans who wanted to climb the social ladder by relying on their daughter.

Seeing that Lu Mengping didn't take it seriously, Wang Xueqin tapped her forehead even harder.

"Look at you, always out in public, what kind of shady friends are you associating with? What's wrong with these people? They even brought up this Western-style ball with you, what are they up to? Are they hoping you'll take them there? Do they think I don't know?!"

"No, no, no, that's not how it is..."

Seeing that Mengping was still explaining, Wang Xueqin became even angrier.

Why hasn't my daughter learned any of my shrewdness?!

This is a classic case of being sold out and then helping the seller count the money.

"The Paramount Ballroom is indeed hosting a ball, supposedly to celebrate a birthday. But they've invited all the high-ranking officials and upper-class people, as well as consuls from various foreign concessions. Your father and I will take you and Ruping to broaden your horizons..."

Just as Wang Xueqin was rambling on and about to launch into a long lecture, a voice suddenly came from the stairs.

"What worldly experience?"

It was Lu Ruping who had just come down the stairs. She had only heard the last few words, so she asked casually.

Wang Xueqin then reiterated the story of the ball at the Paramount, and finally made the final statement.

"You two should dress up nicely and come with me."

As soon as the words were spoken, Lu Mengping was overjoyed.

"Yes, yes, I love dances the most."

In contrast, Lu Ruping, standing to the side, seemed somewhat hesitant.

Why go to the Paramount again?!

That was the place she least wanted to go; it was practically number one on her blacklist.

"Mom, I don't want to go."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xueqin raised an eyebrow, and the corners of her mouth immediately drooped.

"Ruping, you've always been so obedient, how come you've started to act so willful? This ball is a great opportunity to meet many prominent families in Shanghai, you two better prepare yourselves well, maybe you'll even snag a rich husband..."

Seeing that Wang Xueqin was nagging about marriage again, Lu Ruping and Lu Mengping exchanged a glance and then went to their respective rooms.

Only Wang Xueqin's voice remained, still echoing in the living room.

"I'm telling you, you're both so old, why aren't you in a hurry to find someone? You should put some effort into getting into the dance."

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Meanwhile, at the Feng Mansion.

"prom?!"

Upon hearing Feng Jingyao mention the upcoming ball at the Paramount Ballroom, Feng Chengcheng's beautiful eyes immediately lit up.

Recalling Ye Bai's last meeting, she began to mutter to herself.

Why didn't he call me?

"Did I write the wrong number? No, I checked it twice..."

Seeing his precious daughter talking to herself, Feng Jingyao asked curiously at the dinner table.

"Chengcheng, what are you muttering to yourself?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Chengcheng immediately gave Feng Jingyao a vivid account of how her wallet had been stolen.

When she got to the most exciting parts, she couldn't help but wave her hand.

However, Feng Chengcheng subconsciously concealed the last part about leaving her number to Ye Bai.

After all, this was her own little secret, and she didn't want her father to find out...

Feng Jingyao listened quietly to his daughter's story, his eyebrows, which had been drooping, now raised.

Outside, he was a fearsome business tycoon, but at home, he was just a father.

While listening to his only beloved daughter, he also kept serving her food.

"Dad, are you listening?"

Seeing that Feng Jingyao didn't say anything, Feng Chengcheng immediately gave him a push in a coquettish manner.

"I'm listening."

Seeing Feng Jingyao nod with a smile, Feng Chengcheng's eyes darted around, and then she changed the subject with a smile.

"In that case, shouldn't we go and thank them on the spot? Would you please take me to the ball this time?"

Clearly, this statement reflects her true thoughts.

After all, Feng Jingyao had been very strict with her upbringing since she was a child, and he strictly restricted her movements.

Feng Chengcheng was now on tenterhooks, afraid that Feng Jingyao would reject her suggestion.

It was only a few seconds, but at that moment it felt incredibly slow to her.

The next moment, Feng Jingyao across from him looked deep in thought, and then slowly nodded.

"The people attending this ball are all celebrities in Shanghai. You might as well go and get to know them."

Clearly, Feng Jingyao believed that attending the ball might allow him to build connections and acquire resources, which could be helpful for his future.

Upon hearing these words, a surge of joy immediately welled up in Feng Chengcheng's chest.

Fireworks seemed to explode in my mind.

At that moment, only one thought remained in her mind.

She can go to the banquet now.

In other words, she can see Ye Bai again!

Thinking of this, Feng Chengcheng's heart immediately started pounding.

The next moment, she was already thinking about what she should wear to the ball that day.

Recalling her first meeting with Ye Bai, she was only wearing an ordinary school uniform, which contrasted sharply with Xiao A Qiao's radiant beauty...

Feng Chengcheng secretly made up her mind.

We must learn from the experience of last time and not be so plain this time!

Thinking about how she hadn't bought many clothes recently, Feng Chengcheng's brows furrowed unconsciously, and she stood up abruptly.

"Dad, I'll get ready right away! I'm going shopping for some clothes tonight, just letting you know in advance..."