Bloody Romance: I, the big troublemaker, Zhong Yuemin!

Zhong Yuemin simply smiled and nodded, without saying much. He pulled his wife to a secluded corner to sit down, looking as if they were there to enjoy the feast.

A while later, Zhang Haiyang arrived, having changed out of his uniform and into a sharp suit.

"Yuemin, Xiaobai, what are you two doing here? I've been looking for you everywhere." Zhang Haiyang came over and sat down, looking like he had just gotten off work and rushed over.

He glanced at Zhong Yuemin's clothes and couldn't help but whisper:

"Yuemin, why are you still dressed like this?"

"It's just a meal,"

Zhong Yuemin looked completely unconcerned.

"Do I have to dress up like a groom? This is more comfortable."

Zhang Haiyang was speechless. He leaned closer to his ear and whispered a reminder:

"Have you forgotten what I told you? With your 'poor wretch' appearance, it's no wonder Liu Jianguo won't even bother with you!"

Zhong Yuemin chuckled softly upon hearing this:

"Don't worry, whether you have real strength or not isn't something you can prove just by wearing nice clothes."

He turned around and looked Zhang Haiyang up and down:

"Look at you, you're wearing a suit and dressed up quite well, but anyone with eyes can tell you're not a big boss."

"Damn it! Are you trying to provoke me?" Zhang Haiyang said indignantly, looking down at himself.

"Then tell me, how do I not seem like a boss?"

"temperament!"

Zhong Yuemin spoke succinctly, then patted him on the shoulder.

"You're just not cut out to be a boss. Alright, stop sitting here. With so many people here today, it's a good opportunity to subtly gather information. Maybe we can find some new clues."

Zhang Haiyang nodded, then added, "Keep an eye on Liu Jianguo," before getting up to leave.

After he walked away, Zhou Xiaobai turned her head and looked at her man with a puzzled expression:

"What were you two whispering about just now? You were acting so suspiciously, it couldn't be anything good."

"No way,"

Zhong Yuemin looked completely innocent.

"Haiyang and I are discussing whether the braised pork knuckle or the braised pork belly is tastier when the dishes are served later, haha!"

Zhou Xiaobai pouted, annoyed.

"Do you think I'm stupid?" But seeing that he didn't want to say more, she didn't press him further.

About twenty minutes later, the main character of the evening finally arrived.

Li Yuanchao came with Luo Yun. The two had broken up and gotten back together many times before, but they never got married. However, they walked in side by side. The man was dressed in a sharp suit and looked very confident. The woman had exquisite makeup and looked beautiful. They looked quite like a couple.

As soon as they entered the hall, they immediately became the focus of everyone's attention.

The people inside swarmed around him like stars around the moon, addressing him as "General Manager Li" and "General Manager Luo" with obsequious flattery.

It's no secret in the industry that Li Yuanchao holds a high position in Zhengrong Group and is known for his high profile.

Zhong Yuemin and Zhou Xiaobai remained alone in the corner.

Looking at the lively scene over there, and then at her own side, Zhou Xiaobai couldn't help but whisper a smile to her husband:

“Yuemin, do you see that? They’re all the rage over there, but your place is practically deserted… Don’t you feel a little bad about it? You’re a boss, after all,”

Zhong Yuemin smiled and put his arm around his wife's shoulder:

"Don't you know what kind of person I am? Do you think I, your man, need to rely on these empty titles to save face?"

He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Besides, having a 'little sparrow' like you to keep me company is enough, it's perfect!"

Zhou Xiaobai blushed slightly and lightly slapped him: "You're the sparrow!"

Don't touch her inappropriately, especially outside. Slap away any hands that are touching her shoulder.

“If you feel your man has embarrassed you,” Zhong Yuemin said, making a move to get up.

"Alright, I'll go out right now and give it a good makeover, so you can look good!"

"No way!" Zhou Xiaobai quickly grabbed him and snorted. "You're fine the way you are, 'neither pigs nor dogs bite,' that's what puts my mind at ease, so you don't attract any unwanted attention, hmph!"

As the two chatted and laughed, Li Yuanchao, surrounded by the crowd, had already taken his seat at the head of the main table in the center of the hall.

Without hesitation!

He initiated the gathering and is now enjoying immense popularity. Even if others have their own thoughts, they can't say anything and instead take it for granted.

Although there was no explicit seating arrangement tonight, everyone tacitly followed some kind of unspoken rule.

Those with power and status naturally sat at Li Yuanchao's table; those of slightly lesser status sat at the tables next to them. The whole arrangement resembled a concentric circle radiating outwards from the center of power and interests.

Needless to say, everyone tacitly agrees!

As for the corner where Zhong Yuemin and his group were, they had clearly been classified as "marginal figures," belonging to the group that was "not respectable."

At Li Yuanchao's table sat many of his former trusted subordinates, including Zhang Haiyang and Yuan Jun. Sure enough, Liu Jianguo was also among them. It seemed this man's 'business' was indeed quite substantial.

The party officially began.

Li Yuanchao stood up, picked up his wine glass, and surveyed the room like a high-ranking official on inspection. He cleared his throat and said loudly:

"It's an honor for me, Li Yuanchao, that everyone could grace us with their presence today! I invited you all here for no particular reason, I just thought that we've known each other for so many years, from our younger days when we used to fight, flirt, and bicker."

Later, some joined the army, others were sent to the countryside, all leaving Beijing... More than a decade has passed in the blink of an eye, and now they've gradually returned here. Of course, many of them stayed in the places where they were sent to the countryside. It's truly not easy for anyone to be here today!

He paused, his tone tinged with emotion:

"Time flies, and before we know it, we're all approaching forty. Today, we're just getting together to chat and reminisce about the past!"

He raised his glass high:

"Come on! Everyone, raise your glasses to our friendship of over a decade, and to our brighter future... Cheers!"

"it is good!"

"Mr. Li is right!"

"cheers!"

Everyone stood up and raised their glasses in response, creating a lively atmosphere with the clinking of glasses and shouts of agreement.

After a glass of wine, everyone took their seats, and the banquet officially began. The hall was immediately filled with the soft clatter of bowls, chopsticks, cups, and plates, as well as hushed laughter and conversation.

During the banquet, Li Yuanchao remained the undisputed focus. People from the main table and other banquet tables kept coming up to toast him with their wine glasses. He was indeed quite generous, accepting all toasts and drinking one glass after another without turning red or getting out of breath. His alcohol tolerance was truly impressive, as if he were drinking plain water.