UGB Chapter 53: Birthday party mocked for poor gifts?
Chapter 53: Birthday party mocked for poor gifts?
The lights of the Yunding No. 1 villa area were dazzling as night fell.
At the entrance of the Shen family villa's birthday banquet, top-of-the-line luxury cars lined up along the entire street.
Bentleys and Rolls-Royces came one after another, all belonging to prominent figures in Jiangcheng.
Music drifted out of the banquet hall on the breeze, filled with the ambiance of elegantly dressed women and the extravagant atmosphere of the wealthy elite.
Lu Jingchen stood tall and straight at the door, dressed in clean casual clothes.
Lu Qingyuan, standing beside him, wore an exquisite little dress and looked on with curiosity.
The two looked exceptionally fresh and clean among the guests dressed in suits.
It also attracted the attention of many rich kids passing by, who secretly cast curious glances at it.
Xia Wanxing spotted the brother and sister at the door immediately, and her eyes lit up instantly.
She lifted the hem of her white evening gown and ran quickly over.
Her smile was as sweet as honey, just like a little fangirl.
Lu Jingchen looked at Xia Wanxing running over and smiled gently.
He took the simple little wooden box out of his pocket and handed it over.
Lu Jingchen said, "Happy birthday, Wanxing."
"This is a small gift from my sister and me to you."
Xia Wanxing quickly reached out her hands and carefully took it.
Her eyes were filled with undisguised joy; she treasured it dearly.
Lu Jingchen added another sentence, his tone somewhat solemn.
"Try to carry this gift with you with you whenever possible."
"It will do you some good, and it could even save your life in a critical moment."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a piercing sneer came from the side.
Xu Yunfeng's voice, full of sarcasm, pierced through the air instantly.
Xu Yunfeng exclaimed, "Pfft... Help?"
"You've been reading too many wish-fulfillment novels online, haven't you? You're even getting into this cultivation fantasy stuff?"
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young man walking over.
He wore a flashy limited-edition designer suit and his hair was slicked back with oil.
He was nonchalant and casual, his eyes sweeping over the small wooden box with disdain.
Xu Yunfeng pointed at the wooden box, his face full of disdain.
"Look at how poor this place is, the gift in the box is worth no more than ten yuan."
"He dares to claim he can save lives? That's utter nonsense, a complete show-off."
Xia Wanxing's smile vanished instantly, and her expression darkened.
His brows furrowed tightly as he glared at Xu Yunfeng, his temper flaring up.
Xia Wanxing said sharply, "Xu Yunfeng, are you out of your mind?"
"If you didn't bring your brain with you when you left home, don't bark here!"
Xu Yunfeng shrugged with a grin, looking completely indifferent.
"Cousin, how can you not appreciate kindness?"
"I was just worried you'd get scammed by those penniless bastards."
"These days, all sorts of Tom, Dick, and Harry want to sneak into our circle and make a quick buck."
Lu Jingchen looked at Xu Yunfeng, who was jumping around, as if he were a clown.
A playful smile curved his lips, showing not a trace of anger.
Lu Jingchen chuckled lightly: "Never mind, Wanxing."
"I wouldn't stoop to the level of arguing with a brainless idiot; it would be beneath me."
Xu Yunfeng's smile froze instantly, and his face darkened in a flash.
He took a step forward, pointed at Lu Jingchen, and immediately bristled.
Xu Yunfeng roared, "Who the hell are you calling brainless?"
"Kid, are you deliberately trying to cause trouble?"
Just as he was about to rush forward, Xia Wanxing immediately stepped forward.
She stood firmly in front of Lu Jingchen, her face flushed with anger.
Xia Wanxing turned to look at Lu Jingchen, her face full of embarrassment and apology.
"I'm sorry, brother. This is my cousin, Xu Yunfeng."
"He's been outspoken since he was a child, never holding his tongue, and he's not very bright."
"Please don't take it to heart."
Lu Jingchen waved his hand dismissively, his tone indifferent.
"It's alright. Getting angry with him is a complete waste of time."
The surrounding guests had long been drawn to the commotion.
They all stopped in their tracks and huddled together, whispering among themselves.
Some people think Xu Yunfeng is tasteless and bullies others because of his family background.
Some people were also curious about Lu Jingchen's background, wondering why the eldest daughter of the Xia family would protect him so much.
Just as tensions were about to rise, a powerful call came from the entrance of the banquet hall.
Shen's father's voice came through the crowd: "Wanxing, come here quickly! Your Uncle Lin and the others are here!"
Xia Wanxing looked up at the doorway, her expression instantly freezing.
Lin Yushi was seen walking towards them, arm in arm with her parents.
Her smiling face instantly turned strange, as if she had swallowed a fly.
Xia Wanxing took a deep breath and forcibly adjusted the expression on her face.
He quickly went to greet them and gave Lin Yushi's parents a polite smile.
Xia Wanxing said, "Uncle Lin, Auntie, you've finally arrived."
"Please come in, my parents are waiting for you inside."
She chatted warmly with the elders throughout, but deliberately avoided looking at Lin Yushi.
They completely ignored her, not even giving her a second glance.
Lin Yushi stopped abruptly, staring at Xia Wanxing's retreating figure, her lips moving slightly.
He looked like he wanted to say something but couldn't, and in the end, he could only purse his lips.
With a somber expression, she followed her parents into the banquet hall, her head almost bowed to her chest.
She was filled with remorse.
Originally, Xia Wanxing and I were best friends who grew up together.
As a result, he helped outsiders cause trouble in the KTV for Huang Shaofeng's sake.
They ruined a friendship that had lasted for over a decade, and now they can't even exchange a word.
Xu Yunfeng noticed Lin Yushi was all alone, and his eyes darted around instantly.
He immediately scurried over, his face beaming with a fawning smile.
Xu Yunfeng moved closer to her and said gossipily, "Yu Shi, wait for me!"
"Hey, do you know who those two people at the door are?"
"There was only one man and one woman, dressed like beggars. I asked around but no one recognized them."
Lin Yushi stopped and turned to look at Lu Jingchen and Lu Qingyuan, who were still standing at the door.
In the close-up shot, her gaze lingered on Lu Jingchen for a moment.
He paused for a moment, then instantly recalled the earth-shattering scene in the karaoke bar.
Isn't this young man the big shot who even Lei Hu has to kneel and kowtow to?
Her heart skipped a beat, and a cold sweat instantly broke out on her back.
Lin Yushi withdrew her gaze and spoke in a calm tone.
"That girl is Lu Qingyuan, Wanxing's deskmate."
"That guy is her deskmate's older brother."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yunfeng immediately curled his lip.
She rolled her eyes, her face full of disdain and contempt.
Xu Yunfeng snorted coldly: "I knew it."
"Judging from their poor appearance, they're definitely not people from any circle."
"Turns out he's just an ordinary student. Tch, what a waste of my time."
He even spat on the ground, his face full of disgust.
"I don't know what my cousin is thinking."
"They actually invited these Tom, Dick, and Harry in; it really lowers the class of the banquet."
Lin Yushi glanced at him but didn't say a word.
He thought to himself: You dare to mock him?
They probably don't realize they've offended some incredibly powerful figure.
They won't even know how they died; they'll be courting death.
She didn't bother to remind her, since she and Xia Wanxing had already broken up.
There was no need to meddle in other people's business, so he turned around and quickly walked into the banquet hall.
Xu Yunfeng watched her retreating figure, then glanced back at Lu Jingchen standing at the door.
His eyes were full of malice, and he was already plotting something.
I'll find a chance to embarrass this kid in front of everyone at the banquet later.
Let's see if he can still maintain this aloof persona.
Lu Jingchen, standing at the door, didn't take Xu Yunfeng's mockery to heart at all.
She didn't even glance at him, completely ignoring him.
Lu Jingchen looked down at Lu Qingyuan beside him and spoke with a smile.
"Let's go in. It wouldn't be good to keep the host waiting."
Lu Qingyuan nodded quickly and reached out to take his arm.
The brother and sister walked side by side toward the brightly lit banquet hall.
Lu Jingchen remained unmoved; this was just a clown jumping around.
He wasn't even qualified to make a move; he was just there for fun.
What he cares about more now is the golden egg in his bedroom, which looks like a money-devouring beast.
Even though I came out to attend the banquet today, I didn't forget to leave two spirit stones for that thing.
I wonder how much of his family fortune that ancestor squandered.