In the splendid hotel, European-style palace chandeliers emit soft gold-like light, and the interior decoration is in gold and jade, creating a magnificent scene as far as the eye can see.
Lu Mingfei had been looking at everything in the room with wide eyes since he entered the lobby. He thought that the Regent Hotel where his uncle took him to was luxurious enough, but compared with this place, it was nothing.
If Regent's presidential suite is built according to the standards of a country's prime minister, then Yinxuan Hotel is comparable to the palace of an ancient Roman emperor.
He finally understood why the Eunhyun Hotel was built in the mountains. It had a completely decadent capitalist atmosphere, luxury, so luxurious!
Even Chen Wenwen, a quiet girl who was quietly transported by a Passat at the beginning of the school year, was shocked. She had heard her elders in the family talk about the luxury of Yinxuan's construction, but she never thought that it was actually gold powder that was so extravagant. But fortunately, there is no tall lady wearing a uniform cheongsam with the forks up to her thighs, otherwise she would not dare to stay here.
"Do you two have an appointment?"
Soon, a male waiter in a white shirt with a black vest and a bow tie around his neck came forward. His standard Mandarin and eight-toothed smile all reflected their professionalism.
"Um,... Yes, it's in 101."
Lu Mingfei was a little nervous. The aura of any male waiter here was too strong. Just like the guards beside the emperor in ancient times, they still have dragon power even though they don't have dragon bodies.
"The two guests, please follow me."
As soon as he heard about Room 101, the waiter's originally cold and business-like attitude suddenly became more enthusiastic. Even his smile was no longer as mechanical as before, and even had a hint of flattery?
This somewhat surprised Lu Mingfei and the others.
As the waiter pushed open the bronze agarwood door of hotel room 101, which was engraved with rich patterns, Lu Mingfei saw everything in front of him as if he was in another time and space.
Countless transparent goblets were placed on a long solid wood table covered with red cloth, reflecting a crystal-like luster under the candlelight.
A series of exquisite dishes are placed in an orderly manner on the main table in the middle, whether it is the classic filet mignon in Western food, pan-fried foie gras with blueberry sauce or the Chinese Buddha Jumps over the Wall, squirrel mandarin fish are all gathered here, and there are even Serving Japanese cuisine, Hong Kong-style desserts, etc.
They are all at the most suitable temperature and taste, waiting for guests to taste.
Lu Mingfei almost thought he was attending a United Nations summit as he drooled.
Looking along the rows of crystal candle chandeliers above the long dining table, the handsome young man at the head of the main table is holding a glass goblet with his long white fingers, slowly shaking the ruby-like crystal inside. From the wine, a rich and fragrant fruity aroma comes out.
The 1992 Screaming Eagle Manor Cabernet Sauvignon dry red wine has a mellow and long taste. It was produced in a limited edition of 500 cases that year and is hard to find.
The boys and girls present also looked over when they saw the door open. Lu Mingfei suddenly became nervous, and his legs were trembling slightly.
"Everyone is here, I'm sorry we're late." Lu Mingfei scratched his head in embarrassment, glanced around, and found that everyone in the class was here except him and Chen Wenwen.
"You are waiting for a banquet, come and sit."
The handsome young man holding the wine glass was the first to speak. He was wearing a well-tailored black suit with a pure white handkerchief stuffed in the breast pocket. His smooth black hair hung down to slightly cover his cold eyes, just like a nobleman from the old century.
Lu Mingfei's eyes widened, and he noticed that this seemingly unfamiliar boy turned out to be Li Longyuan. He looked very noble in formal attire.
"……,OK."
Apart from muttering, Lu Mingfei didn't know what tone to use to speak to him now.
In this solemn occasion, the handsome young man in front of him seemed to have absolute control, like a majestic emperor.
If times hadn't changed, he even felt that he should kneel down on one knee, salute, and then shout: "Your Majesty is paying a private visit incognito, and I am late to pick you up!"
The two of them moved in a trance and sat in the empty seats on the long table. Teacher Wang did not come to attend the gathering of young people. Fifty students in the class were sitting on both sides of a long table that was twenty meters long. The bright yellow candlelight was faintly swaying. They looked at each other. No one dared to speak first, as if there was something invisible. Majesty oppresses them.
"Everyone, let's start. These dishes will lose the best opportunity to taste after time." Su Xiaoqiang, who was sitting on the left side of Li Longyuan, said with a smile.
She didn't know where she changed into a light purple skirt evening dress, and became the hostess of the party.
So someone in the class secretly glanced at the handsome young man in the first seat and felt relieved after finding that he didn't behave abnormally.
Everyone reached for the white porcelain plates and silver knives and forks in front of them, and started eating slowly.
Zhao Menghua was cutting the filet mignon with a silver knife and fork in his hand at the moment, and he was very preoccupied. Even the soft and chewy beef tenderloin, cooked by the specially invited French executive chef, tasted like wax in his mouth.
I don’t know if it’s the natural hostility between men or other factors. He always felt that the boy in front of him who was always smiling didn't take him seriously at all, and even his attitude towards Lu Mingfei was more sincere than him.
This kind of indifference made him very uncomfortable, but he couldn't vent it. Just like the common people in the feudal era did not dare to accuse the king of his impoliteness to his face, not to mention that this king now has the reputation of "virtue".
Lu Mingfei's mood at the moment was completely opposite to that of Zhao Menghua. After being overworked, he looked awkwardly holding a pickled pork knuckle and gnawing on it. Only this kind of delicious and juicy flavored meat could quickly replenish the energy he consumed! Every cell in his body speaks of happiness.
As the meal time became longer, everyone gradually relaxed. From time to time, a waiter in white would carry a wine bottle and refill the students' glasses with low-alcohol red wine. They began to imitate adults and sip and mingled with each other.
"Come on, Xiaoqiang, let me toast you." Liu Miaomiao, who was wearing a denim jacket with white sleeves, stood up and raised his glass to Su Xiaoqiang, who was on Li Longyuan's right.
Su Xiaoqiang raised his glass in response. Two beautiful girls with their own thoughts drank down the red wine in one gulp.
"good!"
There were clapping sounds from the crowd, and the scene became lively.
"Classmate Li, let me toast you and thank you for inviting us to this meal." Chen Wenwen, who was wearing a yellow and white striped skirt, suddenly stood up. Her fair face was now flushed, and she looked drunk.
Lu Mingfei, who had been immersed in cooking, raised his head with concern in his eyes. Most people also noticed the slightest abnormality and watched with bated breath what might happen next.
"It's nothing. It's just a camaraderie among classmates. This time, let's consider it my farewell party in advance."
The handsome boy raised his glass and the crowd was in uproar.
"Classmate Li, are you leaving Shilan?"
"Are you going back to study in the prosperous Tang Dynasty?"
"..."
Many people made noises, some of them were regretful and some were full of curiosity, but none of them had any bad thoughts, only the sadness of a young boy leaving.
Su Xiaoqiang's eyes only dimmed slightly without any further reaction. It seemed that Li Longyuan had told her in advance.
"I plan to go abroad."
Li Longyuan slowly shook his head. What they said before was wrong.
"You're going abroad, but you're only a sophomore in high school?"
Liu Miaomiao was a little confused.
"As a preparatory class, you don't need to participate in the college's unified recruitment." The boy explained patiently.
"oh oh!"
It suddenly dawned on everyone that it almost meant skipping a level. Although the boy only attended classes at Shilan for a short two or three days, they all already knew how high his learning talent was.
Laoban, who has always had his eyes on the top, even commented that if he participated in "The Strongest Brain", he would be a perfect hexagonal warrior. (reasoning, calculation, spatial, creativity, memory, and observation are all fully qualified)
If it hadn't been for the fact that the school-wide mock exam hadn't been held recently, they would all have thought that the top spot in the grade would have changed hands. It is normal for foreign schools to see such talented people and eagerly want to poach them.
So everyone raised their glasses and said loudly, "Congratulations!", "The future is bright", "Don't forget your old classmates after you go abroad", as if they had really spent three long years together.
Li Longyuan also raised his glass and drank. The ruby-like wine refracted purple light under the candlelight and slid down the wall of the glass into his throat. He didn't know what kind of taste came to his heart.
The little goddess just sat there, silently digging into the avocado salad on the plate with a small spoon, showing no expression.
It wasn't until everyone's greetings were over that she raised her glass and stood up, smiling at Li Longyuan.
"I wish you a good life in the future!"
The little goddess smiled reluctantly, and without waiting for the boy's response, she drank all the red wine in the glass in one go. Some of the wine stains were even stained on her red lips, like bright red blood.
After she finished speaking, she sat down and lowered her head slightly. No one could see her eyes clearly and did not dare to look.
Everyone knows that the little goddess has liked Li Longyuan for a long time, but no one has revealed this.
The handsome boy also lowered his head. The smile that had been hanging on the handsome face gradually dissipated, and the majesty of the king was revealed at this moment.
He just stood there in a straight suit, holding what seemed like a supreme authority instead of a wine glass. No one dared to interrupt the "Emperor"'s thoughts.
"Remember Chibi Maruko-chan."
The boy responded incoherently, and everyone almost choked on the food in their mouths. What does it mean to mention a young animation on this occasion? It is still in such a serious and serious tone.
The little goddess's eyes suddenly lit up. Yes, since Li Longyuan gave him such an artificial intelligence gift, it meant that he could contact him in this way in the future!
She immediately nodded heavily, and the little sadness caused by the separation immediately dissipated.
They are all too young, far from the age to truly fall in love, and they all have goals to work towards. Wasting away on so-called love will only blind their own eyes and lose more precious things in life.
"Classmate Li, this meal must be very expensive, right?"
Zhao Menghua, who had remained silent since the beginning of the banquet, stood up and spoke.
Since he knew that Li Longyuan was about to leave, he might as well show some kindness to him, and he could also use this to gain a glimpse into the background of this boy.
"It doesn't matter, this hotel is my family's property, you don't have to pay." The boy smiled and waved his hands, with an inexplicable meaning in his eyes.
"How is it possible? This is obviously a product of the prosperous Tang Dynasty..."
Zhao Menghua responded quickly, but stopped here.
Shengtang Group, yes, it is the nationally famous Shengtang Group. It owns numerous industries and controls important shares in dozens of listed companies.
Different from the fact that their own companies go public for the purpose of raising money through issuing shares, most of their companies are leaders in the current industry and are officially recognized as unicorns, with bright prospects and great financial prospects.
And the handsome young man in front of him could be the future successor of this huge group?
