Unlike those haughty sons of government officials who think themselves a cut above the rest, Young Master Zhang Xuanfeng was supremely arrogant and convinced of his own superiority. Otherwise, he wouldn't have so flamboyantly bought a pair of Ferraris, as if terrified the world didn't know his family was rich and utterly unconcerned about being targeted for his wealth.

Thus, when our flamboyant Young Master Zhang heard the praise from the beauty in his arms and saw her delicate, dew-kissed, and wanton appearance, he instantly forgot all about being slapped. With a lecherous look, he wrapped an arm around Jie Meiling's willowy waist and suddenly burst into a smug laugh. "I don't think I've ever told you, have I? I actually have a cousin named Gao Yuan."

"Gao Yuan? That name sounds familiar. Young Master Zhang, your cousin is?" Jie Meiling, however, looked confused.

"What? You don't know the name Gao Yuan? Truly long on hair, short on wisdom! If you don't know Gao Yuan, you must at least know Director Gao Zhinan, right?" Young Master Zhang's attempt to show off had failed, and he spoke with frustrated dissatisfaction.

"Of course, I know Director Gao Zhinan. What about him? Don't keep me in suspense, Young Master Zhang. Please, just tell me! I'm so curious," Jie Meiling said, still looking utterly bewildered before she began to whine coquettishly.

Her full, round breasts pressed against Young Master Zhang's arm, the movement like a porcelain-white wave that sent a jolt of fire through his belly, leaving his mouth dry and his tongue parched.

"You little minx," Young Master Zhang couldn't help but say with a wicked grin. His naughty hands roamed over Jie Meiling's chest for a moment before he finally spoke again. "The Director of Vast Sea Group is named Gao Zhinan. So, what do you think his son, Young Master Gao, is called?"

"What Young Master Gao is called… Oh, right! Young Master Gao's name is Gao Yuan! Wow, Young Master Zhang, he's actually your cousin!?" As Jie Meiling spoke, she suddenly recalled that Young Master Gao's given name was indeed Gao Yuan, and she was completely stunned.

Ever since the recent incident, Gao Zhinan's Vast Sea Group hadn't just recovered from its setbacks; it had also taken a huge bite out of the cake left by Celestial Phenomena Group. The company grew rapidly, with various projects yielding unexpectedly high returns and raking in massive profits. As a result, the other top enterprises in the city were left in the dust, struggling to keep up. The Vast Sea Group and the Gao Family had become the undisputed wealthiest family in Northern Mountain City, even earning a spot on the national Forbes wealth list.

It was easy to imagine the appeal of the now-unrecognizable Young Master Gao—the only son of Northern Mountain City's richest man—to a woman like Jie Meiling. This was why she was so shocked to hear that Young Master Gao was Young Master Zhang's cousin.

If it weren't for the fact that I'm not high-class enough to get close to Young Master Gao, what would you, Zhang Xuanfeng, even be? A short, lecherous pig!

But Young Master Zhang was oblivious to the contempt the beauty in his arms harbored for him. Seeing her astonishment, he immediately lifted his chin even higher, looking incredibly proud.

After all, the Vast Sea Group's Gao Family was the richest and most powerful family in Northern Mountain City! Countless people schemed to forge even the slightest connection with them but had no way in. Yet his Zhang Family was distantly related to them, and Young Master Gao was his cousin! What a symbol of status and standing this was! Just mentioning it brought him immense face!

His father had strictly forbidden him from revealing this relationship, intending to keep it as a powerful trump card for a desperate time. But Young Master Zhang couldn't be bothered with that now. He had been bullied on his own turf, slapped to the point of questioning his existence. How could the great Zhang Xuanfeng, with his 'body worth a million gold,' possibly stomach such a humiliation?

"But, Young Master Zhang, even if Young Master Gao is your cousin, what can we do to deal with that little slut and her pretty-boy?" Jie Meiling asked, still full of doubt despite her surprise.

"Isn't it simple? My cousin, Young Master Gao, has just recovered from his injuries. It's the perfect time for him to ward off bad luck. What do you think would happen if we introduced your colleague to him? Would she accept, or would she refuse?" Young Master Zhang said with a sinister expression, no longer beating around the bush.

He wanted to see if that little tramp, who acted so prim and proper in front of him, would dare to reject him so brazenly! Was she looking down on his status? Fine. If you think my status isn't good enough, then I'll find someone whose is. Would you still dare to refuse the esteemed Young Master Gao of the Vast Sea Group, you little slut?

I bet that pretty-boy's face will be a sight to behold when he sees this! HAHAHAHA! If I can't have her, neither can you!

"Young Master Zhang, you're so wicked. You're going to introduce that little tramp to Young Master Gao?" Jie Meiling immediately understood his meaning and giggled as if reveling in the impending disaster. In reality, a flicker of intense resentment and jealousy flashed through her seductive eyes.

She just couldn't understand what she lacked compared to Guan Shiyin. This was a golden opportunity to latch onto a powerful connection like Young Master Gao of the Vast Sea Group, but now she could only grit her teeth and hand the chance over, all while ensuring not a hint of her true feelings showed. If she slipped up and let Young Master Zhang see what she was really thinking, he'd make her pay dearly.

At this thought, she burned with jealousy and couldn't help but say with schadenfreude, "That little tramp will never submit willingly! The moment they anger Young Master Gao, their fate will be absolutely miserable!"

"You little vixen. What, are you getting all worked up just hearing Young Master Gao's name?" Young Master Zhang was instantly displeased to hear the woman in his arms so openly praise another man in front of him and his expression soured.

"Of course not! You know perfectly well my heart only has room for you, you bad boy. Honestly, if you don't trust me... hmph, I'm going to get angry," Jie Meiling replied, startled, quickly shifting to a coquettish tone.

As she pouted, she deliberately pressed her scantily-clad, sultry body against him, her charming eyes shimmering with a seductive allure.

Seeing this, our Young Master Zhang Xuanfeng naturally chuckled lewdly. His hands roamed improperly over Jie Meiling's exposed, fair skin as he put on a stern face. "I'll let you off this time, but if there's a next time, heheh…" He put on an imposing act and chuckled coldly.

"There won't be! I knew you were the best, Young Master Zhang," Jie Meiling immediately cooed sweetly, then rewarded him with a passionate kiss.

While Young Master Zhang and Jie Meiling were getting frisky in the private elevator, Chen Fei and Guan Shiyin had already arrived hand-in-hand at the entrance to the top-floor banquet hall.

As the son of Northern Mountain City's richest man, Young Master Gao naturally had the standing to acquire the Luxury Club's most exclusive membership card, booking the entire top floor for the evening's festivities. It was a symbol of status and position that countless people envied.

The Luxury Club's top-tier card certainly lived up to its reputation as the most exclusive private club in Northern Mountain City. The top floor's decor was unlike anything Chen Fei had seen before; the hall was incredibly spacious, and every decoration was the epitome of luxury.

Since the celebration had yet to begin, the hall was already bustling with people, a mix of young and middle-aged guests, though none seemed to be over forty. They gathered in small groups, chatting away. As for the truly important figures, most had yet to arrive or had already retired to private rooms.

"Shiyin, do you think Gao Zhinan will come tonight?" Chen Fei couldn't help but ask as he scanned the crowd.

"Gao Zhinan, you mean Director Gao of the Vast Sea Group? Tonight is to celebrate his son's recovery, so as the father, he should come… but a big shot like him must be incredibly busy lately. I really don't know," Guan Shiyin murmured to herself before finally shaking her head.

After a pause, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "Why are you asking about that? Don't tell me you actually know Director Gao."

"Bingo. Congratulations, you guessed right. I do know him," Chen Fei said with a smile.

"Really? How come I never noticed before? You're becoming more and more of a braggart," Guan Shiyin said, rolling her eyes at him with an expression that screamed, 'I know you're bluffing, and I'm not buying it.'

After all, who was Director Gao of the Vast Sea Group? He was the richest man in Northern Mountain City! How could Chen Fei, a young man who drove a beat-up little car, possibly know a tycoon of that caliber? That makes no sense! Guan Shiyin thought, completely convinced of her own logic.

"Alright, fine, I'm bluffing!" Chen Fei replied with a wry smile. It figures. These days, nobody believes you when you tell the truth.

"Hey, don't be so disheartened," Guan Shiyin said, amused to see him looking like a deflated balloon. "Even if you don't know Director Gao now, who knows? Maybe you'll get lucky and meet him tonight. So, don't lose heart!"

But her way of consoling him was anything but. The more Chen Fei listened, the more dejected he became. So what if I know Gao Zhinan? This Young Master couldn't care less about knowing him!

Just as Young Master Chen was wallowing in his frustration, Zhang Xuanfeng arrived fashionably late, looking flushed and smug with Jie Meiling on his arm.

When his eyes swept across the room and caught sight of Chen Fei and Guan Shiyin, a shadow crossed his face, quickly replaced by an insidious, cold smirk. He pulled out his phone and dialed a number. "Hello, cousin? It's me, Zhang Xuanfeng."

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