Chapter 397: Luo Yuqing Came Too

Chapter 397: Chapter 397: Luo Yuqing Came Too

Wang Chenning glanced at Zhao Xiao’an and Yang Xiaofei before finally nodding. "In that case, it would be rude to refuse. Thank you so much for your generous invitation, Mr. Dai!"

Dai Xingfeng let out a sigh of relief.

He called over a man in uniform, introduced him to Wang Chenning’s group, and then ordered the man, who was in charge of Gusu’s public security, to first handle the aftermath and then come over to apologize to Wang Chenning and his friends.

The man also expressed his apologies to Wang Chenning’s party. "I’m sorry to have alarmed Mr. Wang, Zhao Xiao’an, Miss Yang, and the two Misses Li. I’ll be sure to drink three penalty glasses later!"

With that, he immediately went to make arrangements.

Soon, the scene was cleared, and peace returned to Yiyuan Snacks.

Although Yiyuan Snacks was a viral hot spot, Dai Xingfeng still felt that hosting Wang Chenning’s group there was beneath their station.

On the way over, he had already instructed someone to book a private room at the most famous nearby restaurant, Wuqufang Restaurant.

Once the situation was resolved, Dai Xingfeng invited Wang Chenning, Zhao Xiao’an, Yang Xiaofei, Li Fuzhen, and Li Yanxian to adjourn to the nearby Wuqufang Restaurant for a late-night meal.

Wang Chenning agreed.

As they walked out of Yiyuan Snacks, Dai Xingfeng also introduced his entourage to Wang Chenning’s group.

The people with Dai Xingfeng were all influential figures.

Wang Chenning and his four female companions were no longer confrontational, instead greeting them without any airs. Seeing this, Dai Xingfeng and his colleagues all breathed a sigh of relief.

"I thought Mr. Wang and your friends were still touring Qiantang!" Dai Xingfeng said with a chuckle as he walked with Wang Chenning’s group on the ancient street. "I didn’t expect you to come visit us in Gusu. Just this afternoon, I was in touch with Old Wang, wanting to invite you all for a visit. I never thought you’d come so quietly without me even getting a notice from him. We’ve failed to give you a proper welcome, and on top of that, you’ve been wronged. I’m truly sorry!"

Given Dai Xingfeng’s status, he normally wouldn’t have needed to treat Wang Chenning’s group with such courtesy.

But Dai Xingfeng knew Wang Chenning’s current influence was frighteningly vast. A single move he’d made in Qiantang had brought immense profits to Wang Jiangxing.

A person like that would be treated as a guest of honor wherever he went.

Even if Wang Chenning caused trouble in Gusu, they would find a way to make a big issue small and a small issue disappear. Not just in Gusu—he would enjoy such treatment no matter where he went!

What’s more, he was accompanied by Zhao Xiao’an, a woman of almost royal standing; Li Fuzhen and Li Yanxian, the two heiresses of the Shanxing Group; and Yang Xiaofei, a beautiful woman with wealth enough to rival a nation.

Any single one of them deserved to be received as a guest of honor anywhere they went, let alone all five together. Although Gusu was a prosperous city, their visit still brought it immense prestige.

Wang Chenning sheepishly told Dai Xingfeng that their Qiantang trip had been too high-profile, triggering a frenzy of fans that put huge pressure on Qiantang’s traffic, public security, and tourist sites, which had made them very uneasy. Therefore, when they left Qiantang to visit Gusu, they made no announcements, wanting to arrive and leave quietly.

"Then I really have to thank those punks!" Dai Xingfeng laughed heartily after hearing this. "If they hadn’t caused trouble, we really wouldn’t have known that such distinguished guests had graced Gusu with your presence!"

"Then I suppose it’s true that some friendships start with a fight!" Wang Chenning also laughed. "To be honest, we feel quite bad. We’ve troubled you with such minor things in the middle of the night. You’re all so busy and should be resting, but instead, you have to come out and accompany us. We really are sorry."

"Not at all, not at all!" Dai Xingfeng said with a smile. "You are all distinguished guests in Gusu. After the unpleasantness that just occurred, it’s only right that we make it up to you!"

This exchange of lighthearted pleasantries successfully dispelled the awkwardness from the earlier incident, and the distance between them instantly closed.

Soon, the group arrived at Wuqufang Restaurant.

The manager of Wuqufang Restaurant was already waiting at the entrance. Seeing Dai Xingfeng’s party arrive, he immediately jogged over to greet them and invite Dai Xingfeng and Wang Chenning’s group up to the private room on the second floor.

As they were going upstairs, while the others weren’t paying attention, Zhao Xiao’an whispered a reminder to Wang Chenning: "You should build a good relationship with Dai Xingfeng, just like you did with Wang Jiangxing. Maybe these people can become powerful supporters for you in the future. Don’t underestimate their influence. Perhaps... their importance will only grow!"

"Thanks for the reminder, I get it!" Wang Chenning understood what Xiao’an meant and immediately nodded.

Zhao Xiao’an added another reminder: "Both Wang Jiangxing and Dai Xingfeng are people my grandfather holds in high regard. As for you, not only should you build a good relationship with them, but you should also find ways to connect with people who are different from them, and try to befriend those people. Your popularity is so high right now, and you’ve made such a huge investment in Qiantang. Just as Dai Xingfeng said, you’ll be a guest of honor for people like them wherever you go!"

"I understand!" Wang Chenning nodded, then gave Zhao Xiao’an a thumbs-up. "You’re playing the part of the perfect, supportive wife."

Zhao Xiao’an rolled her eyes at him.

Wuqufang Restaurant had reserved their most luxurious and largest private room for them, which could seat around twenty-five people.

After Wang Chenning’s group of five and the dozen or so people Dai Xingfeng brought with him sat down, the room still felt very spacious.

After they were seated, Dai Xingfeng formally introduced his entourage, and Wang Chenning also introduced his four female companions.

Just as he finished introducing his four female companions, his phone rang. Seeing it was a call from Luo Yuqing, he apologized to the others present and turned away to answer it.

Luo Yuqing’s voice was as rough and gruff as ever. "I just got to Gusu. Where are you? Send me your location!"

Wang Chenning briefly explained his current situation.

"Huh?!" Luo Yuqing exclaimed in surprise. "Dai Xingfeng is personally hosting you in the middle of the night? You’ve got some serious face, kid!"

Wang Chenning briefly explained the earlier conflict. Luo Yuqing paused for a moment, then let out a couple of dry laughs. "Your luck is pretty good, and you’re good at seizing opportunities. Not a bad performance. You really could achieve great things."

Luo Yuqing told Wang Chenning that she would come directly to where they were having their late-night meal, and told him not to let anyone else know she was coming yet.

"Alright!" Wang Chenning agreed. "Waiting for you to come and pose!"

"I’ve told you before, *I* don’t need to pose!" Luo Yuqing snapped. "Because I’m the real deal!"

Then she lowered her voice and teased, "But tonight... I’ll let you put me in any position you want. How’s that?"

Wang Chenning froze for a moment before he understood Luo Yuqing’s meaning, and he couldn’t help but curse inwardly, ’What a shameless woman!’

’Hmm, tonight is definitely going to be... stimulating.’