He chuckled, "It seems Uncle Zhou has made quite a large business, you've become a second-generation rich kid."
Zhou Yan shot him a glare, "Not as big as Baozhi Company's business." Clearly, she had learned of Ye Tian's identity in the group chat.
Ye Tian said, "Just good luck, I'm just a hands-off manager."
After a few exchanges, Ye Tian hung up the phone and said to Han Lingyan, "The situation is not good. One of my junior high school classmates is also attending tonight's banquet. Perhaps you should find someone else?"
Han Lingyan asked curiously, "Who is she that you're so afraid to see her?"
Ye Tian replied, "It would be awkward to meet."
Han Lingyan said flatly, "No way, you've already had your hair done, you have to accompany me!"
Ye Tian was helpless, and in the end, he accompanied Han Lingyan to the banquet venue. The banquet was held on the third floor of a five-star hotel. When they arrived, there were already over a hundred people present, with more women than men. The women were dressed in their finest attire, while the men were busy choosing their preferred targets.
As soon as Han Lingyan arrived, she was noticed by many pairs of eyes, and soon someone approached her, greeting her politely.
Ye Tian pretended not to know Han Lingyan, following their plan, he was supposed to approach Han Lingyan later.
He scanned the room; he didn't recognize anyone. He grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds from the side and sat in a corner, cracking them open.
Suddenly, he felt someone looking at him. He turned his head and saw Zhou Yan. Zhou Yan was wearing the same dress as in the video. She looked surprised and walked over quickly, saying, "Ye Tian, it's really you!"
Ye Tian gave an awkward smile, "So we're attending the same banquet."
Zhou Yan chuckled, "Boss Ye actually came to a matchmaking event, I really didn't expect that."
Ye Tian replied, "I was dragged here."
Zhou Yan sat down next to him, a faint fragrance wafting from her. She smiled and said, "My mom insisted I come. Actually, these matchmaking events are quite meaningless. As the women, we get to be picked over by a bunch of second-generation rich kids."
Ye Tian said, "At least they are all second-generation rich kids. No matter who picks you, your boyfriend will be a wealthy person."
Zhou Yan smiled and asked, "Old classmate, can you do me a favor?"
Ye Tian asked, "What favor?"
Zhou Yan explained, "Later, I'll say that you, this second-generation rich kid, chose me, and then I can report back to my parents."
Ye Tian was taken aback for a moment, then smiled, "I have a friend who also asked me for help."
Zhou Yan paused for a moment, then burst into laughter, "That's fine. You help me in the first half, and then help her in the second half." As she spoke, she pulled Ye Tian up.
Ye Tian felt Zhou Yan's hand was very soft and quickly tried to pull away. Zhou Yan simply held onto his arm and chuckled, "What, feeling shy?"
Zhou Yan was also one of the most outstanding beauties among the women, and many eyes were already fixed on her. Seeing her holding Ye Tian's arm, several people immediately felt displeased.
A man in his thirties, with slicked-back hair, walked over. He smiled slightly and introduced himself, "Allow me to introduce myself, I am Xu Zihui from Hengshi Group."
Zhou Yan smiled and said, "So it's Young Master Xu. Your Hengshi Group is a major company with a market value of eighty billion. It's an honor to meet you, Young Master Xu."
Among the second-generation rich kids present, most had assets in the hundreds of millions or billions. Someone like Xu Zihui was quite influential, ranking in the top ten. Therefore, he didn't think much of Ye Tian. At this moment, he nodded slightly at Ye Tian, "This brother looks unfamiliar. You're probably not from Zhonghai, are you?"
People from Zhonghai had a natural sense of superiority in their bones. Even ordinary citizens looked down on outsiders, let alone local second-generation rich kids like Xu Zihui.
Ye Tian replied, "I'm from Haicheng, my surname is Ye."
"Haicheng, huh?" Xu Zihui's eyes revealed a hint of disdain. "I recall tonight is a Zhonghai banquet, why are people from Haicheng also coming to join the fun?"
Sensing the sarcasm and targeting in his words, Ye Tian said, "Although I was born in Haicheng, I am also considered half a Zhonghai person."
"Is that so?" Xu Zihui said indifferently, "Did you start a company, or buy a house?"