This matter dealt Ye Tian a heavy blow, and he was dejected for a long time. Later, his father and elder brother took on that project, which was partly related to the huge expenses he had incurred.
He later learned that the nightclub owner was in league with Guo and Hong, and they had colluded to set a trap for him.
Seeing Ye Tian's gaze turn somewhat somber, Qian Min thought he was angry and said, "I'm not saying this to criticize you intentionally; Yan Ruxue asked herself."
Ye Tian said faintly, "It's nothing. I was planning to meet an old acquaintance anyway."
Qian Min breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. I thought you were angry."
Ye Tian suddenly asked, "Does Yan Ruxue have a boyfriend now?"
Qian Min glanced at him sideways. "No. But there are even more people pursuing her now than back then. There are a few successful men who are quite close to her, like Guo Zhen."
The camping trip concluded at four in the afternoon. The classmates boarded the buses or their own cars and returned to their respective destinations.
Qian Min did not leave. She visited Yuhuang Temple for a while. Around five in the afternoon, she and Ye Tian went directly to the gathering place, the Xijing Hotel.
The Xijing Hotel was very famous, not only because of its high prices but also because those who could afford to dine there were generally not ordinary commoners.
The car stopped at the entrance of the Xijing Hotel. After handing the car over to the valet, the two walked through the hotel's main doors.
Despite its fame, the Xijing Hotel's interior decoration style was somewhat outdated, falling slightly short compared to ordinary five-star hotels.
Led by a waiter, they arrived at the eighth floor of the hotel and entered a luxurious private room. As the door opened, Ye Tian saw six people chatting inside. Sitting in the center was Yan Ruxue.
Yan Ruxue had changed greatly compared to back then. She possessed more feminine charm, and her mature demeanor made it hard to look away. Today, she wore a long black dress that made her skin appear as white as snow, truly living up to her name.
Her features were exquisite and perfectly composed. Every smile and glance held an extraordinary charm. Around her neck was a beautifully designed diamond necklace, like a piece of art. On her wrist, she wore a white wristwatch, its dial also adorned with small diamonds, shimmering in harmony.
As the waiter knocked and opened the door, everyone inside looked over. Among them were Guo Zhen and Hong Bo. When they first saw Ye Tian, they didn't recognize him. After all, several years had passed, and they hadn't met many times.
Ye Tian, however, recognized them. He could identify these two even if they had turned to ash.
Yan Ruxue stood up and smiled, "Mr. Ye, we've been waiting for you. Please take the honored seat."
Hearing her address him as "Mr. Ye," Guo Zhen smiled and asked, "Ruxue, which Mr. Ye are you referring to? Please introduce us quickly."
Yan Ruxue replied, "This is Ye Tian, the owner of Baozhi Company. Guo Zhen, Hong Bo, haven't you met him before?"
Guo Zhen and Hong Bo were taken aback. The name Ye Tian quickly searched their minds. Suddenly, Guo Zhen's expression shifted slightly, and memories that were almost forgotten began to surface.
"It's you! You're the owner of Baozhi?" Their faces showed a complex mixture of disbelief, caution, and jealousy.
Qian Min, who had accompanied them, also knew about the past. She said, "You heard correctly. Ye Tian is the owner of Baozhi, and he holds absolute controlling interest."
Then, she turned to Yan Ruxue and said, "Ruxue, didn't you always want a gift set from Baozhi? I've brought some for you."
With that, she handed two gift sets, worth over a million yuan, to Yan Ruxue.
Yan Ruxue smiled. "Wow, you really have them? Ye Tian, these two sets cost over two million yuan. Thank you!"
Happily accepting the gifts, Yan Ruxue invited Ye Tian to sit in the honored seat, to her left. Qian Min sat to Ye Tian's right.
With two beautiful women seated on either side of Ye Tian, Guo Zhen and Hong Bo's expressions turned somewhat unpleasant. However, considering Ye Tian's current status, they couldn't say anything, though their faces showed clear dissatisfaction.
Yan Ruxue, with a radiant smile, supported Ye Tian's arm and asked, "Ye Tian, after you confessed your feelings to me back then, why did you stop paying attention to me?"