Since they had been drinking and chatting, Xiao Yunlong had barely eaten anything. Liu Ruyan was also still hungry, so he went to get some mustard and lean pork congee.
Afterward, Xiao Yunlong sat in a corner and ate his congee, not glancing at the group executives in the hall again.
Perhaps to many ordinary people, these socialites were successful and held in high esteem. But in his eyes, they were insignificant.
Suddenly, the tall and handsome general manager in the blue suit, Chen Ruimin, walked over with two glasses of wine.
"Mr. Xiao, I hope I'm not disturbing you?" Chen Ruimin said with a fawning smile.
Xiao Yunlong continued to eat his congee, appearing to ignore him.
Chen Ruimin bent down slightly and smiled, "Mr. Xiao might not know me. Allow me to introduce myself. I am the general manager of the Chen Ruimin Group and also Mr. Liu's personal assistant. I was on a business trip this morning and couldn't return in time for the conference, so I missed the opportunity to meet you."
"I heard that the eldest young master, Liu Guohao, was disrespectful to you earlier. I've come specifically to apologize on his behalf."
As Chen Ruimin spoke, he offered a crystal wine glass filled with red wine.
It had to be said that this general manager was skilled in conversation, attempting to use Liu Guohao's earlier disruption at the banquet as an opening.
However, he was not facing an ordinary person this time, nor were they business tycoons, but Xiao Yunlong, the Town North King!
If it were before, Xiao Yunlong might not have paid attention to this person. But after hearing the mysterious young man in the restroom, he had become more cautious!
Xiao Yunlong looked up at him, but did not reach out to take the wine. He simply said, "If Liu Guohao offended me, why doesn't he come to apologize himself?"
Chen Ruimin smiled, "Liu Guohao is, after all, the eldest young master of the Liu family. Mr. Liu reprimanded him in front of so many people earlier, which has already embarrassed young master Guohao, so..."
Xiao Yunlong couldn't help but laugh and interrupted him, "So you've come to apologize on his behalf? Can you represent this eldest young master of the Liu family? Or perhaps, can you represent the entire Liu family?"
Chen Ruimin was taken aback and chuckled awkwardly, "Mr. Xiao is joking. Although I am the group's general manager, I am ultimately an outsider. How can I represent the entire Liu family?"
Xiao Yunlong stopped talking to him and lowered his head to continue eating his congee.
His meaning was clear: since you are an outsider, you should act like one.
The atmosphere became slightly awkward. Liu Ruyan wanted to say something to ease the tension, but then she remembered Xiao Yunlong's earlier remark about the other person possibly having ulterior motives, so she stopped herself.
Chen Ruimin shrugged and changed the subject, "May I ask where Mr. Xiao is from? It seems the old master values you greatly!"
Having finished the congee, Xiao Yunlong put down his chopsticks and waved his hand, "I am the live-in son-in-law of the Liu family, only seeking a warm meal. As for where I'm from, it's better left unsaid!"
"As the saying goes, heroes come from humble beginnings. Mr. Xiao is so highly regarded by the old master, and now you are the Liu family's son-in-law."
Chen Ruimin said this with a smile, then changed his tone, "The group is currently in need of talent, and Mr. Xiao's demeanor and conversation are extraordinary. I expect you will achieve great things in the group in the future. At that time, I might even have to step down and let you take over as general manager."
He then chuckled to himself.
Xiao Yunlong, however, stared at him and asked directly, "Are you trying to say that given the old master's regard for me, I will eventually threaten to replace you as general manager?"
Chen Ruimin was stunned on the spot, speechless. He never imagined that this person would speak so directly, leaving no room for maneuver.
However, as the group's general manager, he quickly recovered, "Mr. Xiao is joking. If Mr. Xiao truly has such abilities, what is wrong with me stepping aside then?"
Xiao Yunlong said no more. He felt he had said enough, and after this deliberate probing, he had fully understood the kind of person the other was at heart.
The situation became awkward. Chen Ruimin chuckled and said, "Regardless, Mr. Xiao is the protagonist of this banquet and the son-in-law of the Hong family. I toast you with this wine."
He then offered the wine glass again.
Xiao Yunlong still did not take it. He looked at Chen Ruimin and said, "There's something I need to explain to you."
Chen Ruimin was already a little displeased, but he still smiled and said, "Please, Mr. Xiao."
Xiao Yunlong said, "I only drink wine offered by brothers, understand?"
After saying this, he turned his head away, no longer bothering to look at the other person!
At that moment, Chen Ruimin's face darkened instantly, and a hint of malice flashed in the depths of his eyes. However, in the blink of an eye, his smile returned.
"Mr. Xiao is right. I was presumptuous. Goodbye!"
Before he finished saying goodbye, he turned and left directly.
Xiao Yunlong's words were as clear as could be: I don't drink the wine you offer because you're not worthy enough!
As he turned, Chen Ruimin's anger surged, and he roared inwardly, "What is this guy? A useless live-in son-in-law, and he actually thinks he's someone!"
After Chen Ruimin had walked away, Liu Ruyan finally couldn't help but ask, "Brother Xiao, why did you deliberately provoke Brother Chen like that?"
Xiao Yunlong grinned teasingly, "Because he's taller and more handsome than me. I don't like him. Is that reason good enough?"
Liu Ruyan shook her head, "I don't think so. Although Brother Ruimin is handsome, I feel it's a bit superficial. On the other hand, the handsomeness that Brother Xiao exudes has a special charm!"
"Really? Then tell me, how handsome is your Brother Xiao?" Xiao Yunlong joked.
"If I had to be specific, it would be..."
Liu Ruyan suddenly realized she had said too much and quickly stopped, her ears turning red.
Xiao Yunlong straightened up and said sternly, "Ruyan, if your parents' deaths are possibly related to this Chen Ruimin, what would you think?"
"Brother Xiao, what are you saying? My mother and father's deaths are related to him..." Liu Ruyan looked incredulous.
"It's just my speculation at the moment, and I don't have concrete evidence. However, my intuition tells me that this person is definitely not as simple as he appears," Xiao Yunlong shrugged.
Liu Ruyan turned to look at Chen Ruimin, who was skillfully mingling with the executives in the center of the hall, her expression suddenly becoming complex.
"Let's go. This kind of occasion is boring. Let's go for a walk outside," Xiao Yunlong said, standing up.
"Now? But the banquet isn't over yet..."
"Let it continue if it's not over. It won't stop us from going for a walk!" Before Liu Ruyan could finish, Xiao Yunlong took her hand and turned to leave.
The many company executives in the venue looked at Xiao Yunlong striding away, exchanging bewildered glances. They thought, this guy is the protagonist of today's banquet, how can he leave midway? Doesn't that show no respect for the Liu family? A live-in son-in-law acting so arrogantly, is that reasonable?
Liu Hongguo smiled and said nothing, thinking, this is the Town North King, can he not have his own personality!
Stepping out of the banquet hall, the evening breeze blew, and both of them felt a sense of relief.
"Brother Xiao, where are we going next?" Liu Ruyan asked, clearly disliking the unusually lively atmosphere just now.
"I don't know, let's just walk aimlessly!" Xiao Yunlong said with a smile.
Liu Ruyan suddenly remembered that Brother Xiao had been with the Liu family for over two months, and he only had one set of clothes. Even for today's board meeting, he had to borrow his grandfather's suit to make do.
"Brother Xiao, there's a large shopping mall nearby. Let's go shopping. It's just past seven o'clock, still early. Let's buy you some well-fitting clothes," Liu Ruyan said.
"No need. Having a couple of changes of clothes is enough," Xiao Yunlong shook his head.
"That won't do. We must buy you some clothes. Otherwise, people might think I'm mistreating you, the live-in son-in-law!" Liu Ruyan said resolutely.
Hearing this, Xiao Yunlong grinned teasingly, "Only now do I truly understand that living off a woman is really delicious!"
Liu Ruyan waved her hand grandly, "Let's go. Tonight's meal, I guarantee you'll have your fill!"
"Let me have my fill? That depends on how you want to eat it, at the table or in bed?" Xiao Yunlong teased with a mischievous smile.
Liu Ruyan's ears turned red again, but she ignored the suddenly indecent fellow and turned away with a pout.