The Grand Hyatt Shanghai, located in Pudong's Lujiazui Financial Center, occupies floors 53 to 87 of the Jin Mao Tower, one of the world's renowned skyscrapers.
It was once recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's tallest hotel.
The gathering Wang Sicheng mentioned was being held in the banquet hall here.
"You two eat here for a while, I have something to attend to."
"After I'm done, I'll introduce you to some other people."
Upon arriving at the banquet hall, Wang Sicheng announced he had matters to attend to and left early.
Leaving Qin Xuan and his companion to wander the grand hall.
Most of the attendees were around Wang Sicheng's age.
Besides the second-generation rich, there were also many streamers he was close with.
As Qin Xuan and his companion strolled, they saw many people holding phones and live-streaming.
However, these had nothing to do with them.
Having not eaten lunch, the two were now famished, their stomachs growling.
They casually found an empty seat and immediately began to feast.
However, after only a couple of bites, Qin Xuan felt someone behind him.
Turning around, he saw a man and a woman standing behind him.
The man was quite handsome, about 1.8 meters tall, wearing a t-shirt.
He was also holding a selfie stick and live-streaming.
The woman also looked decent. Although her makeup was quite heavy, Qin Xuan could tell she had good underlying features.
"Is there something you need?"
Out of politeness, Qin Xuan asked about their situation first.
To his surprise, the woman's words startled him.
"Qin Xuan, it really is you!"
"How dare you, you pauper, come to a place like this to freeload?"
"Zeng Xiaorou?"
Qin Xuan was amused to the point of anger.
He hadn't expected to see her in person tonight, just hours after he had blocked her number.
It was just as she had said on the phone.
She had indeed started cursing upon seeing him.
However, before Qin Xuan could speak, the man beside her stopped Zeng Xiaorou.
"Xiaorou, are you sure you recognize him?"
"This is Principal Wang's banquet; everyone here has status."
"How could someone be freeloading?"
Zeng Xiaorou scoffed, "Brother Tony, you don't know."
"This guy has no money at all."
"Look at the clothes he's wearing, the pants."
"Aren't they all cheap street stall items costing only a few dozen yuan?"
"If he had money, would he dress like this?"
"You said it yourself, Principal Wang's banquet is for people with status."
"Then for someone wearing street stall clothes to appear here, isn't he freeloading?"
Zeng Xiaorou said this gently to Tony, her body unconsciously leaning slightly towards him.
Feeling the soft touch in his arms, Tony's blood instantly rushed to his head.
He informed his fans in the live stream, turned off the stream, and then said to Qin Xuan,
"Hey, bro, did you hear what my baby said?"
"Hurry up, before anyone else notices, and leave."
"If Principal Wang finds out, you'll be in a lot of trouble."
Tony, being a streamer, was still trying to reason with Qin Xuan, but Zeng Xiaorou was different.
She snorted indignantly, her eyes rolling almost to the heavens, "Brother Tony, you're a streamer with millions of fans, why waste so much time talking to him?"
"A pauper freeloading, just kick him out."
Saying that, she looked down at Qin Xuan sitting at the table and said sternly, "Qin Xuan, did you hear me?"
"Before Principal Wang notices, get lost, or I'll have my Brother Tony report you!"
"Of course, if you're willing to praise me in front of everyone, I can have Brother Tony speak to Principal Wang and let you eat here."
"After all, my Brother Tony is very familiar with Principal Wang."
Zeng Xiaorou continued to act charmingly towards Tony, while her gaze towards Qin Xuan was filled with triumph.
She knew Qin Xuan had money.
She had watched him spend tens of millions buying cars before.
But so what?
She was now the girlfriend of a streamer with tens of millions of followers.
She lived in a mansion worth tens of millions and drove a car worth tens of millions.
Which of these wasn't more valuable than the few Mercedes he bought?
However, Qin Xuan couldn't be bothered with her.
After picking up a piece of lobster from the table and putting it into his mouth, he said indistinctly, "If you're really that bored, go for a run or two and get some exercise."
"Don't be an eyesore here."
After speaking, he picked up another piece of lobster and put it onto Hu Zi'an's plate.
"Zi'an, try this, it tastes good, quite fresh."
"Mmm, thanks, boss."
"You guys!"
Zeng Xiaorou had expected Qin Xuan to fawn over her once she revealed Tony's status.
But she hadn't expected Qin Xuan to not only be unfazed but also call her "bored"!
Could she tolerate this?
She immediately snuggled harder into Tony's embrace.
She squeezed out a couple of tears with effort.
"Brother Tony, look at him~"
"I kindly wanted him to stay for dinner, and he insulted me."
"My mom never scolded me like that since I was little!"
"Alright, alright, baby, don't cry, leave it to me."
Feeling the warmth in his arms, Tony's heart stirred again.
The two had just confirmed their relationship.
Nothing had happened yet.
If he could handle this situation for her tonight.
Then tonight wouldn't be...
Heh heh heh!
With this thought, Tony no longer maintained his image as a major streamer.
He immediately said to Qin Xuan, "Bro, this is where you're wrong."
"My girlfriend kindly wanted to let you stay for dinner, but you spoke disrespectfully."
"Isn't that a bit against the rules?"
Qin Xuan chuckled, "I was eating here perfectly fine, and she was chattering away next to me, is that according to the rules?"
"Wasn't it you who was freeloading first?"
"If it weren't for..."
"Are you done yet?"
Before Tony could finish, Hu Zi'an interrupted him.
He had been too hungry earlier and couldn't be bothered with these two.
But they were pushing their luck.
They kept pestering their boss.
If he couldn't tolerate this, then he wouldn't be Hu Zi'an.
"And who are you?" Tony frowned.
"I am Hu Zi'an, and he is my boss."
"We were both invited by Principal Wang, so if you have any issues, go talk to Principal Wang. Don't just babble here and disturb people's meals."
Upon hearing that the two were invited by Principal Wang, Tony instinctively flinched.
But at that moment, Zeng Xiaorou spoke again, "Brother Tony, don't be afraid!"
"Everything the two of them are wearing combined isn't as expensive as one of your clothes."
"As long as Principal Wang isn't blind, he wouldn't invite them."
Tony listened, and it seemed to make sense.
He immediately became assertive again, "Did you hear that?"
"Your lies have been seen through by my baby!"
"If you know what's good for you, get lost, otherwise..."
"Otherwise what?"
"Otherwise, I'll throw you all out!"
Saying that, Tony extended his right hand, as if to knock the goose leg out of Qin Xuan's hand.