Chapter 213: Chapter 213: Isolation
Originally, when San got off the car, no one present knew who he was.
But as soon as Xiahou Que introduced San and the name of the Peak Group, everyone was immediately stunned.
Now in Wanghai City, if you talk about who is in the limelight, besides the Peak Group, there is no second one.
The Peak Group, from just being founded, to defeating the Gangzhe Group, and then occupying the vast majority of Wanghai City’s pharmaceutical market share, has only taken a few weeks.
Although the Peak Group hasn’t reached the scale of the Four Great Clans, at this trend, surpassing them would probably only take ten years.
Although that time is still far off, you have to know that in Wanghai City, there was never hope to surpass the Four Great Clans before, the Peak Group is the first.
However, the Peak Group has always been mysterious, even its headquarters is located in the remote Eight Great Street, so few people know its president.
Seeing Xiahou Que able to invite even the mysterious president of the Peak Group, everyone couldn’t help but admire Xiahou Que’s powerful ability.
To highlight San’s importance, and to contrast Wang Yan’s low status, Xiahou Que walked down the steps and came to San’s side, politely saying: “Sir, hello, welcome to the Xiahou Family as a guest.”
Originally, after receiving the invitation, San didn’t want to come and was trying to find Wang Yan, wanting Wang Yan to attend.
But Xiahou Que’s people were given a death order by him, so they persuaded and pestered San until he had no choice but to come along.
However, after getting off the car and seeing the vibrant lights and stylish crowd, with everyone in suits and looking impressive, San, participating in such an occasion for the first time, was slightly dazed.
In his panic, San immediately spotted Wang Yan, suddenly like grabbing onto a lifeline, his eyes brightened instantly.
Therefore, San didn’t see Xiahou Que who walked down the steps to stand beside him talking, only wishing to quickly reach Wang Yan so he could take charge of the situation.
So, without even glancing at Xiahou Que, he directly rushed in front of Wang Yan.
And Xiahou Que was standing there, smiling broadly at San, yet didn’t expect his enthusiastic greeting to be ignored as San directly walked away.
Xiahou Que’s face immediately turned red, feeling utterly embarrassed in front of so many people.
But the next moment, Xiahou Que’s eyes widened as if they might pop out.
Because he saw San walk up to Wang Yan and respectfully call him: “Boss.”
He then called out to Beiming Xue: “Xue’er.”
Subsequently, San stood behind Wang Yan, hands hanging down, entirely looking like a subordinate.
Seeing this, the entire venue erupted, everyone was stunned.
“What’s going on?”
“Sir actually called Wang Yan his boss?”
“Wang Yan is just a stray kid, isn’t he?”
“Who exactly is the boss of the Peak Group?”
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Upon seeing this, Beiming Bufan also became somewhat intrigued.
He was very curious about this Peak Group, long regarding it as a potential rival, but like others, had been unable to find out its inside information.
Now seeing the president of the Peak Group actually call Wang Yan boss, and being quite familiar with Beiming Xue as well, Beiming Bufan hastily asked: “Xue’er, you know this president sir?”
Beiming Xue nodded proudly, saying: “Of course, San is Wang Yan’s little brother.”
Hearing this, Beiming Bufan was shocked, looking at Wang Yan in disbelief, and asked: “Could Wang Yan be the actual boss of the Peak Group?”
Beiming Xue laughed: “Of course, Daddy, your information is really out of date.”
Beiming Bufan kept blinking, a huge wave already surged in his heart.
While others were shocked, Beiming Bufan fully understood Wang Yan.
When Wang Yan first came to the Beiming Family after descending the mountain, Beiming Bufan had already thoroughly checked him out.
Wang Yan indeed didn’t have any background, no parents, even his school identity was forged by Beiming Bufan.
Wang Yan at that time could entirely be seen as a worthless pauper.
But how long has it been, and Wang Yan has actually developed such a gigantic business?
Not only was Beiming Bufan astounded, but everyone present was also baffled.
Just now despised by everyone as penniless and insignificant, Wang Yan’s identity suddenly transformed into the backing boss of the thriving Peak Group in Wanghai City.
The change happened so swiftly that even those with quick minds were momentarily dumbfounded, like statues.
And Xiahou Que’s face alternated between green and red; he had personally descended to greet San just now, only to find San was indeed merely Wang Yan’s little brother, subjecting his status lower around several notches than Wang Yan’s.
He had been mocking Wang Yan for lacking a status, but now it seems he himself has even less.
Wang Yan didn’t pay any attention to the stunned crowd before him, he just spoke to Beiming Xue and San beside him: “Let’s go.”
Finished speaking, Wang Yan strode toward the inside of the hall. Beiming Xue immediately followed at Wang Yan’s side, San closely trailing after.
By this time, Xiahou Que hadn’t snapped out of the shock from earlier and could only watch as Wang Yan walked into the hall.
The people standing at the hall entrance all retreated aside, creating a pathway for Wang Yan like a welcoming ceremony.
Under the astonished gazes of everyone, Wang Yan entered the hall.
By this time, Xiahou Xin and Beiming Bufan had yet to fully believe all they saw, somewhat lost in following behind Wang Yan into the hall.
All the guests returned inside the hall, but everyone was quietly discussing in whispers, while sneakily observing Wang Yan.
Outside the hall, below the steps, only Xiahou Que remained alone and isolated.
At this moment, Xiahou Que suddenly woke up, realizing he had embarrassingly lost face earlier, feeling humiliated, almost used his Demon Patterns to directly kill Wang Yan.
Yet recalling Black Dragon’s advice against revealing Demon Patterns before mortals, Xiahou Que forcibly swallowed his grievances.
Xiahou Que originally thought that after becoming a Demon Cultivator, he would effortlessly best Wang Yan, slowly savoring the triumph, until Wang Yan was tormented to near death he’d use Power of Demon Patterns for a final kill.
But unexpectedly, in the first few rounds, he didn’t feel any pleasure instead, Wang Yan drove him nearly mad.
“No! I must utterly disgrace him, make him unable to live!”
With that thought, Xiahou Que gritted his teeth, then charged inside the hall.
He casually grabbed a wine glass and crossed among the guests, only saying: “Don’t speak with Wang Yan.”
What Xiahou Que sought was to isolate Wang Yan, to leave him standing there even with a crowded hall, treating him like air.
The attendees were close friends and family of the Xiahou Family, so upon hearing Xiahou Que’s words, no one desired to displease him; thus, they refrained from speaking with Wang Yan.
Knowing that Xiahou Que must certainly have informed all the guests, whoever insisted on speaking up would inevitably offend Xiahou Que.
For a recently started Peak Group, offending the well-established Xiahou Group just wasn’t worth it.
Indeed, soon everyone in the hall stayed away from Wang Yan, leaving only Beiming Xue and San by his side.
Standing proudly in the hall surrounded by guests and glancing at Wang Yan in isolation, Xiahou Que immediately wore a smug victorious smile.