The sudden appearance of Zhao Qingqiu caused the surrounding air to drop instantly.
Qian Hao's arrogant expression slowly stiffened on his face, gradually turning somber.
Zhao Qingqiu, the woman he couldn't have, was now being so kind to another man. How could he find balance in his heart?
"Zhao Qingqiu, he's just a nobody. Why are you being so nice to him? What's the difference between this and giving it away for free?"
Qian Hao suppressed the anger in his heart and lowered his voice, speaking so only the two of them could hear.
Zhao Qingqiu blinked her 'innocent' eyes and asked with apparent confusion, "Giving it away for free? What are you talking about? Mr. Ye cured my illness. Can you?"
Hearing this, Qian Hao almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
A man couldn't be told he was incapable, but in this situation, he truly was!
"Our families marrying would be the best. The Qian family is Star City's number one and most powerful family. Your Zhao family and Wang family behind you are also very powerful. Only by marrying can we integrate the resources behind us, and we will be Star City's overlords!"
Qian Hao harbored ambitions, which was also why he wanted to get close to Zhao Qingqiu.
In fact, a large part of the reason Zhao Qingqiu had no friends was Qian Hao's fault.
"What do you think you can compare to Mr. Ye in? Mr. Ye is taller, more handsome, and can fight better than you. Not only that, Mr. Ye has more charisma than you. In what aspect do you think you can compete with Mr. Ye?"
Since the masks were off, there was no need to save face for the other.
He had already planned for the ultimate victory. If she didn't fight back now, would they really think she was a sick cat?
Although Zhao Qingqiu was not old, she understood these matters. Despite being only eighteen, she was the leader of Star City's Four Little Golden Flowers!
Her emotional intelligence and general intelligence were exceptionally high.
"I'm richer than him, and I have more connections than him!"
Qian Hao growled, his male pride ignited by Zhao Qingqiu's words, his eyes almost turning red.
Zhao Qingqiu shook her head slightly, "Connections and money are useless. You must know that in this world, as long as you have ability, it means you have money and connections. Once you reach a certain level, money can no longer measure a person."
Qian Hao's face became subtly distorted, and immense anger flared in his eyes.
"Qingqiu is right. When a person reaches a certain level, money and connections can no longer measure them. Therefore, the so-called connections and money are a joke in my eyes."
Ye Longlin smiled slightly, deeply resonating with these words.
With his status and position, if he so much as hinted that he wanted money, his net worth in a single day would exceed that of 80% of listed companies.
"Damn it! What the hell do you think you are!"
Qian Hao's male dignity was thoroughly provoked, and he kicked the table in front of them!
"Bang!"
The entire table was kicked over, instantly attracting the attention of everyone present.
Everyone turned to look at the scene. Qian Wan's expression was also not good, his face as dark as it could be.
Causing a disturbance at his birthday banquet, truly courting death!
"What are you doing?"
Qian Wan asked coldly, striding over. The authority of a superior emanated from him, his aura powerful.
Qian Hao trembled, his eyes filled with fear. "Dad... I... I didn't... It was... him..."
However, before he could finish, Qian Wan slapped him across the face. "I told you, no matter who you have a conflict with today, you are not allowed to cause trouble. Did you take my words as mere advice?"
Qian Hao lowered his head, not daring to cover his face. Clearly, in the Qian family, Qian Wan was the patriarch. Even Qian Menglin, the current president of Qian Group, would not dare to act presumptuously in front of him.
"Shut up!"
"Young man, my son is ignorant. I hope you won't mind. Everyone here today is a friend. I hope you'll give me some face."
Qian Wan's face was worth a lot!
Ye Longlin scoffed, "Someone has disrespected me, and now you want me to give you face. I just want to ask, who do you think you are?"
"Do you really think that just because the world calls you the number one family, you are truly the number one family?"
"I also believe that there's always someone better. You surely understand that, don't you?"
These words stunned everyone present!
In Star City, no one had ever dared to cross Qian Wan.
Upon hearing this, Qian Wan narrowed his eyes, his smile not reaching them. "But I don't believe that in Star City, there's anyone who can suppress me."
His words were spoken very calmly, but the dominance in them was evident!
Ye Longlin smiled, "There aren't many people I'll give face to, and Qian Wan, you're not on that list!"
This statement caused everyone to gasp in shock, staring at Ye Longlin in amazement.
Arrogant! Immeasurably arrogant!
This was their only thought!
Qian Wan didn't respond, a cold glint in his eyes, but he still smiled, "Let's not engage in pointless arguments. Today is my birthday banquet. Can you, young friend, let me eat in peace?"
It seemed like a retreat, but in reality, he hadn't conceded at all.
The unspoken meaning was clear: I'll deal with you after I finish this meal!
From 'little brother' to 'young friend,' Qian Wan had given considerable face.
"Of course, that's your business. However, I don't feel like eating anymore. After all, your son didn't give me any face. Don't you think so? He even flipped the table. How can I still eat?"
Ultimately, the problem returned to its origin.
Qian Wan's expression also darkened. If he truly left, this banquet would become a joke, and how would the Star City business community talk about him later?
"It's all a minor issue. I'll have the kitchen prepare another table."
Qian Wan squinted his small eyes.
Ye Longlin shook his head, "A broken mirror cannot be made whole again."
Qian Wan: "Melt it down and remold it."
Ye Longlin's meaning was that since something had already happened, there was no need to salvage it.
Qian Wan's meaning was that my banquet is not a place you can come and go as you please, especially after such an incident.
The implied meanings of their words clashed, both reaching an extreme point.
No one had ever dared to show him such disrespect.
"Since you've come, please stay and eat before you leave. Isn't my name, Qian Wan, enough to make you stay?"
Qian Wan took a step forward, his superior aura pressing down.
Ye Longlin remained calm and composed, hands behind his back, smiling playfully, "If I want to leave, can you stop me?"
Seeing this, Zhao Qingqiu quickly interjected to smooth things over, "Uncle Qian, why don't we leave first? We have some other matters to attend to. What do you think?"