Pampered by My Ex's Cousin-Chapter 844 - 836: Starting Face-Slapping Mode (Part 1)

’Snap.’

Before Ji Jingfeng’s voice could fade, the wine glass in Ji Chicheng’s hand suddenly dropped to the floor,

shattering the transparent glass upon impact.

Everyone’s gaze turned sharply toward him, as he offered a slight smile, "Sorry, hearing hypocritical words made my hand go limp for a moment. I couldn’t hold on tightly."

Everyone: "..."

They say Ji Chicheng is arrogantly rude and cold-blooded; today, they witnessed it firsthand as he publicly humiliated his own nephew—an act a typical uncle couldn’t do.

Ji Jingfeng’s face turned very ugly. Had his Inner Strength been profound, the wine glass in his hand would have already been crushed.

It took a great deal of restraint to suppress his anger.

The waiter hurriedly replaced Ji Chicheng’s wine glass and poured him another drink.

"I’m touched that everyone is so concerned about our family elder," he said.

Ji Chicheng raised his wine glass and stood up, addressing everyone, "Let me propose a toast on behalf of my father, seeing how much you all miss him."

Only Assistant Wu understood him.

Standing in for the family elder wasn’t something just anyone had the privilege of doing, especially not Ji Jingfeng.

Watching Ji Chicheng raise his glass, everyone felt awkward. If they were to raise their glasses and toast with Ji Chicheng, it would seem as though they were siding with him against Ji Jingfeng.

Seeing everyone’s reluctance, Ji Jingfeng found a bit of comfort and his lips curled into a smug smile.

Many of their shares had already been acquired by him, so naturally, there was no need to play along with Ji Chicheng.

Ji Chicheng laughed softly, "It seems I’m not welcome here."

Although he was obviously smiling, it sent a chill down everyone’s spine.

Ma Wenzhang immediately picked up his glass and clinked it with Ji Chicheng’s, "Young Master, how could we not welcome you? You’re overthinking it."

Following his lead, everyone else reluctantly raised their glasses one after another; they dared not defy him.

Ji Jingfeng’s face darkened for a moment, but by now his attention was primarily on the red envelope Ji Chicheng had given Yang Danning and Ma Dong.

"I’m very curious how much my younger uncle gave you in the red envelope."

"Definitely more tempting than what you offered," Ji Chicheng replied and smirked, gifting Ji Jingfeng with an inscrutable smile.

It unsettled Ji Jingfeng.

"Yo, isn’t that Qi He, the man so handsome that even women are jealous?" 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

As Qi Helian stepped out of the elevator, the doors of the elevator opposite opened as well, and a woman wearing a light blue cocktail dress greeted him as she walked out.

He lifted his eyelids to glance over, his lips curving upward, "Miss Xin."

"I’m so thrilled you remember me," Xin Xiaoxiao approached Qi Helian with the admiration of a fan beholding their idol.

Qi Helian: "..."

Although they weren’t close, they had met before, and besides, her news with Ji Chicheng had been all over the place at that time.

Without giving Xin Xiaoxiao any more attention, Qi Helian made his way towards the banquet hall.

Xin Xiaoxiao followed him, "The Ma Family and the Yang Family really have some clout, getting both Ji Chicheng and a big star like you to come."

Qi Helian glanced at her, "No, it’s the allure of the Hairui Hotel."

Clearly, he was jesting with deadpan humor.

Xin Xiaoxiao scoffed, "Since our Hairui has such great allure, why don’t you become our brand ambassador?"

She wrapped one hand around her chest and propped her cheek with the other, deep in thought.

When she looked up, Qi Helian had already entered the banquet hall; she quickened her steps to catch up, "The slogan could be: Hairui Hotel, the hotel where even stars come to frolic in the sheets. The first choice for your mistress and lovers’ trysts, guaranteed quality, guaranteed safety."