School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert-Chapter 459 - 460: Like Two Different People
Chapter 459: Chapter 460: Like Two Different People
“Don’t worry, this time it’s all real.” Jiang Xiaoliang walked over.
“Hmm!” Chen Zihan nodded and said, “I just don’t understand why you, being so wealthy, insist on serving such cheap drinks to your classmates?”
“Because they don’t deserve better!” Jiang Xiaoliang lifted his proud head and then said, “They don’t know the difference anyway. Even if you give them wine that costs ten thousand yuan, to them, it’s the same as drinking wine that costs a few yuan.”
“You!” Chen Zihan narrowed her eyes, and said irritably, “You don’t even consider them your classmates!”
“Do they deserve to be?” Jiang Xiaoliang said disdainfully, “In my eyes, only the classmates from Tsinghua University are my real classmates. What are they? Some are just high school graduates. What’s that? What right do they have to be my classmates?”
Upon hearing this, Chen Zihan was so angry that her nose was nearly crooked. She scoffed coldly, “In that case, I’m not considered your classmate either, since I’m not a student of Tsinghua University!”
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“No, no, Harvard University is way better than Tsinghua University,” Jiang Xiaoliang hurriedly said, “We definitely have a very good classmate relationship. That is beyond doubt.”
“Hmph.” Chen Zihan snorted coldly. She was not satisfied with Jiang Xiaoliang’s explanation because, in her eyes, Jiang Xiaoliang was the epitome of a gold-digger and snob. Being friends with such a person was truly exhausting. No one knew when he would stop considering you as a friend. Such people could stab you in the back at any moment.
“Don’t be angry,” Jiang Xiaoliang hurriedly tried to soothe her, “Come on, I’ll take you to meet my parents!”
After speaking, Jiang Xiaoliang pulled Chen Zihan into the crowd.
Jiang Yicai, Jiang Xiaoliang’s father, wore a dignified dark blue suit with a tied necktie, looking pleased with himself, poised as if commanding the heavens and earth. This year, the Jiang Group had once again created a new profit record, achieving one billion eight hundred million yuan. It was a record high. Thus, Jiang Yicai had hosted such a luxurious annual meeting, hoping to thank all the guests and friends.
“Dad!” Jiang Xiaoliang rushed in.
“Oh, Xiaoliang, you’re here!” Upon seeing his son, Jiang Yicai quickly smiled, then, pulling Jiang Xiaoliang along, he said, “Ladies and gentlemen, this is my son, Jiang Xiaoliang. I hope that when my son takes over the Meida Group, everyone here will support him generously.”
“Haha, of course, of course!”
“Truly, like father, like son, such a handsome young man.”
Many people nearby started praising him generously, sparing no compliments. After all, praising someone doesn’t cost money; it’s just a matter of moving one’s lips.
Having attended Tsinghua University, Jiang Xiaoliang naturally knew a bit about relationships. He promptly said politely, “Xiaoliang has met all the uncles and sirs here. I hope in the future, all the uncles and sirs will look out for the Meida Group. Xiaoliang thanks you in advance.”
“Look at this child, so polite.”
“If only our own rascal was half as good as him.”
A crowd of people chimed in.
Jiang Xiaoliang revealed a smug smile, glanced over the crowd, then quickly said to Jiang Yicai, “Dad, this is my female… classmate! Chen Zihan!”
Jiang Yicai was taken aback for a moment. When he heard the word ‘female’, he was a bit puzzled, but when he heard Jiang Xiaoliang correct himself, he immediately realized that this girl had a special relationship with Jiang Xiaoliang. Jiang Yicai curiously took a good look at Chen Zihan and smiled, saying, “Nice to meet you.”
“Hello, Uncle!” Chen Zihan said politely.
“Xiaoliang’s classmate, you two must be quite close,” Jiang Yicai chuckled and said, “Feel free to ask for anything you’d like to eat, let someone prepare it for you.”
“Thank you, Uncle,” Chen Zihan nodded, very politely, giving off the impression of a well-bred young lady. Moreover, Chen Zihan’s demeanor was good, having studied abroad for half a year. When a girl broadens her horizons and gains wider experience, her demeanor naturally elevates.
Madam Jiang caught sight of Chen Zihan and liked her immensely. She quickly took Chen Zihan’s hand and said, “Girl, come, let’s talk over here.”
After speaking, Madam Jiang pulled her aside. She even left Jiang Xiaoliang hanging.
Chen Zihan could not refuse, as it was her elder after all. To suddenly pull away from someone’s hand would seem very rude. Moreover, today was the Jiang Family’s event. If she did not show respect, it would be disrespecting the Jiang Family.
“Girl, are you Xiaoliang’s girlfriend?” Madam Jiang asked curiously.
“No, Auntie!” Chen Zihan earnestly looked at Madam Jiang, then said, “I am just his classmate; we are classmates. Moreover, I came with him today because he needed a dance partner, so I’m here.”
“Is that so?” Madam Jiang stared into Chen Zihan’s eyes. The eyes are the windows to the soul, and one can see a person’s thoughts through their eyes. However, Madam Jiang soon found herself disappointed; she could not discern anything from the other’s eyes.
“Yes!” Chen Zihan nodded earnestly.
“Alright then,” Madam Jiang nodded, it seemed there wasn’t a significant relation between her son and him. After all, there was no point in hiding such a matter.
Chen Zihan gave a slight smile, saying, “We are just classmates, and besides, I have a boyfriend.”
Upon hearing this, Madam Jiang immediately looked disheartened, she gave a faint smile and said, “Well then, eat whatever you like, I will go and attend to the guests.”
“Auntie, go ahead,” Chen Zihan hurriedly said, “I can manage on my own.”
Madam Jiang was a downright snob, always finding ways to exploit things useful to her. However, if something was of no use to her, she would not hesitate to discard it. Madam Jiang smiled and walked away.
Seeing Madam Jiang leave, Chen Zihan also relaxed a bit. With Madam Jiang around, she felt a great deal of pressure, always feeling as though this woman would devour her alive. If she became her mother-in-law, she might not even have any freedom in the future. Xiao Han’s mother seemed more easy-going and charitable by comparison. Madam Jiang was a sharp and harsh woman, evident from her facial features.
Chen Zihan sat on the sofa to rest and ate some fruit.
Seeing his mother leave, Jiang Xiaoliang hurried over and asked, “Zi Han, what did my mom talk to you about?”
“Nothing much,” Chen Zihan shook her head, “Just asked some simple things.”
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“Oh!” Jiang Xiaoliang nodded.
Just as they were chatting, people started entering from the main entrance. Among them, the most conspicuous was Linjiang City’s underground emperor, Elder Liu Si, who came with a few people. One of them was his most loyal bodyguard, as those in the Jianghu entering society first think about their crucial safety; having a bodyguard was always useful. Another person with them was someone no one had expected. This person wore a maroon suit, looking exceptionally dashing, with a bow tie at his collar.
“Xiao Han!” Jiang Xiaoliang spotted that unwelcome figure immediately.
When Chen Zihan saw Xiao Han, she stood up immediately, shocked by his presence, always having thought that Xiao Han would appear in an unexpected manner, but she had indeed not anticipated this kind of surprising entrance.
“This…” Jiang Xiaoliang was stunned, he quickly went over and demanded, “Xiao Han, how come you are here?”
“Why can’t I be here?” Xiao Han smiled.
“Today is Meida Group’s annual meeting; what right do you have to be here?” Jiang Xiaoliang frowned, then said, “You, a pauper, what right do you have to attend our company’s annual meeting? Do you know what the essential criteria for our company’s annual meeting are?”
“What are they?” Xiao Han asked curiously.
“A net worth of billions!” Jiang Xiaoliang looked disdainfully at Xiao Han, then said, “I wonder whether you even have a hundred bucks on you?”
Jiang Xiaoliang was entirely unaware of some matters concerning Xiao Han. Had he known, perhaps he wouldn’t have spoken in such a way, keeping only the past in mind. Little did he know, Xiao Han had now become a hidden billionaire. However, these things, except for a few core people around Xiao Han, almost no one knew.
“I really don’t,” Xiao Han shook his head.
“Young Master Jiang, you really have a keen eye,” Elder Liu Si unexpectedly interjected, “Oh right, I forgot to introduce him to everyone.”
At this point, many people were already casting curious glances at Elder Liu Si. Indeed, for them, it was unusual for Elder Liu Si, with his status, to bring someone entirely unknown to this event, clearly signaling an unusual identity.
“Elder Liu Si, you indeed are a distinguished person of our Linjiang City,” Jiang Yicai laughed, “Just, this young brother you’ve brought is…”
Ssss…
At this, Jiang Yicai and Madam Jiang suddenly gasped. They recognized Xiao Han, who had once broken their son’s hand bones. It was because of this incident that their son managed to secure a place at Tsinghua University. They were unsure whether to thank Xiao Han or despise him. If not for Xiao Han, their son might not have been able to get into Tsinghua University. Both were dumbfounded upon seeing Xiao Han.
“This…” Jiang Yicai was dumbfounded upon seeing Xiao Han.
“Young man, your name is Xiao Han?” Madam Jiang asked in disbelief. In her mind, she had always viewed Xiao Han as a poor, unprivileged boy with no money, influence, or background. The young man in front of her, dressed in a stylish maroon suit and well-groomed hair, looked decidedly more handsome than the Xiao Han she remembered; it was almost like seeing two different people.
