"Chairman Qi, what’s the matter with you?"
A magnetic male voice suddenly rang out, startling Qi Zhenghua back to reality. His gaze swept across the room to find a young man dressed in an elegant white suit entering the room. He was tall and straight, with handsome and striking features and an air of extraordinary elegance, wearing a warm smile.
He naturally exuded an air of princely nobility, radiating a noble and elegant demeanor.
This person was like a dazzling star in the night sky, instantly becoming the focus of everyone in the room upon his arrival. By the young man’s side were three others.
One was a woman in a white dress, beautiful like a princess, accompanied by another man and woman, both dressed in luxurious attire. These three were Bai Xin’er, Lan Haoxuan, and Mei Yanyan.
"It’s the Young Master Bai Zixiong from the Bai Family, the only business prodigy in the Jiangnan Business Community who is on par with Ye Yaxin. I didn’t expect he would come too."
As the focus of everyone’s attention, the young man’s appearance sparked more gasps through the crowd, and many looked on with admiration.
Among them, many business tycoons looked at Bai Zixiong with eyes full of admiration.
"I didn’t expect Bai Zixiong to be here too, tonight is really bustling!"
Song Zhiyuan remarked as he watched the young man in the white suit.
"Is that Bai Zixiong?"
Ye Yaxin couldn’t help but say as she observed the young man.
"Yes, President Ye, he is Bai Zixiong, the Young Master of the leading clan in Suhang, the Bai Family, and also the current President of the Bai Group. He is known alongside you as one of the two young outstanding elites of the Jiangnan Business Community. Some even say you two are the Dragon and Phoenix of the Jiangnan Business Community,"
Song Zhiyuan said indifferently.
"What a bunch of nonsense about the Dragon and Phoenix; my wife might pass as the Dragon Maiden, but with that pretentious look, him playing Yang Guo is an outright insult. If he wants to be Yang Guo, he should lose a hand first."
Xiao Yifeng dismissed with a curl of his lip.
"What on earth are you babbling about!"
Ye Yaxin gave Xiao Yifeng an exasperated look.
"Haha, Mr. Xiao must be a bit jealous, but I actually think Mr. Xiao is no less competent than Bai Zixiong!"
Zuo Qing said with a laugh.
"Mr. Zuo has good eyesight indeed!"
Xiao Yifeng laughed and nodded.
"Young Master Bai, you’ve arrived!"
Qi Zhenghua saw Bai Zixiong approaching, regained his composure, and hurried over.
This time, Bai Zixiong didn’t ignore Qi Zhenghua outright but greeted him warmly, "Chairman Qi, you look a bit pale. What’s the matter?"
"Nothing much, just got annoyed by some people,"
Qi Zhenghua shook his head.
"Well, I heard that you, Chairman Qi, are hosting this economic summit tonight. I’m free, so I thought I’d join in the fun."
Bai Zixiong said indifferently, his eyes scanning the surroundings before suddenly narrowing on a particular figure.
"Excuse me for a moment, Chairman Qi,"
Bai Zixiong said to Qi Zhenghua before walking off to one side.
Qi Zhenghua watched Bai Zixiong walk away, his gaze flickering. When he saw Bai Zixiong heading towards where Xiao Yifeng was, his expression changed, and his heart trembled. Could it be...
The others at the event also noticed Young Master Bai walking towards where the young man was previously, with surprised expressions. Could it be that he knew Young Master Bai as well?
However, they soon realized they were mistaken. Bai Zixiong approached but didn’t even glance at Xiao Yifeng; instead, his eyes sparkled as he focused on Ye Yaxin, his lips holding a wicked smile.
"If I’m not mistaken, this beautiful lady must be Miss Ye Yaxin, President of Ye Corporation. Hello, my name is Bai Zixiong."
Bai Zixiong looked at Ye Yaxin as he spoke, extending a hand.
"Hello, Young Master Bai, it’s a pleasure to meet you!"
Ye Yaxin said, glancing at Bai Zixiong as she reached out her hand, but just as she was about to shake hands, Xiao Yifeng swiftly reached out and grabbed Bai Zixiong’s hand instead.
Bai Zixiong’s expression froze for a moment as he turned his gaze toward Xiao Yifeng.
"Sorry, my wife isn’t accustomed to shaking hands with others; I’ll do it for her instead."
Xiao Yifeng said with a smile as he looked at Bai Zixiong.
Bai Zixiong’s expression changed slightly upon hearing Xiao Yifeng’s words, while Bai Xin’er also caught sight of Xiao Yifeng. As for Lan Haoxuan and Mei Yanyan, the sight of Xiao Yifeng gave them the feeling of encountering the devil.
Recalling the scene they had witnessed the night before, they felt their legs tremble and cold sweat formed on their foreheads as they confronted Xiao Yifeng, a fear emanating from deep within their hearts.
"Yes, that’s right, my wife."
Xiao Yifeng nodded affirmatively, withdrawing his hand and wiping it on his clothes with an expression of distaste.
Seeing this action from Xiao Yifeng, Bai Zixiong’s expression darkened.
"Young Master Bai, this is my fiancé, Xiao Yifeng. Sorry about earlier!"
Ye Yaxin said to Bai Zixiong.
"So, Miss Ye already has a fiancé, what a pity. I had actually been considering pursuing you, so that we might become the legendary couple of the Jiangnan Business Community," said Bai Zixiong indifferently.
"Dream on about becoming a legendary couple with my wife. That will probably never happen in your lifetime," Xiao Yifeng sneered.
"Really? I don’t think so. After all, Miss Ye is merely your fiancée; you aren’t legally married yet, so I believe there’s still a chance," Bai Zixiong said with a beaming smile, his gaze fixed on Ye Yaxin. "Don’t you agree with what I’m saying, Miss Ye?"
Ye Yaxin was somewhat embarrassed at that moment.
"Agree with what? Like I said, you don’t stand a chance in this lifetime. Wake up and stop coveting my wife, or I might stop being polite at any minute!" Xiao Yifeng snorted coldly.
Bai Zixiong’s radiant smile turned a shade darker as Bai Xin’er quickly spoke up:
"Mr. Xiao, I’m sorry for the misunderstanding. My brother was just expressing his affection for President Ye; he definitely wouldn’t do anything to damage your relationship."
"Oh, so he’s your brother. What a waste!" Xiao Yifeng cast a glance at Bai Xin’er as he spoke.
The atmosphere turned exceedingly awkward for a moment as Bai Zixiong’s eyes swept coldly over Xiao Yifeng before he turned and left, Bai Xin’er following suit.
Lan Haoxuan and Mei Yanyan, of course, had no desire to stay around Xiao Yifeng any longer and quickly left as well.
"What are you doing? Why keep provoking others? Bai Zixiong is the Young Master of the Bai Family, the president of the Bai Group, and the Bai Group is much more powerful than the Ye Corporation. You can’t offend him so recklessly."
Ye Yaxin complained somewhat reproachfully to Xiao Yifeng.
"That guy had the wrong look in his eyes when he saw you; he definitely has some scheme in mind for you, still wants to pursue you. If not him, who else should I confront? Anyone who has designs on my woman needs to be challenged, and I used only words this time, which is light enough."
Xiao Yifeng spoke unconcernedly.