620: Chapter 609 Friends Gather from All Sides 620: Chapter 609 Friends Gather from All Sides “Brother Tangyu, you certainly got here quickly, even beating me to it.
I’m quite envious of you and your romantic encounters; at these sorts of events, you’re never without a few stunning beauties by your side.
It really makes one quite envious.” Rao Yuanzhi strode over with a smile.
With his arrival, naturally, many people greeted him.
After all, his reputation still stood proudly.
Moreover, with the recent buzz around the traditional Chinese and Western medicine exchange, Rao Yuanzhi’s fame as Divine Needle was now even more prestigious than before.
With a smile, Tangyu replied, “Don’t be envious.
It’s not my fault I’m handsomer than you.”
“Cough, I know you’re handsomer than me, but at least give me some face in front of the ladies, alright?
Otherwise, it’s quite embarrassing for me,” Rao Yuanzhi joked.
Zhao Yaya said with a smile, “You are handsomer than my big brother.”
Instantly delighted, Rao Yuanzhi looked at Zhao Yaya with approval, “Zhao Princess is so honest.
Did you hear that, Brother Tangyu?
The crowd has clear eyes.
Finally, I can hold my head up high in front of you.”
“Hehe, I was just kidding with you, don’t be too happy so soon,” Zhao Yaya laughed cheerfully.
“…Cough, I think I also arranged to meet friends, we’ll chat later.” Rao Yuanzhi quickly excused himself, amusing everyone.
No one expected Divine Needle Rao to have such a playful side.
Upon entering the main banquet hall, the place was already filled with distinguished guests, roughly a hundred or two hundred people by a quick glance.
The atmosphere was lively and thick.
People were gathered in groups of threes and fives, drinking wine, chatting, and laughing.
Such a grand event only happens once a year, so naturally, everyone cherished it.
The men were each dressed in splendid fashion, and the women were all dressed up beautifully.
Any piece of clothing picked out here could cost a fortune, and each person was like a gem in the crowd, very dazzling.
Just looking at the crowd, one could tell the importance placed on the Dragon and Phoenix Banquet.
Tangyu swept his gaze around and recognized quite a few familiar faces: the Sun Wukong brothers, Liu Dingyang, Wang Jian, He Ming, Ye Xun, Fang Zhendong…
Of course, there were many more faces that were strangers to Tangyu.
The arrival of Tangyu immediately attracted many curious glances, and soon several familiar figures approached him.
“Young Master Tang, you’ve arrived.
Wow, quite a spectacle.
Haha, it’s been only a few days since I’ve seen you, and you’ve changed quite a bit.
I suppose I should start calling you Divine Doctor Tang,” Li Zhencheng approached, clearly impressed.
The last time Li Zhencheng met Tangyu, Tangyu didn’t have nearly as much fame as he does now.
Back then, Tangyu was hardly famous at all.
Of course, he had some reputation in high society, given that he had outwitted the notorious Liu Dingyang and the wild Sun Wukong.
Just based on that, he was well-known in upper circles.
Then came the Linshan hero event and the Chinese and Western medicine exchange conference, which catapulted Tangyu’s fame to new heights, faster than a rocket.
Tangyu punched Li Zhencheng playfully and said with a smile, “What difference does it make?
Why are you being so formal with me?”
Li Zhencheng, having been playfully punched by Tangyu, couldn’t help but laugh happily.
It wasn’t that he liked masochism, but because such a gesture was something close friends would share.
It showed that Tangyu considered him a good friend, hence the gesture.
Given Tangyu’s current fame, he hadn’t changed a bit, and he was still the Tangyu Li Zhencheng knew, which naturally made him happy.
This was indeed a friend worth having, and having such a friend was a delightful matter.
“Hey Tangyu, you all came too.
I’ve been looking all over and couldn’t find anyone I knew.
Finally, I found you,” a pleasant voice came over.
Two gorgeous women approached, it was Zhang Xiaoxi and her sister Zhang Xiaodong.
Seeing the two beauties approaching Tangyu, Li Zhencheng was envious but also tactfully signaled with his eyes and took his leave.
Zhang Xiaodong was wearing a white evening dress today, which had a royal touch to it, elegant and noble.
Naturally, this description suited Zhang Xiaoxi even better, who was also dressed in a white, long princess gown that exuded a cold and superior nobility.
The two, similar in looks, standing side by side in nearly identical gowns, gave off the impression of being twins.
Seeing Zhang Xiaoxi and Zhang Xiaodong, Tangyu was somewhat surprised; they too had received invitations to the Dragon and Phoenix Banquet, which was indeed unexpected.
But after giving it some thought, he let it go.
Although the Zhang sisters weren’t famous in Donglin City’s elite circles, their family’s foundation was solid.
Despite being low-key, their family’s presence was unmistakable.
Besides, as striking beauties, it made sense they’d be invited for that reason.
“Yo, you philanderer, most people bring only one date, but look at you, bringing three at once.
Go on, let people guess which one’s your girlfriend.
Surely it’s not her, she’s too young, seems like a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl.
Although you’re quite the ladies’ man, you’re probably not that beastly,” Zhang Xiaoxi glared as she spoke.
Zhao Yaya immediately got defensive, “What do you mean ‘young’?
I’m not young at all, okay?
Anyone who calls me young, I’m going to get angry with them.” Saying so, Zhao Yaya puffed up her chest, her mature demeanor causing some to barely suppress their chuckles, finding both humor and absurdity in the scene.