60: Chapter 60 Agile Reach
The “Phoenix Palace” was located on the outskirts of Shangjing, nestled in a serene environment.
Its decoration was low-key yet still managed to convey a sense of grandeur.
Choosing this place for the medical charity gala was indeed fitting, reflecting that the organizers had put some thought into it.
When Meng Hu drove the Porsche Cayenne with its beautiful body curves into “Phoenix Palace”, the guards at the entrance didn’t hinder him at all, saluting and allowing him to enter.
Do you come here often?
It seems the guards are quite familiar with you.”
Xiao Yifei casually turned his head and asked.
“Haha, not that familiar.
This charity gala has been held for four years now; this is the fifth.
It’s always been held here every year.”
Meng Hu grinned broadly, his fierce and intimidating face unexpectedly showing a hint of simplicity and honesty.
“Oh,” Xiao Yifei nodded and turned to look around the “Phoenix Palace”.
The interior of Phoenix Palace was tranquil, with a stream mysteriously brought in from the outskirts running slowly under a rockery, surrounded by birdsong and fragrant flowers.
It was an overwhelmingly comfortable and elegant atmosphere.
When Meng Hu drove to the parking lot, Xiao Yifei saw many luxury cars lined up side by side—BMW, Audi, Bentley, Mercedes, dazzling to see.
If it weren’t for his clairvoyance, Xiao Yifei might never have had the opportunity to come to such a place in his life, and sitting in the car, he felt a momentary sense of awe.
“Doctor Xiao, I’ll drop you off here.
You can have a look around first; the gala starts at seven-thirty.” Meng Hu parked the car, got out first, and opened the door for Xiao Yifei: “This place is quite big; it is enough space for Doctor Xiao to look around.
If you’re hungry, you can head to the main hall first—there’s food there.
We will join you shortly.”
Xiao Yifei raised his head and gave Meng Hu a smile: “Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.
Meng Hu scratched his thick head, greeted Xiao Yifei, got back in the car, and left.
Xiao Yifei wandered around the “Phoenix Palace”, finding that aside from the thoughtful environment and decor, there wasn’t much else to see.
He checked his watch; it was only six-thirty, an hour before the event.
Not knowing what else to do, Xiao Yifei decided to head to the main hall to sit for a while and wait for the gala to start.
Indeed, Xiao Yifei had arrived early.
When he entered the main hall, he found that apart from the buffet of snacks already set up, there were only a few guests present, with more staff members busily setting up the venue.
The hall was well-organized, everyone diligently attending to their duties.
Xiao Yifei casually picked up a glass of orange juice from the table and leaned in the corner, contemplating the movements of the Dragon Transformation Technique while silently sipping his drink.
When Xiao Yifei checked his watch again, he saw that half an hour had passed, and it was already seven o’clock.
The venue was nearly ready, with only the final touches of cleaning left to do.
Holding the empty glass that once held orange juice, Xiao Yifei prepared to get another drink, but just as he approached the table where the glasses were placed, a cleaner bending down to sweep the floor didn’t see Xiao Yifei behind her.
The woman stepped backward directly onto Xiao Yifei’s shoe and subsequently tumbled onto the table with the glasses of orange juice.
“Ouch!” the cleaner exclaimed.
She didn’t have time to worry about her own safety but immediately turned her worried gaze toward the table where the juice cups were placed.
Seeing the cups filled with orange juice toppling over on the table, she cried out again, “Be careful!
We just finished setting those up!”
Looking at the glass about to smash on the floor with a look of despair, the cleaner suddenly noticed a figure that moved with exceptional agility.
The figure swiftly hooked one foot to catch a glass that was about to fall, then bent over to scoop another glass that was suspended in mid-air, and with a lift of his hand, he picked up the entire white tablecloth, preventing the glasses from shattering on the ground.
I really can’t thank you enough!” Zhao Rong quickly got up from the floor, her face brimming with relief as if she had escaped disaster.
She patted her chest, expressing her heartfelt gratitude to Xiao Yifei, “Young man, you’re incredible!
To react so quickly in such a short time!
Thank goodness you were here!
If I had dropped these things, my entire month’s wages could have been docked!”
“Haha, no problem at all!
Go find another tablecloth quickly, see, this one’s all covered with spilled orange juice.”
Xiao Yifei laughed, speaking to Zhao Rong.
In his heart, he was also somewhat astonished by his own dexterity and responsiveness.
Those sharply executed moves after a quick thought were something the old him wouldn’t even dare imagine.
This change could very well be associated with the ‘Dragon Transformation Technique’ he practiced every day!
“Young man, please move aside and let me change this tablecloth.
I’ll wash these cups later, refill them with orange juice, and everything will be fine.
But this time, it’s all thanks to you!
Otherwise, I really would have been scolded!”
Zhao Rong looked at Xiao Yifei with a face full of gratitude.
As service workers, their biggest fear was making mistakes that would result in stern rebukes from their supervisor, not only criticism but also deductions from their pay.
“Haha, as long as no one is hurt.
I saw you fall just now, are you okay?” Xiao Yifei stepped aside to let Zhao Rong pick the glasses out of the tablecloth, as he asked.
These are small matters!
These cups are worth much more than I am!” Zhao Rong replied with an earnest smile, her face etched with the hardships of life.
She reached out to start cleaning up the tablecloth.
“Let me help you clean up.”
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While Xiao Yifei was busily helping Zhao Rong, guests for the charity event had begun to arrive one after another.
Outside the main hall of the event, a plump figure was descending from the passenger side of an Audi A6 with some difficulty.
However, as soon as he got out, the chubby-faced figure hurried to the back of the car, opened the door, and assisted the person sitting in the back to get out.
The plump figure was Wang Changping, and the man he was eagerly helping out of the car was Wu Shancong!
They were also here to attend the charity event.
In fact, Shangjing Hospital had also sent representatives to attend this charity event every time.
However, the previous occasions were attended by the hospital’s director, Fang Yuan.
But since Fang Yuan was currently abroad on an inspection, Wu Shancong had volunteered to attend this time.
After getting out of the car, Wu Shancong looked around with a haughty lift of his chin.
It was his first time at this charity event, but relying on his status as the vice director of Shangjing Hospital, he appeared exceptionally proud.