95: Chapter 94 Miss Hua, Yamei Butterfly!
[Please Bookmark] 95: Chapter 94 Miss Hua, Yamei Butterfly!
[Please Bookmark] Hearing the words “boyfriend,” Ye Chuxue’s pretty face couldn’t help but redden.
She’s become exceptionally sensitive to this term now.
“It’s not, don’t talk nonsense.
How could he possibly be my boyfriend?”
Although that’s what she said, after finishing, she couldn’t help but sneak a glance at Li Chen out of the corner of her eye, worried that he might be upset by this.
Luckily, Li Chen’s expression remained the same, as if he didn’t hear their conversation at all.
Yanli glanced disdainfully at Li Chen and said with a laugh, “I knew it, our Chuxue is such a catch, with such high standards, how could she possibly take a fancy to a bumpkin from the countryside?”
After saying that, she turned her gaze to her own boyfriend Ken, her tone filled with a hint of boasting.
“Chuxue, nowadays, Huaxia’s women are too outstanding.
Those domestic men are chauvinistic and selfish to the core, not worthy of us at all.
If you’re looking for a partner in the future, your first choice should be those elite foreigners from Europe and America.
If you don’t like foreigners, just like me, find a returned overseas elite who’s studied abroad.”
“Look at our Ken, not only does he come from a privileged family and is handsome, but he is also very ambitious and responsible.
At only twenty-seven, he’s already in charge of a department, managing on his own.
It seems like the chairman intends to promote him to vice-general manager after another year or half of experience!”
The group of girls surrounding them all looked at Yanli with envious eyes.
All sorts of praises were incessantly heard.
Ken and Yanli were praised so much that they almost felt like they were floating on air.
Ken pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses and modestly said with affectation, “No, no, it’s just good luck and the chairman’s favor!”
While speaking, he frequently glanced at Ye Chuxue, hoping to gain the favor of this beautiful young lady.
His girlfriend Yanli was not bad-looking, but compared to Ye Chuxue, they were worlds apart.
Moreover, he was aware that domestic young girls had an almost abnormal adoration for these returned overseas elites who had studied in Europe and America.
Sadly, he couldn’t see such adoration on Ye Chuxue’s face.
He cleared his throat gently and instinctively shifted his fire onto Li Chen.
What choice did he have?
There were only two men here.
Without stepping on him a bit, how could he highlight his elite overseas returnee status?
Ken sized up Li Chen and suddenly asked in English, “Sir, where are you currently employed?”
When Ken spoke, Li Chen was utterly confused, looking at Ken as if he were an idiot.
Yanli seized the moment to show off, “Ken just came back from studying in the United States.
He likes to use English to communicate!”
After hearing Yanli’s explanation, Li Chen feigned an enlightened expression and said, “Oh, so he was speaking English.
I thought it sounded weird; I even thought it was the language of a primitive tribe from the Amazon Forest.
But don’t mention it, his pronunciation does remind me a bit of an African cannibal tribe!”
Upon hearing this, a flash of anger crossed Ken’s eyes.
Then, with a disdainful look, he glanced askance at Li Chen and retorted, “Sir, even kindergartens nowadays are teaching in bilingual.
Surely you can recognize English when you hear it?”
The implication was clear: he was saying Li Chen’s English level was inferior to that of a kindergartner.
Li Chen’s expression remained calm and unflustered as he cleared his throat and spoke fluently in perfect London English.
Hearing Li Chen suddenly speak such fluid and standard London English, Ken’s face couldn’t help but turn awkward.
Moreover, Li Chen spoke quickly and used several esoteric words that Ken didn’t understand at all.
Ken smiled awkwardly, quickly changing the subject, “You must have studied in the UK, while I studied in the United States.
As you know, British English and American English pronunciation are quite different.
It’s normal if you don’t understand.
It’s like how we can’t understand Cantonese or Minnan Language!”
Li Chen rubbed his nose nonchalantly and replied, “But I can understand Cantonese and Minnan Language.”
“You’re such a silly fellow, tossing you off a building!” [Cantonese, translates to “You’re an idiot!” in Mandarin]
Though Li Chen’s words were insults, he was wearing a gentle smile while speaking, and he said it so fast that Ken didn’t realize it was a slur and mistook it for a greeting!
Soon after, he pushed his gold-framed glasses up—a gesture to cover his internal embarrassment—then smiled awkwardly, raised his thumb, and praised, “Mr.
Li is speaking Minnan Language, right?
That’s really impressive.
Li Chen simply smiled and said, “Well, more or less!”
Yanli and the other girls didn’t expect Li Chen not only to be able to speak English but also to be so fluent in Minnan Language; they couldn’t help but admire him even more.
Watching Ken, who was usually arrogant and haughty, suddenly deflate, Ye Chuxue covered her mouth with her hand, holding back her giggles.
After laughing for a while, she stared at him with her big, watery eyes, leaned towards Li Chen, and asked in a low voice, “Li Chen, I never realized not only can you speak English, but you also know Minnan Language?”
Li Chen raised his eyebrows, a smug look on his face, and said: “Not only can I speak English and Minnan Language, but I can also speak Korean, French, Portuguese, and Japanese!”
Ye Chuxue rolled her eyes and replied, “Yeah right, just keep bragging!”
Li Chen rubbed his nose and said, “Don’t believe me, huh?
Alright, I’ll say it for you right now!”
“Sure, this miss will listen attentively!”
Despite the stares of others, Li Chen leaned in and whispered directly into Ye Chuxue’s ear.
“Miss, thank you very much for the hard work, it’s wonderful!”
Hearing Li Chen suddenly spout these lines, Ye Chuxue’s head was full of black lines, her pretty face burning with embarrassment.
Seeing Ye Chuxue and Li Chen talking and laughing, a fire of jealousy ignited in Ken’s heart.
In his view, this was outright mockery, a slap in his face.
He composed himself and with a forced smile said, “Mr.
Li speaks English very well, but there is still a big gap compared to our Young Director.”
Yanli and other girls seized the opportunity to ask, “Your Young Director?”
Ken nodded and said, “Yes, our Young Director, Zhang Yuanhao, is the most valued young master by our Chairman.
Maybe he will take the reins from the Chairman in the future and be in charge of the entire Mingyuan Group!”
Hearing Ken’s words, the girls immediately displayed starry-eyed gazes.
Mingyuan Group was among the top hundred domestic companies, with a market worth of tens of billions.
If Zhang Yuanhao were to take over his father’s position and control the whole company, wouldn’t that make him a super-rich tycoon with tens of billions in wealth?
Li Chen is certainly outstanding, but after all, he comes from a poor family.
Even if he’s very capable, he would still just be a senior employee.
Compared to a wealthy young master like Zhang Yuanhao, there’s just no comparison.
Instantly, the look in the girls’ eyes toward Li Chen became somewhat disdainful and contemptuous.
Just then, Ken pointed outside the hotel, excitedly saying, “Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrives; our Young Director is here.
That Aston Martin worth five million—a luxurious limited edition—is his ride!”
Seeing the car worth four or five million, all the dolled-up girls had stars in their eyes, each of them wishing they could rush over, spread their legs, and with a suggestive look, say to Young Master Zhang,
I want to have your babies!”
Meanwhile, Yanli proudly hung onto her boyfriend’s arm, boasting, “This Young Director must have come to the wedding for the sake of my Ken’s face!”
When Zhang Yuanhao got off the Aston Martin, he immediately became the center of attention.
Tall and elegant receptionists, even well-born ladies of influence, all cast flirtatious glances at him, trying their best to draw his attention.
Ken quickly adjusted his suit and tie and boasted to Li Chen, “Look at the charm of our Young Director; it’s like the blazing sun, shining bright in the sky.”
“I bet you’ve never met a top-class wealthy young master like him in your lifetime.
How about I take you to meet him, to broaden your horizons?”
Li Chen glanced at Zhang Yuanhao and coldly chuckled, “Not interested, but if he wants to come over and see me, I wouldn’t mind.”
Hearing this arrogant statement from Li Chen, Ken’s face turned gloomy on the spot.
“Li Chen, watch your words.
Don’t think that just because you have some talent, you can disregard everyone.
In front of our Young Director, your modest achievements are not worth mentioning!”
“If you say our Young Director is a Jiao Long soaring through clouds in the sky, then you are nothing but a mudfish tumbling in the mud, with no ground for comparison, you understand?”