Chapter 224 The Banquet on the Ship

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"He is a friend of my sister," Lin Yazhi explained. Hearing Lin Yazhi say this, the bodyguards all quieted down. Ouyang Lingtian had especially instructed that, even if they offended the Emperor at this time, they must not offend Fang Fei's friends and family. Experience more on empire This showed just how much Ouyang Lingtian cared about Fang Fei. But he was destined to cry, because Fang Fei was Xia Liu's woman. After boarding the deck, a lovely young woman came out to greet Lin Yazhi, her face covered with too much makeup, like she was wearing a white mask. "Sister Lin, you've finally arrived; everyone has been waiting for you." "Sisi, where is my sister?" Lin Yazhi was most concerned about Fang Fei. She had to inform Fang Fei about Xia Liu's news in advance, or else she would be unprepared when the time came. If she showed any slip in front of so many people, the rescue operation would fall through. She had thought it over carefully last night; if Fang Fei insisted on leaving with Xia Liu, she would pretend to be good friends after meeting. When the opportunity arose, they would elope. "Sister Feifei is in the room," the young woman named Sisi cheerfully responded. "Oh, and who is this?" she then turned her gaze to Xia Liu, looking confused at Xia Liu's strikingly handsome facial features contrasting with his cheaply dressed appearance. "His name is Xia Liu, he's my sister's good friend, and he's here to attend my sister's wedding." "Alright, let's go in first," Sisi said as she pulled on Lin Yazhi to enter the luxurious cabin. "Xia Liu, are we going in now or?" Uncle Fu was not very keen on joining the young people's gathering. "Let's wait until the ship starts; otherwise, I'm afraid they might throw me off the ship," Xia Liu said bitterly, assessing his attire. Uncle Fu glanced at him and grinned, saying nothing more. He could already imagine the disdain Xia Liu would face once inside. Ten minutes after Lin Yazhi entered the cabin, the ship set sail. With countless black-clad bodyguards standing on the deck, Xia Liu and Uncle Fu couldn't stand with the bodyguards, so they entered the cabin. The ship was like a moving five-star hotel. The interior was extravagantly furnished. Passing through two doors and being searched twice by bodyguards, Xia Liu finally saw the true face of the interior. Displayed before them was a luxurious, spacious hall with beverages and meals set up on both sides. In the center of the hall was a red carpet; beautiful music was playing at the moment, and some men and women were dancing a dance of the wealthy in the middle of the hall. Xia Liu's arrival immediately caught the attention of numerous young men and women. They were all astonished; Xia Liu was exceptionally handsome, but what was he wearing? They were all in formal suits, looking impeccably sharp. And Xia Liu? He wore Anta sneakers, grey casual pants, and a grey shirt, almost defiantly casual. The young men and women began to snicker at that moment. Had it not been for Uncle Fu, who was somewhat familiar to them, they would probably have taken turns teasing him. Xia Liu scanned the whole room but didn't see Fang Fei or Lin Yazhi, so he suggested they go eat something first. There they were, under the astonished gazes of everyone, Xia Liu and Uncle Fu sat at the dining area, furiously sweeping through the food on the table. Uncle Fu had just recovered the night before, and now he needed to eat a large amount of food, or else he couldn't face upcoming, unexpected incidents. "Handsome guy, you're not from Liu Hai, are you?" a cute young woman approached Xia Liu while he was eating and drinking. "Hmm, I came from Binlai City," Xia Liu replied, guzzling a swig of red wine. "Binlai City? Do you know Young Master Lingtian?" The girl had no idea where Binlai City was, and just wanted to figure out how Xia Liu managed to get on the boat. "I don't know him." "Wow! Then how did you board the ship?" The girl widened her eyes, completely puzzled about how he could have gotten on. "Hahaha! I think, he must have sneaked in!" "That's terrifying. Surely, the security must not have checked the ship properly; he must have been hiding inside the cabin from before." "His nerve, to be eating so boldly." Xia Liu and the girl's conversation was evidently overheard by many people. They looked at Xia Liu with disdain. Some even pinched their noses, afraid they might smell something off from Xia Liu. To them, Xia Liu absolutely reeked. One whiff, and undoubtedly, it'd bring three hundred years of bad luck. "Ladies and gentlemen, he is a friend of Feifei," Uncle Fu didn't want to see Xia Liu overwhelmed by saliva, so he forcefully explained. But his explanation was rather pale, as his attire was only slightly better than Xia Liu's. And given his age, he looked just like a driver. "Hahaha! Uncle, stop explaining; you're in cahoots with this guy, just here to freeload!" one of the young men laughed loudly. "Giggle, giggle..." Most of those present began to laugh. Feifei is who? The Fang Family's esteemed young lady. To become her friend, even wealthy heirs with billions aren't qualified. Someone looking as poor as Xia Liu claiming to be Feifei's friend, nobody would believe it. However, a few knowledgeable men and women did not laugh. They all knew Uncle Fu and that he was Lin Yazhi's bodyguard and driver. Xia Liu was able to get here definitely because of Lin Yazhi. What status does Lin Yazhi hold in Liu Hai? If they dare laugh at the people she brings in, they'll end up in a tragic state themselves. But with the forest so big and all kinds of birds out there, the world never lacks fools who rely on their family's little money. In front of others, they act as if they're the top tycoon in the world. "Uncle Fu, let them talk. Come, let's drink!" Xia Liu smiled slightly, with no time to entertain these fools. With that time, might as well eat more; after all, it's free. Seeing Xia Liu ignoring him, the younger group of heirs started constantly harassing Xia Liu. Using such methods to showcase their presence in front of everyone. But Xia Liu let these people talk, ignoring them completely. He just wanted to see Feifei quickly and talk to her. Meanwhile, in a certain room on the ship, Lin Yazhi was worried about how to bring up Xia Liu's matter. By the room's floor-to-ceiling window, a beautiful familiar figure was staring out the window, where seagulls were crying and flying. "Yazhi, you seem a bit off today, why aren't you speaking?" The figure turned around; it was that charming, familiar face. With shifting steps, Feifei quietly walked up to Lin Yazhi. "Sister, do you know a young man named Xia Liu?" After a moment, Lin Yazhi decided to ask. Hearing the name she had been daydreaming about, Feifei's pupils abruptly contracted, and her eyes quickly turned misty. She immediately turned away, afraid Lin Yazhi would see her lose composure. "Sister, you..." Seeing this, Lin Yazhi became very certain of the relationship she might truly have with Xia Liu.

Chapter 224 The Banquet on the Ship

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