Chapter 19: Which Miss Chu is She?_1

"Mm!"

Chu Ran nodded indifferently, yet when she turned to face Zhou Yuan, her smile bloomed like flowers, "Let's go!"

Zhou Yuan replied with a polite smile, "Sure!"

The two entered the grand lobby of Mingqi Hotel together, chatting and laughing all the way.

Zhu Zihua's heart trembled. Ever since Miss Chu had descended upon Jiang City, she had rejected many visitors.

Although he had been fortunate enough to meet her, this was the first time he saw Chu Ran smiling so happily.

Who exactly was the man by her side?

He dressed plainly and did not seem like a big shot, but why could he elicit such warmth from Chu Ran?

And beyond doubt, their relationship was anything but ordinary.

"President Zhu, may I ask, who… which Miss Chu is she?"

Liu Yuanpeng, still unwilling to give up, pressed forward, digging for answers.

Zhu Zihua couldn't help but sigh, "There's only one Miss Chu in Jiang City, you know who she is."

After dropping that line, he headed towards the banquet hall.

He wasn't here to attend the wedding, after all, Liu Yuanpeng's status was too low, simply unworthy!

"Ah..."

Liu Yuanpeng felt like his heart had turned to ashes, nearly collapsing onto the floor.

He knew very well that his wedding had been so glorious solely because Chu Ran was attending.

And just now...

He had actually defiled Chu Ran!

It felt as if his heart was being sliced by knives.

It was more than regret, he was green with remorse!

"Husband, don't panic!"

"What President Zhu meant was, there's only one Miss Chu in Jiang City, meaning that woman is from Jiang City, not from the distinguished Chu Family of Capital City!"

Yang Li analyzed earnestly.

Only if Liu Yuanpeng could rise to prominence could she gain access to the higher echelons of society.

As for flirting with a vixen right in front of her, it was an unavoidable matter, especially since she loved Liu Yuanpeng's wealth, not the man himself!

"You're right!"

Liu Yuanpeng awoke as if from a trance, slapping his thigh in ecstasy, "The noble Miss Chu, how could she possibly be with Zhou Yuan?"

This clearly defied logic.

Although he had never heard of a prominent Chu family in Jiang City, he himself was not part of the elite, so ignorance was normal.

Regardless of how formidable the Chu Family of Jiang City might be, they could never compare to the Chu Family of Capital City!

Thus, as long as he hosted Chu Ran well, what could it possibly matter if he offended the Chu Family of Jiang City?

"Congratulations, congratulations!"

Just then, a well-dressed young man brimming with an enthusiastic smile approached to greet them.

"Oh, Mr. Li!"

"Your presence has elevated my wedding by several notches!"

Liu Yuanpeng approached with a look of sheer joy, for the man before him was the young master of the Li Family of Jiang City, and his father was Li Changhe, who ranked within the top three tycoons on the Jiang City Rich List!

He certainly was far more influential than Zhu Zihua, who ranked seventh.

"Hahaha..."

"You flatter me!"

Li Shaofeng laughed, "My father was suddenly called away on business. Otherwise, he would have definitely come in person to give his blessings."

As the heir to the Li Family, he was well aware of the value of being favored by Miss Chu.

So even though Liu Yuanpeng was less than an ant in his eyes for now, he was bound to soar high in the future, and thus it was essential for him to condescend to forge this connection.

"Brother Li, your coming is a great honor for me!"

"This modest wedding venue is hardly fit to receive your esteemed father!"

Liu Yuanpeng was a small boss after all. Seeing Li Shaofeng's enthusiastic attitude, he quickly called him "brother" to close the distance between them.

"Modest!"

Li Shaofeng waved his hand and said, "Getting Miss Chu's appreciation, I'm afraid Jiang City won't be able to contain this True Dragon of yours much longer!"

He did not choose to ignore Liu Yuanpeng's attempt to curry favor.

Even if Chu Ran's appreciation for Liu Yuanpeng was just an unconfirmed rumor, he dared not gamble on its truth. He preferred to establish good relations first—whether it was true or false, he would surely find out later!

"Brother Li, you're really too funny!"

"We just had some shameless couple come here to cause trouble, trying to make it impossible for me and Yuanpeng to get out unscathed!"

The more Yang Li thought about it, the angrier she became, thinking of a strategy to use someone else's hand to get rid of Zhou Yuan. If Li Shaofeng was willing to help deal with Zhou Yuan, even if the Chu Family of Jiang City was protecting him, so what?

But what she didn't know was that there was no Chu Family in Jiang City, and the one who was with Zhou Yuan was the Miss Chu from the Chu Family in the Capital City.

"Is that so?"

Li Shaofeng's expression darkened, and he said gravely, "Don't they know that Chu Ran is attending the wedding banquet?"

"Absolutely true!" Liu Yuanpeng exaggerated, "Not only do they not take us seriously, but they also spout nonsense, saying the elite circle of Jiang City is just a trash heap!"

Li Shaofeng's expression turned colder, "Truly audacious, where are that shameless couple? I'll go meet them!"

If he dealt with the ones spouting nonsense at such an event and got seen by Chu Ran, maybe he too could win her favor and lift the Li Family even higher!

"Then I'll have to trouble Brother Li, that shameless couple, they're inside!"

"I'm getting married today, it's not convenient for me to take action!"

After exchanging a glance, Liu Yuanpeng and Yang Li could hardly stop themselves from snorting with laughter.

If Li Shaofeng helped them get rid of Zhou Yuan and that despicable woman, it would be enough to let more than half of Jiang City's influential figures know his power.

Who would dare to slight him after that?

"Brother Li, this way please!"

As if to avenge Liu Yuanpeng's disloyalty, Yang Li stealthily gave Li Shaofeng a flirtatious glance.

Once the three of them set foot in the banquet hall, Liu Yuanpeng declared aggressively, "Brother Li, it's this piece of trash!"

Yang Li also spoke up, "That's right, this despicable woman!"

But what they didn't notice was that Li Shaofeng's expression was almost desperate!

Liu Yuanpeng calling Zhou Yuan trash was no big deal.

But that wretched woman, Yang Li, she actually had the gall to insult Chu Ran in front of him, was she tired of living?

The entire banquet hall had fallen silent!

A pair of eyes turned to Liu Yuanpeng and Yang Li, who were about to get Li Shaofeng killed along with them.

Chu Ran said nothing, but when those meaningful eyes looked over, Li Shaofeng felt a chill all over, almost dropping to his knees to apologize!

"You trash, weren't you acting so arrogant just now?"

"The heir of Jiang City's Li Family, the third on the wealthy list, the son of Li Changhe, Brother Li Shaofeng, is my good brother!"

Liu Yuanpeng, relying on others for his courage, shouted so loudly, fearing that not everyone in the banquet hall would hear about his supposed brotherhood with Li Shaofeng.

There were many of Liu Yuanpeng's business partners as well as friends and family present, who could not reach Chu Ran's level, so envy, jealousy, and hatred burst forth from their eyes!

Liu Yuanpeng had actually managed to climb up to Li Shaofeng?

"That's right!"

"And this despicable woman, she flirted with my husband right in front of me, it's just too obscene!"

Yang Li also started to vent her discontent, desiring to tarnish Chu Ran's reputation, to make her unable to survive in Jiang City, thinking to turn from a nobody into a Phoenix?

Dream on!

Little did she know, Chu Ran was the Phoenix!

"Yang Li!"

"You can insult me, but you can't insult Miss Chu!"

Zhou Yuan, in a rage, suddenly stood up, and with a 'whoosh', flipped over the table, causing wine and dishes to scatter all over!

That Chu Ran had been kind to him, was unequivocal!

And now that everyone was in attendance, the counterattack was set to begin!

This wedding must end amidst his wrath!