bookcurios Chapter 111 Banquet
Chapter 111 Banquet
More than half of the space in the huge banquet hall with a beamless vaulted ceiling has been partitioned off to house the e-sports arena. The competition is in full swing, and the shouting and sound of the speakers are extremely noisy and exciting.
Ding Hong raised his eyebrows. This kind of scene was something he had not expected, but it was also understandable. All his friends were fascinated by e-sports, especially some of them were running businesses in this field. They had even persuaded him at the beginning, but he was not too addicted to it. He only invested part of the money symbolically.
Li Zhiwei and several other friends gave a brief explanation, and then they could not wait to leave him and get back into the action. Ding Hong stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the large screens and casually glancing at the guests present.
This was the equipment that we decided to bring on the spur of the moment when we were in the mood for the party yesterday. We didn't expect that someone with ulterior motives would hear about it and volunteer to be in charge of the organization and arrangements. They also brought in several professional players and even two well-known e-sports hosts. It turned out quite well, but it's a pity that the once magnificent banquet hall was ruined into its current state.
Perhaps it was a professional habit, Ding Hong had already considered the cost of restoring this place to its original state. Suddenly remembering that this was the property of the banquet host, he was instantly embarrassed for meddling in other people's business, and a hint of self-mockery appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Jiang'er, let's play a round!"
"That's right, hurry up! Team up with Hugo and the others and replace Lao Ma. He's such a weakling!"
"You are the weak one! Your whole family is weak! Who dragged down the whole team just now?" The fat white man nicknamed Lao Ma cursed but stood up tiredly and greeted: "Boss Ding, you are here! We have been fighting all night, and now you are the only one who is full of energy."
Ding Hong did not refuse, he took off his watch and put it in his trouser pocket, and walked away...
It was already dark, and Ding Hong was sitting on a large leather sofa drinking with his friends. From time to time, a sweet-looking girl would come forward to refill the glasses, or help light the cigars, pass the tools to cut the caps, and keep an eye on the burning state of the cigars, so as to deal with the ashes at the right time. Everything was done smoothly and pleasing to the eye.
They were born charming and affectionate, and their clothes showed off their graceful figures to the best of their ability. They were all watery and tender. Such looks were certainly not ordinary waitresses, but they were also not entertainers.
No one present would pay attention to where they came from, as they were so used to it that they didn't even bother to take advantage of them. The girls were just quiet and well-behaved, not daring to flatter the nobles in order to avoid being annoyed.
Sister Susan, who is in charge of training them, has repeatedly emphasized these past two days:
"The people in the field today are all top domestic capitalists. Don't be ungrateful and treat them like local rich men or advertisers. Take this opportunity to increase your market value, but don't dream of escaping and catching a rich husband! I have been in this business for many years and have indeed seen people break through the siege, but the proportion is terrible. You can't find one in a thousand miles. However, those who ruin their future by doing things beyond the rules are as numerous as crucian carp crossing the river."
"My dears, don't think I'm blocking your path to wealth. I, your sister, would love to share in your wealth and glory! It is important for people to know themselves. If you listen to me, I will plan a good future for you. Remember not to rush for quick success! If anyone breaks the taboo, don't blame me for abandoning you without negotiation!"
The pretty girl in the fishtail see-through skirt recalled the lecture from sister Susan, sighed in her heart but dared not show her face, then swung her waist, held the crystal ashtray on her head steady, and walked to a thin man with lotus steps, lowered her body with amazing flexibility, and gently stretched her swan-like white neck forward, stopping at the cigar in the guest's right hand. Noticing that her chin was touched by the other party, the girl knew that her well-behaved appearance won the other party a trace of pity, and immediately acted shy, lowered her eyebrows and did not look up.
"You're quite smart, little sister." The thin man teased. His eyes no longer lingered on the girl's face. He raised his eyes and saw Ding Hong not far away. He then shouted, "Are you mocking me for being indifferent to food and drink again? I'm just so philanthropic!" Then he laughed wildly.
Ding Hong just shook his head and made no comment. However, several other people who were familiar with him teased the thin man for having dark circles under his eyes that looked like a panda, which again made him dissatisfied. Under the influence of alcohol, they spoke dirty words fluently and naturally.
"You guys can hide here in peace!" The door to the hall opened and Li Zhiwei was pushed in by a group of men and women.
Ding Hong seemed unhappy that his peace was disturbed by the visitor. He frowned slightly and ignored him.
Li Zhiwei sat down next to him and said, "Don't be ungrateful. I'm here to inform you that the meal will be served in half an hour."
'Panda Eyes' laughed and said, "Wow! You still remember to eat? I thought they were killing each other and had forgotten all about worldly affairs." As he spoke, his eyes drifted to the young men and women who were sitting separately. He thought they were very pleasing to the eye and started to think about the selection of tonight's 'midnight snack'.
"It's lively enough, but all good things must come to an end. Guests who are willing to join the fight can stay." A beautiful lady in a backless rhinestone gauze dress replied with a smile. She is a well-known artist under Li Zhiwei. She is sexy yet sweet. She often attends cocktail parties and is already a familiar face in this circle. Therefore, she has the courage to reply for her boss.
"What's wrong with you?" Li Zhiwei touched his old friend next to him.
Ding Hong said: "Go back, there will be a regular company meeting tomorrow morning."
"Ah? You guessed it right!" Another girl who went the petite Lolita route was surprised and regretful, and said in a childish voice: "Boss Ding, please stay and fight a few more games. Your desperate counterattack this afternoon was so exciting!"
"It's strange, Jiang'er, you don't seem to be interested in e-sports." Seeing that Ding Hong had no intention of responding, 'Panda Eyes' couldn't bear to embarrass the beauty, so he stepped forward to bring up the topic.
The effect was good, because before the main person could open his mouth, someone started to complain, and it was the talkative Li Zhiwei again: "Although he is a good fighter, he is not addicted. He is really a freak among us brothers. He is only interested in high technology, so he set up a robot company and smart home. Oh, and cars!"
As he spoke, he turned his head and glanced at Ding Hong: "The car you bought from the concept car show, are you still driving it now?"
"Open it once in a while. Why are you itching to do it again?"
"Oh my, I'm not lucky enough to enjoy it! I just drove it for a while." Li Zhiwei explained to everyone with an exaggerated expression: "I guarantee that none of you have ever seen the logo of that car. It was registered by a research and development department of a top luxury car brand. The appearance is quite normal, but the interior design is really weird. I won't mention the complicated buttons on the dashboard and steering wheel. Anyway, I don't understand them."
This caused a burst of laughter, and everyone continued to listen with interest.
"The interior decoration of the four doors is in a wave shape, which is very trendy. But it's bare, and you can't even find the place to open the door! Our boss Ding is like pressing acupuncture points, just touch it casually - the door will open, but no matter how I touch or find it, it doesn't work. Tell me, aren't you angry!"
"Wow! It's amazing! Why is that?" an 18th-tier fresh meat who is also under Li Zhiwei asked curiously. His face was angular as if it was chopped by a knife or an axe, but his temperament was handsome and cute, his skin was white, and his mouth, as pink as a rose petal, opened into a round shape in surprise.
The eyes of the man with the panda eyes were immediately attracted, and he smacked his lips and laughed, "Of course, only our boss Ding can touch it, because it is unlocked by fingerprint. I also went to the exhibition to join in the fun. The car is ridiculously expensive, but it is not easy to drive. I think it is too strenuous, so I just take a look. Only enthusiasts will buy it home, haha!" Enthusiast? In fact, he wanted to say "suckers", but he knew Ding Hong's personality, and the other party's capital was higher than his family. There was no need to get into trouble just for the sake of greed.
Li Zhiwei cried out in surprise when he heard this: "Ding Jiang! You are so mean. You didn't tell me no matter how I asked, so I wasted my time looking for you!" At the same time, he raised his glass to thank 'Panda Eyes' for helping him solve his problems, and then winked at Ding Hong and said: "I said at the time that this car is the best for picking up girls. If you like someone, just lead her to the car, and she will be unable to escape even if she has wings!"
"Our boss Ding is so popular with women that he makes people jealous. Does he still need to resort to tricks?" Another 'fox friend' joined in the ridicule.
Unfortunately, Ding Hong just stared at his glass of wine without saying a word. This made everyone feel bored, but they also understood his aloof personality and changed the subject casually.
Ding Hong was not being aloof on purpose, but when Li Zhiwei mentioned the car, his thoughts had already unconsciously flown to a certain woman, recalling her funny behavior that night, and the rare closeness between him and her...
Sigh, I've already decided to have fun, but why do I think of her for no reason? It's a bummer.
So Ding Hong collected his thoughts, thinking that his silence just now must have seemed unsociable, so he decided to join in. It was at this time that he raised his eyes and noticed the artists brought by Li Zhiwei.
Nowadays, medical beauty technology is becoming more and more mature. Both men and women have narrow and pointed faces that look like they were squeezed by a door panel. Boys have European wide eyelids that are deep to the sky, or Korean small incision eyelids. Girls have foxy eyes, curved smiling eyes, or Western large parallel double eyelids. As for noses, they are all so high that the nostrils are almost invisible.
The plastic surgery templates are no longer the same as they were 20 or 30 years ago. Instead, each has its own flavor and is tailored to suit different needs.
Suddenly, he narrowed his eyes slightly, and saw a graceful and quiet girl sitting in a corner slightly away from the guests, like a willow in the breeze. She just raised the corners of her mouth slightly and listened quietly throughout the whole process. She was wearing a light mint green slim long skirt with a front slit. The fresh but not overly exaggerated outfit made her look smart and pitiful.
It was not her appearance, but her demeanor and charm that overlapped with the figure that Ding Hong had been thinking about. This resemblance alone made his eyes freeze. The woman noticed and looked back, and found that it was the young master Ding whom she had long admired. Her face flushed instantly, whether because of excitement or shyness, but she did not forget her character setting. Her eyes were half covered by her long eyelashes, she pursed her lips slightly, and lowered her pointed chin slightly in response.
When she looked up again, she found that the other person's eyes were still on her face, and she was even more ecstatic: Is the right time to fly to the top? I know my strengths and characteristics too well, I just need to continue to strengthen them, and keep them close and distant without leaving any traces.
However, after the banquet, Ding Hong left with another cool and charming sister...
What? Did I misunderstand?!
No, absolutely not! During this period, his boss Li Zhiwei also noticed something and specially introduced him to Young Master Ding.
Is it true that men's temperament is more difficult to understand than women's?
She was deeply shocked, and realized that she was still within the reach of several other guests, and she must not lose more excellent opportunities to make friends with powerful people because of one person.
However, it is a pity! Looking at the entire venue, in terms of cost-effectiveness in all aspects, who can compare with the one who left? Not to mention the more exciting added value of hot searches and headlines.
Oh, forget it. Although she was unwilling, she had to let it go decisively. She raised the corners of her lips slightly again, and her slender fingers seemed to be clasped at the high slit of her long skirt, half covering the milky and smooth skin of her legs that was exposed due to her light steps, and walked towards the fat man who was raising a glass to her...