Chapter 164 - 135: Where Did Daddy Go? (Part 2)
Chapter 164: Chapter 135: Where Did Daddy Go? (Part 2)
"I haven’t had anything to drink. I’m about to head back."
After replying to Xiao Xiao, Gao Yuan glanced at the bustling banquet hall. His eyes landed on Wang Sichao, who was surrounded by a crowd, and he got up to walk over to him.
He had come at Wang Sichao’s invitation, so he had to let him know he was leaving.
"Young Master Wang is always the brightest star in the room!"
Gao Yuan walked closer, raised his glass of juice, and said to Wang Sichao with a smile.
"My apologies, brother. I’ve been a terrible host today!"
Wang Sichao had actually seen Gao Yuan approaching. Even while chatting with the people around him, a man like him always kept an eye on the entire event.
"I’m just a worldly man, surrounded by worldly matters."
"You didn’t bring a date today, did you? How about I introduce you to someone?"
Wang Sichao was a smooth operator, and the excuse he gave was fitting—everyone at the party had seen him surrounded by women all night.
’Gao Yuan couldn’t care less about any of this. He barely knew the guy, and since they weren’t talking business, there was really nothing for them to discuss.’
’As for the women... sure, these long-legged, large-chested girls were attractive, but they weren’t even in the same league as Xiao Xiao.’
Just as he was about to refuse, he heard a feminine voice chime in from nearby.
"Oh, cousin, who are you trying to set up with a date?"
Hearing this voice, Wang Sichao didn’t turn around, instead just giving Gao Yuan a sheepish smile.
By the time he turned around, his expression had already switched to an appeasing smile. "Not at all, Xiaoxian! I was just asking Gao Yuan since he didn’t bring a date."
As he spoke, Wang Sichao shot Gao Yuan a few pointed blinks.
Gao Yuan saw that the guest of honor had arrived.
’The girl in front of him was truly beautiful—or to be more precise, pure and innocent.’
Liu Yifei’s portrayal of Little Dragon Girl is considered the gold standard of innocence, right? Hailed by men everywhere as a pure and chaste beauty.
But this girl before him was even more innocent, especially with those eyes like black gems—not just clear, but full of spirit.
She also possessed the fragile beauty of a Lin Daiyu, the kind that made you want to protect her, to cup her in the palm of your hand.
This was the third time he’d seen this girl recently. Looking at Wang Zhixian from so close, the sense of familiarity grew even stronger.
’He just couldn’t for the life of him remember where he had seen her before.’
"Happy birthday!"
He knew this girl, Wang Zhixian, liked his songs, which made her a fan. It was only natural for him to offer his best wishes on her birthday.
But upon hearing Gao Yuan’s words, Wang Zhixian instantly grew shy.
A blush crept across her fair cheeks as she said softly to Gao Yuan, "Thank you!"
Nearby, Wang Sichao’s jaw dropped as he watched his cousin. ’Is this really the same little terror we have at home?’
’At home, nobody dared to cross her, but now she was acting like a little kitten.’
He was especially familiar with the way his cousin was looking at Gao Yuan; he’d seen that same look in the eyes of countless women.
’This made him size up Gao Yuan once more, wondering what it was about him that so captivated his cousin.’
"I should be heading back. Thank you for your hospitality."
Gao Yuan’s words were directed at both Wang Sichao and Wang Zhixian.
When she heard Gao Yuan was leaving, a hint of reluctance flickered in Wang Zhixian’s eyes.
She had just finished her duties and was about to find Gao Yuan for a chat when she saw him standing with her cousin.
But by the time she reached them, Gao Yuan was already preparing to leave.
"Let’s add each other’s WeChat!"
Wang Zhixian said softly, pulling out her phone, opening her QR code, and holding it out to Gao Yuan.
"Sure."
Gao Yuan smiled, took out his own phone, and scanned hers.
After adding her on WeChat, Gao Yuan spoke again. "Alright, I’ll be taking my leave now."
"Brother Yuan, I’ll walk you out!"
With that, Wang Zhixian began to walk out with Gao Yuan, and Wang Sichao, seeing this, followed them.
His movement, however, drew the eyes of many, and his friends in particular also followed them out.
By the time Gao Yuan and Wang Zhixian reached the hall’s entrance, their small departure had turned into a large crowd seeing him off.
"Thank you, but this is far enough."
"Happy birthday again. If you’re ever in Hang City, feel free to give me a call."
Gao Yuan said this earnestly to both Wang Zhixian and Wang Sichao. He could tell that Wang Zhixian’s feelings for him went beyond that of a typical fan for their idol.
’But Gao Yuan wasn’t looking to get involved with any women right now. In his heart, he hoped they could just remain friends.’
With a wave, Gao Yuan walked toward the black Bugatti.
Coincidentally, a Tesla Model X was parked right beside the Bugatti, and everyone assumed he was walking toward the Tesla.
"He drives a Tesla? Is that really worth the young lady seeing him out personally?"
"The only thing he’s got going for him is his looks."
Wang Zhixian heard the murmurs behind her, and her brow furrowed. ’Is that what I’m supposed to care about?’
’These people don’t get it at all, and they’re just talking nonsense.’
She couldn’t help but turn and glare at Wang Sichao.
’Wang Sichao felt a pang of frustration. What did their gossip have to do with him? It wasn’t like he brought these people here.’
But when he glanced back, he realized that, actually, he had brought a few of them.
He shot them an angry glare.
’It’s 2023, and people are still judging a man by his car? He’d have to keep his distance from this lot in the future.’
’Ever since his cousin said she wanted to invite this guy, he’d asked Jay Chou about him.’
’Gao Yuan was a good singer, he was starting his own business, GY Skincare, and on top of that, he was the second-largest shareholder of the Hang City Lin Group.’
’Setting aside whether his start-up would succeed, that position as the Lin Group’s second-largest shareholder was worth a billion on its own.’