Chapter 115: The birthday banquet 2

Such as this one.

"Lin Feng, I have long heard of your name. You’ve made quite a name for yourself in the capital. Almost everyone seems to know you," a potbellied man said loudly.

His arm was casually slung around the waist of his female partner, who happened to be a famous celebrity.

He was Mr. Qian, a distant relative of an influential bureaucratic family, someone who had gained power through his family’s inheritance and background.

He was also a famously low-EQ rich second generation.

Before Lin Feng could answer, his aunt, Wei Ranmiao, had already laughed.

"You’re being too generous, Mr. Qian. Xiao Feng is still a child. He’s only recently started accompanying us to these occasions. If anything, he should be learning from the older generation rather than having everyone make such a fuss over him."

"...? Are you trying to imply something?"

Mr. Qian’s face was confused at first, then slowly flushed red.

He was not very good at reading the mood, so he often got mocked without realizing it.

Was this woman mocking him, too?

Wei Ranmiao looked surprised and exchanged a few ’confused’ glances with Bai Tingyu.

"Mr. Qian, what are you saying? You’ve always been a magnanimous elder worth learning from. Don’t you agree, Xiao Feng?"

Lin Feng nodded obediently.

He was indeed learning a lot, but he was learning from Wei Ranmiao’s excellent social skills.

The boy’s eyes were gentle as he looked at Mr. Qian.

"Uncle, you’re making me shy. I’m still young, and I certainly haven’t accomplished anything worth being so well-known for. I admit that I am not worthy of the attention I’ve received," he said sheepishly, his cheeks flushed pink with embarrassment.

He paused, seeming a little hesitant, before adding, "I am thankful for your guidance. I will do my best so that people can remember me for something worthwhile in the future."

The boy looked so sincere and honest that the potbellied man’s expression slowly relaxed.

’Indeed, I have always been a magnanimous person.’

In the end, didn’t he still forgive those people who mocked him after he punished them?

Mr. Qian, the famous simpleton, waved a hand and awkwardly coughed.

"Well, I guess you’re still a child. Just be more mindful in the future..."

"Um. I understand, Uncle. Please advise me in the future as well."

"Certainly, certainly."

’He’s good.’

Wei Ranmiao was a little surprised.

She recalled how socially awkward Lin Feng had been previously, but before her thoughts could stray any further, she immediately reined them in.

Wei Ranmiao smilingly turned toward the celebrity accompanying the man.

"Speaking of which, I believe I saw your recent drama. Your performance was wonderful. I’ve been meaning to ask you about the filming..."

Before the banquet even began, this kind of encounter happened not just once, but a few more times.

Fortunately, there was an experienced socialite in the Bai family who expertly maneuvered the conversations before they could become any more awkward, easing the tension every time.

Lin Feng’s expression remained calm and gentle with the same smile, as if he had not noticed the subtle changes in their expressions.

He was already about to become immune to these looks and words.

The boy’s amber eyes, however, were subtly scanning the crowd, looking for a certain figure.

But that tall, giant hulk of a man was nowhere to be found.

At this time, the boy was unaware of another pair of eyes hungrily watching him from one corner, scanning him from head to toe as if undressing him with their gaze.

Like a predator observing its prey, waiting silently behind the bushes, ready to pounce.

"Are you sure you’ll be alright by yourselves?"

Wei Ranmiao and Bai Tingyu were still a little worried.

Lin Feng nodded. "Please enjoy yourselves. I plan to find a corner to settle in. I’m not very used to these lively banquets."

Bai Jianning patted her chest. "Don’t worry, Mom. I’m here. I’ll keep watch over Third Brother."

The couple finally left to socialize with their business partners. They still had to find ways to form connections with the banquet’s key figures.

At this banquet, there were a few guests who had ties with political and military circles.

Moving through the lawn, the cousins finally found a corner with fewer people.

"Gosh, I really hate formal parties!" Bai Jianning sighed.

She resisted the urge to slump into her chair.

Even in an area with fewer people, her Third Brother was still a stunning figure who caught the eyes of those nearby.

The moment she tried to slump down, she could only imagine how much she would look like a frog next to a swan.

As a top beauty herself, how could Bai Jianning accept that?

So the girl sat straighter with her chin held high, elegantly drinking juice and demurely eating snacks, only her mouth moving as she complained non-stop.

Likewise, Lin Feng picked up a glass of orange juice from a passing waiter with effortless grace and took a small sip.

He looked relaxed, with an unhurried demeanor, smiling gently as he looked at her.

The few girls watching nearby sighed in regret.

Why was such a beautiful male god gay?

Bai Jianning: (╥﹏╥) Third Brother, how are you so effortlessly pretty, ah...

"Ahem, brother," Bai Jianning decided to ask for the secret cultivation manuals. "Earlier, you were so smooth when you spoke to the elders. You even managed to calm down the rude ones. How did you do it?"

"I just followed Aunt’s lead."

"No way it’s that simple! You used to be terribly awkward at these kinds of social occasions. You must have learned some kind of cheat code."

Lin Feng was startled.

Oh, dear.

He had let it slip again.

The boy’s eyes trembled as he quickly thought of a reason.

Then, Lin Feng began to talk at length about what Wei Ranmiao had been telling him over the past week.

"It’s not that complicated. You have to figure out what the other person wants. Some simply want to see how you’ll react. If someone deliberately provokes you, getting angry is exactly what they want...." and so on.

These social tricks were things Wei Ranmiao had painstakingly taught both Lin Feng and Bai Jianning during their outings.

Bai Jianning realized that she seemed to have failed to absorb the essence, while her Third Cousin had even transcended the Foundation Stage and become a Nascent Soul.

Wow! Respect!

While they were talking, a waiter carrying a tray of wineglasses walked by and suddenly tripped.

"Ah!" The waiter hurriedly steadied himself.

Although the wine glasses did not fall, some of the wine splashed in their direction.

Lin Feng was sitting with his back to the waiter and did not notice.

Bai Jianning exclaimed in shock, and—

Splash!

Lin Feng felt some liquid splash onto his shoulder, with some of it landing on the side of his face.

The memory of being splashed by sulfuric acid uncontrollably rose.

"Ah!" The boy exclaimed, standing up in sudden panic, only to calm down when he realized that there was no pain.

Because he had been training himself with all kinds of schemes and tricks, various conspiracy theories flashed through Lin Feng’s mind.

Did someone do it on purpose?

Lin Feng turned around with a cold face, only to see the waiter’s extremely pale face, clearly terrified.

...Was he overthinking?

This person did not seem to have done it on purpose.