Chapter 1674 - 679: Destination

Chapter 1674: Chapter 679: Destination

This luncheon, although Zhou Wang arranged it to entertain everyone, Guo Wangshan and others did not eat comfortably.

Because they really did not expect that the "other guests" Zhou Wang mentioned would have such impressive backgrounds.

First was the old boss Wang Shang, who held real power in the core area of Magic City.

Guo Wangshan and others had met this person at the dinner party, but when Zhou Wang affectionately called him "Second Uncle," Guo Wangshan’s expression changed subtly.

Although Zhou Wang later explained that the two were not really related and he called him this way just to show closeness, it still inevitably sparked wild thoughts.

As a local tycoon in Magic City, a person who deals routinely with these official bosses, Guo Wangshan and others naturally knew Wang Shang’s background was quite influential; otherwise, he wouldn’t have sat in the regional boss position at only around forty.

Besides Wang Shang, other attendees of this luncheon were figures in Magic City whose positions or control were about the same level, mainly concentrated in the Huangpu District where Zhou Wang’s residence and company were located.

But to express their regard for Zhou Wang, the top figures in Magic City also dispatched their secretaries to send congratulations, though they didn’t stay for the meal, just passed on an attitude, which was quite enough for figures of this level.

This shows that Zhou Wang has at least registered above a certain level, and it can be seen that the official stance towards him is friendly and supportive.

At first glance, this seems to mean nothing, like a kind of ceremonial congratulation, but in Huaxia’s particular ecology, such affairs are inherently extremely sensitive. Even someone as competitive as Guo Wangshan, in trying to be Magic City’s top figure, might not receive similar treatment at a birthday banquet.

But what shocked Guo Wangshan, He Jinglun, and others most was a mysterious guest from Beidou.

The person was around thirty to forty years old, wearing casual clothes, exuding a serious demeanor.

Zhou Wang did not introduce the person in detail; the group only knew the person was surnamed Qu, and Zhou Wang addressed him as "President Qu." Between their interactions, they seemed to address each other quite politely.

The person did not stay long at the luncheon. After moving his chopsticks a bit, he expressed birthday congratulations to Zhou Wang with tea instead of wine and left behind a seemingly very meager birthday gift before saying goodbye.

After Zhou Wang also got up to escort him away, Shen Li, Liu Heng, and others started whispering in a low voice, speaking with words of doubt:

"Surnamed Qu, that upright demeanor seems like he’s from the military, could it be..."

"In Beidou, it seems only that family remains."

"Ahem."

With Wang Shang and others still at the dining table, fearing that Shen Li and others might talk about sensitive issues, Guo Wangshan lightly coughed to interrupt them.

Some matters are best understood with the heart; saying everything out loud might invite trouble.

Then everyone fell silent, but the complex feelings in their hearts were only known to themselves... Fortunately, they had already gotten "tickets." From now on, in a sense, they had become Zhou Wang’s people.

...

On the other side, Zhou Wang gestured to stop the butler Han Rui from wanting to follow up and personally escorted President Qu to the elevator hall before stopping.

Like some kind of tacit understanding, Qu, who had been rather silent at the dining table earlier, also halted his steps, turned around, and began examining Zhou Wang closely... That gaze felt odd to Zhou Wang, very different from at the dining table.

But Zhou Wang indeed felt quite insecure, especially after he discovered the true identity of the guest.

The guest came specifically representing the family to celebrate the birthday today, in the eyes of outsiders, this naturally was a great honor for Zhou Wang. However, Zhou Wang worried that it might just be an excuse; maybe the guest came to assess the situation, now secretly considering how to eliminate him.

Thinking it over, Zhou Wang still proactively smiled and said, "It seems a bit distant to call you President Qu, don’t know if I’m fortunate enough to call you Brother Qu?"

Qu Yunfeng briefly stayed silent, then said meaningfully, "I don’t mind, but aren’t you afraid I’ll take it seriously?"

As Zhou Wang froze, Qu Yunfeng continued, "We don’t have a harmonious relationship with the Ding Family."

Suddenly, Zhou Wang’s cold sweat immediately started dripping down.

Sure enough, the other party actually knew everything, was quite informed about his circumstances; other women in the eyes of the guest were mere clouds, but the granddaughter of the Ding Family...

Just as Zhou Wang’s mind was racing on how to respond, Qu Yunfeng voluntarily skipped the topic: "Mr. Zhou, my father has always wanted to meet you in person; you know, Wang Ruixi, Mr. Wang, was grandpa’s old subordinate; earlier you managed to return home safely, father also contributed some effort. He is very interested in your achievements..."

"Next time I go to Beidou, I must visit in person."

Zhou Wang could only repeatedly affirm.

Qu Yunfeng nodded slightly, "Mr. Zhou, no need to see me off. The future is long."

Zhou Wang initially wanted to insist on sending him downstairs but sensed something from the guest’s eyes and nodded, "Then President Qu, have a good journey."

That "Brother," after all, he dared not say out loud now.

After Zhou Wang turned to leave the elevator hall, Qu Yunfeng still stood in place, not turning back, gently sighing: "Peining, have I come all this way, and you’re still unwilling to see me?"

With that, light footsteps echoed from the stairwell, and Qu Peining, tightly pursing her lips with emotions slightly complex, silently came out.