Chapter 17: Competing for Attention and Public Flirtation

Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Competing for Attention and Public Flirtation

Luo Jianghe and his wife burst out laughing. Although they said nothing, the sound was exceptionally grating.

The next moment, Zhang Yaqing and Zhang Wudao approached Chen Xiao.

Zhang Yaqing spoke with a hint of reproach, "Mr. Chen, I was just calling for you. Why didn’t you say anything? Are you perhaps dissatisfied with the top-tier private room our Zhang Family arranged?"

Everyone was dumbfounded.

Zhang Yaqing is actually talking to this country bumpkin? And with such a respectful attitude? Moreover, judging by her tone, the top-tier private room really was opened for Chen Xiao? Chen Xiao is the Zhang Family’s esteemed guest!

Chen Xiao said indifferently, "I didn’t speak because I have no right to. I’m just here to mooch a meal. After all, how could a country bumpkin like me be qualified to enter this place? He’s the great young master from Jinling. For me to even be here scrounging for food, I have to rely on his good graces."

"Mr. Chen is our Zhang Family’s esteemed guest. If not for Mr. Chen, who here would be qualified to enter our family’s top-tier private room?" Zhang Yaqing declared. She strode forward, her gaze locked on Luo Linlin. "You!"

Intimidated by her powerful aura, Luo Linlin paled and took several steps back.

"Or you?!" Zhang Yaqing’s gaze, as cold and sharp as a knife, swept over Xiao Han.

Xiao Han’s expression turned as foul as if he had eaten shit. Zhang Yaqing’s words were no different from slapping him in public! With a look of sheer resentment, he snorted coldly, "This hick! On what grounds does he get better treatment than me? In my presence, he isn’t even fit to be a dog!"

SLAP! Before he could finish, Zhang Wudao slapped him squarely across the face. "What kind of dogshit are you to dare insult Mr. Chen! Say one more goddamn word, and I’ll beat you until you’re searching the ground for your teeth!"

"You..." Furious, Xiao Han started to surge forward.

Zhang Yaqing issued a cold warning, "Old Master Luo, please manage your family members!"

Luo Chenggong quickly held Xiao Han back. "Grandson-in-law, let it go! Come back, quickly!"

Xiao Han was also a little scared. After all, this was their territory, and he stood to gain nothing. After muttering a few insults under his breath, he sheepishly backed down.

Chen Xiao frowned. "Alright, I’m getting a little hungry."

Zhang Yaqing smiled faintly and said to Zhang Wudao, "Tell them to hurry up and bring out more of the signature dishes." Then, her deeply alluring gaze drifted over to Chen Xiao. "Mr. Chen, I hope you don’t mind me freeloading a meal here?"

"Do as you please," Chen Xiao replied nonchalantly.

Luo Qingli’s feelings, however, were complicated. She noticed that the way Zhang Yaqing looked at Chen Xiao was all wrong—it was sultry and intense, stirring an inexplicable jealousy within her. After all, Chen Xiao was her husband.

Afterward, Zhang Wudao and Zhang Yaqing took their seats at the table. The Luo Family members were both flattered and overwhelmed, so much so that they began to stammer.

Zhang Yaqing only made some small talk with them. During the meal, she repeatedly placed food on Chen Xiao’s plate, seemingly with the hidden intention of provoking Luo Qingli.

"Mr. Chen, here, eat this. It’s good for a man’s vitality."

"And this top-grade oyster... it’s a powerful aphrodisiac."

"And this large kidney..."

This infuriated Luo Qingli even more. Knowing the woman was deliberately trying to get under her skin, she began fighting back, placing food on Chen Xiao’s plate as well. Her tone was no longer as icy as it once was.

Luo Qingli said pointedly, "Husband, we’ve only just gotten married. You can’t let some fox spirit outside bewitch you. You still have to fulfill your husbandly duties at home."

"Oh, and thank you for your kindness, Miss Zhang. It’s true that a man should... nourish himself well."

The jealous standoff between the two women made the atmosphere in the private room palpably tense. The rest of the Luo Family didn’t dare to breathe too loudly.

Xiao Han’s eyes were red with jealousy. What had this guy ever done to deserve the attention of two stunning beauties?

Only Chen Xiao’s mouth twitched slightly. Why are these two women dragging me into their fight? Besides, I’m so powerful, do I really need "nourishing"?

Zhang Yaqing chimed in with a smile, "That’s right, Mr. Chen. With a stunning wife like President Luo, you’d better not be sneaking snacks on the side. If I find out, I’ll be sure to tell Miss Luo."

While lowering his head to wolf down his food, Chen Xiao’s body suddenly jolted. He realized there was a shapely leg under the table stroking him, a constant, teasing provocation that made his entire body tense up instantly!

He looked up and met Zhang Yaqing’s seductive, silk-like gaze and her smile that wasn’t quite a smile.

Chen Xiao sucked in a sharp breath.

This woman... she’s unbelievably bold. How dare she flirt with me in public?