Many people came and went in the banquet hall, and there were countless handsome men and beautiful women like them mingling around. They attracted attention when they entered, but nothing particularly special.
Perhaps when people saw Elevenâs long legs, an understanding was conveyed through their stares that suggested, "So, Jin Xiangbeiâs taste is just like this."
All men are the same, after all!
Eleven nestled in his arms, seemingly affectionate, and once people realized she was not Yao Ruoshui, they all assumed she was one of those women who were merely playing games in social appearances, no different from those brought by the other pampered young masters.
Jin Xiangbei was more than comfortable in such a situation. He lowered his head slightly and whispered in her ear, "Are you afraid of being photographed and having to answer to Gu Liancheng?"
Eleven lowered her voice: "Since you know, donât make it difficult for me."
"Of course I wonât make things difficult for you..."
She looked up slightly and saw Jin Xiangbeiâs face was close at hand.
He gave a light laugh, giving her a chill.
She always felt there was some implication in his smile, but she couldnât see through it in a moment.
She didnât know his purpose for bringing her here tonight. Could it change anything?
"Young Master Jin!" A man approached them. Eleven hurriedly stepped away, not wanting to be seen. "Long time no see! I heard you havenât been back long from the United States. I havenât even had a chance to treat you to a meal- Oh, this lady seems shy, come on, Iâll toast to you!"
"She wonât drink." Jin Xiangbei refused him before Eleven could decline.
"Young Master Jin, you are too tender with women! Where have these type of women not drunk before! Come, have a drink on behalf of your Young Master!"
That man spoke as if he was just about to pull her, but at that moment Jin Xiangbeiâs hand caught his wrist, his tone icy: "I said, she doesnât drink."
"Oh... ha ha..."
Jin Xiangbei appeared less than friendly and the man didnât say anything, just hastily left.
Soon, Jin Xiangbeiâs assistant came looking for him, requesting he step away for a moment.
"Wait for me here and donât go anywhere else," he said.
"Understood."
Sheâs unfamiliar with this place, so she wonât wander around. She doesnât want to attract any unwanted attention or trouble!
She was unsure whose banquet this was, there were so many people. She even saw celebrities hurrying by, the host must be someone quite significant.
Eleven stood alone eating some food, but still someone came to find her.
A few women, dressed very flashily, surrounded Eleven.
"Hey, whatâs your name? We havenât seen you before?"
"Huh?" Eleven didnât understand at first.
"Thatâs right, Iâve been in this industry for many years," one of them spoke with significant pride, "Iâve met many important people. Youâre really unfamiliar."
"Which industry?" Eleven was still confused, their sudden appearance had left her a little flustered.
"Donât play dumb, we are all straightforward people here. No point in hiding anything, right? Weâll be seeing each other quite often, and we can cover each otherâs backs. Having more friends is better than more enemies. If thereâs any business you donât want, you can also introduce it to others, weâve always done things this way."
"So, which club do you come from?" another younger-looking girl asked, "Wasnât it said that the two young masters of the Jin family are clean-living and donât engage in these sort of games? Whoâs your middleman? Theyâre rather capable!"
Hearing their back-and-forth chatter, Eleven suddenly realized what they meant.
Turns out they, like the dandy from earlier, assumed she was a woman Jin Xiangbei had brought to accompany him at the banquet!