Chapter 158: Chapter 158: Attending the Party
Not long after his call with Wu Chengtao, Xu Yang’s phone rang again.

This time, it was a familiar voice.

“Hello, Mr. Xue,” Xu Yang said.

Indeed, it was Xue Zhanhua, the general manager of Hua’an Film and Television, who had called.

“Mr. Xu, I heard you have a movie and you’ve brought in Xu Zhen as director. I was wondering if we at Hua’an Film and Television could participate in the investment?” Xue Zhanhua got straight to the point.

“Mr. Xue, having a giant from the film industry like Hua’an Film and Television participate in the investment is naturally something I welcome. However, the investment amount isn’t yet determined. I still need to find other investors. We will allocate the shares uniformly later,” Xu Yang said.

“No problem, as long as we can participate in the investment, no matter how much, I am very grateful to you,” said Xue Zhanhua.

“You’re too kind, Mr. Xue,” Xu Yang responded.

“I see that the cooperation between our stars and your company’s livestreamers is really good. The stars have improved their reputation and the sales volume has also increased. This is a win-win situation. We should cooperate more on such good things in the future,” Xue Zhanhua said with a laugh.

“Indeed, I welcome such win-win situations,” said Xu Yang.

The two chatted a bit more, then ended the call.

…

In the blink of an eye, it was Wang Xiaocong’s birthday.

Zhao Yulu had done up a delicate makeup, dressed in a snow-white dress, looking like a fairy descending to earth, carrying an LV bag, ready to head out.

“Yu Lu, you’re dressed up so prettily, where are you planning to go?” Liu Yujuan asked curiously.

Her daughter hadn’t dressed up so exquisitely in a long time.

If she wasn’t mistaken, it must be for an important event.

“I’m going to a birthday party,” Zhao Yulu pursed her lips.

“Whose birthday party? Chen Guanglei’s?” Liu Yujuan inquired.

“No, it’s Wang Xiaocong’s,” said Zhao Yulu, her lips curling slightly.

“What! Wang Xiaocong’s birthday party? He invited you? When did you get to know him? Why haven’t you told me? Is he pursuing you?”

“My goodness, if you marry Wang Xiaocong, you’d be a top-tier tycoon’s wife!”

Liu Yujuan was first surprised, then excited.

If her daughter married Wang Xiaocong, that would truly be a spectacular rise.

Wang Xiaocong’s father was the wealthiest man.

How much wealth the richest man had was anyone’s guess.

Anyway, she felt that no matter how much she spent, she couldn’t spend it all in her lifetime.

The thought of becoming the wealthiest man’s in-law excited her beyond words.

“Mom, what are you talking about? I don’t know Wang Xiaocong. It’s Chen Guanglei who’s taking me to his birthday party,” said Zhao Yulu, somewhat speechless.

“Oh, I see,” Liu Yujuan’s excitement dampened as if doused by cold water, but she quickly cheered up again. “It doesn’t matter. You’re so beautiful that maybe once you attend his birthday party, he’ll take a liking to you.”

“Let me tell you, if he takes a liking to you and wants you to be his girlfriend, you mustn’t refuse.”

“Don’t act like you do with Chen Guanglei, playing hard to get. This is the son of the richest man, not the same as Chen Guanglei. If you refuse and miss out on this chance, you’ll have nowhere to cry,” she warned.

Upon hearing that Zhao Yulu might meet Wang Xiaocong, she no longer cared that Chen Guanglei was pursuing Zhao Yulu.

Never mind that Zhao Yulu wasn’t yet Chen Guanglei’s girlfriend.

Even if Zhao Yulu were Chen Guanglei’s girlfriend, if Wang Xiaocong pursued Zhao Yulu, she would tell Zhao Yulu to ditch Chen Guanglei and become Wang Xiaocong’s girlfriend.

Chen Guanglei and Wang Xiaocong were simply not on the same level.

The choice was obvious to someone like her; there was no need to think twice.

“Mom, you’re getting more and more outrageous. I’m leaving,” Zhao Yulu said.

She couldn’t stand to listen any longer and immediately left the house.

Behind her, Liu Yujuan’s words of advice still echoed.

“Yu Lu, you must remember what I said, this could be the most important choice of your life.”

Zhao Yulu completely ignored such admonitions.

By the time she arrived downstairs, Chen Guanglei was already waiting there.

On the way to the party venue.

Chen Guanglei shared with Zhao Yulu the personality traits and hobbies of a few top-tier wealthy and beautiful women, information he had gathered in recent days through his own research and by asking around.

The aim was to help Zhao Yulu better integrate into the circle of the rich and beautiful.

Over half an hour later, they arrived at the location of Wang Xiaocong’s birthday party, the Golden Rainbow Hotel.

This hotel was different from others, specializing in private events and offering high-standard, high-quality services.

Inside were restaurants, a private movie theater, a game room, a billiard hall, a gym, a sauna room…

In short, it was equipped with everything for dining, entertainment, and accommodation.

In the entire River City, this place was unique, and business was booming.

Even many corporate departments came here for team-building retreats.

Today, Wang Xiaocong had spent a lot of money to book the venue exclusively.

It was by reservation only, otherwise, it would have been unavailable.

Some people had already arrived and were chatting inside.

Chen Guanglei and Zhao Yulu did not go in but stood at the entrance and made a phone call to the friend who had brought them to the party.

Two minutes later, after hanging up the phone, he said to Zhao Yulu, “Yu Lu, I’m not familiar with the people inside either. Qin Shao said he will be here in a few minutes, so let’s wait here for a bit.”

“Okay,” Zhao Yulu nodded in agreement.

During the car ride earlier, Chen Guanglei had told her that his friend’s name was Qin Feiyang.

A few minutes later, a Porsche sports car arrived, and a young man dressed in casual attire got out.

“Qin Shao,” Chen Guanglei immediately stepped forward to greet him, followed closely by Zhao Yulu.

“Chen Guanglei, you’re here,” Qin Feiyang greeted him with a smile and a nod.

Although Qin Feiyang wasn’t among the top-tier rich second-generation, he was quite popular in the national circle of rich youth.

This was all due to his exceptional networking skills.

It could be said that he had friends in every city he visited.

It was for this reason that he was invited to Wang Xiaocong’s birthday party and was able to bring a friend along.

“Qin Shao, this is the deputy director of Jia Sheng Guild and my friend Zhao Yulu,” Chen Guanglei introduced Zhao Yulu.

Previously, Chen Guanglei had asked Qin Feiyang if he could bring a female companion to the party.

Qin Feiyang had said there was no problem.

“Hello, Qin Shao,” Zhao Yulu immediately greeted him with a polite smile.

“Hello,” Qin Feiyang was slightly astonished.

Despite having seen countless women, he rarely came across someone as beautiful as Zhao Yulu.

He hadn’t expected that Chen Guanglei, a third-tier rich second-generation like him, could have such good fortune to know such a pretty girl.

That’s right, in Qin Feiyang’s eyes, Chen Guanglei was considered a third-tier rich second-generation.

As for himself, he considered himself a second-tier rich second-generation.

People like Wang Xiaocong were top-tier rich second-generations.

However, as a second-tier rich second-generation with social skills, he managed to maintain good relationships with many top-tier rich second-generations.

“Qin Shao, how well do you know Shen Yuyan?” Chen Guanglei inquired.

“What, are you trying to have your cake and eat it too?” Qin Feiyang eyed Chen Guanglei with a sideways glance.

“Qin Shao, please don’t misunderstand,” Chen Guanglei was startled, “I don’t have those intentions, and I know my place. A top-tier beauty like Shen Yuyan is out of my league.”

“It’s like this, Yu Lu doesn’t know anyone here, and when the party starts, we guys might chat together, and the girls might chat together. I’m worried she might feel awkward being alone, so I was hoping you could introduce her, maybe you could introduce Yu Lu to Shen Yuyan.”