Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 531 - 528 You didn’t come without a gift, did you?

Chapter 531: Chapter 528 You didn’t come without a gift, did you?

Chapter 528: You Didn’t Forget to Bring a Gift, Did You?

Hearing the whispers around them, Gao Junjie and the Four Young Evil Masters felt the temperature on their faces rise even more. They couldn’t bother saying anything more; they turned their heads quickly, ready to find a corner to hide. Then they planned to leave as soon as they had managed to get through the event unscathed. The bold ambitions and pride they harbored when they arrived - notions of making a splash at the party or showing off - had utterly vanished!

Suddenly, just as the four were turning away in utter embarrassment, their gazes landed on Xiao Yi amidst the crowd.

This bumpkin!

Damn it, their humiliating performance must have been witnessed by the brat!

As soon as Gao Junjie saw Xiao Yi, his teeth clenched together, especially at the thought of his recent embarrassment being seen by Xiao Yi, which made his chest feel stuffy and something seemed to be stuck in his throat.

The other three had similar thoughts as Gao Junjie, their eyes revealing an extreme discomfort.

Seeing the faint smile on Xiao Yi’s face, they all felt as if he was mocking them, laughing at them, making their lungs feel like they were about to explode with anger. They wanted nothing more than to tear the guy apart.

But of course, that was only a thought. Not to mention that this was Chen Jianguo’s party, with many prominent figures watching; just Xiao Yi’s fighting skills alone were enough for them to handle.

No, they absolutely couldn’t let this guy get off easy!

This guy, how dare he mock me? I’ll make sure they get embarrassed too!

With that thought, a cold smile touched the corners of Gao Junjie’s mouth as he took a step forward towards Xiao Yi, his face showing a feigned smile, "Xiao Yi, I wonder what gift you have prepared for Miss Chen?"

While speaking, he glanced at Xiao Yi, noting his empty hands. His heart became more convinced - this guy really didn’t prepare a gift. Attending a birthday party without a gift? How shameless!

Too bad he ran into me, or else he might have gotten away with it!

Gao Junjie’s smile was a mix of smugness and contempt.

Xiao Yi hadn’t expected Gao Junjie to come up to him, let alone dare to do so, and was momentarily stunned. His brows furrowed slightly as his gaze shifted to Gao Junjie’s face. After a single glance at the other’s poorly feigned expression of goodwill, he immediately understood Gao Junjie’s intention and purpose.

A look of disdain involuntarily flashed in his eyes. He really couldn’t understand how the world could harbor such idiotic fools who didn’t know whether they were coming or going.

At the same time, a killing intent surfaced in his heart once more. This guy, even at this point, still had the nerve to provoke him, truly ignorant of life and death. If it weren’t for the promise he had made to Fatty Tang, and the fact that this was a party hosted by Chen Jianguo, he would have almost felt an impulse to deal with him on the spot.

It took a while for him to suppress the urge to react violently, and with a look of disdain, he glanced at them and headed straight towards Chen Jianguo.

He had already spotted Chen Jianguo, who was searching through the crowd, probably for him. Moreover, as almost everyone had finished giving their gifts, it was time for him to step up and present his.

"Xiao Yi, you didn’t forget to bring a gift, did you?"

Seeing Xiao Yi ignore him and turn to leave, giving him a disdainful glance in the process, Gao Junjie felt his lungs about to burst with rage. It was one thing to be looked down upon by the guests, Chen Jianguo, and his daughter, but who did Xiao Yi think he was, to also look down on him?

The moment Xiao Yi took a step away, Gao Junjie’s face broke into a cold sneer and he shouted loudly.

Although at this point, the people in the hall had started breaking into small groups, discussing among themselves, and taking their seats, Gao Junjie made that comment with the intention of embarrassing Xiao Yi, making sure all could hear it, and thus shouted with particular loudness.

Almost everyone in the entire hall heard his voice.

All eyes turned toward the direction of Gao Junjie, and faces showed a hint of surprise. Was there actually someone who had not brought a gift?

Was there someone even more rude than the earlier guest surnamed Gao?

In just a moment, Xiao Yi, who had previously gone largely unnoticed, became the center of attention.

Huh, who is this person?

How could such a person be at this party?

Although this was a private affair and everyone was dressed rather casually, just glance around this hall. Apart from Elder Han, who was dressed more casually in an ancient-style robe, which one of the gentlemen wasn’t in a suit and leather shoes?

This kid, he actually came dressed like this?

That’s not right. Does this kid even qualify to attend such a banquet? Did he sneak in secretly? Looking at his clothes, they’re probably only worth a few hundred yuan at most!

Right, when I was at the entrance, I seem to remember seeing an old Toyota. It couldn’t possibly be his, could it?

Some guests who had arrived later than Xiao Yi now wore a look of suspicion on their faces.

He’s got some nerve, sneaking into Chen Jianguo’s banquet like this!

Some began to worry for Xiao Yi, casting scornful yet pitiful glances his way.

All of a sudden, feeling the concentrated gaze of everyone, Xiao Yi’s expression froze for a moment, his eyes, carrying a trace of cold light, turned towards Gao Junjie. He had decided that even if it was Chen Jianguo’s banquet today, he was going to teach this kid a lesson.

However, the method of teaching him would be slightly adjusted, so as not to disturb the banquet and not to take his life—that was all.

Sensing the chill in Xiao Yi’s gaze, Gao Junjie’s heart skipped a beat, and he instinctively took a step back. But it was only for an instant before his face regained composure.

This is Chen Jianguo’s home, with influential figures all around. He didn’t believe that Xiao Yi, the country bumpkin, had the boldness to lay a hand on him here.

Seeing that the focus was shifting onto Xiao Yi, with everyone showing either disdain or contempt, Gao Junjie’s face revealed a smug look.

Humph, country bumpkin, weren’t you acting smug a moment ago?

Weren’t you mocking me?

Now, I, your Young Master, will let you know the taste of misfortune!

This time, I will make you lose face, and I’ll reclaim some interest for past debts!

Gao Junjie sneered secretly in his heart.

Wang Qiang and the other three, though initially caught off guard by Gao Junjie’s grand gesture, soon shared a sense of exhilaration when they saw all eyes turning towards Xiao Yi and his face showing a hint of embarrassment.

Ever since Xiao Yi appeared in their lives, one could say their lives have been nothing but a tragic song, plunging into darkness. Xiao Yi was their nemesis. Every time they wanted to teach Xiao Yi a lesson, to take revenge, it always ended with an even more humiliating defeat for them and never once did they get the upper hand. Now that Xiao Yi was finally at a disadvantage, how could they not be thrilled?

It was even more refreshing than eating ice cream in June...

"Xiao Yi?"

However, just as Gao Junjie and the Four Young Evil Masters were feeling their most elated, with smiles blossoming on their faces, several voices rose simultaneously in the hall.

Chen Jianguo, who had been searching for Xiao Yi since entering the living room, was stunned upon hearing Gao Junjie’s words. His gaze quickly turned towards the source of the sound, and upon seeing Xiao Yi among the crowd, he hurriedly rushed over, shouting out loud.

At the same moment, Elder Han, who was already seated at the host’s table beside Han Lu, as well as the brothers Qian Fuchen and Qian Fuyu, almost stood up at the same time, walking briskly towards Xiao Yi.

Even Elder Han rose to his feet, turning his gaze towards Xiao Yi in the crowd.

There was no need to mention Elder Han and Han Lu. The reason they chose to come was because of Xiao Yi. Having heard that Xiao Yi had good relations with Chen Jianguo, upon entering, they had been searching the crowd for Xiao Yi, only to come up empty-handed, leaving them with doubts. Could they have been wrong about how close Xiao Yi was to Chen Jianguo, to the point he wouldn’t even attend Chen Jianguo’s daughter’s birthday banquet?

But they kept their doubts to themselves without saying a word.

As for the brothers Qian Fuchen and Qian Fuyu, they felt just as uneasy. While sitting up there chatting with Elder Han, they were glancing around. They didn’t even receive an invitation card but had come to Chen Jianguo’s villa for his daughter Chen Xue’s birthday party, certainly not for their slight acquaintance with Chen Jianguo.

They too had received last-minute news that Xiao Yi was now staying in Chen Jianguo’s villa, and that their relationship was supposedly good, possibly even kin. That’s why they made a special trip here to curry favor with Xiao Yi to help Chen Jianguo out.

After all, everyone knew Chen Jianguo’s goal for this critical banquet, as well as the friction between Jianguo Group and the Li Family; had it not been for Xiao Yi’s sake, even if Chen Jianguo personally requested it, from the Qian Family’s standpoint, they would have absolutely declined.

The Li Family did not lack power, and after the incident with the Zhang Family, the Qian Family was greatly weakened. Choosing to stand on the opposite side of the Li Family meant facing tremendous pressure.

The moment they heard the two words "Xiao Yi," the brothers instantly stood up as if by reflex, calling out loudly.

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