allonlinenovel Chapter 153 is not on the same level.
Chapter 153 is not on the same level.
Inside the van, Bai Li, dressed in a gown that Guan Cha had carefully prepared for her, sat in the back seat.
Guan Cha, standing nearby, was also neatly dressed. The two chatted idly as soothing music filled the car.
Outside the car window, the city street scenes flashed by like a slideshow. Ah Hu drove steadily toward the banquet venue.
Bai Li's phone screen lit up on her lap, displaying the words "dog skin plaster" in large characters. Upon seeing this note, her fingertips paused slightly.
It's Wuhai.
I asked Wu Hai to handle the film license for the movie "Asking the Immortals" last time. He called me now, so it's probably all done.
In fact, Bai Li was already very confident about the dragon seal, and it was almost a sure thing.
Since the downfall of the Qing Teng family, the man surnamed Ruan in the Cultural Bureau was removed from office long ago due to his connection with the Qing Teng family.
The film "Asking the Immortals" has no problems in terms of content or production, so there is no reason for it to be stalled.
Moreover, this time it was Wuhai that took the lead in promoting it.
Wuhai wields influence in many fields beyond what ordinary people can imagine. Since he has promised to handle it, with him pulling the strings, accomplishing this task will be a piece of cake.
Although this should be good news, I always have to mentally prepare myself before speaking with Wuhai, and this time was no exception.
Bai Li took a deep breath and gently swiped the screen to answer the call.
"Little Pear, you're so slow to catch it." Wu Hai's voice came through, tinged with electricity, as languid as honey-soaked velvet. "The dragon mark has already been obtained."
Neon lights flowed through the night outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, and Bai Li saw her own upturned lips reflected in the glass.
This is indeed good news!
Although Wu Hai appears to be a dissolute and unruly person, not like a good person, his abilities are indeed not to be underestimated.
With the dragon emblem finally obtained, the weight that had been hanging in the balance finally lifted.
Bai Li sincerely expressed her gratitude.
The crisp sound of a glass lightly tapping on the table came from the other end of the phone, followed by Wu Hai's low chuckle, tinged with a hint of laziness and mockery, which traveled through the current: "Just a verbal thank you? Why not pack yourself up and send yourself to NY? I need someone to keep me company."
Upon hearing this, Bai Li's smiling face instantly froze, and the corner of her mouth twitched slightly involuntarily.
OK OK.
He's acting all innocent after getting the benefit; Wu Hai doesn't deserve a kind face!
Is it possible to go to NY?
This is definitely Wuhai's main base.
They're on the other side of the world, and once you get there, there's no one to help you.
They deliver themselves to your doorstep and don't even know how they get eaten.
Bai Li shuddered, remained silent for a moment, and then chuckled and replied, "Mr. Wu, you're too kind. I've been incredibly busy lately and probably don't have the time. It seems I'll have to wait until you return to China to properly thank you."
"Ah? What a pity—" Wu Hai's voice trailed off, sounding not only aggrieved but also particularly sticky.
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After a long, back-and-forth conversation with Wu Hai on the phone, involving toasts and drinks, Bai Li finally hung up and looked up to find that they had already arrived at their destination.
During this time, Guan Cha sat quietly to the side, listening to Bai Li's phone call, his gaze occasionally falling on Bai Li's face.
Guan Cha saw everything from Bai Li's initial joy at receiving the dragon mark to her frozen expression when she heard Wu Hai's teasing.
“Surname Wu, lives abroad, helped Bai Li obtain the dragon seal, their relationship is unusual…” Guan Cha silently sorted out these key pieces of information in her mind.
Another man closely associated with Bai Li – is it a fleeting romance, or a foreign love interest?
Thinking of this, Guan Cha clenched her fist slightly. As expected of Bai Li.
It's only natural that outstanding people are surrounded by many outstanding members of the opposite sex.
I need to work harder!
Bai Li didn't notice Guan Cha's little scheme that had quietly rekindled; she was already captivated by the scenery outside the car window.
What comes into view is a magnificent European-style manor gate, with luxury cars slowly driving in one after another.
"Is this the banquet venue of the Jiangyang Lin family?" Bai Li wondered to herself, a hint of amazement flashing in her eyes. "This is quite a grand affair."
She squinted slightly, examining the European-style manor before her as if it were a work of art.
Soft light spills onto the manor's Gothic spires and Baroque carvings, casting a cool yet captivating glow that accentuates the building's exquisite and grand lines.
Neatly trimmed green plants surround the area, and the fountain shimmers with tiny lights in the night.
An overwhelming sense of anticipation welled up in Bai Li's heart. She also had a manor, but she had never found the opportunity to visit it.
Although she could have the NPCs in the manor send her a preview of what the manor looked like, Bai Li still wanted to experience the fun of opening blind boxes herself.
I wonder how that manor differs from the one before me?
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Meanwhile, the entrance to the manor was already bustling with activity.
The guests were all dressed in carefully selected fine clothes, and gathered in twos and threes to reminisce.
Amidst this bustling scene, a low-key yet luxurious black sedan slowly came to a stop.
Almost simultaneously, a staff member who had been waiting quickly stepped forward and skillfully opened the car door for the passengers.
This was originally a service that all guests could enjoy, but this time it was noticeably different.
As the door was opened by a designated person, several people dressed in uniform and exuding an air of distinction waited quietly to the side. From their respectful demeanor and the unique family insignia on their clothing, it was clear that they were members of the Jiangyang Lin family.
The car door slowly opened, and a tall, upright man stepped out.
He wore a custom-made silver-gray slim-fit suit, exquisitely tailored, perfectly fitting his figure, with a uniquely designed sapphire brooch pinned to the lapel.
He was formal, but not rigid, which suited his age perfectly.
Although he looks young, he is impossible to ignore as soon as he appears. He has deep eyes, strong features, and a powerful aura, as if he has an innate sense of nobility and aloofness.
As soon as the man got out of the car, Jiang Yanglin's people immediately went up to him, bowed slightly, and with respectful smiles on their faces, guided the man into the banquet hall.
This scene instantly attracted the attention of those around, and for a moment, the originally lively conversations unconsciously quieted down a bit.
What kind of person could be so respectfully greeted by the Jiangyang Lin family?
Several people passing by couldn't help but glance at him out of the corner of their eyes.
"Who is that?" someone asked in a low voice, their eyes full of curiosity.
“Zhou Chengjing,” the other person answered softly, his tone tinged with a hint of reverence.
"Zhou Chengjing?" The person asking the question clearly didn't know much about him and wanted to ask more.
But the person who answered ignored him. In this circle, those who knew Zhou Chengjing were the top tier of people. Explaining to someone they didn't know was a waste of effort; they weren't on the same level.