Chapter 102 - Inferior Human Being!

"Don't dwell on it," was what he said. Zoey glanced at his inexpressive side profile, which caused the corner of her lips to curl upwards. 

"I guess I should listen then." She murmured, turning her attention to the couple on the stage as they made a toast. 

"Did you know?" Upon hearing her audible mumble, Matthew Xi offered her a side glance and asked vaguely. For some reason, he had the urge to ask such a question. 

"Know what?" Without glancing back at him, Zoey questioned back. She raised her bubbly champagne as a toast for the host of tonight's event. 

For a second, Matthew Xi only scrutinized Zoey's side profile. Alas, he could not read her easily. Did she guess the reason for Richard Sun's fear? Or was she bluffing so he would give her a hint? Regardless, all he could do was play as vague as possible or divert the subject. 

"That those two were too good to be true." Obviously, he chose the latter. Hence, Matthew Xi uttered as he set his eyes on Ezekiel Tang and Clara Wei. 

"Aren't you a sharp one, my browny?" Tilting the corner of her lips up, Zoey humored. "Well, I can't expect anything less from my future hubby~" she giggled, retracting her gaze from the fakery on the stage and faced her personal bundle of ice cold bucket. 

"Hihi. Although you look like you didn't prepare much for our first date, I still want to touch you. Hehehe. Where should I start?" Giggling like a lunatic, Zoey slowly raised her hand, squeezing her curled fingers as if she was a pervert about to grope someone's breast. 

Seeing her lose her grace just like that, Matthew Xi's brows twitched. His eyes could not help but bear a look of disdain as he watched her. 'Such a pity to lose her poise within a second because of earthly desires.' His subconscious mind muttered. 

"Miss Zhou, as I was saying..." Suddenly, Professor Meng's voice assailed their ears from the side. However, his words trailed off as he saw Zoey drooling over the tall, intimidating man in front of her. 

Earlier, he had excused himself for some reasons, leaving Zoey with Richard Sun. However, after the speech from the event's host, Professor Meng decided to fetch Zoey. Since she disagreed with the idea of matchmaking her to Richard Sun, Professor Meng had a Plan B: introduce her to the bachelors he knew around. 

But, who was this man in front of her? Professor Meng slowly gazed at Matthew Xi from head to toe. Perhaps it was his years of experience that his gut feelings were telling him not to speak recklessly. 

He didn't know the man. But, Matthew Xi's presence was not something one could ignore. Moreover, with just one glance from those russet eyes, Professor Meng felt a cold chill run down his spine. 

"Professor Meng, didn't I tell you I have a date? This is him! He didn't ghost me!" Proud to introduce her date, Zoey raised her voice, making sure everyone around could hear her announcement. 

"Oh!" Laughing awkwardly, Professor Meng nodded his head in understanding as he altered his gaze from the cocky Zoey to the unconcerned look of her date. 

"Browny, this is Professor Meng, a very good friend of mine. Professor, this is my future husband~ hihi!" Without further ado, Zoey introduced the old man to her darling dear with a bright smile. 

For a moment, Professor Meng smiled as he studied the towering man before him. He was waiting for Matthew Xi to introduce himself politely. However, by the looks of it, Matthew Xi was not the person who would introduce himself first. 

Professor Meng stared at that pair of russet eyes. Seeing his own reflection through it, a sense of inferiority crept in his heart. It was as if Professor Meng saw how Matthew Xi sees him — an inferior human being! 

"Meng, Professor Meng Ernest from Zoid Solution Inc. Nice to meet you, Mr...?" Despite that unpleasant experience, Professor Meng collected his thoughts and initiated an introduction. Yet, since not knowing his name, he left it with a question mark. 

Matthew Xi turned his gazed down, staring at the wrinkled hand that was awaiting a handshake. If other people heard the company Professor Meng worked for, his name would ring a bell and would happily accept this introduction. 

Especially inside this hall when everyone had a bit of knowledge of everyone. After all, this event was not only to congratulate the newly engaged couple but also to take advantage of their connections to broaden theirs. 

In simple terms, everyone made their own research of whom to please and people they shouldn't offend. Well, this applies to everyone except the King. 

Matthew Xi never bothered with that strategy. After all, he had the privilege to choose if one was worthy of his attention or not. Not the other way around. 

"Hey, who is that man? Why is he making Professor Meng wait?" 

"Huh? Is he that woman's date? Was he so overwhelmed by Professor Meng's presence?"

"Maybe, apart from his looks, he's not that special. I don't recall anyone remarkable that looks like him. Maybe, he's just another toy of that vixen." One after another, the people whose attention Zoey's boasting had caught murmured as they watched Professor Meng stand there with his outstretched hand waiting to be shook. 

Since they all heard Professor Meng's introduction, they finally understood the reason Ezekiel Tang and Clara Wei treated him with high regards. He was indeed an important figure, yet Zoey talked to him so casually. 

"Right. If he was an important guest, Mr. Sun would recognize him for sur—"

"Shut up." Muttering through his gritted teeth, Richard Sun's shoulder trembled. For the first time, he didn't want to hear his name being dragged along with this man. These people wouldn't know that man because they were not worthy! The real reason Richard Sun had to hide himself from the crowd was because he was still haunted by the terrifying glare he received from Matthew Xi. 

"Hey, don't be surprised. He might look weird, but he's very kind." Zoey elbowed him as she whispered, bringing him back from his deep thoughts. She didn't care about the whispers around, treating it like the annoying buzzing of some bugs.

Matthew Xi, who couldn't be bothered to listen to the irrelevant comments, glanced at Zoey's innocent front. After a sigh, he returned his gaze to the old man before him. 

"Xi Matthew of Xi Corporation. Pleased to meet you, Professor Meng." Returning the politeness a little late, Matthew Xi introduced himself and shook hands with Professor Meng.. However, at that very second, the hall fell into a stifling silence.