Chapter 262 - 263: Never Heard of Him

Chapter 262: Chapter 263: Never Heard of Him

Yang Chen noticed the intentions of several men but could do nothing about it. He couldn't just go up and punch each of them to fend them off. Besides, Lin Ruoxi wasn't the type to easily get along with, so they wouldn't gain any advantage.

A man with slightly short hair, a well-proportioned face, and a tall stature approached, holding a glass of sweet red wine. He greeted Lin Ruoxi with a humble smile, "I've long heard of Miss Lin's beauty. Meeting you today proves that seeing is believing."

Two others followed closely, handsome men with gritted teeth. They inadvertently slowed down a bit, allowing this guy to seize the opportunity.

While praising Lin Ruoxi, this man completely ignored Yang Chen, treating him as if he didn't exist.

Lin Ruoxi glanced at him indifferently and asked, "What do you do?"

Surprised that Lin Ruoxi was addressing him, the man felt hopeful and maintained his composure, saying proudly, "I am Hao Yingjian, the General Manager of Guangde Building Materials Group. I'm sure Lin Zong must have heard of us."

Yang Chen nearly choked on his champagne. "Seriously?"

Lin Ruoxi frowned slightly. "Never heard of you."

With that, she turned away from Hao Yingjian, not bothering to look back, and walked off in another direction with Yang Chen.

Left standing alone, Hao Yingjian held his wine glass, his face alternating between pale and flushed.

In such a setting, saying "never heard of him" directly was more cutting than outright insults. It negated his status and position, essentially saying he wasn't even worthy of speaking to her. It was a clear signal that he didn't deserve her attention.

The other young men who hadn't managed to seize the opportunity showed relief on their faces. Seeing Hao Yingjian's embarrassment, mocked by those around him, they felt fortunate they hadn't faced the same fate.

"Didn't Uncle and Auntie Cai come?" Lin Ruoxi asked with regret.

"They've grown tired of these events. Fortunately, Jiejie was at home, so we came together," Cai Yan replied. Upon seeing Yang Chen, she remembered their last encounter over the watch incident, and her expression soured as she glared at him. She then continued speaking to Lin Ruoxi, "But I didn't expect you would bring him along."

Yang Chen felt helpless. He didn't say anything, but Cai Yan seemed to hold a grudge against him. Was it just because he confiscated her watch? Did she really need to be so cold and sarcastic?

Cai Ning also noticed Yang Chen's complicated emotions. She was the only one who knew the true side of this man. She understood that at this moment, Yang Chen was like a fierce beast in sheep's clothing.

Especially during the incident involving the pursuit of the Eightfold Ninja, Yang Chen's angry words and domineering manner had left her feeling somewhat aggrieved until now. Therefore, she simply nodded to Yang Chen and said no more.

Many people at the venue saw Lin Ruoxi and Yang Chen chatting with the Cai sisters, showing a hint of envy. The Cai family was a military giant, and most people in high social circles were aware of their formidable political and military strength.

Just now, Lin Ruoxi's resolute rejection of "never heard of him," followed by her pleasant conversation with the Cai sisters, was enough to prove one thing: even in the same venue, there was a significant divide between people. Unconsciously, those who had initially intended to forge some relationship with Lin Ruoxi had mostly dispelled such thoughts. After all, they had a sense of self-awareness.

However, when Lin Ruoxi and the Cai sisters were chatting, Yang Chen felt lonely by himself. He looked around and saw a group of unfamiliar people, engaging in forced laughter, which left him feeling bored and disinterested.

At that moment, several tall Western Caucasians with blonde hair and blue eyes entered the venue. The men were dressed in suits and appeared robust, while the women wore revealing attire, surprising many of the guests present. They had expected this charity gala to be exclusively for locals, not anticipating international participants.

Yang Chen immediately sensed something unusual about them. Instinctively, he glanced at Cai Ning. As expected, her brow was furrowed deeply, indicating unresolved concerns. Catching Yang Chen's gaze, Cai Ning quickly regained her composure and turned away, pretending not to notice.

Yang Chen chuckled inwardly. He knew that Cai Ning wouldn't attend a regular gala without reason—there had to be a strategic motive behind her presence.

Just then, a familiar figure emerged from the crowd, wearing a slightly proud smile. Yun Liu, dressed in a white suit and pants with a red tie, looked handsome and confident as he approached Yang Chen. As the young master of the Liu family, he finally made his way towards Yang Chen.