Chapter 423

Chapter 423 - This Time He Was Dumbfounded

“Darling, I've been dreaming of our wedding at the Atlantis Hotel! Let's book it right away!” the girl said, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Shangguan Shui gave his chest a reassuring pat and said, “Don't worry, love. But you know this is peak wedding season. We might not be able to secure the Atlantis Hotel, but I'll give it my all!”

Deep down, Shangguan Shui had no intention of splurging on a wedding at a seven-star hotel. He planned to concoct a story about the Atlantis Hotel being fully booked and then gently steer his girlfriend towards choosing a more modest venue. He would feign deep regret and guilt for not meeting her wishes, thus deftly navigating the situation.

He was all too familiar with such tactics.

Unfortunately, his girlfriend was blissfully unaware of his true intentions. She looked up to Shangguan Shui as if he could do no wrong and said, “Thank you, darling. You're so wonderful to me!”

She nestled tenderly against him, and Shangguan Shui couldn't help but think how flawlessly he'd played his part.

Noticing the stunned silence of the onlookers, Shangguan Shui swelled with pride. He was convinced they were green with envy, thinking they'd never experience such adoration from a woman in their lifetimes.

Yet, contrary to his belief, nobody envied him. They actually found him rather pitiable.

“Just don't end up crying,” they thought to themselves.

Shangguan Shui turned to Su Ming and boasted, “A seven-star hotel isn't too shabby. 600 yuan is quite generous. You can have lunch there and enjoy whatever you fancy!”

His tone was patronizing, as if he were bestowing charity upon Su Ming.

“No problem!” Su Ming replied confidently. “You and your fiancée make a great couple! And with your billions in assets, it would be such a shame not to celebrate at a seven-star hotel. Luckily, I know the owner. I'll give him a call right this moment. Rest assured, I'll do everything in my power to ensure you can have your wedding at the Atlantis Hotel!”

With that, Su Ming pulled out his phone, ready to make good on his promise.

When Shangguan Shui first heard what Su Ming had to say, he couldn't help but feel smug. But that feeling of self-satisfaction quickly gave way to suspicion.

Suddenly, he froze, thinking incredulously, “What the hell? Can this guy actually know the boss of Atlantis?”

The crowd around them buzzed with excitement, thinking to themselves, “Looks like Mr. Su is pulling out the big guns!”

“Kid, you're laying it on thick. You're acquainted with the boss of Atlantis? And what next, you're the ruler of the Milky Way? Come on, don't exaggerate. If you can't back it up later, you'll be the laughingstock. Drop the act; you're no match for me,” Shangguan Shui said, scoffing as he regained his composure.

He thought to himself, “As if this nobody could rub shoulders with the boss of Atlantis. Ridiculous! I'm not even in that league. He's way out of his depth.”

Su Ming, however, paid no mind to Shangguan Shui's taunts.

He pulled out his phone and began scrolling through his contacts.

“Perfect, Mr. Su. I'm actually nearby. I'll be there shortly!”

With that, the call ended.

The hallway was so quiet that Shangguan Shui could distinctly hear their entire conversation.

He scoffed, “So you've got an actor in on your little charade! Kid, the day will come when your lies are exposed, and I'll be curious to see how you handle it then.”

Su Ming simply offered a serene smile, choosing not to respond.

Moments later, footsteps echoed from the stairwell.

A middle-aged woman with a strikingly professional demeanor approached briskly.

Shangguan Shui was taken aback to see her; she was indeed the owner of the Atlantis!

Damn it!

He had never met her, but he had seen her photograph in the newspapers and on the news.

He rushed forward to welcome her, “Boss Miao Tianfang, what brings you here?”

“Step aside!”

Miao Tianfang paid no heed to Shangguan Shui and positioned herself next to Su Ming.

Her entourage of bodyguards and her secretary also took their places beside Su Ming.

Together, they all bowed and exclaimed in unison, “Boss!”

Su Ming nodded, “I appreciate you making the trip. My friend is interested in hosting their wedding at the Atlantis Hotel. Could you help us out with that?”

Miao Tianfang quickly responded, “Rest assured, Mr. Su. If they're a friend of yours, then there's absolutely no issue.”

Shangguan Shui was utterly astonished.

Su Ming was actually telling the truth.

He had only been boasting earlier; he never really intended to have his wedding at the Atlantis Hotel.

After all, hosting a wedding there would cost a fortune.

Miao Tianfang turned to Shangguan Shui and spoke calmly, “Sir, we offer three tiers for wedding banquets at the Atlantis Hotel. The prices are two million RMB, five million RMB, and ten million RMB, respectively. We provide comprehensive services including transportation, catering, and accommodation. All you need to do is share your vision for the wedding with us.”