Chapter 387: Qin Hanyu: "I don’t like to make friends"; Qiao Ying: "Then you say fart"

Chapter 387

The car arrived at a high-end private clubhouse, where the clubhouse kept members' privacy confidential to perfection, a place Lin Cheng had chosen.

The private room was elegant without being vulgar in the slightest.

Lai En arrived before them, and Qiao Ying followed behind Lin Cheng. Before they had even entered, they could already hear Lai En's enthusiastic greetings.

"Duke Lin, I've been waiting for you for a while. Miss Qiao, you look even more beautiful after just a few days-" This was none other than the renowned Master Qin. At the state banquet, I wanted to get acquainted with Master Qin.

"I didn't think we'd meet again so soon. 'Seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times,' indeed. It's truly an honor to meet you, Master Qin."

Qin Hanyue shook his hand. "You flatter me. I was about to leave initially, but Lin Cheng asked me to come and serve as a witness."

Qiao Ying looked around. Lai En was the only one in the private room. His father was nowhere to be seen, despite the importance of the matter.

If something was really amiss, wouldn't hiding like this arouse more suspicion? Qiao Ying thought to herself as she casually took a seat. Alll latest novels at novelhall.com

Lin Cheng said, "Let's sit down and talk."

He sat down next to Qiao Ying and handed her a menu. "See what you want to eat - the desserts and drinks here are excellent."

The two acted like a couple, while Qin Hanyue sat two seats away from them.

Lai En asked, "Master Qin, are you leaving straight after this? Did you come to C Country for business or to catch up with Duke Lin?"

Lai En naturally struck up a conversation with Qin Hanyue.

Qiao Ying casually flipped through the menu, ordering dishes.

Qin Hanyue replied, "I'm here to discuss some business dealings. I need Duke Lin's help with connections, so I'm staying at his residence for now."

Lai En said, "Business dealings? I thought Master Qin was here to tour the sights. The eastern region also has splendid scenery."

"If Master Qin visits, I'll personally play host to give you an unforgettable experience. I have such a poor memory. If Master Qin came to tour, he surely wouldn't have come alone. He must have brought his girlfriend."

They couldn't help but feel like Lai En was subtly probing, having discovered something.

Qin Hanyue asked, "Duke Lai even knows I have a girlfriend?"

Lai En smiled knowingly. "His Majesty mentioned it to me. If not for Master Qin already having an attachment, His Majesty would have tried matching you with Princess Carla."

Qin Hanyue casually responded, "I think you and the Princess are more well-matched. Though the Duke is set to marry another princess."

Lai En said, "Speaking of Princess Karina, I really must tell Miss Qiao first - if I do end up marrying her, I hope Miss Qiao can magnanimously help with her face."

Lin Cheng said, "If you want, you can do the same."

Lai En said, "My family isn't as open-minded as Duke Lin's uncle. But I also pursue power and status, just as Duke Lin pursues his true love."

Qiao Ying snarked in Mandarin, her voice soft. "What nonsense."

Lai En asked in French, "Hmm? Was Miss Qiao speaking to me?"

Qiao Ying replied in French, "Just asking them to hurry with the food. I'm hungry."

Lai En immediately urged the waiter, then said, "My father should be here now."

Just after he finished speaking, the server entered with a guest.

The man was middle-aged with a high-bridged nose and blue eyes. He wore a suit and had an air of a business leader, but gave off an amiable vibe.

All eyes in the room focused on him as everyone glanced over.

Qiao Ying took a sip of water and discreetly looked the man up and down - it was the person Qiao Ying had wanted to find at the state banquet.

Lai En called him, "Father."

Qiao Ying's gaze casually fell on the other party. He looked over each person in the room, inevitably meeting her eyes. With grace, he nodded and smiled at her.

Lin Cheng stood to shake his hand.

Qin Hanyue also greeted him. "Qin Hanyue."

Lai En's father said, "Lafeier."

After getting acquainted with Qin Hanyue, Lafeier looked towards Qiao Ying, seated on the chair.

Lin Cheng introduced her. "My fiancée."

Qiao Ying stood up.

Lafeier extended his hand to Qiao Ying, a gentlemanly smile on his face. "You were the most beautiful one at the state banquet that night."

Qiao Ying looked at him and reached out her hand.

Lafeier gently grasped her four fingers halfway and lowered his head to kiss the back of her hand.

This was the Western gentlemanly custom when meeting a lady.