Chapter 1578 - 1454: Cui Family
"This tiny place of Korea dares to belittle our Huaxia. Who gave you such confidence?" At this moment, Kong Ningshuang suddenly stood up and shouted coldly.
Her eyebrows formed a sharp line, and a chilling aura suddenly emanated.
Everyone was slightly taken aback. Although this woman was stunningly beautiful, she had previously been silent and very serene, like a fairy untouched by the earthly world. But now, she suddenly exuded such a powerful presence.
Soon, the car came to a stop, and the three people got out, walking slowly toward the banquet.
"Don’t worry, the people from the Cui Family will definitely attend the banquet today. The Cui Family is influential, but they have to show respect to the Li Family."
Hua Zhongxing walked beside Jian Lingling, speaking softly.
"Thank you very much."
Jian Lingling expressed her gratitude, showing a faint, serene smile.
However, there was a slight hint of wistfulness in Hua Zhongxing’s eyes. Although Jian Lingling was smiling, it was just a polite smile, holding people at a distance.
He’s not encountered many women, but there have been many pursuing him. He understands this smile, as it’s the one he often shows to those family ladies he doesn’t like but must deal with.
It’s obvious that the innocent and lovely girl in front of him is closer to the fellow named Ye Qingfeng who they encountered during the day.
"Ling’er, don’t worry. Our Hua Family may not compare to the Cui Family, but I do have some friendship with Cui Junyan. He will give me some respect."
Hua Zhongxing spoke again to reassure her.
"Yes, my brother has a good relationship with Cui Junyan. With him around, the Cui Family will certainly allow your Jian Family’s company to pass through." Hua Yun’er chimed in.
As they spoke, the three of them walked into the villa.
Resplendent!
Indeed, it was a banquet hosted by the Hanxing Li Family. The entire hall was bathed in golden light.
Hundreds of people were holding wine glasses, either conversing quietly in small groups or chatting and laughing together, all dressed in luxurious and elegant evening wear, looking very respectable and graceful.
Without a doubt, everyone here was among the top successful people in Korea. Even the least among them would not be inferior to the Jian Family.
"This is what the true upper-class society must be like. With the current strength of the Jian Family, they still can’t enter such top-notch gatherings in Huaxia. But if the business in Korea succeeds, the level of the Jian Family will be elevated."
"Only by reaching this level will the Jian Family’s power become a strong backing for Ye Qingfeng!"
Jian Lingling thought to herself.
Seeing Jian Lingling not speaking, Hua Yun’er thought she was intimidated and felt a bit smug.
"Hi, Zhongxing, you’re here too." A middle-aged chubby man holding a glass of red wine walked over.
"Uncle Park." Hua Zhongxing smiled immediately, "With the banquet personally hosted by the Li Family, how would I dare not come!"
"Hello, Uncle Park." Hua Yun’er also gave a sweet smile.
"Ling’er, this is Park Zhen, the chairman of DaQi Transportation. DaQi Transportation is a large multinational enterprise, controlling most of the ports in Korea. Uncle Park is quite a prominent figure here."
Hua Zhongxing introduced with a light chuckle.
"Oh, at the Li Family’s banquet, I’m nothing. Just an ordinary person."
The middle-aged chubby man laughed heartily, yet there was a hint of pride on his face.
"Uncle Park, this is my friend from Huaxia, Jian Lingling. In the future, when their family business is transported to Korea, they will depend on you."
Hua Zhongxing flattered Park Zhen, smoothly bringing Jian Lingling into the conversation.
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"No problem, no problem."
Park Zhen laughed heartily, knowing that the Hua Family’s influence wasn’t weaker than his, so he was naturally willing to oblige Hua Zhongxing.
"As your girlfriend, I, Park Zhen, should certainly take care of her. I will offer the best discounts."
"I’m sorry, you’ve misunderstood. I’m not Hua Zhongxing’s girlfriend."
Jian Lingling’s previously calm face instantly changed as she hurriedly explained, hearing Park Zhen’s remark.
She was there to seek assistance from the Hua Family, and she could tolerate other matters, but on this, she had to make things clear.
Hmm?
Park Zhen was taken aback.
Such an unruly Huaxia girl!
Park Zhen’s brows furrowed slightly, feeling a bit displeased. Even if he had just made a mistake, to bluntly point it out, indicated that the girl lacked tact and didn’t understand the etiquette of the upper society.
Too foolish, Park Zhen sighed inwardly.
Hua Zhongxing also felt a bit awkward but maintained a smile and said, "Uncle Park, you misunderstood. Jian Lingling and I are just friends, but I’m pursuing her, hoping she can become my girlfriend."
Hua Zhongxing’s words were well-spoken, alleviating the awkwardness and drawing him and Jian Lingling closer.
No wonder he’s an outstanding member of the Hua Family. His words and actions are impeccable, even Hua Yun’er couldn’t help but glance at her brother.
From a young age, she had always admired her brother greatly, because he was truly excellent, capable of inheriting their Hua Family and carrying its legacy forward.
"That Ye Qingfeng is far inferior compared to my brother, and I don’t understand why Ling’er would be interested in someone like him, almost letting him take advantage of her!"
Hua Yun’er thought indignantly to herself.
"I have a boyfriend now," Jian Lingling gently shook her head and said.
The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
Park Zhen furrowed his brows, his dissatisfaction already evident on his face. This woman was too blind to the situation; in such gatherings, stubbornness like this was out of place.
It’s like a naive and obstinate little girl insisting on emphasizing a certain point. For ordinary people, it might not be a big deal, but in high society, it’s deemed foolish!
Even Hua Zhongxing couldn’t help but have a flash of anger in his eyes—directed not at Jian Lingling but at the man she mentioned earlier.
He knew that the boyfriend Jian Lingling was referring to must be that guy named Ye Qingfeng!
"Heh." Park Zhen chuckled dryly, clearly expressing his discontent towards Jian Lingling.
"The Cui Family is here!"
"Cui Junyan has also arrived in person. Truly worthy of the Li Family’s banquet, even the Cui Family is sending their Direct Lineage sons to attend!"
At this moment, a voice arose from within the crowd, causing everyone to react with surprise and start discussing.
This clearly demonstrated the power of the Cui Family; sending just one Direct Lineage son was enough to shock these billionaires.
Indeed, as everyone turned to follow the direction indicated, they saw a young man, around 1.7 meters tall, walking over.
This height was quite average, especially within upper society, but now, in the mansion, he drew a lot of attention.
This is the allure of power, far more important than a pretty face.
And at this moment, both Park Zhen and Hua Junjie had no interest in dealing with Jian Lingling, instead turning their attention towards Cui Junyan. Park Zhen could only walk up with a smile and say, "Mr. Cui, you’re here."
His expression was sycophantic, completely lacking the demeanor of a seasoned elder from before.
Cui Junyan merely nodded slightly, without much response.
"Hua Zhongxing, you and your sister are here too; we haven’t seen each other in a long time."
Cui Junyan instead walked to Hua Zhongxing, smiling lightly as he spoke.
Many wealthy individuals immediately cast envious glances; although the Hua Family was powerful, it was still far inferior to the Cui Family, and moreover, these siblings might not even be the heirs of the Hua Family.
Now, they were fortunate enough to be on good terms with Cui Junyan, truly climbing high!
Park Zhen’s expression subtly changed as well, thinking: It seems the relationship between Hua Zhongxing and Cui Junyan is closer than I imagined. In the future, I should treat the siblings from the Hua Family more kindly.
As for the matter with Jian Lingling, I could lend some assistance and thus strengthen ties with Cui Junyan.
Park Zhen contemplated quietly, while Hua Zhongxing gave a slight smile, feeling quite pleased inwardly. Cui Junyan was giving him great respect, and seeing the envious and reverent eyes of others, Hua Zhongxing felt very satisfied too.
This is what networking and relationships mean; it symbolizes his ability to establish good relations with the esteemed young master of the Cui Family, which certainly is a skill in itself.
"Yes, we haven’t seen you for a long time. My sister keeps mentioning you," Hua Zhongxing said with a gentle smile.
"Oh really?" Cui Junyan also smiled, looking at Hua Yun’er.
"Brother, why are you saying that?" Hua Yun’er’s pretty face blushed slightly, looking somewhat shy.
But in Hua Yun’er’s heart, she wasn’t actually shy; she had never mentioned Cui Junyan, it was merely a tactic to foster their relationship.
Moreover, she didn’t mind being with Cui Junyan either; after all, the power of the Cui Family was vast, ranking among the top ten in all of Korea.
Apart from being a bit short and having an average appearance, everything else about Cui Junyan was quite good.
"Mr. Cui, let me introduce my friend to you; this is Jian Lingling. This is the eldest son of the Cui Family, Cui Junyan," Hua Zhongxing took the initiative to introduce.
The main character is here!
Jian Lingling felt a stirring in her heart; whether the Jian Family could advance into Korea and reach a higher status depended on tonight, on whether she could win over Cui Junyan!
"Mr. Cui, hello." Jian Lingling smiled briefly, confident yet humble.
"Jian Lingling, the beautiful Family Head, I know of you. It’s rare for someone so young to be at the helm of a major Huaxia family; truly a remarkable beauty,"
Cui Junyan said with a smile.
Jian Lingling’s eyes moved slightly; of course, this Cui Junyan should know her.
The main business of the Jian Family was in jewelry, and everything seemed prepared; their jewelry had reached the port but was held back.
Claiming to need inspection, which lasted a week, then no news followed. Later, she learned it was intercepted by the Cui Family. She had come to Korea specifically to visit the Cui Family, to negotiate with them.
But another week had passed, without any chance to meet any high officials from the Cui Family. Thanks to the help from the Hua Family siblings, she was finally able to meet the eldest son of the Cui Family, Cui Junyan.
"Thank you, Mr. Cui. I didn’t expect you to know the Family Head of such a small family like ours. I wanted to ask Mr. Cui for a favor."
Jian Lingling said with a smile.