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"Wait, please hold on." After Yang Xiaoyou and his group of three walked past, Yin Lang stood frozen for a few seconds before finally reacting. He then took a couple of steps forward, chasing after them.
At his age, being appointed as the Marketing Manager of Yinou Group already indicated that he was far more astute than most. However, the other party played by their own rules, leaving him at a loss. Now that he had reacted, it seemed he had fallen into a passive position.
Just as he was about to speak, Liang Wuxuan had yet to respond when another mocking voice rang out from the side. "Young Master Yin, even your cousin doesn't recognize you anymore." Chapter 417 began to exchange words, and although the banquet scene did not appear extravagant, the inherent nobility was impossible to conceal.
"Brother Yang, we meet again." Just as Yang Xiaoyou entered the venue with Liang Wuxuan, he attracted quite a bit of attention due to the two stunning beauties accompanying him.
At that moment, a familiar fellow approached them, calmly addressing Yang Xiaoyou.
It was Roche, the prince who had been stripped of his power by Yang Xiaoyou during their school trip. Although there was a hint of weariness on his face, he still greeted Yang Xiaoyou with a smile.
He seemed to sense that Yang Xiaoyou was somewhat indifferent towards him; after merely exchanging pleasantries, he nodded at Liang Wuxuan and left. His demeanor had changed significantly from that during their field trip group days, which piqued curiosity about his thoughts.
This phenomenon caught the attention of some nearby observers. They knew that the Third Prince had never hidden his interest in Liang Wuxuan before.
Yet now, he wore a friendly expression while greeting an unfamiliar man. This hinted at many underlying messages.
Who was this unfamiliar man? Why would a prince of high status take the initiative to greet him? And why was he entering alongside Liang Wuxuan? Was he from one of those rarely seen prominent families?
This banquet was essentially a private gathering hosted by the Liang Family, with most invitees having some connection to them.
For instance, the one who spoke up was Yin Lang; in the elevator, Liang Wuxuan had already recognized that Yinou Group was one of their partners.
The main figure of this banquet was an elderly man who had lived for a century and witnessed the upheaval of the Chinese Empire from beginning to end.
A centenarian who could still venture outside to explore, Liang Sicheng.
When Yang Xiaoyou and the others entered, the guests were still mingling before the banquet began. The main character had not yet appeared, as most of the attendees were familiar faces from the Liang Family, and they mostly knew each other. They were also relatively reserved.
Among them, a few recognized Dream Butterfly upon seeing her, but due to the presence of the Liang Family Princess beside her, no one approached. After all, in the eyes of those present, an artist was just an artist.
However, because of Liang Wuxuan's connection with a certain prince, more people seemed interested in Yang Xiaoyou. Everyone had heard some rumors about the old man he was associated with.
Unlike previous gatherings where he would quietly indulge in food on the sidelines, this time, as soon as he entered, Yang Xiaoyou became one of the most noticed guests.
His initial plans were temporarily shelved; even if he had a thick skin, it was impossible to carry out his usual sweeping actions under such scrutiny.
Staying close to the two beside him, he caught a whiff of a mixed fragrance that filled his nostrils and felt the softness of the arm linked to his. Yang Xiaoyou felt slightly uncomfortable.
Just by observing this one interaction, it was likely that many of Liang Wuxuan's admirers would be offended.
However, unable to control his lower impulses while his upper head ached with responsibility was only natural; he would bear this burden.
It was part of a man's duty to help his woman fend off annoying suitors. Otherwise, he would be the one at a disadvantage.
"Ignore them; let me take you inside to meet my great-grandfather. Uh, let's bring this girl along too. Although I don't want to admit it, she is quite pleasant to look at," Liang Wuxuan said casually while linking arms with Yang Xiaoyou. The V-neck dress pressed against his chest, brushing against his smooth skin as he nonchalantly deflected those who approached to greet him and inquire about something.
In such a setting, Dream Butterfly clearly felt somewhat out of place, continuously clutching at Yang Xiaoyou's clothing and following behind in a daze.
They walked all the way to the innermost passage, passing through two security checkpoints before entering.
"Grandpa, this outfit really doesn't suit you," as Yang Xiaoyou stepped into the passage and just distanced himself from the outside noise, he heard a somewhat helpless yet refined voice coming from within.
The owner of the voice, Yang Xiaoyou recognized, was none other than Liang Wuxuan's uncle, Liang Jianguo.
After his voice faded, another elderly yet robust voice followed, "Dressing appropriately is enough; why bother with so many formalities? It’s settled then; it serves no purpose."
Accompanied by the sound of footsteps, an old man dressed in a blue Dao Robe, with a topknot and white hair and beard, emerged from around the corner ahead.
Although his body seemed somewhat hunched, his vigorous steps were still on par with those of a normal adult.
Seeing the robust elder before him, Yang Xiaoyou felt a twinge of surprise. This man was already over a hundred years old. Judging by his stride, it was likely that in his youth he had considerable skills. While cultivating Daoist principles, he had not neglected physical training either.
However, age had taken its toll. Although he moved as well as any normal adult, he could no longer exhibit the terrifying combat prowess like Feng Ji. The decline of his vitality accumulated over the years far exceeded its regeneration. Nevertheless, for a centenarian to possess such energy and mobility was indeed quite rare.
Based on Yang Xiaoyou's estimation, for at least several more years, barring any external disruptions, this elder's body would remain quite robust.
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