428: Inviting friends

Li Yanran and her group split into five cars and drove toward the Junyue Hotel.

Meanwhile, Lin Zifeng had already arrived at the entrance of the Junyue Hotel by car. After the three of them got out, Wang Zhongyu spoke up, "Secretary, Qiang Zi and I will stay at the entrance to wait and receive the guests."

"Chairman Li has brought so many celebrities; it wouldn't be appropriate for you and Director Chen to welcome them at the entrance."

"I've already contacted the local police station to have them on duty here. It's more suitable for me to stay here and handle the reception."

Lin Zifeng nodded with satisfaction and said, "You've thought this through very well. Then I'll leave it to you and Qiang Zi."

The two quickly expressed that it was their duty and not a trouble at all. Lin Zifeng then walked into the lobby alone.

In the lobby, Lin Zifeng encountered Chen Yuxi's assistant. After they greeted each other, Lin Zifeng was led by a waiter to the hotel's largest Private Room.

Inside the Private Room, besides Chen Yuxi, Li Yuhang and his wife, Yu Meixin, were already waiting.

Seeing Lin Zifeng walk in, Li Yuhang and his wife quickly stood up.

Li Yuhang said with a smile, "Secretary, you and Sister-in-law are hosting Chairman Li and so many celebrities in a personal capacity, and you only asked the two of us to accompany you?"

"My alcohol tolerance can't compare to yours! I have to give you a heads-up: if I don't entertain your friends well, you can't blame me!"

"What's this, my Secretary Yuhang? Why are you getting cold feet before the battle has even begun? This isn't like your usual self!"

Lin Zifeng said with a chuckle.

"Secretary, don't tease me. I'm just afraid of not entertaining your friends properly. I've seen all kinds of drinking scenes, but I've never shared a table with so many celebrities."

Li Yuhang said with a smile.

"Celebrities are people too. It's just that through lenses and filters, they seem a bit mysterious and unattainable to ordinary people."

"I had plenty of contact with them in Beijing. They are all very easy to get along with and quite down-to-earth, so just treat them normally."

Hearing Lin Zifeng's words, Chen Yuxi nodded and said, "Zifeng is right. I've interacted with Yang Xiaohu and the others, and I also feel they are quite easy to get along with."

"Sister-in-law, I'm also really looking forward to having dinner with so many celebrities later. I've never been in such close contact with stars before!"

Yu Meixin said with an excited face.

"Calm down, calm down. I told you to be calm before we came, but you're still so excited. Don't go asking for photos and signatures in front of everyone later."

Li Yuhang said with a smile.

"I know, you've told me so many times already. How could I forget?"

Yu Meixin gave Li Yuhang a playful roll of her eyes, making both Lin Zifeng and Chen Yuxi laugh.

Just then, the sound of messy footsteps came from outside. Knowing that Li Yanran and the others had arrived, the four of them quickly stood up and went to the door to welcome them.

The door to the Private Room opened, and Wang Zhongyu led everyone inside.

Lin Zifeng and the others shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with everyone. Looking at the steady and dignified Lin Zifeng, Han Ming couldn't help but think that the man before him was the helmsman of this emerging city!

Back in Beijing, he had ridiculously wanted to invite the man to sign with his company and become a singer just like him!

He was so young yet had achieved so much, with an even more limitless future ahead. His past self seemed so foolish now.

Thinking of this, Han Ming shook hands with Lin Zifeng and said, "Hello, Secretary Lin. Thank you very much for your warm hospitality."

"Brother Han, you're too polite. Have a few more drinks later, relax, and feel the warmth of our Yushu City."

Lin Zifeng said politely, without putting on any airs.

Han Ming thanked him again, and Lin Zifeng moved on to shake hands and greet Brother Hu Yi.

When Lin Zifeng shook hands with Yang Xiaohu, he had intended for it to be a brief, polite touch, but she instead gripped his hand tightly.

Feeling the soft and smooth sensation in his palm, Lin Zifeng was momentarily stunned. He couldn't very well question her, so he could only look at Yang Xiaohu with a puzzled gaze.

Yang Xiaohu gave a sweet smile and said, "Brother Lin, it's been so long since I saw you. I've missed you a bit. Did you miss me?"

Although Yang Xiaohu lowered her voice, Xiao Di, who was beside her, still heard.

Hearing what Yang Xiaohu said, Xiao Di couldn't help but think, "Sister Xiaohu is really bold! Someone who didn't know better would think she was just joking with Brother Lin!"

But she knew that Yang Xiaohu truly liked Lin Zifeng, as Yang Xiaohu often mentioned him in front of her.

Whenever Lin Zifeng was mentioned, Yang Xiaohu's eyes would light up. As a fellow woman, how could she not notice what was on Yang Xiaohu's mind?

While admiring Yang Xiaohu's courage, Xiao Di also looked at Lin Zifeng, wanting to hear how he would respond.

"Little Fox, I consider you a good friend, so of course I missed you. Friends are supposed to care about each other, after all!"

Hearing Lin Zifeng's answer, Yang Xiaohu nodded and finally let go of his hand.

Lin Zifeng's response was very skillful; it gave Yang Xiaohu enough face while remaining perfectly diplomatic.

Afterward, Lin Zifeng shook hands with Xiao Di and said with a smile, "Xiao Di, welcome to our Yushu City."

"Thank you, Brother Lin. I'm very happy to see you again. The beautiful scenery of the Yingjianzui Scenic Area also exceeded my expectations. Yushu City is a very beautiful city, and I love this vibrant city."

Xiao Di said with a smile, and Lin Zifeng nodded with a smile before moving on to shake hands with others.

After Lin Zifeng had finished shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries with everyone, they all sat around the large dining table amidst polite gestures.

Just then, over a dozen waiters walked in carrying exquisite delicacies. Soon, the table was covered with delicious food.

The waiters poured wine for everyone and then stood to the side.

Lin Zifeng and Chen Yuxi shared a look, and both stood up holding their wine glasses.

"Dear friends, welcome to our Yushu City. My wife and I have prepared a simple meal. If there's anything lacking in our hospitality, we hope you'll forgive us!"

Chen Yuxi picked up the conversation and said, "I want to thank all of you for your care and concern for my husband. My husband and I would like to propose a toast to everyone to express our gratitude."

Hearing the couple's words, everyone stood up with their glasses. After expressing their thanks, they drained their glasses along with the couple.

Once everyone sat down again, they began to eat, drink, and chat.

Wang Ziyan looked at Chen Yuxi, who was sitting beside Lin Zifeng, looking gentle, considerate, virtuous, and dignified. She couldn't help but think that this Chen Yuxi was just as Yanran had described—not only extremely beautiful but also virtuous and generous, truly possessing the grace of a lady from a prominent family.

Sensing Wang Ziyan's gaze, Chen Yuxi gave her a sweet smile, raised her glass, and toasted her from across the table.

Li Yanran quickly returned the smile and raised her glass, and the two women each took a small sip.

Li Yuhang and his wife soon blended in. The atmosphere at the table was excellent. As they chatted and toasted one another, hearty laughter rang out in the Private Room from time to time.