After five bigwigs in Beijing's elite circle fell into their trap, I fled.

Chapter 96 The Daily Rivalry at the Dining Table
Feng Li looked at Xu Zhao, whose legs were trembling, and sneered, "I'm not a man-eating tiger!"

Xu Zhao opened his mouth several times before finally stammering out, "I...I didn't expect that the Crown Prince and Yan Yu would both grace my humble abode with their presence..."

Jiang Shu cleared her throat beside her: "Uncle Xu, don't feel pressured. They're just extras to my visit today—Ali, Yan Yu, don't stand at the door, come in."

At the dining table, Ning Yunzhan was smiling as he drank tea, but Xu Yan had been completely out of her mind the moment Yan Yu and Feng Li appeared. She sat there blankly, not daring to move.

Yan Yu and Feng Li sat down next to Jiang Shu, one on each side.

Then, as was her habit, Yan Yu grabbed a large shrimp and began peeling it for Jiang Shu.

Ning Yunzhan lightly tapped his hand with a chopstick: "The host hasn't even sat down at the table yet! Don't you know any manners!"

Xu Zhao felt a chill run down his spine watching from behind!
Young Master Ning, how dare you hit Yan Yu's hand! And you even have the aura of lecturing him!

Everyone in the industry knows that Yan Yu hates lecturing the most, and given his status and influence, even touching the hem of his clothes would get him attacked by millions of fans!
Just when Xu Zhao thought Yan Yu would be angry, the handsome young man smiled sweetly and gently: "Yes, I didn't notice, I'm sorry."

Then, the young man very politely greeted Xu Zhao: "Director Xu, please take a seat."

Xu Zhao sat down with his head down, looking dazed, next to Xu Yan, who was also in a daze.

Yan Yu then picked up the shrimp again, carefully peeled it, and put it into Jiang Shu's bowl, her tone slightly pleading: "Sister, this is your favorite shrimp."

Beside her, Feng Li casually grabbed a plate of king crab roe soup and placed it in front of Jiang Shu: "Isn't crab roe your favorite?"

Ning Yunzhan, always eager for a good show, followed suit and ladled out a spoonful of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall: "What's so great about shrimp and crab? When it comes to the pinnacle of cooking, China has to take the crown. Why don't you try this famous state banquet dish, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Mr. Jiang? Perhaps, after you've tasted it, shrimp and crab will no longer hold any place in your heart!"

Feng Li said in a low voice, "Dead fish, don't force me to break ties with you outside..."

Yan Yu looked at Jiang Shu with puppy-dog eyes: "Which one do you choose, sister?"

Jiang Shu was clearly not experiencing this kind of boring thing for the first time. Without changing her expression, she reached out and picked up another dish: "I choose Dongpo pork."

Ning Yunzhan shook his head: "So greasy! Girls should eat less fatty meat, or they'll get fat."

Yan Yu reached into Jiang Shu's bowl with her chopsticks and said, "I'll finish half for you, sister."

He didn't mind whether Jiang Shu had drool on him or not, and happily cut off half of her meat, his movements so practiced that it seemed like he had done it countless times before.

Feng Li's cold, beautiful gaze fell directly on Jiang Shu's bowl: "Feed me the other half."

Jiang Shu put down her chopsticks expressionlessly: "You three, do you still want to eat? If not, get out!"

The three men fell silent for a moment.

Then, they tacitly stopped talking, but naturally continued to serve Jiang Shu food. The atmosphere had completely changed from the previous open and covert struggle, and there was a strange sense of harmony...

Xu Zhao silently ate his rice, not daring to say a word. However, the shock in his heart was about to break his nerves!
Yan Yu, a top-tier celebrity in the entertainment industry, known for her fastidiousness and aloofness, actually shared a piece of meat with Jiang Shu...

The notorious heir of FY, the ultimate boss of the entertainment industry, actually dared to ask Jiang Shu for food...

And that Young Master Ning, you don't really notice it when you're alone with him, but when he's with Yan Yu and the other two, his noble demeanor doesn't diminish at all. He doesn't seem like a mere second-generation real estate tycoon struggling to make a living...

Xu Zhao's dazed and out-of-control state was noticed by others.

While thoughtfully pouring juice for Jiang Shu, Yan Yu chatted with Xu Zhao: "Director Xu is considered a breath of fresh air in the industry, and I've admired him for a long time. I heard he's been having some trouble lately, I wonder if he's resolved it?"

Xu Zhao jolted awake, snapping out of his daze: "It's all resolved! Thanks to the pass personally signed by the Crown Prince, I can now walk sideways in this circle!"

“Those passes,” Yan Yu thought for a moment, “I had Feng Li sign them and put them in. At the time, I didn’t know what Xu liked, but I thought that since Director Xu was in the entertainment industry, he might be able to use them—I’m happy to be able to help you.”

Feng Li glanced at Xu Zhao: "If you don't like anyone, give me a list, and I'll take care of them tomorrow."

"No, I wouldn't dare trouble Your Highness!" Xu Zhao was genuinely flustered. "I can handle it! I can handle it! -- I noticed you guys aren't eating much. Is the food not to your liking? I have some more in the kitchen --" "Director Xu, don't worry about those two." Ning Yunzhan smiled elegantly. "They're used to making a ruckus at home. We'll just eat our own food."

Jiang Shu nodded with deep feeling: "They're all troublesome, Uncle Xu, please forgive my embarrassment!"

Xu Zhao dared not laugh at him; he was almost in tears!
I was under immense pressure. I thought it was just a simple dinner invitation for a kid, but it turned out to be a riot with three big shots...

Is this something a mere mortal like him could possibly handle?!

The meal was a bit of a bumpy affair, but in the end, both the host and guests enjoyed themselves.

When it was time to say goodbye, Jiang Shu took out a birthday party invitation: "Yan Yu's birthday is coming up in a few days. If you have time, come and visit us at Floating Cloud Island."

Xu Zhao took it with both hands, saying "Hey, hey" several times.

Beside him, Yan Yu paused for a moment: "I came empty-handed, without any gifts—how about this, Director Xu, if you have any good scripts, you can contact my agent, and I'll act in one of your plays for free."

Xu Zhao was terrified!

Countless directors of far greater stature than him couldn't get Yan Yu's roles, so what did he do to deserve this?! What did he do to deserve this?! Why did such a huge windfall fall from the sky, making his heart ache...

"Then, then I'll accept this incredible fortune!" Xu Zhao took a deep breath, deciding to take the opportunity to accept this immense wealth. "Don't worry, I'll prepare the best script for you."

Feng Li lazily raised his eyes from the side: "Then, Master..."

"No, no, no! Your Highness, there's no need to say anything more! That stack of super universal cards you gave me is already my greatest confidence and wealth in this life."

"Just a few worthless cards!" Feng Li scoffed. "I may not have much else, but I have plenty of money. From now on, for any of Director Xu's dramas, there's no need to go around seeking investment. I'll just cover it all at ten times the budget."

Xu Zhao was about to lose his balance again!

Feng Li paused for a moment, then her tone became inexplicably cloying: "Also, my baby ate several pieces of your squirrel-shaped mandarin fish today. I'll have your chef post a tutorial later, and I'll have my dog ​​of a man learn it properly."

Xu Zhao could only nod vigorously, unsure of what to say next.

Ning Yunzhan sighed softly, "They all gave me gifts, it made me feel embarrassed..."

Xu Zhao waved his hands repeatedly: "Really, no need! Brother Ning, really no need!"

Ning Yunzhan's voice was warm and cheerful: "In a couple of days, I'll have my assistant bring the pre-sale catalog of the Capital Cloud Dream Villa series. Director Xu can choose one."

Xu Zhao was still in a daze and didn't hear everything clearly: "No need, no need! I also have a villa in the capital!"

Yan Yu chuckled: "Ning Yunzhan may not have much else, but he has a lot of houses. Director Xu can just accept them."

"Ning Yunzhan?" Xu Zhao finally heard the name of that young master Ning from someone else, but realized it in 0.01 seconds!
"Ning Yunzhan? He is... Ning... Ning Yunzhan from Yun... Yunduan Group?!"

So where did he get the audacity to think he could let the chairman of the world's third richest conglomerate get involved in the entertainment industry?
Director Xu's composure crumbled once again, and his face flushed an unnatural red...

Jiang Shu glanced at the men beside her, politely bid farewell to Director Xu, and then said hesitantly, "The three of them have sensitive identities..."

Director Xu tried his best to control his disordered breathing and solemnly promised, "Jiang Shu, don't worry, what happened tonight will not be spread."

Jiang Shu nodded and left with the three men.

Director Xu finally sat down after the two luxury cars disappeared into the night!

"Quick! Get me a handful of nitroglycerin pills!"

Inside the villa, Xu Yan, who remained in a daze until Jiang Shu and the others left, woke up and cried, laughed, and screamed all night long, her face flushed red...

(End of this chapter)