Dragon Raja: Lu Mingfei Returns from Japan

Mai Shude, on the other hand, had long since become a hands-off manager, patting her behind and hiding in some corner drinking champagne.

As the finance minister of the trio, Su Enxi couldn't do anything that would damage her businesswoman image. She forced an elegant smile while accepting business cards she'd likely never use again. Who knows why so many people were invited to such a small dinner party?

Su Enxi assumed that the middle-aged men in black suits had finally collected all the business cards from the people present until they withdrew.

Looking up, I saw that it was Mai Shude who had come back with a wine glass in her hand. Her cold aura of "do not disturb me" temporarily deterred the crowd that was about to surround her.

Su Enxi was touched that Jiu De Mai would come back specifically to help her out of a predicament, but Jiu De Mai coldly said, "Don't overthink it, I just came back to refill my drink after I finished it."

"Can't we just grab any waiter and get more drinks?" Su Enxi said with a coquettish laugh, hands on her hips. "Being arrogant doesn't suit Mai's persona."

Mai, too lazy to pay attention to the potato chip girl, casually grabbed a bottle of champagne from a passing waiter's tray and filled her own glass. Su Enxi grinned and offered her empty glass, but Mai rolled her eyes at her and refilled hers as well.

"Drink less," said Mai Shude. She knew that Chip Girl was addicted to alcohol and once she started drinking, she couldn't stop.

"Okay, I know." Su Enxi smiled and put away the full wine glass, while pointing to the distance, "By the way, what happened over there? Why is there a group of people gathered there?"

Mai Shude glanced back and said, "I don't know."

"Why don't we go join the fun and see what's going on?"

Just as Mai was about to refuse, Su Enxi had already taken her arm without saying a word.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't pull me like that, I'm going to twist my ankle."

They had only taken a couple of steps when they saw that the person surrounded in the middle of the crowd was actually Lu Mingfei. Next to Lu Mingfei stood a pretty girl who looked nervous, and opposite him was Su Zhenqi, the chairman of Su's Energy, who had just gone on stage with them.

"Is this what you Chinese tradition calls meeting the parents?" Jiu Dema asked in a low voice.

"Probably?" Su Enxi carefully examined the pretty girl next to Lu Mingfei. "Huh, isn't that Liu Miaomiao? Has it been changed again?"

"That's Su Xiaoqiang, your Su family's daughter. Su Zhenqi is her father."

During her time stationed in this city, Mai Shude wasn't really idle every day. At least she figured out Lu Mingfei's interpersonal relationships faster than Su Enxi, who was a logistics staff member.

"Not bad, not bad, our Su family's daughter is indeed prettier than Liu Miaomiao. Lu Mingfei has good taste." Su Enxi said approvingly. "As the groom's family, should we go and support him?"

Jiude Mai knew this girl's true nature; she wasn't there to support the event, but probably just wanted to join in the fun and stir things up even more.

However, she did not object to Su Enxi's suggestion to help Lu Mingfei make a scene.

……

Su Zhenqi calmed himself down and recovered from his brief moment of disappointment.

It's just a title; Old Su, you'll have to accept it sooner or later.

Su Zhenqi tried to comfort himself.

"That student must have excellent grades at school, right?" Su Zhenqi asked.

“Not as good as Qiangqiang’s grades,” Lu Mingfei replied with a smile. “She was in the top 100 among the younger students in the last exam.”

The ranking wasn't precise; only a general one was given. The main issue is that 69th place is a mediocre ranking, and mentioning it would give the impression of someone lacking ability but trying to show off.

“Top 100.” Su Zhenqi nodded thoughtfully.

While not a particularly high ranking, being in the top 100 of one's grade at Shilan Secondary School is roughly equivalent to getting into a 985 university.

"May I ask about your family situation?"

Su Zhenqi used his decades of experience in the business world to put on a kind and gentle smile like an elder: "Uncle would like to learn more about your situation."

Su Xiaoqiang's heart tightened; she knew the most important question of the night had arrived.

I wonder if this guy can answer properly...

No, no, no! This guy is just an imposter, so what if he answers incorrectly? Why am I so nervous!

Lu Mingfei had already memorized the persona that Xiaotiannv had created for him. Actually, he didn't need to memorize it at all, because those settings were pretty much the same as the reality.

"It's nothing, Uncle. What do you want to ask?"

Su Zhenqi nodded: "What do Lu's parents do for a living?"

"My father and mother both work in archaeology-related fields."

"Oh? Your parents are archaeologists?"

"Yes."

"Do you work in the country?"

“No, my parents are international archaeologists, so most of their projects are overseas, and they travel all over the world every year,” Lu Mingfei answered fluently.

My parents aren't in business, so their family's financial situation is slightly different from my side.

However, even though they come from highly educated families, they're barely scraping by.

It's no wonder this kid has so many foreign habits in his behavior. If his parents are international archaeologists, many of his habits must have been influenced by them.

Although Su Zhenqi had a good impression of intellectuals, he believed that a large gap in social class could easily lead to an unhappy marriage.

During his school days, he knew many couples from vastly different backgrounds. Although they were carefree and inseparable while studying, the gap in their social standing eventually drove them apart after entering the workforce.

Seeing his daughter's nervous demeanor, Su Zhenqi felt that she must genuinely like this young man. If he was a natural businessman, he would give him his vast fortune. After all, she was his only daughter, and he only cared about her happiness.

However, children from highly educated families often have one problem: they are usually not interested in doing business.

Su Zhenqi felt a little regretful.

When Lu Mingfei said that his parents were just archaeologists, many of the wealthy second-generation heirs watching couldn't help but smile with delight.

They had all assumed Lu Mingfei was some wealthy, returned-from-overseas rich kid, but it turned out he came from an intellectual family, probably only middle-class. These rich kids instantly felt superior again.

Even his back straightened slightly, and his gaze towards Lu Mingfei was no longer timid, but rather filled with a wolfish hunger.

Although Su Zhenqi was not satisfied with Lu Mingfei's family situation, he did not jump to conclusions and planned to observe Lu Mingfei more and give him a chance.

What if this kid suddenly gets the hang of doing business?

Just as he was about to utter the words of encouragement he had been preparing, the surroundings suddenly fell silent, followed by the light, pleasant sound of high heels clicking on the solid wood floor.

Su Zhenqi looked closely and saw that it was the two beautiful female shareholders of the Black Prince Group walking gracefully towards them. The crowd automatically parted to make way for them. Their stunning beauty seemed to press down on the air, immediately silencing the surrounding people who stopped talking and only admired their beauty.

Su Zhenqi was stunned, wondering why these two had suddenly come over. Did they have something to discuss with him? But he had already exchanged business cards with them backstage.

Moreover, in theory, Black Prince Group and Su's Energy have no business overlap.

Amidst the stunned and intense gazes of the crowd, Su Enxi stopped in front of Lu Mingfei and raised her hand to clink glasses with him.

"Long time no see, Young Master Lu." Su Enxi tilted her head, smiled slightly, and winked playfully like a young girl.

This beautiful female shareholder of the Black Prince Group has always maintained a strong and confident aura like a business queen since she entered the market. She has never acted like a little woman before.

Everyone was stunned for a moment, but then an even more horrifying scene unfolded.

The long-legged beauty who always exuded an inexplicable pressure that made people afraid to approach her actually took the initiative to clink glasses with Lu Mingfei.

The moment the rims of the glasses clinked together, a subtle, joyful smile appeared on that stunningly beautiful face. Her crescent-shaped eyes shone like stars, as if spring had melted the snow, making one marvel at how a bewitching and lovely snow lotus could exist beneath the ice and snow.

"It hasn't been long since we last met." Mai Shude smiled sweetly and charmingly. "Thank you for taking care of me these past few days, young master Lu."

In an instant, the fragrance wafted around him, and in a daze, Lu Mingfei felt as if he saw that lively girl in an Arab robe at the auction again.

It's hard to imagine that this girl can switch seamlessly between so many styles, and each style seems to reflect her true personality. Each style possesses a breathtaking beauty.

No longer the aloof "Young Master Lu," but the affectionate "Young Master Lu." This title, "Sake Virtue Mai," arguably brought Lu Mingfei even closer to them.

Not only were the people present stunned, but even Lu Mingfei was dumbfounded and stood there, wondering what these two were up to.

Are you two very familiar with this student, Lu?

Su Zhenqi immediately broke the silence, snapping out of his brief daze.

Su Enxi nodded and said with a smile, "I am grateful for the care provided by the parents of the young master passing by. We must be old friends of the family, right?"

As she spoke, she turned to Lu Mingfei and said, "By the way, Mr. Lu, the ball at the banquet is coming up soon, and we haven't found a suitable dance partner yet. Would you do us the honor of choosing one of us?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Mai Shude, who was standing next to him, blinked and gave him a playful smile: "Of course, if Young Master Lu wants them all, that's not impossible."

Lu Mingfei had roughly figured out the situation by now. He guessed that they had seen what was happening on his side, which was why the two of them had come over and staged this whole charade.

I don't know why they would specifically come to support me...

Perhaps it's because she saved Mai Shude not long ago, and she brought Su Enxi along to repay a favor?

But my dance partner...

Lu Mingfei turned his head and glanced at the little fairy beside him. Unexpectedly, Su Xiaoqiang was also looking at him with her lips pursed. Their eyes met briefly in the air, but Su Xiaoqiang immediately withdrew her gaze as if to retreat, instead staring at a certain piece of floor.

Is it really necessary for this girl to be so nervous?

Lu Mingfei smiled and nodded apologetically to Su Enxi and Jiude Mai.

"Thank you both for your kindness, but unfortunately I have already made an appointment with this Miss Su to be each other's dance partners later."

"it's a pity."

Su Enxi shrugged with a hint of regret, then a mysterious smile appeared on her face. "But has Young Master Lu forgotten something?"

Lu Mingfei was taken aback: "What is it?"

"His surname is also Su."

As soon as Su Enxi's clear voice fell, she and Jiu De Mai walked away like the wind, their beautiful backs swaying gently. They came suddenly and left just as suddenly.

They arrived with a breathtaking beauty that silenced the surroundings, and now that they are gone, the silence lingers.

The feelings of those around them at this moment could no longer be described simply as "surprise" or "stunned"; rather, they were a mixture of emotions.

It's like this: you see a country bumpkin on the street, dressed in rustic clothes and looking rather dull, and you don't think much of him, even looking down on him. Turns out he's Tolui's sworn brother, Genghis Khan's son-in-law, his confidante is Huang Rong, and his master is Hong Qigong, one of the Five Greats. His Ferghana horse alone could buy a whole street.

You might think his parents are just ordinary artifact excavators, but even the major shareholder behind the Black Prince Group has to give him a lot of face. The long-legged beauty who's aloof to others smiles with such genuine affection in front of him.

Two hands, which no one else could touch, reached out to Lu Mingfei, inviting him to dance and even suggesting they could be together forever. However, Lu Mingfei rejected this invitation from two beautiful and wealthy women without batting an eye.

Otherwise, how could he be with Su Xiaoqiang? Not only is he surrounded by beautiful women, but he also only chooses one from among many.

Even Su Zhenqi was shocked and couldn't help but reassess Lu Mingfei's family background.

Are archaeologists all this arrogant now...?

A sharp, clear bell suddenly rang out. The lights in the hall dimmed again. Before Lu Mingfei could realize what was happening, elegant violin music began to fill the hall. It turned out that it was time for the ball.

Only at this moment did the evening's banquet truly begin.

This Tango-style dance track acted like a key, awakening the restless hearts of the young men and women present.