Su Ruiming pulled Xu Mu aside and briefly explained what had happened.
It turned out that Xu Mu had previously told Su Ruiming that the Xu family wanted the contract for the Su family's new product.
So, Su Ruiming had straightforwardly told his father that the contract should be given to the Xu family.
However, his father was unwilling, as all the Su family's supplies were provided by the Mu family.
This time, they still wanted the Mu family to be the supplier.
But Su Ruiming directly threatened, saying that the Su family could not afford to offend the Xu family, and he, too, could not afford to offend Xu Mu.
What if they made him unhappy and were targeted in the future?
Su Weiye thought of a solution, which was to hold a banquet using the identity of the piano master, Zhou Hening.
His purpose was simple: each company would play a piece, and Zhou Hening would judge.
The Su family would choose the company with the best performance.
Of course, there was a prerequisite: the participants must be entrepreneurs from Jiangbei, so as not to offend anyone.
After listening to Su Ruiming's explanation, Xu Mu only sighed, realizing the Su family's good intentions.
Mu Qingying of the Mu family, who was the teacher that the previous villain Xu Mu pursued, was a music teacher.
He heard her piano level had reached the performance level.
So, this banquet was essentially a formality, and the Mu family would ultimately secure the contract.
However, there were now variables.
Xu Mu was a variable, and Lin Yang over there was also one.
"Young Master Su, it's okay, you did your best," Xu Mu patted Su Ruiming's shoulder.
Su Ruiming was a little bewildered. What was happening?
Xu Mu was actually comforting people?
He was previously scared to death, thinking that since he hadn't completed the task Xu Mu assigned him, his future would be ruined.
"Let's go in together."
Xu Mu said with a smile.
"Okay."
Su Ruiming nodded.
The two walked to the manor's main entrance together. Xu Mu noticed that Lin Yang from before was blocked by two bodyguards.
"What's going on?"
Su Ruiming walked over and asked.
"Young Master, this man doesn't have an invitation but insists on going in."
A middle-aged guard pointed at Lin Yang and said.
Lin Yang, meanwhile, smiled as he sized up Xu Mu and Su Ruiming. He had already investigated the general landscape of Jiang City.
He had seen these two "bright minds" in the documents.
Xu Mu of the Xu family, a mindless rich second generation.
Su Ruiming of the Su family was the same.
However, in Lin Yang's opinion, Su Ruiming was definitely closer and could be taken as a subordinate in the future.
After all, Su Yaya was Su Ruiming's sister. By this logic, Su Ruiming was somewhat like his brother.
With this thought, Lin Yang had a plan.
Today, he would establish his authority by stepping on Xu Mu.
"Kid! You don't have an invitation, what are you doing here?"
Su Ruiming frowned and asked, "If you're begging for food, go beg somewhere else!"
"Heh, I have a good relationship with the Li family in Jiang City. Li Feipeng is my big brother."
Lin Yang said lightly, "He should be inside already, right?"
"Li Feipeng of Flavor Foods? You look like that, and you know him?"
Su Ruiming scoffed, "You guys, kick him out!"
Xu Mu rolled his eyes from the side.
Su Ruiming's behavior was typical of a villain, and he believed this so-called protagonist was about to start showing off.
Sure enough, Lin Yang calmly took out his phone, ready to make a call.
"Alright, alright!"
Xu Mu suddenly clapped his hands. "Young Master Su, since he claims to know Li Feipeng, why don't we just take him to meet General Manager Li? If he doesn't know him, it's not too late to kick him out then."
"Young Master Xu is truly a compassionate soul. What you said is right. You can come in with us."
Su Ruiming glanced at Lin Yang and said.
Lin Yang was a little bewildered. He had already taken out his phone and was about to show off, but he was interrupted by this Xu Mu.
Li Feipeng wasn't his "big brother," but a subordinate he had just gotten to know.
If he called Li Feipeng over, Li Feipeng would definitely bow and scrape, allowing him to maximize his showing off.
He hadn't expected to be intercepted by this kid.
[Fate Power -10]
Xu Mu saw this and revealed a slight smile.
"Uh... alright."
Lin Yang put his phone away and entered the manor with Xu Mu and Su Ruiming.
On the manor's lawn, tables and chairs were already set up.
Several servers in uniforms were pushing carts of red wine and snacks, setting them on the tables.
A piano was placed in the distance, with a few children randomly playing on it.
As for the adults present, they were gathered in small groups chatting.
"Mr. Lin, why did you come without informing me?"
Li Feipeng, who was chatting in the distance, spotted Lin Yang and immediately walked over quickly.
This person was a big shot he had recently met and was very mysterious.
Lin Yang held evidence of Li Feipeng's tax evasion, so he could only be manipulated by him for now.
"So he really does know him,"
Xu Mu said from the side, then left with Su Ruiming.
Lin Yang cursed inwardly, as this Xu Mu had caused him to lose an opportunity to show off.
Just then, the crowd chatting suddenly gasped in surprise.
All their eyes were directed toward the depths of the manor.
Almost every one of the three people could capture the attention of everyone present.
First was Mu Qingying. Today, she wasn't wearing a uniform but a simple long dress.
However, the voluptuous chest made the simple long dress not so simple.
She still wore a single ponytail, revealing her flawless oval face.
Next to Mu Qingying was a slender young woman with wavy hair.
She had bright eyes and a small, delicate face that could seemingly be covered by a man's hand.
This person was Su Yaya.
In addition to the two beautiful women, they were accompanied by an elderly man with partially white hair.
He was wearing a suit and had a white beard.
Many people present had come for this elderly man.
Zhou Hening.
A national treasure, a world-class piano master.
He had extensive connections, especially in the business and art circles, both domestically and internationally.
If one could get to know him and connect with some big businessmen, it would be a huge leap forward.
Xu Mu checked Su Yaya through his God's Eye.
Name: Su Yaya
Identity: University Student, Female Protagonist of The Soldier King Returns
Favorability: -20
Destiny Level: 8 (Max Level 10)
Xu Mu sat at a table, eating the desserts and quietly watching the show.
Sure enough, Lin Yang walked towards Su Yaya with a slight smirk.
"Beautiful woman, what a coincidence, we meet again."
Lin Yang greeted Su Yaya.
While talking, he didn't forget to look at Mu Qingying beside her. He hadn't expected there to be such a beauty in Jiang City besides Su Yaya.
This person had already been added to his list of targets.
But for now, his primary goal was still Su Yaya, his former "white moonlight."
"You rotten scoundrel?"
Su Yaya remembered encountering this man on the plane before.
"It's me. My name is Lin Yang. I hope you'll take care of me from now on."
Lin Yang showed a smile.
Su Yaya ignored Lin Yang and pulled Mu Qingying's hand. "Sister Qingying, let's go over there."
Zhou Hening was already surrounded by a crowd.
Xu Mu didn't go. Judging by Zhou Hening's impatient expression, he knew that all the attempts to butter him up were useless.
To gain Zhou Hening's favor, one had to rely on the piano.
"Xu Mu? Why are you here?"
Mu Qingying suddenly spotted Xu Mu eating snacks, her face full of disgust.
What a stalker.
He must have followed her again.
"What? Do I need to report to you that I'm coming to the Su family's banquet?"
Xu Mu's face was calm.
"You!"
Black text floated above Mu Qingying's head again.
[Favorability -1]
"Yaya, congratulations on becoming Mr. Zhou's student. You have a bright future ahead."
Xu Mu smiled at Su Yaya.
Lin Yang's face immediately darkened on the other side. Was this Xu Mu planning to pursue the woman he had his eye on?
Then he was courting death!
Lin Yang immediately walked toward them.