Chapter 455: Do You Think I’m Dead?

Nighttime.

The Sun Family’s engagement party was held at the Jiangzhou Grand Hotel.

The hotel had been fully booked out, and no other guests were being served.

Tonight, luxury cars were lined up outside the Jiangzhou Grand Hotel, and a stream of prominent figures, each holding an invitation, were entering the venue.

Xu Shaochen naturally didn’t come alone tonight; he brought Mei Liangying along to attend.

Even bodyguards and drivers were allowed entry, though they didn’t dine with the main party and were seated at separate tables.

Xu Shaochen only brought Long Yi and Long Er inside. The bottle had been carefully packaged, and Long Er carried it in his arms.

“Oh, Mr. Xu is here.”

“Good evening, Mr. Xu.”

Seeing Xu Shaochen enter, the people who had been chatting in groups of three or five quickly greeted him.

After all, Xu Shaochen was now a prominent figure in Jiangzhou; everyone had to show him some respect.

“Mr. Xu, please wait a moment. The engagement party will start shortly.”

Upon learning that Xu Shaochen had arrived, Sun Hai immediately came out to personally welcome him.

Tonight, only Xu Shaochen received such treatment.

“Chairman Sun, you kept quiet about your daughter’s engagement. If you hadn’t sent me an invitation, I really wouldn’t have known.”

Xu Shaochen smiled as he spoke to Sun Hai.

Upon hearing this, Sun Hai’s expression turned slightly unnatural, but he forced a somewhat stiff smile and said, “Daughters are bound to get married sooner or later. When they meet the right person, it’s better to finalize things early.”

Xu Shaochen noticed Sun Hai’s expression and guessed that there might be something he wasn’t aware of.

However, since Sun Hai hadn’t asked for his help, there was no need for him to meddle, so Xu Shaochen didn’t ask any further.

“Mr. Xu, please have a seat. I need to check on something at the back to make sure the engagement party goes smoothly. It would be embarrassing for the Sun Family if something went wrong tonight.”

After finishing his words, Sun Hai exchanged a few more pleasantries with Xu Shaochen before turning to leave.

Xu Shaochen found Han Tianxiong, Ye Huaiyuan, and the others and joined them at their table.

“Mr. Xu, don’t you think there’s something odd about the Sun Family’s engagement party tonight?”

Li Hao looked at the group and said.

The others nodded as well. After all, the Sun Family sending out invitations without any prior warning was already the most peculiar thing.

“And on top of that, it’s supposed to be a joyful occasion for the Sun Family, but Chairman Sun doesn’t seem all that happy.”

Xu Shaochen nodded. “I noticed that too.”

“Sigh, never mind. This is their family’s affair. Why should we involve ourselves? Maybe there’s a reason they can’t talk about.”

Ye Huaiyuan’s words brought the topic to a close. After all, gossiping behind others’ backs never feels quite right.

“By the way, Mr. Xu, aren’t you going to introduce the young lady with you to us?” Li Ming asked, pointing to Mei Liangying.

Xu Shaochen smiled slightly. “This is my girlfriend, Mei Liangying, the Chairman of Qianyin Entertainment. Please take good care of her in the future.”

“I propose a toast to all of you elders.” Mei Liangying smiled and raised her wine glass.

Everyone exchanged glances and couldn’t help but silently remark to themselves. ‘Young Master Xu is certainly a romantic. Every time we meet, the woman by his side is different.’

However, no one was foolish enough to voice this thought aloud. Faced with Mei Liangying’s toast, they all raised their glasses in return, giving Xu Shaochen ample face.

About ten minutes later, the engagement ceremony officially began.

It wasn’t too complicated; after all, an engagement isn’t as formal as a wedding. A simple exchange of engagement rings was enough.

This was also the first time Xu Shaochen saw Sun Hai’s daughter and her future husband.

Sun Hai’s daughter had long hair. She wasn’t stunningly beautiful, but she could definitely be considered attractive.

However, the young man engaged to Sun Yuan didn’t leave a very good impression. Although he was handsome, he exuded a frivolous vibe.

The young man, engaged to Sun Yuan, was named Cao Xiong. He wasn’t from Jiangzhou but came from Yijing, and his parents were also present.

In contrast to the Sun Family’s cold indifference, the Cao Family was overjoyed, their faces full of smiles.

Soon, Sun Hai brought Sun Yuan and Cao Xiong over to Xu Shaochen to offer a toast.

“Yuan Yuan, this is Mr. Xu. He’s our family benefactor. And the lady beside him is his girlfriend, Miss Mei.”

Sun Hai introduced Xu Shaochen and Mei Liangying to Sun Yuan.

“Mr. Xu, Miss Mei, Cao Xiong and I would like to toast you. Thank you for coming to our engagement party tonight.”

Sun Yuan raised her glass to Xu Shaochen and Mei Liangying and clinked glasses with them.

Cao Xiong also raised his glass, but his gaze toward Mei Liangying was filled with possessiveness and lust. He flashed a wicked smile, and during the toast, he used his pinky finger to lightly stroke Mei Liangying’s palm.

Mei Liangying’s expression changed, but fearing she might cause trouble for Xu Shaochen, she suppressed her raging anger and didn’t make a scene.

“Bang!”

But Xu Shaochen wasn’t so restrained. With icy eyes, he smashed his wine glass directly onto Cao Xiong’s face and roared, “Men!”

“Boss!”

Long Yi and Long Er, who had been seated nearby, immediately jumped up and rushed over.

“Cut off his pinky finger for me!” Xu Shaochen coldly ordered, staring at Cao Xiong.

It was only at this moment that the surrounding guests processed what was happening. They were all puzzled, unable to understand why Xu Shaochen suddenly erupted in such fury.

Even Sun Hai and Sun Yuan wore confused expressions.

Only Han Tianxiong and the others behind Xu Shaochen noticed Cao Xiong’s earlier mischief. Daring to flirt with Xu Shaochen’s woman? He must be courting death.

Long Yi and Long Er carried out Xu Shaochen’s orders without question. They immediately subdued Cao Xiong, pressing one of his hands onto the table.

“Mr. Xu, what are you doing?”

Sun Hai finally snapped out of it, his face pale as he demanded.

No matter how dissatisfied he was with Cao Xiong, the man was still his future son-in-law. Xu Shaochen’s actions left Sun Hai at a loss for words.

Sun Yaowen and Cao Xiong’s parents quickly hurried over as well.

“Xiao Xu, I don’t know how he offended you, but could you let it slide tonight for my sake?” Sun Yaowen calmly said to Xu Shaochen.

“What do you think you’re doing? Let go of my son now, or are you people asking to die!”

Cao Xiong’s parents were far less polite, immediately pointing at Xu Shaochen and cursing him.

“Smack!”

Xu Shaochen raised his hand and slapped Cao Xiong’s mother across the face. “You failed to raise your son properly; this slap is for you. Now, shut your mouth.”

With those words, Xu Shaochen turned to Sun Yaowen and coldly said, “Chairman Sun, it’s not that I don’t respect you, but when he offered a toast, he dared to use his pinky to stroke my girlfriend’s palm. What does that mean? Do you think I’m dead?”

Hiss—

Upon hearing this, everyone in the hotel lobby gasped.

No one had expected Cao Xiong to do something so audacious. This guy must really have a death wish.

And to do it at his own engagement party, right in front of his fiancée? How could the Sun Family stand for this?