Chapter 287.1: When You See More Suns In The Sky, That's When My Wife Will Arrive
With a straight posture and heels clicking, Wu Qi followed the elegantly dressed crowd, a sense of pride welling up inside her.
Unfortunately, her phone had been confiscated. If she snapped a photo of herself attending such a private gathering with nobles, she could flaunt it to her circle of friends and bask in their admiration—an immensely satisfying thought.
The doors to the reception hall opened. Wu Qi quickly scanned the hall's interior. When she spotted the various firearms laid out on the gold-threaded wooden table, her pupils shrank sharply. As an entertainer, she rarely came into contact with real weapons.
Then, with an arm around Er Jian’s waist, Kuang Huan said softly, "Mr. Qi, to celebrate the completion of our deal, I've specially arranged a small banquet for you."
The viscount reverted to his courteous and refined demeanor, completely different from how he acted outside.
Following Kuang Huan's voice, she peered deeper into the hall. There, she saw a man sitting, seemingly fishing. Wu Qi's gaze constricted instantly. Why does that back look strangely familiar...?
Just then, the young man turned his head, revealing a bright and handsome face.
The instant she saw it, Wu Qi's heart skipped uncontrollably. Why, if it wasn’t her junior, Qi Yuan! One that she once looked down on, no less! She initially wondered if she had seen wrong, or if it was just someone who looked similar. Still, how could she mistake a face that handsome?
Realizing that the junior she once underestimated could now toy with her at will filled her with both embarrassment and anger. Her face flushed. Then, an inexplicable thrill followed, her emotions surging like a roller coaster.
Just then, Kuang Huan smiled. "I wonder if you are satisfied with these arrangements?"
Qi Yuan gazed at Kuang Huan seriously, appearing somewhat awkward. "You're throwing a party and invited me?"
Normally, shouldn't the complaint be, "You held a party and didn't invite me?" Now that he had been invited, he didn't quite know how to respond.
Seeing Qi Yuan's reaction, Kuang Huan sighed in relief. What he feared most was that Qi Yuan would be completely indifferent to worldly pleasures. From Qi Yuan’s response just now, it was clear he approved.
"These ladies are all fairly well-known stars. This one..." Kuang Huan pointed at Wu Qi. "She's from Tianyue City. The two of you should be considered high school acquaintances."
In fact, that was the exact reason why he brought Wu Qi here. Such familiarity would stimulate interest more effectively. Otherwise, a celebrity of Wu Qi's level wouldn't even qualify to attend such a private gathering.
"Oh, what a coincidence?" Qi Yuan glanced at Wu Qi as memories surfaced. "I remember now. You're the senior who could eat three sweet potatoes in one sitting. You've become a star?"
He had an excellent memory. As long as he tried, past scenes would resurface vividly.
With a blush, Wu Qi stared at him boldly. "I didn't expect you to still remember me, Junior."
Being remembered by someone like him, even if it was for such a thing, already made her feel satisfied.
"My memory has always been good. I never forget what I see," he said lightly, then looked at Kuang Huan. "Did you bring the goods?"
He was naturally referring to the unique cultivation materials from Yuelang Country.
Kuang Huan nodded. "Time was tight. In order to gather this batch, I had to ask General Mu for help to assemble everything before returning."
Hearing this, Wu Qi felt Qi Yuan become even more unfathomable. She had never imagined that her once ordinary, just very handsome junior, actually possessed such a background. Stretching her neck, she tried to see what kind of precious items required a general's help to collect.
The mercenaries in black opened the crates. Inside were all kinds of strange plants, each sealed in a transparent bag. Wu Qi's expression turned odd. She recognized some of them as ordinary weeds.
Qi Yuan remarked in satisfaction, "Not bad. This amount will last me a while."
Kuang Huan smiled humbly. "As long as you're satisfied, Mr. Qi."
Qi Yuan gazed toward the sea, focused on fishing. "Why don't we cooperate? Help me collect materials and I'll pay you. I can give you some finished products as well, though it would depend on my mood."
Everyone heard him clearly, and the actresses thought nothing of it.
In contrast, Kuang Huan’s evaluation of Qi Yuan rose to another level. "I want the finished products!"
He didn’t hesitate because he didn’t lack money. Besides, by “finished products,” Qi Yuan was likely referring to something akin to immortal pills!
The surrounding women curiously stared at Kuang Huan's slightly excited reaction, not understanding what the deal really meant.
"Alright. Move these to my place," Qi Yuan said. "I'll send you the rest of the materials I need. If money isn't enough or you run into danger, come find me."
He sought numerous obscure materials, some nearly unobtainable on the market. That was why he wanted to cooperate with someone capable like Kuang Huan.
Kuang Huan was overjoyed. "It's my honor to serve you, Mr. Qi!"
If the technique was real, then Qi Yuan was undoubtedly a true immortal. To serve such a being was an honor.
Kuang Huan signaled to the actresses. "You all, go keep Mr. Qi company!"
They immediately walked gracefully toward Qi Yuan, especially Wu Qi. Her posture was deliberately exaggerated, as if she wished to flaunt herself as much as possible.
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Meanwhile, whispers spread across the Hai Xing Ya.
"Did you hear? Viscount Kuang Huan is treating a fraud like an immortal and spending a fortune on a cultivation technique."
"Cultivation? Did being a mercenary mess up his brain?"
"The funniest part is he found the seller online. Apparently the guy's mentally ill."
"These days, even the mentally ill can scam people. Still, how could a noble fall for it? What a disgrace."
"Should we go expose him at the party?"
"Are you stupid? If it's fake, you only offend Kuang Huan. If it's real, you offend an immortal."
The group laughed it off and quickly changed topics.
As for going to Kuang Huan's private banquet to challenge Qi Yuan and expose him, no one was foolish enough to actually cause trouble.
