Chapter 168

This person was surnamed Yan, called Yan Wenxi. Judging from his appearance and temperament, he clearly wasn't in the same style as the others in the room.

Shen Ci was curious for a moment and stared at this person for two more seconds. Yan Wenxi keenly felt Shen Ci's probing gaze and also turned his eyes to look at her.

The two looked at each other. Through the sunglasses, Shen Ci couldn't see the emotions in the other party's eyes, but as a junior, she still smiled and nodded politely.

Seeing this, Yan Wenxi also nodded gently as a response.

Dishes soon began to be served in the private room, and all kinds of fine wines were also placed on the table. As the initiators of this party, Lu Jinzhao and Hui Yang were also enthusiastic in warming up the atmosphere, starting to toast around the table as soon as they came up.

"Brother Xizi, thank you for giving us face. Your little brother will finish this first." Hui Yang went to Yan Wenxi first to toast. The form of address was also interesting—not some president, nor boss, but calling him Brother Xizi.

Lu Jinzhao toasted Boss Yang with his wine: "Boss Yang, I toast you. Thank you for being able to come."

Both were big capital parties in the industry. Except for Shen Ci, who didn't know much, everyone else at the table knew clearly that the two big gods of wealth were the main ones to be toasted at today's party.

Seeing this, Dai Sirong also hurriedly picked up her wine glass and greeted them. Opportunities wouldn't fall on your head for no reason; at this time, you had to be proactive.

"Brother Xizi, Boss Yang, I toast you." Dai Sirong was all smiles. Her dark purple long dress was bright and stunning, and the large area of her beautiful back exposed behind made her skin look even whiter, which was very sexy.

Seeing Dai Sirong, the smile on Boss Yang's face was clearly much more genuine. During the greeting, he skillfully climbed his hand onto her back and stroked it gently. Dai Sirong didn't show any displeasure.

On such occasions, the other party wouldn't make any excessive moves. Touching her back twice was nothing to resist. Dai Sirong was already well-versed in such matters and was accustomed to it.

Others were drinking and chatting happily. Shen Ci, who was new to such occasions, didn't feel uncomfortable. The dishes were exquisite and delicious, and she was eating happily.

At this time, a man who looked polite suddenly came to Shen Ci's side, holding a champagne glass, and invited Shen Ci: "Beauty, nice to meet you for the first time. Shall we have a drink together?"

Shen Ci was clearly the youngest person at this party. She had an outstanding appearance and was sitting beside Lu Jinzhao. This person clearly regarded her as an artist of "Jin Xiao" brought by Lu Jinzhao to "accompany the party."

Actually, one couldn't blame the other party. Such occasions often had such people; Dai Sirong was one.

"Sorry, sir, I'm not feeling very well, so I can't drink today. Can I substitute fruit juice for wine?"

Shen Ci didn't resist and stood up happily with the fruit juice. She had come to make some friends, but the timing was indeed unfortunate; it was the day of her menstrual period, not that she wasn't giving the other party face.

But upon hearing Shen Ci's words, the other party thought she was deliberately pretending to be reserved.

If she wasn't feeling well, would Lu Jinzhao bring her along? Wouldn't that be purely spoiling the fun?

So he smiled and looked at the fruit juice in Shen Ci's hand: "Fruit juice is so boring. Look, everyone is drinking wine. It doesn't matter if you drink a little."

Lu Jinzhao, not far away, was actually paying attention to Shen Ci's situation at all times. Seeing this, he rushed over to resolve the situation for Shen Ci immediately.

"Boss Xu, she really can't drink today. How about this, I'll drink for her. I toast you!"

Lu Jinzhao said, tilting his head back, and the white wine in the glass hit the bottom directly.

Seeing this, Boss Xu showed a fake smile: "Lu Zong, you're quite protective, aren't you? Taking such good care of newcomers?"

Shen Ci understood as soon as she heard it; the other party had misunderstood her identity.

Lu Jinzhao hurriedly explained: "Boss Xu, you misunderstood. This Miss Shen..."

"Lu Zong, no need to explain. You've already finished your wine, can I not give you this face?" Boss Xu interrupted Lu Jinzhao's words and also finished the wine in his glass: "Alright, then I'm going over."

After finishing, he glanced at Shen Ci and then turned and left with a disappointed face.

"Sorry, Miss Shen. I should have introduced you to everyone first." Lu Jinzhao apologized to Shen Ci with an apologetic face.

Shen Ci shook her head with a smile indifferently: "It doesn't matter. Didn't everyone else not introduce themselves? No need to make an exception for me."

She felt this was quite good, secretly observing how everyone socialized at such a party.

To be honest, Shen Ci was quite eye-opening. She noticed that the two in the main seats hadn't moved from their places from beginning to end; it was others who took the initiative to go up to toast and chat.

Gatherings of upper-class people actually had clear hierarchical divisions.

The top level that ordinary people saw might be the big stars in the entertainment industry, but above the stars, there were classes that ordinary people couldn't see—layer after layer. The real big shots were invisible.

"Lu Zong, what's the background of that big brother with the flower tattoos in the main seat?"

Shen Ci couldn't hold back her curiosity and asked in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Lu Jinzhao leaned closer and explained in a low voice: "Brother Xizi, Miss Shen hasn't heard of his name?"

Shen Ci shook her head.

Seeing this, Lu Jinzhao added: "He's a big brother from the streets. It's not convenient for me to say too much about the specifics. Miss Shen should be able to understand."

Shen Ci showed a sudden realization. Sure enough, this matched the fierce and evil energy on him.

"Shall I introduce you to each other?"

Seeing that Shen Ci seemed interested in Yan Wenxi, Lu Jinzhao asked tentatively.

Shen Ci refused with a smile without hesitation: "No need for now. Lu Zong, thank you for your trouble."

She wasn't ready to deal with this kind of person yet.

After rounds of toasting and chatting, the atmosphere gradually became heated, and the noise in the room became much louder. Everyone was clearly a bit tipsy.

Shen Ci hadn't moved a muscle from beginning to end, just like the two big shots, which had attracted the attention of quite a few people.

But with Dai Sirong shuttling among these big shot investors like a flower butterfly, no one took the initiative to come to Shen Ci to drink anymore.

After all, the happy time was after the serious business was finished. These people also knew there was no need to rush.

Everything was still based on the two big shots in the main seats.

It wasn't until Boss Yang spoke up, greeting Lu Jinzhao and Hui Yang: "Little Lu, Little Hui, hurry up and bring the project up. Don't wait until everyone is drunk, then what's the point of talking?"

One sentence made everyone laugh. Lu Jinzhao nodded repeatedly and distributed the project documents he had prepared long ago to everyone.

Once it was time for serious business, everyone put away the playful expressions on their faces and became serious.

In the eyes of investors, making money was always more important than anything else, and they couldn't be careless.

The private room fell into silence for a while, and everyone lowered their heads to look at the project details seriously. Shen Ci was no exception.

This was a film project. Just looking at the director's name on the first page of the production team, one knew it must be a big production.

In summary, this was a "road comedy film" scheduled to be released during the Spring Festival next year. This type of film had a recognized characteristic: there would be many actors familiar to the audience making cameos in it.

Even a passerby with only one shot could be an actor with a very high national popularity.