Chapter 719: Is This a Love Rival?

Chen Yu only then remembered that Ye Qinglong had said they had a small circle, all around the same age, the second or third generation of prominent families in Shengjing, and that there was a small gathering today; this guy intended to take Chen Yu to see the world.

"Chen Yu, you're staying here? My sister found this place for you?" Ye Qinglong looked at the place where Chen Yu was staying with some disdain.

"What's wrong? This place is quite good," Chen Yu asked, puzzled.

"Good? What's good about it? The decor style is old-fashioned; only someone my grandfather's age would like a place like this. Your mental age is way too far off from your actual age."

Ye Qinglong invited Chen Yu into the car and slammed on the gas; the Bugatti let out a buzzing roar and flew forward like an arrow.

"Can't you slow down?" Seeing that this guy's speed had soared to 150 yards—and this was still in the city—Chen Yu could not help but frown.

"Scared? Hehe, don't worry, buddy's driving skills are top-notch." Ye Qinglong glanced at Chen Yu triumphantly and increased the speed even more aggressively.

Chen Yu felt helpless. Ye Qinglong was a playboy by nature; when they were elsewhere, he had been suppressed by Chen Yu at every turn, but now that he was back in Beijing, it was as if he had returned to his home turf—wouldn't his tail be wagging in the sky?

"Is your grandfather alright these past two days?" Chen Yu asked.

"He's fine, eating and sleeping well, in great spirits. After eating, he even drags people to play a couple of rounds of chess," Ye Qinglong shook his head and said.

"Then did he say when he's coming home?" Chen Yu asked.

"No, he doesn't seem to be in a hurry to go home," Ye Qinglong said. "I know what you're worried about—it's nothing more than worrying about my second grandfather and my uncle and his wife causing trouble. Don't worry, as long as my grandfather is fine, he can keep them in check."

"That's good then." Chen Yu nodded slightly. Ye Jingwu had been quiet for these past few days, likely brewing some conspiracy; regardless, he had to be careful.

Shuishanhui was actually a private villa in the suburbs. Although the location was a bit remote, it was famous far and wide because those who could enter this villa were all from the highest social strata of Shengjing. If you could squeeze your way in, it meant you were already standing at the top of the circle.

The interior of the villa was extremely luxurious, and the living room on the first floor was massive. When Ye Qinglong brought Chen Yu in, many people stood up to greet Ye Qinglong, and Ye Qinglong waved back triumphantly.

It was just that more people's gazes remained on Chen Yu, because Chen Yu was a new face; he was definitely not from any of the great families in Shengjing, yet someone who could be brought in so solemnly by Ye Qinglong was definitely not an ordinary person.

Where young masters gathered, there was naturally no shortage of socialites, but "socialite" here was not a derogatory term; they were genuine socialites.

Women who could enter this circle were definitely not gold-diggers who spent their days hanging out in bars, relying on flirting to seduce men. Besides having a pretty face and a devilish figure, they also had to possess exceptional insight and education.

Most of them were graduates of prestigious schools, at least proficient in several languages, and understood international politics and finance; otherwise, they were multi-talented with excellent upbringing and manners.

And the young masters who came here were not looking for a fling; they were more inclined to find a woman who could be helpful to their careers.

"Haha, Young Master Ye, long time no see." Just at this moment, a man walked over, laughing and talking with several others.

The man was very young, in his twenties, but his speech and demeanor were very mature, and he carried an air of natural authority; one look and it was clear he came from an extraordinary background.

"Old Zou, long time no see," Ye Qinglong walked up.

"Yo, Young Master Ye." As soon as that young man saw Ye Qinglong, his expression froze slightly, then he enthusiastically reached out both hands and shook hands with Ye Qinglong: "Young Master Ye, long time no see, haha. How is your grandfather? I went to see him just last month."

"He's fine, his health is almost recovered now. Come, let me introduce you; this is Chen Yu," Ye Qinglong pointed at Chen Yu and said: "Chen Yu, this is Zou Ziang, that young master of the Zou Family."

Chen Yu's expression tightened. Of the three aristocratic families and six noble houses in Shengjing, the strongest one—the Zou Clan?

Chen Yu was quite familiar with the three aristocratic families, including the Ye Clan and his mother's He Clan, but this was the first time he had met someone from the Zou Clan.

If one were to speak of the three aristocratic families, the Zou Clan had the strongest influence and the deepest background. When the Old Master of the Zou Family was alive, he was a figure of Duke rank, and his ancestors had worked alongside the Supreme Ancestor.

Even now, the Old Master of the Zou Family still had deep influence at the center of power; it was indeed a force not to be underestimated.

"So it is Mr. Chen, hello, hello." Zou Ziang also raised his head to look directly at Chen Yu; after all, someone who could be introduced so solemnly by Ye Qinglong was definitely not an ordinary person.

"Hello, Young Master Zou, I have long admired your name." Chen Yu reached out and shook hands with Zou Ziang.

"Young Master Ye, where is your sister? I haven't seen her for a long time." After getting to know Chen Yu, Zou Ziang asked again.

Looking at Zou Ziang's expression, he was very concerned about Qing Ning; the relationship between the two should be unusual. For some reason, seeing him like this, Chen Yu felt inexplicably uncomfortable.

Although Ye Qingning and he were not in a romantic relationship, when they were in the Underground Dark River, it was Ye Qingning who helped him escape the Heart Demon Tribulation, allowing him to successfully advance to the Primordial Qi Realm.

Therefore, seeing Zou Ziang's expression, it was not hard to guess that he and Ye Qingning probably had some kind of relationship, which made Chen Yu feel a strange sense of sourness. What was this? Jealousy?

"My sister is at home taking care of my grandfather. Speaking of which, I have to thank Chen Yu properly; if he hadn't retrieved the medicine for my grandfather in Ning City, I'm afraid my grandfather wouldn't have made it through," Ye Qinglong brought up this matter intentionally or unintentionally.

Chen Yu was slightly stunned and looked at Ye Qinglong with some surprise; he did not know what purpose Ye Qinglong had in bringing this up here.

But when Zou Ziang heard this, his expression could not help but change slightly, though he immediately covered it up: "Then we really must thank Mr. Chen. Ye Lao has been ill for so many years, and Qing Ning has spared no effort for his illness; I didn't expect Mr. Chen to step in and solve this problem."

"My grandfather's illness is truly troublesome," Ye Qinglong sighed pretentiously: "And it was truly dangerous when Chen Yu was looking for the medicine. He and my sister fell into the Underground Dark River together, and we searched for days and nights before we found them."

"Mr. Chen and Miss Ye stayed alone for days and nights?" Zou Ziang's face changed instantly.

Chen Yu could not help but be shocked; he only then realized that Ye Qinglong had set him up.

Judging from Zou Ziang's concern for Ye Qingning, the two definitely knew each other, and as direct descendants of the three aristocratic families, it was not hard to guess that the two families likely had inclinations toward a marriage alliance.

Ye Qinglong was always intentionally or unintentionally dragging him toward Ye Qingning; this was just inciting conflict toward him, wasn't it?

Although Chen Yu felt indifferent about this matter, this kid Ye Qinglong was truly insidious.