"Nonsense!"

Chen Buyi scolded ruthlessly, "If it weren't for Xu Hao yesterday, Suyi would have died! Remember your place, and don't be afraid of bad influences!"

Chen Hai's face turned bitter, and he hurriedly responded, "Yes, yes, Dad, I won't dare anymore."

"Hmph! Moreover, even if the Tang Sect is powerful, as long as they want to survive, they wouldn't dare to rashly make a move against our Chen Family. Times have changed; they simply wouldn't dare to act recklessly!"

Chen Hai said, "You're right. The only ones who would dare to touch us are those from the Island Country."

"Good that you understand! Xu Hao has a big secret on him. Such a person, we must properly guide to contribute to the country instead of straying onto the wrong path!"

"Yes!" Chen Hai wiped the sweat from his forehead and thought to himself that talking with his father was always nerve-racking.

...

That evening, the concert was held as scheduled.

The concert went smoothly without anyone causing trouble.

After the concert ended, Phoenix Entertainment, the agency representing Chen Suyi, said they were hosting a celebration banquet for her.

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Chen Suyi was well aware of what these celebration banquets entailed—it was merely a gathering for some upper-class individuals of Huadu to dine.

Despite her unique status as the cherished Pearl of Tiannan Province's tycoon, she would generally attend these agency events because she didn't want others to think her success was solely due to her father's help.

Hua Du International Hotel.

In a luxurious private room, five round tables were set, with dozens of people seated around them.

They were all sons and daughters from the great families, powers, and financial groups of Huadu.

At the first table, Miss Chen Suyi sat in the middle, the center of attention; even the senior executives of Phoenix Entertainment could only sit by her sides.

The dishes were already served.

At that moment, a tall and handsome young man in a suit and leather shoes stood up, holding a wine glass. He glanced around and said, "Everyone, tonight is Little Sister Suyi's celebration banquet. Let's all celebrate that Little Sister Suyi held a perfect concert!"

Everyone stood up, lifting their wine glasses, with lavish praise spilling forth:

"Miss Chen Suyi's voice is like the sound of nature, your success was inevitable."

"I used to think some singers were already pleasant to listen to, but when I heard Miss Chen's songs, I realized what they sang was all nonsense!"

"Crass people! Maintain your grace in front of Miss Chen!"

"..."

People took turns praising Miss Chen Suyi extravagantly, while she just mechanically nodded at them.

At this moment, someone noticed Miss Chen Suyi hadn't yet lifted her wine glass and said with a sardonic tone, "Miss Chen, tonight's celebration is hosted by Young Master Cao; surely you wouldn't disrespect him, would you?"

Cao An glared at that person and softly said to Miss Chen Suyi, "Little Sister Suyi, if you can't hold your liquor, then you needn't drink."

Miss Chen Suyi recognized this man; he was Young Master Cao An from the influential Cao Family of Huadu. Although her father was a powerful figure in Tiannan Province, he wouldn't easily offend these families whose legacy spanned many generations.

Although Miss Chen Suyi knew that man and Cao An were playing 'good cop, bad cop,' she relaxed slightly at the thought, lifted her wine glass, stood up, and smiled lightly, "Thank you all for your support. Let me toast you all first; to your health!"

Cao An laughed heartily, "Haha! Refreshing! Little Sister Suyi truly is the cherished Pearl, as straightforward as him!"

Everyone complimented Miss Chen Suyi for her forthrightness, calling her a heroic woman.

Miss Chen Suyi inwardly scorned them, thinking all these people were of the same ilk, probably hoping to see her get drunk and make a fool of herself. Unfortunately, although she didn't drink much, she could still handle her liquor; this mere half glass of baijiu was no problem for her.

Cao An watched Miss Chen Suyi with burning eyes, his heart thrilling with excitement—once Miss Chen Suyi drank this glass, then tonight...

Hehe!

As Miss Chen Suyi lifted the glass to drink, unnoticed by others, her manager, Sun Hongmei, trembled slightly behind her.

Miss Chen Suyi's lips were now touching the alcohol.

As Miss Chen Suyi sipped a little, the smile on Cao An's face deepened. Once Miss Chen Suyi drank this glass, his plan would be a success.

"Even if you are a tycoon's cherished Pearl, you cannot escape my grasp!" he thought.

Sun Hongmei watched Miss Chen Suyi with a complex gaze, a hint of struggle in her eyes, which she quickly suppressed.

Everyone watched Miss Chen Suyi intently, many sensing an unusual air about this banquet; yet, having no personal stakes, they remained detached. With the Cao Family's influence in Huadu, they didn't wish to provoke them.

Though Chen Hai was a powerful figure in Tiannan Province, he wouldn't remain in power for too long. The true masters of Huadu's narrative were still these familial powers; such is the local dragon's rule over the locality.