Lai Miaoyu's face was a contorted mix of emotions as she uttered with disbelief, "Cheng Weiyue, how could you... how could you be the owner of Yushengyan?"
Cheng Weiyue did not answer but looked at Chu Manxiao, her eyes filled with coldness.
The air between the two was charged with hostility, their animosity visible to the naked eye.
Everyone present was shrewd enough to see the tension; if they couldn't, that would be truly bizarre.
Chu Manxiao had long cultivated her reputation; although Cheng Weiyue had won several awards abroad, she was not in the mainstream market at home and had not received as much recognition.
Comparing Cheng Weiyue's acclaim with the reputation Chu Manxiao had built over the years was like comparing day and night.
"Boss, I'll take you and your friends to your room," the manager said respectfully. "The private room is ready. Would you like the kitchen to prepare a few special dishes?"
