A moment earlier.
Gao Ning drove up to Ziyang Building. As he parked the car, he spotted Zhao Yanan and her companions in the distance, as well as the Skoda parked by the roadside, which was particularly glaring to him.
This self-important young heir didn't hesitate at all. After his mother in the backseat got out, he floored the accelerator and drove straight into the Skoda! A few of the old classmates in the barbecue stall glanced at Chu Yuxuan—his car had been hit, and the guy was still calmly eating meat?
The old class monitor pondered for a moment and walked over to Chu Yuxuan. "Yuxuan, let's go outside and have a look. Don't worry, we're all here."
Chu Yuxuan nodded lightly, wiped his hands with a few tissues, and smiled, "Then let's go take a look."
Old Five's expression darkened. He grabbed two chopsticks and followed Chu Yuxuan outside.
Summer Bamboo was the first to react and hurried over to check. "Ning Ge, are you... okay?"
Gao Ning leisurely opened the car door and naturally caught Summer Bamboo's waist, smiling, "I'm fine. The road is a bit slippery."
Summer Bamboo knew Gao Ning was doing this deliberately and advised softly, "Ning Ge, President Zhao is here. Don't cause trouble."
Gao Ning glanced at Zhao Yanan and mockingly said, "It's fine. She... is actually requesting something from me tonight, haha!"
The manager, aware of Gao Ning's and Summer Bamboo's relationship, also understood why Gao Ning had crashed into Chu Yuxuan's car. But out of professional courtesy, she quickly stepped in, pulling Summer Bamboo behind her. She whispered to Gao Ning, "Mr. Gao, Summer Bamboo is a public figure. You should keep your distance. If paparazzi catch this, it won't look good."
Paparazzi are experts at exaggerating stories, and if they caught this scene, it wouldn't take half an hour for a "celebrity boyfriend bullying the weak" headline to appear online.
However, Gao Ning was indifferent. He pulled Summer Bamboo closer to him and raised his voice, "Summer Bamboo and I are getting married. You know our Gao family's status, so the wedding will definitely be grand. There's no need to hide it."
He even deliberately asked Zhao Yanan, "What do you think, President Zhao?"
At this moment, Zhao Yanan sighed in relief. She crossed her arms and looked at Chu Yuxuan with a smirk. She thought to herself, "This fool is so pathetic. He doesn't even realize the kind of person he's provoking."
The old class monitor was shocked to see Gao Ning with Summer Bamboo. He hadn't expected them to be a couple about to get married. Even more surprising was that this arrogant young heir was actually from the Gao family!
He immediately lost interest in defending Chu Yuxuan and discreetly distanced himself from his old classmate.
The dignified Gao mother also came over, ignoring Summer Bamboo who greeted her, and circled around her son with concern, "Ning Er, how could you be so careless!"
Gao Ning smiled, "Mom, I'm fine. Don't worry about it. I'll handle it."
He then took out his wallet from the car and walked over to Chu Yuxuan, disdainfully pulling out two bundles of cash and tossing them onto Chu Yuxuan with a smirk, "Sorry, the road was slippery. Is this money... enough?"
Old Five's fists clenched, and Chu Yuxuan grabbed his wrist, his narrowed eyes showing a smile. "Gao Ning, you really... don't know how to behave."
Gao Ning found it extremely amusing and sneered, "Chu, I think it's you who doesn't know how to behave. Haha!"
He then turned to the distinguished lady behind him, "Mom, this is the new boss of Qingya Media, Chu Yuxuan!"
The manager was stunned.
"Chu... Boss?!"
Recalling what she had said to Chu Yuxuan earlier, the manager felt a wave of dizziness.
Several old classmates were also surprised. Weren't they saying he was a lowly driver? How did he become a boss? No way... What kind of boss drives this kind of car? Is this a joke?!
The seasoned old class monitor's expression grew serious, as if weighing something.
"Oh? So you're the gigolo?" Gao Mother snorted coldly, "I thought you were someone important!"
Chu Yuxuan sneered, "You old woman. You don't understand anything!"
"Are you looking for trouble? Chu, you better watch your mouth! Otherwise, you'll regret it later!" Gao Ning gritted his teeth.
If anyone was feeling the worst at the moment, it was definitely Summer Bamboo. Caught between Chu Yuxuan and Zhao Yanan on one side and the Gao family mother and son on the other, she could only quietly become a bystander.
At this moment, a BMW X5 parked by the roadside.
Director Song, with a round face and big ears, got out of the car and hurried to Gao Mother with a flattering smile. "Mrs. Gao, have you just arrived?"
"Yes... Director Song, thank you for organizing this."
"Family should not be formal. It's my pleasure!" Song flattered her, greeted Gao Ning, and then turned to Zhao Yanan with a mocking expression. "President Zhao, you're quite early."
Seeing the situation, Zhao Yanan was practically an outsider. Naturally, she had no good feelings towards this insincere director. After a cold response, she took a few steps back and adopted a spectator's posture.
"Trying to act aloof? Don't you see what's happening now?" Director Song muttered about Zhao Yanan, then asked Gao Mother, "Mrs. Gao, everyone is here. Shall we go up?"
"Sure," Gao Mother replied, casting a sideways glance at Chu Yuxuan. "Mr. Chu, let's go. You need to give me an explanation tonight!"
Hearing "Mr. Chu," Director Song's gaze lingered on Chu Yuxuan for a moment.
The old classmates, in shock, also felt a bit of schadenfreude. Envy is an inherent flaw in human nature.
Chu Yuxuan smirked, "What's the hurry? Let's talk about my car first."
Gao Ning disdainfully glanced at the Skoda and mocked, "That piece of junk? Two thousand bucks won't even cover the repairs? Oh... I forgot, a gigolo who clings to a rich woman wouldn't care about two thousand bucks, huh?"
"So he's a gigolo? No wonder."
"Doesn't seem like the girlfriend has celebrated her sixtieth birthday yet, huh? Haha..."
"Seems he's not favored. Otherwise, why wouldn't his old lover buy him a luxury car?"
The old classmates whispered among themselves.
Chu Yuxuan smiled lightly, "It's not quite enough..."
Saying that, he took out his car key and walked towards his old antique.
As everyone saw him start the car and reverse it a bit, they were puzzled. "What's he going to do?" The next moment, they heard a "vroom" as the Skoda roared to full power and slammed into the white Range Rover!