"Okay, I'll go." Fang Yu said.
"I'll send a car to pick you up, Mr. Fang..." Ji Dongshan said.
"No need. It's only 8:50 now. I'll walk there slowly. It can be considered as a stroll." Fang Yu said.
After hanging up the phone, Fang Yu walked towards the direction of the Ji family.
An intelligence merchant?
In fact, Fang Yu was the person who held the most information in this world.
Having lived for nearly five thousand years, he had almost traveled all over the world and witnessed the changes of the world with his own eyes.
However, in the past thousand years, Fang Yu had seldom traveled around the world. He basically stayed within the territory of Jiuzhou Country.
And even when staying in Jiuzhou Country, he didn't wander around much. He would stay in one place for a long time and then move to another place and stay there for a long time.
In this world, as time passed, many things were changing.
The information Fang Yu knew before was already outdated. Now he really had to rely on external forces to quickly obtain some information.
If this so - called Master Fu could provide one or two places where high - level demon beasts lived, Fang Yu would really be grateful to him.
Fang Yu walked slowly towards the Ji family. At around 9:50 p.m., he just arrived at the gate of the Ji family.
At this time, there were already many luxury cars parked in front of the gate of the Ji family.
Fang Yu wanted to enter, but was stopped by two security guards at the gate.
The security guards looked at Fang Yu in his school uniform and frowned, saying, "Please show your invitation."
"Your master directly invited me here." Fang Yu said.
"The master directly invited you?" The security guards scanned Fang Yu from head to toe, looking disbelieving.
Those who could be directly invited by Ji Dongshan must be distinguished guests. How could a middle - school student like Fang Yu receive such treatment?
"Wait here. I'll go and ask!" One security guard said.
"What's there to ask? At first glance, he's just a kid who wants to get a taste of high - society life. Just drive him away." The other security guard said.
"Better ask. You stay here and watch him. I'll be back soon." After saying that, the security guard turned and left.
The security guard left at the gate looked at Fang Yu impatiently.
At this time, a BMW stopped behind Fang Yu, and three people got out of the car: a middle - aged man and two girls in evening gowns.
These two girls were Jiang Yue and Xu Xiaona.
The three walked forward. The middle - aged man glanced at Fang Yu standing aside and took out an invitation from the inner pocket of his coat.
"Respected Mr. Jiang, please come in." The security guard immediately put on a respectful look and bowed to the middle - aged man.
At this time, Jiang Yue and Xu Xiaona also noticed Fang Yu standing beside them.
Jiang Yue nudged Xu Xiaona's shoulder, her eyes full of mockery.
Obviously, Fang Yu was standing there because he couldn't get in.
"Oh, isn't this Fang Yu? I didn't expect to meet you here. Are you also here to attend the reception held by the Ji family?" Xu Xiaona said, feigning surprise.
Fang Yu glanced at the two girls and didn't say anything.
"He didn't say he was here for the reception. Otherwise, he would have gone in long ago." Jiang Yue said.
"Ah, Fang Yu, do you not have an invitation? That surely won't do. This is a reception held by the Ji family. The invitation issuance is very strict. Otherwise, a lot of riff - raff will sneak in..." Xu Xiaona sneered.
"If you don't have an invitation, leave quickly. The security guards will drive you away soon!" Jiang Yue sneered.
"Let's go in. The reception is about to start." Jiang Yue's father, Jiang Zhenlong, said.
"Just stand here and eat the wind. I want to see how you get in!"
Jiang Yue and Xu Xiaona glanced at Fang Yu mockingly again and then followed Jiang Zhenlong into the Ji family.
"That Fang Yu standing there looks like a fool." Xu Xiaona sneered.
"Hehe, thinking he can come to the reception without an invitation. Does he really think there are no barriers in high - society?" Jiang Yue said.
"Was that your classmate just now?" Jiang Zhenlong turned his head and asked.
"Not really a classmate. Just a loser." Jiang Yue said.
Jiang Zhenlong nodded and said, "You really shouldn't get too close to such classmates. Society is divided into classes. The lower class and the upper class are two different worlds. There's no need to associate with people from the lower class because they won't help you. They'll only seek your help."
Jiang Yue and Xu Xiaona deeply agreed and nodded.
"When you go into the reception later, talk to those family descendants more. Try to enter their social circle. It will be of great benefit to you. That's how your father got into high - society back then." Jiang Zhenlong added.
...
Fang Yu waited for about five minutes and then saw Ji Dongshan rushing out in a hurry.
"Dammit! Mr. Fang is a great benefactor of our Ji family. How could you make him wait here for so long! You're really out of line!" Ji Dongshan scolded the two security guards.
The security guard who had been impatient just now quickly bowed to Fang Yu, with cold sweat on his forehead.
"Mr. Fang, I'm really sorry. I was negligent and forgot to tell the security guards..." Ji Dongshan also looked apologetic and apologized to Fang Yu.
"It's okay. Let's go in." Fang Yu said.
Ji Dongshan accompanied Fang Yu in. Passing by the two security guards who were bent over and dared not straighten up, he said in a deep voice, "You two will be suspended for one month and have your bonuses deducted for three months after tonight!"
The two security guards trembled and their faces turned pale.
They never expected that Fang Yu, who was wearing a school uniform, had such an honorable status.
"Master Ji, there's no need to punish them. It's not their fault." Fang Yu waved his hand.
People were snobbish. The two security guards' reaction to Fang Yu was normal. Their attitude wasn't too bad and they didn't do anything wrong.
If there was really a mistake, it was caused by Ji Dongshan's negligence. There was no need to punish the two security guards.
Ji Dongshan snorted and said, "Don't you two thank Mr. Fang!?"
"Thank you, Mr. Fang. Thank you, Mr. Fang..." The two security guards were sincerely grateful to Fang Yu and kept bowing.
...
"Mr. Fang, Master Fu has arrived, but he's currently drinking and playing cards with others. I'll take you to meet him later." Ji Dongshan said.
"Okay. You go ahead and do your things. I'll wander around by myself." Fang Yu said.
Subsequently, Fang Yu walked to the wine - tasting area.
There were several bartenders on standby here, specially providing cocktails for guests.
Fang Yu casually took a glass of fruit wine and walked around the venue while drinking.
Many guests, seeing Fang Yu in a middle - school student's school uniform, looked puzzled.
Whose child is this? Why didn't he change into formal clothes when going out?
Fang Yu ignored the gazes of others and wandered around the hall of the Ji family.
It seemed that Ji Dongshan had a hobby of collecting antiques. Antiques could be seen everywhere in the living room, and each one was worth a fortune.
In fact, Fang Yu also had quite a few antiques at home, but they were all kept in the house in Yancheng.
Jiang Yue and Xu Xiaona followed Jiang Zhenlong and greeted the guests one by one.
These guests didn't seem to know Jiang Zhenlong very well, but they still responded to him out of politeness.
After walking around a few times, Jiang Yue became a little impatient and said, "Dad, no one here knows us. Why do we have to greet everyone?"
"This is how your father managed to break into high - society! You must get your face known and make other bosses recognize you!" Jiang Zhenlong said.
"But this is so boring." Jiang Yue said.
She and Xu Xiaona came to the reception just to meet some young masters from wealthy families and pave the way for marrying into a wealthy family in the future.
Jiang Zhenlong was about to educate Jiang Yue when he suddenly saw a young man not far away and his eyes lit up.
"That's Zheng Peng, the young master of the Zheng family. You two come with me to say hello."
Zheng Peng was fairly good - looking and looked very young.
"The Zheng family is the king of the clothing industry in the Jiangnan region! The family's assets are over one billion! If you can get in touch with Zheng Peng, you won't have to worry about the rest of your life!" Jiang Zhenlong whispered.
The three of them came to Zheng Peng and greeted him.
Another useless person trying to get his face known.
Zheng Peng looked at Jiang Zhenlong in front of him, his eyes full of contempt.
But noticing Jiang Yue beside Jiang Zhenlong, his eyes lit up.
This girl is pretty good - looking. It wouldn't be bad to have some fun with her.
"What's your name?" Zheng Peng asked.
"Are you asking me?" Jiang Yue was overjoyed.
"Yes." Zheng Peng smiled.
"I, I'm Jiang Yue." Jiang Yue tried to suppress her excitement.
"You're very beautiful." Zheng Peng complimented her again.
"Really, really?" Jiang Yue touched her face, feeling her cheeks burning.
"Well, if you're willing, after the reception tonight, I can drive you for a ride." Zheng Peng said.
"...Okay!" Jiang Yue immediately agreed, her face blushing with excitement.
The two chatted enthusiastically. Jiang Zhenlong smiled, satisfied with Jiang Yue's performance.
Xu Xiaona, who was left out, felt a little disappointed. She casually looked aside and saw Fang Yu looking at the antiques.
He clearly didn't have an invitation. How did he get in?
Could it be that... he sneaked in by avoiding the security guards?
Now that he's looking at those antiques, does he want to steal them?
While Xu Xiaona was thinking, a sudden exclamation sounded around.
"Miss Ji is coming downstairs!"
Zheng Peng, who was chatting heatedly with Jiang Yue, heard the sound and immediately turned his head, and saw Ji Rumei coming downstairs.
Ji Rumei was wearing a purple evening gown, with her long black hair coiled on her head. She had a little makeup on her face, looking perfectly delicate. Her skin was fairer than snow, and under the contrast of the purple evening gown, it seemed to glow.
She was stepping on a pair of high - heeled shoes, walking downstairs slowly, attracting the attention of all the guests in the hall.
From the moment she appeared, the other women present were overshadowed.
Zheng Peng looked at Ji Rumei, his eyes full of heat.
"Mr. Zheng, what we were talking about just now..." Seeing Zheng Peng's expression, Jiang Yue felt uncomfortable and wanted to continue chatting with Zheng Peng.
"Don't talk for now." Zheng Peng turned his face, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Jiang Yue had become cold.
Compared with Ji Rumei, Jiang Yue was too ordinary.
Sensing Zheng Peng's change in attitude, Jiang Yue's heart broke.
At this time, Xu Xiaona came to her senses and whispered a few words in Jiang Yue's ear.
Jiang Yue was stunned, then looked in the direction Xu Xiaona pointed, and indeed saw Fang Yu.
Daring to sneak into the Ji family's reception?
I want to see how you end up!
At this moment, Jiang Yue was full of anger, and Fang Yu's appearance was just what she needed to vent her anger!
Jiang Yue said a few more words to Jiang Zhenlong, and Jiang Zhenlong also saw Fang Yu not far away. He squinted his eyes and said, "Just in time, Miss Ji is here. Let's go and tell her quickly!"
This was a good opportunity to show off in front of the Ji family!
So, Jiang Zhenlong led Jiang Yue and Xu Xiaona towards Ji Rumei.
"Miss Ji, we have something urgent to tell you."
Ji Rumei slightly frowned and asked, "What is it?"
"There's a thief who sneaked in to steal things over there!" Jiang Yue pointed at Fang Yu, who was looking at an antique vase, and shouted.