Looking at the door that the manager had just closed, Zhu Youcai, though clueless about what had happened, finally felt a weight lifted off his chest. He silently thanked every deity he could think of, thinking to himself how close it had been, and heaved a long sigh of relief.

Little did he know, the one he should truly thank was Chu Ge, whom he had been criticizing since entering the room.

Of course, he had no idea that the reason Chu Ge did not bother with him was partly out of respect for Shi Tong, and partly because, in Chu Ge's eyes, he was just a clown.

Zhu Youcai turned around and pretended to laugh heartily, "It seems that Young Master Jiang must have known I was here, so he gave me this favor, hehe..."

However, even though he wanted to act pleased and satisfied, his smile appeared dry and unnatural, and the words he spoke lacked any conviction.

Cao Xu sneered, "Yeah, Youcai, you must have a lot of face, for Young Master Jiang to know you're here without even setting foot in the door. We truly admire you!"

The irony in his words was evident, and several people in the room almost burst out laughing. The disdain in their eyes as they looked at Zhu Youcai grew more intense.

It was as if they were saying, "Do you really think we're all fools? At this point, you still have the gall to pretend?"

Zhu Youcai forced out a dry smile, pretending not to understand the sarcasm in Cao Xu's words, failing to notice the change in everyone's gaze. Regardless, getting through the situation was a good outcome.

Little did he know, at the same time, Liu Weijiang, who was waiting in the lounge area, was even more terrified and relieved, and also breathed a long sigh of relief.

In fact, the reason Liu Weijiang wanted to take over this private room was that several friends from out of town were visiting, and he had promised over the phone yesterday to host a good meal here. Unfortunately, he had other matters at hand and forgot about it.

It wasn't until an hour ago when his friend called to say they were almost there, that he suddenly remembered this arrangement. When he tried to book the room, he found that none were available, which led to his desire to seize a room.

Of course, before attempting to take Shi Tong's room, he specifically inquired with the hotel staff, knowing that the people in that room appeared to be ordinary, which gave him the confidence to target it.

But he could have never dreamed that the person he feared and respected, Eldest Young Master Chu, Chu Ge, would actually be dining in that very room!

If he had known this earlier, no matter what, he wouldn't have dared to target that room!

After the seat-snatching and room-snatching episode subsided, no more surprises occurred. The meal concluded in a fairly pleasant atmosphere.

However, even though nobody mentioned the previous incident, everyone except Chu Ge felt puzzled, and those who had earlier flattered Zhu Youcai also lost the mood to speak up.

After dinner, the group moved to another location to sing for a while, and then returned to the hotel arranged by Shi Tong. Although it wasn't a five-star hotel like Papas, it was still quite a nice place.

Initially, Cao Xu and Liang Jinjiang shared a room, but they roped Chu Ge in too. The three of them hadn't caught up with each other in a long time.

Sitting on the sofa, Liang Jinjiang popped open a can of beer, took a big gulp, and said, still somewhat irritated, "Chu Ge, I really didn't expect you to hold back so much earlier. With my good-tempered nature, just listening and watching made me want to take on Zhu Youcai."

Cao Xu lit a cigarette and handed one to Chu Ge. As he helped Chu Ge light it, he said, "Indeed, you've really changed. The old you wouldn't have tolerated that."

Chu Ge smiled, exhaled a puff of smoke, and said, "It really wasn't a big deal, and since we're all here, it's not because of that fool Zhu. We can't put Stone, the groom, in a difficult spot."

Cao Xu laughed too, looking at Chu Ge as if he was a stranger, and after taking a sip of beer, he suddenly said, "Chu Ge, I've been pondering something since after dinner, and the more I think about it, the more it doesn't seem right. Tell me honestly, the situation with someone wanting to take the room, was it actually you who resolved it?"

Liang Jinjiang said nothing, but he clearly agreed with Cao Xu, casting an inquiring glance at Chu Ge.

If it was someone else asking this, it would add a layer of utility to their relationships, but it was evident that among the three of them, such a situation wouldn't occur. Chu Ge didn't hide the truth anymore and nodded, "Yeah."

Upon receiving the confirmation, Liang Jinjiang couldn't help but express his admiration, "You, when it comes to being loyal and righteous, haven't changed a bit. You resolved the trouble for Stone without letting others find out. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't handle it with such generosity and elegance."

Chu Ge grinned, "Alright, you've made me sound like some kind of hero. Let's not talk about this, let's talk about Stone. He took us to all these high-end places today, did he strike it rich?"

Seeing that Chu Ge didn't want to dwell too much on this topic, Liang Jinjiang didn't press further, shaking his head, "Not really, he makes about two thousand a month. The one with money is his wife. On the surface, it looks like he's doing well, but actually, he feels rather humiliated inside. His father-in-law and mother-in-law don't think much of him, they dislike his poverty and often belittle him, he just has to endure it."

Liang Jinjiang and Shi Tong had a good relationship, so he was well aware of these things.

Chu Ge nodded, "And his wife? How does she treat him?"

"She just goes through the motions, not really respecting him, but who can argue with money?"

Liang Jinjiang's tone was somewhat sarcastic, it was unclear if he was mocking Shi Tong for not being able to stand up for himself as a man in front of his in-laws, or lamenting this messed-up society ruled by money and power.

The three of them chatted for a while longer before they settled down on two beds to sleep, knowing they had to get up early to help Shi Tong pick up the bride tomorrow. They wanted to make a good impression as the groom's friends and give Shi Tong some face.

At around three in the morning, the three of them got up early, washed up thoroughly, and arrived early at Shi Tong's new place. They helped cover the nearby manholes with red paper, tied balloons on the stairwell, did some odd tasks, and then waited for the convoy to arrive and go with Shi Tong to pick up the bride.

They had scheduled the bride pickup for seven o'clock, with the lead car supposed to arrive at Shi Tong's place by six. But even though the convoy of over a dozen rented Hondas and two tour buses arrived, the lead Mercedes was nowhere to be seen.

As it got closer to six, Shi Tong, who was already nervous, became more and more agitated. Just as he was about to contact the car, the driver of the Mercedes called him.

As Shi Tong hung up the phone, he felt completely panicked. He never expected such a miserable situation - the Mercedes had broken down on its way there!

Faced with this sudden crisis, Shi Tong reacted quickly, contacting several wedding companies immediately. Unfortunately, it was a popular day for weddings, and after calling several places until his voice was hoarse, none of them had a suitable lead car available.

Seeing Shi Tong so anxious, everyone who had come to help became anxious too, each calling around for options. But since it had to be a lead car, it needed to be a classy one, with floral decorations. Such a car was hard to find on short notice.

Moreover, the requirement from Shi Tong's wife's family was that the lead car must be white, as all the other cars were black, the lead car had to be white to stand out, and because white symbolizes solemnity and purity.

Zhu Youcai wanted to show off in this moment but after making several calls, he could only find BMWs and Mercedes, but none in white.

Amid Shi Tong's overwhelming panic and the crowd's helplessness, Chu Ge patted his shoulder, saying, "Stone, tell me where the lead car broke down."

Shi Tong was stunned, not understanding what Chu Ge intended. At his side, Guan Rui gave Chu Ge a sidelong glance, sarcastically saying, "Stone is already stressed enough, don't add to his troubles. What good is it to know? Can you magically repair it and bring it here?"

Ignoring Guan Rui's snarky comment, Chu Ge continued, "I'll find a solution for the lead car, there's still time. I'll go remove the flowers from that Mercedes."

The distance from Shi Tong's new place to Qin Ruojing's Huafu Garden wasn't far. Chu Ge planned to drive the Maserati out to solve the crisis. He had heard from Liang Jinjiang about Shi Tong's uncomfortable situation in front of his in-laws, and conveniently, the car was pure white, perfect to give Shi Tong some face.

Hearing Chu Ge say this, Shi Tong felt both grateful and doubtful. At this moment, even Zhu Youcai couldn't find a lead car that met his wife's family's requirements, how could Chu Ge possibly find one?

Although Chu Ge spoke convincingly, and Shi Tong believed Chu Ge wouldn't joke about such a matter, he was still anxious. After all, this was about his life's biggest event and he couldn't help but worry.

After hesitating a bit, Shi Tong asked, "Chu Ge, uh, what kind of car can you get me?"

Understanding Shi Tong's current state of mind, Chu Ge didn't fault his hesitation, promptly saying, "Maserati, and it's white too."

Hearing this, Shi Tong was taken aback. Although he didn't know much about cars, he had heard of Maserati's great reputation. He'd seen it in car magazines, and knew that whether it was the Maserati Quattroporte, or the Maserati GT or GC, they were all luxury cars worth millions!

All his life, aside from movies and TV, Shi Tong had never seen a Maserati driving on the road in real life.

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