Chapter 232 – Face-Slapping at the Banquet (Part Three)

“Director Bai! Come, let’s have a drink!”

“Deputy Director Wang, I’d like to propose a toast to you!”

“Bottoms up from me first!”

A group of people was exceptionally enthusiastic, yet Bai Yan paid them no mind and walked straight inside.

Although everyone knew both Bai Yan and Wang Yiping were renowned for their impartiality and integrity, no one expected them to be so principled that they wouldn’t even share a single drink!

The crowd immediately felt their faces burning with shame.

But unwilling to give up such a golden opportunity, they trailed behind with obsequious bows.

Seeing this, Wang Yiping frowned and said, “This banquet is organized by the government to promote cultural development. Everyone should mingle and exchange ideas. We won’t be keeping you company!”

See? The rejection couldn’t be more obvious!

The station director and artists looked utterly dejected.

There was no point in following them any further—it would just seem pretentious!

What a pity! Finally getting to meet these two, yet not even getting a chance to strike up a conversation!

Truly living up to their reputation of being incorruptible!

Only when everyone stopped following did Wang Yiping turn back.

Both men were relatively young—one in his early thirties, the other approaching thirty—in their prime and quite handsome. With their status, they attracted frequent glances from many young women.

Even if they couldn’t approach, at least they could look, right?

While everyone was watching, they saw Ye Junpo holding his daughter’s arm, carrying a wine glass, and leisurely making his way over.

Ye Junpo had noticed everyone gathering and wanted to come over to chat—he genuinely had never met these two before.

Given the Ye Family’s status, how could they have met?

But in others’ eyes, this appeared as fawning and sycophancy.

“Look, that father and daughter are going to propose a toast!”

“How foolish! They already said they won’t keep anyone company, and they’re still going?”

“Ha, just wait for them to be rejected! It’ll be utterly humiliating!”

“Just because one movie was a hit, they think they’re hot stuff? Do they really see themselves as big shots? What kind of people are they?”

“Now they’ve offended not just us screenwriters, but the Cultural Affairs Bureau and Commerce Bureau too—they’re in for real trouble!”

Everyone stared excitedly at Ye Junpo and his daughter, eagerly awaiting their embarrassment.

However, when the father and daughter approached, Bai Yan only slightly furrowed his brows, while Wang Yiping smiled cheerfully and proactively extended his hand to shake Ye Yunxi’s!!

Holy crap!!

What just happened??

People frantically rubbed their eyes.

Holy crap, holy crap! Why would Deputy Director Wang—known for keeping strangers at bay and being impartial—actually shake Ye Yunxi’s hand! And he initiated it!!

What on earth is going on??

Could it be that this father and daughter actually have powerful backing?

Everyone was so shocked their jaws nearly hit the floor, with some even accidentally knocking over wine glasses and fruit platters without bothering to clean up.

Because they were utterly astounded!

What exactly is happening?!!

[Ding! Prestige +10+10+…]

“Miss Ye, we meet again! I didn’t expect to see you here! Thank you for your cooperation—we were able to uncover so much corruption because of you! You truly deserve to be a model citizen!”

“So you’re the deputy director?” Ye Yunxi smiled. The person who went with her to the accounting firm that day was actually the deputy director!

Are officials these days so approachable and dedicated to their duties?

“It’s nothing. Cooperating with government work is just a citizen’s duty.”

Wang Yiping became even more delighted. To be honest, he quite admired this young lady—getting into Jun Yao with top scores, remaining composed and unyielding in the face of dark forces, and even smart enough to record evidence and report to the Commerce Bureau. Truly impressive!

“Oh? So this is the remarkable young lady you mentioned?”Bai Yan clearly had guessed as well, his tone carrying a hint of amusement.

Wang Yiping had mentioned her to him, so he had a favorable impression of this girl.

“Right, Bai Yan, come on, this glass of wine—you should drink it!”

Watching the two of them raise their glasses, everyone in the room was about to explode!!

He wouldn’t drink anyone else’s wine, but he’d drink for this father-daughter pair—was there any mistake here?!

(End of Chapter)