The younger generation, starting from where the wind blows...

Chapter 293 The Deepest Affection in Jiangnan
At Dong Yun's "enthusiastic invitation," He Fanxing, Yang Xiaoyu, and Song Xue sat down at Yang Muyi's table.

Dong Yun introduced each of the three women to her.

She only mentioned herself, Zhang Anren, and Jiang Nansun briefly, focusing instead on Sheng Zhe Ning and Yang Muye.

"This is Sheng Zhe Ning, Young Master Ning. Changsheng Hotel belongs to his family."

As soon as Dong Yun finished speaking, Sheng Zhening put his hands together and begged for mercy:

"Senior Sister Dong, could you please not call me Young Master Ning? And please don't call me President Sheng either, just call me by my name."

Dong Yun then pointed at Yang Muye.

"This one is even more impressive, Mr. Yang Muyi. You can easily find out how legendary his life story is by searching him online!"

Only then did He Fanxing finally muster up the courage to steal a glance at Yang Muye.

My heart is pounding.

So handsome!
In Yang Xiaoyu and Song Xue's eyes, Yang Muyi and Sheng Zhening are high-value, handsome, and rich men in the same circle as Amy's boyfriend, Ye Luming.

No wonder he was able to win over the aloof beauty of their school.

Just as Dong Yun finished her introduction and was about to sit down, the lights in the banquet hall suddenly went out.

A beam of light shone on the piano on one side of the stage.

The male pianist, sitting at the piano, lowered his head slightly, and his fingers began to dance across the keys.

As the melody of "Happy Birthday" began, the lights shone on the other side of the stage.

A woman in a red dress rested her violin on her collarbone, and melodious music began to play.

In the center of the stage, Ye Luming pushed a seven-tiered exquisite cake slowly toward Amy, who was standing in the very center of the stage.

Amy covered her mouth with her hand, tears welling up in her eyes with emotion.

Perhaps sensing that applause was due, He Fanxing, Yang Xiaoyu, and Song Xue, like the students at the other tables, prepared to clap.

Even if it's unwilling, at least make an appearance.

When he looked up, he found that apart from Zhang Anren, none of the other people at the table were going to clap.

Sheng Zhe Ning looked down and played on his phone under the table.

Yang Muye simply turned his head to Jiang Nansun's side and whispered to his "girlfriend".

When you were little, didn't your family make you learn any musical instruments?

"No."

Jiang Nansun answered very decisively.

This surprised Yang Muyi somewhat.

In my mind, shouldn't a rich young lady like Jiang Nansun have been choosing between the piano and the violin from a young age?

“My dad did ask me before if I wanted to learn a musical instrument, but I wasn’t interested, so he never brought it up again.”

Before Jiang Nansun could finish speaking, Yang Muye suddenly understood.

No wonder my girlfriends in my past life were "forever" eighteen years old, proficient in playing musical instruments and singing, and full of emotional value.

Only middle-class families believe that learning piano/violin equals upward social mobility, and they force their children to learn this and that from a young age.

In contrast, the wealthy tend to adopt a "happy education" approach for their children until adulthood, allowing them to learn what interests them and play what doesn't.

Therefore, children from truly wealthy families usually have hobbies like skiing, horseback riding, and golf—hobbies that are truly expensive.

Moreover, they never deliberately pursue high-level skills; they are typically both unskilled and enjoy playing.

It's just like a rich guy playing games.

What I care about is never the gaming experience, but the experience of spending money.

Whether spending money makes you stronger is irrelevant; what matters is whether you enjoy spending money.

This explains why Jiang Nansun didn't learn a musical instrument; given his family's financial situation, he really didn't need to.

Anyway, it wasn't necessary when Jiang Nansun was a child.

As for now——

It would have been better if Yang Muyi hadn't brought this up, because it made Jiang Nansun angry.

The day after the short film "Old Boys" was released, Jiang Nansun's father, Jiang Pengfei, suddenly gave him a violin worth nearly 100,000 yuan as a gift.

The reason for this incident was that Jiang Pengfei was deeply moved after watching the role of the school beauty played by Jiang Nansun in "Old Boy".

—A girl shouldn't just be a pretty face; she should have a skill.

Although Jiang Nansun has been admitted to the Department of Architecture at Tongji University and has gained the favor of Professor Dong, a leading figure in the industry, her future career prospects are bright.

But Jiang Pengfei still felt uneasy.

If Jiang Nansun could master a musical instrument, it would be an added advantage when she considers marriage.

Without obtaining Jiang Nansun's prior consent, Jiang Pengfei took it upon himself to hire a female violin teacher for Jiang Nansun for one-on-one instruction.

Although Jiang Nansun was somewhat reluctant to learn the violin, she eventually accepted her father's arrangement.

Jiang Pengfei has lost a lot of money over the years in the stock market.

The fact that they're willing to invest so much in Jiang Nansun under these circumstances can only mean one thing—

The Chiang family has truly begun its decline.

Jiang Pengfei would only be so eager to increase his investment in his daughter if his expectations for the future had declined.

Of course, you could also say that someone is desperate and will try anything.

This was all thanks to Yang Muyi's words in the bar, which had enlightened Jiang Nansun.

Jiang Nansun can't help her family much anymore; the only thing she can do is be a good daughter.

In truth, all of this is thanks to Yang Muyi!
When Yang Muye learned that Jiang Nansun was only now beginning to prepare to learn the violin, he was not surprised at all; on the contrary, he thought it was quite reasonable.

Just like some girls have beautiful backs, it would be a shame not to get cupping done.

Some girls have very long legs; it would be a shame if they didn't become tricycle drivers.

It's a real shame that Jiang Nansun, with such a beautiful and elegant swan neck, doesn't study violin.

Just as Yang Muyi and Jiang Nansun were whispering to each other, Amy on the stage gave Ye Luming a sweet kiss amidst applause.

Then close your eyes, make a wish, and blow out the candles.

The ceiling lights in the banquet hall were not turned back on until the entire ceremony was over.

Hotel staff filed in, pushing food carts.

The food is finally being served!

At this point, the role of Sheng Zhe Ning, the "crown prince" of the hotel, became apparent.

He would proactively "clear out any potential problems" when each dish was served.

The evaluation is very objective.

If it's delicious, it's delicious; if it's not, I'll complain about it.

While Amy and Ye Luming were still cutting the cake on the stage, their table had already started eating.

Moreover, it was Sheng Zhe-ning who started it.

The reason is that all the dishes on this table should be eaten while they are hot, otherwise they won't taste good when they get cold.

This scene made He Canyang and his three companions at the next table extremely envious.

They wanted to join in, but there were only four people at the table, and it was close to the stage. Starting to eat at this point would obviously be disrespectful to the "birthday star" on stage.

They could only watch enviously as He Fanxing and her group feasted.

After finally waiting for the ceremony on stage to end, Amy had to change her clothes before going from table to table to offer toasts.

—Actually, it was just to show off to Ye Luming in front of his classmates.

After stepping down from the stage, Ye Luming walked straight towards Yang Muye's table.

They found there were no seats available.

What's even more infuriating is that Sheng Zhening actually stood up with his wine glass, toasted Ye Luming, and said smugly:

"I'm sorry, I started eating before you two finished on stage. You go ahead and do your work, I'll take care of the other guests for you."

Ye Luming looked at Sheng Zhe Ning with a "smile".

So, you're trying to take over someone else's place?

He immediately raised his hand, beckoning the person in charge of the banquet hall. "Please add another chair to this table, thank you."

The person in charge of the banquet hall glanced at Sheng Zhe Ning.

"What are you looking at me for? Hurry up and move some chairs. Come on, everyone move aside and make room for our birthday boy's boyfriend."

As Sheng Zhe Ning spoke, he moved his chair closer to Yang Muye.

Anyway, he's determined to take this seat next to Yang Muye, and no one is going to give it up.

Ye Luming looked at his friend with a forced smile, but in his mind he had already made a mental note about Sheng Zhe Ning.

I'll settle the score with you later!
After the chairs were brought over, Ye Luming sat down between Sheng Zhening and He Fanxing.

"Miss He, did you know Miss Jiang and Miss Dong before?"

He Fanxing quickly put down her chopsticks, swallowed the food in her mouth, and then looked up.

"Indeed, we've known each other for a long time. Nan Sun and Senior Dong are both prominent figures in our school. Not to mention that we're in the same department and major, even students from other departments rarely don't know them."

As soon as he finished speaking, Dong Yun's voice rang out.

"I'm not Nan Sun, the universally acknowledged school beauty. How could I be as famous as you say at school?"

He Fanxing smiled apologetically and apologized repeatedly.

But what I was really thinking was—

You may not be famous, but Professor Dong is!

Add to that your melodramatic love triangle with Wang Yongzheng and Zhang Anren, and there are practically no people in the whole school who don't know you.

Ye Luming, looking quite intrigued, picked up the conversation and continued asking:
"Miss Jiang is the undisputed school beauty. Does your class have an undisputed class beauty?"

Yes, it is—

Yang Xiaoyu spoke first, but was abruptly interrupted by He Fanxing.

"It's Amy!"

"is it?"

Ye Luming's face showed amusement.

Yang Xiaoyu was about to retort when He Fanxing stomped on her foot hard under the table.

Just then, Amy's clip sound came from behind.

"What are you talking about, are you so happy?"

"Of course we're talking about you."

Ye Luming stood up from his seat and walked to Amy's side.

Amy immediately hugged Ye Luming's arm tightly, as if asserting her dominance.

"Really? What aspect of me are you talking about?"

"Of course we're talking about how pretty you are. Miss He and the others all say you're the class beauty."

Ye Luming replied with a smile.

Amy's eyes lit up with delight.

"Actually, Fanxing is also very pretty. Many people say she is the class beauty."

It seemed like he was praising He Fanxing, but he was actually testing Ye Luming.

—Who is more handsome, I or Xu Gong from the north of the city?
Sheng Zhe Ning suppressed a laugh and winked at Ye Lu Ming teasingly.

Here comes the tricky question, let's see how you answer it.

He Fanxing decisively stood up with her juice and offered it to Amy.

"Happy birthday!"

"Thank you."

Amy, displaying the magnanimity of a victor, smiled and clinked glasses with He Fanxing.

Ye Luming, who had managed to get away with it, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Her feelings for He Fanxing grew even stronger.

When Ye Luming returned after accompanying Amy to toast everyone, He Fanxing and the other two girls had already moved back to the next table under the pretext of toasting their classmates.

Yang Xiaoyu quietly turned around and glanced at Ye Luming and Amy, who were sitting at the opposite table.

He turned to He Fanxing and began to complain:
"Why didn't you let me tell the truth? You're clearly the undisputed class beauty!"

He Fanxing glared at Yang Xiaoyu with annoyance.

Can't this feast shut you up?

As for being the class beauty, if Amy wants to be it, then let her have it. Anyway, He Fanxing has never cared about this matter.

Just then, Song Xue, who had remained silent on the matter, spoke up:

“Starry Sky, I think you need to be careful of Amy’s boyfriend. From the first time we met, I noticed that there was something strange about the way he looked at you.”

what?
He Fanxing's eyes widened, feeling a sense of absurdity, as if she had stumbled upon a melon on her own head.

He Canyang and Li Haomiao, who were standing to the side, were both stunned.

Did Ye Luming take a liking to He Fanxing at his girlfriend Amy's birthday party?

What kind of bloody plot is this?

Honestly, if these words hadn't come from Song Xue, who is known for her "clear-headedness," everyone would have thought it was a joke.

Just then, Jiang Nansun, Dong Yun, and Zhang Anren arrived together, accompanied by Amy, ready to offer a toast to this table.

After all, they're in the same department; it wouldn't be right for them to eat together without even saying hello.

He Fanxing and the others raised their glasses and stood up, tacitly avoiding bringing up the previous topic again.

Just as everyone was clinking glasses, Yang Muyi, Sheng Zhening, and Ye Luming behind them also got a rare opportunity to chat.

Ye Luming downed the glass of red wine in one gulp, then revealed the truth:

"I've already made up my mind. I'll break up with Amy in a couple of days. It'll be a good breakup."

Yang Muye was fine, but Sheng Zhening reacted very strongly.

No, buddy, are you kidding me?

This birthday party, plus all the gifts I bought for Amy, cost at least tens of thousands of yuan.

Are you already tired of it?
Ye Luming continued playing with the wine in his glass: "I don't know what's wrong, but suddenly I just feel bored. Mu Ye was right, a man should focus on his career, women will only slow down my sword-drawing speed!"

Sheng Zhe Ning looked completely bewildered.

Building a career?
You might as well just keep playing around with women!
At least if you spend money, you'll at least hear a sound.

After filling his glass, Ye Luming raised it to toast Yang Muye.

"I've thought about the in-game purchases you mentioned last time. I'll start doing it once Panda TV launches. Do you have any cool game ID recommendations?"

"How about the most affectionate person in Jiangnan?" Yang Muye replied casually.

Upon hearing this, Sheng Zhe Ning nearly spat out the wine in his mouth.

Ye Luming and Shen Qing, what an unfamiliar combination!
What shocked Sheng Zhe Ning even more was that Ye Luming nodded in satisfaction after hearing the ID.

Who was it that just said they were going to dump Amy, whom they'd only had for a few days?
"Okay, I'll use this ID. What class do you think I should play?"

"If it's called 'The Most Affectionate Person in Jiangnan,' then it must be a musician!"

Yang Muye answered without hesitation.

Sheng Zhe Ning was shocked yet again.

The musician is widely recognized as the most skill-intensive profession in "Dream of Jianghu". Why would you recommend such a high-difficulty profession to Ye Luming, a game newbie?
Are you sure this isn't an attempt to discourage people from leaving?

Are there any sayings or customs regarding musicians?

Ye Luming asked earnestly.

Yang Muye shrugged: "As long as you're willing to spend money on various outfits and cosmetic items, the musician is the coolest character in the game."

"What about PvP?" Ye Luming asked again.

"It varies from person to person. The skill ceiling for musicians is very high, but the skill floor is also incredibly low. As for you, it would mean spending the most money and getting the worst beating!"

Yang Muye spoke the truth.

(End of this chapter)