Outrageous! Who said my wife is vain?!

As Zhao Ruoying's nephew, Zhao Haiting was well-known to everyone working in the Lin family.

He was also a very outgoing person and could chat with anyone. When Chu Yu came downstairs, he saw Zhao Haiting drinking coffee and chatting happily with the housekeeper.

When the aunt saw Chu Yu, she greeted him and then hurried off to attend to other matters.

Zhao Haiting whistled at Chu Yu, who was walking towards him, and teased, "Not bad, Brother Yu, you're quite the hidden talent, you look really handsome!"

Chu Yu glanced at him speechlessly, "Do you think you're the emperor? Call me Imperial Brother."

Zhao Haiting leaned back on the sofa, arms outstretched on either side of the backrest, a look of utter satisfaction on his face: "You were right, with so many concubines, how can I not be the emperor?!"

Then he looked Chu Yu up and down again.

His hair was combed back, revealing his entire forehead, which made Chu Yu's facial features even clearer and more defined, with thick eyebrows, deep eyes, and a high nose bridge.

His casual suit perfectly showcased his great physique: broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long, straight legs. He exuded an indescribable charm of a mature man.

Zhao Haiting clicked his tongue twice: "I really regret asking you to come with me today. You've improved so much since you were hospitalized. Now all the beauties will only have eyes for you."

"You already have a bunch of concubines, and you're still thinking about hunting for beauties today? Don't worry, I won't compete with you for beauties," Chu Yu replied, mimicking his tone.

Zhao Haiting astutely grasped the key point of his statement, "What? You don't like beautiful women? You like handsome men?"

"Is that not allowed?" Chu Yu raised an eyebrow at him.

"Of course it's possible, why not? Same-sex marriage has been legal for years!" Zhao Haiting stood up, put his arm around Chu Yu's shoulder, and the two walked towards the door.

"I just didn't realize you liked men. It doesn't matter what you like. Today, I'll pick out a handsome and charming one for you, hahaha."

The two got into Zhao Haiting's car, chatted for a bit, and soon arrived at the event venue.

The event was held at the Beijing International Hotel in the city center, with a red carpet laid out in front of the entrance and a large brand display board and flower archway at the door.

As soon as Zhao Haiting and Chu Yu got out of the car, the brand's public relations representative greeted them warmly, "Young Master Ting, welcome! Our brand has launched several limited-edition collectibles for this event, which we believe you will be interested in."

Zhao Haiting didn't respond much, but simply smiled and nodded politely.

The PR representative then turned to Chu Yu, "This must be Young Master Chu, welcome, welcome!"

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After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the public relations officer led the two to complete the check-in and entry process, and then instructed a dedicated hostess to escort them to the VIP area.

Among those entering the venue were celebrities, internet influencers, industry experts from the brand, partners, and high-end clients.

Such occasions are never without media reporters responsible for taking photos and interviews. Looking at Chu Yu, who was not intimidated at all in the face of "long guns and short cannons," he was calm and composed, and his every move exuded confidence.

Zhao Haiting was secretly amazed: This was his little cousin's first time experiencing such a situation, and his mental fortitude was quite strong.

After the two took their seats in the VIP area, they began to socialize with the people around them, whether they knew each other or not, and naturally became familiar with each other after a few words.

Those who can sit in the VIP area are basically important clients of the brand, high-net-worth individuals. Getting to know each other might lead to some kind of cooperation in the future, and they could make money together.

After the host gave the opening remarks, everyone sat quietly in their seats, listening to the brand representative introduce the brand's history and philosophy, and enjoying the new jewelry show.

Suddenly, a cheer erupted from the audience, and the girl next to Chu Yu was so excited she almost jumped up.

After listening to the host's introduction and the discussion of the ladies next to him, Chu Yu realized that the person currently walking the runway wearing jewelry as the finale was He Zizhen, a currently popular male celebrity and the brand's new spokesperson.

To be fair, the male celebrities on stage are all quite good-looking and have great figures, so it's normal for them to have so many fans.

At this moment, Zhao Haiting raised his arm and nudged Chu Yu, glancing at the person on the stage with a mischievous smile, and asked him, "How about this one?"

"He's quite handsome." Chu Yu naturally understood what he meant, and added, "He's not my type."

Seeing that he didn't seem to be lying, Zhao Haiting chuckled, "You're really damn picky, kid. This is He Zizhen, who's been making waves lately, the Emperor of the Rising Sun."

"What's this 'Emperor on the Verge of Explosion'? That's a weird term, is it some kind of jargon used in your entertainment industry?"

"Bro, are you kidding me? You're only in your twenties. Even if you're not interested in the entertainment industry, don't you use Douyin?" Zhao Haiting said with a look that said, "You're so out of touch."

And thoughtfully explained to him, "The 'rising star' is the kind of celebrity that is active in the mouths of various marketing accounts and fans, who is about to become a top star. 'Rising star' means that it has not yet become a star, and it is highly unlikely that it will become a star at all."

"However, this He Zizhen used to be in the online celebrity circle. Back then, he didn't have as many fans as some of the online celebrities in my company. Later, I don't know how he got in touch with the higher-ups at Fashion, and starred in a drama with two male leads. He became an overnight sensation, but he's still a long way from being a true sensation."

"After he became famous, he and his partner sold so much that it was like they were flying off the shelves. They made a fortune from all sorts of magazines, endorsements, merchandise, fan meetings, and fashion shows."

Chu Yu had no prejudice against He Zizhen for how he climbed the social ladder and became famous. Using methods to improve one's life was perfectly acceptable.

Listening to Zhao Haiting's complaints, she occasionally responded with a few words. However, as they talked, Zhao Haiting's topic turned to a few internet celebrities in his own company. "Damn it, those idiots in my company are such a waste of their good looks."

"They can't even make a proper CP (couple pairing) or sell bromance, and they're secretly sleeping with fans and juggling eight relationships at once. The worst part is that they got exposed. They should all be sent back to the assembly line, then they'll behave themselves."

Zhao Haiting grew angrier and angrier as he spoke, but then he noticed that Chu Yu was staring in a certain direction, seemingly looking at something.

Enraged, he smacked Chu Yu's thigh. "What are you looking at? You can't even concentrate when I'm talking to you?"

Chu Yu snapped out of his daze and said helplessly, "I heard you all. Just replace people who are worthless. Why get angry? Don't you think it's a waste of your life to keep bringing up these kinds of people?"

A few words left Zhao Haiting stunned for a moment, then he shook his head and said with a smile, "Alright! That makes sense. I, as your cousin, am not as good as you."

"Little cousin, don't say that. Anyone would get anxious if they had a subordinate like that. There's no question of who's better or worse between us," Chu Yu said earnestly, patting Zhao Haiting on the shoulder.

This manner made it seem more like an elder speaking to a younger person. In addition, Chu Yu called him "Little Cousin." Zhao Haiting looked at the mischievous smile on his face and knew that he was teasing him. He put his arm around Chu Yu's neck and said, "You little rascal, you're treating me like a child."

The two laughed and joked for a while. Being with Zhao Haiting made Chu Yu feel like he was much younger.

Now it was time for the interactive session. There was still a while before the banquet, and Chu Yu and Zhao Haiting weren't very interested in trying on the jewelry, so they continued chatting.

Zhao Haiting suddenly remembered that Chu Yu had been staring in a certain direction, seemingly looking at something, so he asked, "By the way, you still haven't said what you were looking at? Was it some dish that caught your eye?"

Seeing Zhao Haiting's inexplicably lewd expression, Chu Yu grinned and said, "I'm not telling you."

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