Chapter 97 Uncle "Our Velvion's princess, Ye..."

Chapter 97 Uncle "Our Velvion's princess, Ye..."

"Listen to this! How confident and radiant Tao Tao is!"

Zhou Yi was criticized by his whole family the whole way, and his head felt like it was about to be poked through by his own mother.

Outside the car window, the light was red.

Ye Weizheng drove an extended version of the Ghost.

Besides him, Zhou Yi, Zhou Ti, Zhou Shuqiong and Xie Bairong were also in the car.

After they saw in the live stream that Tao Tao was seated at the A01 main table, the family group chat exploded with excitement.

Zhou Yi quietly got Tao Tao an invitation, and even got her an A01 invitation.

Is that something an ordinary person could get their hands on?!

Without hesitation, Ye Weizheng and Zhou Ti immediately drove to the mansion where Gao Zhuzhan was holding the event.

The mansion is located in Yuncheng, and it takes less than half an hour to drive from home to the mansion.

About ten minutes after the car started moving, Zhou Ti received a call from Zhou Shuqiong and Xie Bairong, who also said they wanted to see Tao Tao.

On the way, Zhou Ti comforted her parents, saying that Gao Zhuzhan had specially invited a top-notch medical team to oversee the situation, while coldly watching her mother reprimand her younger brother.

Zhou Yi, finally freed from his mother's clutches, hurriedly rubbed his bright red ears.

His refined and handsome face was filled with resentment: "I would never joke about Tao Tao's life!"

That's the truth.

During the period when Tao Tao's condition was serious, Zhou Yi personally invited a Bodhisattva statue home.

He prays to the Bodhisattva every day, hoping to transfer Tao Tao's illness to him.

Once, when he had a fever, he ran around excitedly, saying it must be a miracle from the Bodhisattva.

Zhou Ti immediately started hitting him.

"It's true that I'm the CEO of Velvion, but everyone knows that a CEO is just a professional manager."

Although he is the so-called behind-the-scenes boss, others don't know that.

Zhou Yi argued vehemently, "Compared to my aunt's status in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, how can I, a mere CEO, compare?"

Velvion is a listed company, and Zhou Yi originally did not intend to become its CEO.

But the thought of being able to use this identity to support Tao Tao one day made him extremely excited, so he insisted on taking the position without informing his family first.

He paused, then added, "Don't even mention comparing me to my aunt. My influence in the fashion world probably doesn't even compare to Ming Sheng's in the e-sports world."

After all, Ming Sheng led his team to sweep the international competition and win the championship that domestic audiences had been eagerly anticipating.

"My only advantage is that I have a lot of money," Zhou Yi said, glancing furtively at Tao Tao on the screen. This was also his only concern.

Zhou Ti ignored him, looking down at Tao Tao on the screen, her eyes bright and full of energy.

She felt both joy and confusion.

It was understandable that Tao Tao didn't think Zhou Yi was very capable before she sat down, but now she doesn't doubt Zhou Yi's status in the fashion industry?

Even if Tao Tao didn't suspect anything, neither did the other people sitting at the table.

When Ye Hantao saw the foreigners at the table looking at her with a puzzled expression, she thoughtfully translated what she had just said into their foreign languages.

Others: "?"

In an instant, the way they looked at Ye Hantao changed.

[Disease progression: 18%]

【？？？？】

[Your seat was obviously taken by cutting in line, and you're still being picky?]

[The haters are crazy. Are those people sitting far away just trying to avoid cutting in line?]

[Hilarious! Chen Xiaofeng just said he couldn't even squeeze in.]

[Fine, fine, Ye Hantao has the resources and connections to cut in line, but isn't it wishful thinking to think that these connections will surpass those of other CEOs and vice presidents?]

The lights dimmed as the comments section was buzzing.

One by one, tall models walked onto the stage.

Ye Hantao has never participated in the Gaozhu Exhibition.

Yesterday I had dinner with Sister Shiyue, and she said that after the models showcased the jewelry, we could admire it in the inner hall.

Both the jewelry shown by the models and the jewelry not shown will be displayed in the crystal case.

Guests can place an order on the spot if they see a particular item that they like.

Ye Hantao wanted to admire the jewelry, but she couldn't help but wonder about her uncle's identity.

All the other tables had six people, but this table had seven people including her.

Ren Lang, Vice President and Director of Velvion, and Chief CEO and Director of Aurelia.

Then there's Cheng Zhao, the vice president of Dingxin Group whom she only learned about from his ID card, and another vice president of a foreign group.

Ye Hantao looked at her identity card.

There is only one English name.

It can be said to be quite unique.

Did the uncle know someone whose status was comparable to that of a CEO and vice president, or was it—

My uncle himself is a leading figure in a certain field, just like my eldest brother and great-aunt.

Is that possible?

These are family members who must have accumulated good karma for ten lifetimes to be blessed with.

Suddenly, a figure entered.

The crowd recognized Gao Zhuzhan's waiter as he was carrying a cushion with the Velvion logo and walking hurriedly.

Ye Hantao noticed that the other person was heading in her direction.

Really?

I casually mentioned before that my uncle might actually have a solution.

The thought had barely formed in his mind when the waiter approached.

"Ms. Ye, this cushion is made of silk fabric and filled with Icelandic duck down," the waiter asked softly. "Would you like to try sitting on it first?"

Liao Jiayue, standing in the distance, nearly popped her eyes out.

She didn't hear Ye Hantao's boast about her uncle, and was caught off guard when she saw the waiter respectfully handing a cushion to Ye Hantao.

Among the people at that table, Ye Hantao had the lowest status, so why was the prize given to her specifically?!

Liao Jiayue was shocked and furious.

She's the heroine of the book! How can she just sit here watching someone else get attention?!

Ye Hantao leaned forward slightly, letting the waiter place a cushion between her back and the back of the chair.

The chairs provided by Gao Zhuzhan were already very comfortable, with soft cushions that felt like sinking into a ball of cotton.

However, the cushion she was leaning against was both incredibly light and incredibly supportive.

Ye Hantao could feel that it precisely supported her neck and back, as if she were sitting in a custom-made ergonomic chair.

Fortunately, the lights were dimmed, so Ye Hantao didn't let anyone else see the surprise on her face.

But she still attracted everyone's attention, like the only luminous body in the dim light.

"Thank you for your trouble." Ye Hantao raised her chin. "Did my uncle ask you to deliver this?"

The waiter neither answered yes nor no, but said, "If you're not comfortable with the cushions, we can also provide you with a comfortable sofa."

Ye Hantao: "?"

Others: "??"

[...Who said Ye Hantao was daydreaming?]

[No, who exactly is Ye Hantao's uncle?!]

[A table full of CEOs and vice presidents, but Ye Hantao is the only one with a cushion?]

[To be precise, there could also be a sofa.]

Ye Hantao picked up the fruit drink on the table and took a sip; it had a light, sweet taste.

"We don't need the sofa," Ye Hantao said with a reserved smile. "We're comfortable enough as we are."

The waiter left.

Cheng Zhao watched the waiter leave.

It seems that Tao Tao's family is really not going to keep it a secret anymore.

Ye Hantao immediately took out her phone and opened her uncle's chat window.

[Uncle, will it affect you if I lied on camera that you're a high-ranking executive at Velvion?]

Zhou Yi in the car: "..."

What was Tao Tao doing in her past life? She has such sharp eyesight.

Ye Hantao just wanted to make a big splash, choosing one of the two organizers of the Gaozhu Exhibition.

Once the other CEOs/vice presidents at the table expose it in public, the disease progression might drop to 10%.

In the past, she could lie without thinking; back then, in her mind, her uncle was just an ordinary employee at a zoo in China.

That won't work now.

If the friend the uncle knows is a senior executive in the industry, or even more boldly, if the uncle himself is a senior executive, then this lie would affect the uncle's job.

While waiting for her uncle's reply, Ye Hantao noticed gazes falling on her from all directions and couldn't help but look back.

The guests who had been observing quickly looked away, but their hearts were filled with doubt and unease.

How come Ye Hantao's family background always manages to rise a little higher just when they think it has reached its limit?

First it was her older brother Maze, then her great-aunt Zhou Shumiao.

The former is an e-sports legend, the latter a master of traditional Chinese medicine.

Now another mysterious uncle, who may have considerable influence in the fashion world, has arrived?

The people at the three tables in the VIP area seemed to be in a relatively natural state of mind.

If they want cushions, they can just tell the waiter, and the waiter will bring them.

Ren Lang's expression was the only one that looked off.

Ye Hantao was the first at the table to notice this, saying, "You don't look too good."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Zhao and the others looked at Ren Lang.

They then noticed that Ren Lang was pale and his forehead was covered in sweat.

"Oh my god, Lorenzo, are you sick?" The person asking was the CEO of Aurelia.

He seemed concerned, but there wasn't much genuine feeling in his tone.

It's important to know that the newly appointed design director was one of his own, and his purpose was to kick Ren Lang, the creative director, out of the group's core circle.

Ren Lang gritted his teeth, "I probably didn't eat during the day, so my stomach isn't feeling well."

As he answered, he rubbed his stomach hard through his shirt.

For some reason, his stomach started to ache whenever he saw Ye Hantao.

He had asked the waiter not long ago.

Ye Hantao said the invitation was from her uncle, but the waiter had no idea who this uncle was.

He originally planned to find Ye Hantao at the back when Gao Zhuzhan was halfway through.

Then, in front of everyone, he led Ye Hantao to the VIP area.

The difference in treatment between the two instances was like night and day, which satisfied Ye Hantao's vanity.

In that way, Ye Hantao's gratitude will be returned to him effortlessly.

Who knew that Ye Hantao would suddenly have a mysterious uncle!

Seeing that Ye Hantao had no intention of mentioning her uncle again, Ren Lang endured the persistent stomach pain and looked up at Ye Hantao.

"To be honest, I was quite surprised today," he said calmly. "I know all the guests who were invited to Gao Zhuzhan, but I've never heard anyone mention having such an outstanding niece as you."

After Ren Lang finished speaking, he translated it into a foreign language for the other people at the table.

Aurelia's CEO echoed this sentiment, saying, "I really haven't heard anyone mention it either."

[Ye Hantao's uncle is so ostentatious, with cushions and sofas everywhere. He doesn't seem like someone who doesn't like to show off.]

[What are you saying? Did Maze ever mention having a younger sister named Ye Hantao?]

Has Zhou Shumiao mentioned Ye Hantao before?

Damn, the first two players have already sealed the game.

So... who could Ye Hantao's uncle be?

There aren't many Chinese executives in either of these groups. Looking at them one by one, there's one who seems quite suitable.

【who? 】

Oliver, CEO of Velvion Group, whose Chinese name is Zhou Yi.

【？？？？】

[Are you dreaming? Oliver is such a peacock, he even shows off his lion 800 times a day! If he really dotes on his niece that much, how could he resist showing her off?]

Ye Hantao said his uncle raises lions.

【……………】

Ye Hantao felt no guilt at all when she heard Ren Lang say that.

She sat properly at the main table A01, leaning against the cushions that the waiter had specially brought.

“It’s not surprising that you haven’t heard my uncle mention it,” Ye Hantao said in a clear voice. “It means your relationship isn’t that close yet.”

Ren Lang's expression stiffened slightly.

Cheng Zhao chuckled and affirmed, "That makes sense. Only someone who's bored to death would talk about family matters with strangers."

"..." Ren Lang's face darkened.

Gao Zhuzhan also invited various media outlets to come and take photos.

In numerous photos, Ye Hantao's appearance rate is no less than that of international supermodels like Jin Shiyue.

After making a peace sign with one of the cameras, Ye Hantao glanced down at her phone, where she had just received a message.

[Uncle: What's the highest level of executive you can imagine?]

Ye Hantao glanced at the nameplates on the table: [Velvion's Chief CEO.]

After posting this, Ye Hantao prepared to list a few more.

No big boss could tolerate his subordinates' families using his name to show off.

The next second, news from my uncle arrived.

[Tao Tao, how do you think this CEO's status compares to your aunt's in the field of traditional Chinese medicine?]

How can they be the same? The former are strangers, the latter are family.

Ye Hantao answered quickly, "[He's not even as good as one of my great-aunt's fingers!]"

With a soft sound, the tiered chandeliers burst forth with dazzling light.

Velvion's director walked onto the stage side by side with Ren Lang.

They will take their final bow together with all the models showcasing the jewelry.

Ye Hantao looked up and saw the director of Velvion looking at his phone. Then, he suddenly turned his head and stared at her with wide, bright green eyes.

"At this Gaozhu Exhibition, our Velvion CEO, Oliver, was unable to attend in person. He asked me to express his apologies to the distinguished guests present." The director couldn't help but look at Ye Hantao again as he spoke, leaving Ye Hantao completely bewildered.

He cleared his throat. "But Oliver has invited his most beloved and outstanding niece to share this feast with everyone tonight."

Ye Hantao silently hugged the cushion.

The director turned to the side and reached out his hand toward the main table A01, and all the cameramen turned their cameras in response.

"Let me introduce to you all, our Velvion princess, Ye Hantao!"

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Author's Note: Peach: Help! ...