Apocalypse: The Supporting Actress Made a Comeback
Chapter 487 - 268 Peach Blossom Face (3rd Update)_2

Chapter 487: 268 Peach Blossom Face (3rd Update)_2

After some probing, these people were all ambiguously unclear in their attitude toward the two.

Fang Yuxin and Bai Ye could see their concerns and, to avoid more trouble, Bai Ye simply said, "We’ve only come here to look for someone, and now that we’ve found them, we’ll naturally leave."

His words seemed to alleviate the big shots’ worries. However, hearing that they would soon leave, the big shots couldn’t help but feel regretful.

Besides Guan Rong, although the others were strong, they were not as powerful as Guan Rong. They all admired Fang Yuxin and Bai Ye, who seemed capable of challenging Guan Rong, and hoped to recruit them.

It was a pity such experts could not be employed by them – an undeniable regret!

Nevertheless, the regret was fleeting; for them, the departure of Fang Yuxin and Bai Ye might turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

Once their concerns were relieved, the conversation became more relaxed. Fang Yuxin, impatient with dealing with these people, left everything to Bai Ye while she aimlessly admired the villa’s decorations.

Guan Rong, always the shrewd one, saw her boredom and promptly whispered instructions to a subordinate, nudging him to speed up the banquet preparation.

Soon enough, someone came to announce that the banquet was ready. Guan Rong quietly breathed a sigh of relief and invited everyone to the dining hall.

By the time they arrived, the dining hall had already been arranged with a large circular table, covered with a golden brocade tablecloth, and full of dishes presented in a refined manner – undoubtedly the work of professional chefs.

Fang Yuxin glanced over and noticed that the dishes were lavish, not only featuring poultry and meats but also delicacies such as sea cucumbers, shark fins, and bird’s nests. There were also rare mountain delicacies and vegetables. Even before the apocalypse, these ingredients would have been a rare treat for Ordinary People.

Now, in the apocalypse, these items were even more scarce.

The drinks on the table were also of excellent quality, belonging to a class that was reserved for special supplies before the apocalypse. Once opened, the aroma was enticing, and the male big shots in the room couldn’t help but reveal a hint of drooling desire.

Clearly, even for them, such food was rarely enjoyed.

It wasn’t that they lacked such items, but that there was only so much to go around. After all, they couldn’t consume everything themselves; whether for showcasing stature or for forming connections, they had to save some and couldn’t indulge recklessly.

Other leaders greedily inhaled the aroma of the alcohol, looking at Guan Rong with meaningful smiles. They all moved in the same circles and knew Guan Rong well enough, not to say they knew all his secrets, but they were sure that Guan Rong had made a significant sacrifice by bringing out so much good stuff this time!

Yet upon further thought, they felt a chill and began to speculate about the true strength of Bai Ye and Fang Yuxin. Initially, they thought the two’s skills might be on par with Guan Rong’s, since Guan Rong wouldn’t have settled so easily without a fight otherwise, likely fearing mutual destruction which could benefit the rest of them.

But... if Bai Ye and Fang Yuxin were merely equivalent in strength to Guan Rong, would he be so generous with them?

They often interacted with Guan Rong but had never seen him be so liberal before!

This realization sent a shiver down their spines! Recalling their own calculations about the two, they were immensely relieved. Thankfully Guan Rong’s behavior had put them on guard! Thankfully, they hadn’t used any of their schemes yet!

Otherwise...

Contemplating the potential consequences, they broke out in a cold sweat!

Guan Rong, too, was stealthily observing them, noting their flickering eyes and pale faces, with foreheads beading with sweat – he couldn’t help but curse inwardly, "A bunch of foxes!"

He would have loved for these people to really do something to the pair, so he could enjoy watching their downfall. Unfortunately, it was clear they weren’t fools and wouldn’t fall for it!

Gazing upon the table laden with delicacies, he couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. The big shots’ guesses were correct; pulling out so many valuable items had indeed cost him greatly! Moreover, his attitude had even allowed these bastards to infer the actual strength of the two.

But what could he do? Having offended them, and having invited them, he couldn’t lose face by not serving a splendid meal! The two were obviously not Ordinary People and were accustomed to fine things – if he showed a lackluster attitude, wouldn’t that offend them even more?

These thoughts remained unexpressed, and he bottled up his frustration while earnestly toasting Bai Ye and Fang Yuxin. Since Fang Yuxin could drink baijiu, she didn’t slight Guan Rong and had a little sip.

But alcohol always went straight to her face. After barely drinking a small sip, her complexion turned rosy, and her eyes were veiled with a layer of mist, making her look even more like a peach blossom with autumnal eyes.

She was naturally beautiful, and after Cultivation, all impurities had been expelled from her body, leaving her skin as smooth as porcelain, and delicate features highlighted – her beauty enhanced more than before.

All the big shots were men of power. Used to being around women of quality, they compared those women to Fang Yuxin and shockingly found none could match her.

As the saying goes, heroes falter at the beauty’s barrier; previously, they remembered Fang Yuxin’s notable strength and dared not neglect her, but after a few drinks, they lost some control over themselves and gazed foolishly at Fang Yuxin.

Fortunately, they were not Ordinary People; although their gazes were a bit infatuated, they were not offensive, so they didn’t provoke too much disdain.

Even so, Bai Ye was close to exploding with anger! With a tighten of his fingers, there was a "crack" sound – the exquisite White Jade Wine Glass shattered in his grip!

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