Chapter 9: Offering a Toast Personally

"Mr. Ye, I apologize for being late," Zhao Wanting expressed her regret to Ye Feng. Tonight was her grandfather's 80th birthday celebration, which was taking place upstairs. She had invited Ye Feng to join the dinner not only to attend but also to introduce him to her grandfather. After all, it was thanks to Ye Feng that she could safely return with the jade Buddha. Her grandfather cherished that piece of jade, and after hearing about their adventure, he wanted to express his gratitude.

"Mr. Ye, tonight our Zhao family is hosting a celebration for my grandfather's birthday," Zhao Wanting explained. "He is upstairs and really wants to meet you to thank you personally. Please follow me."

Receiving an invitation from the Zhao family was a great honor for most people. The atmosphere grew envious and curious. What was the relationship between these two? Wasn't Ye Feng already disowned by his family? Why was Miss Zhao acting so deferential to him?

"No need," Ye Feng declined politely. "We happened to run into an old classmate here tonight, and we're just having a casual dinner. We don't want to disturb your family celebration."

Hearing this, Zhao Wanting glanced at Susan, noticing her beauty and guessing she might be Ye Feng's girlfriend.

"Alright," Zhao Wanting nodded, not insisting. "Order whatever you like; I'll cover the bill. Oh, and here—" She remembered something and handed a card to Ye Feng. "This is the remaining one million."

Ye Feng glanced at the card but didn't accept it, thinking of another matter. "Do you know a person named Xie Shao?"

Zhao Wanting nodded, "He is the HR manager of our company. I apologize if he offended you. I'll speak to him on your behalf."

"I don't want this money," Ye Feng pushed the card back. "But I hope you can do me a favor. Remove Xie Shao from your company and let my classmate take his position. Is that possible?"

Zhao Wanting was surprised, glancing again at Susan. Susan was equally shocked. Was Ye Feng offering her a job to replace Xie Shao?

"What are your qualifications? Do you have relevant work experience? Would you like to work in our company?" Zhao Wanting asked a few questions.

Susan answered each question confidently. "Alright, report to the company tomorrow," Zhao Wanting agreed to Ye Feng's request, taking back the card.

It wasn't that she didn't value the money, but she understood Ye Feng's principles. Since he returned the card, he wouldn't accept it again.

"Since Mr. Ye has spoken, this small favor is no problem," Zhao Wanting said.

"Thank you," Ye Feng felt grateful that he could finally help Susan a bit after his release from prison.

After chatting briefly, Zhao Wanting returned upstairs. The hall, which had been silent, finally filled with murmurs. People looked at Ye Feng with disbelief.

"This Young Master Ye from the Ye family, was he really disowned by his family? He still seems so impressive! Even Miss Zhao from the Zhao family is showing him respect."

"This is unbelievable! Just a word from him and Xie Shao is fired!? Xie Shao thought he was dealing with an easy target, but he met his match!"

"The crucial part is, Miss Zhao just invited him upstairs to join the birthday celebration, and he directly declined? He sure has a high profile!"

The guests whispered among themselves, amazed.

"Ye Feng, how do you know Miss Zhao?" Susan was also shocked, unable to close her mouth. "Are you close with her? She told me to report to the company tomorrow; she can't be joking, right?"

Ye Feng chuckled, "Since it's her family's company, she won't be joking. Go ahead and report tomorrow."

As they spoke, the waiter started serving delicious dishes, many of which Ye Feng hadn't ordered. It was clear that Zhao Wanting had specially arranged them.

While reminiscing and chatting, they continued to enjoy their meal. Suddenly, the atmosphere became noisy again.

"Oh my God!? Look who's here!"

"It's the head of the Zhao family... Mr. Zhao!?"

"It really is him!"

Ye Feng looked up and saw a group of people coming down from the second floor. At the forefront was an old man with white hair but a youthful face. He was carrying a glass of red wine and leading the group towards Ye Feng.

"Are you Ye Feng?" he asked.

"Thank you for saving my granddaughter today."

"I'll toast to you as a token of my gratitude."

The head of the Zhao family personally came downstairs to toast to Ye Feng!?

This scene shocked everyone present, leaving their jaws dropping.