There was no possibility of going back for the time being, so Qin Mingyuan simply stopped thinking about these bad things and devoted himself completely to his work. Except for the changes in the people around him, he didn't feel that his life was any different from before despite being busy.
By the time he remembered Yun Yuexian's birthday, it was already the day before the banquet. He only remembered it when Zhou Yang hesitantly reminded him whether he should go pick out a gift.
He was not the original body, so naturally he didn't care about this matter. He waved his hand and sent the other party to buy one at random. Anyway, he was just going through the motions.
He didn't care when Zhou Yang left with a strange look on his face. Qin Mingyuan had originally intended to create the illusion that he was gradually getting tired of Yun Yuexian, so that he could completely break away from the plot line of the protagonists later on.
The original heart was willing to be the affectionate and considerate scapegoat, but he was not willing to do so.
Qin Mingyuan was still in the company on the afternoon of the banquet. Yun Yuexian called him in the middle of the night and asked him what time he would arrive in the evening. She also mentioned that she had sent him a message but he didn't reply, so she hoped that her call did not disturb him.
Qin Mingyuan rarely looks at his phone except for necessary contacts. A few days ago, he studied the information available in the original owner's phone and didn't touch it much. Yun Yuexian was set to do not disturb by him, so of course she couldn't receive any messages.
He certainly wouldn't answer like that, so he just said he was busy with work and told the other party that he would arrive as soon as possible before the party started.
After getting the answer, they chatted for a few more sentences and then hung up the phone. Not wasting too much time. Yun Yuexian was very reserved when she came to the original owner's place. As for whether this reserve was to keep a distance or just a pretense, Qin Mingyuan did not comment.
After finishing today's work in the evening, he went home, changed into a more formal suit, and went to the Yun family villa in time for the banquet to start.
The villa area where the Yun family lives is considered a wealthy area in City A, but it is only for ordinary people. The scale and privacy are far inferior to those of the real wealthy villa areas.
As soon as Qin Mingyuan arrived at the gate of the community, he saw a lot of luxury cars driving in. It was dazzling and there were almost no duplicates.
The Yun family, Yun Yuexian, how could they afford to show up to a birthday party? Not all of them, but at least most of them came for him.
Qin Mingyuan looked out the car window indifferently and sneered in his heart. The Yun family would use the original owner's name to build momentum for themselves.
After the news of today's birthday party spread, the Yun family could be considered to have gained some influence in the upper-class wealthy circle of City A.
The driver parked the car steadily in front of a brightly lit villa. Qin Mingyuan opened the door and got out. Before he took a step, someone next to him called him.
"Boss Qin, what a coincidence, we are together."
The overweight, bald man was wearing a suit and tie, and next to him was a slim young woman who looked like his daughter. Qin Mingyuan watched him approach with a smile on his face, not sure if it was someone the original body knew, so he nodded in response, instead of just walking away.
"It's really hard to meet you. Last time I wanted to discuss a project with you, but I didn't have the chance." While talking to him, the other party stretched out his hand to shake his.
Oh, so it seems that I don’t know him. Qin Mingyuan lowered his eyes to look at the hand that was extended to him, and had no intention of shaking it.
"Brother Mingyuan!"
Before he could open his mouth to refuse, the clear voice that came over avoided the other party's embarrassment, and he turned his head expressionlessly to look over.
Yun Yuexian was wearing a white suit, her hair was neatly combed, and she trotted out of the villa with a bright smile.
He seems to love white, which is indeed suitable for him. Like a young master who is naive about the world, there should be few people who do not like him.
Qin Mingyuan, who is one of the few people who are very good at taking advantage of their advantages, commented in his heart.
"It's so cold outside, why don't you go in?" Yun Yuexian stopped in front of him, rubbed her hands while speaking, and turned to greet the people around him, "Hello, Uncle Li."
The middle-aged man smiled warmly, wished him a happy birthday, and replied that he had carefully prepared a gift for him and asked him to look forward to it.
Yun Yuexian smiled and thanked him again, then took Qin Mingyuan in first.
"Mr. Li, does Mr. Qin really like the young master of the Yun family?" The woman who was holding the man's arm had been politely keeping silent until now, and only spoke now that she could no longer see anyone.
"Otherwise, how could the Yun family get those projects some time ago with their qualifications? This time, they even showed up in person at the birthday party. It's hard for many people to meet Boss Qin. If he didn't have a crush on that young master, would he condescend to do so?" The middle-aged man sneered, "This Yun Yuexian is quite capable."
"So he's going to take Mrs. Qin's position?" The woman was still a little envious. In her opinion, the other party was no different from herself. They both relied on men to climb up, but the other party had the ability to hook up with handsome and rich men.
"That's not necessarily true. These wealthy families are very treacherous. Who knows if Qin Mingyuan is just acting on impulse? Besides, even if he really likes her, we don't know if it will work out if our family backgrounds don't match." At this point, his expression turned sarcastic again. "Besides, our Young Master Yun is very noble. It is said that he wants to focus on filming and his career and not fall in love for the time being."
The woman smiled and said, "The young master looks innocent, but he is quite good at playing hard to get. Look at Mr. Qin, isn't he being lured in?"
Another car arrived behind them, and the two of them didn't say anything more. It was quite cold, so they just straightened their clothes and went in.
The hall of the villa had been renovated, and all the unnecessary furnishings and furniture had been removed, leaving a large empty space. Next to it were several long tables covered with neat tablecloths, on which were placed all kinds of exquisite and beautiful food and desserts.
"Brother Mingyuan, do you want to get something to eat first?" Yun Yuexian brought him in, pointed over there and asked him.
Feeling the gazes coming from all directions, Qin Mingyuan felt a little annoyed. He handed over the small gift bag he was holding and shook his head to refuse. That's why he hated attending this kind of party the most.
The thing in the bag was bought by Zhou Yang, a new watch from a well-known brand. When he handed it to Qin Mingyuan, he talked a lot about the design concept, such as the starry sky and how beautiful it was, but he didn't hear a word of it.
"Boss Qin!"
Yun Yuexian was interrupted before she could say anything else. When she turned around, she saw his parents coming towards her.
"I'm so sorry, Mr. Qin, there are too many guests, so I have to let Xiao Xian go out to greet you."
Qin Mingyuan lowered his eyes and looked at the middle-aged man who was speaking. He was of medium build, with a little sign of weight gain. He was over fifty years old but still looked handsome. He must have been a handsome guy when he was young.
The woman next to him had her hair tied up behind her head. She was wearing a royal blue off-shoulder dress and a mink shawl. She had a good temperament and a beautiful face. She looked familiar. I think she is Yun Yuexian's mother.
The waiter came over with drinks, and Yun Haowei handed over a glass of champagne, saying with a smile, "Boss Qin, just treat this place as your own home. Just let me know if you need anything. Don't be polite."
Qin Mingyuan took it and raised his eyebrows without commenting, "Mr. Yun, you are too polite."
"Okay, then let's not be polite and stop coming and going. I'll shamelessly call you Mingyuan and you can just call me uncle. You have a good relationship with Xiaoxian, so let's not be estranged from each other." Yun Haowei patted his arm heartily.
Qin Mingyuan glanced at the place where he was photographed, raised his glass and took a sip of champagne. He was quite good at taking advantage of the situation. Seeing them talking, Huo Lijuan, who smiled appropriately, said, "I always hear Xiaoxian mention him. This is the first time I've seen him. He is really handsome. I heard that Mingyuan's parents have been abroad for many years. You can come to our house when you are free in the future. Auntie will cook for you."
"Then Brother Mingyuan is in for a treat, my mom's cooking is amazing!" Yun Yuexian interrupted at the right time and winked at him.
What a happy family of three they were. Qin Mingyuan held the champagne and shook it gently with an indifferent look on his face.
The others, who had been eager to join in the conversation since he arrived, gradually couldn't hold back after seeing them talking for a while and came over to chat. They ostensibly came to wish Yun Yuexian a happy birthday, but after a few words the topic turned to him.
The Yun couple claimed that they were his own family and helped him deal with a lot of things. Qin Mingyuan was happy and at ease, and he didn't care about them trying to use his name to establish connections and seek cooperation. Anyway, if they really made a deal, it would have nothing to do with him.
No matter what the name of the banquets held in the circle of wealthy people is, they are actually all for the purpose of expanding personal connections and facilitating business dealings. The essence remains the same.
This long social interaction ended when the waiter came over to remind people that the banquet was about to officially begin. Yun Yuexian had to prepare for the piano performance, and the Yun couple also had to give a brief speech.
As soon as they left, without any mediation, Qin Mingyuan looked even more difficult to approach. Some people forced themselves to chat with him for a few words, but were still succumbed to his coldness and left in dismay with their drinks.
"Boss Qin."
After a few minutes of silence, a sound was heard beside him again. Qin Mingyuan glanced sideways and saw a young man who looked to be in his twenties. He had an unfamiliar face, but his style and temperament were inexplicably familiar. He did not speak, but shook the goblet in his hand, which contained red wine that he had just taken from the waiter.
“You may not know me. Yue Xian and I have filmed a movie together before. I hope I didn’t disturb you.” The young man smiled, looking a little shy, and nervously held the cup in his hand.
Qin Mingyuan narrowed his eyes and suddenly realized where the familiar feeling about him came from. He looked like Yun Yuexian, whether it was the way he was dressed or the smile he showed now.
The other party held a birthday party and naturally invited several people from the circle. Young actors who wanted to get in touch with the wealthy circle would even take the initiative to make friends and ask for an invitation. This person was obviously one of them.
Qin Mingyuan tapped his fingers on the cup's foot and sneered in his heart. Although he didn't like Yun Yuexian, as the protagonist of the book, the other party naturally had his advantages. Other people's imitation would only appear clumsy and ridiculous.
What's more, he had no interest in the real owner, so how could he bother with a fake
Retracting his gaze, he took a sip of wine and ignored the person who tried to talk to him.
The young man obviously felt a little embarrassed, and was unwilling to leave like this. He pursed his lips, took another step forward, and said, "I have admired Mr. Qin for a long time. You are young and promising, and I..."
“Tsk.”
An impatient click made him shut his mouth instantly, and he raised his eyes to look at the tall man as if startled.
"Go away." Qin Mingyuan was not polite. His little patience had already been worn out.
Although he wanted to find a shortcut for his career, the young man was not a fool. He knew that if he insisted, he would only offend the other party, so he quickly bent down and ran away.
At the same time, the light in the entire banquet hall dimmed, and smooth piano music was heard. The light was concentrated in the center. There were many people around, and the situation there could not be seen clearly.
Qin Mingyuan was not interested in joining in the fun and planned to find a quiet place to smoke a cigarette and leave as soon as he was done here.
The entire first floor was filled with people, and it was not quiet wherever he went, so he simply walked towards the stairs. The owner's rooms were on the second floor of the villa, and generally no guests would go up there. He thought that he would not be disturbed by people with various intentions.
(End of this chapter)