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Chapter 11 My Name Is…
Chapter Eleven: My Name Is…
Ye Fusheng felt his body slip out of his control again, and he bolted from the villa.
"Hahaha…" Gu Ziqi was laughing so hard she could barely keep herself together.
About five minutes later.
Gu Ziqi finished dressing and walked out of the Cloud Summit Heavenly Palace, her face a picture of grievance: "So how's your driving? Drive your sister-in-law around, and as long as you handle the car well, your sister-in-law will even make you dumplings."
Ye Fusheng snatched the car keys and took the wheel: "Where to?"
Gu Ziqi replied, "Tianhai Hotel — the Gu Ziqi meet-and-greet!"
Such a coincidence?
At this moment, the Tianhai Hotel.
Luxury cars filled the grounds, and guests arrived in throngs.
The guests of honor were not only the powerful clans of Tianhai itself, but also prominent figures who had traveled from Jincheng, the provincial capital, to grace the occasion.
Ye Fusheng parked the car in the parking lot and headed upstairs with Gu Ziqi.
Throughout the journey, Gu Ziqi had been observing Ye Fusheng. Seeing him remain utterly composed, she gave a quiet nod of approval in her heart — truly worthy of the man who had persuaded Cai Chongyang to lend out his villa. Not the slightest trace of panic, even in the face of a scene this grand.
She raised her hand and hooked her arm through Ye Fusheng's, then ventured tentatively, "Little brother, everyone inside is either filthy rich or frighteningly powerful. Aren't you the least bit nervous? How come *I'm* the one with butterflies?"
Ye Fusheng's expression remained unchanged. He didn't push her away—after all, he was attending as her male companion.
He said reassuringly, "Don't be afraid. As long as I'm here, no one will lay a finger on you today!"
This was Gu Ziqi's meet-and-greet, and the reason he had come here was to call off their engagement—though until the engagement was broken off, he still counted as the man of the house.
Gu Ziqi blinked, slipping into full fangirl mode: "Little brother, you're so manly — hearing you say that, I suddenly want to lean on you forever and never take another step."
Ye Fusheng was at a complete loss for words.
"Ye Fusheng!"
A furious roar suddenly erupted from the banquet hall.
A figure strode over aggressively — none other than Director Wang, who had been partnering with He Yuting.
As his roar rang out, most of the guests in the banquet hall turned to look.
CEO Wang snapped furiously, "You fraud! You convict! You've got some nerve showing up here and throwing your weight around. I thought you were somebody — turns out you're nothing but a two-bit thief just out of prison!"
He had just gone to offer Huangfu Hai a toast and casually brought up Ye Fusheng along the way—only to have Huangfu Hai's expression turn ice-cold, who even said that mentioning that person was disgusting, leaving him thoroughly humiliated.
"Brother, it seems you've run into an enemy." Gu Ziqi whispered softly.
Ye Fusheng frowned, watching Director Wang stride over. "Lower your voice," he said with evident displeasure. "You're hurting my ears."
"Hmph!"
Manager Wang let out a cold snort. "You think I need to keep my voice down when talking to trash like you — the dregs of society? I want to say it loud. I want everyone to hear!"
"Everyone, this is the swindler — he conned me out of tens of millions in contracts, then had the audacity to pass himself off as some big shot. If I'm not mistaken, the reason he's here tonight is to pull another scam!"
Everyone turned to look, a ripple of surprise passing through the crowd.
"A fraud? How did a fraud get in here?"
One glance at his plain clothes told you all you needed to know — just another nobody from the bottom of society.
Ye Fusheng's frown deepened. "Mr. Wang," he said coldly, "accusations require evidence. In what way have I deceived you?"
Manager Wang's mouth twitched. Evidence? There truly was none — after all, handing the contract to He Yuting had been entirely his own choice.
A thought crossed his mind, and he let out a cold sneer. "Producing evidence is simple enough — given who you are, you have absolutely no right to be here, yet here you stand. Your invitation — where is it? Show it now!"
As for Gu Ziqi beside him, she was automatically ignored — a con man, after all, was most skilled at deceiving women; bringing a beauty along to keep up appearances only made the swindling easier.
"No."
Ye Fusheng said with quiet composure, "However, I'm not here for the meet-and-greet — I'm here for Gu Ziqi!"
With those words spoken,
Everyone present froze for a moment.
But it quickly turned into a burst of laughter — he actually dared to say he was here to see Gu Ziqi? A swindler like him thought he deserved that?
"This lowlife must have overheard me yesterday saying that Miss Gu was coming to Tianhai, and came running to pull a scam!" Jin Lanzhi sneered from a distance.
"Your appetite is truly something — and you still have the nerve to come here trying to deceive Miss Gu." Huangfu Hai, standing to one side, let out a cold laugh.
Huangfu Qing stood on the other side, dressed in an evening gown of pristine white that was nothing short of breathtaking—truly worthy of her title as Tianhai's foremost beauty—her gaze cool and detached.
At the door.
"Hahaha, you stupid mutt, you're absolutely killing me — and you actually think *you* can mess with Miss Gu?"
Boss Wang doubled over with laughter and sneered, "Do you even know who Miss Gu is? She's a young lady from the capital, born of golden branches and jade leaves. Why don't you go take a piss and look at your own reflection — see what kind of creature you are, and whether you're fit to even know Miss Gu!"
These words once again drew a burst of laughter.
Gu Ziqi was equally taken aback — he had come looking for her? But she quickly worked it out: perhaps the "Working Emperor" Cai Chongyang had sent him her way. After all, finding a job after getting out of prison was no easy thing.
Ye Fusheng's expression darkened. "We can have Gu Ziqi come out and verify it on the spot," he said coldly. "And one more thing — keep smiling, and I won't mind making sure you can never close your mouth again."
When President Wang caught his gaze, it felt as though a demon had fixed its eyes on him — a chill wind swept through the air, and for a moment, he didn't dare to utter a word.
At that moment.
Grandstanding!
A thunderous shout rang out from the banquet hall — it was Xiao Tianyou. Though he couldn't fathom why Dragon King Xu had still not retaliated, his father had instructed him to get close to Miss Gu, and now Ye Fusheng had just brought up Gu Ziqi — this was the perfect chance to make his move!
[Someone] sneered, "You Ye fellow, yesterday you were making a spectacle of yourself at Uncle Huangfu's home, even claiming you had a marriage engagement with Huangfu Qing — and now you come here again to embarrass yourself. You truly never change, do you."
The words fell silent.
Before Ye Fusheng could say a word, the banquet hall erupted into an uproar.
"What? He has a betrothal with Huangfu Qing?"
"How could Huangfu Qing possibly have feelings for him!"
"It's fake, isn't it, President Huangfu? Tell me it's fake."
Everyone turned to look at Huangfu Hai at the same time.
Huangfu Hai seethed with rage, grinding his teeth. Of all things to bring up, they had to go straight for the sorest spot.
Immediately explained: "Fake, of course it's fake. This brat yesterday impersonated a master, claimed to treat my daughter's illness, and even brought up a marriage contract supposedly arranged by my father — pulling out a marriage certificate to prove it."
One look and I knew it was fake — I got thrown out on the spot!
In a situation like this, of course one couldn't admit it.
Jin Lanzhi, afraid no one would believe her, anxiously added: "Even Manager Wang just said he's a con man who's been in prison — someone like that is capable of anything. Marriage fraud would be the least of it."
"And yesterday, when he came to treat Qingqing's illness, he nearly got her killed in the process. We let bygones be bygones, yet he still has the audacity to show his face—absolutely revolting."
"Security! Where's security? Throw him out already!"
Ye Fusheng watched them with a cold sneer. This family truly was ungrateful.
"No need to throw them out — leave this to me!"
Xiao Tianyou smiled faintly. He had deliberately brought up the marriage contract for one purpose alone: to force Huangfu Hai to deny it in front of everyone and leave Ye Fusheng utterly humiliated.
He also needed to demonstrate his capabilities in front of Miss Gu, and could not so easily let Ye Fusheng—this stepping stone—slip away.
Once again speaking with an air of superiority: "Everyone knows you're a fraud now, Ye. You won't be able to deceive anyone here."
"But I know your kind — you won't rest until you get what you want. It's absolutely disgusting,"
"Speak up — what's it going to take for you to get out of Miss Gu's sight!"
"On behalf of Miss Gu, I shall satisfy you!"
Everyone exchanged glances, all knowing he was deliberately showing off to win Miss Gu's attention. Inwardly, they couldn't help but silently approve — truly worthy of being the newly risen heir to a prominent family. Smart!
Xiao Rulong nodded as well — the Xiao family's future was full of promise.
Gu Ziqi finally could not hold back and spoke up: "Who are you to represent Miss Gu?"
Xiao Tianyou instinctively glanced over, and only when he truly studied Gu Ziqi's expression did he find himself struck dumb by her beauty. Why were all the women around Ye Fusheng so devastatingly gorgeous?
I have to get her into bed too!
Xiao Tianyou declared arrogantly, "Of course — as the heir to the Rulong Group and a distinguished guest personally invited by Miss Gu, I'm not worthy? Are you saying a cheap woman like you is?"
The people around Ye Fusheng are not worth taking seriously. If they bring up their identity again, it is nothing but deliberate bait — and He Yuting was precisely the sort to be lured in by it.
The crowd watched on with amusement. Had it been the young Master Gu from the capital, she might still have stood a chance — but a Miss Gu? She was truly not worthy of that. Though, come to think of it, the two of them made quite a fitting match.
Gu Ziqi's expression darkened. Without waiting to say a word,
"Apologize to her!"
Ye Fusheng suddenly spoke up — he had come not only to call off the engagement, but was also his sister-in-law's escort, and had even said, before stepping through the door, that he would protect her.
Xiao Tianyou shifted his gaze back to Ye Fusheng, sneering, "What did you say? Who gave you the nerve to tell me to apologize to her? Is she worthy? Are *you* worthy? Hmm?"
The words were left unfinished.
Ye Fusheng moved swiftly forward and grabbed him by the throat, his face expressionless: "Kneel down, kowtow, and apologize!"
Xiao Tianyou was instantly choked breathless, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief. He had never imagined that anyone would actually dare to make a move in a setting like this, and he could clearly sense the aura of death closing in around him.
The people in the hall were equally dumbfounded—no one had expected Ye Fusheng to make a move.
"Let go of my Tianyou, or I'll slaughter your entire clan!" Xiao Rulong was the first to recover his senses, crying out in panic.
"Release Young Master Xiao! Dare lay a single finger on him, and I'll make sure you leave here flat on your back!" Huangfu Hai spoke up as well—this was Miss Gu's banquet, after all, and order had to be maintained.
Ye Fusheng seemed not to hear, his hand pressing harder and harder.
Xiao Tianyou began to roll his eyes.
"Stop!"
Huangfu Qing, who had kept silent all this while, stepped forward with a deep frown: "Ye Fusheng, do you even know what occasion this is?"
"Every major figure in all of Tianhai is present—who do you think you are to act so brazenly? Let go this instant! You dare lay a hand on Young Master Xiao? That's not just making an enemy of all of Tianhai—you'd be making an enemy of Miss Gu as well. Are you looking to die?!"
Ye Fusheng sneered. "If he refuses to apologize, then so be it. Never mind making an enemy of all of Tianhai and Miss Gu — what does it matter if he makes an enemy of the entire world?"
That was simply who he was — he could take a little suffering himself, but the people around him? Not even a bit of it.
BOOM!
The entire crowd felt as if struck by a bolt from the blue.
A madman? What an absolute madman, arrogant beyond all measure — no wonder he ended up in prison!
Gu Ziqi felt an inexplicable pang in her heart. She bit her lip and looked at Ye Fusheng — he had actually said that for her sake?
"Ahhh—!" Liu Gumei shrieked in fury, her eyes blazing wide. "You lowlife! How dare you talk back to my daughter over some wretched woman?!"
Gu Ziqi suddenly looked over. "Is that not allowed?"
"Shut up!"
Jin Lanzhi flew into a rage: "Who are you? Do you think yourself worthy of speaking with me?"
Ye Fusheng said coldly, "Tell her—tonight, I will give you the standing to speak with anyone."
Gu Ziqi faced everyone and said, word by deliberate word: "My name is Gu Ziqi!"
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