Chapter 6833
Gift
Chen Ziyan recalled everything she had enjoyed since childhood: luxurious villas, expensive clothes, and countless admirers and praises.
She was like a carefully protected pearl, shining brightly under the halo of the Chen family.
The man before her was worlds apart from her.
"Rome?
All roads lead to Rome?
"Ha, Chen Ziyan was born in a Roman palace!"
Chen Ziyan thought to herself smugly, as if the whole world was at her feet.
She felt that she was so lucky that she could have everything without having to work as hard as others.
The man before her, no matter how hard he tries, can never reach her level.
"Is something wrong?"
Just then, Xiao Chen's icy voice, devoid of any warmth, rang out, breaking the brief silence like a cold wind in the dead of winter.
His gaze was as if he were looking at an insignificant stranger, even carrying a hint of impatience at being disturbed.
His gaze was cold and sharp, as if he could see right through Chen Ziyan's heart.
Chen Ziyan's beauty and family background, which she was so proud of, seemed to have no effect on him, like a pebble thrown into a bottomless well, without even a ripple.
This cold question was like a sharp icy blade, piercing straight into Chen Ziyan's heart, causing her delicate brows to furrow instantly, and her carefully drawn eyebrows to tremble slightly.
A sudden wave of displeasure welled up in my heart, like a stone being thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples of annoyance.
How dare a waiter speak to her in such an attitude?
Chen Ziyan is the daughter of the Chen family in the ancient city. From childhood to adulthood, everyone around her has flattered and fawned over her.
When have I ever been treated so coldly?
However, when her gaze swept over the other person's face again, the anger in her heart involuntarily subsided a little.
How terrifying was Xiao Chen, the God of War of the Dragon Kingdom back then!
She pieced together the legendary image of that man from snippets of conversation with her family elders.
He was invincible, a god of war on the battlefield, making his enemies tremble with fear.
He wielded immense power and held a pivotal position in the Dragon Kingdom, commanding respect even from the most powerful and influential figures.
Although he eventually fell into the abyss and met a tragic end, his former glory and intimidating power were not something a mere Chen family heiress could afford to provoke.
Thinking about all this made Chen Ziyan feel a little scared.
But she quickly forced herself to calm down.
Who does this person in front of me think he is!
She's just a waitress who looks like Xiao Chen; it might just be a coincidence.
How could he possibly be compared to that legendary figure?
She was the daughter of the Chen family; how could she be intimidated by a waiter?
Thinking of this, she raised her swan-like, elegant, and fair neck, her posture as proud as a peacock spreading its tail feathers.
The cold arrogance and confidence that belonged to the Chen family's daughter returned to her face, carrying a condescending pity, as if she were the master of this world, and the people in front of her were nothing more than ants.
She extended her well-maintained, jade-like fingers, which were fair and slender, with neatly trimmed and delicately painted nails, which shimmered with a charming luster under the light.
She elegantly pulled a gold-embossed business card from her small handbag. The card was made of high-quality material, and the lettering on it shone with gold, highlighting her extraordinary status.
She slightly raised her chin and handed the business card to Xiao Chen, her movements elegant and composed.
“I’ve mistaken you for someone else,” Chen Ziyan’s voice was clear and melodious, like the sound of silver bells, yet it carried a deliberate aloofness and a sense of superiority, as if there was an insurmountable chasm between her and the person in front of her.
"You look a bit like one of my... old friends."
My name is Chen Ziyan, from the Chen family of the ancient city. You must have heard of them, right?
She paused slightly, a hint of anticipation in her eyes, as if waiting for the other person to show shock and awe upon hearing the name "Chen family".
She could almost picture the other person's eyes widening, their face full of flattery as they accepted the business card, and then how grateful they were to her.
However, Xiao Chen's eyes remained indifferent, like a bottomless ancient well, without any ripples.
He stood there quietly, as if Chen Ziyan's words were just an insignificant breeze that would blow away and disappear.
Chen Ziyan snorted coldly in her heart, her snort filled with disdain and contempt.
She continued, "This is my personal business card. Working as a waitress at Qujiang Club, no matter how many people you come into contact with, you're ultimately just serving tea and water to others. Watching those powerful and wealthy people come and go every day, while you can only stand by and serve them, that kind of life must not be easy."
Her tone carried a hint of charity, as if she were feeding a stray cat, feeling that she was giving the other person a tremendous opportunity.
"If you want to truly change your destiny, climb up..."
She deliberately dragged out her words, her eyes filled with seduction.
"You can call the number above to find me. The platform the Chen family can offer is far superior to anything here. In the Chen family, you'll have the opportunity to meet people at a higher level, and you'll have more resources and opportunities to develop yourself. Who knows, you might even become someone of high standing in the future."
Her face shone even brighter under the lights; her skin was fair and delicate, with a subtle glow, radiating absolute confidence.
She was certain that this "opportunity" was something a waiter could never even dream of!
The other person will be extremely grateful and accept the business card with both hands, then thank her profusely.
This is a gift from Chen Ziyan!
If it weren't for that face...
She would never give that waiter such an opportunity.
He doesn't deserve it at all!
"Snapped!"
The sound was as crisp as an icicle suddenly bursting in the dead of winter, as abrupt as a blinding flash of lightning streaking across the silent night sky.
In the deathly quiet corridor, the sound spread unchecked, sounding particularly jarring, startling the decorative paintings hanging on the walls on both sides of the corridor, which seemed to tremble slightly.
Chen Ziyan had her chin held high, a smile that she considered elegant and condescending, on her lips. She held an exquisite tray in her hand, on which lay a valuable gold-embossed business card.
She eagerly anticipated that the man before her would be flattered and grateful, extending his perhaps somewhat rough hands to carefully, even with a touch of humility, accept the business card as if receiving an immense favor.
However, reality delivered a resounding slap to her face.
Xiao Chen, whom she considered insignificant, didn't even glance at the business card.
His gaze was calm and indifferent, as if the business card was nothing more than a piece of scrap paper that could be found anywhere on the roadside.
Then, he simply and casually raised his hand and waved it, as lightly as if brushing away a speck of dust.
The hand holding the tray was as steady as Mount Tai, completely still, as if it could bear the weight of the entire world without swaying in the slightest.
Her other hand, however, moved with lightning speed, completing the movement before Chen Ziyan could even react. (End of Chapter)