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"Who's this Young Master Shi—what's his story?" Shawn Young asked, looking over as the hall erupted in excitement. Somewhere, a woman shrieked, "Young Master Shi is here!" Instantly, most eyes turned toward the banquet hall entrance—where a tall, striking young man in a black Armani casual suit strode in, surrounded by an entourage of men and women.
Shawn took a closer look. The young man wore a gentle, radiant smile, his features handsome and his every movement exuding confidence and poise. Yet, Shawn's sharp eye caught a shadow of gloom beneath his eyebrows and around his 'tear troughs'—the area under the eyes—along with a pale complexion and unsteady steps. When he smiled, charming wrinkles creased the corners of his eyes, hinting at someone who's indulged a bit too much in certain activities. (Note: Those eye wrinkles, called 'lust lines,' are a telltale sign of a notorious playboy!)
"Wow—so that's Young Master Shi! He's got such presence, and he's super hot!" a girl dressed to the nines gushed to her bestie, her face full of fangirl excitement.
"Totally! He's not just handsome—he's got a powerful background, rich, and treats women with such tenderness. Whoever gets to be his girlfriend would be the luckiest girl ever!"
"Yeah, and if you marry him, you'd be the Shi family's young madam—living in luxury and power forever. Oh, I wish I could be the one Damian Shi picks!"
"Come on, it's not just about being the young madam—he's the only heir to the entire Shi family's empire! Marrying him means you'd be the lady of the house, the future matriarch!"
Surrounded by admiring girls and worshipful stares, Damian Shi kept his warm smile, politely greeting everyone who approached. Those around him seemed to deliberately flatter and highlight his presence, making him shine like a noble prince under the spotlight.
"Hmm—who's this guy, anyway? He sure knows how to put on a show!" Shawn couldn't help but ask Minnie Wang beside him. He noticed that although Damian Shi wore a polite smile, his eyes occasionally flashed with a cold, arrogant edge—and absolutely no real warmth. Clearly, this guy was a pro at handling these events and people, but there wasn't a shred of sincerity.
"Hehe—so you noticed how fake he is too! No surprise there. Damian Shi is the famous son of EverSource Group's chairman, Charles Shi. EverSource is a big logistics company with branches all over China, and tons of business in Nanning City. They're almost as big as our Oceanic Holdings, maybe just a little behind, but still one of the top companies here. That's why Damian Shi has the nickname 'Nanming's Number One Young Master.' Charles Shi even tried to set me up with Damian, hoping our families would join forces!" Minnie Wang giggled.
Shawn teased, "Oh? A family alliance? Powerhouses joining forces—sounds like a pretty good idea! And Young Master Shi seems like quite the catch. Why not consider him? He’s probably way more impressive than me!"
Minnie Wang scoffed, "He’s way too fake, and his private life is a mess. When he first came back to China, I tried dating him for a few days because of our dads. At first, he seemed gentle and considerate, but it didn’t take long for his true colors to show. He figured I’d be open-minded about sex since I grew up abroad, so he made some disgusting moves—bragging about his skills and promising to blow my mind in bed. Of course, I turned him down. I even had someone secretly look into his background—turns out he’s a shameless playboy, partying every night. Total scumbag!"
Shawn muttered, "Well, he’s got money and power—living like that isn’t exactly unheard of, right?" After all, he liked partying with pretty girls too, so Minnie’s words made him a little uneasy.
Minnie shot him a glare. "I know how you guys think—once you’ve got the means, you all want to live it up. But Damian Shi is the worst. He targets innocent girls with no background, seduces them, and secretly films everything. Then, after editing the videos, he shares them with his sleazy friends. Sometimes, he even blackmails those girls into entertaining his business partners or some pervy officials. It’s not just about having fun—he uses them for his own dirty schemes! That’s why I cut all ties with him, just in case my own private moments ended up in his hands!"
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As Minnie spoke, her voice was low but her pretty face was frosty, and she was practically grinding her teeth. Clearly, she had a serious grudge against Damian Shi!
"Oh—so this guy’s basically a wolf in human skin!" Shawn thought to himself. He made a mental note: if Damian Shi ever crossed him, he’d make sure the guy paid dearly.
Minnie snorted, "Of course! Tonight, his dad Charles Shi is at the main hall for the banquet, so Damian Shi is out here hunting for fresh prey. I bet that beautiful pianist you’ve been eyeing is his target tonight! The playboy and the beauty—just wait, it’s about to get interesting!" She giggled and settled in to watch the drama unfold.
Shawn raised his eyebrows and turned to watch, curious to see what kind of moves Damian Shi would pull—maybe he could even pick up a few tricks himself.
Just then, Alex Easton walked over with Leah Zhang. Like the other women, Leah’s eyes were glued to Damian Shi in the hall—clearly, she was interested. Alex sat down next to Shawn, looking awkward. He whispered, "Man, women these days—one look at a hotshot pretty boy and they all go crazy. See that? Leah’s totally into Nanming’s Number One Young Master!"
Shawn reassured him, "Don’t worry, Young Master Shi isn’t after your Leah tonight, so you can relax!"
Alex glanced over and nodded. "Yeah, that guy’s got his eye on that gorgeous pianist! He’s making his move!"
Damian Shi, surrounded like a superstar, walked straight to the beautiful pianist resting in the corner. He nodded politely and said softly, "Miss Claire, I heard you playing outside earlier—the music was amazing! And you’re so beautiful, truly talented and gorgeous!"
"Oh—thanks for the compliment, but playing piano is just my way of making a living! If I don’t play well, I don’t get paid. You really don’t have to flatter me, Young Master Shi," Miss Claire replied politely. It seemed they already knew each other.
Damian Shi smiled warmly. "I mean it—if I could have a girlfriend as talented, classy, and beautiful as you, that would be the happiest thing in my life! Claire—this is a gift for you. Please accept it, and say yes—be my girlfriend!" With a flourish, he produced a bouquet of fresh roses and handed it to her. The real showstopper was the glittering emerald diamond necklace draped over the flowers, sparkling under the soft lights and gentle music. Even Shawn, no jewelry expert, could tell the necklace was worth a fortune!
"Wow—so romantic! Oh my god—if it were me, I’d say yes in a heartbeat!"
"Whoa—that’s a massive diamond necklace! If Young Master Shi gave it to me, I’d let him ravage my body as much as he wanted—no limits!"
"Jeez, you’re such a perv! If it were me, I’d offer up my precious daisy and let Young Master Shi go wild day and night—ohhh!"
"He’s so hot! Just one unforgettable night with a guy like him and I’d be totally satisfied," moaned a curvy girl nearby, her eyes sparkling.
"Dream on! With your looks—like some weird mix of Furong Jiejie and Feng Jie—you think you’d get a night with Young Master Shi? Can’t believe you’d even say that out loud!" snapped a sharp-tongued woman, pouring cold water on her.
"Watch your mouth! What if I do want it—don’t you? Look at you, acting all thirsty, you’re even worse than Feng Jie! Bet you wish Young Master Shi would shove a Japanese cucumber your way! Shameless!" the curvy girl shot back, not backing down one bit.
"Who are you calling names, you fat cow? You’re the real Feng Jie, you’re Furong Jiejie, your whole family’s a bunch of freaks!" the sharp-tongued woman fired back, hands on her hips and glaring fiercely.
"I’m talking about you, you bitch! Didn’t you hear me? If you’ve got guts, let’s take it outside—don’t ruin Young Master Shi’s mood! Not like either of us stands a chance anyway. For the record, I’m a fifth-degree judo master, so I’ll mess you up!" the curvy girl threatened, her eyes blazing.
"Fine, let’s go! I’m a seventh-degree taekwondo master—wait till you see my flying kick, I’ll kick you so hard your mom won’t recognize you!" With that, she stomped out of the hall, while the curvy girl rolled up her sleeves and chased after her, chest jiggling.
"Damn, this is wild! The main show hasn’t even started and the side drama’s already on fire! No wonder they call Young Master Shi 'Nanming’s Number One Young Master'—he’s like a playboy emperor!" Alex Easton watched the two fierce women storm out, unable to contain his amazement.