Inheritance of Two Trillion Chapter 2479 - 1833: Royal Night Banquet (Part 3)

This domain is truly one of earthly opulence.

Proceeding inside, they utilized the VIP elevator, ascending rapidly. Bai Xiaosheng remained deep in contemplation.

Could that prince truly be Chen Feiqiu? If so, all could be readily explained, as preparations for such a reunion were already underway.

But what if his assumption proved incorrect? What purpose lay behind this summons, and how would he navigate the situation then?

These were all questions demanding careful consideration.

The duration of the elevator's ascent provided ample time for Bai Xiaosheng to ruminate on these quandaries.

Before long, the elevator reached its destination. With a gentle chime, the doors slid open, and the attendant rushed forward, eager to guide them.

Outside, a significant throng had already gathered.

Emerging from the elevator revealed a hall teeming with similar lifts, over a dozen VIP elevators stood ready, and the expansive hall, though spacious, now seemed decidedly crowded.

Scions of prominent families, naturally, arrived with retinues, and upon spotting familiar or even cordial acquaintances, they exchanged boisterous greetings with broad smiles.

With such a multitude present, the atmosphere naturally became quite animated.

In stark contrast, only four individuals disembarked from Bai Xiaosheng’s elevator, a figure that appeared rather meager.

Nevertheless, the appearance of the attendant who received Bai Xiaosheng drew a considerable amount of notice.

A few of the young nobles even addressed the attendant directly, offering pleasant smiles toward Bai Xiaosheng.

Bai Xiaosheng returned their greetings with warmth.

Initially perceiving the attendant as mere staff, Bai Xiaosheng and his companions soon noted an unusual aura now surrounding the individual.

Bai Xiaosheng followed the attendant, moving deeper into the venue, drawing observant glances and discreet whispers.

Many began to speculate about Bai Xiaosheng’s identity, wondering why he had remained unseen until this moment.

Enduring the murmurs and intense scrutiny was unavoidable; Bai Xiaosheng steeled himself to face it with composure.

Traversing corridors adorned with elaborate carvings and paintings, they entered a hall as magnificent as any royal palace. Here, the attendant's demeanor shifted, his eyes brightening as he spotted a figure. He quickly addressed Bai Xiaosheng, "I never anticipated the prince would have already arrived!"

Bai Xiaosheng followed the attendant's gaze, focusing on an individual engaged in conversation, and hesitated, "Is that the prince? There appears to be no entourage surrounding him."

The attendant regarded Bai Xiaosheng with a peculiar expression. "Are you not a friend of the prince? Surely you know he dislikes retinues. Even during gatherings, he avoids the spotlight, leading our guests to await their turn before approaching him."

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaosheng couldn't help but notice that, although no one was directly approaching, all attention was indeed fixed upon that solitary figure.

Observing from behind, Bai Xiaosheng noted the prince’s stature and complexion, which strongly resembled Chen Feiqiu.

Could it truly be him!

Behind Bai Xiaosheng, Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying exchanged glances, sharing the same unspoken thought.

"I shall go and greet the prince," Bai Xiaosheng declared, beginning to move in that direction.

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying moved to follow but were gently halted by the attendant.

"Within this hall, given our current standing, entry is restricted without explicit invitation," the attendant stated politely.

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying had no choice but to comply.

"Please accompany me; I will escort you to a suitable resting area," the attendant continued.

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying cast a final glance toward Bai Xiaosheng's retreating back before departing with the attendant.

After all, when visiting an unfamiliar domain, adherence to its customs was paramount.

Bai Xiaosheng proceeded into the hall and swiftly approached the prince. Those observing noted a slight furrowing of their brows.

By the prevailing etiquette, Bai Xiaosheng's direct approach was considered somewhat impolite, as the individual conversing with the prince had not yet concluded their exchange.

Despite his eagerness to confirm the other's identity, Bai Xiaosheng moderated his pace as he drew nearer, making every effort not to interrupt the ongoing dialogue.

Just as he reached a suitable proximity, the prince concluded his conversation and was on the verge of turning.

"Prince!" Bai Xiaosheng exclaimed.

In this particular setting, uttering the name "Chen Feiqiu" would have been undeniably inappropriate.

The other party did not respond instantly, instead turning around first.

Upon witnessing the individual's true countenance, Bai Xiaosheng was utterly taken aback.

Before him stood a man of dignified bearing, visibly older than himself, and most significantly, he was not Chen Feiqiu!

"Who might you be?" the man inquired of Bai Xiaosheng, a hint of suspicion in his voice.

Bai Xiaosheng's mouth opened, a fervent desire to question, "You invited me here, yet you do not know who I am?" surging within him.

"Bai Xiaosheng, you have arrived!"

At that precise moment, a voice filled with evident surprise echoed from the side.

Bai Xiaosheng's head snapped around, and he froze in astonishment.

Chen Feiqiu? He was indeed present!

However, he was not the prince!