Chapter 80 You Still Knelt Down and Apologized
"Once inside YJ Club, William and the others truly witnessed the grandeur and luxury of the YJis club.
Upon enteringAs they entered through the doors, it felt as if they had stepped into a garden forest. Many rNumerous rare flowers and trees had been were planted throughout the garden. In the middle of theis garden, there was a cobblestone path where three people could walk side by side.
A stream flowed throughO the path onn the way to the reception hall, a stream flowed through, and a wooden bridge spanned across it, connecting the cobblestone path.
William and the others stood on the bridge, looking down at the stream. To their astonishment, they could see quite some a few fish swimming inbeneath the clear water.
""This place is so beautiful. I wish I could live in a garden like this every day,"" Michelle exclaimed, unable to take her eyes off the scenery. It was truly breathtaking.
Most of the others were also visiting the YJ Club for the first time and were completely amazed by its garden-style architecture.
""The design of this building is incredible. It seamlessly blends the garden with modern architecture.
" "What a refreshing and delightful sight!"" Noad couldn't help but exclaim.
""Look, that should must be the reception hall, let's go!"" Elisa pointed ahead at a palace-like building, growing more excited.
The others couldn't help but quicken their pace upon seeingwhen they saw it.
William, on the other hand, strolled leisurely along the pathway, admiring the scenery and silently marveling at the YJ Club under his grandfather's command.
"Let’s go, "William, let's go as well! I want to meet my grandparents,"" Michelle said affectionately, linking her arm with William'shis.
William nodded and hastened his steps.
Upon When they arriveding at the reception hall, William realized that many people had already arrived. The spacious hall was filled with no fewer than two hundred people, with and more were still coming in.
The entire hall was set up as a self-service cocktail party, with various delicacies, drinks, and professional waitstaff ready to serve and guide you.
Groups of people were already engaging in conversation and discussions throughout the hall. Some were building relationships, some were discussing potential collaborations, and there were even introductions between children for potential relationships. However, it was rare to see someone like Michelle, who was simply there to visit relatives.
""William, look over there! The old man with slightly graying hair is my grandfather. My aunts are standing next to him,"" Michelle excitedly introduced pointed them out to William from a distance, her face brimming with excitement.
That old man was James, the biggest building materials dealer in the South district. He was quite well-known in the industry. Unfortunately, he had three daughters and no sons. After a century, he was at a loss as to whom he could pass on his business to.
Upon seeingWhen Katharine saw her father and sisters, Katharine was alsshe grewo excited too. However, she couldn't help but look down on William, who was dressed casually like a poor man.
""William, since we're meeting Michelle's grandfather, why don't you go somewhere else for a stroll since we're meeting Michelle's grandfather?!"" Katharine expressed her concern, worried about embarrassing herself in front of her sisters. She couldn't express her discontent say that she was unhappy of that her daughter was dating a pauper. Hence,, so she wanted to send him away beforehand so as to save faceprevent herself from being embarrassed.
""WMom, what are you doing, Mom? I want to introduce William to Gmy grandfather!"" Michelle immediately objectedopposed, her anger evident.
""What do you know? Do you want me to embarrass myself in front of my two sisters again?"" Katharine retorted with resentment.
""There's nothing to be embarrassed about. William is talented.,"" Noad couldn't stand it anymore. His wife's continuous disregard for William baffled him. He didn't understand what was going on in her mind. He promptly took action wWith the air of a household head, he promptly took action.
""Listen to me,. L let's go and meet them openly!""
HSaying so, he grabbed William's hand and walked straight over. Michelle proudly looked at her mother proudly, challenging her with her decision.
Katharine raised her chin.!
""Father is always better.; Mother only knows how to look down on the less fortunate and favor the wealthy.""
""You both two have no conscience."" Katharine was truly infuriated by both of them.
AMeanwhile, as Noad pulled William over, he couldn't help but bow his head and apologize quietly apologize.
""MWilliam, my wife’s just talking talks nonsense, William. Please don't take it to heart!""
""It's alright, I'm used to it."" William smiled faintly and didn't mind. He had indeed grown accustomed to Michelle's parents' extreme attitudes towards him.
William and the others approached James and his family. James was also delighted to see Michelle and her family. After a brief exchange, confusion appeared on his face when his gaze fell on William, who was affectionately holding Michelle's arm, a hint of confusion appeared on his face.
""IMichelle, is this your boyfriend, Michelle?"" Michelle's aunt Hannah gave William a once-over, her eyes revealing a hint of disdain and contempt. They were accustomed to a more luxurious lifestyle, and you one could judge a person's wealth just by their clothing. Moreover,And this it was a business alliance gathering today, so who would dress so casually?
""Yes, this ishe's my boyfriend. His name is William."" Michelle happily introduced him to her family, completely oblivious to the disdain and contempt in her aunt and cousin's eyes.
""What does William do? What industry are his parents in?"" Aunt Molly couldn't help but ask.
""I come from a poor area and I work in High Culture. My parents are both farmers,"" William replied calmly, pretending not to notice the disdain and contempt in their eyes.
As soon as the words fell he said that, Molly and Hannah couldn't help but shake their heads. It was clearapparent that they looked down on William. It was evident that someone from a poor area was seeking reliancelooking to rely on from wealthy people, and they couldn't understand how he had managed to win over the beautiful Michelle.
""I never expected Michelle to Michelle to be so beautiful and yet find herself a poor boyfriend when she’s so beautiful. I wonder what she's thinking."" Aunt Molly glanced at Katharine and openly expressed her disdain.
""It'sHe’s not as good as Laura's boyfriend, who is at least a second-generation heir from a second-rate wealthy family. In the future, his net worth will be at least several billion."" Aunt Hannah couldn't help but ridicule him..
Listening to this,As Katharine listen to them, she Katharine felt as if she was being slapped in the face. They She had been told her husband and daughter not to bring William here, but they had insisted, and now, , because of William, they were losing facebeing embarrassed because of. Michelle, however, couldn't bear to listen anymore.
""How can you humiliate William like this? He hasn't done anything to you. What's wrong with being poor? Grandfather was once poor too.""
Michelle was angry and wanted to take William away, but luckily, James, who was being the elder, stepped in to smooth things over.!
""Alright, let the young people handle their own affairs.
""Go ahead and handle it!"" James didn't have a high opinion of this poor person from a poverty-stricken area, but he could see that Michelle really liked William, so he didn't need want to say anything.
""Yes. Let the young people handle their own affairs,"" Noad quickly intervened to mediate, but in his heart, he secretly thought that these guys would regret it someday.
""WilliamL, let's go somewhere to eat, William.,"" Michelle didn't want to see talk to her aunts anymore. S, she disliked them and wanted to take William away quickly.
""We can go later,"" William smiled at the corner of his mouth. H, he didn't care about their humiliation.
Since James was Michelle's grandfather, he felt that he , as a junior, should show him some respect during their first meeting. He then calmly said to James, ""Hello, it’s nice to meet you. I didn't prepare any gifts, so let please take this Diamond Gold Card of the Commercial Alliance asbe my token of appreciation. I think it might be of some help to you.""
Saying As he said that, William handed James the Diamond Gold Card that Marcus had given him.
The latterJames was shocked, and Michelle's two aunts also opened their mouths, wearing expressions of inexplicable astonishment.
""This, this, this isI-Is the Diamond Gold Card of the South District Commercial Alliance??" James tookreceived the Diamond Gold Card with some excitement. With this card, he would be as important as the top five leaders his rights withinof the commercial alliance would be equal to the top five leaders.
HMoreover, with this gold card, he would also have the privilege of negotiating cooperation first in business partnerships, and he would also have the benefit not to mention the benefits of enjoying free services worth up to $100,000 a day within the commercial alliance, up to $100,000 a day.
Thatis gold card would be more than just a little help to him. I in the business world, it would be a significant help. James felt that he needed to re-evaluate William, this supposed poor person from the poverty-stricken area."
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