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Chapter 423
Chapter 423
Chapter 423 - This Time He Was Dumbfounded
“Darling, I've been dreaming of our wedding at the Atlantis Hotel! Let's book it right away!” the girl said, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Shangguan Shui gave his chest a reassuring pat and said, “Don't worry, love. But you know this is peak wedding season. We might not be able to secure the Atlantis Hotel, but I'll give it my all!”
Deep down, Shangguan Shui had no intention of splurging on a wedding at a seven-star hotel. He planned to concoct a story about the Atlantis Hotel being fully booked and then gently steer his girlfriend towards choosing a more modest venue. He would feign deep regret and guilt for not meeting her wishes, thus deftly navigating the situation.
He was all too familiar with such tactics.
Unfortunately, his girlfriend was blissfully unaware of his true intentions. She looked up to Shangguan Shui as if he could do no wrong and said, “Thank you, darling. You're so wonderful to me!”
She nestled tenderly against him, and Shangguan Shui couldn't help but think how flawlessly he'd played his part.
Noticing the stunned silence of the onlookers, Shangguan Shui swelled with pride. He was convinced they were green with envy, thinking they'd never experience such adoration from a woman in their lifetimes.
Yet, contrary to his belief, nobody envied him. They actually found him rather pitiable.
“Just don't end up crying,” they thought to themselves.
Shangguan Shui turned to Su Ming and boasted, “A seven-star hotel isn't too shabby. 600 yuan is quite generous. You can have lunch there and enjoy whatever you fancy!”
His tone was patronizing, as if he were bestowing charity upon Su Ming.
“No problem!” Su Ming replied confidently. “You and your fiancée make a great couple! And with your billions in assets, it would be such a shame not to celebrate at a seven-star hotel. Luckily, I know the owner. I'll give him a call right this moment. Rest assured, I'll do everything in my power to ensure you can have your wedding at the Atlantis Hotel!”
With that, Su Ming pulled out his phone, ready to make good on his promise.
When Shangguan Shui first heard what Su Ming had to say, he couldn't help but feel smug. But that feeling of self-satisfaction quickly gave way to suspicion.
Suddenly, he froze, thinking incredulously, “What the hell? Can this guy actually know the boss of Atlantis?”
The crowd around them buzzed with excitement, thinking to themselves, “Looks like Mr. Su is pulling out the big guns!”
“Kid, you're laying it on thick. You're acquainted with the boss of Atlantis? And what next, you're the ruler of the Milky Way? Come on, don't exaggerate. If you can't back it up later, you'll be the laughingstock. Drop the act; you're no match for me,” Shangguan Shui said, scoffing as he regained his composure.
He thought to himself, “As if this nobody could rub shoulders with the boss of Atlantis. Ridiculous! I'm not even in that league. He's way out of his depth.”
Su Ming, however, paid no mind to Shangguan Shui's taunts.
He pulled out his phone and began scrolling through his contacts.
Su Ming certainly did know the boss of Atlantis.
The System had uploaded the contact details of 100 company bosses into his phone.
But it was taking Su Ming a bit of time to locate the boss of Atlantis's contact information.
Seeing Su Ming silent and engrossed in his phone, Shangguan Shui felt even more convinced of his own assumptions.
“This guy's definitely full of it. He's made a fool of himself and now he's got no idea how to get out of this mess,” Shangguan Shui thought with a sense of superiority.
“Kid, if you can't deliver, you shouldn't boast. Failing to keep a promise you've made just makes you look bad. You could stand to learn a thing or two from me. Be humble, be steady, and don't let impulse get the better of you. Empty boasts will get you nowhere,” Shangguan Shui said, clearly enjoying himself.
He wasn't about to miss an opportunity to show off.
He was also, in his own way, advising Su Ming not to bite off more than he could chew. Overdoing the pretense was a surefire way to embarrass oneself.
“Got it!” Su Ming finally located the name and phone number of the Atlantis boss.
But then, Su Ming paused, a realization hitting him.
He had done something foolish.
He could have simply started searching by the first letter of the contact's name.
He mused, if he hung around fools, he'd start acting like one too.
It would be wise for him to keep his distance from individuals like Shangguan Shui in the future.
Shangguan Shui chuckled, “Stop pretending you're acquainted with the owner of the Atlantis Hotel. Whose number have you dug up? Is it customer service by any chance?”
Su Ming paid him no mind and dialed a number instead.
The call was answered after just a few rings, and a voice brimming with respect came through, “Mr. Su!”
“A friend of mine recently got married and he's interested in hosting his wedding at the Atlantis Hotel. Is your hotel fully booked?”
“Yes, Mr. Su, we are fully booked.”
“Is there any way you could assist me?”
The person on the line responded, “Mr. Su, one moment, please. I'm currently in my car. Once I get back to the hotel, I'll check immediately. Where might you be, Mr. Su? Perhaps I could come directly to you? I will have my secretary bring the necessary documents for a more comprehensive discussion.”
“Sure, I'm at the Warm and Easy Hotel.”
“Perfect, Mr. Su. I'm actually nearby. I'll be there shortly!”
With that, the call ended.
The hallway was so quiet that Shangguan Shui could distinctly hear their entire conversation.
He scoffed, “So you've got an actor in on your little charade! Kid, the day will come when your lies are exposed, and I'll be curious to see how you handle it then.”
Su Ming simply offered a serene smile, choosing not to respond.
Moments later, footsteps echoed from the stairwell.
A middle-aged woman with a strikingly professional demeanor approached briskly.
Shangguan Shui was taken aback to see her; she was indeed the owner of the Atlantis!
Damn it!
He had never met her, but he had seen her photograph in the newspapers and on the news.
He rushed forward to welcome her, “Boss Miao Tianfang, what brings you here?”
“Step aside!”
Miao Tianfang paid no heed to Shangguan Shui and positioned herself next to Su Ming.
Her entourage of bodyguards and her secretary also took their places beside Su Ming.
Together, they all bowed and exclaimed in unison, “Boss!”
Su Ming nodded, “I appreciate you making the trip. My friend is interested in hosting their wedding at the Atlantis Hotel. Could you help us out with that?”
Miao Tianfang quickly responded, “Rest assured, Mr. Su. If they're a friend of yours, then there's absolutely no issue.”
Shangguan Shui was utterly astonished.
Su Ming was actually telling the truth.
He had only been boasting earlier; he never really intended to have his wedding at the Atlantis Hotel.
After all, hosting a wedding there would cost a fortune.
Miao Tianfang turned to Shangguan Shui and spoke calmly, “Sir, we offer three tiers for wedding banquets at the Atlantis Hotel. The prices are two million RMB, five million RMB, and ten million RMB, respectively. We provide comprehensive services including transportation, catering, and accommodation. All you need to do is share your vision for the wedding with us.”