Chapter 477

Chapter 477 Refusing a Toast

“What a beautiful woman.” Qi Zhanji said softly in Huaxia language.

“What a figure,really my type.” A gleam of light also flashed in Yun Konglan’s eyes.

“Young Master Qi,Young Master Yun,this is Hathaway,Toni Landor’s agent,quite well known in the American entertainment industry.” Wang Dongyang,the deputy general manager of the talent agency,introduced her respectfully in a low voice.

Yun Konglan nodded with satisfaction: “Not bad,if Young Master Qi wants to spend the night with Toni Landor first,then this Hathaway can be left for me.”

Hearing this,Qi Zhanji seemed a little displeased. Given his extremely possessive nature,he definitely wanted to have both women at once. Although Hathaway was overall not quite on Landor’s level,she was still a top-tier beauty — who would want someone else’s leftovers?

Hathaway was only a few meters away from them,yet these two were chatting away without the slightest concern about offending her.

If Hathaway had understood Huaxia language,she would have turned on them right then and there. But the young girl serving as interpreter beside them also worked for this talent agency,so there was no way she would translate what these two spoiled young masters had said.

With everyone eagerly waiting,Toni Landor finally appeared before them.

She wore a white form-fitting chiffon dress that carried a rich summer vibe,her irresistibly alluring figure showcased to perfection by the dress,radiating a fatal,hazy sensuality.

Simply standing there,she was enough to make every man in the room go dry-mouthed!

“She’s even more beautiful than on screen.” Qi Zhanji swallowed hard! His mind couldn’t help but conjure up the image of conquering Landor beneath him — what a rush that would be!

“Young Master Qi,I’m starting to regret letting her go to you.” Yun Konglan said with a helpless sigh — Toni Landor’s appeal far exceeded his imagination!

Hathaway walked over with Toni Landor,a faint smile always on her face. As a seasoned agent,she was very familiar with certain “traditional rules” of the Huaxia entertainment industry — and those traditional rules meant there were no rules at all!

Whether in the Huaxia entertainment industry,Hong Kong and Taiwan,or even the Japanese entertainment industry,news of female stars accompanying guests for drinks,meals,and even sleeping with them was frequently exposed. While such things were less common in Western countries,anyone wanting to develop a career in Huaxia had no choice but to make compromises.

Looking at the two young men standing in the center,Hathaway could easily tell they were people of considerable status — without a doubt the stars of tonight’s dinner.

Seeing the slightly arrogant expressions on their faces,Hathaway felt a mild wave of concern. Toni Landor hadn’t developed deeply in Huaxia and knew very little about the rules here — she just hoped nothing would blow up. In this country,no matter how big a star you were,certain powerful family scions might need only a single word to completely blacklist you,leaving you with absolutely no chance of any future development!

Hathaway gently touched Toni Landor’s hand,signaling her to take off her sunglasses and greet their Huaxia hosts warmly.

She had reminded Landor about this beforehand. Landor seemed to have been lost in thought,and only when she felt Hathaway’s touch did she realize what was happening — she removed her sunglasses and gave Qi Zhanji and Yun Konglan a faint smile.

Even such a light,subtle smile was enough to make these two habitually flirtatious young masters clearly hear their own hearts pounding!

She was absolutely stunning! Even the most ordinary of faint smiles carried such a soul-stirring allure! Truly worthy of being called the most captivating female star of the twenty-first century!

Qi Zhanji and Yun Konglan stepped forward together,while the agency’s deputy general manager Wang Dongyang followed closely behind. Having seen countless female stars,even he was trembling with every step,completely overwhelmed by Toni Landor’s sensual presence.

The young interpreter quickly introduced the Huaxia party,and Hathaway extended her hand to shake hands with Qi Zhanji and the others. During the handshake,Qi Zhanji gave Hathaway’s hand a deliberate squeeze — he said nothing,but the implication was clear enough.

Hathaway’s expression shifted slightly,but she said nothing and calmly continued to shake hands with Yun Konglan.

After shaking hands with Hathaway,Qi Zhanji turned toward Toni Landor,his outstretched right hand even trembling slightly.

After anticipating this for so long,he was finally about to hold the goddess’s hand — how could he not be excited?

Beside him,Yun Konglan stared at Toni Landor’s sensual figure,also stirring with desire — a woman this exceptional was truly impossible to resist!

But in the next second,both Qi Zhanji and Yun Konglan’s expressions changed drastically!

Because Toni Landor showed absolutely no intention of shaking hands!

Her hand remained at her side,and she simply nodded with a smile!

Qi Zhanji’s hand hung in midair — awkward whether he extended it further or pulled it back!

His gaze instantly darkened. He withdrew his hand and let out a cold laugh: “Truly an international star — what a personality.”

The young interpreter hesitated,and ultimately chose not to translate that line.

Hathaway sensed trouble and quickly explained: “Please forgive her,both of you — Landor is always like this.”

Qi Zhanji smiled meaningfully: “Of course we don’t mind. In fact,whatever Miss Landor does to me,I have absolutely no objection.”

Yun Konglan chimed in: “Today we’ve prepared the finest wine and the finest dishes,all to welcome Miss Landor. Please,this way.”

Toni Landor gave a slight smile and said nothing,every bit the international star.

Seeing this,Qi Zhanji’s gaze darkened again. He thought to himself: “This woman dares to put on airs in front of me. If I don’t show her what Huaxia’s rules are,then I’m not worthy of being the Su family’s grandson!”

The Su family’s grandson!

No wonder Qi Zhanji could be so brazen — his identity was now plain to see!

The private room was lavishly decorated. Since Toni Landor barely spoke,Hathaway had no choice but to fill in with a few pleasantries on her behalf.

As her agent,she was truly at a loss. Landor was great in every way — she never threw tantrums,and she was warm with fans — but she just couldn’t stand this kind of business socializing,and every time it inevitably led to some awkwardness.

Qi Zhanji personally poured Landor a full glass of Wuliangye and raised his glass respectfully: “Miss Landor,you’ve come all the way from America to Ninghai — we must give you a proper welcome and let you experience the warmth and friendliness of the Huaxia people. Come,let us all raise a toast to Miss Landor.”

Landor said “thank you” — which was truly quite rare for her.

Qi Zhanji,Yun Konglan,and the others were about to drain their glasses,but then they noticed that Toni Landor had no intention whatsoever of raising hers,and their hands stopped mid-motion!

Was this woman really so ungrateful?

She wouldn’t shake hands,and now she wouldn’t drink a toast — everyone present was someone of standing in the Huaxia entertainment industry. Even if she was a Hollywood A-lister,she couldn’t be this disrespectful,could she?

“Miss Landor,there are certain etiquette rules at the Huaxia dinner table that really must be observed.” Qi Zhanji’s gaze turned cold.

Although Yun Konglan was inwardly displeased,he couldn’t help but feel a little satisfied at Qi Zhanji’s embarrassment. This guy always lorded it over him by virtue of being the Su patriarch’s grandson — Toni Landor had finally given him a taste of his own medicine.

“I’m sorry,I can’t drink.” Landor caught the strong smell of alcohol drifting from the glass and frowned slightly,looking faintly uncomfortable.

“But every place has its own rules,and when you’re here you follow them. What,Miss Landor — are you too big an international star to give me,Qi,any face?” Qi Zhanji said,holding his glass,his expression turning unfriendly.

Seeing that Toni Landor wouldn’t drink,Yun Konglan also felt a pang of anxiety — if they couldn’t get this woman drunk,how were they going to get her into bed?

The young interpreter didn’t translate too bluntly,choosing her words carefully instead: “Miss Landor,Mr. Qi says this is Huaxia etiquette — just one drink to show goodwill is all that’s needed.”

“I really can’t drink.” Landor was already becoming unhappy — why did they have to force her?

Hathaway knew that Qi Zhanji and Yun Konglan were not people to be offended,so she quickly smiled and explained: “Mr. Qi,Mr. Yun,since the concert is tomorrow evening,Landor truly cannot drink — especially something this strong,as it would cause very serious irritation and damage to her voice.”

Qi Zhanji smiled without warmth: “But I drink and smoke every day,and my throat is just fine — my singing voice is still plenty loud.”

“That’s right,Miss Landor,we all understand about concerts. If you drink and have a good time with us today,you can just lip-sync tomorrow — isn’t that what all stars do anyway?” Yun Konglan said with a grin.

Lip-sync?

The interpreter hesitated,genuinely unsure whether she should translate that.

“What did they say?” Hathaway asked.

“Translate exactly what we said,word for word. Don’t leave anything out.” Qi Zhanji said,his expression darkening.

It seemed that after being refused again and again,Young Master Qi was thoroughly fed up.

Relying on his status as the Su family’s grandson,he had run roughshod over the capital and played with countless young starlets. Everyone knew that the Su patriarch had several daughters and no shortage of grandchildren,but Qi Zhanji was still one of the Su family’s grandsons — nobody needed to go out of their way to provoke him.

“Do I really have to translate it?” The young interpreter looked at Wang Dongyang with some distress. Anyone with a shred of emotional intelligence could see that translating those words verbatim would be an open declaration of hostilities!

Deputy general manager Wang Dongyang had no options,and said helplessly: “Do whatever Young Master Qi and Young Master Yun say.”

“If you don’t translate it,get out of here right now.” Qi Zhanji’s hostility surged as he said it through gritted teeth!

The young interpreter felt deeply wronged,and could only say carefully: “Mr. Qi says there’s no problem with having a drink,and that tomorrow’s concert can be arranged so that Miss Landor lip-syncs.”