In front of the bamboo forest, a row of luxurious cars was parked. Ordinary cars would not even dare to show their faces, let alone compete with these cars. Among them were ordinary cars, but each of them displayed prestigious and grand license plates. Placed in the center, it was a challenge for anyone to dare to collide with them! Barrett Walker and the students of Class Three in the senior year sat in a distant corner. This gathering was supposed to be a social event, but it had completely turned into a place for the wealthy students of Jazz High School to show off their wealth and connections. Even more unfortunate was the fact that only one class from Twenty-One Public High School had attended, which was quite embarrassing.
"Let's just sit here and have a good meal! After eating, we can go somewhere else to have fun! There's no point in staying here," Peter said as he stood up. This final gathering was supposed to be a time for everyone to share their thoughts and enjoy themselves, but it turned out to be quite suffocating for them.
"Yes! We've paid, let's eat and then go somewhere else!" The others had completely lost interest in having fun and were just sitting at the table waiting for the food to arrive.
"Philip, what's going on with these people?" In the grand hall of the bamboo forest, which was decorated in a magnificent and elegant manner, a group of Jazz High School youths were discussing various important matters. From a distance, they looked towards the group from Class Three in the senior year, who were causing a commotion in the corner.
"Oh, nothing much. These country bumpkins wanted to come and broaden their horizons, so I brought them here," Philip said, raising the high glass in his hand. The wine in the glass was crimson, like fresh blood. This homemade wine from the bamboo forest was famous far and wide. The so-called discount price for the students from public high schools was still considered exorbitant.
"I heard that the grandson of the Speaker of the Senate, Daven Green, is also coming, is that true?" Philip asked the person next to him.
"Yes! And it's all thanks to the influence of our leader, Mr. Smith. When he makes a move, few people in the federation dare to disagree. But I heard that Benny Durant won't be able to make it. It's for the best, he's too arrogant. I heard he was disabled by someone!"
"Where did you hear this from? Is the information accurate?"
"I wouldn't lie to you. My father personally told me this. The Durant family is not very capable, yet they are quite arrogant. This time, they were crippled and can't even make a sound."
"Isn't there still two of them, Greg and Kim? They have the potential to be arrogant, don't they?"
"Compared to the Smith, Green, Rothschild, and Terrence families, they don't stand a chance! At this grand event, the legitimate disciples of these major families will be participating. The Durant family is nothing but trash!"
"You seem to have forgotten about the two biggest families in the federation, the Walker and Rockefeller families?"
"Hmph! The Walker family is a fifteen-year-old prodigy, and he's already earned the title of one of the ten outstanding youth of the federation. As for the Rockefeller family, I heard they have a playboy who didn't attend Jazz High School and instead went to a public high school, all for a woman. He's really pathetic!"
"Who says he's a playboy? The other day at the Uvula Mountain bend race, it's said that he left the car god Becky in the dust, without even seeing the tail lights of her car. You all know Uvula Mountain, right? It's full of graves and has no street lights, with sharp bends. Just think, after getting familiar with it just once, he passed Becky. What kind of concept is that?"
"Hehe! Speaking of the Uvula Mountain bend race, I just learned a major news. It's like the sniper god in the Second World War! He's also a god?"
"What news!" As soon as they heard the name "sniper god," everyone was excited. Nowadays, not having skills was a shameful thing, especially for the children of these major families. The sniper god was either looked down upon or fanatically worshipped. However, the sniper god was very mysterious, which made people in the federation even more curious. Information about him was kept at the highest level, and although he always had news about him, he still disappointed the audience. But this didn't diminish their expectations for him, only buried them in their hearts, waiting for the sniper god to make a real appearance.
Seeing that the topic he brought up was being enthusiastically received, the man felt a sense of superiority and satisfaction, and then leisurely said, "The day before the familiarization race, I don't know which god drove a car down from halfway up the mountain. He passed through all the checkpoints and left all the modified cars and top racing cars behind. The car god Becky wanted to intercept him on the bend, but unexpectedly, he overtook her on the bend. It was truly a miraculous feat! The most amazing part was yet to come. When the people at the foot of the mountain tried to stop him, you all know that there's a section with five lanes and five cars were parked to block the road, with people standing on both sides. How do you think he got through?"
"How did he get through?"
"Didn't pass out, did he?" This person joked and laughed. One could imagine how daring it was for someone driving a car to confront these people head-on. After being stopped, his fate would be quite miserable.
The man looked at the joker as if he were an idiot, stopped speaking, and suddenly everyone glared at him. He had no choice but to leave with a sullen face, but he still stretched his ears, wanting to hear just how amazing this person really was, to be able to escape from such a situation.
"He didn't slow down at all. He went straight towards the five cars. How impressive is that?"
"Ah! That's not possible! That's simply seeking death!"
"Wrong! Wrong! Wrong..." He said several times in a row before continuing, "I don't know what method he used, but when the car was about to crash, it suddenly lifted up. Just think about how fast that speed was, yet he dared to lift the car. He must be driving a different kind of car. It was truly remarkable! It left a group of people dumbfounded!" In the end, he laughed heartily, as if he had become the car god, experiencing the thrills and excitement, as well as the pride of suppressing that group of people under his car. He was about to climax.
The group of people kept recalling the scene of the car passing by, with only half the car visible. At high speeds, it would require tremendous control. The male hormones of the group of people were rising, and they eagerly asked, "Did they find out who he was?"
"They did. The car belongs to the crew of 'A Chinese Ghost Story,' and there's a photo of him in ancient costume. He looks quite spirited. Can you guess who was in the car with him?"
"I'm telling you, you can't keep us in suspense. Just tell us already!"
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"Okay, I'll tell you. It's none other than the genius beauty Monica, the pride of the Rothschild family. The clue ends here, so we only have her photo. We can't find out who exactly he is, but anyone who can get to Monica Rothschild is definitely not simple!"
The group of people discussed enthusiastically, completely disregarding the students from Class Three, who they considered to be mere spectators. But this group of spectators didn't dare to show any dissatisfaction, as their families were wealthy and influential. Seeing that the students from Jazz High School were almost all present, Philip called the manager of the restaurant. The manager was a middle-aged man in his forties, who looked quite refined. But to become the manager of the bamboo forest restaurant, his background must have been remarkable.
"Oh, Manager Maclennan, these are all my classmates. How can you neglect to entertain them? Look at how they've been left out. After dinner, don't rush to leave! There's also a dance party, and if anyone is interested, they can go up and sing a song. We'll even select the top ten singers. In any case, don't worry about the money. Even if you worked for ten lifetimes, you still wouldn't be able to afford this meal. So don't worry about it, just enjoy yourselves. I'll cover the cost of this meal," Phil Jones said to the students from Class Three, along with Philip and a group of close friends, as they walked to a remote corner.
Barrett Walker looked at the lively and noisy crowd in the distance, searching for the figures of Baron and Danny, but he didn't find them. Listening to Phil Jones' sarcasm, he never expected these people to have such thick skin. He didn't feel like taking them down a notch again. However, the rest of the people were not as calm as Barrett Walker. As they listened to Phil Jones' seemingly well-intentioned but actually sarcastic words, their faces turned red with embarrassment. But it was still a fact that even after inquiring about the so-called discount, the price was still considered exorbitant for them.
"Oops! My apologies for arriving late, my brother. I shall punish myself with three cups first!" As the idle sons and daughters played around with the commoners, the onlookers observed coldly. Although it was rather vulgar, it served as an appetizer before the meal, adjusting one's appetite. Upon Danny and Baron's entrance, Baron's loud and bold words immediately drew the attention of the crowd. How could he be so loud and rude, lacking any sense of decorum? Could he really be a friend of these commoners?
As Danny and Baron were met with strange gazes from the crowd, Danny remained unfazed, while Baron looked perplexed at his attire. He had specifically chosen a luxurious but understated black suit, with a hint of Tang dynasty style, top-notch fashion design, the most comfortable fabric, not overly ostentatious. Even the car he had parked far away, walking towards the courtyard, made them realize something seemed amiss.
Baron may not be recognized by many at the prestigious high school, but Danny was different. He was a rarity in terms of academic achievements, being the grandson of Oba Terence, one of the most influential members of the elite.
"Hey, Danny, what should we do if someone dares to harm our brothers?" Baron looked at Phil Jones and his companions standing in the corner with their drinks, while their classmates, who usually looked down on them, had blood rushing to their faces, looking extremely unsightly. They immediately pulled Danny Terence and headed towards the corner, as it seemed impossible to stay inconspicuous in front of these idle sons and daughters.
As Baron and Danny walked towards the corner, the idle sons and daughters began to form an answer in their minds. Why would a stranger like Baron dare to be so arrogant in front of them? It turned out they were involved romantically. If it were their own women, they would have to teach them a lesson.
Unaware of the misunderstanding caused by his actions, Baron sat down in front of Phil Jones, and with his head held high, he said to Phil Jones and the manager, Markolen, "Is this how you welcome my friend?"
The manager knew he was in for trouble as soon as he saw Baron. This young sir was not easy to handle. This bamboo forest was also part of the Rockefeller family's estate, and he knew Baron very well. He quickly stepped forward and said, not humbly or arrogantly, "Our motto at the Bamboo Forest is that once you enter, the customer is God. We will not miss anything that should be done. Please rest assured!"
"Very well, go ahead then," Danny said as he sat down next to Barrett Walker, casually giving instructions.
"Hey, I'm not done yet! Why are you in such a hurry? Also, get rid of these annoying flies. They're buzzing around my ears and it's really annoying. I can't eat my food!" Watching Markolen, the manager, flee in embarrassment, Baron called him back and waved his hand towards Phil Jones and his group.
"Of course!" The manager felt relieved that he wasn't told to chase them out. If he did, it would have caused a lot of trouble and damaged the reputation of the Bamboo Forest.
The expressions on Phil Jones and his group's faces were extremely unsightly. They were being publicly humiliated. However, they had no choice but to leave, becoming the laughingstock.
After dinner, the gathering truly began as the group took the elevator down to the underground. Looking at the luxurious scene, it was even more extravagant than an ancient palace. With various gambling tables, stages, and private rooms, the entertainment options here were endless. The Bamboo Forest was like a paradise on earth, serene on the outside, but filled with debauchery inside. In this twisted society, such places filled the void created by the oppression of the end times.
As long as you had money, power, or influence, you could enjoy any type of beauty here, including the finest celebrities from around the world. Of course, it wasn't limited to gender. Therefore, the visitors were mostly high-ranking officials, tycoons, and a rare few elite warriors, as well as free hunters.
For the students from Public High School 21, it felt as if a country bumpkin had entered a magnificent palace. Comparing this luxury to their own living conditions, it filled them with a sense of inferiority.
"Hmph! If it wasn't for Danny looking out for him, I'd have beaten him to a pulp with a group of strong men!" Watching Baron scan the surroundings, Phil Jones and his group's resentment grew, categorizing Baron as a pauper.
"Ladies and gentlemen! We finally gathered here today, and it may be possible that we will go our separate ways in the future. Let's find something we can do together to celebrate! How about some dancing!" Davin Green arrived late, always followed by a sycophant, but what surprised everyone the most was the elegant beauty by his side. She wore a luxurious evening gown that accentuated her graceful figure, with light makeup making her very beautiful. The most astonishing thing for the students of Public High School 21 was that she was none other than the school's beauty, Jenny Antell.
The astonishment in everyone's hearts was palpable. She was like a phoenix rising from the ashes, transforming from a cinderella into a rich and beautiful woman. After being dressed up, she was just as stunning as the biggest celebrities, making the students of Public High School 21 even more uncomfortable.
Baron whispered to Barrett Walker, "How about it! Any regrets? If you don't want to dance, I can ruin this."
"No! It's rare to have such a happy occasion. Let him show off!" Barrett Walker looked at Jenny Antell by Davin Green's side, feeling genuinely amazed. The two of them seemed like a match made in heaven, but Barrett Walker was not jealous; he was worried. The tremendous force of history seemed to be once again overwhelming them, and he was concerned that tragedy would repeat itself.
"You really should have answered our calls and changed into something better!" Danny looked at Barrett Walker's ordinary clothes and the idle sons and daughters from the prestigious high school, feeling somewhat annoyed.
"Alright, you can stop worrying about it. I'll make a bet with you! I can find a beautiful dance partner in just this outfit and outshine all of them." Sitting in the corner, watching the handsome and wealthy men flaunt their wealth on the dance floor, Barrett Walker knew his friends didn't want to leave him to go dance. He said with a smile.
"Alright, let's make that bet!" Baron couldn't wait to find a woman. His eyes were fixed on the dance floor, and his male hormones were rising.
"Count me in!" Danny, looking at Baron's impatience, remained calm and collected as he stood up and adjusted his suit.
Compared to the attire of the three, Barrett Walker's low-grade clothes were simply inadequate. However, he was confident because he had noticed the two sisters he had helped earlier. They had changed into white long dresses, resembling princesses from a fairy tale. The younger sister remained demure, but the elder sister was still assertive, continuously eating the food on the table and rudely rejecting the advances of the handsome and wealthy men. Eventually, she became annoyed and started cursing, but their beauty still attracted the attention of some persistent wealthy men, becoming a striking and captivating sight. Barrett Walker believed that with the previous favor he had done for them, he should be able to ask for their help.