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Chapter 265
Chapter 265 - Preparing a Celebration Banquet
So, he decided to stay at home for a few days until things quieted down.
During that time, a recruitment officer from Jiangbei University got wind of the news and made a special trip to meet Jiang Hao.
They regarded Jiang Hao with high esteem.
Jiang Hao was like a golden billboard. His addition to their school would be a huge boon for their future recruitment efforts!
The president of Jiangbei University even made a promise that they would offer benefits comparable to those of prestigious universities like Shui Mu and Tianhua.
They offered to waive three years of tuition and provide various other rewards!
Tianhe Second High School and Tianhee City also presented Jiang Hao with numerous accolades.
While Jiang Hao wasn't particularly concerned about these rewards, he acknowledged that having them was better than not.
And so, a few days went by. The fervor surrounding Jiang Hao, the top college entrance exam scorer, had somewhat subsided, and he was getting ready to throw a celebration banquet for himself.
Actually, this was also what Jiang's father and mother wanted. After all, one only gets such an opportunity once in a lifetime.
Moreover, coming from a rural background, Jiang’s parents were quite enthusiastic about these events.
In the countryside, it was common for families to throw a big celebration even for a child who passed a second-tier college entrance exam, let alone for a top scholar like Jiang Hao!
Subsequently, Jiang Hao got in touch with his Fourth Uncle to set a date, and then Jiang’s father went to pick up the grandparents and the rest of the family.
Jiang Hao also notified his uncle's family, while his mother took on the task of welcoming them.
As for Jiang Hao's uncle who was in business in the neighboring city, Jiang Hao initially didn't want to inform him.
But after some thought, he decided that since they were family, it was better to extend the invitation.
Whether his uncle would attend was not for him to worry about.
Once the family arrangements were in place, Jiang Hao planned to personally invite Xue Zixi.
He also needed to inform her since he intended to borrow the kitchen of the Heavenly-Mansion Tavern for the event, and it was only proper to visit her in person.
……
At the Heavenly-Mansion Tavern, in an office on the top floor.
“Miss Xue, I sincerely hope you can make it the day after tomorrow!”
Jiang Hao said with a smile.
“Absolutely, without a doubt!”
“Mr. Jiang, you're too kind. A phone call would have sufficed; there was no need for you to come all this way!”
Xue Zixi responded with courtesy.
The two exchanged pleasantries when suddenly, a commotion outside the door interrupted them.
“Sir, you cannot enter. Our Miss Xue is currently with a guest!”
“Move aside! If you don't, I'll make sure Xixi fires you!”
“Sir, please, you can't—”
……
At that moment, Xue Zixi's brow furrowed, and her face soured.
“Little Liu, let him in!”
At Xue Zixi's command, the door swung open.
“Xixi, at last, you've agreed to see me!”
A young man in a suit with a flashy hairstyle swaggered in.
He was doused in an overpowering cologne and clutched a bouquet of fiery red roses as he made his entrance.
He entered with a smug grin, licking his lips.
But the moment he laid eyes on Jiang Hao seated across from Xue Zixi, he paused, and his expression chilled.
He glared at Jiang Hao and demanded coldly,
“Who are you?”
Jiang Hao glanced back at the man as if he were looking at a fool and simply ignored him.
This snazzy man's temper flared at Jiang Hao's dismissive attitude.
He had never been treated with such disrespect.
He pointed at Jiang Hao and turned his serious gaze to Xue Zixi.
“Xixi, who is this guy?”
Xue Zixi looked back at him, her face a mask of displeasure.
“Jia Renyi, how many times do I have to tell you not to come looking for me? And remember to call me Xue Zixi, okay?”
“Lastly, I expect you to apologize to Mr. Jiang right now. However—”