He Qing accompanied Xu Ke as they made a few rounds at the banquet. Those who previously showed little interest in Xu Ke now swarmed around him like bees to nectar, with smiles blossoming on their faces like flowers in full bloom.
No one dared to underestimate Xu Ke any longer. Regardless of their private thoughts, the way they looked at Xu Ke made him feel above it all, especially if it was one's first encounter with such a circle.
Xu Ke could easily gauge their thoughts at a glance, knowing well that even though they secretly looked down on him, they had no choice but to feign deference because of the He Family, feeling quite stifled.
While they felt stifled, Xu Ke found himself in high spirits.
With He Qing leading him around, Xu Ke collected business cards from many people, each promising to support his venture at the Sainthill.
