Empress Of The Lost Kingdom - Chapter 178

“As we proceed towards the last and final award of tonight, we would like to inform that the gala will be starting with the customary ball dance with the winners,” The host enthusiastically notified the audience,

The customary ball dance was the main high light of the evening. It was an event held to improve the cooperation and harmony in the business world.

“To announce the title winner of the Business man of the year, I would like to invite, Wen Shen Yi, the minister of commerce and trade,”

A well dignified man in his early fifties showed up at the dais with a pleasant smile and greeted the audience.

“As the minister of commerce and trade of C country it give me an immense pleasure to inform you all that, with the collaborative effort of every single businessmen in the country, we are continuing to maintain high GDP rate. I take this opportunity to express of heartfelt gratitude to everyone and let’s work hard to lead our nation into greatness, Thank you,” He concluded his words and read out the results,

“Businessman of the year 20XX, Lee Tae Yang, the CEO of Lee corporations,”

The crowd went silent for a moment,

“CEO of Lee corporations?”

“Oh good lord no one has ever seen in him in person. Is he really coming to get the award?”

Li Juan who was lost in her own world, raised her eyes and searched for Lee Tae Yang in the crowd. Earlier when she called Lee Tae Yang to inquire whether he is attending the event or not, he informed her that, he will be a bit late,

While the anxious crowd was waiting to meet the renowned CEO of Lee Corporations, the bright spotlight fell on the man who was sitting on a lonely corner,

“Boss, please,” Chen Da Meng urged his boss who was not bothered to collect the award,

Once the man was spotted the crowd followed the direction of the light and gawked in astonishment,

Lee Tae Yang rose into his feet, gaining attention from everyone due to his majestic towering figure.

The man wore a neat black tuxedo. Even without any expression on him, he exuded the prestige of a true leader. He was very handsome as if he was God’s most meticulously sculpted work, however, his invincible emperor like aura over powered his good looks.

As the man walked along the aisle, the spot light followed him closely.

“Oh my God, he is so handsome,”

“He is the CEO of Lee Corporations, but he looks so young…I am falling for him,”

The woman in the crowd expressed their views shamelessly,

Lee Tae Yang walked up the stage and received the award,

The female host who was mesmerized by the man standing on the stage as a mighty emperor who own the entire place under his command, shrieked in joy as he approached the microphone to render his acceptance speech.

“Good evening everyone,” He greeted everyone in his deep husky voice,

“Thanks for choosing me for this title. I would like to share this moment of Joy with everyone in Lee Corporations. Without their immense support and hard work, I won’t be able to achieve this..Thank you, everyone and let’s look forward for an extra ordinary new year,” He quickly concluded his words and turned to leave,

“Is that it? It must be the shortest acceptance speech in the history of the award ceremony,”

“Man!!!! Even if I am dead, I would jolt awake if I hear his voice,”

Various comments floated in the air,

“CEO Lee, please don’t leave, we have few questions for you,” The event hosts enthusiastically stopped Lee Tae Yang from leaving the stage,

“For the last six years, Lee corporations has been continuously won the awards in various categories, but it is the first time you are here in person to accept the award. Can you explain why you refused to attend the ceremony all these years?”

“The person who would like to see me in this dais has finally decided to show up for the ceremony,” His lips curled into a faint smile,

“What!! Does it mean that CEO Lee already has a girlfriend?” The female host wiped her invisible tears and faced the women in audience, “It seems like we don’t stand a chance today,”

Lee Tae Yang didn’t answer the question and left the stage after bowing,

Once the award distribution was finished the guests were led to the ball room, for the customary dance session,

“This is crazy. There is no way Li Juan would become the young miss of the Bai family,” Xie Long sneered as he looked at Li Juan standing regally, in the crowd. Few of the young men from wealthy families trying to approach her, however she was highly guarded by Bai Yu and the assistants of Bai Mo.

“She used to be a street rat,”

“Yaaa, cut it off,” Ye LIng stopped him, “How can you call her like that?”

“She must have sucked up to brother Jun, other than that I don’t understand how will a girl like her ended up in Bai family,” Mo Yan said in disgust,

“Rather than spewing non-sense why don’t you go and clarify in person?” Ye Ling who got furious upon hearing their words challenged,

“Oh then, lets go and find out by ourselves,” Xie Long who accepted the challenge and dragged them towards Zhang Zhi Jun who was talking to some delegates,

“Bro Jun, long time no see,”

“Ahha all of you are here together,” Zhang Zhi Jun smiled with an amicable face. Since five of them were busy with their life, they rarely had opportunities meet as a group.

“Yes, yes, it feels like old times,” Min Zhe added, “Bro Jun, it was an absolute surprise,”

“We know that you are a rich brat, but we never expected that you are the eldest young master of Bai Corporations,” Xie Long said with a surprised face and pointed at Ye Wu Fan who remained silent, “And this fellow, he didn’t even spoke a single word about your true identity,”

“I never want to ride on the tail of my surname,” Zhang Zhi Jun said half jokingly,

Though it was an indirect comment to him, since they were “friends,” Xie Long ignored his comment and went on talking,

“Why don’t you introduce your siblings to us?”

“Oh sure, please come,” Zhang Zhi Jun led them to the Li Juan,”These are my friends,”

“This is Bai Yu, my brother and Bai Yue Ling, my uncles daughter,”

“Oh she is your cousin. But if we look at three of you together, you do look similar to each other,” Xie Long shared his opinion, “Don’t you think so?”

“Miss Bai, looks like someone we know,” Mo Yan said with a fake smile,

“Really?” Bai Yu exclaimed,

“She look a poor girl from our high school, Wu Fan, do you remember the girl who crashed into your party last time?”

Ye Wu Fan looked at Zhang Zhi Jun and Li Juan with a worried face.

He clearly understood Mo Yan and Xie Long was preparing to throw dirt over the girl who stood with an indifferent expression,

“There is someone who looks like you, her name is Li Juan,”

Even before they could say something, Lee Tae Yang’s towering figure approached the group,

“Bro Tae Yang,” Bai Yu who saw the familiar face, smiled cheerfully, “Congratulations brother,”

“I must congratulate you guys too, directors of Bai Corporations,” He said and shook hands with Zhang Zhi Jun, “I came late and missed your opening song, really sorry Zhi Jun,”

“Ahh…No wonder I didn’t see you when we reached,” Zhang Zhi Jun ignored others and replied, “Are you attending the ball?”

“Hmm,” He nodded in agreement and turned to face Li Juan, who remained mesmerized by him.

Lee Tae Yang took a gentlemanly bow and extended his arm towards her.

“Would you like you to join me at the dance floor?”

The corners of Li Juan’s lips perched into a ravishing smile as she placed her hands on the man’s wide palm,

The slow and regal music started fill the hall as Lee Tae Yang led his woman to the center of the dancing floor, leaving a bunch of startled men behind,

“Do you know him?” Xie Long who was puzzled by their conversation with the man who won the business man of the year title asked Zhang Zhi Jun,

“Yes, he is our family friend and my sister’s best friend,” Bai Yu answered for his brother and looked at the couple who has become the center of attraction of the night.

Lee Tae Yang gently placed his hand on Li Juan’s waist and started to move along with the music,

Under the admiring eyes of the audience, the man in black suit was fitting to the woman who wore an extremely beautiful black gown, as if they were a couple.

No one could believe it,

Two equally charismatic people with strong imposing aura complemented each other, giving off the vibe of a couple made for each other.

“So, director Bai, you didn’t tell me?” He asked her with a wide smile,

“I only got to know a few minutes ago,”

“Anyway, congratulations, my Queen,”

“Congratulations to you too, finally his majesty has decided to bestow us with his charming face,” She let out a chuckle,

“So I guess you are not coming home tonight?” He inquired and turned her body,

“Hmm, I will probably crash into first brother’s house,”

“What if Bai family gets to know that their queen is a tenant in someone else’s house?” He whispered in her ears, sending goosebumps on to Li Juan’s body.

“They will get me a new place,” She sulked, “So why..

“Excuse me madam, can I have a moment with CEO Lee?” Chen Da Meng approached them with an apologetic face,

“Sure,” Li Juan warmly smiled and let her loose from his arms,

However, Lee Tae Yang raised Li Juan’s arm and placed on a kiss on the back of her palm before releasing her,

“I will wait for you,”

“You don’t have to wait any longer,” She said with sparkling eyes as she walked away from him,

“You kissed me and from now on, I am yours,”