The Liang family was a minor family in the capital. Their reason for opposing Liang Si Shen's father's marriage to her capitalist mother was to avoid dragging the family into trouble.
The black membership card Liang Fan held was only obtained after his grandfather personally approached a leader's son, who reluctantly agreed to issue one.
When he carefully pulled it out of his inner pocket, it instantly aroused envy in Xiao Ran and Li Li.
Compared to Liang Fan, Xiao Ran and Li Li could only be considered ordinary officials' children.
"Little Seven, come, brother will take you to see the world today."
Although Liang Fan exuded an air of confidence, behaving like a wealthy scion, he couldn't help but bend his waist and bow slightly when he actually stepped into the Yanjing Club.
He barely managed to find a table near the corner and sat down.
"Big Brother Liang, why don't we go to a private room upstairs?"
Liang Si Shen felt uncomfortable sitting in the hall, lacking privacy and with such an inconvenient position. The view was also poor.
"Little Seven, you're not part of our circle, you wouldn't understand. The private rooms upstairs in the Yanjing Club are reserved for the top echelon of privileged children.
We're not qualified.
Besides, even the seats in the hall downstairs have their own significance. You can't just sit anywhere."
Liang Si Shen, having returned from studying abroad, couldn't comprehend Liang Fan's explanation.
A mere seat, with so much fuss?
"Little Seven, look over there. That guy's grandpa was the former Northwest Regional Committee Secretary of the Northwest Bureau…"
"And that one is even more impressive. His grandpa was awarded the rank of Lieutenant General in 1955…"
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After listening to Liang Fan's introductions, Liang Si Shen realized that the elders of this group were all familiar figures.
Some names even appeared in her textbooks.
This is the most exclusive private club in Beijing?
Though shocked, Liang Si Shen felt a tinge of disdain.
Perhaps inheriting her mother's capitalist upbringing, she preferred those who strived and fought for their own achievements.
The people she saw now were all living off their parents' past glory.
Like Liang Fan, all of them were good-for-nothings.
Her curiosity dissipated, leaving a sense of boredom.
"Wow! Isn't that Hu Chang Heng from the Hu family?"
"Hu Chang Heng doesn't even qualify for a private room upstairs?"
Unlike Liang Si Shen, Xiao Ran and Li Li were like country bumpkins touring a grand garden upon entering the Yanjing Club.
Especially seeing Hu Chang Heng, a legendary figure among the top privileged children, they couldn't hide their excitement and their voices unconsciously rose in pitch.
"First time here, right? Hu Mi is approachable. He likes to sit in the hall. You don't get it, do you?"
A passerby, noticing their unfamiliar faces, offered an unsolicited explanation.
"Hu Mi... who is he?"
Liang Si Shen was curious. Why would someone have such a name?
"Hu Chang Heng, he is the secretary of the West Garden Secretariat.
Whether in work or personal life, he prefers being addressed as Hu Mi."
The West Garden Secretariat…
For the first time, a look of shock appeared on Liang Si Shen's face.
Perhaps noticing Liang Si Shen's beauty, the passerby brought over a chair and sat down uninvited.
"You guys are in luck today. You'll see the true elite of Beijing soon."
Upon hearing this, Liang Fan's eyes lit up with anticipation.
"Who? Is there anyone more influential than Hu Chang Heng?"
"Hu Chang Heng is nothing…
Heh, compared to that guy, Hu Mi is a step below."
Seeing Liang Si Shen's curious gaze, the passerby stopped withholding the information.
"Sha Bao Yu…"
"Sha Bao Yu, the name sounds familiar."
The passerby's eyes revealed his disdain without any effort.
"You don't even know Sha Bao Yu, the top scion of Beijing, how did you even get this membership card?"
Instead of being angry at the blatant disrespect, Liang Fan and the others felt as if they had just heard an incredible secret. They bombarded him with questions.
"You know the old Sha family in Beijing, right?"
"The one whose ancestor was granted the name Rui Jin by the Emperor?"
"You're getting somewhere. My Bao Yu brother is the direct grandson, you understand now?"
Some things didn't need to be explained too explicitly.
However, no one noticed the dazed look on Liang Si Shen's beautiful face.
Her mind suddenly recalled the young man on the train.
He also called himself Sha Bao Yu. Could they be the same person?
"Where is Sha Bao Yu then?"
Overwhelmed with excitement, Liang Si Shen quickly asked.
"He's not like Hu Mi who likes to show off. He's definitely upstairs in the private room."
"But if you really want to see my Bao Yu brother's style, just sit here and wait patiently."
They waited, and they waited. They waited until the night was half gone and the Yanjing Club closed, yet they didn't see Sha Bao Yu coming down from the private room.
These pampered young masters loved to save face. To prevent Liang Si Shen, a beautiful lady, from thinking he was exaggerating, the 纨绔子弟忍不住 revealed another piece of information.
"Bao Yu brother is holding a feast at the Yanjing Club in a few days. Open invitation. You can come and see him then."
【对不起】