Chapter 418: Queen Charlotte’s Ball

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Zhou Chao was lying on the sofa, playing with his phone when Lin Wu walked in from outside.

“Boss, Miles has already arrived with the tailcoat!”

“Let him bring it in.”

At this point, everyone had already returned to the hotel, and the incident with the pickpockets was long forgotten by Zhou Chao.

Shortly after, Miles arrived with a middle-aged man who looked like a tailor, carrying several tailcoats in his hands.

“Boss, this is London’s most famous top-tier private tailor, and also my friend, Joe Bach!”

“Hello!” Zhou Chao greeted Joe politely and shook his hand.

“Boss, because we’re a bit short on time, I’m not sure if these will fit perfectly, so 1 invited him over,” Miles explained as he handed the tailcoats to Zhou Chao.

“That should be fine!”

Zhou Chao took the tailcoats and walked into the bedroom.

In no time, Zhou Chao emerged wearing a white waistcoat, a white shirt, a white bow tie, and the tailcoat. He noticed that everyone’s mouths had dropped open, and it made him wonder if he had left his zipper open.

After a quick check, he found nothing amiss and asked, “What’s with those expressions? Your jaws are about to dislocate. Close them all!”

The stunned group quickly closed their mouths, and Joe approached Zhou Chao with excitement, scrutinizing him from head to toe.

“Perfect, it’s truly perfect, but it’s such a pity,”

Zhou Chao was puzzled and asked, “Master Joe, is there a problem?”

“No problem at all, it’s just that your physique is so perfect, as if it was tailor-made for clothing. I just regret not being able to create a custom suit for you!” Joe shook his head.

“Haha, what’s the fuss? You can measure my size now, and 1’11 be in London for a while. If you can finish it before I leave, great. Otherwise, you can leave it to Miles!”

“Really? Thank you! 1 will make the most perfect suit for you,” Joe responded with delight as he began measuring Zhou Chao’s body.

They quickly measured and recorded these measurements, and with a notebook in hand, Qin muttered to himself, “I’ve never seen such a perfect physique!”

After confirming the evening gown for the banquet, Zhou Chao had a brief chat with Joe to confirm his preferred style and color. He couldn’t wait to leave the hotel, not even taking the other tailcoats that had been chosen for him.

As he watched Joe walk away, Zhou Chao couldn’t help but smile and say, “He’s really an interesting person!”

“The rest of you, try on the tailcoats. If they fit, you’ll accompany me tonight. If not, wait outside,” Zhou Chao said as he walked away. Lin Wu, Todd, and Miles rushed into Zhou Chao’s bedroom.

Not long after, Lin Wu emerged looking smug, while Todd and Miles appeared dejected.

“Boss, you won’t believe how amazing these tailcoats are when you can wear them! It’s a different level!” As he spoke, he even shook Todd and Miles in front of him, watching Todd grind his teeth in frustration.

“Enough with the showing off. If you keep this up, you’ll stay with Todd and the others!”

“I agree!” Todd quickly chimed in.

“I second that!” Miles added, standing firmly by Todd’s side.

“Alright, 1 get it,” Lin Wu conceded, and his previously haughty demeanor quickly faded, with even his voice becoming quieter.

In the evening at six o’clock, Zhou Chao and his group departed from the hotel, heading towards the hotel where they had arranged to meet Abdullah.

The Ritz Hotel is located on London’s busiest street, and it is one of London’s most luxurious five-star hotels. Its opulent decoration style adds a touch of luxury to the hotel.

Upon exiting the car, Zhou Chao immediately spotted Abdullah in the hotel lobby’s lounge, engaged in conversation with a tall lady dressed in a white gown adorned with jewelry and a crown. She didn’t appear to be a hotel employee; rather, she seemed to be an attendee at the event.

“Abdullah!” Zhou Chao and Lin Wu approached.

Abdullah, who was in the middle of a conversation, turned to see them and stood up quickly.

“Zhou, you finally made it. I’ve been waiting here for half an hour!”

“I didn’t know 1 had to come so early. You know I’ve never attended this kind of event before, and I still don’t know what this party is about!”

“Ah, my mistake. This is the Charlotte Queen’s Ball hosted by the Eagle Country. It’s one of the two major European balls and can be described as a high-society charity gala. The attendees are the top-tier heirs of nobility from various countries, making it the most luxurious coming-of-age ceremony in all of Europe!”

Zhou Chao now understood the high caliber of this event, but he didn’t expect Abdullah to invite him.

“Is it appropriate for you to bring me along?”

“No problem. We are allowed to bring a friend or a female companion to the party.”

These words hit Lin Wu like a thunderbolt, and he looked disheartened.

Zhou Chao turned to him and patted his shoulder. “You go find Todd and the others for now.”

“Okay, boss!” Lin Wu nodded and walked outside, looking completely dejected.

As soon as he got in the car and explained the situation, he was met with mockery from Todd and Miles. Lin Wu could only lie down in the back seat, feeling defeated.

“Zhou, come, let me introduce you. This is Alice Seymour, the daughter of the Duke of Somerset!” Abdullah introduced the beautiful woman he had been chatting with earlier.

Alice was also very proactive and extended her delicate hand.

“Hello!”

“Hello!”

Zhou Chao hesitated for a moment, then shook her hand gently and let go.

“Let’s go; the party is about to start!” Abdullah said.

Alice led the way, and the three of them headed upstairs. Along the way, they saw many other debutantes dressed similarly to Alice.

Soon, the trio arrived at the venue, a magnificent hall that was already bustling with people in small groups, chatting away.

“Alice, where did you go? You made it hard for me to find you!” At this moment, a middle-aged man approached, dressed in a personally tailored evening suit adorned with crystal brooches, radiating charm.

“Father!” Alice respectfully called out.

“Abdullah, you’re here too. Who is this?” The Duke of Somerset looked at Zhou Chao with keen eyes.

“Duke, this is my friend, Zhou, from Huaxia. Don’t underestimate him!” Abdullah playfully remarked.

“Oh, quite handsome,” the Duke of Somerset nodded as he glanced at Zhou Chao and then turned his attention to Alice.

“Don’t wander off; the ceremony is about to begin!” The Duke of Somerset said before leaving.

“Zhou, 1 hope you don’t mind; my father is always straightforward,”

“No problem. The Duke was actually complimenting me earlier,” Zhou Chao replied with a faint smile.

Alice nodded and smiled, then led both of them to find a seat closer to the front.

The three of them began chatting, but the party soon commenced.

Noble debutantes from various countries took to the stage to showcase their etiquette and unique family traditions to the attendees.

Each one of them was indeed a rare beauty, and dressed in their pure white robes, Abdullah by Zhou Chao’s side was already captivated.

Once all the noble debutantes had performed, the venue started the selection for the “Debutante of the Year.” Without question, Alice became the Debutante of the Year at the Charlotte Queen’s Ball.

The staff rolled out a cake around two meters tall. Alice took a cake knife and started cutting it. Thunderous applause erupted.

Shortly after, Zhou Chao and Abdullah received a slice of cake. Zhou Chao tasted it, and it was indeed excellently made.

After enjoying the cake, music filled the hall, and Alice chose Abdullah as her dance partner, leading him to the stage to dance.

Meanwhile, Zhou Chao began searching for delicious food, holding a cocktail. He sampled various dishes, even politely declining dance invitations from some notable ladies.

During the evening, Zhou Chao noticed several top-tier Huaxia socialites, but he didn’t approach them since they weren’t acquainted. He just passed by them, noticing a hint of difference in their eyes.

“The cuisine at the banquet is to your liking?” Zhou Chao was in the middle of savoring a specially prepared beef dish when a deep voice came from behind him.

He turned around to find the Duke of Somerset standing there.

“Yes, it’s quite good. The chef’s skills are at least on par with a Michelin two-star chef,” Zhou Chao replied. He never held back compliments when they were due, especially when the food was genuinely delicious.

“Good to hear. Enjoy your meal,” the Duke of Somerset said before leaving.

Zhou Chao was a bit puzzled. The Duke had come and gone so quickly, and Zhou Chao couldn’t quite figure out his purpose.

After thinking for a while, Zhou Chao shrugged and continued his culinary exploration.

When Zhou Chao was about seven or eight points full, Abdullah finally found him with a smile on his face.

“Zhou, why don’t you go chat with one of the noble debutantes about life?”

“I’m a married man; you shouldn’t corrupt me!”

Zhou Chao’s words reminded Abdullah of the beautiful woman who often accompanied Zhou Chao on Lanai Island.

“What a pity. With your handsome appearance and perfect physique, I wonder how many people you could mesmerize,” Abdullah said, with a hint of envy in his eyes.

Time flew by, and it was already io o’clock in the evening, signaling the end of the party. During the event, Alice and Zhou Chao exchanged phone numbers. Zhou Chao didn’t think much of it, as he could tell that Abdullah and Alice had a mutual interest.

When Zhou Chao left the hotel, he found that Lin Wu and the others were already asleep in the car.

“Knock, knock!” He gently tapped on the window, and they woke up instantly. Seeing it was Zhou Chao, they quickly opened the door and got out of the car.

“Let’s go back to the hotel and get some rest,” Zhou Chao suggested as he got into the car.

Once they returned to the hotel, Zhou Chao instructed everyone to go to their respective rooms to rest. He went back to his own room, checked the items he had signed for, took a few pictures of the scepter, crown, and two masterpieces, and sent them in encrypted form to Xiao Yang in Huaxia.

After completing these tasks, he set his phone to silent mode, prepared for bed, and went to sleep..