Demons Beside You

Chapter 399: Inviting Friends

The next day, Chen Zhao and Fali went to different places.

Fali went to the Coastal Rescue Team to invite her friends and colleagues.

On the other hand, Chen Zhao invited his friends: David and Kate, Leonardo, Bant and his family, Ethan, Caprice, Vincent, Dell and Faith, Risfar and his family, Rasfa, Zola, Daniel, Manny, Steven, Wright, Normans and Mr. Doman, Eveleigh, Sienna, Chris, Cheryl and Rufford.

He had to invite all of them. Whether they could attend the party or not, he had to display his sincerity.

Chen Zhao created a name list to see if he had missed anyone out.

Right, Deon Slote, and his daughter Azina…

Deon had helped him to get this very piece of land. After all, Deon was the mayor back then.

Regardless of how the other people in the town thought about him, Chen Zhao did not have a bad impression of Deon.

“Ethan, I’ve just moved to my new house. I’ll be organizing a party. Remember to come with Auntie Li.”

“Sure, I’ll be there.”

“Remember to bring a present.”

“The signal is bad… What did you say?”

…

“David, I’ve moved. I’m having a party tonight.”

“Okay, I’ll definitely go.”

“Remember to tell Kate about it.”

…

“Leonardo…”

“Okay…”

…

“Rasfa…”

“I’m sorry, Chen, but I’m on holiday.”

“Alright.”

“But I think Zola, Daniel and Manny will be there.”

“Sure.”

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“Steven…”

“Chen, I’m inspecting the filming locations, so I can’t attend the party. I’m sorry.”

“Don’t worry. Also, remember to tell me when you start filming.”

“Of course.”

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“Rufford…”

“Chen, I’m in a closed-door training.”

“Got it.”

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“Mr. Doman…”

“Chen, I’m in the UK right now. I’ll ask Normans to go. Congrats anyway.”

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“Caprice…”

“That old asshole’s going, so I won’t go, but still, congratulations.”

…

Most people could attend the party. Clearly, Chen Zhao thought that the more, the merrier.

Nevertheless, to those who could not come, Chen Zhao expressed his regrets and understanding.

Nobody had to leave their work just for his party.

Moreover, some people really could not make it to his party in time.

At the moment, Chen Zhao had a name not on the list: Yafen. He was reluctant to invite her.

Although they had no official relationship, there had still been some emotion between them.

In the end, Chen Zhao still decided to call Yafen.

“Yafen, I’ve moved to my new house. I’m holding a party. Are you coming?”

“Congrats, Chen, of course I’ll be there.”

Yafen agreed. Actually, she was a very clever person. Chen Zhao had helped her a few times, so she was also willing to attend his party.

…

“Chen, I have eight friends here.” Fali called Chen Zhao.

“Got it.”

“We need to prepare sufficient food. I don’t want to run out of food at night.”

Chen Zhao gave Fali a positive reply.

He indeed had to take note of this. Although they were all friends, it was a party, so it was important for everyone to feel happy and satisfied.

Chen Zhao first went to buy a truck. Instead of spending time to make his choice, he bought a random small truck.

Like what Fali had said, both the RV and the sports car were not suitable for shopping.

The small truck cost less than ten thousand dollars, but it would be really useful.

Then, Chen Zhao went shopping. However, he could not find huge beef pieces in the supermarket.

When he was in Sacramento, he could easily find entire beef thighs in the supermarket.

Chen Zhao thought of Reya. “Hey, Reya.”

“What?”

“Are the cattle in your ranch for sale?”

“You’re going to raise cattle?”

“No, I need beef, so I would like to purchase a cow. A slaughtered cow, of course.”

“We do not sell them one by one,” Reya rejected directly. “Wait… Are you holding a party?”

“Yes, I’ve just moved. I’m expecting a large number of guests.”

“Tell you what, I can offer you a cow, but you need to let Rena and I attend the party too.”

Chen Zhao was stunned. They were not even friends.

In fact, there had even been conflicts between them. Why would Rena and Reya come to his party?

“Of course, I’m honored to have you.”

“Alright, give me your new address.”

Because it was a party, Chen Zhao would not have enough time to prepare it all by himself.

Hence he called David and Leonardo again and asked for their help.

Soon, Rena and Reya arrived.

They even had many bodyguards behind them, some of which Chen Zhao found familiar.

Those few bodyguards ignored Chen Zhao completely. To be honest, their encounter with Chen Zhao that day had left such a deep impression.

“Chen, are they your enemies?”

“Fought once.”

“Why didn’t you call us?”

“Go away, why do you want to be in everything?” Chen Zhao rolled his eyes. “Go and prepare the barbecue stand.”

Leonardo and David prepared the stand, which was used specifically to roast beef thighs.

Rena and Reya approached them. Reya brought Chen Zhao two cows, which had both been slaughtered. The few bodyguards carried them down the truck.

“This place is so beautiful.” Rena admired the scenery.

“Why are you still here? Didn’t you go back to San Francisco?” Chen Zhao said.

“Are you chasing me away?”

“Why would I?” Chen Zhao glanced at Reya who was beside them.

“Can I play on the lake?” Rena asked.

“Sure.”

There was a small wooden boat by the dock. Felwood had prepared it especially for Chen Zhao and Fali, although they had yet to use it.

“Do you need help from me or my men?”

“No, you can go inside and rest. The party has yet to start, and the guests yet to arrive.”

“Let me help you with the roasting.”

“Alright.”

Rena rafted on the lake alone.

Suddenly, Rena saw a black thing on the surface of the lake, not far away from her.

“Ah!”

Reya and the few bodyguards charged toward the lake at once. “Rena, what’s wrong?”

“Whale… There’s a killer whale here!”

“Chen, why is there a killer whale here? Is it the same one you had?” Reya asked, worried.

Chen Zhao said lightly, “He won’t bite people.”

“Can killer whales enter a freshwater lake?”

“Why are you so surprised? There are records of killer whales entering freshwater areas.”

“Fine… are you sure he won’t hurt Rena?”

However, when Reya raised her head again, she realized that Rena’s initial fear was nowhere to be seen. Instead, she jumped right on top of the killer whale.”