Supreme Hidden Dragon in the City
Chapter 122 Dinner Party

Chapter 122: Chapter 122 Dinner Party

On the road, the atmosphere inside the car was somewhat awkward.

After much hesitation, Chen Fan turned to Lu Qinghuan and said, "Miss Lu, about that morning..."

Lu Qinghuan’s face suddenly turned red and she quickly explained, "Mr. Chen, there’s no need to explain. After you left that day, I gave it some thought, and I’m a bit restless when I sleep at night. The buttons... it’s possible that I unconsciously undid them myself."

Chen Fan was taken aback, "Do you really think so?"

Lu Qinghuan nodded earnestly.

Chen Fan breathed a sigh of relief, "That’s good, I have absolutely no disrespectful intentions towards Miss Lu."

Lu Qinghuan believed Chen Fan’s words.

But the more it was so, the stronger her longing for Chen Fan became.

Why couldn’t such an outstanding and powerful man belong to her?

"By the way, Dong Jian has been ranting about seeking revenge on Mr. Chen since that day. My father has already reproached him, but he is a person fixed in his ways, and I hope Mr. Chen will not take offense." Lu Qinghuan added.

Chen Fan nodded, "It’s okay. But Miss Lu should still make it clear to him that there’s nothing going on between us."

Lu Qinghuan remained silent.

Before long, the driver pulled up in front of a building that resembled a golden ingot.

The place was distinctively decorated, but one glance was enough to associate it with one term: luxury.

Lu Qinghuan and Chen Fan got out of the car together.

Many elegantly dressed, distinguished-looking people were heading into the building.

"Tonight’s banquet is mainly divided into two parts. One is a cocktail party where some items will be auctioned off, but they’re just knick-knacks. The real treasures will be in the second part, at a smaller exclusive auction, which only the true elites and tycoons of Longhai City can attend," Lu Qinghuan explained.

Chen Fan nodded.

With his current level of cultivation, he had long since lost interest in so-called treasures unless they were truly helpful for his practice.

So, his main purpose today was to unwind.

The two entered the grand hall together.

Inside, it was sumptuously luxurious and splendidly decorated.

Mens clad in suits and elegantly attired wealthy ladies were chatting in groups.

Dressed in his Taobao casual wear, Chen Fan seemed somewhat out of place in such a setting.

"Let’s have some food and just wait for the exclusive auction to start later," Lu Qinghuan suggested.

Chen Fan nodded and followed her toward the food area.

After a while, Lu Qinghuan went to the restroom, leaving Chen Fan alone in the food area.

At that moment, Zhang Xiaoqian, dressed in evening wear, walked in, arm in arm with a burly young man.

She looked around curiously and exclaimed in admiration, "Dear, this place is incredibly luxurious. It’s my first time in such a high-end venue."

A hint of pride appeared on the burly young man’s face, "Tonight’s banquet is almost the grandest in the whole of Longhai City, attended by celebrities from various circles. Any random person here is worth at least a billion."

"Although the Qi Family’s assets aren’t considerable, as a family second only to the Lu Family in the Martial Arts Circle, we have the qualifications to attend this banquet," he said.

He was Zhang Xiaoqian’s new boyfriend, Qi Yangbo.

After being fired due to issues related to Chen Fan, Zhang Xiaoqian drowned her sorrows in a bar and encountered the simple-minded Qi Yangbo.

Seeing that Qi Yangbo had an extraordinary air and a decent background, with a little manipulation, she had no trouble hooking the naive martial artist.

Once she learned that Qi Yangbo was from the Martial Arts Circle’s Qi Family, Zhang Xiaoqian did not hesitate to kick her previous boyfriend to the curb and, with a bit of acting, deceived Qi Yangbo into her favor, becoming his girlfriend.

Zhang Xiaoqian mused to herself, "Having been to such a place, I can consider myself among the elite."

At this moment, she noticed Chen Fan in the gourmet area, and she frowned, "Why is this guy here too?"

Qi Yangbo asked, "Who?"

"The jerk I told you about last time, the one who made me lose my job," Zhang Xiaoqian pointed at Chen Fan, "Dear, let’s go give him a lesson."

Qi Yangbo hesitated a bit, "Anyone who can come here is not ordinary, maybe we should just let it go."

Zhang Xiaoqian said, "That guy is a complete loser, just look at the men here, which one isn’t wearing a suit? Only he is dressed in street stall clothes, so tacky I doubt if he snuck in."

After saying this, she dragged Qi Yangbo along with her.

"Chen Fan, is this really a place for you?" Zhang Xiaoqian put on airs.

Chen Fan was eating, and upon hearing this, turned his head in surprise, "If you can be here, why can’t I?"

Zhang Xiaoqian immediately clenched her teeth in anger, "How can you compare with me!"

Then she pointed at Qi Yangbo, "You’d better look closely, this is my boyfriend, the young master of the Qi Family, an expert of Inner Strength! You caused me to lose my job, and I can’t just let it go. Kneel down and apologize to me right now, or I’ll have my boyfriend beat you to death!"

Qi Yangbo puffed out his chest, and since he was already here, he of course had to support Zhang Xiaoqian.

Chen Fan laughed, "Are you sure he dares to make a move here? I’ve heard that even a simple plate here costs thousands, can you afford it if it breaks?"

Zhang Xiaoqian was shocked, but still brazenly said, "Then let my boyfriend drag you outside to beat you up!"

Qi Yangbo said, "Dude, you made Xiaoqian lose her job, it’s only right to apologize. I’ll make the decision for her, you don’t have to kneel, but you can still apologize, can’t you?"

Chen Fan finished the pastry in his hand, "Then you might be thinking too much."

Zhang Xiaoqian was furious, "You good-for-nothing, how dare you be so arrogant!"

Chen Fan shrugged his shoulders, "If you can’t stand me, just make a move, but let’s agree first, whoever acts first will pay the bill."

Zhang Xiaoqian was so angry she could die and after hearing what Chen Fan said, she didn’t dare to let Qi Yangbo take action.

She turned her eyes, and then shouted, "Everybody come and see, here is a country bumpkin who sneaked in to steal food!"

The crowd was drawn by her voice and looked over.

Chen Fan was speechless, "Is that really necessary?"

Zhang Xiaoqian put her hands on her hips, "It’s your own fault for not apologizing, you deserve the embarrassment!"

Chen Fan said earnestly, "I was formally invited to come here, not sneaked in."

"Cut! Who would believe that? Just look at what you’re wearing, who would dare to say that you were invited?" Zhang Xiaoqian looked disdainfully,

In order to embarrass Chen Fan, she shouted out loud, "This guy is my former cousin-in-law, just recently kicked out by my cousin, and everyone in their area knows how useless he is!"

"Security, come and throw this guy out!"

The crowd all had mocking looks on their faces; despite their status, they couldn’t change their love for watching a commotion.

Qi Yangbo was staring at Chen Fan, "As long as you apologize, I can let you stay here and eat."

At that moment, Lu Qinghuan hurriedly approached, taking Chen Fan by the arm and glaring at Zhang Xiaoqian, "This is my boyfriend, how can you say he sneaked in? Stop slandering people here!"

The crowd was all surprised.

They naturally would recognize Lu Qinghuan.

Zhang Xiaoqian sized up Lu Qinghuan, "Who is this cheap woman from? Even though you are pretty, hooking up with someone like Chen Fan, I guess you’re not any good either, you both sneaked in together, right?"

Lu Qinghuan frowned.

The people around couldn’t help but laugh, but no one reminded Zhang Xiaoqian.

The Qi Yangbo standing next to Zhang Xiaoqian at this time was pale, his hands starting to tremble as he looked at Lu Qinghuan, sweating profusely.