Chapter 30

Hearing the conversation between the two becoming increasingly tense, Jiang Churan frowned and said:

"Chu Minghui, this is a cocktail party hosted by Fangsheng International, not a place for you to act recklessly. Feifei doesn't need your approval to go anywhere."

"Ha ha."

Chu Minghui paid no attention and instead stepped forward, glaring fiercely at Chen Fan:

"Kid, you're the first person to dare challenge me since I grew up."

"I'll make you see just how big the gap between us is."

Chen Fan sneered and was about to speak when a middle-aged man with a stern face pushed through the crowd and walked over, saying:

"What's going on? Who dares to cause trouble at Fangsheng International's cocktail party?"

"Damn, even Manager Zhu has come. Looks like someone is in for a rough time," someone who recognized the middle-aged man whispered.

"Fangsheng International has a huge background in Chuzhou. I wonder how they will handle this," Han Yun also frowned.

Zhang Yumeng sneered, "It would be best to kick both Chen Fan and Chu Minghui out. I find these two annoying."

"Manager Zhu, I am Chu Minghui."

Chu Minghui took a step back, looking at Chen Fan with a half-smile. "I suspect this person doesn't have an invitation and sneaked into the party. Please have him removed immediately."

Manager Zhu was taken aback, clearly recognizing Chu Minghui, and replied with a slight bow: "Yes, Young Master Chu!"

He then turned to Chen Fan and said, "Sir, please show me your invitation."

Xu Rongfei protested, "Why should we show our invitations just because he says so? Why doesn't he show his?"

Manager Zhu's expression remained calm:

"Because Young Master Chu is a good friend of our boss's son."

"Sir, you seem to be a bit short-sighted. All the invitations were written by me personally. May I ask who you are?"

"He is Chen Fan, an unknown young man from Sishui County," Chu Minghui snorted. "I don't believe he has the qualifications to enter the party."

As he spoke, Xu Rongfei was taken aback.

She had also been puzzled earlier about how Chen Fan, with his status, could enter the auction. After all, the antique auction hosted by Fangsheng International was attended by the elite of Chuzhou. Even Xu Rongfei had only managed to attend thanks to Zhang Yumeng.

"I think this kid doesn't have an invitation and sneaked in," someone in the crowd sneered.

"Right, look at his cheap clothes. I don't believe he was invited," another person sneered.

"This is going to be trouble for him. Fangsheng International isn't a company to mess with, and he has offended Chu Minghui. It will be hard for him to leave unscathed," someone sighed.

"Sir, please show your invitation immediately, or I will call security," Manager Zhu's face turned stern, and he spoke rudely.

"I don't have an invitation," Chen Fan said after a moment of silence.

The crowd was in an uproar.

"See, I told you," Chu Minghui's face showed a proud smile as he looked down at Chen Fan, like a superior being looking at a lowly ant.

"How did you get in without an invitation?"

Manager Zhu's face changed dramatically, looking at Chen Fan as if he were a thief who had sneaked into his home. As the organizer of the antique auction, he had failed to notice someone sneaking in, which would be a serious mistake if reported to the boss.

He was drenched in cold sweat, relieved that he hadn't disturbed the real big shots in the main hall.

"What will he do now?"

Chang Wen saw this scene and felt as refreshed as if she had eaten ice cream on a hot summer day.

Ji Xingyu shook his head, "Why bother? If you're not part of this circle, don't come in. Otherwise, you'll just be laughed at."

Even Si Yingxia frowned, not expecting her rival to be a thief who had sneaked into the venue. It was like discovering that the goal she had been striving to surpass was just a paper tiger, leaving her extremely disappointed.

Jiang Churan's eyes also showed a hint of disappointment.

Only Xu Rongfei was so anxious that she stomped her foot, "Brother Chen Fan, you..."

"I haven't finished speaking yet," Chen Fan suddenly spoke again.

"Although I don't have an invitation, I was invited in. You can check with the receptionist to confirm."

"Invited in?" Manager Zhu was taken aback, looking at him suspiciously. "The only people with the authority to invite others to the party are our company's big boss and his son. Like Young Master Chu, who is a good friend of our boss's son, doesn't need an invitation."

"Does your boss have only one son? Are you sure they invited you?"

Chen Fan was taken aback. Wei Ziqing didn't seem to be the boss of Fangsheng International, and the other party had clearly stated that their boss had only a son, not a daughter.

Seeing Chen Fan's silence, Manager Zhu hesitated.

He wondered whether to send someone to check with the security guard. If he made a mistake and offended the boss's guest, it would be a big problem.

At that moment, a voice called out:

"I don't know if he was invited."

The crowd turned to see a beautifully dressed young woman with heavy makeup sneer:

"But I know I met him in a bar a while ago. And this gentleman seemed to be a waiter at the time."

"I doubt a bar waiter could have the connections to meet the big boss and his son of Fangsheng International."

As soon as the young woman spoke, the entire venue erupted.

Everyone had thought it was just a young boy sneaking in to see his crush. They hadn't expected such a twist.

"Fangsheng International's boss and his son are important figures. How could a bar waiter possibly know them, let alone be invited?"

"This kid must have been lying, and now he's been caught."

"Xu Rongfei actually has a boyfriend like this. It's really surprising."

At that moment, everyone looked at Chen Fan with disdain and contempt.

If he had just sneaked in for his crush, many would have understood. But lying and being caught was a matter of character. No one liked a thief and a liar.

Chen Fan, facing countless accusations, remained unmoved and looked at the young woman.

"Is it Lou Xiaoxiao? So the person who instructed her is..."

Manager Zhu said sternly, "Miss, are you sure what you're saying is true?"

"I can vouch for it," another person stepped forward.

He first smiled apologetically at Jiang Churan and then turned to say, "We did meet Mr. Chen in a bar. Of course, Mr. Chen might have connections we don't know about, so it would be best for Manager Zhu to check with the security guard."

"Is it Li Yichen?"

Almost no one in the circle was unfamiliar with this young prodigy.

Jiang Churan frowned, not knowing what Chen Fan had done to offend Li Yichen, but she couldn't blame him for the lie.

She looked at Chen Fan and sighed inwardly:

"Is this your confidence? That night in the bar, I really thought you had ambition, but it turns out you were just lying."

Jiang Churan was extremely disappointed.

"Since Mr. Li has spoken, what more proof do we need?" Manager Zhu's face showed a smile.

This young man was famous in Chuzhou. How could he not recognize him? The son of the vice mayor, with his endorsement, the matter was settled.

He didn't even bother to look at Chen Fan, turning to call out loudly:

"Security! Get this thief out of here."

"Anyone who dares to sneak into our Fangsheng International party won't be let off easily. Call the police for trespassing. Let's see what the police say."

Everyone looked at the lonely young man with pity.

At this moment, who would dare to speak up for him? Facing Chu Minghui, Li Yichen, and Fangsheng International, even someone with a big background would have to think twice.

Chang Wen didn't speak, but her satisfaction was evident in her eyes.

Lou Xiaoxiao snorted, looking at Xu Rongfei, who was on the verge of tears, with smugness.

Si Yingxia shook his head. Even if he were in Chen Fan's position, he would be in a dead end.

Li Yichen didn't even glance at Chen Fan, sipping his red wine leisurely.

His casual move had thoroughly crushed Chen Fan. But to him, it was just a trivial matter. Someone like Chen Fan wasn't even worthy to be his opponent.

Zhang Yumeng, Han Yun, and Xu Rongfei's other friends all shook their heads. This was for the best. It was a good way to cut off Xu Rongfei's thoughts. They were not a good match.

Only Xu Rongfei was still desperately pleading with Manager Zhu, but he ignored her, picking up the call button to summon security.

Chu Minghui stood proudly, sneering at Chen Fan:

"Kid, I told you."

"We are not on the same level. I can make you leave with just a word. And you? What can you do now?"

At that moment, some people were already echoing Chu Minghui, shouting for Chen Fan to "get out."

Chen Fan stood alone, head bowed, motionless, lost in thought.

To outsiders, it seemed he had resigned himself to his fate. Just as Chu Minghui, Ji Xingyu, and Lou Xiaoxiao were about to celebrate their victory, a cold voice suddenly rang out:

"Who said to make him leave?"

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