Chapter 55

Lin Yuxin's face turned slightly red with anger. He hadn't even been looking for a model recently, so how could he have been cheated on? And the strange looks from the others clearly showed that they believed the nonsense from this bastard. Fortunately, he wasn't stupid enough to continue arguing, as that would only make the baseless rumors worse.

"Ah Hao, what's your friend's name? Introduce him to me, and we can have more exchanges in the future!"

Lin Yuxin suppressed his anger, forcing a smile that didn't look friendly at all. When he said the word "exchanges," he clearly emphasized it, with a hint of gritted teeth.

"Mr. Lin, you're too polite. I'm just an ordinary student. I can't afford the extravagant lifestyle of a rich young master. I'd rather read more books with Ah Hao at school!" Since Li Xuan had already offended someone, he didn't bother to be polite. "Ah Hao, I just met a few friends, let me introduce them to you!"

Li Xuan then put his arm around Zhong Chuhong's slender waist and walked away, ignoring Lin Yuxin. Lin Yuhao also turned and followed, leaving Lin Yuxin standing there with a red and white face. Before leaving, he gave Li Xuan a deep look.

"Is that person Ah Hao's big brother? How did you know he was cheated on by a female model?" Zhong Chuhong asked curiously.

"Do you really believe it? I made it up!" Li Xuan said with a light laugh.

"You're so bad, you can even make up such things!" Zhong Chuhong was somewhat at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

"Please, which side are you on? Can't you tell right from wrong?" Li Xuan laughed and scolded his girlfriend, then said with a sense of righteousness, "He was just saying bad things about you. As your boyfriend, I can't just stand by and do nothing!"

"You're right!" Zhong Chuhong stuck out her tongue, a bit embarrassed.

"Ah Hao, now you know it's not easy being a rich young master. There's so much intrigue and underhanded dealings. If you don't fight back, others will see you as weak, and in the end, you'll be left with nothing!" Li Xuan turned to his roommate, who was half a step behind him.

At this moment, Lin Yuhao frowned and nodded at Li Xuan, "Ah Xuan, I've caused you trouble today. I'll explain everything to my father, and I'll make sure my third brother doesn't cause you any problems!"

Li Xuan laughed dismissively, "Don't worry about it. Lin Yuxin? Your third brother is nothing to be concerned about. He's just a playboy who throws parties and chases women!"

"Ah Hong, it hurts! I was just telling the truth, I don't chase women!" Li Xuan held Zhong Chuhong's hand, which had pinched him, and continued to his roommate, "You should be more cautious about your older brother, Lin Yuli, and your second sister, Lin Yuwen. A barking dog doesn't bite, but a biting dog doesn't bark. Those two are much more calculating!"

Among Lin Guotai's three legitimate children, the youngest, Lin Yuxin, was the most favored but the least accomplished. Although he was sent abroad to study like his older brother and sister, he only got a superficial education. Now, although he is a director of the Lin Family Hotel Management Company, he spends most of his time partying and often appears in the entertainment section of Hong Kong newspapers due to scandals.

In contrast, the eldest son, Lin Yuli, is truly talented. He graduated from Cambridge University's engineering department and immediately joined the newly established Lin Family Real Estate upon returning to Hong Kong. Lin Family Real Estate has grown and thrived in fierce competition with other Chinese and British companies, and he has played a significant role in this.

Lin Yuli is now the CEO of Lin Family Real Estate, far surpassing the playboy Lin Yuxin. Lin Guotai's second daughter, Lin Yuwen, studied fashion design in college and began taking over the textile business under the Lin Group a few years ago.

Although Lin Guotai is only fifty-five and still in his prime, he has been preparing for the division of his children's inheritance for several years. According to his plan, each of his three children will manage a different part of the family business, with the eldest son inheriting the largest share, the real estate business.

Thus, when Lin Yuhao suddenly appeared, his position became very awkward. A stranger suddenly appearing and potentially taking a share of the wealth that originally belonged to his siblings naturally made the other two sons and one daughter of Lin Guotai treat Lin Yuhao coldly.

"Master Yuhao, the master is calling you!" A man in his fifties walked over and said a few words to Lin Yuhao, who nodded at Li Xuan and followed him away.

"Ah Xuan, did you notice? Lin Guotai's wife and his two sons and daughter all appeared at the banquet and then left immediately. Ah Hao's days in the Lin family must be very difficult!" Zhong Chuhong whispered in Li Xuan's ear.

Li Xuan nodded, believing that anyone with eyes could see that, apart from Lin Guotai, the rest of the Lin family treated Lin Yuhao coldly. Their appearance was probably just to save face for Lin Guotai.

"Ah Xuan, I've heard about you several times from Ah Hao. He says you've taken good care of him at school!" Lin Guotai, accompanied by his son, came to Li Xuan and said with a kind smile.

"Uncle Lin, you're too kind. It's a privilege to study with Ah Hao. We help each other, that's all!" Li Xuan said modestly, "This is my girlfriend, Zhong Chuhong!"

"Hello, Miss Zhong! Ah Xuan, you have good taste. To have such a beautiful girlfriend!" Lin Guotai said with a hearty laugh.

After a few pleasantries, Lin Guotai took his son to meet other guests.

"Billions make a difference. Uncle Lin has such a strong presence!" Zhong Chuhong felt much more relaxed after Lin Guotai left.

"I'm a billionaire too!" Li Xuan said with a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Ha ha, Mr. Li, why don't I feel your presence?" Zhong Chuhong said with a smile.

"You're asking for it. I'll see how to deal with you tonight!"

Li Xuan glared at her fiercely, a mischievous smile on his lips. Zhong Chuhong blushed. This was a formal banquet, so they only teased each other verbally and didn't do anything inappropriate.

Li Xuan looked up and saw a man watching them from a distance. He raised his wine glass and smiled at the man, who returned a friendly smile.

"Excuse me for interrupting, I'm Han Peng!" The man walked over and smiled at Li Xuan, then took a business card from his pocket and politely handed it to him with both hands.

Han Peng, Executive Vice President of Ampere Penta (Hong Kong) Electronics. Li Xuan felt he had made a mistake tonight by forgetting to bring his business card, so he could only awkwardly apologize again.

"Mr. Li, you're quite bold. Coming to the Lin family's banquet and saying that Uncle Lin can't afford toothpaste, Lin Yuxin will probably be angry all night!" Han Peng said with a hint of teasing.

"I was a bit rash earlier, I apologize for my rudeness!" Li Xuan didn't know the man's intentions.

"This Lin Yuxin is too spoiled by Aunt Hui. He has a narrow mind. You should be careful for a while, Mr. Li!" Han Peng warned.

"Thank you for the warning, I will be careful!" Li Xuan nodded in gratitude. This Han Peng must be close to the Lin family, and the Aunt Hui he mentioned is likely Lin Guotai's wife.