Chapter 22

"Yunfan, isn’t their conversation a bit too long?" Wang Xiao was somewhat resentful, especially as his gaze toward Qin Xuan became even more hostile.

He was also a senior high school student, with a family background of a bureau-level official. He had once pursued Mu Xue'er, but in the end, Qin Xuan, a penniless young man, won her heart, which made him extremely angry.

Despite everyone knowing that Mu Xue'er had agreed due to a bet with Xiao Wu, Wang Xiao still harbored hostility toward Qin Xuan, always looking at him with disapproval.

Lu Yunfan also frowned slightly. He walked over and smiled gently, "Xiao Wu!"

Xiao Wu's brow furrowed imperceptibly as she turned her head and said coolly, "What’s up?"

Lu Yunfan smiled faintly, glanced at Qin Xuan, and said, "Qin Xuan, how did you get into Qing Shui Manor? You didn’t sneak in, did you?"

Xiao Wu and He Yu were taken aback, then suddenly realized.

This gathering was for the major families of Jing Shui City, and even the wealthy and powerful did not have the right to enter Qing Shui Manor.

How did Qin Xuan get in?

"Yes, Qin Xuan, how did you get in here?" He Yu was also greatly surprised, as she had entered with Xiao Wu and hadn’t noticed this issue.

Qing Shui Manor was guarded very strictly, as it housed extremely prestigious figures. If Qing Shui Manor were to let its guard down and allow outsiders to disrupt the gathering, it would likely be shut down the next day.

How did Qin Xuan get in alone? He had no power or influence, which He Yu knew all too well.

Xiao Wu’s gaze fell on Qin Xuan, and she fell silent.

She naturally didn’t think Qin Xuan had entered based on his own status. Even Mo Yunlong didn’t have the right to attend this gathering.

She had seen Qin Xuan’s skills at Jiu Yun Xuan, and with his abilities, entering Qing Shui Manor wasn’t a problem.

Could it be that he really snuck in?

Qin Xuan smiled faintly, not bothered by Lu Yunfan’s questioning.

"Someone invited me in."

"Invited you?"

Wang Xiao followed, as if he had heard the most absurd thing in the world.

What kind of people were here? They were from prestigious families. It was said that even the patriarch of the Mo family had personally attended, proving the importance and prestige of this gathering.

Someone invited Qin Xuan? Any random person here would be someone Qin Xuan would look up to.

"You’re joking, right? Do you even know who’s here?" Wang Xiao sneered, "Who do you think you are?"

Lu Yunfan also shook his head slightly and smiled faintly, "Qin Xuan, if you snuck in, I suggest you leave quickly. We’re all from the same high school, and it won’t look good for us if you get thrown out."

He Yu also became nervous. Qin Xuan was at least her brother, and if he got thrown out, she would be utterly embarrassed.

"Qin Xuan, how did you get in?" He Yu’s face turned red with worry, "Don’t tell me you really snuck in."

Qin Xuan glanced at Lu Yunfan indifferently, not even acknowledging him, and picked up a glass of red wine to savor it.

The wine, a bottle of Château Léoville Poyferré, had a rich flavor, slightly less prestigious than the world’s top red wine, Romanée-Conti, but it was still a rare find in Jing Shui City.

Just one glass probably cost tens of thousands.

Seeing Qin Xuan dare to ignore him, Lu Yunfan’s face darkened, and he said coldly, "Qin Xuan, don’t refuse the wine and end up drinking the penalty! I’m kindly reminding you that some places are not for you to be in."

Wang Xiao laughed loudly, "Yunfan, you’re too kind. If it were me, I would have kicked him out long ago!"

Qin Xuan’s gaze fell on Wang Xiao, and as their eyes met, Wang Xiao suddenly felt a chill run through his body, causing him to take a step back and break out in goosebumps.

"You... you dare to glare at me?" Wang Xiao immediately became furious, hardening his resolve to speak.

Many people around them also began to notice the commotion. In a group of older members from prestigious families, several people frowned slightly.

"Old Lu, is that your grandson? It looks like he’s having some conflict with someone." An elderly man with white hair smiled.

In front of him, an elderly man with gray hair and a somewhat plump figure was the patriarch of the Lu family in Jing Shui City, Lu Changgeng.

Lu Changgeng smiled faintly, "Young and fiery, it’s understandable. Back in our day, we also caused quite a stir."

Thinking of the past, Lu Xuehai sighed, "That’s true, but now, I can’t compare to you. The Lu family controls most of the commercial groups in Jing Shui City, while I can only retire at home."

Lu Changgeng laughed, shaking his head, "Old Lu, if Mayor Dong heard your words, he would probably kneel before you and slap himself. Your accomplished students are either powerful figures or mayors and bureau chiefs. If we were to compete, I would be the one afraid."

Lu Xuehai smiled, shaking his head, "Let’s go and have Xiao Zhang take a look."

...

Qin Xuan continued to savor the red wine calmly, while He Yu, Lu Yunfan, Wang Xiao, and others looked increasingly displeased.

Suddenly, a figure walked over quickly.

"Manager Zhang!"

Wang Xiao’s eyes lit up, and he turned to Qin Xuan, sneering.

Qin Xuan, I want to see how you get thrown out.

Zhang Liang’s forehead was covered in a fine layer of cold sweat. He hurriedly walked over and asked, "What happened?"

He never expected such an important gathering to have any trouble, especially one that even alarmed the patriarchs of the Lu and Lu families.

"I suspect he snuck in."

As soon as Zhang Liang arrived, Wang Xiao immediately spoke.

"Wang Xiao!" He Yu, with a hint of anger, glared at Wang Xiao.

She wasn’t stupid and could see that Wang Xiao was trying to mock Qin Xuan. No matter what, Qin Xuan was her brother, and she didn’t want him to be humiliated by others.

"Sneaked in?"

Zhang Liang’s face turned pale.

He knew what this gathering represented. Someone daring to sneak in was a serious matter.

If it alarmed the important figures inside, he would be in deep trouble.

"How did you get in?" Zhang Liang’s voice rose several octaves, his heart filled with fear.

"By walking in, of course."

Qin Xuan smiled faintly, still maintaining his calm demeanor.

Zhang Liang was taken aback, and the others looked at Qin Xuan as if he were a madman. Who didn’t know he walked in?

Even Xiao Wu couldn’t help but smile, while He Yu was anxious like an ant on a hot pan.

"Xiao Wu, can you help him?" He Yu whispered.

Xiao Wu was about to speak when another figure walked over from a distance.

This figure didn’t look at anyone, but the faces of the older members who could dominate Jing Shui City changed dramatically.

Mo Yunyi!

The personal attendant of the Mo family patriarch!

Mo Yunyi walked straight to Qin Xuan and whispered, "Mr. Qin, the patriarch invites you to come over."

Qin Xuan then stood up, placed the wine glass on the table, and smiled faintly.

He stood up calmly and walked toward the door, with Mo Yunyi closely following, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent.

"Haha, this kid is finally being thrown out!" Wang Xiao laughed loudly, his face full of satisfaction, venting his pent-up anger.

As for Lu Yunfan and the others, they also wore sneers.

"This is the consequence of sneaking in. You were given a chance, but you didn’t take it!" Lu Yunfan sneered, and the surrounding people laughed, seeing Qin Xuan as being thrown out.

He Yu’s face turned pale, and she clenched her fists tightly, a surge of anger rising in her heart, making her even more dislike Qin Xuan.

In contrast, Zhang Liang’s eyes widened in shock, and he almost collapsed.

That was the Mo family... Mo Yunyi! This young man was actually invited by the Mo patriarch?

In the distance, Lu Changgeng and Lu Xuehai were also stunned, secretly speculating about Qin Xuan’s identity. For Mo Yunyi to personally invite him, could he be a distinguished guest of the Mo patriarch?

In the circle of the younger generation, only Xiao Wu shook her head and smiled, muttering to herself, "The Mo family again? Qin Xuan, what is your relationship with the Mo family?"

She knew that Mo Yunlong didn’t have the right to participate, but the person who came today was a thousand times more prestigious than Mo Yunlong.

The patriarch of the Linhai Mo family, Mo Zhengfeng!