Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 379 He is my fair-weather friend

Chapter 379: Chapter 379 He is my fair-weather friend

"Lin, I heard you came to Tianxiang Pavilion, so I specially came to see you!"

The person speaking was none other than Qi Guoquan, the owner of Tianxiang Pavilion.

I hadn’t seen him since the Buddha amulet incident.

"I’m just here to have a casual meal with some friends; I didn’t expect it to trouble you."

Lin Fan said with a smile as he stood up and shook hands with Qi Guoquan.

"Nonsense, after the incident last time, I’ve tried to visit you several times but missed you. If it wasn’t for you, my granddaughter would have been in big trouble. You’re my benefactor."

Qi Guoquan looked at Lin Fan with a face full of excitement.

Every time he thought about the incident, he would break out in a cold sweat.

"Now that the matter is settled, just live your life well."

Lin Fan didn’t take the incident to heart.

At this moment, the conversation between the two quieted down the surrounding crowd.

They looked at the elderly man in confusion.

He was being so respectful and polite to Lin Fan.

"Hey, could you be a little more observant? We’re having a class reunion, not a time for you to catch up with your no-good friends. Just because you came to an upscale restaurant, do you need to show off here? You’re acting as if you’re hosting the event; don’t forget, you’re just here to freeload."

Chu Tianyang was really annoyed inside.

He was paying today, but it seemed as though Lin Fan was the master of the house.

"Oh, so you don’t know him?"

Lin Fan turned his head with a smile.

"Why should I know him? Does he know how old he is? Next time you hire an actor, get a younger one. How much more could that cost?"

Chu Tianyang reclined with one leg crossed over the other, speaking disdainfully.

"Then I really think I need to introduce you to my dear meat and drink friend here."

Lin Fan said with a cold laugh.

This guy had just bragged about how the owner of Tianxiang Pavilion was closely connected to him.

I thought they would have some interaction, but he hadn’t even met the real boss.

"Do you think that’s necessary? I’m not just willing to meet anybody, especially not a meat and drink friend."

Chu Tianyang’s disdainful tone didn’t escape Qi Guoquan’s notice.

Although he felt annoyed, he could hear the grudge in the words.

It seemed like this kid had offended Lin Fan.

What a way to seek death.

"But didn’t you just say he called you several times, eager to invite you to dine at his Tianxiang Pavilion? Now that you’ve seen the owner himself, you don’t even greet him? You’re really keeping a low profile, aren’t you?"

Lin Fan’s words made Chu Tianyang freeze.

His mind was slow to catch up.

He stared straight at Qi Guoquan.

"What nonsense are you spouting? Who is he to invite me here to dine? Have you gotten confused by the grandeur of this place?"

"I don’t actually know what he is at home, but at least I know that here in Tianxiang Pavilion, he’s the top dog, after all, he is the Tianxiang Pavilion owner you were talking about."

Lin Fan’s words were like a stone thrown into a pond.

Suddenly, the crowd that had been buzzing with chatter closed their mouths.

After all, although Tianxiang Pavilion was newly opened, it was the most luxurious private restaurant in Jiangcheng.

Only the rich and noble could frequent here.

This alone could testify to the owner’s powerful connections.

But they didn’t know that many here respected Li Yizhen.

"Who are you kidding? He’s the owner of Tianxiang Pavilion, and you think I look like the owner of Heavenly Immortal Palace?"

Although he sensed something was off, Chu Tianyang still refused to believe it.

After all, even Ning Mengyao might not have the chance to meet such people.

He, merely a pretty boy, how could he be eligible to rub elbows with such big shots?

"Young man, don’t joke about such matters. The owner of Heavenly Immortal Palace is indeed my son, but alas, I don’t have a son like you!"

Qi Guoquan stroked his beard.

The indifferent words left Chu Tianyang stunned.

He wanted to retort, but a part of him feared that the other man might actually be the owner.

As he stood there in shock, the private room door opened.

A dozen waitresses dressed in cheongsams pushed in more than ten food carts.

Each one belched trails of dry ice fog.

For a moment, the room seemed like a fairyland.

"Lin, this is the Heavenly Fragrance Banquet, the signature dish of our Tianxiang Pavilion," Qi Guoquan said. "I’ve been hoping you’d come by, and since we’ve met by chance today, why not try the Heavenly Fragrance Banquet and see how it suits your taste?"

Qi Guoquan no longer paid attention to Chu Tianyang, who sat there, tongue-tied.

With his power on display, there was no need for further words.

Although no one present had eaten the Heavenly Fragrance Banquet before, they had all heard of it.

It was a luxury menu priced in the hundreds of thousands.

And not just anyone could book it.

Only as a senior member of Tianxiang Pavilion could one have the chance to reserve it a week in advance.

But here they were, the bosses had just appeared and immediately served up this top-tier cuisine.

Their clout was so immense, it bordered on untouchable.

"That won’t be necessary!"

As everyone gaped wide-eyed,

Lin Fan laughed, patting Qi Guoquan on the shoulder, "Today is not my treat, after all, I’m merely a family member. If such fine dishes were served, wouldn’t I be stealing the spotlight from the host? So, let’s not talk about such expenses. I’ll bring my wife by myself some other time."

"This must be Mrs. Lin, an honor to finally meet you!"

Qi Guoquan immediately waved his hand, signaling for all the waitresses to withdraw.

He then extended both hands, shaking hands with Ning Mengyao as she stood up,

and hurriedly took a gold card out of his pocket, presenting it to her with both hands.

"Lin is a remarkable man. My humble establishment could never hope to invite him for a meal, so I hope Mrs. Lin will accept this Supreme Card," he said. "In the future, feel free to bring your friends to dine with us. This is a Supreme Card that can be used at both Tianxiang Pavilion and Heavenly Immortal Pavilion, and the skin care and beauty treatments over there are the best in Jiangcheng. Please visit us and offer any suggestions you may have!"

"This is... too valuable!"

Ning Mengyao felt somewhat flustered at the moment.

If she hadn’t come out to dine with Lin Fan,

she wouldn’t have known he was acquainted with such a big shot.

And the way the man treated him,

was incredibly humble, right down to the bone.

"Just take it if you’re told to; after all, I don’t have many friends, let alone fair-weather ones," said Lin Fan with a smile, pushing the Supreme Card into Ning Mengyao’s hand.

In truth, the favors the Qi family owed him were greater than the sky itself.

In comparison, this small card meant nothing.

"Mr. Lin is right. I could never queue up enough fair-weather friends to match you, and meeting Mrs. Lin is a fortune of three lifetimes," Qi Guoquan said. "I won’t disturb your meal any further. I’ll be outside the door, just call me if you need anything!"

With that,

Qi Guoquan left the private room.

But at that moment, the room fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone turned their gaze back to Lin Fan, who had taken his seat again.

All that had just transpired seemed like a dream.

This smiling, mild-featured man, what sort of capability did he possess?

To make a figure like Jiangning, a man with a reputation, show such respect.

Of course, they didn’t know that in Lin Fan’s circle,

Qi Guoquan’s boss, Li Yizhen, could no longer make the cut.

This was power.