Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 380: Of Course, Indulge When Happy

Chapter 380: Chapter 380: Of Course, Indulge When Happy

"Spill the beans, when did you meet someone so impressive?"

Ning Mengyao looked at the Supreme Card in her hand.

Then she looked at Lin Fan.

If it hadn’t been for a chance encounter, she wouldn’t have known that Lin Fan was so well-received outside.

"I’ve said already, they’re just fair-weather friends, not that close. I just did him a small favor, I’ve never been here before."

Lin Fan shrugged his shoulders.

If it hadn’t been for Li Yizhen’s face that day.

He wouldn’t have bothered with Qi Guoquan’s affairs.

After all, the Buddha amulet incident was an existence that completely shattered his worldview.

"This is the owner of Tianxiang Pavilion, and you’re still calling it fair-weather friendship, then who would your real friends be?"

Ning Mengyao squinted her eyes.

This guy’s tone was indeed too big.

"He’s a restaurateur, isn’t he just a fair-weather friend then? If you want to eat and drink, he’s definitely the right choice. As for real friends, it’s not like I have many. After all, considering everything, someone like me isn’t likely to have many sincere friendships. But I do have many brothers-in-arms."

Lin Fan seriously contemplated.

Whether it’s Li Yizhen or Luo Jiuying.

Although they were prominent figures in Jiangning.

They could at most be considered his underlings, not yet equals.

And as for someone of Prince Zhen Nan’s standing, even less so a friend.

Now as he thought about it, he seemed quite pitiful.

Why did he suddenly have no friends?

"Stop it, we’ll settle this when we get back!"

Ning Mengyao pursed her lips, her face helpless.

She could no longer understand the extent of this guy’s social circle.

But likewise incomprehensible was Chu Tianyang sitting there.

Qi Guoquan’s visit not only significantly boosted Lin Fan’s face.

It also made his lies collapse on their own.

Especially the way Xia Meimei looked at him now, even that had turned angry.

"Come, let’s not talk about anything else, we haven’t seen each other for so many years, let’s first have a drink."

Chu Tianyang awkwardly picked up his wine glass.

Calling everyone to drink.

But looking at the food on the table, then recalling the recent Heavenly Fragrance Banquet.

Everyone suddenly lost their appetite.

Without comparison, there is no harm.

After comparing, it’s simply a critical hit.

After all, dishes costing a few thousand and the ones worth hundreds of thousands are simply incomparable.

So, the very people who had been flattering him just now, were suddenly not willing to lift their cups.

This is the truest portrayal of life.

"It’s rare to meet my wife’s classmate here, let’s all have a drink to the past relationships."

During the silence, Lin Fan smiled and picked up his wine glass.

And this action immediately drew everyone’s attention.

"Seeing an old classmate find such a capable husband, we are also happy for her."

"It’s true that a noble lady does not marry into a poor family."

"Really a case of a talented man and a beautiful woman, a match made in heaven."

All those who had been flattering instantly turned their focus to Lin Fan.

Even the lackey who had just been speaking for Chu Tianyang.

Now stood up and came over with his wine glass.

For a time, Lin Fan was surrounded by a bustling crowd.

Men and women alike came forward with raised glasses.

Their respectful demeanor left Ning Mengyao speechless.

As a family member, he had suddenly become the center of everyone’s attention.

Even she had lost a lot of attention.

The most consolation she got was, "You’ve found yourself a good husband."

All his hard work and struggle amounted to nothing compared to his existence.

As for Chu Tianyang, now ignored by everyone,

he clenched his fists even tighter.

He couldn’t help but recall the "Increased Wisdom for the Virtuous."

"Beggars in the bustling market go unnoticed, while the wealthy in remote mountains have distant kin. If you don’t believe it, just look at the drinks at the banquet, where each toast is to the rich. A tall horse tied out front, not kin arriving, still counted as kin. A beggar’s stick lies by the door, but friends and family won’t step in. In this world, making connections demands gold, without enough gold the bond won’t hold. With money and wine, there’s brothers aplenty, but in times of trouble, not one is seen. Through riches and poverty thrice, aging till old, how many rise and fall in a decade’s hold. Who is spared from words behind their back? Who can claim they don’t speak of others in lack!"

"What are you mumbling about?"

Just as Chu Tianyang was continuously cursing Lin Fan, who had ruined his good time,

Lin Fan, burping from drinking, suddenly threw an arm around his shoulder.

"I... didn’t say anything..."

Chu Tianyang’s teeth itched with hatred, but he could only squeeze out a thin smile.

After all, someone who could command the utmost respect from a figure like Qi Guoquan,

was naturally beyond a fallen favorite like him.

"Right... I heard that back in high school... you were... the president of the poetry club? Come on... we’re all happy today... recite a poem for us to hear, and if... it’s good... I’ll reward you."

Lin Fan’s right index finger and thumb swiftly gripped a few strands of Chu Tianyang’s hair.

The moment he pulled him up, he yanked them out.

"Hey... you must be drunk!"

As his hair stung, Chu Tianyang immediately reached up to feel it.

But his hair was already pocketed by Lin Fan.

"I’m happy today, of course I’m indulging... Now tell me... will you recite or not?"

Lin Fan, pretending to be drunk, squinted his eyes.

Now, not to mention making a scene,

even if he grabbed a bottle of wine and hit someone, no one would stop him.

After all, absolute power was clear for all to see.

It was much stronger than Chu Tianyang’s empty talk.

"Right, we’re happy today, and our talented friend must give us a poem."

"We can’t converse about economic development with the officials, but listening to a poem is at least akin to hearing human speech."

"The great talent didn’t forget what a poem is when he went abroad to wash dishes, did he?"

"Maybe he just looks down on us, after all, he has Miss Tang covering for him."

The classmates who had just been praising him, suddenly laughed and began to mock him.

It was his own fault for bragging so grandiosely.

Now he was being punctured with a single blow.

"Hurry up, if you recite one, I’ll give you a thousand bucks, recite another, and I’ll add another thousand, surely better than blustering!"

Lin Fan leaned on the back of the chair, already swaying unsteadily.

Such behavior made Ning Mengyao frown.

He wasn’t usually this mean.

But why was he picking on Chu Tianyang today?

He was already down and out, there was no need to kick him while he was down.

"Lin Fan, you must be drunk, go to the restroom and splash some water on your face,"

Ning Mengyao said, moving to help Lin Fan stand up.

But unexpectedly, he pressed down on her shoulder.

"No need... I can go by myself..."

Lin Fan, getting up, didn’t forget to glance at Chu Tianyang.

"Think of a few more, when I come back... I’ll give you money to spend!"

Having said that, Lin Fan then staggered towards the private room door.

Refusing everyone’s offers of support, he slowly opened the door.

"Young Master Lin, are you alright? I’ll have the kitchen prepare a sobering soup right away,"

Seeing Lin Fan staggering out, reeking of alcohol,

Qi Guoquan, who had been waiting outside, hurried over, wanting to lend a hand.

"No need, I’m not drunk,"

Yet unexpectedly, Lin Fan, who had appeared thoroughly intoxicated just moments ago, suddenly became alert.

At the same time, he was already stepping briskly towards the exit,

eager to witness the most exciting event unfold.