Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 530 - 527: Slap in the Face?

Chapter 530: Chapter 527: Slap in the Face?

Chapter 527: A Slap in the Face?

"Haha, little Chen, unexpectedly, you’ve arrived too."

Seeing Qian Fuchen appear full of energy at the banquet hall, Elder Han and Han Lu couldn’t help showing a trace of surprise on their faces. They were very familiar with Qian Fuchen and were aware of his illness; it was said that he had been critically ill last month. How come he seems just fine now?

Although Elder Han had his doubts, he just smiled at Qian Fuchen and said,

"Elder Han! You’re here too?"

The moment Qian Fuchen entered, his gaze was fixed on Chen Jianguo. Since Chen Jianguo had a relatively tall stature, Qian hadn’t noticed Elder Han. Upon hearing Elder Han’s voice, he recognized him and couldn’t help but be startled.

"Humph, what are you implying with that question? Do you mean to say that if you can come, this old man can’t?" Elder Han glared at him disapprovingly.

"Uh... Elder Han is joking. That’s not what I meant... What I’m trying to say is..."

Qian Fuchen quickly said, even though the Qian Family and the Han Family were basically equals, the Han Family had been flourishing like the midday sun in recent years, and furthermore, his generational position made him naturally respectful to Elder Han. Therefore, his fear of Elder Han made him break into a cold sweat.

"Hmph, today is Xue’s birthday; I won’t bother with you over this matter. However, you look much healthier this time? It seems you’ve improved a lot since I last saw you?"

Elder Han was just joking with Qian Fuchen and seeing Qian’s nervous expression, he felt satisfied and subtly changed the subject, revealing a surprised look.

This issue had puzzled him too much; the last time he saw Qian Fuchen, he looked terribly ill, as if he might pass away at any moment, his complexion pale and ashen, yet now he looked perfectly fine.

"Elder Han, you don’t know, my third brother met a noble person who has cured his illness!"

Before Qian Fuchen could answer, Qian Fuyu, who was next to him, excitedly interjected.

He had been somewhat worried before, but these past few days, ever since Qian left the hospital, he’s been working every day and seemed completely fine, which excited him greatly.

"Ah? He’s cured?" Elder Han’s expression suddenly shook.

Qian Fuchen’s sickness wasn’t a matter of just a day or two; Elder Han knew the specifics of the illness. Almost all doctors had declared it incurable, so how could it possibly be cured? If it was indeed cured, how skilled must the doctor be? This person’s medical skills must be even better than Xiao Yi’s, right?

"No, Elder Han, don’t listen to his nonsense. I just met a master who extended my life by three years," Qian Fuchen said with a smile, glaring at Qian Fuyu with mild dissatisfaction. He then quickly turned the topic back to Elder Han, "Elder Han, today is niece Xue’s birthday. Let’s not talk about such depressing matters. I’ll just give my birthday gift to the little niece first."

Concerning the matter with Xiao Yi, Qian Fuchen remained cautious, not planning to discuss Xiao Yi’s involvement without his permission, to avoid causing trouble or displeasing him.

"Niece Xue, Uncle has grown old and doesn’t really know what young people like these days. I didn’t prepare a gift, so here’s a little something from Uncle Qian. You can buy whatever you like when you look at it later."

Qian Fuchen took out a red envelope and directly handed it over to Chen Xue.

With so many people present this evening, there had been various gifts given, but not like Qian Fuchen’s direct gift of a red envelope. While many wanted to give a red envelope, no one dared to follow through, partly because it seemed to lack face and the amount given would also be subject to scrutiny.

They didn’t have the confidence that Qian possessed.

Yet Qian’s actions didn’t provoke disapproval; in fact, it seemed completely natural, as if it was meant to be.

"Thank you, Uncle Qian."

Chen Xue glanced at her father, who nodded at her, and she obediently accepted the red envelope, expressing her thanks.

"Elder Han, Brother Qian, I’m truly grateful for today. Please, this way!"

Watching his daughter accept the red envelope, Chen Jianguo quickly bowed and invited both men to walk over to the main seats.

Elder Han and Qian Fuchen glanced around and noticed that the surrounding crowd was somewhat disordered, with everyone looking at them with awe, as if unwilling to speak. Hearing Chen Jianguo’s invitation, they decided without further comment to follow him to the side.

Although Elder Han and Qian Fuchen were both VIPs of great importance, and seemed to be sending help in a time of need, they were the most significant attendees for Xiao Yi. Conversely, for these guests, his heart was deeply wounded and he was extremely disappointed. However, this was his banquet, and no matter what, since they had come, he couldn’t simply neglect to entertain them as the host.

After ensuring Elder Han and the Qian brothers were seated, he returned to his daughter’s side to deal with the other guests.

The subsequent guests, having seen what had just transpired and assessing the situation, suddenly became "sincerely enthusiastic," displaying a heartfelt solidarity as though they were ready to follow him to the death.

But who was Chen Jianguo?

Far from feeling grateful for their sudden fervor, he felt only increased disappointment. Their actions precisely demonstrated their lack of character. While he understood them and didn’t show it on his face, he knew that the world was filled with all sorts of people. If he was to achieve great things and continue doing business, he couldn’t do without these people. He simply took note of their characters in his heart; other than that, business would proceed as usual.

"Uncle Chen, hello, I am Gao Junjie, the son of the Gao family’s Gao Wencheng. My father is unwell today, so he sent me to visit Uncle Chen on his behalf. Xue, little sister, this is the birthday gift I brought for you."

As one after the other, guests offered their birthday gifts, Gao Junjie’s expression grew increasingly unsightly and awkward. Despite the embarrassment, as each one presented their gifts, he had no choice but to face it head-on; coming to feast without bringing a gift or introducing himself would have been even worse.

Moreover, as guests continued to present their gifts, all eyes were upon them.

"Uncle Chen, hello, I am the son of Wang XXX, Wang Qiang. My father had to go out today due to other matters..."

"........."

Following Gao Junjie’s gift presentation, the other three of the ’Four Young Evil Masters,’ who were equally mortified to the point of wishing for a crack in the ground to swallow them up, grimly presented their gifts.

"Hmm?"

Observing these four youths suddenly appearing with gifts in their hands, Chen Jianguo’s brow furrowed involuntarily, and his gaze grew colder. His disposition was not actually narrow-minded; in fact, it was considerably open-minded.

Despite the guests’ disappointing behavior, he hadn’t uttered a word of reproach, instead, he maintained a smile and treated them with sincerity.

But these few individuals in front of him were simply too much!

The Gao family, people from the Gao household—he was not unfamiliar with them, and their relationship was indeed closer than those of the Qian brothers. And today, they had directly sent a mere child?

And not only did they send a child, but they also had him bring these gifts?

Was this contempt or an insult to Chen Jianguo?

Chen Xue frowned at the gifts these people presented. Limited edition comic figurines and models, all valued at several thousand or even tens of thousands, might be considered valuable to an ordinary little girl, but Chen Xue was no ordinary girl.

In her eyes, these items were just junk, especially after receiving so many valuable presents today... these gifts made her feel as though they were truly just garbage...

Her brows knitted, and she did not immediately reach out to take them.

Gao Junjie and the rest of the ’Four Young Evil Masters,’ already feeling the height of embarrassment with their faces burning up, now perceived Chen Jianguo’s unfriendly gaze. As they awkwardly held out their gifts with no one to accept them, their expressions became even more awkward, wishing they could just smash their heads against tofu to end their misery.

They had never felt so disgraced in their entire lives as they did today!

"Alright, Xue, take it."

Chen Jianguo, after all, was no ordinary man. Despite the rage in his heart, he still needed to maintain his composure. Suppressing his anger towards the Gao family, he cast them a cold glance and instructed Chen Xue.

Upon hearing her father’s words, Chen Xue finally reached out and took the gift, carelessly handing it to an aide beside her, without offering the thanks she had given to each guest before.

But for Gao Junjie and his fellows, already overwhelmed, seeing Chen Xue finally accepting the gift was a huge relief. To hold a present that they once believed to be exceptionally fine and thoughtful, enduring the disdainful and mocking gazes of the surrounding guests, was nearly unbearable.

"The Gao family has really made an enemy of Chen Jianguo this time."

"Hmph, the Gao family has certainly acted ruthlessly this time... Their approach is practically a slap to Chen Jianguo’s face. It would have been better not to send anyone and just say they couldn’t attend."

"........."

Within the crowd, facing the sight of Gao Junjie and the ’Four Young Evil Masters,’ murmurs and sneers began to circulate.(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets, your support is my biggest motivation.)