The Beauties Help Me Become the No.1 Official
Chapter 531: Stand High Enough and You Won’t See the Ants

Chapter 531: Chapter 531: Stand High Enough and You Won’t See the Ants

The dinner party was delightful, especially with Liu Xiaoting’s deft handling of dynamics, which made Jiang Chun Nian the center of attention, naturally relegating Lin Fan to the status of a disregarded stone.

In all the comparisons, Jiang Chun Nian’s face bore an excited smile, his gaze towards Lin Fan always carried a domineering air. Lin Fan, on the other hand, showed no signs of dismay and wore a polite smile, occasionally dropping compliments, clearly demonstrating submissiveness.

"Lin Fan, it’s been a few years, and you’ve progressed quite a bit!"

Watching the entire scene unfold, Mr. Gu patted Lin Fan on the shoulder, clearly he had seen through the facade.

"Master, after several years, your chess skills remain as sharp, perfectly controlling the game within the veil."

Lin Fan, holding his beverage, looked at Mr. Gu with a smile. Clearly, today’s meal was his own crafted scenario, aimed to see how he would handle it.

"You are my most outstanding student, always calm and seasoned in your approach, knowing when to avoid reality and when to strike decisively. It looks like the years of refinement have made you more reserved, and undoubtedly, your skills in chess will advance as well."

The dialogue between smart people was beyond comprehension for fools, but Feng Xiaoxiao, sitting next to the Master’s wife, had a glint in her eyes.

"Master is naturally a notch above in chess. In my heart, you are not just a mentor but also like a father, which is why I always address you as ’Master.’ If possible, I hope you could impart more wisdom to me."

Lin Fan gulped down his drink and quickly stepped out to the balcony as his phone vibrated. Opening the message from Boss Qi, he gasped in astonishment.

"This woman is terrifying!"

In just half an hour, not only had she found the cellphone owner’s details including his home address, family members, WeChat ID, past records, and even hotel bookings, but she also sent information about Jiang Chun Nian and the state of the Jiang family’s business, including detailed descriptions of recent partnerships. The efficiency and detail were likely quicker than the police station.

Reading the comparisons between the two individuals led to an undeniable conclusion: they were surely homosexuals, a fact backed by ironclad evidence. Just as Lin Fan was marveling at this information, another message came in, disclosing that Jiang Chun Nian’s male companion had checked into a hotel and was waiting for him.

"The city knows how to play indeed!"

While marveling at Boss Qi’s skills, Lin Fan also had to admire Jiang Chun Nian’s strategic moves. However, this so-called successful man’s recent financial state was just average, especially evident when Lin Fan saw the Xue Group’s name on the list of collaborators—apparently, the so-called rich and handsome man was merely subcontracting for Xue Changchun.

"Lin Fan, are you out here having a gloomy smoke?"

Behind him, Jiang Chun Nian’s voice followed, his smiling face offering a box of Lotus brand cigarettes: "Have some good stuff."

"Thank you."

Lin Fan didn’t refuse, taking a cigarette from the box. As he was handing it back, Jiang Chun Nian refused: "No need, keep it. After all, when you’re on a business trip, it’s good to have some decent cigarettes to save face."

"Then, thanks!"

Lin Fan pocketed the Lotus and looked at Jiang Chun Nian with a smile, "Jiang, you’re really riding high these days, getting married, taking on projects, making a fortune every day."

"I have no choice, only by doing this can I be worthy of a girl like Xiao Xiao. After all, she is not suited for roadside stalls, her hands are not meant for farming."

Jiang Chun Nian wore the air of a successful man, his words laced with authority: "I heard you’re on assignment in town, not bad, coming from the countryside, being able to mix in the city is great progress. Keep it up, buy a house, get married, have kids, it’s also a kind of blissful, mundane happiness—unlike us in the big cities, under great pressure, earning millions every year and it’s still not enough."

"That’s right, the pressure is indeed huge."

Lin Fan continued nodding, without any rebuttals.

"But, man must strive regardless of whether born poor or rich; poverty is no excuse. Looking at my successful career, it’s all through hard labor, after all, only through effort can one reap rewards. Even if our statuses were equal, I’m confident in achieving today’s success, so at the wedding, I hope you genuinely wish us well. As for the past, consider it a beautiful dream, let’s not talk about it anymore, and I also hope that in the future, you never show up in front of Feng Xiaoxiao again."

Jiang Chun Nian spoke coldly: "By the way, my new project should be right in your Red Flag County of Jiangning City. I’ll likely deal frequently with your county magistrate, which is also why the Master insisted on inviting me for this meal. Considering the Master’s face, I might be able to help you out, but if I turn hostile, a single word from me could ruin your career."

"Oh? Then I hope President Jiang will be merciful."

Lin Fan smiled faintly, when you stand high enough, ants are invisible, and at this moment, the boastful Jiang Chun Nian was just an ant in Lin Fan’s eyes.