"Sir, you do not have an invitation, so please leave!" the hotel manager said coldly. "It would not be good if the hotel staff had to escort you out!"
Lin Haitao looked smug. In his eyes, Lu Fan was merely a nobody, and there was no way he could participate in such a high-class banquet.
Quite a few people nearby were watching the scene unfold like a show. They had seen many people like Lu Fan, who came to freeload.
The Han family of Jiangbei held such prestige. How could the elder invite an ordinary young man? That would be like a fantasy.
"The Jingxuan Hotel certainly knows how to put on a show?"
A cold voice rang out as Han Qiushui strode in, dressed in a magnificent long gown that outshone everyone else present.
"Miss Han!"
The hotel manager was startled, his body bending slightly. He had no idea why Miss Han was angry.
Han Qiushui ignored him and walked past the crowd, arriving beside Lu Fan. To the astonishment of many, she bowed her head.
"Disciple greets Master!"
The moment the words left her lips, the entire hall erupted as if an explosion had occurred. All eyes turned to Lu Fan, filled with shock.
Previously, they had seen Lu Fan as just someone freeloading food, but they would never think that now.
"Today is your birthday banquet. Your master doesn't have anything good to give you, so please accept this pill!" Lu Fan casually produced a pill.
Han Qiushui received it as if it were a treasure. She knew very well that anything Lu Fan gave her would not be ordinary.
"Miss Han, could there be a mistake?" Lin Haitao interjected. "He's just a nobody, how could he..."
"Slap!"
Han Qiushui turned and slapped Lin Haitao across the face. "Who do you think you are, to dare question Master!"
"Miss Han, I am the young master of the Lin family!"
Lin Haitao was stunned, his face turning ashen. He, the dignified young master of the Lin family of Jiangbei, had been slapped publicly. How could he accept this?
"The Lin family of Jiangbei?" Han Qiushui turned. "So what?"
Lin Haitao's face was ashen. Han Qiushui's words completely dismissed the Lin family of Jiangbei.
"Is this how the Jingxuan Hotel treats its guests?" Han Qiushui glared at the hotel manager.
"Miss Han, please calm your anger. I truly did not know he was a distinguished guest of the Han family!"
The hotel manager, terrified, immediately knelt down, his eyes filled with helplessness.
He had always been smooth in his dealings, but today's events had caught him completely off guard.
"Get him out of here!" Han Qiushui said, looking at Lin Haitao. "He is not welcome here!"
The hotel manager nodded and quickly sent people to escort Lin Haitao out of the banquet.
Lin Haitao was furious and incredibly frustrated. As the young master of the Lin family, with his status, to be publicly carried out was a great humiliation to him, and indeed to the entire Lin family.
"Master, please take the seat of honor!" Han Qiushui cupped her fists. "We apologize for the poor reception earlier. We hope Master will not be offended!"
"It's fine!"
Lu Fan waved his hand and headed towards the main seat, appearing completely unfazed.
Lin Ke followed behind, appearing somewhat shy. Being watched by so many people made her feel a little embarrassed.
Lin Yalan stood rooted to the spot, looking at the scene unfolding before her, unsure of what to say.
She had never imagined that Lu Fan possessed such a status, which made her doubt even more.
The Han family of Jiangbei was such a powerful clan. For Han Qiushui to treat someone in such a manner, there was probably no one in Jiangbei who could achieve that.
Under the gaze of many, Lu Fan led Lin Ke to the main seat, drawing significant attention.
"Mr. Lu!"
The head of the Han family stood up and cupped his fists. "We apologize for the negligence today!"
As soon as he spoke, the other influential figures at the head table also stood up. "Mr. Lu!"
With their calls, the entire banquet hall fell silent.
"Today is his birthday banquet, so there's no need for such formality, everyone!"
Lu Fan chuckled, appearing calm and composed. Even when facing many influential figures, he showed no trace of fear.
Though they didn't know Lu Fan's identity while seated at the head table, the way the head of the Han family treated him was enough to indicate everything.
Lin Yalan, filled with shock, walked out of the hotel.
Meanwhile, Lin Haitao was on the phone. "Call more people. I'm going to kill him today!"
"Brother, don't be reckless!"
Lin Yalan said, "That person is likely not simple!"
"That brat is just a nobody, yet he dares to bully me. How can I let him off!"
Lin Haitao said coldly, "Don't interfere with this matter today!"
"Someone who can be treated with such respect by Miss Han cannot be an ordinary person!" Lin Yalan stated. "Brother, don't be foolish. Don't act rashly until you've investigated the matter clearly!"
"What, now even you are trying to control me?"
Lin Haitao said unhappily. "You'll be marrying Master Lu of Jiangnan soon. Even the Han family of Jiangbei need not be taken seriously!"
"Even the elder of the Han family treated him with great respect!" Lin Yalan spoke again. "Brother, do you think he could be an ordinary person!"
"How is that possible!" Lin Haitao was surprised. "I can understand Miss Han treating him with respect, but why would the dignified head of the Han family of Jiangbei treat that good-for-nothing like that?"
"If he has no extraordinary abilities, why would he be like this!"
Lin Yalan's expression was serious. How could she not understand this point?
"If that's the case, then I'll wait until I've investigated thoroughly!" Lin Haitao nodded. "I want to see what kind of person this brat is!"
Lin Yalan nodded, not daring to say anything more. She knew clearly that this matter was not trivial.
Meanwhile, at the banquet, Lu Fan was being toasted by everyone. Lin Ke sat beside him, her face showing a hint of embarrassment.
Shortly after, Elder Zhou arrived and bowed to Lu Fan. "It was my oversight that almost led to Mr. Lu being offended!"
"It has nothing to do with you!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "Actually, it's not a big deal!"
"Old Zhou, what happened?" the head of the Han family said coldly. "You didn't even notify us when Mr. Lu arrived, and you even made Mr. Lu sit in a lower seat!"
"It is this old servant's fault!" Su Dan Novel Network
Elder Zhou blamed himself, his face completely pale. He knew very well Lu Fan's status within the Han family, and now that something like this had happened, he bore a significant responsibility.
The people present dared not speak, all guessing Lu Fan's identity, but they couldn't fathom how there could be a young man in Jiangbei who commanded such respect from the Han family.
Thinking of this, many were shocked. Someone who could make the Han family act like this could only be an influential figure from the capital.
Only then could everything be explained.
The capital was the most prosperous place in the country, reaching its peak in both economy and trade.
If Lu Fan was truly a mysterious figure from the capital, then his status would be extraordinary.
Throughout the banquet hall, everyone's eyes were focused, and their speculations continued.
Lin Ke felt as if she were sitting on pins and needles, especially under the collective gaze of everyone. The respect in their eyes made her feel somewhat unaccustomed.
"What happened just now?" the head of the Han family asked.
"Someone was causing trouble, but they were driven away!" Elder Zhou replied with a bow.
The head of the Han family frowned slightly. He had not expected anyone to cause trouble here!