The young man and woman standing beside Liu Xiaotian looked at Chen Fan again with surprise after hearing his confident words.
Just then, Liu Qianze, who had remained silent, walked towards Chen Fan with a grim expression.
Liu Xiaotian's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and he hurriedly stopped Liu Qianze, saying worriedly, "Cousin, that person really has a black gold invitation! My matters can wait until after today's banquet."
If his uncle and the others knew that Liu Qianze would go so far as to cause a scene at the birthday banquet for him, they would probably skin him alive when they got back!
However, Liu Qianze ignored him, pushed Liu Xiaotian aside, and continued towards Chen Fan.
"Xiaotian, your cousin is really good to you," a young man praised.
"Today is not just Old Master Qin's birthday banquet, but also your cousin's engagement banquet. I didn't expect him to be willing to stand up for you in a place like this."
"Isn't this going too far? That kid has a black gold invitation, so he's a distinguished guest of the Qin family, no matter how you look at it."
Hearing the words of Liu Qianze's friends, Liu Xiaotian was so touched that tears welled up in his eyes, "I didn't expect my cousin to be so good to me, willing to stand up for me here."
"Chen Fan!"
Liu Qianze had already reached Chen Fan, gritting his teeth as he called out the other's name.
Seeing Liu Qianze's furious face, Chen Fan was not surprised. "Dr. Liu? I didn't expect you to have the nerve to show up here. Aren't you afraid of making a fool of yourself?"
As he spoke, Chen Fan glanced meaningfully at Liu Qianze's lower body.
Liu Qianze's emotions instantly became agitated, wishing he could strangle Chen Fan to death right now! He angrily questioned, "Kid, what exactly did you do to me?!"
Ever since Chen Fan had pricked him with silver needles last time, not only had he lost control of his bladder, but that particular area had also shown no reaction whatsoever. He had secretly consulted numerous renowned urologists in the past few days, but to no avail!
Chen Fan sneered, "For someone worse than an animal like you, I don't think anything I do is excessive."
He then cast a mocking glance at Liu Qianze, "A kind reminder, wearing adult diapers too often can lead to eczema."
Liu Qianze had never endured such humiliation before, his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles cracked.
"What? Dr. Liu, are you planning to make a move at Old Master Qin's birthday banquet?"
Upon hearing Chen Fan mention the banquet, Liu Qianze's anger gradually subsided. Instead, he let out a cold laugh and said, "Chen Fan, I almost forgot to tell you. Today is not only Old Master Qin's birthday banquet, but also my engagement banquet with Qin Shuran."
"As former colleagues, I will definitely let you witness the happy moment between Qin Shuran and me today."
He then leaned closer to Chen Fan, "Chen Fan, take a look at yourself. What are you? Even if you managed to get an invitation, you still look so out of place here. As for what you did to me before, after I'm with Qin Shuran, I will make you pay for it bit by bit, make you regret ever provoking me, Liu Qianze!"
"A useless man who can't even function as a man, and you still want to be with Shuran? Don't you find that laughable?" Chen Fan taunted.
Mentioning his pain, Liu Qianze's face darkened once again. "I've already heard that there's a divine doctor who has recently appeared in Jiangcheng City, capable of treating all sorts of difficult and complex illnesses."
Chen Fan smiled calmly, "Is that so? Can you guarantee that he will treat you?"
"Heh heh, Chen Fan, do you know what's particularly annoying about you? It's your arrogance. Do you know what my Liu family lacks the least? Connections and money! Why would that divine doctor refuse to treat me?"
Chen Fan looked at the confident Liu Qianze and couldn't help but let out a couple of cold laughs, "Heh heh, I hope you can still be this confident when you meet that divine doctor."
However, at this moment, a group of people appeared on the second-floor staircase of the villa, immediately drawing everyone's attention.
Leading the group was Old Master Qin, holding a dragon-headed staff and dressed in a Tang suit.
Qin Hongguo and Qin Xiaodong stood on either side, followed by the elegant figures of Qin Shuran and Qin Yuyan.
Qin Shuran, in a white evening gown today, was like an ethereal fairy, attracting the gaze of many male guests.
"The one in the white evening gown, isn't that the eldest daughter of the Qin family? I didn't expect her to be so beautiful!"
"She's absolutely stunning. Anyone who can marry her would be blessed for eight lifetimes."
Upon hearing the discussions around her, Qin Yuyan's face immediately showed a hint of displeasure, and she cast a glance at Qin Shuran beside her.
If it weren't for Qin Shuran, how could she have gone from being the eldest daughter of the Qin family to the second daughter?
If it weren't for Qin Shuran, why would these praises that originally belonged to her now fall upon Qin Shuran?
In Qin Yuyan's eyes, these were all things that Qin Shuran had forcefully taken away from her.
Liu Qianze, standing beside Chen Fan, naturally heard the surrounding discussions. He looked at Chen Fan with a mocking expression, "Did you hear that? The entire South China region knows now that I, Liu Qianze, am Qin Shuran's man!"
"You just stand here and witness the happy moment between us."
As he finished speaking, Liu Qianze walked forward. In his pocket, he had a diamond ring, and it was almost time for his appearance.
Thinking that he would soon be able to put the diamond ring on Qin Shuran's finger in front of Chen Fan, and imagining Chen Fan's pained expression later, Liu Qianze couldn't help but feel incredibly excited.
"Everyone."
Old Master Qin stopped at the middle of the stairs.
The entire venue immediately fell silent, with all eyes turning to Old Master Qin.
"I am deeply grateful to all of you for gracing my birthday banquet with your presence. However, today, I also wish to take this opportunity to announce a matter concerning my juniors."
Upon hearing this, Qin Shuran, standing behind Old Master Qin, trembled all over, her expression dimming.
On the other hand, Liu Qianze, standing at the bottom of the stairs, looked extremely excited.
Everyone looked at Old Master Qin, and many were still unsure what he was about to announce.
"As everyone knows, my granddaughter Shuran has reached marriageable age, and she and Liu Qianze of the Liu family were childhood sweethearts. They have had a marriage engagement for a long time. Taking advantage of my eightieth birthday, we will hold an engagement ceremony with the witness of many friends and relatives."
"What?!"
"The Qin family is going to form an alliance with the Liu family?"
"Heavens, this is a monumental event! The power dynamics of the entire South China Province might be reshuffled because of this!"
Upon hearing Old Master Qin's words, the entire hall erupted in an uproar!
"Young Master Liu, congratulations!"
"To be able to marry such a beautiful woman as Qin Shuran, Young Master Liu is truly blessed!"
"I heard they both study medicine. They are truly a match made in heaven, a talented man and a beautiful woman."
Many young people who were familiar with Liu Qianze in the audience cupped their hands in congratulation to him.
Liu Qianze's face was already flushed with pride. He cast a smug glance at Chen Fan in the crowd not far away, took out a ring box from his pocket, and walked up the stairs, preparing to personally place the diamond ring on Qin Shuran's finger.
However, at this moment, Qin Shuran, who had a dejected expression, suddenly said with a resolute gaze, "I will not marry him!"