"Sir, since you don't have an invitation, please leave!" the hotel manager said coldly. "It wouldn't be good if the hotel had to take action!"
Lin Haitao looked smug. In his eyes, Lu Fan was just a nobody. How could someone like Lu Fan possibly attend such a high-class event?
Many people nearby were watching the spectacle. They had seen plenty of freeloaders like Lu Fan before.
How influential was the Han family of Jiangbei? Why would the elder invite an ordinary young man? It was simply a fantasy.
"The Jingxuan Hotel certainly knows how to put on a show?"
A cold voice rang out. Han Qiushui strode in, dressed in a magnificent long gown that outshone everyone else.
"Miss Han!"
The hotel manager was startled, his body even bending slightly. He had no idea why Miss Han was angry.
Han Qiushui ignored him and moved past the crowd, coming to Lu Fan's side. Under the astonished gazes of many, she bent down.
"Disciple pays respects to Master!"
As soon as the words fell, the entire venue erupted as if a bomb had gone off. Everyone turned to look at Lu Fan, their faces filled with shock.
Before, they had seen Lu Fan as merely someone crashing the party, but they certainly didn't think that way anymore.
"Today is your birthday banquet. Your master doesn't have anything good to give, so please accept this pill!" Lu Fan casually produced a pill.
Han Qiushui received it as if it were a priceless treasure. She knew very well that anything Lu Fan gave would not be ordinary.
"Miss Han, are you mistaken?" Lin Haitao interjected. "He's just a nobody, how could he..."
"Slap!"
Han Qiushui turned and slapped Lin Haitao across the face. "What are you to question Master!"
"Miss Han, I am the eldest young master of the Lin family!"
Lin Haitao was stunned, his face turning ashen. How could he accept being slapped in public by someone like him, the young master of the Lin family of Jiangbei?
"The Lin family of Jiangbei?" Han Qiushui turned. "So what?"
Lin Haitao's face was ashen. Han Qiushui's words showed she completely disregarded the Lin family of Jiangbei.
"Is this the hospitality of the Jingxuan Hotel?" Han Qiushui suddenly looked at the hotel manager.
"Miss Han, please calm down. I truly didn't know he was a distinguished guest of the Han family!"
The hotel manager was terrified and knelt down directly, 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!" Han Qiushui looked 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 eldest young master of the Lin family, with his status, to be carried out in public was a profound humiliation for him, and even for the entire Lin family.
"Master, please take the main seat!" Han Qiushui cupped her fists. "I apologize for the previous lack of hospitality. I hope Master will not blame me!"
"It's fine!"
Lu Fan waved his hand and walked towards the main seat, showing no concern at all.
Lin Ke followed behind him, appearing somewhat shy. Being watched by so many people made her feel a little embarrassed.
Lin Yalan stood there, watching the scene unfold, unsure of what to say.
She had never imagined that Lu Fan would have such a status, which made her doubt even more.
How powerful was the Han family of Jiangbei? For Han Qiushui to treat someone like this, there was probably no one in Jiangbei who could achieve it.
Under the gaze of many, Lu Fan led Lin Ke to the main seat, attracting considerable attention.
"Mr. Lu!"
The head of the Han family stood up and cupped his fists. "We apologize for the oversight today!"
As soon as he spoke, the other big figures at the head table also stood up. "Mr. Lu!"
With their calls, the entire banquet hall fell silent.
"Today is his birthday banquet. Everyone, no need to be so formal!"
Lu Fan chuckled, appearing calm and collected. Even when facing so many influential figures, he showed no fear.
At the main table, although they were unsure of Lu Fan's identity, the way the head of the Han family treated him was enough to indicate everything.
Lin Yalan, filled with shock, walked towards the outside of the hotel.
Meanwhile, Lin Haitao was on the phone, "Call more people. I'm going to kill him today!"
"Brother, don't be rash!"
Lin Yalan said, "That person is probably not simple!"
"That brat is just a nobody, yet he dared to bully me. How can I let him off!"
Lin Haitao said coldly, "Don't interfere in this matter today!"
"To be treated like this by Miss Han, how can he be an ordinary person!" Lin Yalan stated directly. "Brother, don't be foolish. Don't act rashly until you've investigated the matter clearly!"
"What, now you're even trying to control me?"
Lin Haitao said displeasedly, "You're about to marry Master Lu of Jiangnan. Even the Han family of Jiangbei doesn't need to be taken seriously!"
"Even the elder of the Han family treats him with great respect!" Lin Yalan spoke again. "Brother, do you think he's just an ordinary person!"
"How is that possible!" Lin Haitao was surprised. "I can still understand Miss Han treating him with respect, but why would the head of the powerful Han family of Jiangbei treat that trash like that?"
"If he has no extraordinary qualities, 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 find out!" Lin Haitao nodded. "I want to see what kind of identity this brat has!"
Lin Yalan nodded, not daring to say more. She knew 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 negligence, almost causing someone to offend Mr. Lu!"
"It has nothing to do with you!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "Actually, it's not a big deal!"
"Old Zhou, what's going on?" the head of the Han family said coldly. "You didn't even notify us when Mr. Lu arrived, and even made Mr. Lu sit in a lower seat alone!"
"It is this old servant's fault!" Su Dan Xiaoshuo Wang
Elder Zhou blamed himself, his face completely pale. He knew very well Lu Fan's status in the Han family, and now that something like this had happened, he also bore significant responsibility.
No one dared to speak, and they all speculated about Lu Fan's identity, but they couldn't fathom how there could be a young man in Jiangbei whom the Han family treated with such respect.
Thinking of this, many were shocked. Someone who could make the Han family act like this could only be someone 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, his status would be extraordinary.
The entire banquet hall was filled with gazes focused on him, and constant speculation.
Lin Ke felt extremely uneasy, especially under the collective gaze of everyone. The respect in their eyes made her somewhat unaccustomed.
"What happened just now?" the head of the Han family asked.
"Someone was causing trouble, but they were driven away!" Elder Zhou bowed.
The head of the Han family frowned. He hadn't expected anyone to cause trouble here!