"Mr. Lin Chen, hello. I am entrusted by my superior to present you with this unnamed great cauldron. I hope you will accept it."
Upon seeing Lin Chen, Secretary Liang immediately stepped forward and bowed deeply to him.
Before Lin Chen could say anything,
"Holy shit, what's going on? The Governor bought this cauldron, and it's to give to him?"
"What the hell? I've never heard of any major family in Hangcheng surnamed Lin."
"Huh? I found some information about this guy. He seems to be called Lin Chen. He just put away a young master from a small family in Hangcheng, Zhang Tao. Apparently, he took the blame for his girlfriend, only to be betrayed by her."
The people present were all top socialites in Hangcheng, and soon, some public information about Lin Chen appeared before everyone.
This naturally included the cause and effect of his imprisonment, as well as the betrayal and humiliation he suffered.
"Holy shit, so that idiot woman betrayed Lin Chen and chose to climb higher?"
"And now the Shangguan family and the Governor are both trying to win over this Lin Chen?"
"If his ex-girlfriend knew about this, wouldn't she regret it to death?"
As the news broke, the entire auction venue was in an uproar.
Watching gossip is human nature, especially now that this gossip involves the Shangguan family and the Governor of Hangcheng, the significance of the matter had truly changed!
At this moment, Qin Wanru's expression changed repeatedly as she listened to the gossip around her.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible! Secretary Liang, did you make a mistake? His name is Lin Chen, that's true, but he's definitely not the Lin Chen you're looking for!"
Qin Wanru immediately stood up and looked at Secretary Liang.
In her opinion, the person even the Governor of Hangcheng had to send gifts to curry favor with, even if his name was Lin Chen, must be someone with the same name, and definitely not her good-for-nothing ex-boyfriend!
If he really had such backing, why would he have gone to jail back then?
That was going to jail! Years of youth were wasted just like that. Who would be willing?
Furthermore, if Lin Chen truly knew people from the Shangguan family, his mother was almost dying on the streets, and no one cared for her!
Therefore, the Lin Chen the Shangguan family spoke of, and the Lin Chen Secretary Liang spoke of, could not possibly be her good-for-nothing ex-boyfriend!
They must just be namesakes!
"Hehehe, there's no mistake. I've seen Mr. Lin's photo, and I know about some of Mr. Lin's deeds. Of course, I also know you are Qin Wanru, so I couldn't possibly be mistaken."
However, to Qin Wanru's utter disbelief, as soon as she finished speaking, Secretary Liang gave her a contemptuous smile.
What a joke, this was the person his superior wanted to give a gift to. He must have thoroughly investigated the other party's information long ago, so how could he make a mistake?
If he made a mistake, let alone losing his secretary position, he might even risk his life!
"What? You even know me?"
Hearing this, Qin Wanru felt her legs go weak, and she collapsed to the ground.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible. How could this good-for-nothing know the Governor of Hangcheng?"
Qin Wanru was stunned. At this moment, she felt a tightness in her chest and breathlessness, almost spitting blood!
What in the world was going on?
Didn't her good-for-nothing ex-boyfriend go to jail for a few years? How could he know people from the Shangguan family? And how could he get the Governor of Hangcheng to treat him so courteously?
"Mr. Lin, you see, where would you like me to deliver this unnamed great cauldron?"
Secretary Liang ignored Qin Wanru again and turned to look at Lin Chen.
His superior had previously instructed him that Mr. Lin was a distinguished guest and must be treated with care!
Although he still didn't understand what was so noteworthy about a convict who had just been released from prison, it was still the Governor's direct order, and he dared not disobey it no matter what!
"Sorry, I don't know your superior, so I definitely cannot accept this cauldron."
Lin Chen shook his head and directly refused.
Admittedly, he did want the unnamed great cauldron, but as the saying goes, one should not accept favors without merit. Since the other party was offering such a generous gift, they must have something to ask of him!
He didn't want to owe a favor just for a cauldron.
"Ah? This..."
Hearing Lin Chen's refusal, even the experienced Secretary Liang was a little dumbfounded.
Good heavens, his superior was giving a gift, and it was refused?
"Excuse me, I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now."
Sensing the gazes of the surrounding people and the various discussions, Lin Chen stood up, intending to leave.
He had matters to attend to, and it was best to avoid the limelight in such a setting.
"Wait! Mr. Lin, if you don't accept this cauldron, I won't be able to explain it back to the Governor."
At this moment, Secretary Liang looked troubled and blocked Lin Chen's path.
He truly didn't understand how the Governor of Hangcheng could be publicly refused when offering a gift!
This was clearly a sign of disrespect to the Governor!
"Whether you can explain it or not is your business, it has nothing to do with me. Please let me pass."
Seeing Secretary Liang's attitude, Lin Chen's expression gradually turned grim.
"This... I'm sorry, Mr. Lin. Could you let me make a phone call before I leave?"
Upon meeting Lin Chen's gaze, Secretary Liang instinctively shivered.
What kind of look was that?
Cold, devoid of any emotion. Just a single glance, and he felt as if he were completely enveloped in killing intent!
Moreover, that aura of superiority was even more potent than his superior's!
What was going on? Wasn't this just a recently released convict? How could he possess such an aura?
"Lin Chen, why don't you let him make a phone call? I suspect there's more to this than meets the eye."
However, just as Lin Chen was about to leave, Shangguan Ling'er approached and spoke to him, trying to persuade him.
Regardless, Secretary Liang represented the Governor of Hangcheng. If things escalated too badly, it would be detrimental.
"Alright, then make your call."
Seeing that Shangguan Ling'er had spoken, Lin Chen nodded and agreed.
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Lin, thank you, Miss Shangguan."
With Lin Chen's consent, Secretary Liang was greatly relieved and quickly took out his phone to make a call.
Heaven knows, if Lin Chen had truly left just like that today, he would have been unable to account for himself to his superior!
A moment later, the call was connected, and Secretary Liang explained the situation to the person on the other end.
Although the auction had ended, no one in the venue had left.
No matter who it was, they all wanted to witness firsthand how the situation would unfold!
"Mr. Lin, would you mind taking this call?"
After explaining the reason, Secretary Liang held out his phone to Lin Chen with a sincere expression.