"Um, there wasn't anything to eat outside, so I went to the kitchen to grab some meat," Lin Chen said naturally, pointing to the roasted lamb leg in his hand, in response to Xie Yun's question.
He had been in seclusion within the Nine Dragon Ring for two days. Although only two days had passed in the outside world, it had been more than a week inside the Nine Dragon Ring. How could he not be hungry? Since the food at this banquet was free, eating a little more wasn't too much, was it?
"You really are... Those people were saying earlier that someone ate two roast suckling pigs and a lamb leg in the restaurant. It wasn't you, was it?" Hearing Lin Chen's words, Xie Yun immediately felt what it was like to be in a truly embarrassing situation. She had been discussing with her friends which "beast" would eat so much at such a banquet. She never expected that person to be Lin Chen!
"Um, it was me. Anyway, it's all free, so I just ate a bit more..." Lin Chen nodded seriously, his expression full of affirmation.
"Um, Lin Chen, who is this?" Luo Bin, who was about to leave, was startled to see the beautiful woman talking to Lin Chen. This woman was clearly the one his cousin wanted to confess to. Why did she seem so familiar with Lin Chen now?
"Um, this is my girlfriend, Xie Yun. I came with her," Lin Chen replied with a bite of the lamb leg.
"What? Your girlfriend? What a joke!" Hearing Lin Chen's words, Luo Bin was completely stunned. Good heavens, wasn't this his future cousin-in-law? How did she become Lin Chen's girlfriend?
"Hehehe, hello, I'm Xie Yun. I'm Lin Chen's colleague from the office, and also his girlfriend."
"You're Luo Bin, right? Luo Wei's cousin? We've met before." Seeing Luo Wei, Xie Yun appeared composed and took the initiative to introduce herself. She had asked Lin Chen to come over to act as a shield for her. How could she miss such a good opportunity now?
"What? This..." Upon receiving Xie Yun's definite answer, Luo Bin was utterly dumbfounded. What was going on here?
"Everyone, please be quiet!" Just as the few of them were conversing, the microphone on the stage was picked up by Luo Wei, who had just come down from upstairs. As Luo Wei's voice rang out, the music in the hall stopped, and the lights dimmed slightly, leaving only a spotlight on the stage.
"Let's go, we'll go over first. You can eat your lamb leg later," Seeing this, Xie Yun smiled lightly and directly pulled Lin Chen towards the center of the stage. Lin Chen could only helplessly place the lamb leg on a nearby dining table. What a pity, he hadn't eaten his fill yet!
"Everyone, thank you for giving me face today and putting aside your affairs to attend this banquet."
"And today, we are honored to have the divine doctor Old Wu with us. So today, I want to take this opportunity to confess my feelings to the girl I like!" As Luo Wei finished speaking, a spotlight directly fell on Xie Yun. Instantly, Xie Yun became the most eye-catching person in the entire hall.
"Wow! How romantic!"
"Young Master Luo, you're amazing!" The crowd of onlookers began to cheer, and the atmosphere in the hall was instantly pushed to its peak.
"Let me introduce everyone, this is the girl I like the most. Her name is Xie Yun, and she is the eldest daughter of the former Xie family."
"We all know that the Xie family had an accident many years ago, and many of Xie Yun's relatives lost their lives in that disaster."
"And I, Luo Wei, am willing to take on the responsibility of taking care of her from now on." As he spoke, Luo Wei, holding a microphone in one hand and a large bouquet of roses in the other, slowly walked towards Xie Yun.
"So, Yunyun, will you be my girlfriend?" At this moment, Luo Wei was full of smiles, and with the large bouquet of roses and a black suit, he believed he was undeniably romantic. Before, her so-called boyfriend had run away as soon as he heard that Old Wu was present. By stepping forward at this moment, he was sure to win the beauty's heart!
"Um, I'm sorry, Young Master Luo, but I have to decline your kind offer. I already have a boyfriend."
"This, is my boyfriend, Lin Chen." As she spoke, Xie Yun directly pulled the Lin Chen beside her out and introduced him to Luo Wei.
"What? Lin Chen? Boyfriend?" Seeing Lin Chen in front of him, Luo Wei was completely stunned.
"Um, hello, Young Master Luo." Lin Chen also greeted Luo Wei with a smile.
"This..." Luo Wei was stunned, utterly stunned. Although Lin Chen looked harmless at the moment, with even some residual oil stains on his lips, clearly indicating he had just finished eating without wiping his mouth. The entire hall fell into silence, and all the guests instinctively closed their mouths, not daring to breathe. The young master of the prestigious Luo family was defeated by such a man? And in front of so many people!
"Young Master Luo, with your qualifications, there are many suitable girls for you. Please don't waste your time on me."
"My boyfriend and I have something to do, so we'll be leaving now." With the shield plan successful, Xie Yun planned to slip away. It was meaningless for her to stay here any longer, so it was better to leave.
"Xie Yun! Are you sure you really want to choose this person?" Seeing Xie Yun about to leave, Luo Wei became furious. He had been rejected in front of so many people! And because of a former convict who had only recently been released from prison!
"I'm sorry, Young Master Luo. Thank you for your admiration, but I have already made my choice." After saying this, Xie Yun directly took Lin Chen's hand in front of Luo Wei.
"You're really something, not minding your image at all." As she spoke, she even took out a napkin from her handbag and wiped away the oil stains on the corner of Lin Chen's mouth.
"Let's go, you haven't eaten your fill yet, have you? I'll treat you to a meal!" Having rejected Luo Wei, Xie Yun was in a great mood and turned to leave with Lin Chen.
"Wait!" However, after taking just two steps, a shout came from behind them. Looking back instinctively, they saw an old man slowly walking down from the second floor. It was none other than the divine doctor Old Wu!
"My heavens! Divine Doctor Old Wu has personally come downstairs? Is he here to back up Young Master Luo?"
"Wow, if Divine Doctor Old Wu makes a move against these two, who in Hangzhou would dare to protect them?" Seeing that even Divine Doctor Old Wu had personally come down, the surrounding onlookers' eyes widened in disbelief. Divine Doctor Old Wu was the imperial physician for the nobles of Hangzhou! Which high-ranking noble in Hangzhou dared not give him some respect? If he were to make a move against Lin Chen and Xie Yun, these two would likely be doomed!