Chapter 4: Chapter 4: The Engagement Banquet
Qin Tuo’s heart sank.
He never would have thought that Xu Min could become so shameless.
Beside them, Zhang Yinhuan jumped up and shrieked.
"Qin Tuo, get the hell out of my sight! You still want that three hundred thousand? Mr. Zhao is coming to pick Xiaomin up for their engagement at the hotel any minute now. If you don’t leave now, you won’t be able to leave later!"
Xu Min’s face was cold. She said nothing more, averting her eyes and refusing to even glance at Qin Tuo.
"Fine, fine. Very good!"
Qin Tuo nodded, slowly backing away.
"You two, mother and daughter, had better remember what happened today!"
"Xu Min, Zhang Yinhuan... If I, Qin Tuo, fail to repay the humiliation you’ve dealt me today, then my name isn’t Qin Tuo!"
"You will definitely regret the foolish choice you’ve made today!"
Having said his piece, Qin Tuo turned and left without a single backward glance.
After leaving the Xu Family’s home, Qin Tuo first went to a pharmacy to fill a prescription for his mother from a formula he had in his mind.
’Whoa, it’s this expensive?’
Qin Tuo’s brows furrowed deeply after seeing the prices of just a few of the medicinal ingredients.
These ingredients were costly, and the total would be a considerable expense.
Qin Tuo was strapped for cash. Where was he supposed to get this kind of money?
Left with no other choice, he could only think of borrowing some from Chen Wenxiong.
...
「Downtown, Lige Hotel.」
Qin Tuo took a taxi to the Lige Hotel, located in a prime district.
The Lige Hotel was Ming City’s only six-star, ultra-luxurious hotel. Anyone who could afford to host a banquet here was either rich or powerful.
For instance, the man of the hour today, Zhao Peng, was the young master of a local real estate company!
His face was glowing, his smile radiant. Beside him stood the beautifully dressed and captivating Xu Min.
The two of them were at the hotel entrance, greeting the arriving guests.
One luxury car after another pulled up, showcasing the Zhao Family’s powerful connections and social standing.
Just then, a taxi stopped at the hotel entrance, looking particularly conspicuous!
After getting out of the car, Qin Tuo kept his head down and walked straight into the hotel.
"Well, well, if it isn’t Qin Tuo?"
Zhao Peng’s eyes lit up, and he let out a derisive cry.
He had already heard that Qin Tuo was out of prison and had been looking for a chance to humiliate him. He never expected the kid to deliver himself right to his doorstep!
"Hey, hey, don’t go! Qin Tuo, where do you think you’re going? I, Zhao Peng, have booked the entire hall today. You can’t just waltz in here without my permission!"
Xu Min, standing beside him, sneered and said mockingly,
"A down-and-out loser like him? What right does he have to eat at a high-class, luxurious hotel like this? He’s probably here to mooch a free meal!"
HAHAHA...
Instantly, the surrounding guests couldn’t help but burst into loud, mocking laughter.
Some of them were even aware of the ambiguous history between Xu Min and Qin Tuo.
So they stood there, ready to watch the show and see Qin Tuo make a fool of himself.
Qin Tuo straightened his back and said coldly,
"Get out of my way!"
He remembered that Chen Wenxiong had told him to attend a banquet on the eighth floor. It had absolutely nothing to do with Zhao Peng’s engagement party.
"Heh, you dare get fierce with me? Believe it or not, with a single word, I can make you face consequences you can’t even imagine!"
A murderous glint appeared in Zhao Peng’s eyes.
A few bodyguards beside him took a few steps forward, their faces filled with warning.
Then, Zhao Peng chuckled again.
"Qin Tuo, you want to go in? Sure! Shine my shoes for me, and I’ll let you in to see the world. How about it?"
As he spoke, he stuck out his foot with an incredibly arrogant expression.
"Heh, Zhao Peng, you piece of trash. I could beat you to a pulp two years ago, and I can still do it now. You want another taste of that?"
Qin Tuo suddenly tilted his head and gave a wicked smile.
"You..."
Zhao Peng was instantly furious!
Two years ago, at a construction site, Qin Tuo had beaten him so badly he’d broken a bone. Afterwards, he had been the laughingstock of his social circle for quite some time.
It had become the shame of his life!
"Damn you, you stinking brat! There is no way you’re setting foot in this Lige Hotel today!"
Zhao Peng gritted his teeth and announced to the crowd.
"Heh!"
Qin Tuo gave a disdainful sneer.
"I’ll go in if I want to. What can you do about it? Besides, I’m not here for your engagement party. This has nothing to do with you."
Hearing this, the surrounding guests were somewhat surprised.
’Oh? He’s not here for the engagement party? Maybe a private dinner?’
Instantly, all sorts of speculation arose in the minds of the crowd...
However, Xu Min suddenly burst out laughing and exposed him in front of everyone.
"Qin Tuo, it’s not like I don’t know your family’s situation. None of your relatives are doing well. Host a banquet at the Lige Hotel? You might be able to fool others with that nonsense, but you can’t fool me, Xu Min!"
Hearing Xu Min expose him so publicly, the crowd of guests once again erupted in jeering laughter, their eyes filled with ridicule as they looked at Qin Tuo.
"Sigh, this young man just had to save face and act like a big shot. Now he’s been exposed!"
"Haha, and to be exposed by his own ex-fiancée. If I were him, I’d be so embarrassed I’d want to go die."
"Forget it, kid. This isn’t a place for you, and Young Master Zhao isn’t someone you can afford to offend. You’d better hurry back to your brick-laying job!"
Just then, someone suddenly couldn’t help but exclaim in shock.
"Look over there!"
Everyone turned to look and saw a deep black Rolls-Royce Cullinan slowly approaching from the end of the boulevard.
It was noble, elegant, and one of a kind. As it drew nearer, its sheer presence was so overwhelming that the crowd felt they could barely breathe!
"Oh my god! Ming A88888... That’s the car of the richest man in the city, Boss Chen!"
"What? Boss Chen is here? I can’t believe I’m actually seeing him in person today!"
The crowd of guests gasped in astonishment. One by one, they straightened their ties and stood up straight, not daring to act out of line.
After all, this was the richest man in Ming City!
It was rumored that his net worth had long ago reached a terrifyingly unfathomable level. Even the six-star Lige Hotel behind them was his private property.
A thrill ran through Zhao Peng, and a look of ecstasy appeared on his face!
Then, he announced proudly to the crowd,
"Did you see that? The richest man in Ming City, Mr. Chen Wenxiong himself, is gracing my engagement party with his presence!"
As soon as he said it, an uproar went through the crowd, followed by the continuous sound of sharp intakes of breath.
The many guests stared at Zhao Peng, their eyes filled with envy and admiration!
"My god... Even Chen Wenxiong, the richest man in Ming City, is coming to pay his respects? The Zhao Family has some serious clout!"
"Incredible! I never realized Young Master Zhao had such powerful backing!"
"Awesome! It looks like we’ll have to re-evaluate the Zhao Family’s standing and bump it up several levels!"
Hearing all the flattery and bootlicking around him, Zhao Peng felt like he was floating on a cloud. His whole body felt light, and the feeling was indescribably pleasant.
Xu Min also reveled in the sounds of admiration and sycophancy.
Suddenly, she noticed Qin Tuo standing there silently and sneered!
"Qin Tuo, aren’t you leaving yet? A major figure like the richest man in Ming City is someone you’ll never even get to speak a single word to in your entire life. Standing here will only bring you more humiliation!"
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