Chapter 186: Awkward
“That guy who has the same name as you, he’s totally worthless. Not long after getting engaged, he already cheated. Can you imagine what would happen if they got married?” Manager Wang said with righteous indignation.
If his daughter married a man like that, he’d have the urge to kill him.
Lin Chang’s face froze.
Lin Li tightly gripped his hands, looking extremely displeased.
During this conversation, many people intentionally or unintentionally brought up this matter, especially those in the know. Their gazes towards Lin Li were strange when they looked at him.
Some people even mentioned Qin Ruoyao’s pregnancy.
Lin Li was almost unable to stay calm.
Lin Chang started to feel some resentment towards Lin Li in his heart. If it weren’t for Lin Li doing those things with Qin Ruoyao, he would still be admired by others.
Of course, Lin Chang hated Brother Lin Xuan the most.
It’s all because Lin Xuan exposed the affair between Li’er and Qin Ruoyao; otherwise, none of this would have happened.
Outside the hall.
Lei Hui received a phone call. After hearing the report from the other end, his expression became serious.
“Alright, I’ll return immediately.”
He hurriedly returned to Brother Lin Xuan’s side with his phone, “Boss, something happened at the company. I need to go back and handle it.”
“Alright.” Lin Xuan nodded.
Lei Hui left in a hurry.
Lin Xuan entered the banquet hall alone. He didn’t like such business flattery, so he found a secluded corner to sit by himself.
Lin Li noticed him and furrowed his brows.
Isn’t that Brother Lin Xuan?
Why is he here at this business banquet?
Lin Li’s first reaction was to look around, wondering if Lin Xuan came with Su Hua.
But he didn’t see Su Hua anywhere.
So, did Lin Xuan come alone?
Lin Li narrowed his eyes.
Looks like Lin Xuan sneaked in.
Lin Xuan set up that whole thing at his birthday party, making him lose face.
This time, he will also make Lin Xuan lose face in front of everyone!
A smirk appeared on Lin Li’s lips.
“Dad,” Lin Li walked to Lin Chang’s side, “Isn’t that Brother? How could he appear at such a high-level business banquet? Did you invite him, Dad?”
“Lin Xuan?” Lin Chang frowned, “How could he be here?”
He looked in the direction Lin Li pointed to.
Sure enough, he saw Lin Xuan drinking alone!
Lin Chang’s face instantly turned dark. He walked over to Lin Xuan with a cold expression.
“Lin Xuan!” Lin Chang gritted his teeth.
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow and slowly put down his wine glass.
“Chairman Lin,” Lin Xuan’s lips curled into a mocking smile, “I wonder what brings you here?”
“Lin Xuan, do you even know where you are?” Lin Chang said sternly, “You dare to sneak into such a high-level banquet?”
Lin Xuan gave him a dismissive glance, “So what? This is my business. What does it have to do with you? Don’t forget, we’ve cut ties. So my affairs, Chairman Lin, you have no right to meddle.”
“Lin Xuan, you don’t find it embarrassing, but I do! Dare you say you didn’t enter as my son, Lin Chang?” Lin Chang gritted his teeth.
Just the matter of Li’er has already made him lose face.
Another uneducated and even estranged Lin Xuan would definitely lead to whispers behind closed doors.
One of his main purposes for attending this banquet was to build good relations with top-tier companies.
If there’s a chance to cooperate with them, it would be even better.
Lin Xuan now seems intent on opposing the Lin family; he might cause trouble.
So, he must get Lin Xuan out of the banquet.
Lin Chang pointed towards the door, “Leave now!”
“Chairman Lin, why should I listen to you?”
Lin Xuan remained relaxed, sitting on the sofa.
“Fine, fine, fine.” Lin Chang laughed in anger, “If that’s the case, don’t blame me.”
“Li’er, go call the event staff.”
Lin Qingwan arrived, roughly understanding the situation from Lin Li.
“Dad,” Lin Qingwan frowned, “Let Xiao Xuan stay. It’s good for him to see how things work.”
Lin Qingwan thought about before, every time there was a banquet, Dad always took Xiao Li but never Xiao Xuan.
She felt it was quite unfair to Xiao Xuan.
Now that Xiao Xuan harbors a lot of animosity towards the Lin family, chasing him away again would only increase his resentment towards Lin Xuan.
Lin Li clenched his fists subtly.
Of course! Now Lin Qingwan clearly favors Lin Xuan and keeps speaking up for him!
“Didn’t Lin Xuan keep saying he’s severed ties with the Lin family?” Lin Chang sneered, “If that’s true, then why does he have the qualification to attend our commercial banquet invitation?”
“If he’s so bold, he shouldn’t rely on anything from our Lin family!”
“Li’er!” Lin Chang repeated, “Go call the event staff now.”
“Dad…” Lin Li hesitated.
“Are you not going to listen to me too?” The cold glare in Lin Chang’s eyes pierced Lin Li.
“I’ll go call them now.”
Lin Li had no choice but to follow Lin Chang’s request and went to summon the event staff.
Lin Qingwan anxiously said, “Xiao Xuan, quickly show some weakness to Dad. If you just talk nicely to Dad, he’ll let you stay.”
Lin Xuan snorted lightly, “Lin Qingwan, don’t you think you’re being hypocritical?”
“Xiao Xuan, you…” Lin Qingwan looked hurt at Lin Xuan.
“Wan’er, ignore him.” Lin Chang said seriously, “He’s just an ingrate. No matter how you treat him, he won’t appreciate your kindness.”
A strong sense of helplessness rose in Lin Qingwan’s heart.
She just wanted the family to live happily together, why is everything so difficult?
She simply doesn’t know how to persuade Xiao Xuan and her parents.
Lin Li arrived with the event staff.
“Director Lin.” The staff respectfully said.
“He’s no longer my son. He doesn’t have the qualifications to attend the banquet. Please take him away,” Lin Chang said.
Lin Li felt smug inside.
He had already contacted the media journalists. Once Lin Xuan is expelled, he will let the journalists publicize it extensively.
This time, Lin Xuan will surely lose all his dignity.
The staff frowned.
He approached Lin Xuan, “Sir, may I ask if you have an invitation?”
Lin Li secretly smirked inside.
How could Lin Xuan possibly have an invitation?
Su Zong never attends these kinds of banquets, she wouldn’t even accept the invitation, let alone pass it to Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow.
With a calm demeanor, he pulled out the invitation.
