In his heart, Song Zeming muttered to himself.
Finally, I've caught this kid's little tail.
At this moment, if I don't pull hard.
Let this kid act like a big-tailed wolf?
"Lu Feng."
Lin Mei was stunned for a moment upon hearing this.
Not just her, but everyone at the table, including Ye Ke, was about to have their jaws drop.
Noticing that people at nearby tables were all more or less affected by this incredibly shocking impact.
Lin Mei immediately realized the situation had escalated and whispered.
"This is not something to be said lightly."
In such an occasion, everything had to proceed in an orderly fashion according to Zhang Ke's plan.
A big shot in the business world.
Let alone deceiving people with fakes.
Even if, for the sake of argument, this item were indeed fake.
It would still have to be called a deer and referred to as a horse, insisting it was real.
This is the world of adults, especially the unwritten rules of navigating the business circles.
This is true wisdom.
However, as soon as Lin Mei finished speaking, she subconsciously looked up.
Lin Mei's heart suddenly sank.
It's over, it's really over this time.
Zhang Ke was currently staring intently at Lin Mei with wide eyes.
Lu Feng's table and the stage were quite close.
Lu Feng's remark earlier was not only heard by Zhang Ke.
It also sparked considerable discussion at several nearby tables.
This was undoubtedly what Zhang Ke feared most.
Although Zhang Ke did not directly reveal it.
Lin Mei knew what that look meant.
Lu Feng also sensed something was amiss from Lin Mei.
Song Zeming, standing beside them, almost couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"I told you to be unconventional, now look, you're screwed!"
Song Zeming knew Zhang Ke to some extent.
Lu Feng was likely finished this time.
Wait a moment, after the reception, it would be Lu Feng's final moments.
Song Zeming hadn't expected that he merely wanted to regain an advantage.
But fate did not allow it.
It had directly given him such a big opportunity.
Lu Feng offending Zhang Ke was undoubtedly equivalent to Lin Mei doing so.
After all, Lu Feng and Lin Mei were sitting together at this moment.
And Lin Mei represented the entire Lin family.
This time, not only Lu Feng, but she, Lin Mei, would probably have to face a scolding from the head of the Lin family.
After all, the Lin family and Zhang Ke were also major business partners.
Lin Mei's heart was filled with mixed emotions at this moment.
This Lu Feng in front of her was really something.
He couldn't take praise at all.
It hadn't even been an hour, and he had already shown his true colors.
The reception passed in an atmosphere of unease.
However, Lu Feng remained very calm.
On the mountain, Lu Feng had always learned from his master the principle that sincerity is paramount in dealing with people.
What is real is real.
What is fake is fake.
What is true cannot be disguised, and what is fake cannot be made true.
As for those complexities, those unwritten rules.
Lu Feng was not unaware; he had heard of them, but he did not wish to engage in them.
"Miss Lin, our General Manager Zhang would like you to go over there! And this gentleman."
At this moment, a young man in a tie and leather shoes quietly approached Lin Mei.
After speaking, the man pointed to Lu Feng beside them.
"Alright, I understand. Tell him I'll be right there!"
Song Zeming said nothing in front of Lin Mei and Lu Feng.
He just kept eating the snacks in front of him and sipping his wine.
After Lin Mei left with Lu Feng.
Song Zeming finally shook his head and laughed.
"This time, Lu Feng is finished."
Ye Ke had initially wanted to watch the show.
But after witnessing Lu Feng's humility and scholarly demeanor in the tea room, she was now wide-eyed, slapped the table, and looked at Song Zeming.
"Song Zeming, what's wrong with you?"
Song Zeming was stunned for a moment.
"You, you all." He had never expected.
That Ye Ke and others, who, like him, had no good feelings towards Lin Mei and even disdained Lu Feng.
Had unexpectedly become fans of Lu Feng.
"Do you have any conscience at all!"
Ye Ke said, rolled her eyes at Song Zeming, immediately picked up her bag, put on her high heels, and left with a clatter.
Only Song Zeming remained standing there.
All his efforts were in vain.
"I'm truly impressed!"
Song Zeming shook his head, his hatred for Lu Feng growing even stronger.
And at this moment, Lu Feng followed behind Lin Mei.
They walked down a small passage behind the venue, covered with a wine-red carpet, to the end.
Knock, knock.
They stopped before a finely crafted wooden door and knocked.
From inside, a familiar but authoritative voice immediately responded, "Come in."
Creak.
The wooden door then opened.
Lin Mei and Lu Feng entered.
Beside a large solid wood table.
Zhang Ke, seeing Lin Mei, couldn't help but show a hint of anger.
"What did you mean by that just now?"
Zhang Ke glared at Lin Mei.
Although Zhang Ke was seated, his aura was as if he were looking down from above.
Under the pressure of this aura, Lin Mei was momentarily at a loss for words.
"I, I..."
Zhang Ke continued, "Your father and I are old acquaintances. Do you know the purpose of this reception? It's nothing more than for my unworthy son to inherit my position. You saying it was fake today, do you know the impact this has caused?"
A father's affection for his son.
At this moment, it was fully displayed in Zhang Ke.
"I apologize, Old Zhang, I truly didn't mean to today."
Lin Mei bowed and apologized.
Seeing this, Zhang Ke's voice softened noticeably, "I'm speaking for your father, I don't mean anything else. Also, let me tell you something."
As Zhang Ke spoke, he looked up and down at Lu Feng, who was standing beside them.
"And don't associate too closely with unsavory people."
Although Zhang Ke did not explicitly state it.
Lu Feng naturally understood the meaning behind his gaze and actions.
This person in front of him, with hidden barbs, was implying that he himself was one of those unsavory people.
Just as Lin Mei was about to speak.
Zhang Ke continued, "Otherwise, next time I meet your father, I won't hold back. I'll let your father know about this, and I'm sure he'll teach you a good lesson!"
Lu Feng didn't like hearing this.
Just by looking at someone, one could tell what kind of person they were, which was already absurd.
Now, these words clearly meant that he was not a good person.
Before Zhang Ke could finish, Lu Feng said.
"Whether he'll teach me a lesson or not, I don't know. But this real thing, it can't be fake. And the fake one, even if it's plated with thick gold, its core will never be real."
"Lu Feng!"
Lin Mei had just managed to calm Zhang Ke's anger.
Wasn't this action directly reigniting that anger?
"What did you say?"
Zhang Ke immediately stood up, his expression and demeanor clearly showing his rage.