Chapter 637 Framed
Su Yunxi pondered for a moment and said, "Chen Xuan, I can go alone. Lei Shaofei is quite decent."
From her tone, it was evident that Su Yunxi had a good degree of trust in Lei Shaofei's character.
"Alright then."
Chen Xuan nodded.
Su Yunxi wore a protective charm made by Chen Xuan, so if she encountered danger, he would be able to sense it.
Afterward, Su Yunxi left the banquet hall with the butler, while Chen Xuan, like a bothersome fly, was shunned by everyone. As he went to get food, people actively avoided him.
Chen Xuan picked up a few ribs and turned to leave when suddenly, with a loud bang, someone crashed into him. Chen Xuan's body was like a solid wall, and the person who collided with him became dizzy, nearly falling to the ground.
The person's companion immediately cursed, "Kid, do you want to die? Do you know who this is? Someone you can afford to bump into? Quickly apologize to President Huo!"
Seeing the person who had been bumped into, Chen Xuan was taken aback.
The person who was bumped into was none other than Huo Yuhao!
Huo Yuhao also saw Chen Xuan and wore a surprised expression.
"Kid, didn't you hear me? Still not apologizing to President Huo, otherwise, I'll make sure you can't handle the consequences!" Huo Yuhao's companion glared at Chen Xuan and rebuked him coldly.
He saw Chen Xuan's ordinary attire and assumed he was someone's bodyguard or attendant.
"Huo Yuhao, is this your friend?" Chen Xuan pointed at Huo Yuhao's companion and said coldly.
Huo Yuhao trembled and repeatedly shook his head, "No! He's just a supplier for Huo's Cosmetics."
"Huo's Cosmetics doesn't want suppliers with your kind of poor manners!" Chen Xuan glanced at that President Meng.
"You say it's over and it's over? Who do you think you are!" President Meng scoffed dismissively.
However, Huo Yuhao's words made his expression turn cold.
"What Mr. Chen says is what I say. President Meng, our cooperation expires tomorrow, and we will not renew it." Huo Yuhao said coldly.
"But..."
"No 'buts'!"
President Meng was stunned.
He had intended to take the opportunity to curry favor with Huo Yuhao, but he didn't expect to encounter such an important figure.
Helpless, President Meng had no choice but to tuck his tail and slink away.
The surrounding people witnessed this scene and exchanged glances.
"Brother Xuan? What are you doing here?"
Seeing Chen Xuan, Huo Yuhao was also overjoyed. As soon as the words left his mouth, he realized, "I forgot, Brother Xuan, you're the Su family's son-in-law..."
While others were surprised to see Chen Xuan at such an event, Huo Yuhao was not surprised at all.
Given Chen Xuan's capabilities, let alone appearing at a banquet of this caliber, he wouldn't even find it strange if Chen Xuan were a guest of honor for the Provincial Governor!
"Let's go, let's find a place to eat something." Chen Xuan said faintly.
Then, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Huo Yuhao enthusiastically pulled Chen Xuan towards the food area.
The surrounding onlookers were even more astonished.
The Huo family, thanks to Huo's Cosmetics, had re-emerged and was gaining significant momentum. Many speculated that the Huo family might even reach the status of the four great families before the Gu family. However, no one expected Huo Yuhao to be so close to Chen Xuan.
"Are you not afraid of causing trouble for your Huo family by being so close to me?" Chen Xuan chuckled.
Huo Yuhao scoffed, "Brother Xuan, you say that like we're strangers. If it weren't for you, I, Huo Yuhao, wouldn't be where I am today. Besides, we are brothers!"
Chen Xuan smiled and gestured for Huo Yuhao to sit down, and they chatted briefly.
Just then, a seductive woman in a qipao walked over.
The seductive woman seemed to twist her ankle, letting out a cry of pain, and leaned into Chen Xuan's arms. Chen Xuan, with quick reflexes, quickly went to support the woman. However, the woman not only failed to steady herself but deliberately pressed against Chen Xuan's chest and reached for her collar, attempting to unbutton it.
Seeing this, Chen Xuan's expression instantly changed!
"Damn, I've been set up!"
He abruptly pushed the seductive woman away, but she clung tightly to Chen Xuan's body. Then, as expected, a sharp voice suddenly rang out: "Help! Assault!"
Everyone turned to look, pointing and whispering.
Although Chen Xuan knew clearly that it was the woman clinging to him, in everyone's eyes, it looked more like Chen Xuan was reaching into the seductive woman's embrace...
"The Su family's live-in son-in-law is truly too bold. As soon as Miss Su goes to discuss business, he goes to assault another woman!"
"Could it be that Miss Su doesn't let the Su family's son-in-law into her bed... Hehehe..."
The surrounding guests wore mocking smiles.
Chen Xuan, however, remained unfazed, his cold gaze sweeping across the crowd.
Who had set this trap?
"Which blind fool dares to assault my woman?"
As expected, another group of people came shouting, led by Tang Chen!
The seductive woman saw Tang Chen and quickly released Chen Xuan's arm, throwing herself into Tang Chen's embrace. With tears streaming down her face, she cried, "Young Master Tang, this guy assaulted me and tried to touch my chest..."
Tang Chen glared coldly at Chen Xuan and roared, "Well, you bastard, how dare you assault my woman in public? I think you're tired of living!"
This little drama was orchestrated by Tang Chen himself!
He not only wanted to ruin Chen Xuan's reputation but also to prove that Miss Su was blind to choose such a useless live-in son-in-law.
Seeing Tang Chen, Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow, surprised that it was this fellow who had staged such a scene.
"Tang Chen, this is Lei family's banquet, not a place for you to be so presumptuous. Moreover, I saw it clearly just now. It was this woman who fell and refused to let go of Brother Xuan's arm."
Huo Yuhao stepped forward to defend Chen Xuan.
"Huo Yuhao! Get lost, you bastard! We'll settle your debt another day!"
Tang Chen cursed at Huo Yuhao upon seeing him.
Tang Chen had previously suppressed Huo Yuhao completely, but the Huo family's rise in provincial high society had been a slap in his face. He had wanted to deal with Huo Yuhao long ago, but today he was acting on behalf of Miss Lei, so the Tang family's matters would have to wait.
"Why are you still cursing? It's clearly your woman intentionally framing someone, why are you blaming Brother Xuan?"
By now, Huo Yuhao could clearly see that Tang Chen was deliberately causing trouble for Chen Xuan.
"Slap!"
Tang Chen slapped Huo Yuhao across the face.
Huo Yuhao's status had indeed risen due to Huo's Cosmetics, and normally, even Tang Chen would have to show some deference. However, with Miss Lei of the Lei family behind him, Tang Chen dared to act so recklessly.
The slap landed on Huo Yuhao's face, causing him to stagger back several steps. Suddenly, a hand rested on Huo Yuhao's shoulder.
This was naturally Chen Xuan!
"Brother Xuan, don't worry, I will prove your innocence. I won't let him tarnish your reputation or the Su family's!" Huo Yuhao gritted his teeth.
"Leave this matter to me."
Chen Xuan patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder.
"Kid, speak up. You insulted my woman in public. What do you think should be done about this?"
Tang Chen stared at Chen Xuan with a half-smile.
"What do you think should be done?" Chen Xuan said faintly.
"According to the rules of the martial world, the hand with which you assaulted my woman should be chopped off."
Tang Chen stroked his chin, a playful smile on his face. "However, you are, after all, the Su family's live-in son-in-law, and I am a magnanimous person. So, you... strip naked and run around the venue three times, and I'll pretend this never happened."
Chopping off Chen Xuan's hand was not satisfying enough for Tang Chen.
If he could make Chen Xuan run around the venue naked three times, it would not only expose Chen Xuan as a complete failure but also bring immense disgrace to the Su family!