Huo Yifeng glanced at Sun Mingyang playfully, remaining silent.
A male classmate beside him spoke up, "Sun Mingyang, even if it's an apology, the beauty should be the one to offer the toast, what are you joining in for?"
He then winked at another classmate.
"Exactly, Mr. Huo's kind intentions are being ignored. The apology should come from them," the classmate pointed at Chen Fan and Qin Shuran.
Sun Mingyang quickly explained, "Mr. Huo, perhaps she doesn't drink. I'll have this drink on their behalf."
With that, Sun Mingyang downed another cup of baijiu.
Seeing this, Chen Fan wanted to stop him, but Sun Mingyang waved his hand. After two cups of baijiu, Sun Mingyang's cheeks were already flushed.
He refilled his cup and said with a smile, "Mr. Huo, an old classmate has something he needs your help with. Please, you must agree."
"What is it? Tell me first," with so many classmates present, Huo Yifeng wouldn't immediately refuse.
Sun Mingyang, sensing an opportunity, explained, "It's like this, Hong Wu from our Zhu Liang County has his eyes on a piece of land and wants to build a comprehensive bathing and entertainment center there. They want to buy the houses of merchants and residents at a low price, including Chen Fan's grandmother's clinic."
"Mr. Huo, you must be able to talk to Hong Wu. Among our classmates, you are the most successful. Chen Fan and I want to ask for your help, to communicate with Hong Wu and see if they can change the development location."
Many people present who had lived in Zhu Liang County began to whisper upon hearing Sun Mingyang's words.
They had naturally heard about the major incident happening in Zhu Liang County.
Huo Yifeng frowned slightly upon hearing this.
Seeing Huo Yifeng remain silent for a long time, Sun Mingyang nudged Chen Fan twice, urging him to say something.
However, to Sun Mingyang's dismay, Chen Fan remained unmoved.
Helpless, Sun Mingyang spoke again, "Mr. Huo, if this matter is resolved, Chen Fan and I will be extremely grateful!"
Huo Yifeng stroked his chin, his gaze falling on Qin Shuran.
A classmate sitting next to Huo Yifeng understood and said, "You only say you'll be extremely grateful, but we don't see any action. How can that work?"
As he spoke, the classmate made a gesture of drinking.
"Right, right!" Sun Mingyang nodded quickly and nudged Chen Fan again, "Chen Fan, why aren't you toasting Mr. Huo with a drink!"
"Chen Fan can't. For something like this, it should be the beauty. Classmates, am I right!" The same classmate said again, his gaze fixed on Qin Shuran beside Chen Fan.
However, Qin Shuran still made no move, and Chen Fan showed no intention of persuading her.
"It's just a drink, why act so coy? If Mr. Huo helps me, I'd even have a double happiness wine with him." The same female classmate, with a flirtatious air, raised her glass and clinked it with Huo Yifeng again.
Chen Fan finally spoke, patting Sun Mingyang's shoulder gratefully, "Thanks for your concern, but my grandmother is really fine."
Sun Mingyang looked helpless, still not believing Chen Fan had already handled the matter, "You! You're just too shy! I'll go around there more often. I might not be able to help much, but at least they won't mess around with me around."
Chen Fan was deeply touched, patted Sun Mingyang's shoulder, and they sat down together.
"Brother Lin, the private rooms are really full. How about you wait a moment?"
"Wait for your grandpa! When have I ever waited for a meal?! If they're full, clear out a private room and make the people inside get out!"
"Brother Lin, you can't do this. How will we do business in the future if you act like this?"
"Damn it, I'm in a bad mood today. Don't mess with me, understand?! This private room, open the door! I want to eat here today!"
"Brother Lin, there are really people in this private room, Brother Lin!"
Suddenly, a noisy commotion erupted from outside the door.
Then, with a "bang!", the tightly closed private room door was kicked open.
A man, with two seductive women on his arms, followed by several bodyguards, swaggered into the private room.
Beside them walked a somewhat flustered middle-aged man, clearly the hotel manager.
"Damn it, who are you?! Didn't you see our private room is occupied? Who let you in!" The male classmate sitting next to Huo Yifeng stood up, slamming the table, and angrily cursed at the newcomers at the door.
"You dog, you dare to curse at me?" The man's gaze turned towards him, his face showing anger.
"What if I curse at you? Do you know who booked this private room? Do you know who is sitting next to me?!"
"What's with the arrogance? Let me tell you, if I reveal our Mr. Huo's identity, you'll be scared to death!"
"Apologize immediately and get out, and we might spare you."
Several classmates present, relying on Huo Yifeng's status, blurted out accusations at the man in front of them, completely disregarding him.
However, they failed to notice that Huo Yifeng, sitting in the main seat, had his face change completely after seeing the man kick the door open!
Especially when he heard their words, he trembled all over.
The man looked at the classmates playfully, then let out a cold laugh, "Heh heh, do you guys know who I am?"
"Gentlemen, gentlemen, let's not ruin the harmony. How about this, you wait outside for a moment, let Brother Lin and his group eat first. We'll give you a fifty percent discount on your meal today! What do you say?" The manager rushed forward to mediate.
"Bang!"
The man raised his leg and kicked the manager directly in the abdomen.
He cursed, "You dog, since when is it your place to make decisions about my business, Zhao Lin?!"
"Zhao Lin?!"
When everyone present heard the name Zhao Lin, their eyes widened, and they looked at him in disbelief.
Almost no one in the room didn't know this name. Zhao Lin was a prominent figure by Hong Wu, the underground boss of Zhu Liang County.
From his arrogant demeanor and the fact that he dared to kick the manager, they knew that the person in front of them was the fearsome Brother Lin!
The classmates who had been arrogant and cursing at Zhao Lin moments ago all fell silent, some even trembling with nervousness, cold sweat trickling down their foreheads.
Zhao Lin's gaze swept over the people standing there playfully, "What? Weren't you very arrogant just now? Weren't you cursing at me? Why are you all quiet now?"
"Thump!"
One classmate's legs went weak, and he slumped onto his chair, his eyes wide and vacant, his face pale with fear.
"Mr. Huo? Which one is Mr. Huo? Step out and let me see how he scared me to death," Zhao Lin asked again with disdain.
At this moment, everyone in the room turned their gaze towards Huo Yifeng in the main seat.
Feeling the eyes of those around him, Huo Yifeng at this moment wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.