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"Little Su, how come you're here?"

Tang Mingji exclaimed in surprise, a genuine smile of joy spreading across his face.

Everyone couldn't help but be taken aback. How did Mayor Tang know this young driver?

These two were clearly from completely different worlds!

Realizing that Tang Mingji had already seen him and having no other option, Su Chen stood up and greeted him with a smile,

"Hello Uncle Tang."

Su Chen hadn't planned on meeting Tang Mingji, especially since Mrs. Tang had intended to set him up with Tang Yun, and he was here today as Xu Xinran's boyfriend.

He didn't know if Tang Mingji shared the same idea, and if he did, that would be too awkward!

So, when everyone stood up to welcome Tang Mingji, he remained seated, hoping that Tang Mingji hadn't noticed him and it would be best to just miss each other.

But things didn't go as he wished, and in the end, Tang Mingji did spot him, so he had no choice but to stand up.

However, when his affectionate greeting "Uncle Tang" rang out, everyone at the scene was stunned!

Especially Chu Jian and Wang Yan!

Could it be that this driver they had always looked down upon was actually a relative of Tang Mingji?

They were already regretting having made fun of Su Chen!

But this couldn't be blamed on them. Who would have thought that such a lowly driver would know a big shot like Tang Mingji!

"Mayor Tang, you know Mr. Su?"

Chu Jian asked with palpable unease, now hoping that the relationship between the two wasn't that close.

After all, given the age gap, it would be normal for Su Chen to address him as uncle in passing, as a mark of politeness, without it necessarily meaning anything deeper.

However, Tang Mingji's next words shattered his hope completely as he nodded earnestly,

"Indeed, Little Su is a VIP in our household, no, rather a life-saving benefactor!"

As soon as Tang Mingji spoke, the entire place was in an uproar!

No one could have imagined that this young driver was not only acquainted with Tang Mingji but was also a distinguished guest and even a life-saving benefactor of their family!

This connection was simply too astonishing!

Upon hearing Tang Mingji's words, Chu Jian was so startled that he jolted, his pupils contracting rapidly, a vague fear taking hold of him!

As someone in business, there was nothing he feared more than offending the government.

A mere document, a policy, could finish you off without you even knowing how it happened!

Involuntarily, his gaze shifted towards Su Chen while he cursed in his mind,

You bastard, with such a solid connection to Tang Mingji, why on earth are you still working as some lousy driver! Isn't this playing with people?

Playing the fool to snare the tiger isn't done like this! You are practically feigning to be a mouse to eat a tiger! Experience new stories on empire

Even though he thought this, Chu Jian didn't dare to show it at the moment!

As for Xu Xinran, she didn't even dare to think about it now!

"Su Chen, what are you doing here?"

Tang Mingji asked once again.

"Well, I'm accompanying my girlfriend to the school reunion,"

Su Chen glanced at Xu Xinran and replied somewhat sheepishly.

"Oh, this is your girlfriend?" Tang Mingji followed Su Chen's gaze to Xu Xinran, nodded, and smiled, "Not bad, you have good taste."

Xu Xinran turned somewhat bashful upon hearing Tang Mingji's praise...

Naturally, Tang Mingji knew his wife had thoughts of having him as a son-in-law, but he wasn't bothered.

He was quite open-minded; he believed matters concerning the young should be left to themselves.

However, he did think even more highly of Su Chen's character, particularly because when he entered, Su Chen hadn't stood up to welcome him but had remained seated instead.

He thought that Su Chen didn't want people to know about their relationship, not wishing to take advantage of his status!

Little did he know that Su Chen had other reasons...n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"Mr. Chu, I didn't expect you and Su's girlfriend were old classmates!"

Tang Mingji smiled, his tone noticeably warmer than before.

"Yes, yes, we were high school classmates."

Chu Jian stammered, right now his greatest fear was Su Chen disclosing their previous issues to Tang Mingji.

He knew all too well that Tang Mingji's sudden warmth towards him was solely because of the young driver he had looked down upon.

However, Su Chen didn't have such thoughts at all. To paraphrase 'summer insects cannot discuss ice,' the two were simply not on the same level, and Su Chen wasn't even considering him.

Tang Mingji had important guests to attend to, so he couldn't linger and soon stood up to take his leave.

But before leaving, he still said to Su Chen:

"Su, visit us for a meal when you have the time. Your Aunt Pei has been talking about you all the time!"

"Certainly, I'll make sure to visit when I find the time."

Su Chen could only nod his head and agree.

After Tang Mingji left, everyone's gazes towards Su Chen changed. There was no more disdain as before, just eyes shining with eagerness, as if beholding a rare treasure.

"Mr. Su, I apologize sincerely. I was blind to your worth before and offended you!"

Chu Jian was a character—one who could take it as well as dish it out. He filled his cup to the brim and then downed it in one gulp.

"Let's consider the matter settled."

Su Chen nodded indifferently. He didn't take Chu Jian's initial arrogance or subsequent fawning to heart.

To tell the truth, there were too many people like Chu Jian. He couldn't take offense at them all even if he wanted to!

"Thank you, Mr. Su, for your magnanimous forgiveness!" Chu Jian said with an ingratiating smile.

"Mr. Su, I owe you an apology as well, for any previous affront!"

Shao Bo also stood up, drank a large glass of red wine in one gulp, and Su Chen simply nodded in response.

Afterwards, each person toasted to him, each offering a flurry of apologies, even Wang Yan did the same.

Once they resumed eating, nearly everyone was deliberately trying to strike up a conversation with both Su Chen and Xu Xinran. They were, without a doubt, the center of attention at the event!

Su Chen was nonchalant about the whole affair, but Xu Xinran started to feel somewhat uncomfortable...

At that moment, two wait staff entered, one of them carrying a large soup pot.

"The snake soup is here, everyone please try it. This is Tianfu Hotel's signature dish, with many coming from afar just to taste it," Chu Jian cheerfully introduced to everyone.

"Then I must have a little more." Someone seconded.

"This gentleman isn't wrong, our snake soup is nationally renowned. Many people drive for hours just for a taste of this soup!" the waiter holding the pot boasted proudly as he placed it in the center of the round table.

The two wait staff then began serving up snake soup for everyone. To truly enjoy the flavor and get the most nutrition from snake soup, it must be eaten hot, so typically waiters serve each customer a bowl personally after it's brought to the table.

Soon, the waiter who had been carrying the pot approached Xu Xinran, picked up the bowl in front of her, and began to ladle soup into it.

"Thank you!"

Out of politeness, Xu Xinran thanked him.

"You're welcome," the waiter replied with a slight smile and then placed the soup bowl before her.

Just as the bowl was about to be set down, the waiter's eyes flashed coldly, and a dagger suddenly sprang from his sleeve.

The waiter grasped the dagger and swiftly slashed at Xu Xinran's neck!

His movements were as fast as lightning, akin to a spectral apparition!