Hearing that Xiao Hailong had booked a reservation at Tianxiang Mansion, Ye Chen was a bit surprised.


What a coincidence. Isn’t Hong Wu the owner of Tianxiang Mansion?

Didn’t he also arrange a banquet for me there?


At this moment, Wang Yunfei exclaimed in shock,

“Hailong, you actually managed to book the Golden Suite at Tianxiang Mansion? That’s not something just anyone can do!”


Xiao Hailong smugly replied,

“Honestly, except for the top-tier Diamond Suite, which I can’t book, everything else here isn’t a big deal.”


Of course, that was just him boasting.


In reality, securing this Golden Suite required Grandma Xiao to personally step in and call in multiple favors. It wasn’t easy at all.


Hearing this, Dong Ruolin, who had heard of Tianxiang Mansion’s reputation even in Yanjing, quickly said,

“We’re all friends here. No need to go overboard.”


Xiao Hailong immediately flattered her,

“You’re our honored guest! How could we treat you like an ordinary friend?”


Then he turned to Ye Chen and mocked,

“Brother-in-law, where did you book your dinner reservation?”


Ye Chen calmly responded,

“Coincidentally, I also booked a table at Tianxiang Mansion.”


“Hahaha!” Xiao Hailong burst into laughter,

“Ye Chen, aren’t you afraid of pulling a muscle from boasting? With your status, you probably couldn’t even get the lowest-level Bronze Suite here, yet you dare to brag?”


Ye Chen chuckled,

“Whether I’m bragging or not, what does it have to do with you? I didn’t invite you to dinner, so why are you so nosy?”


Xiao Hailong sneered,

“Tch! I bet you won’t even make it through the front door here!”


Dong Ruolin noticed Ye Chen was being targeted and felt a bit sorry for him.


She knew he was just a live-in son-in-law with no money or status in the Xiao family. Hosting a banquet at a top-tier restaurant was unrealistic for him.


She figured he was just saving face by saying that.


Not wanting him to be too embarrassed, she suggested,

“Come on, there’s no need to argue. Since we all booked the same place, why not just go together?”


Xiao Hailong sneered at Ye Chen,

“Fine! For Ruolin’s sake, I’ll let you tag along for a free meal today. Maybe you’ll learn what a real luxury restaurant looks like!”


Ye Chen smirked, not bothering to argue.


Even Hong Wu kneels before me. What’s his restaurant to me?

Unfortunately, these idiots are too short-sighted to see that.


Tianxiang Mansion was a luxurious Chinese-style restaurant, exuding elegance and tradition.


Even the signboard at the entrance was made from premium Huanghuali wood.


Ye Chen admired the decor and was genuinely impressed.


Not bad. Hong Wu really put effort into this place. I should bring my wife here to try it sometime.


Dong Ruolin looked around and praised,

“I’ve heard of Tianxiang Mansion’s reputation in Yanjing. It truly lives up to its name.”


Xiao Hailong grinned,

“Of course! Only the best for you.”


Then he shot a mocking glance at Ye Chen,

“Unlike some people who, if not for your presence, would never set foot in a place this upscale.”


Xiao Weiwei chimed in,

“Ye Chen, since you also booked a table here, why don’t you show us which suite you reserved? We’d love to see it!”


Ye Chen calmly replied,

“I don’t remember exactly. I just texted the owner and asked him to arrange something. Let me check the messages.”


Xiao Hailong scoffed,

“Do you even know who the owner is? Blabbing like that here… The owner is the infamous Hong Wu. Keep running your mouth, and he might crush you with one finger.”


Ye Chen casually checked his messages and said,

“He told me he reserved the Diamond Suite.”


Hearing this, Xiao Hailong burst out laughing,

“Hahaha! The Diamond Suite? Ye Chen, are you trying to kill me with laughter? Do you know who even qualifies for that suite? There are fewer than ten people in all of Jinling who can access it! And you think you’re one of them?”


Dong Ruolin didn’t say anything, but deep down, she felt disappointed.


I thought Ye Chen was just poor and a bit spineless. But now it seems he’s also vain and full of himself.


Wang Yunfei sneered,

“Even my father can’t get into the Diamond Suite, and you dare to boast like that?”


Xiao Weiwei mocked,

“Brother Fei, people like him couldn’t even eat leftovers from the Diamond Suite, let alone dine there!”


Ye Chen just smiled coldly.


These fools. They don’t even know that their precious Hong Wu kneels before me. Yet they act so arrogantly.


He deliberately asked,

“By the way, Yunfei, I heard your brother had some trouble yesterday?”


Wang Yunfei frowned,

“How do you know?”


Then he said arrogantly,

“My brother was attacked and is still in a coma. We’re investigating. Once we find out who did it, we’ll make them pay! Do you know anything?”


Ye Chen shrugged,

“No, just heard something happened. Not sure about the details.”


“Hmph!” Wang Yunfei snorted,

“Mind your own business, or don’t blame me for being rude!”


Ye Chen laughed silently.

What an idiot. Your brother was beaten up by Hong Wu, and you dare eat at his restaurant?


At that moment, a man in a black suit approached.


Ye Chen recognized him—it was one of Hong Wu’s bodyguards.


The man spotted Ye Chen and nearly bowed in greeting.


Ye Chen subtly shook his head.


The man quickly understood Ye Chen preferred to stay low-key, so he simply said,

“Honored guests, please follow me. The suite is ready.”


Xiao Hailong was momentarily stunned.


When did Tianxiang Mansion’s service become so attentive? I didn’t even give my name, yet someone personally came to escort me.


What face I have!


Wang Yunfei admired,

“Hailong, you really have connections. I think that’s one of Hong Wu’s men. Hong Wu must value you a lot. You’ve been keeping this quiet!”


Xiao Hailong laughed proudly,

“Haha! No need to flaunt these things. It’s better to stay low-key!”