Chapter 15: Chapter 15: The Honored Guest is Me!
As soon as the words were spoken, the entire room fell into a dead silence.
A Heaven-grade Private Room?
The Heaven-grade Private Room at Zhangâs Restaurant, which cost over nine figures to build, was the epitome of luxury! Since its establishment, it had been opened less than ten times! No more than five people were eligible to enter!
Were their ears playing tricks on them?
Even the members of the Luo Family were completely dumbfounded. Chen Xiao, however, remained very calm. All he cared about was whether he could finally get a full meal.
Old Master Luoâs breathing quickened. "Is what youâre saying true?"
The Heaven-grade Private Room! That was an exclusive room reserved for Yuncheng Cityâs most prestigious figures! They were actually receiving this kind of treatment?
Hearing this, Lin Hu smiled faintly. "Of course itâs true. One of you is a distinguished guest of our Zhang Family."
A distinguished guest? The crowd was even more shocked. What level of status would require the Zhang Family to host them with the same deference shown to the City Lord and the three great titans?!
The Luo Family members exchanged bewildered glances. What was going on? Who among them was the distinguished guest?
"Mr. Hu, may I ask who the distinguished guest is?" Luo Chenggong asked, his face a mask of surprise.
Lin Hu glanced discreetly at Chen Xiao. Noticing that Chen Xiao had no intention of acknowledging him, he didnât dare speak out of turn. Instead, he simply smiled and said, "Old Master Luo, youâve certainly found a fine grandson-in-law, a true dragon among men..."
His words sparked a sudden realization among the crowd!
Xiao Han nodded smugly. "Heh, it seems the Zhang Family has some discernment after all! Iâll graciously overlook your previous offense. Now, hurry up and take us to the Heaven-grade Private Room!"
Seeing his high-and-mighty demeanor, Lin Hu frowned slightly.
Who is this guy, ordering me around?
However, for Chen Xiaoâs sake, he decided not to make an issue of it.
"This way, please!"
"I was getting tired of waiting," Chen Xiao grumbled.
Xiao Han scolded him sternly, "You should be grateful just for the opportunity to witness this. What more could you want?!"
"Exactly! Is this your place to speak?"
"Know your place!"
Luo Baifengâs family opened fire, launching a verbal assault on Chen Xiao.
Lin Hu was even more astonished.
Do they not know Chen Xiao is the Zhang Familyâs distinguished guest? How could they speak to him like that? Perhaps... this is just how the Luo Family shows affection?
He couldnât risk making assumptions, so he silently led the way for the Luo Family.
As Luo Qingli passed Qin Zihao and Su Yingxue, she saw their ashen faces and the corner of her mouth curved into a smirk. "It seems we wonât have the pleasure of enjoying your Earth-grade Private Room after all."
Her words were like a slap across their faces, leaving them speechless and suffocating with frustration.
Chen Xiao suddenly paused. "Oh, right. Didnât you two say you were going to eat shit? Why havenât you started?"
This comment was tantamount to grinding their faces into the dirt.
Su Yingxue shrieked, "What does that have to do with you? Youâre just a freeloader! Do you really think youâre some big shot? Why donât you take a good look in the mirror!"
Chen Xiao sneered, "If I werenât worried about getting my hands dirty, Iâd find something warm and stuff it in your mouths myself!"
With that, he walked toward the Heaven-grade Private Room under their hateful glares.
Xiao Han declared with an arrogant expression, "Now do you see the gap between me and you?"
I never expected to have this much clout, enough for the Zhang Family to treat me with such high regard! Could it be that my identity as a young master from the provincial capital, Jinling, has been exposed, and the Zhang Family wants to curry favor with me? Yes, that must be it!
Thinking this, Xiao Hanâs confidence swelled.
Soon, under Lin Huâs guidance, the Luo Family finally laid eyes on the legendary Heaven-grade Private Room. The room was vast and magnificently decorated, a perfect blend of elegance and nobility, filled with the kind of cultured atmosphere that dignitaries adored.
Wang Zihua and Li Sufang immediately took out their phones and started snapping photos furiously. Being able to enter this legendary room was something they could boast about in their high-society circles for a lifetime. How could they possibly miss such a golden opportunity?
Although the others acted a bit calmer, the excitement on their faces was impossible to hide. The Luo Family, while having some renown in Yuncheng City, was considered a second-rate family in the upper echelons of society. When had they ever enjoyed treatment like this?
Lin Hu smiled and said, "By the way, everything is on the house today. Later, our Young Miss and Young Master will come to offer a toast to you all."
Xiao Han nodded slightly and waved his hand with a dismissive, pretentious air. "Alright, you may leave. Weâll call for you if we need anything."
This attitude made Lin Hu deeply uncomfortable.
We are showing respect to Mr. Chen. Who are you to act so pretentiously?
He swallowed his anger and retreated.
After all, this guy came with Chen Xiao. Slapping his face would be the same as slapping Mr. Chenâs. That is absolutely forbidden! The Zhang Family still needs Chen Xiaoâs help, after all.
Once Lin Hu had left, a delighted Old Master Luo raised his glass. "Iâm in high spirits today! Letâs have a toast! Xiao Han has truly brought honor to our Luo Family! To think he could command such great respect from the Zhang Family!"
Luo Baifengâs family beamed with pride, while Luo Jianghe and his wife looked deeply chagrined. By comparison, their branch of the family was completely overshadowed by their brotherâs son-in-law.
Luo Linlin laughed triumphantly. "Grandpa, isnât my boyfriend amazing? The looks on Qin Zihaoâs and Su Yingxueâs faces were as ugly as if theyâd just eaten shit!"
She shot a sarcastic glance at Chen Xiao. "Xiao Han is a young master from Jinling, not like certain people who are all talk and only cause trouble. In the end, itâs my Xiao Han who has to uphold the Luo Familyâs honor!"
Wang Zihua struck a pose and added venomously, "Thatâs right! If it werenât for our Xiao Han, the entire Luo Familyâs reputation would have been trampled. Our Linlin has excellent taste, unlike some people who are blind, picking up scum to bring into our family and tainting our good name!"
Luo Jianghe and Li Sufang were left speechless, able only to glare furiously at Chen Xiao.
If it werenât for this guy, would we be so embarrassed?
Chen Xiao had grown tired of it. "Are you all so sure that heâs the distinguished guest the Zhang Family mentioned?"
Xiao Han scoffed, "If not me, then who? You, a country bumpkin?"
Chen Xiao nodded calmly. "Thatâs right. Itâs me."
Xiao Han, Luo Linlin, and the others laughed so hard they almost cried.
Even Luo Qingliâs composure began to falter. She put a piece of meat in Chen Xiaoâs bowl. "Say less and eat more."
Chen Xiaoâs voice grew colder. "Iâm just telling the truth. Is there a problem?"
Luo Qingli was speechless. "Fine, suit yourself. But when Zhang Yaqing comes to offer a toast, your lie will fall apart. Iâd like to see how you talk your way out of it then."
I was trying to help him save face, so why is he being so ungrateful?
She felt a pang of indignation.
Luo Chenggong couldnât help but chide him softly, "Little Xiao, I know young people like to show off, but the most important thing is to be down-to-earth!"
Chen Xiao no longer bothered to argue, simply lowering his head and starting to eat ravenously.
Xiao Han sneered, "Looks like your nerve failed you. You should thank me for broadening your horizons! Otherwise, a hick like you would never get to see such a luxurious place in your entire life! Itâs one thing not to be grateful, but you have the audacity to try and steal my credit? From this moment on, say one more word, and youâre out of here!"
Just then, a knock came from the door.