105: Chapter 105: Huo Qiuran’s Birthday Banquet 105: Chapter 105: Huo Qiuran’s Birthday Banquet In the afternoon, three people arrived at a mountaintop villa worth tens of millions.
The scenery of the mountaintop villa was beautiful, and the villa itself was extremely luxurious and magnificent, clear evidence of the owner’s noble standing.
Outside the villa, hundreds of luxury cars were parked, and those who emerged from the cars were influential and wealthy dignitaries from Zhonghai City.
So many high-status individuals from Zhonghai City attending Huo Qiuran’s birthday banquet clearly indicated the critical role Huo Qiuran played in Zhonghai City.
Ning Fan wondered what Huo Qiuran had been up to these past few years in Zhonghai City and what her current status was, as she seemed to wield such great power there.
Ning Fan looked at Xu Ruolan and asked a question.
Xu Ruolan said to Ning Fan, “Huo Qiuran has a remarkable background.
It is said her family comes from Yanjing and has very strong roots.
In just a few years in Zhonghai, she has risen sharply and has businesses in entertainment, dining, and medical care.
In short, she is a very formidable and powerful woman!”
Xu Ruolan paused.
Talking about Huo Qiuran could take half a day, as her identity and background were very complex and extremely mysterious.
Even now, many people were unclear about who she really was.
Xu Ruolan herself did not know the details of Huo Qiuran’s background.
Ning Fan was just surprised at how rapidly Huo Qiuran had risen in Zhonghai City and wanted to know about her capabilities.
He was, however, aware of her identity.
Ning Fan nodded and said, “I see.”
As they walked into the villa, Ning Fan felt the piercing gazes around him, all directed toward Xu Ruolan.
Xu Ruolan looked stunning today, dressed maturely and elegantly in a strapless long dress with hollow edges on the sleeves, exposing her attractive clavicles.
Such a peerless beauty arriving at the villa immediately attracted attention and sparked soft murmurings.
Ning Fan said with a smile, “Miss Xu, you can’t escape the spotlight wherever you go.”
Xu Xiaoqing gave Ning Fan a sidelong glance and said, “Sister looks so beautiful today.
If I were a man, I would definitely marry her!”
“Hey, you’re ugly enough already, turning into a man would make you absolutely unbearable to look at…
I, however, could reluctantly become your brother-in-law.”
Pfft…
Xu Xiaoqing stomped her feet in anger, wearing a fresh and casual white mini dress with small blue high heels, looking lively and adorable.
But at that moment, Xu Xiaoqing had no trace of cuteness, her face full of anger as she looked at Ning Fan.
The others in the villa’s hall also looked at Ning Fan with fierce eyes.
“Why would the esteemed CEO Xu be accompanied by such a low-class person?
He’s quite an eyesore,” a plump, rich man frowned and said.
Another person chimed in, looking down at Ning Fan with contempt, “Maybe he’s just a little driver, or a little security guard, completely out of his depth…
But Xu Ruolan is truly beautiful, very few could match her.”
Following that, the villa’s hall was again filled with clamor as everyone’s gaze shifted to the staircase where Huo Qiuran was descending.
Huo Qiuran, having learned of Xu Ruolan’s arrival, immediately came downstairs to greet her.
She too was a stunning beauty, dressed in a purple gown, walking on the red carpet like a dazzling star, intellectual and generous.
When two beauties gathered, they naturally attracted more attention, with everyone’s gaze falling on them.
Upon seeing Huo Qiuran, Ning Fan immediately frowned and turned his back, not wanting to look at her.
However, Huo Qiuran came straight over and warmly greeted Xu Ruolan.
The two women shared a close friendship that could be considered sisterly.
“Ruolan, I’m so glad you could come,” Huo Qiuran said with a smile.
“Of course I had to come for your birthday,” Xu Ruolan maintained a gentle smile as she responded to Huo Qiuran’s words, their conversation warm and without a hint of tension.
Xu Xiaoqing exclaimed in astonishment, “Sister, you, you know Queen Huo Qiuran?”
Both beauties nodded, leaving Xu Xiaoqing delightedly speechless.
You should know, Huo Qiuran was practically Xu Xiaoqing’s idol when it came to piano skills.
The two of them were chatting, but Huo Qiuran’s gaze always landed on Ning Fan’s back.
It seemed that Huo Qiuran’s purpose in welcoming Xu Ruolan was not for Xu Ruolan herself, but rather for Ning Fan beside her.
Xu Ruolan naturally noticed Huo Qiuran’s gaze and then glanced at Ning Fan next to her, and Ning Fan actually turned his body sideways, not looking at Huo Qiuran at all.
What was going on?
“Isn’t this guy really into beautiful women?
Can’t even Huo Qiuran catch his eye?”
Many people nearby noticed Ning Fan ignoring Huo Qiuran and shot him scornful looks.
Seeing Ning Fan’s back, Huo Qiuran generously asked Xu Ruolan, “Ruolan, who is this gentleman?”
Xu Ruolan introduced him with a smile, “His name is Ning Fan, an exceptional Divine Doctor.
He’s the one who cured my illness…”
And then she had Ning Fan turn around.
After catching sight of Ning Fan’s face, Huo Qiuran, after a moment of pensive haze, offered a toast to Ning Fan and smiled warmly, “So you are Mr.
Ning Fan, the God Doctor Ning.
I have heard much about you.”
Seeing that Huo Qiuran did not bring up the past, Ning Fan also responded with a polite smile, “Just a humble practitioner of Chinese medicine.
I cannot compare to you.
Happy birthday to you.”
Huo Qiuran knew Ning Fan would not acknowledge knowing her, so she did not press further, though she was somewhat curious.
According to Xu Ruolan, Ning Fan was found in a small village…
Ning Fan, oh Ning Fan, so you’ve been hiding in a small village these past years, huh?
No wonder I couldn’t find you back then.
Just then, Situ Nan walked into the villa, dressed in a noble suit, unwittingly showing off the million-dollar Rolex on his wrist, indicating his extraordinary status and position.
And he was accompanied by several of the top bosses from Zhonghai City, none of whom were of low status either.
As a member of one of Zhonghai City’s top families, Situ Nan drew the attention of everyone in the villa, who looked at him with envy.
The arrival of Situ Nan caused a sensation.
Huo Qiuran and Xu Ruolan excused themselves to go greet Situ Nan.
As soon as Situ Nan saw Huo Qiuran come to meet him, his eyes instantly sparkled, full of covetous desire.
In Situ Nan’s eyes, Huo Qiuran’s beauty and figure were no less appealing than Xu Ruolan’s, making her an enticing enchantress, and every smile and gesture of hers set his heart racing.
However, Situ Nan’s greedy gaze vanished in a flash.
He knew better than to offend Huo Qiuran, even to the extent that he couldn’t aspire to reach her level, as he was well aware of the Huo Family’s complicated background.
“Mr.
Situ, you’re quite late, you ought to drink a few penalties.” Huo Qiuran said very politely.
After exchanging pleasantries, Huo Qiuran left.
Situ Nan offered a slight smile, casting his gaze over everyone present.
Just catching sight of the elegantly dressed Xu Ruolan, he immediately took an interest and walked towards her.
Approaching, he then saw Ning Fan beside Xu Ruolan.
The same guy who had sprayed his face with a fire extinguisher, made a confession at their company, and turned into a long-standing joke, much to Situ Nan’s annoyance.
What was more irritating was that he had planned on teaching Ning Fan a lesson, but even Barefooted Di Sha couldn’t handle him, leaving him with no way to vent his frustration.
Today, how could such a minor security guard be a guest at Huo Qiuran’s birthday party?
Situ Nan was very upset!
The people who upset him, he would make sure they suffered even more.