"Holy crap, it's really Lin Chen?"
"Looks like we all guessed wrong. That third floor might really be the staff area. Lin Chen was just taken up there, maybe to change clothes?"
Seeing this, several classmates started discussing amongst themselves.
They had already heard that the third floor of the Hangzhou Hotel was a staff area, off-limits to outsiders.
Now, with Lin Chen appearing in a work uniform, it was pretty much confirmed!
"Hmph, I knew it. How could a ex-convict be so familiar with General Manager Xiao? So he's here to work!"
Hearing these words, Luo Bin narrowed his eyes, a look of extreme disgust on his face.
He had been wondering earlier, how could Lin Chen, who was just released and came from a very ordinary background, possibly be protected by General Manager Xiao.
So it turned out he was working as a waiter here!
"Then what about Sun Peng's situation? How do you explain that? President Qiu just admitted herself that she lives with Lin Chen!"
Immediately, Liu Yan, standing beside him, seemed to recall something and asked Luo Bin.
She had personally witnessed someone bid for that bronze cauldron at the auction and present it to Lin Chen!
Although she didn't know the person who gave the cauldron, anyone who could gift something worth tens of millions must have an extraordinary identity, right?
"Liu Yan, I heard that many people in auction companies hire stooges to inflate the prices of their auction items. You say, is it possible that at the auction earlier..."
Hearing Liu Yan's words, Qin Wanru naturally understood what she was thinking and immediately voiced her own thoughts.
She had previously heard from her new wealthy patron that the bronze cauldron was worth at most twenty to thirty million, so how could it sell for so much?
"You mean, Lin Chen is actually a stooge hired by Qiu Hanying?"
Liu Yan immediately understood Qin Wanru's meaning, her eyes suddenly lighting up.
If that were the case, then everything could be explained!
Given the confidentiality required for a stooge, it was understandable that Qiu Hanying would hide him in her villa for protection.
After all, the Shangguan family was bidding back then!
If the Shangguan family found out that Rushuang Group had hired someone to artificially inflate the price, then Rushuang Group's development in Hangzhou would be completely halted!
"You good-for-nothing Lin Chen, you were indeed putting on a show for me! You're still that useless person, not some rich and handsome guy at all!"
Thinking of this, Qin Wanru subconsciously clenched her fists. Her long-standing doubts were finally explained.
No wonder Lin Chen suddenly became rich and seemed so wealthy.
He was working as a stooge! Wouldn't illegal activities bring in a lot of money?
"Let's go mock him. If I don't curse him out today, I won't feel right!"
Liu Yan was even more furious and made to go confront him.
Heaven knows, she had also believed Lin Chen to be a hidden rich man and had dressed up meticulously today just to seduce him.
And now? The truth was out, and he was still just a poor loser!
"No, there will be plenty of opportunities to deal with him later. There are too many influential people here today. If we dare to cause trouble, General Manager Xiao won't be lenient."
Just as Liu Yan was about to confront him, Luo Bin quickly stopped her.
"Think about it, why was General Manager Xiao protecting Lin Chen just now? Wasn't it because of the guests upstairs?"
"He's just a poor loser. With my Luo family's influence in Hangzhou, dealing with him is as easy as flipping my hand."
"Let's just enjoy our drinks and food and reconnect with our classmates. After today, I'll make him kneel before you and apologize!"
As he spoke, Luo Bin's hand gently moved over Liu Yan's leg, the unspoken meaning clear.
"Right, right. He's just a poor loser, there will be plenty of chances to deal with him!"
Hearing Luo Bin's words, Liu Yan quickly nodded.
Yes, compared to venting her anger, a long-term meal ticket was definitely more appealing.
As long as she pleased Luo Bin, even ten Lin Chens would only be humiliated!
"Come, come, Wanru. We haven't seen each other for a long time. Let's have a drink together."
As he spoke, Luo Bin raised his wine glass and looked at Qin Wanru, who had a furious expression on her face.
For a moment, their eyes met, and Qin Wanru's face instantly broke into a smile.
Yes, Luo Bin's family background in Hangzhou was no less than Zhang Tao's from before!
If she could marry Luo Bin, wouldn't she also be marrying into a wealthy family?
Thinking of this, Qin Wanru's enthusiasm was instantly ignited.
......
At the same time, the guests on the second floor had finished their meals and were leaving in groups.
When Qiu Hanying walked down the stairs and saw Lin Chen in his work uniform, she was a little taken aback.
But as soon as she was about to ask something, she met Lin Chen's eyes, quickly lowered her head, and walked away.
Shangguan Xiong and Shangguan Ling'er, who followed, also looked confused, but they also understood Lin Chen's gaze and pretended not to know him, walking away directly.
Seeing this, Liu Yan and Qin Wanru, who had been watching Lin Chen from a distance, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
As expected, this Lin Chen was just putting on an act for them, always pretending to be rich and handsome!
Otherwise, how could Qiu Hanying not be surprised to see Lin Chen working as a waiter?
If they were really close, she definitely wouldn't have left so directly!
"Holy crap, Lin Chen, what are you doing?"
When Sun Peng came down from the second floor and saw Lin Chen like this, he was completely stunned.
Good heavens, what the heck was going on?
He was eating abalone and lobster upstairs, and his brother was working as a waiter here?
"Cough, cough, just a part-time job, earning some extra cash."
Seeing Sun Peng, Lin Chen didn't know how to explain for a moment.
"You go first, we'll meet at our usual spot tonight. I still have things to do, go, go."
Lin Chen pushed Sun Peng away without any explanation.
After all, he really didn't know how to explain it now. If this guy made a scene here, it would be even more embarrassing for him.
"Alright."
Seeing Lin Chen's determined face, Sun Peng, though not understanding why, could only nod at this moment, turned, and walked away.
But little did he know, as soon as Sun Peng reached the main entrance, Liu Yan walked over in her high heels.
"Tsk tsk tsk, Sun Peng, didn't you see? Lin Chen was just putting on a brave face. Are you sure you still want to be friends with someone like this?"
Liu Yan said with a face full of mockery towards Sun Peng.
"Heh, what does that have to do with you? Even if my brother picked up trash, he would be much better than you!"
Seeing Liu Yan's expression, Sun Peng retorted without hesitation.