"No way? Wasn't today's banquet hosted by the Luo family?"
"It seems like only the upper-middle class from Hangzhou are attending. Which family's driver managed to sneak in?"
The other girls chimed in, discussing this "beast."
Everyone knew that this so-called banquet was actually a networking event. Who would actually come here to eat?
Even if they were eating, they were eating this much. Had they not eaten meat for years?
"Alright, alright, let's not bother. Speaking of which, Xie Yun, I heard a rumor that Young Master Luo from the Luo family is going to propose to you at the banquet."
"Yeah, yeah, I heard that Young Master Luo even invited the esteemed Doctor Wu to be present just to give you face." httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"What? Esteemed Doctor Wu? You mean the one referred to as the imperial physician of Hangzhou's elite?"
Hearing this, the girls were utterly astonished.
Even Xie Yun, who had been frowning, showed a hint of surprise.
This esteemed Doctor Wu was considered the foremost figure in Hangzhou's medical community. He was said to be indifferent to fame and fortune, rarely appearing in secular circles.
Only the top elites of Hangzhou could usually invite him.
To think that the Luo fellow actually managed to invite him!
With this thought, Xie Yun couldn't help but worry about Lin Chen.
He was currently impersonating her boyfriend. If he ran into Doctor Wu, he might be in trouble later?
"Hehehe, Yunyun, why didn't you greet me when you arrived?"
As the girls were chatting, a young man in a suit, holding a large bouquet of roses, slowly approached Xie Yun.
It was Luo Wei, the eldest young master of the Luo family in Hangzhou.
"Greetings, Young Master Luo."
"Young Master Luo is getting more handsome."
The girls around Xie Yun immediately showered Luo Wei with compliments upon seeing him.
Admittedly, Luo Wei, dressed in an expensive suit and with meticulously groomed hair, did look somewhat handsome.
But only Xie Yun felt no fondness upon seeing his face.
Everyone in Hangzhou knew that Luo Wei was a womanizer. He had wreaked havoc on many girls during his university days.
After inheriting the family business, how many nurses in their own hospital had he preyed upon?
"Young Master Luo is very busy. I'm just an insignificant person, so I won't bother you with your socializing."
Xie Yun forced a smile, showing him no goodwill whatsoever.
She knew that Luo Wei inviting Doctor Wu today was just to force her hand in front of everyone.
"Hahaha, how could you be insignificant?"
"Don't you know that this banquet I'm hosting today is all for you?"
Luo Wei smiled, a very happy smile.
Before, with Huang Junjie pestering Xie Yun, he truly had no way to make his move.
But then that idiot unexpectedly died. Wasn't that a perfect opportunity for him?
"Young Master Luo is too kind. I'm just an ordinary woman. Someone as important as Young Master Luo shouldn't waste his energy on me."
"Oh, and my boyfriend came with me today. I'll introduce you later."
Xie Yun put on her standard perfunctory smile and said to Luo Wei.
"What? You have a boyfriend? Since when?"
Hearing this, Luo Wei's eyes widened, his expression filled with disbelief.
He had been keeping an eye on Xie Yun all along, so he naturally knew that Huang Junjie used to pester her, and no one dared to get close to her.
How long had it been since Huang Junjie died? And she already had a boyfriend? How was that possible?
"Hehehe, Young Master Luo should know, right? I recently hired an assistant. It's an office romance, please excuse us."
Xie Yun smiled softly and used Lin Chen as a shield.
She couldn't help it; Xie Yun really disliked Luo Wei's aggressive demeanor at the moment.
"What? You mean that kid who was recently released from prison?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Wei was stunned.
He had been paying attention to Xie Yun, so he naturally knew that she had hired an ex-convict as her assistant.
But his informants at the hospital had never mentioned anything between them!
How did they suddenly get together?
"That's right, it's him."
"Although Lin Chen was in prison, the reason he was imprisoned was to protect his girlfriend at the time."
"I feel very safe being with a man like him."
Xie Yun smiled gently and began to praise Lin Chen's virtues.
Indeed, for any woman, a man who would risk his life to protect his girlfriend, how could he not be worth entrusting her life to?
"Hehehe, good. Then I'll have to see later what's so special about this Lin Chen!"
Seeing the expression on Xie Yun's face, Luo Wei clenched his fists, and a faint murderous aura emanated from him.
"Quick, look, Doctor Wu is here!"
Just as Luo Wei was staring intently at Xie Yun, the banquet hall doors opened, and an elder with a graceful demeanor, flanked by a group of black-clad bodyguards, slowly walked into the hall.
Luo Wei looked up. His previously angry face instantly turned into a smile as he hurried towards Doctor Wu.
"Welcome, Doctor Wu, to this banquet."
Upon seeing Doctor Wu, Luo Wei stepped forward and bowed ninety degrees, his attitude extremely sincere.
He had truly paid a great price to invite Doctor Wu this time!
Besides one million cash, he had also offered two hundred-year-old wild ginseng roots. On one hand, it was to confess his feelings to Xie Yun.
On the other hand, he hoped to use Doctor Wu's reputation to boost his own status, making it easier for him to carry out his subsequent plans.
"Hahaha, young Luo, I hear you're going to confess your love at today's banquet?"
"I envy you young people who dare to love and hate. Keep up the good work."
Doctor Wu had a kind demeanor, patting Luo Wei on the shoulder.
Everyone else around them looked on with admiration.
"Oh my goodness, Doctor Wu is so cordial to Young Master Luo!"
"Indeed, indeed. I've heard before that the Wu family is about to rise. I didn't expect their relationship with Doctor Wu to be so close!"
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, Young Master Luo is truly a winner in life in Hangzhou! He has Doctor Wu's favor and is about to win the beauty's heart today. A double celebration!"
The onlookers pointed and whispered about Luo Wei, their expressions full of envy.
Everyone knew Doctor Wu's standing in Hangzhou.
Who among Hangzhou's officials and nobles could guarantee they would never fall ill? Therefore, among the upper echelons of Hangzhou, almost no one dared to disrespect Doctor Wu.
Yet, the usually aloof Doctor Wu was now being so polite to Luo Wei!