Volume 1 Chapter 20: Who Do You Think You Are?

Both Luo Wei and the rest of the city lord’s guards stood frozen in place. Was this something they were supposed to see? Could they even be seeing this? Would they be silenced for witnessing such a scene?

Shen Ruyi’s personal female assistant swallowed hard. She had worked by the CEO’s side for three years and had never once seen her act so intimate with a man.

"Ahem..." Chen Fan cleared his throat. "Mind your image; there are so many people watching!"

Hearing this, Shen Ruyi regained her composure, slipping back into the persona of a cold and elegant CEO. "What did you all see just now?"

"Nothing, we didn't see anything at all." Everyone shook their heads in unison; they wouldn't admit to it even if their lives depended on it.

"Senior brother, let’s go!" Shen Ruyi linked her arm with Chen Fan’s, ready to leave. She had far too many things she wanted to talk to him about.

"Are you not attending the banquet anymore?"

"I’m not going!" Shen Ruyi let out a cold huff. "These people dared to block you, senior brother. This banquet isn't worth attending anyway; it's boring."

Luo Wei finally understood. Shen Ruyi’s anger was entirely due to the young man before him.

"CEO Shen, everyone is still waiting for you at the venue. If you don't attend, I—I won't be able to answer to them!" Luo Wei was sweating profusely. He felt that being a city lord had never been so humiliating; he had never had to debase himself like this before.

"If my senior brother isn't going, I won't go either."

Luo Wei immediately turned his gaze toward Chen Fan. He had already learned of Chen Fan’s identity from his subordinates and knew he was the sole survivor of the Chen family. He hurriedly spoke up: "Mr. Chen, I am Luo Wei, the current Lord of Jincheng. My subordinates blocking you earlier must have been a misunderstanding. Please rest assured, I will give you a satisfactory explanation."

Chen Fan’s heart stirred. He hadn't expected this unassuming middle-aged man to be the sitting city lord. His future plans would likely require the support of Lord Luo. It was better to have a friend than an enemy.

Thinking this, Chen Fan said, "Ruyi, there are so many people at the banquet waiting for you; they all came for your sake. If you just walk out now, wouldn't that put Lord Luo in a difficult position?"

Luo Wei nodded repeatedly, feeling a wave of gratitude. Thank goodness there was someone here who understood reason!

Since Chen Fan had spoken, Shen Ruyi dared not refuse. She said to Luo Wei, "Lord Luo, slapping my senior brother in the face is the same as slapping me. If my senior brother is wronged, then I am wronged. Do you understand?"

Luo Wei nodded vigorously, inwardly cursing the subordinates who had barred Chen Fan from the banquet. If not for that incident, he wouldn't have to grovel before Shen Ruyi like a subservient fool.

The female assistant spoke up at this moment: "Miss, let’s go change your clothes first; your gown is dirty."

Earlier, when Chen Fan performed that shoulder throw, Shen Ruyi’s carefully prepared evening gown had become stained. If outsiders saw her like this, it would be a major loss of face.

"Senior brother, I’ll go change and come find you in a little while."

"Alright, go ahead."

Shen Ruyi entered through a private passage, while Luo Wei did not take Chen Fan through the special entrance, but instead led him through the main gate.