A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage)
Chapter 849 Encountering an Old Friend

"It's nothing really. Some big shots are visiting from Yanjing, so I organized a party to welcome them. One of them is a young lady from an influential family. She especially asked to see you probably because she thinks highly of you, so I boldly invited you over," said Wu Wei-Tao enthusiastically in a humble manner.

Wu Wei-Tao certainly was the city mayor. He treated people with humility and respect and didn't have any airs of a mayor, so it made people feel comfortable.

However, he was certainly only doing it on the surface.

One couldn't be sure of a man's true nature so quickly.

Qiu Mu-Cheng and Ye Fan finally realized what Wu Wei-Tao was trying to do.

He made it sound nice, but in reality, he had invited Qiu Mu-Cheng to support his event and welcome his Yanjing guests with him.

In other words, all of them were the supporting cast.

The protagonist of the party wasn't here yet.

However, Qiu Mu-Cheng got a slight shock. "These must be very important people if Mayor Wu has to receive them personally, right?"

Wu Wei-Tao nodded. "That's right. They are an influential family from Yanjing. Mr Mo helped and promoted me a lot when I embarked on my political career. I owe them a debt for giving me the opportunity to become a politician."

What?

"Yanjing's elite who even helped you with your political career?"

Qiu Mu-Cheng was stunned to hear this.

She thought that it was just some important man coming today, but it turned out to be an influential family from Yanjing.

No matter how powerful Ye Fan was, he was just one man.

In comparison, descendants of powerful clans were involved in all trades, and many of them were remarkable.

Also, they were extraordinarily well connected after being around for several generations.

"Er...Mayor Wu, are you sure? You said someone from a powerful Yanjing clan asked to see me? I have never encountered these people before."

After Qiu Mu-Cheng learned of how powerful they were, she couldn't help feeling puzzled and worried.

Although Lei San and the others called Qiu Mu-Cheng the Queen of Jiangdong, she knew better.

She didn't have the right to talk to influential people like that.

The Yanjing elites probably didn't give a hoot about Ye Fan either.

Wu Wei-Tao shook his head and chuckled as he said, "Miss Qiu, there's no mistake. I double-checked several times, and she really asked to see you. Perhaps she thinks highly of you and wants to hire you." In his heart, he felt that Ye Fan and Qiu Mu-Cheng couldn't be placed on par with Yanjing elites.

They probably asked to see Qiu Mu-Cheng because they wanted to hire her.

That was what Wu Wei-Tao thought.

Ye Fan slightly frowned as he listened to these words and felt somewhat angry. "Mayor Wu, Miss Mo is here."

The sound of cars could be heard outside the hall as they spoke.

Wu Wei-Tao's assistant came running over to inform him of the guest's arrival.

"Great. I'll be right there to welcome her."

Wu Wei-Tao hurriedly told everyone to go out and welcome them.

But Ye Fan remained seated and continued sipping tea and completely disregarded Wu Wei-Tao's request.

"Hmm? Mr Chu, aren't you going to come out and welcome her? Since she's a member of Yanjing's elite, so it's a great opportunity for you to get to know her," said Wu Wei-Tao as he frowned when he noticed how disinterested Ye Fan was.

Ye Fan laughed gently. "No, thanks. People are the ones who have to welcome me. Why should I go out and welcome other people?"

"Well..."

Everyone trembled in their hearts.

The corners of their eyes twitched quietly.

He was certainly Mr Chu!

Even in the face of Yanjing's elites, he remained arrogant and proud.

Who else in Jiangdong could do that?

"It's one thing to be confident, but too much of it is considered arrogance."

Many people shook their heads as they griped in their hearts.

Even Wu Wei-Tao looked at Ye Fan somewhat angrily.

However, they merely said these things in their hearts.

Ye Fan had always been proud, so no one was stupid enough to make him angry.

In any case, they weren't the ones who offended Ye Fan.

In the end, Qiu Mu-Cheng helped to smooth things over and smiled awkwardly. "Don't mind him. Ye Fan doesn't mean to offend anyone. He's just joking. Come on. The guests are almost there. Let's go over and welcome them."

Qiu Mu-Cheng changed the subject quickly, so everyone went out to receive their guests. Qiu Mu-Cheng glared at Ye Fan before following them out.

Several luxury cars came driving towards Shanshui Hall.

Dozens of bodyguards stood on both sides of the entrance like servants waiting for the king to arrive.

Finally, the car door opened, and a group of people quietly appeared.

The one taking the lead was a gorgeously dressed woman. Her chestnut brown hair was in an updo and her nose was sharp, so she seemed to be of some western European lineage. Elegance and pride radiated from her exquisite face.

The designer goods she was dressed in from top to toe was a clear sign of how lavish her lifestyle was.

Also, a handsome young man walked next to her.

The two of them walked side by side and seemed affectionate.

Behind them was a middle-aged man helping an older man along.

Qiu Mu-Cheng stared in surprise the instant she saw them.

"Grandpa, Uncle Guang, and Qiu Mu-Qi?

What are they doing here?"

Qiu Mu-Cheng was dumbstruck as shock filled her eyes.

It never crossed her mind that she would bump into her family here.

Qiu Mu-Cheng instantly went into a daze. She remained quiet for a long time from the shock.

Ever since the opening ceremony, Qiu Mu-Cheng and the Qiu family's relationship fell to a freezing point.

After Qiu Mu-Qi came back to the country, he wanted to use Shuntian Group's power to suppress Qiu Mu-Cheng.

Ye Fan made a move and gave Shuntian Group such a scare that they moved overnight and swore never to step into Jiangdong again.

Hongqi Group saved their leader by giving up Liu Bin to the authorities who ended up jailed.

Since then, Qiu Mu-Qi had no one else to rely on.

Then Qiushui Logistics fell into dire straits.

Qiu Mu-Cheng had been busy with work, so she didn't have time to concern herself with the Qiu family.

During this time, Qiu Mu-Cheng heard that Qiu Mu-Ying and her mother looked for her at Mufan Group hoping but she could help save them.

However, they got shoved out of the company by Su Qian before they even saw Qiu Mu-Cheng.

After everything that happened, even Su Qian knew that they were ingrates and unworthy of their help.

Su Qian said Qiushui Logistics ended up announcing they were bankrupt.