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nTranslator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

nThere was a rare look of confusion in Xue Xi’s misty eyes.

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nWhy is Canine Teeth here?

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nWhile she was in a daze, she heard Xu Fang speak in surprise. “Mr. Lu?”

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nMr. Lu…

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nXue Xi blinked and finally realized that Canine Teeth… was the Lu Chao they were talking about?

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nBut how could that be? Wasn’t he as poor as Xiang Huai?

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nMoreover, although Xiang Huai and Canine Teeth did not mention it, Canine Teeth was clearly Xiang Huai’s subordinate. He was being oppressed in the provision store every day.

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nIf this Canine Teeth is actually an esteemed person, then who is Xiang Huai?

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nAble to wear a suit that costs hundreds of thousands of yuan and own a provision store, reading the Classic of Poem and Zhuangzi every day—who exactly is this “unprofessional” man?

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nXue Sheng was even more confused than Xue Xi.

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nAs he was walking over, he had heard Xiang Huai say “I’m Xixi’s boyfriend” and realized that he had mistaken him for someone else.

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nIt turned out that the man in black who was even more unreasonable than Lu Chao was Xixi’s boyfriend! Luckily, he did not say anything. Otherwise, it would have been a big joke.

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nHowever, how did they know Lu Chao? From the looks of it, they seemed to have a good relationship.

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nWhile everyone was in a daze, Xu Fang frowned.

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nMr. Lu clearly treated Xue Xi differently. He seemed to have met her a long time ago. Could it be that he fancied her because she was pretty?

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nHer eyes flickered as she hurriedly said, “Mr. Lu, it seems you two have known each other for a while. We were just joking around earlier, saying that someone as beautiful as Ms. Xue should have been introduced to you. But in the end, Ms. Xue said that she already has a boyfriend.”

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nShe paused and smiled. “I’m quite puzzled. Can her boyfriend be better than you?”

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nAny man would get angry hearing such words, right?

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nAs expected, Lu Chao’s expression changed.

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nXu Fang continued to add fuel to the fire. “Since ancient times, people have preferred men that are good-looking and women that are beautiful. But our Xinyan is more fond of talented people and is not that shallow.”

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nAfter saying this, she pointed at Xiang Huai. “Mr. Lu, this is Ms. Xue’s boyfriend.”

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nLu Chao’s expression had indeed changed. He was on the verge of tears. What nonsense was this person spouting?

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nHow would I dare to meet Xue Xi? This is Sister-in-law, alright?

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nHe carefully stole a glance at his boss’s face. When he saw his boss looking at him coldly, Lu Chao’s body stiffened.

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nHe hurriedly said, “Old…”

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nThe moment he said that, he suddenly remembered that his boss’s identity could not be exposed. Otherwise, Bin City would be in an uproar. His words froze and his expression turned anxious. What should he do?

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nJust as he was thinking about how to address her, Xiang Huai suddenly said in a low voice, “Brother Lu.”

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nLu Chao: “…Don’t call me Brother.”

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nHis thin body could not withstand the weight of this “Brother”!

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nThe people who had surrounded them earlier were all madams and young mistresses from different families. Now that Lu Chao had arrived, the leaders of each family had gathered around as well.

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nFan Han followed his father toward the crowd and quietly looked at the handful of people in the middle of the storm.

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nMr. Fan lowered his voice and asked, “Where did this man come from? Why haven’t I seen him before?”

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nThere were only so many famous businessmen in Bin City, but this person’s face was too unfamiliar.

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nFan Han frowned and explained, “This is the boss of a provision store outside our school.”

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nMr. Fan was taken aback. “What? How did he get in?”

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nFan Han thought about it and believed that he understood when he saw Xue Xi and Gao Yanchen. Hence, he lowered his voice and explained, “He probably got an invitation from Gao Yanchen.”

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nHe clenched his fists.

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nOther than being better-looking, what else was good about this man? Xue Xi actually spent so much money to buy him a suit to make him look good. He was really speechless.

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nHowever, now that he had called Lu Chao “Brother,” Lu Chao’s reply must have been a blow, right? Who would still stick to him after that?

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nXu Fang laughed as well. “He actually just called Mr. Lu ‘Brother.’ Ye Li, your daughter’s boyfriend is too rude, isn’t he?”

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nYe Li was in a daze. She looked at Xiang Huai, then at Lu Chao… Why did she feel that the photo that Xue Sheng had taken last time was of Lu Chao? What exactly happened?

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nYe Li did not speak, but Xue Xi frowned.

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nShe had never cared about other people’s opinions and had never been sad or angry over just a few words. But for some reason, this person’s mockery of Xiang Huai made her feel exceptionally uncomfortable.

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nShe slowly said, “It’s actually you who doesn’t have manners as you go around judging others.”

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nSeeing her mother being told off, Li Xinyan hurriedly said, “You don’t know what manners are to begin with. Do you think that just anyone can address Mr. Lu as ‘Brother’?”

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nBecause Lu Chao had looked at her differently when they met, and he had even taken the initiative to approach her when he went downstairs, she then turned to Lu Chao. “Mr. Lu, am I right?”

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nLu Chao hurriedly said, “Yes…”

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nLi Xinyan and Xu Fang both sneered when they heard this. However, their expressions froze the next moment.

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nLu Chao shouted angrily, “Yes… my ass!”

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nHe quickly turned to look at Xiang Huai. “This is my brother!”

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nWith that, the entire banquet hall fell silent!

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nXu Fang and Li Xinyan stared at him in disbelief. “What did you say?”

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nLu Chao was now in deep trouble because of the two of them. Knowing that his boss would be coming, he was preparing to leave after greeting them. However, he was now terrified after his boss called him “Brother.”

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nHe said directly, “I want to speak to my brother. Please leave.”

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nXu Fang and Li Xinyan were already frightened out of their wits. They did not expect such a situation and both gulped.

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nXu Fang knew that she had made a huge mistake and offended Lu Chao. She wanted to make up for it. “Mr. Lu, you said that you’ll be meeting Xinyan tomorrow. You…”

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nLu Chao straightened his back. “Oh, I’m no longer free.”

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nThe meaning behind this sentence was too obvious.

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nLi Xinyan blushed.

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nTears welled up in her eyes. How many people were feeling envious of her just a moment ago? But now, those same people were mocking her!

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nWhat a slap in the face. I was just bullying them because I thought Mr. Lu liked me, but I didn’t expect Mr. Lu to have such a good relationship with Ms. Xue.

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nIn the crowd, Elder Gao and Li Xinyan’s father were standing together.

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nAfter Lu Chao had said that he was going to meet Li Xinyan, Elder Gao had revealed his intention of having their two families working together. Mr. Li had been overjoyed, but now… Mr. Li wanted to say something, but Elder Gao said, “I think Madam Li is not in good health. Why don’t Mr. Li bring Madam and Miss back first?”

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nThis was a blatant chase out! Mr. Li did not dare to offend the Gao family and could only leave with his family.

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nAlthough the rest of the people at the banquet were curious, they did not dare to stay and watch the commotion and scattered.

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nXue Xi felt that it was finally quiet.

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nAt this moment, Xue Sheng walked over. He stared at Xiang Huai and asked solemnly, “Who exactly are you?”

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