323 The Birthday Party Begins (2/2)

A woman's venomous voice rose from the distance.

Fang Qiong hurried to push Chen Fan away and she saw Su Qian glaring at her from the distance. Su Ze stood right beside her in a dashing formal dress.

”Master Chen, Miss Fang, please follow me.”

Chen Fan nodded slightly.

Chen Fan held onto Fang Qiong's hand and walked into the Su Family's residence.

”Miss Fang Qiong and Mr. Chen Fan of Jin City have arrived. ”

When the butler called out the couple's name, people looked to them with different kinds of reactions. Some were surprised, some were excited, and some were gloating at the couple. After what had happened last night, Chen Fan had already become a household name among the elites of Wu Zhou City.

”Is he the Master Chen of Jiang Bei everyone was talking about? He is so young!”

”I heard that he killed the entire Sheng family using Dharma Curses. Is that real?”

”Of course! He was also the reason that Gao Tianmin was removed from his post.”

Everyone fixed their eyes on Chen Fan, watching and studying him carefully. They had heard so many unbelievable tales about this young man. He had first made his name in the Jiang Bei region, and then he toppled the Sheng family and ended Gao Tianmin's career. Rumor had it that he was a bastard son of a top dog in Yan Jin city and he was raised by a legendary monk who had taught him powerful spells. Although any rational person would brush off such a ridiculous rumor, rational had always been scarce among the public.

”Humph! I don't believe he could topple Gao Tianmin. Not even Lou Jinhui could pull that off, much less a young man such as him.”

A man holding an ivory fan snorted.

”Boss Fu, do you have another explanation for Gao Tianmin's sudden resignation after the Sheng Family's downfall? But I partially agree with you, it would take someone as powerful as Lou Jinhui to bring Gao Tianmin down.” A middle-aged businessman said with a broad smile.

”Boss Li, you are right about that! But look at this young man. He is still a green babe in the woods. Do you think he could be Chairman Lou's equal?” Boss Fu refuted.

”Ur…” Boss Li was suddenly at a loss for words.

Although Chen Fan had dominated the Jian Bei region, he was no match against Chairman Luo, the most powerful man in the province. If Chen Fan was a shiny star in the night sky, then Chairman Luo was the blinding sun. He was the de facto ruler of the province, a political heavyweight in China.

”I think it is a coincidence. Gao Tianmin must have made some mistakes that had caused his fall from grace. His downfall happened to occur around the same time as Chen Fan did away with the Sheng family. Maybe Gao Tianmin's higher-ups even used Chen Fan as a ruse to make the public believe that the young man was the reason for Gao Tianmin's undoing.”

Boss Fu moved the fan back and forth, looking like the legendary strategist Zhu Geliang.

His listeners nodded in agreement.

Boss Fu's explanation was much more convincing than the notion that a young man was able to bring down a powerful bureaucrat.

Meanwhile, Chen Fan and Fang Qiong had followed Su Ze to the main hall. Su Yanghao was wearing a traditional Chinese dress that was vibrant red in color. He was sitting at the head of the table. He was flanked by Su Yangzhi, Su Yangren, and Su Zhengde. Chen Fan found Su Xiao standing behind Su Yanghao, regarding him curiously.

”Grandpa, Little Nine wishes you a happy birthday! May your happiness be as boundless as the eastern seas and your life as long as the long-lasting southern mountains!” Fang Qiong took a step forward and announced wittily.

A smile broke over the old man's face as he was pleased by his grand daughter's smooth and clever words. However, as soon as his eyes landed on Chen Fan, his smile disappeared.

”Little Nine, I am sure your grandpa is happy to see you, but who is this young man with you?”

Su Zhengde gave Chen Fan a contemptuous look.

”Grandpa, Uncle, his name is Chen Fan. He is my boyfriend.” Fang Qiong lifted his chin and announced firmly.

Silence suddenly fell into the room.

Everyone looked over to the couple, they knew things were about to get serious.

”Little Nine, you are too young to have a boyfriend. Don't be silly, sent your friend back now. This is a private party, we don't welcome just anyone on the street.”

Su Yangzhi put down his teacup and rebutted hotly.

Fang Qiong pulled a taut face and even as she was about to protest, Chen Fan took a step forward and he said with a smile.

”I am not only her boyfriend but also her husband, do you have any problem with that?”