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When Xie Hezheng arrived, the first thing he did was stop Xie Jinhua from expelling Xu Ke. The second was to fire Wong Ming, who had just targeted Xu Ke.

The onlookers had thought Xie Hezheng's rare appearance at the auction banquet was specifically for Xu Ke. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Now, seeing that Xie Hezheng didn't even know Xu Ke's name, they suddenly became doubtful. Could this all just be a coincidence?

"Elder Xie, hello. My name is Xu Ke."

Xu Ke was very polite.

It was true that he had a grudge with Xie Jinhua, and it was also true that the Xie Family had targeted Qiu Mingli because of Shan Lan.

But Xie Hezheng's current demeanor left no room for open criticism.

Since the other party was treating him with courtesy, he certainly couldn't greet him with a scowl.

However, if Xie Hezheng intends to be a smiling tiger, then I don't mind being a hypocrite.

"Young friend Xu, hello."

Xie Hezheng seemed very refined and gentle, his smile carrying a hint of kindness. "I am truly sorry for the trouble caused to you."

"That good-for-nothing grandson of mine… I came over specially today to see how he would manage his first banquet, and I never expected his performance to be so poor."

"If there is any way I can express my apologies, please feel free to ask. Our Xie Family will certainly do our best to accommodate you."

Hearing this, everyone had a sudden realization.

So that's what this was about!

Xie Hezheng, who hadn't set foot in Deyun Hotel for years, had come today because his grandson, Xie Jinhua, was hosting the banquet. He had come specially to observe his grandson's organizational and crowd-control skills.

Instead, not only did he discover his grandson was completely incompetent, but he had also caused a scene by trying to kick out a guest…

After all, if word got out that the Xie Family was kicking out guests, it would create a scandal. The Bai Family could potentially use it as grounds to strip the Xie Family of their half-control over Deyun Hotel.

Wouldn't that mean the Xie Family would be the first to fall in their rivalry with the Bai Family?

The reason Xu Ke had considered calling that person from the Bai Family was precisely this; he could borrow the Bai Family's sword to strike down the Xie Family.

Everyone understood now. This was the real reason for Xie Hezheng's fury.

At this thought, the crowd couldn't help but purse their lips.

Those like Shi Hongda, who had been hoping for Xu Ke's downfall, were especially resentful of their bad luck. Xu Ke is so damn lucky. If Xie Hezheng hadn't been set on supervising his grandson, Xu Ke would have been utterly humiliated by now.

Standing behind Bai Qian'er, Fang Caizhe gritted his teeth and stared daggers at Xu Ke's back, his expression filled with malice.

You got lucky this time!

Meanwhile, Bai Qian'er's brows were slightly furrowed. Xie Hezheng's actions still revealed his strong control over the Xie Family. It seems I'll have to discuss with Grandfather how to deal with the Xie Family when I get back.

She no longer believed Xie Hezheng had come for Xu Ke's sake. Her thoughts had shifted to the struggle between the Bai and Xie Families over Sui City.

Only three people had different ideas.

The middle-aged man with the stubble frowned even more deeply. The Family Head's explanation... why is it completely different from what he said when we left the house?

As for Duan Zhuo'e and Tang Yingchang, they were staring at Xie Hezheng's back with a meaningful gaze, both thinking the exact same thing—

Does he know Xu Ke's true identity as the Seasoned Envoy, the Medical Saint's Pupil?

...

Xu Ke didn't care what anyone else in the venue was thinking.

He just smiled at Xie Hezheng. "Elder, it's no problem. If you go back and discipline your grandson properly, that would be the best expression of your apology to me."

As he spoke these words, the members of Sui City's various families widened their eyes in unison, their expressions shifting to anger and disdain.

Is Xu Ke rebuking Xie Hezheng for not knowing how to raise his grandson? Does he have any idea what he's saying? When Elder Xie Hezheng offered an apology, it was just a polite formality!

As expected.

Even the gagged Xie Jinhua showed a schadenfreude-filled expression amidst his despair. That Xu Ke is getting completely carried away. Grandpa came to see me; did he really think he was here to back him up? The idiot! He's celebrating too soon for daring to criticize Grandpa…

He couldn't wait to see his grandfather get angry and unleash his authority.

But to the astonishment of everyone present, Xie Hezheng didn't seem to mind at all.

On the contrary, he burst out laughing. "Yes, yes, you're right, my young friend."

"I really do need to discipline him properly."

"Since even an outstanding young man like yourself thinks Jinhua needs to be disciplined."

"Yin Han, tell Jian Cheng to cut his living allowance to six hundred yuan a month. Also, instruct Jian Xin that he is not to help him in any way at Tianhai University. During his holidays, he is to return to Deyun Hotel and work as a waiter. Understand?"

The man named Yin Han grunted twice. "Yes!"

The entire audience was flabbergasted.

No one had ever imagined that after being rebuked by Xu Ke, Xie Hezheng would not only remain calm but actually take disciplinary action.

What in the world was happening?

Xie Jinhua's expectant expression turned ashen, his eyes filling with despair. Six hundred yuan a month? Work as a waiter during the holidays? How am I supposed to live?

As for Bai Qian'er and the others, they stood behind Xu Ke as if they had seen a ghost, completely motionless.

This… this is just too absurd…

Xu Ke was also a bit dumbfounded. Is Xie Hezheng serious?

"How about it, young friend? Do you think it's enough?" Xie Hezheng asked with a faint smile.

"It's enough, it's enough." Xu Ke nodded.

Regardless of whether he was genuinely punishing Xie Jinhua, the gesture itself was sufficient.

"Good. Then this is your invitation. From now on, let's pretend that incident never happened. I, on behalf of the Xie Family and Deyun Hotel, extend to you a sincere invitation."

Xie Hezheng signed the invitation and solemnly handed it to Xu Ke.

Xu Ke accepted it with both hands. "Thank you, Elder."

"You're most welcome!"

Afterward, Xie Hezheng exchanged a few pleasantries with the guests, asked Bai Qian'er to take over hosting the banquet, and then left with Xie Jinhua.

When Xie Jinhua was led away, the towel was still stuffed in his mouth…

Seeing this, Xu Ke couldn't help but wonder—

Did Xie Hezheng really come here just to discipline his grandson?

...

「Parking lot.」

Xie Jinhua did not leave with Xie Hezheng and the others.

He had been sent by Yin Han to the hotel's service area…

So, the ones leaving Deyun Hotel were still just Xie Hezheng and Yin Han.

"Family Head, may I ask you a question?" Yin Han asked impatiently as soon as he got into the car.

He glanced at the rearview mirror. Seeing Xie Hezheng's continuously excited expression after getting in the car, his own brow furrowed. Surely there isn't something wrong with the Family Head's mind?

"Ask!"

"I want to know, you already knew Xu Ke's name, didn't you? Why go through the trouble of asking again?" Yin Han swallowed. Isn't that completely redundant?

To his surprise, Xie Hezheng shook his head. "That's where you're wrong. I had to pretend I didn't know him."

"I'm eager to hear the details!" Yin Han said, stunned.