Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 343 - 344: Let You See the Power of Uncle Bo!
Upon reaching the banquet hall, Old Wang was distressed. Where should everyone sit?
As the elder and given his status, he should sit at the head of the table. If it had been Old Lin’s protégé or representative, he would have made the concession. But what about the young man before him? Where should he sit?
Old Wang decided it best to take the main seat himself and let the young man sit beside him.
Wang Keru sat on his other side, a position that surpassed even the status of Old Wang’s own son and daughter-in-law. Gu Anxi sat next to Bo Xichen.
The Wang family’s eldest son approached and whispered, "Dad, the guests are getting impatient. Some of them are people we can’t afford to offend. What do you think..."
Old Wang squinted and cleared his throat. "No, Old Lin’s man would definitely not be pleased."
Bo Xichen said indifferently, "He won’t mind. The guests have been waiting; why don’t we start the meal?"
However, Old Wang still didn’t dare to cause offense, so time dragged on a little longer. But surprisingly, Lin Yuan arrived extremely quickly, so fast one might have thought he had taken a rocket.
Lin Yuan was in his early fifties, exceptionally refined, and so well-maintained that he appeared to be in his forties.
He hurried in with his secretary, his gaze quickly scanning the main table before he headed straight for Bo Xichen. "Young Master Bo, I apologize for my tardiness."
He shook Bo Xichen’s hand respectfully.
Shockingly, he had completely ignored the hand Old Wang had extended.
Bo Xichen rose, a faint smile on his lips. "It’s good that you’re here. Old Master Wang has been waiting for you for quite some time."
Only then did Lin Yuan seem to notice Old Wang. He shook his hand, saying, "Ah, I was delayed by a trivial matter. My apologies. I’ll drink three cups as a penalty to apologize to Young Master Bo and to you, Elder Brother Wang."
Everyone present was experienced in such social situations. Anyone could tell that Lin Yuan’s deference was entirely for Bo Xichen’s sake and had nothing to do with Old Wang.
As for his apology to Old Wang, that was merely a formality.
Old Wang was stunned. He had initially thought he had misheard over the phone, never expecting Lin Yuan to genuinely offer an apology upon arrival.
What kind of background did his granddaughter’s husband actually possess?
What kind of background indeed? Old Wang could tell just by observing Lin Yuan’s deferential attitude.
After Lin Yuan drank his three cups, Old Wang offered him his seat. But how could Lin Yuan dare to sit in a position of greater honor than Young Master Bo?
He declined repeatedly, ultimately sitting next to Wang Keru.
Once again, Wang Keru captivated his attention; she truly appeared far more distinguished than the other Wang family members. He then glanced at Gu Anxi, who was seated diagonally opposite.
Lin Yuan was a cunning old fox in official circles; he could read people exceptionally well. With one look, he knew that the young woman who had caught Young Master Bo’s eye was by no means ordinary.
Having taken his seat, Lin Yuan had his secretary present their gift, which was, of course, extraordinarily valuable.
Old Wang was quite satisfied, his vanity immensely gratified.
However, he was a shrewd man and quickly realized that Lin Yuan’s status was far beneath Bo Xichen’s. Did this mean he could stop kowtowing to this ’younger brother’ Lin from now on? Did it mean his own status as the ’elder brother’ could be reasserted?
Wishful thinking!
People like Lin Yuan had a knack for reading expressions.
He was being courteous now out of consideration for Young Master Bo. Afterwards, he would undoubtedly investigate the relationship between Bo Xichen and the Wang family. If it wasn’t strong, he wouldn’t take the Wang family seriously.
Fawning over the influential and trampling on the lowly was commonplace in his circle.
Then, the Wang family’s eldest daughter-in-law made a few pointed remarks, "It seems Governor Lin knows Anxi’s boyfriend. In that case, we’re all family."
Lin Yuan smiled, a charming expression on his face.
Wang Keru also smiled sweetly. "Yes, we’re all family! Eldest Sister-in-law even offered to book my plane ticket and, worried I couldn’t make ends meet, wanted to pack up the leftovers for me to take home."
She said it so lightly, yet the Wang family’s eldest daughter-in-law’s face darkened considerably.
Old Wang shot her a glare. This girl, always more harm than help!
Who was Lin Yuan? By now, everyone understood. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
Lin Yuan understood immediately: after today, there was no need for him to associate with the Wang family. It seemed Young Master Bo and his companions had come because they had been provoked.
Throughout the meal, Lin Yuan skillfully navigated the social interactions, but his primary focus remained on Bo Xichen. Furthermore, he intercepted every toast proposed to Bo Xichen.
He behaved like... a subordinate.
Lin Yuan’s secretary quietly reminded him, "Governor Lin, you’ve had a bit too much to drink."
"This little bit of alcohol is nothing!" Lin Yuan, having already visited the restroom twice, maintained his best composure.
Absolutely not! How could he show the slightest fatigue or any sign of being unable to handle the occasion in front of Young Master Bo?
Fortunately, Lin Yuan was indeed a man of high status and influence. After he blocked a few toasts, no one dared to propose another to Bo Xichen.
However, the true focus of the birthday banquet had quietly shifted.
When the banquet ended, Old Wang wanted his daughter to stay. His main concern was Bo Xichen’s identity; he needed to find out more about him.
However, Lin Yuan was more proactive. Before the banquet even concluded, he had arranged accommodations for Bo Xichen’s party in a villa at a hot spring hotel.
Moreover, Lin Yuan was extremely tactful. After making the arrangements, he and his secretary departed, having already scheduled a morning tea with Bo Xichen for the next day so as not to disturb them further.
Once Lin Yuan and his secretary had left, Wang Keru remarked, "That Lin Yuan certainly knows how to conduct himself. His actions and words are impeccable."
Bo Xichen also smiled faintly. "In his position, he indeed has to be more capable than ordinary people."
Wang Keru was very pleased. "But he still listens to you."
Bo Xichen laughed modestly. "That’s out of respect for my father."
Wang Keru looked at Gu Anxi, thinking, You have such excellent taste in men! All the face and dignity I lost before have been fully restored today...
Just then, her cell phone rang. It was the Wang family’s eldest daughter-in-law, and Wang Keru answered.
The Wang family’s eldest daughter-in-law had been compelled by Old Wang to make a sincere apology.
Wang Keru listened to her sister-in-law’s humbled tone and smiled faintly.
In her mind, she couldn’t help but recall how she had sought help from her family two years ago, and the utterly unsightly attitudes she had encountered.
Wang Keru was an incredibly strong-willed woman. Tears welled in her eyes at that moment, along with the pain of resurfaced memories...
Gu Anxi leaned over, pressing against her, and softly called out, "Mom."
Wang Keru turned her head to look at her, stroking her hair before speaking to her sister-in-law on the phone, "I wouldn’t dare expect an apology from you, Eldest Sister-in-law. You’ve done nothing wrong."
The Wang family’s eldest daughter-in-law was speechless. Wang Keru continued, "I’ve forgotten about past grievances, but as for the future... let’s not make things difficult for each other. Don’t you agree, Eldest Sister-in-law?"
Wang Keru’s implication was clear: they would go their separate ways. After saying this, she hung up.
She felt an indescribable sense of relief, even a desire to burst into tears.
But with Anxi beside her, she felt no need to cry. Why cry when she had such a wonderful daughter!
Meanwhile, the Wang family’s eldest daughter-in-law was stunned. Her little sister-in-law seems to have regained her former assertiveness. She must be riding on that Young Master Bo’s coattails!
