Chapter 822 - 770: Mm, You’re My Idol!
"Hello, Master Qin!"
The playful voice of Qin Fan had just fallen.
This group of young masters, usually unrestrained even in Shanghai’s elite circles, seemed almost trained.
In unison, they bent at a ninety-degree angle and shouted towards Qin Fan.
Beside them.
Jiang Yino, who thought they were here to cause trouble, was stunned by the unfolding scene!
The sudden change in atmosphere left her completely bewildered!
If this had happened in Jinling, it would be understandable.
But this is Shanghai, after all!
Moreover, she hadn’t heard Qin Fan mention he’d been to Shanghai before.
These young masters of evident stature suddenly showing up at a toll booth to bow and greet him left her utterly confused.
"What’s going on?"
It wasn’t just Jiang Yino; even Qin Fan seemed taken aback by what was happening.
Although he was sure they wouldn’t dare trouble him, he hadn’t anticipated such a display.
"Master Qin, my name is Chen Shaoqing. Master Chang called earlier, saying you were coming to Shanghai and advised me to be careful not to offend you! I asked when you would depart, and he gave me a time. So, well, I calculated the timing and came here to welcome you, to express local hospitality. Master Qin, have you had lunch yet? I can arrange a welcome feast for you immediately. Master Qin, could you grant me the honor of showing some hospitality?"
Leading them, Chen Shaoqing stepped forward, looking eagerly at Qin Fan with a nervous, flattering demeanor.
If Qin Fan accepted this invitation, just hosting this welcome feast would be enough to raise his status in Shanghai’s circles.
He understood this well, as did Qin Fan, so he didn’t bother with subtlety and directly asked for the chance to serve him.
However, before he could picture that beautiful scenario.
Qin Fan’s next words poured cold water over him.
Qin Fan shook his head and smiled dismissively, "No time!"
Indeed.
No time.
Not that Qin Fan was genuinely busy.
Even if he were free, he wouldn’t casually attend such invitations.
"Ah!"
Not expecting the worst, Chen Shaoqing was caught off guard by those two words.
Immediately, he anxiously pleaded, "Then Master Qin, when would you have time? Could you allow me to properly show some hospitality? Master Qin, you are my idol, truly, I’ve always admired you greatly!"
"Yes, I’m your fan, and you’re my idol!"
Facing Chen Shaoqing’s urgent words, Qin Fan chuckled lightly.
"Pfft—!"
Jiang Yino, relieved, couldn’t help but laugh out loud at this.
Then Chen Shaoqing realized he misspoke.
Without thinking, he slapped his own mouth.
"Master Qin, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I misspoke! You are my idol, my idol! Your great name has long been revered in my heart with layers of divine glory! You—!"
Not letting Chen Shaoqing finish, Qin Fan waved him off with a laugh, "Alright, that’s enough! I’m not keen on flattery; I’m genuinely busy this trip, so just forget the welcome feast! If the opportunity arises in Jinling, find Chang Yuanyi, and if I have time, we’ll have fun together! Disperse!"
After speaking.
Qin Fan waved his hand dismissively.
He turned and walked back to the Phideon.
"Sister-in-law, um—"
Seeing Qin Fan uninterested.
Chen Shaoqing quickly looked to Jiang Yino calling out urgently.
Sister-in-law?
An older Shanghai young master calling her sister-in-law?
At that moment.
Jiang Yino felt both awkward and uncomfortable.
"Sorry, Qin Fan is really busy; I asked him to accompany me back! Listen to him, take the chance some other time! Goodbye!"
She smiled gracefully at Chen Shaoqing.
With that, she waved lightly as she walked back to the Phideon.
"Young Master Chen, what do we do now?"
Daring not to cling to Qin Fan anymore.
Seeing Qin Fan’s resolute rejection.
Watching the Phideon slowly depart, the young masters turned to Chen Shaoqing, faces showing embarrassment.
"If getting acquainted with Master Qin were that easy, there would be more than just one Chang Yuanyi basking in glory! Hehe, rejection is normal! As for what to do, I don’t know! Keep an eye on Master Qin’s movements, notify me immediately if anything happens! This is undoubtedly an opportunity for us!"
The Phideon had disappeared, but Chen Shaoqing’s gaze remained fixed in that direction, sounding both self-mocking and sentimental.
....
Far from Shanghai’s city center, in a slightly suburban area.
At the Rujia Seafood Restaurant.
The restaurant hall was decorated with a strong festive atmosphere.
However, the protagonist of the birthday feast, Grandma Jiang, was leaning on a cane, anxiously looking around at the restaurant entrance.
Surrounding her were layers of middle-aged and young people.
These were all her relatives.
"When did Yinuo say she’d be back? Ah, this child, why isn’t she hurrying back!"
Her hand trembled noticeably on the cane as Grandma Jiang repeated the words she’d said a dozen times.
"Mom, don’t worry! Yinuo said she’d be here by twelve, soon, soon!" A middle-aged man with some resemblance to Jiang Yino said with a smile.
Even though his mother had asked many times, he showed no sign of impatience.
The smile on his face remained constant.
"Really? What time is it now? Oh, my darling granddaughter, Granny hasn’t seen you for months! I miss you!" Grandma muttered with her dentures shifting slightly.
"Mom, is it appropriate for all of us to wait here for just one junior? Our family’s Junwen and Junwu have come all the way from another province for your birthday, you shouldn’t ignore them! Yes, Jiang Yino is a granddaughter, but Junwen and Junwu are nephews, yet she’ll get married one day. Can you rely on her then? You’re favoring her too much, it’ll disappoint the others!"
Before the middle-aged man could answer Grandma’s question about the time.
A middle-aged woman, exuding a nouveau riche aura, spoke with some sharpness.
Her expression showed clear displeasure.
"Mom, what my sister said is right. It’s not just about Junwen and Junwu; our sons Zhi Hao and Zhi Jie are your grandsons too! You came here and didn’t even glance at them, but are waiting at the door for Yinuo. Isn’t this a bit biased? The boys greeted you and you ignored them, now they’re upset! What you’re doing isn’t appropriate!"
By Jiang Yino’s father, Jiang Yuan’s side, his brother Jiang Kai spoke bluntly, ignoring his brother’s feelings.
"Mom, don’t blame me for saying this! Yinuo, Yinuo, all you care about is Yinuo, right? You’ve mentioned her countless times since you got here! We all have our own children; they’re all your grandsons or nephews. Have you considered our feelings with all your fuss over Jiang Yino? What’s so special about her that’s worth your constant mentioning? I’m her auntie’s sister, Cuiping is her aunt, Kai is her uncle, and the younger ones are her cousins. Yet here we are, facing the northwest wind waiting for her. What kind of joke will that make us?!"
With her heavily made-up face looking grim, Jiang Cuixing, Grandma Jiang’s youngest daughter, didn’t hide her dissatisfaction and voiced her complaints.