Chapter 278 Terrifying Identity

It wasn't just Chen Weiwei. The rest of the onlookers in the venue were also shocked the moment they saw Chen Jiu start speaking.

The guests around were also in an uproar, and their eyes towards Jiang Wanning changed instantly, filled with awe and flattery.

Those who were talking about her just now now wished they could find a hole to crawl into.

"Chen Jiu...it turns out to be this Chen Jiu?"

"Oh my god, this guy is now on par with the elders! That woman looks so young, but she's a distinguished guest specially invited by them. How terrifying must her identity be?!"

"But I guessed something was wrong just now. You all know about Xie Yanchuan, right?"

"He's the new patriarch of the Xie family who just took the throne not long ago. The rumors about his horrific deeds over the years have made him a terrifying figure. Have you ever seen him take anyone seriously in all these years? But just now, I saw him subconsciously lower his posture in front of this unknown woman!"

"hiss……!"

It was as if someone gasped.

It was only after the analysis by the person who had just spoken that everyone finally realized this fact.

At the same time, there was a subtle sympathy in everyone's eyes when they looked at Chen Weiwei.

"So, Chen Weiwei really hit a wall this time and offended someone she shouldn't have!"

"Tsk, who can I blame?"

There seemed to be some people in the crowd who had long disliked Chen Weiwei, and they expressed disdain: "Chen Weiwei has been arrogant and domineering for years. It's time for someone to teach her a lesson!"

"Shh, please be quiet, don't let her hear you...!"

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Those who were whispering, like Chen Weiwei, naturally recognized Chen Jiu.

The latter worked under Chen Cangshu, the head of the Chen family during its most glorious generation.

At that time, he was in charge of many of the Chen family's business lifelines and external intelligence, and his status was very important.

Coupled with his astonishing abilities, unparalleled talents and means at the time, he stood out among a series of collateral branches of the Chen family and became the best among the younger generation of the Chen family at that time.

So even after Chen Cangshu "defected" with Chen Hui, he still relied on his irreplaceable ability to get the important task of the Chen family elders council.

But if it was just because of this, Chen Jiu's appearance would not have caused many members of the Chen family in the banquet hall to show expressions of fear.

The more important reason was that when Chen Cangshu abruptly withdrew from the Chen family and the family was on the verge of collapse, it was thanks to him that he stepped forward to turn the tide.

This prevented this huge family from collapsing overnight.

It is precisely because of this incident that to this day, the old man is almost on par with the elders in the eyes of many members of the Chen family.

His status and position were so high that no one could reach their dreams. It was not until recent years, when the old man was too old to handle the many tasks assigned by the clan, that he gradually faded away from the public eye.

But even so, the reputation and prestige that the latter has accumulated in the Chen family over the years cannot be underestimated.

However, since Chen Weiwei and the others are ordinary people or juniors in the clan, they cannot know Chen Jiu's real name.

Everyone only knew that he was the ninth and youngest among the Chen family's group of people back then, but no one dared to ask his name, so they often just called him "Ninth Master" or "Ninth Young Master".

Of course, Chen Weiwei should have known about it before, perhaps unintentionally, but she obviously didn't take it seriously.

Therefore, when she suddenly heard Jiang Wanning and others mention this name, she did not immediately connect the two people together.

After all, in her opinion, with Jiang Wanning's "poor" appearance, it was impossible for her to know that there was such a prestigious old man in their Chen family.

And Chen Weiwei, compared to others, has her own reasons why she cannot offend Chen Jiu no matter what.

Her father Chen Youshu's current position as the head of the family was originally supported by Chen Jiu who fanned the flames behind the scenes and tried his best to help him get to the position.

It can even be said that if there was no Chen Jiu, there would definitely be no Chen Youshu today.

This was exactly why Chen Youshu was so furious when he found out that Jiang Wanning and the others were distinguished guests specially invited by Chen Jiu.

At this time, Chen Lishu quietly tugged at the hem of Chen Weiwei's clothes in the dark and said to her in a low voice, "Cousin Weiwei, I actually wanted to tell you just now, but you didn't listen to me."

Chen Lishu also accidentally learned the other party's name during a family meeting and has always kept it in mind.

When he first heard Jiang Wanning mention this name, he didn't remember it, but he felt that it was vaguely familiar. He subconsciously felt that this was someone who should not be provoked, so he wanted to stop Chen Weiwei.

However, the latter never took him seriously. After being rejected twice, Chen Lishu suddenly remembered when he had heard this name in the interval between the tense situations.

But when he was about to tell Chen Weiwei, it was too late. Chen Youshu and Chen Jiu had already rushed over from outside.

This is how the previous scene happened.

Now that Chen Weiwei knew the whole story, her face turned pale instantly.

She glared at Chen Lishu fiercely, and when she turned back to face her father and the other man, her voice was trembling uncontrollably.

"Grandpa Chen, you can't blame me for this. I didn't do it on purpose..."

"I don't know your real name... Your relationship with this lady was just an accident..."

Chen Weiwei met Chen Jiu's old yet majestic eyes behind her father, and spoke for a long time before she stammered.

It would be better not to say such a dry explanation. Chen Youshu, who was standing by, looked extremely unhappy when he heard it. For a moment, he even wished that he had never given birth to this daughter.

Chen Jiu finally spoke at this time: "Youshu, is this the daughter you raised?"

Although the old man did not show much emotional fluctuation, the aura around him made people feel a distinct sense of oppression.

Seeing this, Chen Youshu even broke out in cold sweat on his forehead.

"Mr. Chen, please don't be angry. I've spoiled this girl over the years. She accidentally bumped into your distinguished guests today. I apologize to you two on her behalf!"

After saying that, he hurriedly bowed to Jiang Wanning and Xie Yanchuan, and at the same time stopped Chen Weiwei who was about to say something else.

"Auntie Wang! What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and take the young lady back!"

"Please ask a teacher to come to our house and teach her some proper etiquette. Until she learns it completely, make sure she doesn't go anywhere!"