Moreover, Xiao Ya was the one who caused the plot to deviate from its initial direction. The protagonist, who was just starting out, was sent to the Supervisory Bureau by her.

According to the main plot, Xiao Ya shouldn't be here next, but I didn't expect to see her here today.

Xiao Ya smiled and blinked, asking curiously, "Why can't I be here?"

"By the way, did you just notice me?"

Xiao Ya sounded a little angry. Luo Chen didn't reply to her; instead, his eyes widened even more.

He saw almost everyone he knew.

Xiao Ya sat outside, next to a girl dressed in a sexy, tight dress, and next to her sat a Lolita-style girl with pigtails.

Luo Chen couldn't understand the girl sitting at the very back, so elegant and dignified, with her long black hair flowing down her shoulders and a quiet demeanor.

Why... is Han Zhiqing here?

Han Zhiqing, Han Zhiruo's older sister, is the eldest daughter of the Han family, one of the four major families in Ningcheng. She is in charge of managing the Han Group, and is somewhat similar to Fang Xue, yet also different.

Han Zhiqing was very calm and composed in everything she did, and she was never impatient or anxious. No one had ever seen Han Zhiqing looking anxious. It seemed that even if it were the end of the world, she would still appear so calm.

However, in Luo Chen's memory, in the main text, Han Zhiqing did not seem to have attended such an occasion.

Han Zhiqing is rarely seen even at gatherings; otherwise, with her looks, she would have long been considered the second most beautiful woman in Ningcheng, after the two beauties.

Han Zhiqing seemed to notice that Luo Chen was watching her, his eyes filled with shock and confusion.

Han Zhiqing tilted her head slightly, looking puzzled.

Luo Chen awkwardly looked away and glanced to the side.

Upon seeing this, Luo Chen exclaimed in surprise.

What are you doing here?

The boy who had been sitting opposite Han Zhiqing without saying a word slowly raised his head and looked at Luo Chen when he heard Luo Chen's surprise.

He was also wondering why Luo Chen was here.

Yes, Ye Lin didn't expect Luo Chen to come too.

That jerk!

"snort!"

Ye Lin ignored him and looked away, occasionally glancing at Han Zhiqing opposite him.

[Holy crap, what's this guy doing here? He's not even in the main story! The Dragon King is actually here for a blind date? That's hilarious! Has he forgotten he's the protagonist and is at home?]

[The host successfully dissed the opponent; reward: +1 to combat power.]

[At the same time, inform the host that due to plot deviations, some events will deviate from the original storyline; the host is free to improvise.]

[What the heck? What went wrong again? Ye Lin shouldn't be staying with Fang Xue, he's here for a social gathering. I'm thinking it might be because of Han Zhiqing, but their meeting time isn't up yet, is it? I remember it was after the appreciation event.]

According to the main plot, Ye Lin met Han Zhiqing at an appreciation event. Ye Lin used a scheme to embarrass the Luo family, causing a large amount of their funds to be tied up in the West District and unable to operate, while Ye Lin obtained a large sum of money.

At the auction, Ye Lin bought the ownership of a hilltop in the North District. It was there that Ye Lin made a fuss and caught Han Zhiqing's attention. That was also the first time the two of them met.

Upon seeing Han Zhiqing's appearance, Ye Lin, that lecherous scoundrel, was convinced that this woman was his.

Later, through some friction, contact, and events, Han Zhiqing developed feelings for Ye Lin and joined Ye Lin's harem.

Han Zhiqing glanced at Luo Chen subtly, then looked back at the table. This action was so casual that no one noticed.

Luo Chen ignored Ye Lin's disdain, because he was shocked once again.

He has been shocked countless times since arriving here.

The young man sitting next to Ye Lin, who appeared shy, with dark skin and a burly build, sat there nervously and uneasily.

Upon seeing Luo Chen's gaze, the young man nodded blankly and gave a dazed greeting.

[My goodness, Xu Fei showed up too! Ye Lin's loyal dog, what's he doing here?]

Xu Fei.

A country boy with a strong sense of justice from a young age, he learned to fight for justice and help the weak and oppressed, and also developed a curiosity about the outside world, after his family finally got a television.

Driven by his desire, he left his beloved mother and came to Ningcheng to make a living. In order to get ahead, Xu Fei did not have a good time in the early stages, but he stubbornly endured it all.

Until one day, Xu Fei's honesty got him into trouble. He was wrongly accused of stealing money by his colleague. Xu Fei tried to explain himself, but he couldn't win against his colleague's sharp tongue, which could make anyone cry. Xu Fei was implicated.

Not only did they lose their jobs, they also lost their place to live.

Late at night, Xu Fei wandered aimlessly like a lost soul when he unexpectedly encountered a robbery. Filled with a sense of justice, Xu Fei stepped forward to help, only to be falsely accused again. The inspectors who came to stop him were all defeated by Xu Fei.

Xu Fei was furious and aggrieved, and no one could stand up to him. At this moment, Ye Lin appeared, and his first words were to say that he believed in Xu Fei.

Having been in Ningcheng for so long, this was the first time Xu Fei had heard someone believe in him, which moved him deeply. In addition, Xu Fei was sometimes stubborn, and Ye Lin saw that Xu Fei had great potential. After some persuasion, Xu Fei followed Ye Lin and later became his most loyal follower.

Luo Chen saw a large bag on the ground, which clearly belonged to Xu Fei, who obviously looked like he had just arrived in the city.

Meanwhile, according to the schedule, Xu Fei and Ye Lin should have had some time before they met, but now, Xu Fei has actually appeared ahead of schedule.

"I'm so sad. I, a beautiful woman, greeted you and you didn't even reply. Has my charm diminished, or is there something wrong with you, Luo Chen?"

Xiao Ya pretended to be on the verge of tears and heartbroken.

Luo Chen's face darkened. Even though he hadn't had much contact with Xiao Ya, he still knew her personality.

Cai Jingyi, who was standing to the side, opened his mouth slightly in surprise, looking somewhat bewildered.

"Young Master Luo, do you know my sister?"

"I don't know him."

Luo Chen coldly distanced himself from the situation and sat down next to Xu Fei.

He really didn't want to have too much contact with Xiao Ya. The nickname "Little Witch" wasn't given lightly. Don't be fooled by her sometimes pitiful appearance; who knows she's already plotting and teasing people?

etc.

Luo Chen suddenly realized he had overlooked something.

When Cai Jing mentioned that Xiao Ya was his sister, Luo Chen immediately realized who it was.

Xiao Ya's original surname was not Xiao. Before leaving Ningcheng, she always used her mother's surname. After returning, she reverted to her original family surname, Cai Jing, so Xiao Ya's current name should be Cai Jingya.

Luo Chen hadn't noticed and forgot about it for a moment, which made him even more traumatized by Xiao Ya. Now that she had regained her original family name, she was much more terrifying than before.

Cai Jing scratched his head, somewhat puzzled, and then sat down next to Luo Chen.

Xiao Ya, no, Cai Jingya pouted, her round little face was very cute, and she stared resentfully at Luo Chen who was looking at the scenery.

Luo Chen ignored her, and Cai Jingya snorted softly before starting the social event.

"Alright, now that everyone's here, let's introduce ourselves." Cai Jingya smiled.

The social gathering has officially begun.