Chapter 47 The Frail Little White Rabbit
Fang Lanxin did not answer such a naive question.
She simply looked at Huo Qibang coldly: "You are now the person in charge of the Huo Group, so don't do anything shameful in public."
Even now, Fang Lanxin still has to teach her son, not for any other reason than to prevent him from bringing shame to the Huo family.
"Isn't it shameful for your mother to auction off the birthday present I gave you?"
Kenneth Fok lowered his voice and questioned her with red eyes.
There are always arguments between two people. At that time, Huo Qibang felt that the arguments were really too painful. But for some reason, now that there are no more arguments, Huo Qibang feels even more sad.
He seemed to have gone mad, repeatedly raising his paddle, and finally bought the pearl necklace back for ten million.
Charity dinners and auctions are just appetizers; the real highlight is the buffet that follows—that's where the real fame and fortune unfold.
Fang Lanxin, holding Lu Chen's hand and carrying a glass of red wine, flitted among the crowd like a butterfly in spring.
She smiled and took Lu Chen's hand, beginning to introduce him to the big shots present.
When President Li and President Wang saw Fang Lanxin leading a little boy around trying to build connections, their expressions turned rather unpleasant, especially President Li's.
After all, Mr. Li is a shareholder of the Huo Group and is afraid that Fang Lanxin's actions will affect the Huo Group's image.
"Why is President Fang so supportive of this kid? What's so great about him?" President Li asked curiously, looking the two of them up and down with obvious ambiguity.
Fang Lanxin was no stranger to such looks. She took over the Huo family at the age of nineteen and was looked at like that by countless people when she was doing business outside. At that time, everyone thought she was a weak little white rabbit. It wasn't until later, when they understood her iron-fisted methods, that such looks gradually disappeared and were replaced by admiration and awe.
Fang Lanxin didn't hide her relationship with Lu Chen, and just said with a smile, "I recently started an entertainment company, thinking of making a name for myself in the entertainment industry. This is the first artist I signed. He's my own kid, so please take good care of him!"
As she spoke, Fang Lanxin raised her wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
Everyone around them strained to hear their conversation. Once they confirmed Lu Chen's identity, they immediately gathered around and began toasting each other.
Lu Shen was clearly not used to this kind of occasion, and kept sidling up to Fang Lanxin.
He had attended many social gatherings before, but most of them were gatherings of people in his own circle, and everyone was pretty much the same. But today, here, every single person is a top-tier investor, and he was genuinely a little scared.
However, Fang Lanxin held his arm the whole time, occasionally squeezing it to encourage and give him courage.
Feeling Fang Lanxin's encouragement and trust, Lu Chen's movements became much more agile.
He followed Fang Lanxin's example and started toasting each other.
Watching this scene, Huo Qibang felt heartbroken. He looked at Lin Meiling beside him and whispered, "Wife, when I was fifteen and attended my first banquet, my mother took me around like this, greeting everyone."
Lin Meiling glanced at Huo Qibang, then covered her mouth and chuckled, "Are you jealous?"
"I'm just jealous. My mother is getting colder and colder to me, but she's getting nicer and nicer to this kid. He's just an actor who sells smiles, what's so good about him? He doesn't deserve it!" Huo Qibang clenched his wine glass and gritted his teeth as he complained.
Seeing him like this, Lin Meiling was at a loss for words. She sighed helplessly and tugged at Huo Qibang's sleeve: "Abang, we're outside now. Today is a big day for big capital. Don't act recklessly."
"Lord Guan has arrived!"
Someone outside shouted something to join in the fun, and then Guan Yu walked in wearing a dark purple suit. Even though he was over forty years old, this man was so outstanding that he seemed to glow just by walking in. Almost everyone present looked at Guan Yu at the same time.
Fang Lanxin's gaze naturally turned to Guan Yu, and when she met his determined look in his eyes, the corners of her mouth lifted slightly. This guy really is... the same arrogant person in both his past and present lives!
Guan Yu quickly locked his gaze on Fang Lanxin among the crowd. Their eyes met in mid-air, and Guan Yu walked towards Fang Lanxin without paying any attention.
As he got closer, Fang Lanxin realized that something seemed off; his walking posture was strange.
"Alan, I'm only a little late. What, you already have someone with you?" Guan Erye's eyes were sharp as he looked at Lu Chen with displeasure.
Lu Chen was naturally not afraid of him, but he still deliberately rubbed against Fang Lanxin's side, looking extremely pitiful.
Fang Lanxin sighed helplessly and stood protectively in front of Lu Chen before saying, "Master Guan is so old, why is he still arguing with a child?"
Guan Yu, enraged, laughed coldly and grabbed Fang Lanxin's waist, gritting his teeth: "You think I'm too old?"
This single action caused everyone around to gasp in shock!
After all, everyone in Hong Kong knows that the Kwan family and the Fok family are longtime rivals, their rivalry spanning generations. However, the two families are evenly matched, and neither can swallow the other up.
Normally, these two people are so fierce when they meet that they can't stand each other. How come they're so close now?
Huo Qibang, unable to bear it any longer, strode over, smiled at Guan Yu, and stared at his hand: "Guan Yu, this is against the rules. Let go of my mother!"
Guan Yu, of course, wouldn't stoop to the level of a mere brat. Not only did he not let go of Fang Lanxin, but he also suppressed her with his eyes and held her even tighter!
He frowned and looked at Fok Kai-pong: "What does my relationship with your mother have to do with you? You're surnamed Fok, and she's surnamed Fang!"
Upon hearing this, everyone realized that while the Guan and Huo families were mortal enemies, the Guan and Fang families had no prior conflict.
Although Fang Lanxin is the wife of the Huo family, she is already widowed. If she had to make a choice again at this time, she might not necessarily be unable to be with Guan Yu!
The crowd exchanged glances, and the flames of gossip quickly spread throughout the venue.
Kenneth Fok was so angry he almost exploded on the spot.
"Mother!"
He looked directly at Fang Lanxin, wanting to know what she was thinking.
Fang Lanxin gently pried Guan Erye's hand away, put her arm around Lu Chen, and strode towards the other side. From beginning to end, she didn't give Huo Qibang a single glance, nor did she give him an explanation.
She didn't speak, but Guan Yu wasn't one to spoil children: "You're a father yourself, and you still call me 'Mom' when something happens? Aren't you ashamed?"
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