True Solution of the Sword Dao

Lin You finally relaxed.

"Yeah." In truth, she didn’t want to feel this way, but in such a setting, she didn’t want to be looked down upon because of the quality of her clothes.

At this time, at the restaurant’s entrance, a couple walked in with a tall and thin young man, heading straight in this direction.

Kong Qiyi stood up with a displeased face, adjusted her emotions, and took the initiative to meet them.

"It’s Uncle Wang and Aunt Chen, haven’t seen you in a long time."

The middle-aged man in front of them said kindly.

"Little Qiyi, heard that it’s Qiyu’s birthday today. We were planning to go to Lidu International, just took a detour to see you all. Jifan is also Qiyu’s classmate and specifically bought a birthday gift."

"You’re really too courteous, it’s embarrassing to have you personally take the trouble for our younger generation." Kong Qiyi spoke with a polite smile.

Lin You, standing behind, however, recognized one of these three people.

It was Wang Jifan, from her class. The very boy who had a conflict with Kong Qiyu. If she hadn’t intervened, Qiyu would probably have been slapped by him right there and then.

"Yo." The tall and thin boy also recognized Lin You. "It’s Lin You herself, how come you’re here too? What, you’ve climbed up the social ladder with Kong Qiyu?"

"Jifan." The middle-aged woman interrupted him in a low voice. "What are you talking about? Apologize to her!"

Wang Jifan came over with a sly smile on his face.

"Sorry, I misspoke." His apology lacked any hint of sincerity.

Lin You felt angered, her face slightly sullen, she nodded faintly as if to accept.

Kong Qiyi and the middle-aged man both frowned, looking displeased. The former was upset because Lin You was her younger sister’s guest and a good friend, while the latter felt as if his son’s obvious lack of manners was humiliating for him.

"Alright, Little Qiyi, where is President Kong? Has he arrived?" the middle-aged man asked flatly.

Kong Qiyi replied respectfully, "Dad has a meeting, he probably won’t make it today."

The middle-aged man nodded in slight disappointment.

"Since President Kong isn’t here, I won’t stay long, you kids have fun on your own."

He turned around to leave with the middle-aged woman.

However, Wang Jifan’s gaze kept wandering over Lin You.

Suddenly, it seemed he noticed something.

He deliberately said loudly, "Lin You, that dress you’re wearing, it must be a counterfeit, tsk tsk... If you have no money, don’t pretend to be wealthy, buying fake goods when you can’t afford the real deal. Really... Is your vanity that strong?"

Yang Kexin on the side looked at Lin You with surprise and scanned her thoroughly.

"That’s not true. Wang Jifan, don’t talk nonsense."

Wang Jifan laughed with a hehe, his voice loud enough to attract the attention of everyone else in the lobby.

"I’m talking nonsense? Let her say it herself if it’s a fake. Pretending to be high-class while really selling street stall merchandise!" His words were ambiguous, but they pierced Lin You’s heart like the tip of a knife.

Kong Qiyi was so angry her face turned white.

Yang Kexin’s expression also changed slightly as she looked towards Lin You.

All eyes from around the room had turned to focus on Lin You.

Even some guests who had just walked into the restaurant heard Wang Jifan’s words and curiously looked over.

"Uncle Wang, if Jifan is going to talk so recklessly and humiliate my friend to her face, aren’t you going to do something about it?" She spoke, barely concealing her emotions.

The middle-aged man turned back around.

"Enough, Jifan."

Lin You stood her ground, teeth clenched, head bowed, tears continuously swirling in her eyes. She didn’t know what to do, standing amidst the crowd, feeling as if every gaze was slicing through her repeatedly.

"What? Do you all have an issue with my sister?" A gentle voice suddenly reached her ears.

The crowd naturally parted.

A tall figure stood at the end, Lin Fei in a black suit, holding a glass of wine and walking over slowly. He smiled, yet there was an indescribable chill about him. Standing there, handsome with a radiant aura, he was surrounded by a crowd as if he were a prince out of a fairytale.

His nearly perfect presence was so blinding it was almost unbearable to look at.

Lin You lifted her small face in a daze, looking at Lin Fei, unable to hold back her tears any longer.

"Brother!!!" She threw herself into Lin Fei’s arms and began to sob uncontrollably.

Wang Jifan’s father deeply furrowed his brow.

He glanced at Lin Fei and the group of people behind him.

"Let’s go, Jifan," he repeated.

"Don’t rush to leave," Lin Fei said with a smile, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

"Yuanshu, call Manager Sun, we’re closing Minchen for today. Have the rest get out," Lin Fei ordered coldly.

A man behind him wearing glasses nodded with a smile and quickly whipped out his phone to make a call.

"Young man, you are this young lady’s...?" Wang Jifan’s mother’s face turned grave, sensing that something was amiss.

"Brother," Lin Fei said softly, "I am her brother."

At that moment, Kong Qiyu also walked in, noticing Lin You’s distress and moved to Kong Qiyi’s side to understand what was happening.

However, Wang Jifan seemed oblivious to the strange atmosphere around him.

"So you’re her brother? Is what you’re wearing also from a street stall?" he chuckled with a sneer.

Bang!!

Wang Jifan was suddenly kicked and sent flying.

He slammed into a round table, tumbled over a few times, and tried to prop himself up on the ground but was utterly unable to rise.

Wang Jifan’s mother screamed and hurriedly rushed to her son’s side, tears streaming down immediately.

"Very good!! Excellent!!" The middle-aged man’s face turned livid with rage, his body trembling with anger. "I am Wang Kaishan. Friend, leave your name behind, I shall personally visit to express my thanks for today’s events."

A young man in front of Lin Fei, with his hands in his pockets, seemed as if he had only kicked away a mosquito.

"In the future? You think there will be a future?" He laughed softly and then fell silent, looking at Wang Kaishan as if looking at a dead man.

The icy aura made everyone around shiver.

Originally, Kong Qiyu was prepared to intervene, but seeing the current situation, she also began to feel frightened.

"Little You’s brother, isn’t it supposed to be that Lin Fei? The talented student from Yan Capital?? How could it be? How?"

She noticed that the restaurant security staff was already clearing the place. Groups of patrons were politely escorted out. The entire restaurant took on a solemn air. It became quieter and quieter around.

Yang Kexin and another girl turned pale with fright, standing with Kong Qiyu.

"Qiyu, quickly call your dad, things have escalated," one of the three boys who had been together earlier, the one with a silver earring, whispered to Kong Qiyu.

"We should also notify our families right away. This person might be a big shot today, and if he takes his anger out on us, we’re in danger," another boy said gravely. They were often in scenes like this, but usually, they were the main characters, not like now where they were mere supporting roles. So they had some experience.

Those who could attend Kong Qiyu’s birthday naturally came from significant households. Calls were made one after another.

Wang Kaishan and Wang Jifan’s mother were helping their son, both their faces the epitome of embarrassment as Wang Kaishan made calls with one hand.

Lin Fei wrapped an arm around Lin You and found a sofa to sit down, casually picking up a wine glass and sipped lightly. Lin You seemed to lean on Lin Fei continuously, also silent, simply remaining quiet.

Lin Fei had originally planned to deal with Wang Jifan and his family directly, but he was considerate of Lin You. Showing another side of himself in front of her could possibly have an adverse impact. So, he still suppressed his anger, preparing to resolve the issue differently.

Originally, he had just invited some of his old mates for a meal, to dine and catch up. He hadn’t expected to hear someone humiliating Lin You the moment he entered.

"My name is Wang Kaishan, hello Director Zhao, I’ve been detained at Minchen Restaurant, they are obviously targeting me..."

A man in a suit beside Lin Fei was also continuously making calls, each call was very brief, just a few sentences before hanging up.

After Wang Kaishan made several calls,

Lin Fei’s phone also rang.

Upon checking the number, it was surprisingly from Zhao Deyang, the city’s party secretary.

Without a doubt, it was a call to plead for leniency.

Lin Fei sneered.

"It’s time for the whole Ping City to know who truly holds the power here." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it with a Monthly Ticket at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)