In the VIP seats, Qi Lin raised an eyebrow, a trace of disappointment appearing in his eyes.
Compared to the Three-Year Agreement in the original story, this one was truly nothing worth watching.
The gap between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran was simply too great. Naturally, the battle was nowhere near as exciting as it had been in the original story.
The women felt rather disappointed as well. They had originally thought Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran would be like the tangled love and enmity in storybooks, trading blows back and forth as evenly matched opponents.
After accepting Yun Shan's compensation, Xiao Yan did not leave immediately. Instead, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he turned toward Qi Lin and gave a slight bow.
"Mr. Qi Lin, my father told me that if I encountered you, I must convey his greetings. He also asked me to tell you that although the Xiao Family is currently weak and isolated, we still look to you as our leader."
Back when Qi Lin had been at the Xiao Family, Xiao Yan had not shown him much formality, merely treating him as an ordinary friend of the same generation.
It was only after Qi Lin left the Xiao Family that he learned a small part of Qi Lin's background from his father. Thus, when he saw Qi Lin again now, his words carried an extra measure of respect.
After Xiao Yan finished speaking, the entire venue was stunned.
To everyone present, Qi Lin was undoubtedly shrouded in mystery.
As for the few who knew a small part of his background, they regarded him as a god.
For someone like that, even the slightest connection to him was enough to make others look up to them.
Therefore, although they did not know why the