The Huo family's driver truly deserved to be called a veteran. Once his young master got in the car, he did not ask about it again.
That was basically confirming the scandal outright.
Even if Xie Chen wanted to explain, he could not.
If he said one more word,
it would seem like he was being pretentious.
"Young Master, are we heading straight back to the old residence?" the driver asked gently.
"Mm." Huo Wenye responded, then paused before adding, "Everyone should be there, right?"
"They are. They specifically waited for you two to return before starting the banquet," the driver replied as he started the car.
The moment Xie Chen heard that, he bristled. "What do you mean?! Everyone's there?! And there's a banquet?!"
"This is a family dinner? Wouldn't it be inappropriate for me to be there? How about I visit Grandma another day?!"
Huo Wenye shot him a sidelong glance. "You're already in the car. Do you think you can still escape?"
Xie Chen glanced at the door handle.
Then a flat but heavily warning voice landed beside his ear. "If you dare jump out, I'll follow right after you."
"Isn't it just a contest to see who values their life less? I can keep you company."
Xie Chen: "..." Fine, you were ruthless enough!
He opened his mouth but could not say anything when his phone suddenly vibrated.
Lowering his head, he saw that it was his childhood friend and manager, Lu Fei.
Like he had grabbed a lifeline, Xie Chen swiped to answer. "Why are you only calling now? Don't you know you're late?!"
Lu Fei was completely baffled. "Wasn't Brother Ye picking you up? He specifically told me I didn't need to be there."
"Are you even my manager?!" Xie Chen roared into the