Like Facing a Great Enemy

Seeing that no one had any doubts, Chen Liming waved his hand and told them to quickly escort all the guests out of the hotel.

Of course, those distinguished guests wouldn't let it go so easily.

But the Zhonghai Emperor International Hotel's background was too formidable. After their initial displeasure, they still complied and left.

Watching the scene of guests being escorted out one by one, Chen Liming finally felt a slight sense of relief.

Of course, he was also fortunate that the hotel wasn't too crowded at this time. Otherwise, when it became packed with people.

It would have taken a lot more time to get them out.

Although these people would all eventually be escorted out, the significant amount of time wasted in the process was something he couldn't afford.

This was because a person named Cheng Gang had scheduled his gathering for six o'clock this evening.

Beep, beep, beep—

Lin Chen drove his newly purchased Phaeton to the parking lot outside the Zhonghai Emperor International Hotel.

When he got out of the car and saw the scale of the hotel opposite, he couldn't help but feel genuinely impressed.

"As expected of Zhonghai's top hotel, the scale is truly magnificent."

"If it weren't for the system, I probably wouldn't have had the chance to spend money here even once in my life."

Although Lin Chen hadn't stayed at the Zhonghai Emperor International Hotel, he had seen plenty of news about its prices.

It was said that just the accommodation alone cost at least tens of thousands per night.

As for dining there, a single meal would cost at least over a hundred thousand.

If one didn't meet the requirements, they might even be stopped at the restaurant's entrance and denied entry.

Thinking of this, Lin Chen also felt a bit worried for Cheng Gang.

His family had some money in Zhonghai, but coming here to eat was still too extravagant.

After all, a meal costing over a hundred thousand wasn't something anyone could easily afford.

"It seems that Cheng Gang has really gone all out to pursue Qin Xueqing."

Lin Chen sighed inwardly. He didn't think his good buddy Cheng Gang could win Qin Xueqing over this way.

After all, she was now a popular streamer on Douyu, and she had even kissed him proactively at the hospital last time.

Although she hadn't explicitly said anything at the time, Lin Chen could clearly sense that Qin Xueqing had fallen for him.

It was just that due to his special identity and status, she felt she wasn't good enough for him, which was why she had been trying to avoid breaking the ice between them.

"Sigh, I hope he doesn't get too sad and disappointed then..."

Lin Chen shook his head and sighed. He felt an inexplicable pressure regarding the upcoming class reunion.

This pressure wasn't for any other reason than not knowing how to face his good brother.

After all, at this very moment, his good brother was completely in the dark.

He had even gone to great lengths, preparing to use tonight's event to pursue Qin Xueqing.

Little did he know, her heart already belonged to someone else.

"Sigh, being a person is truly difficult. Women and brothers..."

"I'll just take it one step at a time."

"Lin Chen."

Just as Lin Chen was contemplating how to face Cheng Gang, a familiar voice called out from behind him.

He instinctively turned his head and saw that it was his university friend and the organizer of this class reunion, Cheng Gang.

"You're really early. I thought I'd order some dishes before you guys arrived."

"I didn't expect you to be even earlier than me."

"How about it, shall we go in together? And tell me what dishes you like, and I'll get them for you."

"Then... alright."

Lin Chen felt a bit helpless but nodded and followed him.

He didn't want to reveal his secret now and be discovered, as that would be too awkward.

Just in that moment, Lin Chen felt a little like he was having an affair.

While it's true that a beautiful woman is sought by a gentleman.

The problem was, he hadn't even made a move yet, and the goddess already had someone else in her heart.

Ruining someone's dream like this was akin to cutting off their source of income, so Lin Chen had to handle it carefully.

After all, Cheng Gang was one of the few people he knew who genuinely cared about him.

Therefore, he would avoid conflict with him if possible.

Of course, he wouldn't give up on Qin Xueqing either.

Lin Chen could only take things one step at a time to make the best of both worlds.

"Hello, are you classmates attending Cheng Gang's reunion?"

Before the two could even approach the hotel entrance, the hotel staff had already spotted them from afar and were prepared.

As they saw the pair approaching, they immediately stepped forward to greet them.

It was all because the faces of these two were exactly the people in the photos the manager from Datang had shown them earlier.

Of course, these hotel staff already knew the relationship and identities of these two.

However, to uphold the requirements of Chairman Lin Chen, they pretended not to recognize them, hence this inquiry.

"Yes, I'm Cheng Gang. I made a reservation at your hotel earlier."

"We're here in advance to order food."

"Certainly, please follow me. The private room has already been prepared for you."

The female hotel attendant responded, then turned and gestured for them to follow, leading the way.

Seeing this, Lin Chen felt quite satisfied.

After all, the people here had done a great job with the tasks he had assigned earlier.

Just for the young lady's feigned ignorance just now, Lin Chen planned to reward her handsomely later.

"Heh, this is indeed a top hotel in Zhonghai. Their service awareness is excellent."

Cheng Gang was also quite pleased with the hotel staff's attitude.

"Of course. We're spending a lot of money here, so how could the service be bad?"

"That's true. If the service wasn't good, I wouldn't have booked this place for a lavish celebration today."

With that, the two didn't linger any longer and followed the attendant directly into the hotel.

However, the moment Lin Chen and Cheng Gang stepped into the hotel.

They could clearly feel that the hotel staff had a sense of extreme caution, as if facing a formidable enemy.

"Lin Chen, I don't know if it's just my imagination."

"Why do I always feel a trace of fear and reverence in the way these attendants look at us?"

"Even though I'm here to spend a lot of money today, it shouldn't be enough to warrant this kind of reaction from them, right?"

"After all, this is the Zhonghai Emperor International Hotel, one of the premier luxury hotels in Zhonghai."

"They must entertain countless celebrities and tycoons on a daily basis, so they wouldn't possibly be showing us such fearful and reverent glances."

"And, didn't you notice? There isn't a single person in the hotel today."

"You know, at this time on a normal day, the hotel would already be packed."