A Fool's Dream

Of course, the truly laughable one was Lin Chen himself.

When he heard everyone saying his clothes were fake, he almost couldn't hold back his laughter and choked.

Someone worth over a hundred billion, and he still had to buy fake clothes for a 300,000 yuan outfit?

This was probably something even TV dramas wouldn't dare to portray.

However, it was precisely because of today's comments that Lin Chen learned the true meaning of "the power of words" and "following the crowd."

One had to admit, gossip could be deadly.

Of course, while Lin Chen found it amusing, he didn't intend to argue about it.

Firstly, his net worth spoke for itself. If he were to argue with these people about the authenticity of a 300,000 yuan branded item, it would truly be beneath him.

Secondly, even if Lin Chen wanted to argue his case, would these people believe him?

In their minds, Lin Chen was a poor loser who should be wearing cheap clothes. This was a deeply ingrained belief they held.

Even if Lin Chen wore genuine items one day, they wouldn't believe it.

They would even think it was counterfeit, shoddy merchandise.

Rather than arguing about authenticity, it was better to stay silent and seek peace and freedom.

However, Lin Chen's silence led those people to believe that he was indeed wearing counterfeit goods.

The reason he didn't argue was because he was in the wrong and had no grounds to debate.

Otherwise, if the clothes were genuine, why would he choose to remain silent?

It was simply because Lin Chen was in the wrong and couldn't find a reason to argue.

"Hmph, what a poor loser. I can't be bothered to deal with you," Zuo Yikai thought to himself. He then stopped paying attention to Lin Chen and Cheng Gang and walked directly towards Qin Xueqing, finally sitting beside her.

Cheng Gang, who had been staring at Zuo Yikai the entire time, was furious when he saw the latter directly sit next to his goddess right in front of him.

But he couldn't find any reason to object, as they were all classmates and sitting anywhere was the same.

If he were to prevent others from sitting next to Qin Xueqing based on his pursuit of her, it would likely make him seem petty.

Even if she heard it, she would probably think he was childish and overstepping his bounds.

After all, besides being classmates, they had no other relationship.

"Hmph, he's just asking for trouble."

Seeing this, Lin Chen sneered at the corner of his mouth.

He still had a lot of confidence regarding Qin Xueqing.

After all, that kiss at Zhonghai First Hospital was still vivid in his memory.

If it were anyone else, they might be worried, but Qin Xueqing was different.

He had absolute faith in her values.

Four years of university, coupled with her resolute decision to stream on Douyu to pay for her mother's medical treatment.

Even under the influence of such a murky and deep platform, Qin Xueqing hadn't lost herself. How could she be corrupted by a mere second-generation rich heir like Zuo Yikai?

Moreover, the Qin Xueqing of today was no longer the Qin Xueqing of the past.

She had already become a leading streamer on the Douyu platform, on the verge of becoming its top star.

Her net worth had increased immeasurably compared to before.

With both these factors combined, let alone someone like Zuo Yikai, even a prominent wealthy individual in Zhonghai.

Trying to sway Qin Xueqing to change her mind would likely be a fool's dream.

"Xueqing, I heard you've been streaming on Douyu recently?"

"Yes, why? Do you, Young Master Zuo, have any advice?"

"Hahaha, Xueqing, what are you saying? How could I, Zuo Yikai, have any advice for you?"

"However, my family has recently made some money. If you're willing, I can use the family's name to provide you with significant assistance on your stream."

"No need. You should just focus on being your young master self. You don't need to worry about my affairs."

"Also, please call me by my full name, Qin Xueqing. Don't just call me Xueqing, Xueqing. We're not that close."

As soon as Zuo Yikai sat down next to Qin Xueqing, she had already frowned and was displeased.

Hearing his frivolous words now made Qin Xueqing's expression turn frosty.

Furthermore, not wanting her beloved Lin Chen to misunderstand, she spoke with a much colder tone.

But it was precisely because of her cold demeanor that everyone present was stunned.

They never expected Qin Xueqing to show Zuo Yikai such blatant disrespect in front of everyone.

They immediately turned to look at Zuo Yikai, sitting to the side, to see what he would say or do next.

After all, being rejected so openly in front of everyone was quite embarrassing.

At this moment, Zuo Yikai was stunned when he heard Qin Xueqing's words, and his face immediately turned red.

He never imagined that she would directly reject him in front of everyone, and so decisively at that.

After all, his Zuo family was now backed by Zhonghai's Shilin Guomao Group.

Let alone a mere streamer like her, even major companies in Zhonghai had to show respect to his Zuo family.

Otherwise, if his Zuo family was displeased, they could directly report to Shilin Guomao Group and blacklist all you troublemaking business riffraff.

By then, it would be too late to regret it.

"Hahaha, so this brat has a day like this."

"Lin Chen, did you see that? Zuo Yikai's face was as red as a monkey's backside, it's just too satisfying."

Seeing Zuo Yikai embarrassed, Cheng Gang couldn't be happier.

The anger he felt from being humiliated earlier dissipated considerably at this moment.

"Monkey's backside... your comparison is truly... apt."

Lin Chen almost burst out laughing at Cheng Gang's words.

But speaking of which, Zuo Yikai's face was indeed a little like a monkey's backside right now.

If he didn't have hair on his body, he might even be mistaken for one of them by a troop of monkeys if he walked outside.

Lin Chen and Cheng Gang weren't speaking quietly, and their classmates nearby heard them.

They immediately covered their mouths and chuckled at Zuo Yikai.

However, they were afraid of angering him, yet they couldn't suppress their amusement, so their laughter sounded rather strange.

It was like the sound of a faulty wooden door, creaking and groaning.

"Lin Chen, Cheng Gang, how dare you insult this young master as a monkey in public!"

Zuo Yikai's face was flushed, his expression dark. He slammed the table again and then roared.

He could tolerate Qin Xueqing's calm indifference.

But Lin Chen and Cheng Gang were another matter entirely.

His cold, sinister eyes stared fixedly at Lin Chen and Cheng Gang, like the eternal ice of the South Pole.

"What? Could it be that your Zuo family ancestors weren't monkeys?"

"If that's really the case, then we're truly not the same kind."

Cheng Gang was also getting angry now.

It was true that Zuo Yikai had powerful backing, but this banquet was hosted by him.

Not only was Zuo Yikai being impolite, but he was also repeatedly causing trouble. Did he really think Cheng Gang had no temper?

However, what Zuo Yikai said was truly vicious, actually claiming in front of everyone that Zuo Yikai was not of the same kind as them.

This completely enraged Zuo Yikai.