Chapter 122: A Slap in the Face (2)

Nan Yao glanced at Fu Shaoxiu beside her. He was deeply engrossed in a conversation with an executive and had paid no attention to what Zhuang Jingjing and the others had said at the entrance.

Ding Shuman pulled Nan Yao aside, her exquisitely made-up eyes brimming with unconcealable delight. "Yaoyao, your father just said that Stephen was invited by Shaoxiu, right?"

Ding Shuman did not come from a wealthy family background. Over the years, to keep pace with Nan Weiye and integrate into the circle of elite socialites, she had studied and familiarized herself with various topics. Just a few days ago, while playing cards with some wealthy ladies, they had mentioned Stephen.

They had traveled abroad specifically to see Stephen perform on Broadway. However, Stephen’s musicals were so renowned that even after paying a premium, they could only secure seats in the very last row. Yet, they still took pride in it, even subtly mocking her at the time, implying that Nan Weiye did not dote on her enough, as he had never even taken her to see a Stephen musical.

Ding Shuman thought to herself: even if Nan Weiye hadn't taken her, she had an outstanding daughter—how else could she have found such a perfect fiancé as Fu Shaoxiu?

To think Shaoxiu had invited Stephen without a word; what a thoughtful young man!

If Nan Yao still didn't understand what was happening, she would have to be a complete fool.

Box No. 1 had been snatched up by someone of high status, and now Stephen and his team were heading over there. It was obvious: the VIP was the one who had invited Stephen!

...

Nan Yao trotted out to find Zhuang Jingjing and Yu Xiaoting.

The two were already aggressively confronting the Imperial Court manager, complaining righteously, "Box No. 1 was reserved by President Nan. Why did you arrange us into Box No. 2?"

"Stephen was also invited by President Nan. How could a manager like you make such a low-level mistake? I think the reputation of the Imperial Court is going to be ruined in your hands!"

The manager frowned slightly, looking at Zhuang Jingjing and Yu Xiaoting with a strange expression, as if looking at two idiots, but he maintained a polite smile. "Ladies, Stephen was naturally invited by the guest in Box No. 1..."

Zhuang Jingjing interrupted him, "Then hurry up and take us over there!" She was impatient to take a photo with Stephen; she figured she would gain quite a few followers once she posted it on Weibo.

The manager smiled and said, "Box No. 1 was booked at the last minute by a distinguished guest to celebrate a friend's birthday. It has nothing to do with the President Nan and Mrs. Nan you mentioned."

The manager had provided two pieces of information: the box that Nan Weiye had to book a month in advance had been snatched up at the last minute by a VIP, and Stephen was not invited by Nan Weiye, but by that VIP for their friend.

Therefore, Box No. 1 and Stephen had absolutely nothing to do with Nan Weiye or the Nan family.

The manager signaled for two security guards. He still wore a smile as he looked at Zhuang Jingjing and Yu Xiaoting, but upon closer inspection, his eyes were cold and devoid of warmth. "It is the rule of the Imperial Court that dining guests may not make a scene in the lobby. Anyone who violates this will be placed on the Imperial Court's blacklist, regardless of who they are. You two ladies have been shouting loudly here just now, so please leave of your own accord, otherwise..."

Before the manager could finish, Zhuang Jingjing and Yu Xiaoting realized that if they didn't leave voluntarily, they would be dragged out by security.

"You're just a manager! I am a guest of President Nan; what right do you have to kick us out?" Zhuang Jingjing shrieked, adding defiantly, "I was invited by Nan Yao, and her fiancé is the eldest young master of the Fu family. Can you afford to offend the Nan and Fu families?"

The manager glanced behind Zhuang Jingjing and saw Nan Yao approaching, so he paused. Zhuang Jingjing caught sight of Nan Yao from the corner of her eye and immediately felt emboldened. "Are you scared now? Are you still going to kick us out? If you apologize, we might not hold it against you. Otherwise, I will complain until you lose your job!"