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At this moment, Lin Feng was still enjoying his meal. He knew that it would be difficult to eat at the Ball, so he decided to fill his stomach now.
Seeing Lin Feng like this, He Ting seemed to have something she wanted to say but held it back. She understood that Lin Feng might not even be aware of the subtle changes in his emotions.
After a while, the two finished their dinner and went to He Ting's house to wash up and change into formal attire.
Since Lin Feng was male and there was only one bathroom, he naturally took his shower first. If He Ting had gone first, Lin Feng would probably have had to wait outside for her to finish, which could take a long time.
As it turned out, Lin Feng's guess was correct. After he finished his shower, he waited outside for a whole hour before He Ting finally emerged.
Then she spent another half an hour in her room getting dressed before she was finally ready in her formal gown.
During this time, Lin Feng simply remained in casual clothes, sitting on the couch watching TV.
Although the television only played a few repetitive programs, it was better than nothing.
"Lin Feng, I'm ready. Are you done?" He Ting came out and saw Lin Feng leisurely watching TV. She felt a bit annoyed and asked him.
"Miss, how come you were so quick? Just wait a moment; I'll change quickly," Lin Feng replied, feeling speechless. He couldn't believe that He Ting had spent over an hour getting ready and still dared to question him.
He Ting knew that Lin Feng was being sarcastic. Of course, her earlier urging him was just a playful remark.
Sure enough, within five minutes, Lin Feng had changed into his outfit. He Ting looked at him in formal wear and couldn't help but admire how well he carried it off; he truly was a natural at wearing clothes.
Usually dressed casually, Lin Feng exuded an effortless charm that suggested he didn't take anything too seriously and could handle any challenges that came his way.
However, now dressed formally, his demeanor hadn't changed much; instead, it added a touch of laziness and even a hint of mischief. He Ting realized that with this aura combined with the suit seemingly tailored for him, Lin Feng would definitely be the center of attention at the event.
"What's wrong? Are you mesmerized?" Under He Ting's gaze, Lin Feng felt a bit shy and joked with her. He knew that if he could divert her attention from staring at him, he would feel more at ease.
"Uh, it's fine. Let's go; we don't want to be late," He Ting replied with a laugh after realizing she had been caught staring. She quickly changed the subject and urged him to leave.
Lin Feng noticed that He Ting seemed surprised by his unusual appearance but chose not to delve deeper into it. Instead, he followed her out.
The two had already agreed that Lin Feng would drive, and they would share a car.
Once He Ting settled into the back seat, Lin Feng started the car and drove off, jokingly teasing He Ting, "He Ting, you really look like a woman today."
After saying that, he couldn't help but laugh himself.
He Ting was fuming in the back seat, but she was worried about causing any trouble with Lin Feng while in the car. Moreover, she feared that if she exerted too much force, she might tear her dress, which would be quite embarrassing.
In fact, there was another reason: this dress was a gift from Lin Feng, so He Ting had no intention of damaging it.
Seeing He Ting act so ladylike, Lin Feng decided not to continue teasing her. Their banter usually required a back-and-forth exchange; otherwise, it could become awkward or even lead to misunderstandings.
Quietly, they finally arrived at the He Family's He Family Villa, which was the venue for tonight's ball.
The He Family Villa was about the same size as the Lin Family Manor.
At this moment, many people were already inside, most dressed in formal attire and holding glasses of red wine. They mingled with familiar faces or chatted with new acquaintances while looking for potential collaboration opportunities.
Even if there were no immediate opportunities for collaboration, it was still worthwhile to get to know people; one never knew when a chance might arise in the future.
Thus, the atmosphere here was harmonious and everyone appeared happy—at least on the surface.
If you were to ask someone who knew nothing about business to observe these merchants and then told them that "the business world is like a battlefield," they would likely respond with a look of disbelief.
Everyone present was dressed formally, and only a few servers were moving around to provide service; no one was checking invitations or anything like that.
Of course, there was another important reason why no one checked identities: this area was merely an outer courtyard of the He Family and not the actual venue for tonight's banquet. It served only as a place for guests to eat and catch up with old friends.
However, Lin Feng genuinely didn't know that an invitation was required to enter the banquet because Lin Mei hadn't mentioned it; he assumed it wasn't necessary.
As for He Ting, being the young lady of the He Family, she naturally knew that an invitation was needed to enter the banquet. However, she didn't say anything because she believed that as long as she was with Lin Feng, not only would they not need an invitation, but they could even meet the head of the He Family directly.
Oh, the current head of the He Family is named He Wang, who is also He Ting's grandfather. He dotes on her as his only granddaughter and has spared no effort in doing so. This is also a significant reason why He Ting used to have such influence in her social circle.
Indeed, Lin Feng and He Ting did not stay outside for long. Luxury cars kept arriving, and when Lin Feng's group parked outside, he noticed that most of the cars were also parked there. However, now these luxury vehicles were driving into the Manor, with staff members guiding the parking. It was evident that these individuals held significant status.
Of course, Lin Feng also realized that the Lin family was likely among this convoy.
Sure enough, just as Lin Feng thought this, a Rolls-Royce belonging to the Lin family slowly entered the premises. Lin Feng saw that both Old Master Lin and Lin Mei were inside the car.
Truly a Big Family, they exuded grandeur. Although the Lin family's car arrived slightly later than others, it occupied a very convenient and prominent parking spot, clearly arranged by someone. Those without such privileges felt no jealousy; they only harbored envy.
After all, jealousy only arises among those of similar status; if there is too great a disparity, where one can only look up in admiration, it becomes mere envy.
Once the Lin family's car was parked, another parking spot beside them was taken by a Lincoln. The person inside that car got out first and laughed heartily at Old Master Lin, saying, "Old Master Lin, you still look quite healthy!"
"Ha ha... I should be able to live for a few more decades," Old Master Lin replied as he looked at the person who greeted him. It was Xu Fei, the father of Xu Family's Xu Li. A capable man, although he was not currently the head of the Xu Family, he was the eldest son and had the ability; the chances of the Xu Family being handed over to him in the future were quite high.
Most of those present today were from Xu Fei's generation. Old Master Lin had two reasons for attending personally: first, there was a direct generational gap in the Lin family since Lin Feng's parents had passed away years ago; second, there were some matters that Old Master Lin needed to announce during this occasion.
"That's good to hear," Xu Fei said with a smile upon seeing Old Master Lin's condition before departing.
This was merely a simple greeting; regardless of any private grievances between them, everyone knew to maintain decorum in public settings. Especially figures like Old Master Lin and Xu Fei who represented their respective families.
"Did you have any issues with Xu Li?" He Ting asked Lin Feng as they observed the situation.
"Yeah, she's quite an annoying woman," Lin Feng did not hide his disdain for Xu Li.
"I can sense that. So, shall we go in and take a look?" He Ting nodded and inquired.
"Sure! Since those big shots have gone in, we small fries might as well follow them in to broaden our horizons," Lin Feng replied with a smile.
He Ting forced a smile in response and said, "Let's go."
Only He Ting understood that neither of them were truly small fries; Lin Feng had the head of the Lin family waiting for him to acknowledge him, while she herself was doted on by the head of the He Family. With such connections, who would dare call them small figures?
"Excuse me, sir. Please show your invitation," a suited man blocked Lin Feng as he prepared to enter.
In this situation, even the security guards were all dressed in black suits.
"Uh, do I still need an invitation?" Lin Feng was somewhat perplexed. He had just seen Old Lin and Lin Mei enter before him, and he clearly noticed that neither of them had an invitation.
"Yes," the security guard replied politely.
"Then why weren't the Lin family members checked for invitations when they went in?" Lin Feng thought for a moment and decided it was better to ask for clarification.
"Those are members of the Lin family. You know who they are; everyone recognizes Old Lin's face. Do they really need an invitation?" Although the security guard was quite polite, he was becoming a bit impatient with Lin Feng. It was clear to him that Lin Feng didn't have any kind of invitation.
Comparing himself to Old Lin and the others, the security guard couldn't help but admire Lin Feng a bit; after all, could people really be compared so casually?
At that moment, a familiar voice rang out behind Lin Feng. It was Kong An, the fool who had been played by Lin Feng and Li Shuzhen last time.
At least, that’s how Lin Feng viewed him.
"Hey, isn't this the great Bodyguard Lin? Why aren't you going in?" Kong An had already figured out that Lin Feng probably didn't have an invitation, so he wasted no time in coming over to mock him.
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