Volume One, Chapter Nine: Sir, Please Leave the Venue

The commotion was quite loud this time.

Especially the gasps from the female guests nearby, which almost drew the entire banquet hall’s attention.

Guests around, not understanding what had happened, all turned their heads to look this way.

Even more, those who loved to stir up excitement began gathering here.

As they approached, they saw the scene.

Wow, the floor was a complete mess.

It turned out someone had gotten into a fight!

Instantly, gossip flared up fiercely.

Who was fighting?

What kind of person would throw punches in such a high-end social event?

Was this a deliberate act of sabotage?

Trying to ruin the Li family’s event?

“Why are you hitting people!” Shen Yuwei shouted furiously at Ye Tian.

She was not only angry but also anxious.

The curious and scrutinizing gazes of the surrounding guests felt like she was being roasted alive.

Her face turned pale.

If the Li family thought she had come to the press conference just to cause trouble, her future would be over!

The Li family could crush her like an ant without much effort.

At the very least, they could easily push her company into ruin.

She would never be able to survive in this city again.

In this critical moment, Shen Yuwei immediately sobered up.

She absolutely could not allow this to happen.

She was no naive girl who understood nothing.

“Security! Security!” Shen Yuwei began to shout loudly.

Her best strategy now was to immediately sever ties with Ye Tian.

It was her only option.

Soon, several security guards dressed in black suits pushed through the crowd and appeared before her.

“What happened here?”

The security captain’s expression was cold and serious.

They were the Li family’s private security team and were not inclined to be intimidated by ordinary people.

Shen Yuwei’s heart tightened.

“It’s him! It’s him!”

She hurriedly pointed at Ye Tian.

“He hit someone!”

“He’s a thief!”

“He sneaked in to steal food!”

“We tried to stop him, and he even hit us!”

“Catch him quickly!”

The security guards immediately fixed their gaze on Ye Tian.

“A thief?”

“Stealing food?”

The security captain was somewhat surprised.

He had never encountered such a situation before.

Someone actually sneaking into such a high-end venue to steal food?

This was the Tianlong International Grand Hotel.

Even stray dogs had to detour around here.

Just casually stealing a bite could result in a sky-high compensation claim.

What kind of thief or beggar would dare to sneak in here?

Everyone knew this place was not a spot to escape easily.

The security captain glanced at Su Botao, who was struggling to get up from the floor beside him.

Su Botao wasn’t seriously injured.

Ye Tian hadn’t hit hard.

At most, his stomach hurt a little, and his carefully chosen suit was stained.

It was clear that whether or not Ye Tian was a thief, he definitely hit someone.

The security guards’ duty was to maintain order in the venue, protect the guests’ safety, and ensure the smooth progress of the press conference.

Therefore, they had to deal with Ye Tian’s assault.

However, the security captain did not rush to order an arrest.

Among today’s guests, there were many highly important figures.

Even if they threw punches, the Li family wouldn’t just kick them out.

They had to handle it carefully.

So, he first needed to verify Ye Tian’s identity.

“Sir, please show your invitation.”

The security captain’s tone remained calm.

The importance of a guest could be seen from their invitation.

VIP invitations had different colors and patterns from ordinary ones.

“I don’t have an invitation,” Ye Tian said casually.

He even continued gnawing on his pork knuckle, as if he didn’t care about the security guards at all.

This made the security captain even more cautious.

He didn’t want to become a pawn for some powerful figure pretending to be weak.

Before confirming Ye Tian’s identity, there was no way he would take action.

“Since you don’t have an invitation, may I ask how you entered the venue?”

“I came in with a friend.”

Ye Tian still chewed on his pork knuckle, as though he hadn’t eaten in ages.

The surrounding guests showed looks of disdain.

Someone sneered, “A friend brought him in? What nonsense! He obviously snuck in.”

“Exactly, who among the guests here today wouldn’t have an invitation?”

“Look at his outfit. No one would dress like that to attend a banquet...”

The guests whispered and speculated.

A faint smile appeared on Shen Yuwei’s lips.

Ye Tian’s identity seemed confirmed.

Next, he would be kicked out.

At least, it wouldn’t affect her anymore.

The security captain’s expression grew serious.

A friend?

With all this noise, where is your friend coming out to vouch for you?

Clearly just a lie.

Moreover, all important guests had invitations today.

It seemed this guy really sneaked in to steal food.

“Sir, please leave the venue.”

The security captain decided to escort Ye Tian out first.

As for punishment...

That would be dealt with after he left.

“Are you sure?”

Ye Tian glanced at the security captain.

I’m the founder of Dingyan Dan, invited here by your lady using a beauty trap—are you sure you want me to leave?

The security captain’s face turned cold. “Please leave before we take action.”

Ye Tian put down his plate and wiped his mouth.

“Fine, I’ll go.”

“Wait!”

A cold voice suddenly rang out.

The security captain was startled.

The surrounding guests also turned their heads in surprise.

They saw the radiant Li Qingcheng slowly walking through the crowd.

“Miss Li.”

Guests greeted Li Qingcheng with flattering tones.

The security captain immediately stepped aside and bowed slightly to her.

“Miss.”

“What’s going on?”

Li Qingcheng’s gaze was cold.

She cast a subtle glance at Ye Tian.

Ye Tian showed no intention of explaining.

The security captain responded immediately, “This gentleman assaulted someone...”

His reply was cautious.

Other accusations of stealing were uncertain.

Only the fact that Ye Tian assaulted someone was definite.

Shen Yuwei grew anxious.

Assault? Saying it so lightly?

You must understand that hitting someone in these contexts is usually called mutual combat.

She certainly did not want to be dragged into this mess.

She stepped forward urgently, “Miss Li, he’s a thief. He sneaked in, stole food and drink, and who knows what else he might have stolen...”

Li Qingcheng tilted her head slightly and looked at Shen Yuwei.

Her gaze seemed strange.

Shen Yuwei didn’t notice.

Li Qingcheng turned away from Shen Yuwei and addressed the guests calmly, “Everyone, please continue the banquet. This matter is a misunderstanding.”

Shen Yuwei grew even more anxious, stepping forward again, “He really is—”

“This is a misunderstanding. He is my invited guest.”

Li Qingcheng cast a cold glance at Shen Yuwei.

Her look bore a warning.

Shen Yuwei’s words caught in her throat.

She stood there frozen, unsure what to do.

Then, she watched Ye Tian leave together with Li Qingcheng, feeling inexplicably baffled.

Was Ye Tian really a guest invited by Li Qingcheng?

Impossible.

How could this househusband and ex-convict know someone from the Li family?

Surely Li Qingcheng didn’t want the matter to escalate and so quietly smoothed things over by claiming Ye Tian was a guest...

This at least allowed Ye Tian to slip away by a stroke of luck.