They don't actually think I like them, do they?

"Chairman Yan, congratulations! Miss Yuli's success today is all thanks to your careful guidance!"

"I'm sure Miss Yuli will make a name for herself in the film and television industry in the future!"

"Hehe, you're too kind..."

When Lin Han and Xu Hui entered the hotel lobby, Yan Qing only glanced at them silently before turning back to deal with the guests.

"Lin Han, something feels off!" Xu Hui tugged at Lin Han's sleeve. "I think I heard them talking about 'Miss Yu Li' or something?"

"Never mind that, let's go upstairs first," Lin Han said.

The address Yan Yuli gave was for a room on the second floor, on the right.

The two went up to the second floor and looked to their right.

This isn't a room!

This is the lobby!

The banquet hall was bustling with people and filled with noise.

A prominent sign is placed on the right-hand side of the entrance:

"Miss Yan's graduation banquet".

The two were stunned for a moment.

Lin Han finally understood what was going on.

Yan Yuli said she was inviting him to dinner, but actually she was just saying that—

Attend her family's college admission celebration!

It's important to know that not only is Yan Yuli a top-tier celebrity, but her mother is also the chairperson of Chestnut Studio, a business tycoon.

Also invited were a group of social elites from Sichuan, as well as many prominent media figures.

Xu Hui's legs went weak when he learned the truth!

"Damn, this is so exciting!" Xu Hui exclaimed excitedly.

You should know that many people will never have the opportunity to witness such a gathering of the upper class in their entire lives.

If you curry favor with just anyone here, you could rise to prominence and become the overlord of your class!

"Hurry inside and find Yu Li!"

Lin Han was also covered in sweat. Yan Yuli hadn't told him beforehand, leaving him completely unprepared.

I'll have to question her properly later.

However, just as the two were about to go inside, they were stopped by security at the entrance.

Judging from their clothing, they don't seem to be hotel security guards; they are most likely from the Yan family.

"Hello, this place is not properly dressed, so we cannot accommodate you," the security guard said expressionlessly.

"So how do you define neatness?" Lin Han asked.

"At the very least, you should wear a tie."

Lin Han and Xu Hui looked at each other in bewilderment.

Where can I get a tie for the time being?

Just as the two were at their wits' end, a clear voice rang out from afar.

"Lin Han!"

Lin Han looked up and saw Yan Yuli, dressed in a red evening gown, walking towards him with a glass of red wine in the banquet hall!

161. Lin Han made up his mind.

"My God..."

Xu Hui couldn't help but tighten his grip on Lin Han's arm.

"Yu Li looks so beautiful today!"

Her long, flowing hair cascaded straight down her back, and her smooth, silky evening gown made her every step graceful and poised, perfectly embodying Lin Han's ideal of "elegance."

Lin Han was used to seeing Yan Yuli always looking like a well-behaved girl in a school uniform, so it was a bit strange to see her suddenly exude such a powerful aura.

Accompanied by the clattering of high heels, Yan Yuli walked up to the two of them.

“They are my friends, let them in,” Yan Yuli said to the two security guards.

The two security guards looked at each other, their faces showing difficulty.

"Young Miss, this is the chairman's request, there's nothing we can do about it..."

"This is my graduation celebration. Don't I even have the right to bring two friends in?!" Yan Yuli's voice lowered.

"Excuse me, Miss, why don't you call the chairman?"

The two security guards appeared respectful on the surface, but their tone left no room for negotiation.

At this moment, Lin Han spoke up.

"It's okay, senior, I'll just go back and change my clothes. It's no big deal."

"No." Yan Yuli interrupted Lin Han, then looked coldly at the security guard again.

The two security guards turned their faces away, avoiding eye contact with him.

The atmosphere instantly plummeted to freezing point.

"what happened?"

Just then, a short-haired woman wearing a business suit and a name tag around her neck walked over and asked with a frown.

"Miss Luo Xi."

Upon seeing the newcomer, the two security guards immediately greeted him respectfully.

"What are you arguing about?" Luo Xi asked.

"Miss insists on bringing two friends in, but these two are of unknown origin and dressed sloppily. We can't just let any random people in..."

"What kind of irrelevant people are you?!" Luo Xi scolded, "You clueless idiots!"

"Pear said she's her friend, so just release her. How dare you doubt this and that?! You really don't respect Miss at all?!"

After a few angry shouts, the two security guards didn't dare to say a word and could only nod repeatedly.

Then, the security guard finally gestured for Lin Han and Xu Hui to enter.

"Excuse me, gentlemen, our eyesight was poor just now. Please come in!"

Lin Han walked in like that.

Seeing Yan Yuli's gloomy face, Luo Xi wanted to go forward to comfort her, but Yan Yuli didn't give her a second glance and turned to stand in front of Lin Han.

Beneath Luo Xi's stiff smile, a few twitches appeared at the corners of her mouth.

"Come with me." Yan Yuli's smile carried a hint of weariness.

As they walked further in, Xu Hui, who had remained silent the entire time, finally leaned close to Lin Han's ear and whispered something.

"Damn it, Lin Han, what just happened? Is Goddess Yu Li's status lower than a manager's? Even two idiot security guards dared to shit on her face??"

"Shhh."

Lin Han stopped Xu Hui.

Lin Han had known about this matter for so long, having spent so much time with Yan Yuli.

However, witnessing the whole process firsthand for the first time was quite unexpected for Lin Han.

At this moment, many guests in the banquet hall noticed the two boys, dressed in an incongruous manner, who were personally led in by Yan Yuli.

Curious glances were cast at them from time to time.

"They look to be around the same age. Are they friends of Miss Yan Yuli?"

"Huh? I heard she doesn't have any friends at school?"

"They look like two country bumpkins, haha~"

"What kind of people does Xiaoli hang out with at school? How did she end up playing with people like that?"

"..."

These people observed Lin Han with curiosity, and Lin Han returned their gaze without any hesitation.

He scanned the group of people; some appeared to be business elites from the company, some were friends in the industry, and others might be prominent families from Sichuan.

On the surface, they graced each other with their presence, dressed smartly, to celebrate Yan Yuli's college admission banquet.

In reality, how many of them truly respected Yan Yuli, the protagonist of this banquet?

While Yan's mother certainly played a role in this, the more realistic factor was...

No matter how influential Yan Yuli is around the world, or how many people cherish her, in the world of capital, Yan Yuli is ultimately just a pawn, a tool for making money.

The entertainers who flaunt their talents on stage are always at the bottom of the entertainment world.

This is the entertainment industry.

The Yan family is not a long-established prestigious family, but rather a rising star in the last decade, as can be seen from the name "Chestnut Agency." This entertainment company mainly relies on the income of its artist, Yan Yuli.

Given Yan Qing's attitude towards her daughter, the business tycoons present had even less reason to take this young lady seriously.

Lin Han, realizing these things, couldn't help but feel a little sad.

This further strengthened his resolve to build his own capital empire in the future.

If you're just a hired hand for a talent agency, then no matter how many masterpieces you create, you'll only ever be a dog for those ruthless bastards for the rest of your life.

Yan Yuli, along with Lin Han and Xu Hui, sat down at the table in the middle closest to the stage.

Since this is Yan Yuli's seat, it means that this table is for the most important guests at this banquet.

Lin Han glanced over and saw several middle-aged men sitting in their seats with their rather wealthy-looking wives.

Lin Han was somewhat flattered.

"Senior, we can't just sit here, can we?"

"Sit down when I tell you to," Yan Yuli said unhappily.

“I told my mother that you are the biggest contributor to my college entrance exam. Without your guidance, I definitely wouldn’t have achieved this result. My mother agreed.”

"What about him?" Lin Han glanced at Xu Hui.

“He…” Yan Yuli was speechless.

Xu Hui noticed this and his eyes widened.

Yan Yuli looked troubled and said to Xu Hui,

“Hey, Hui, do you see that table I’m pointing to? It’s on the right. You sit there with the kids.”

Xu Hui was on the verge of tears.

He stood up from his chair in grief and indignation. Lin Han didn't know what to say, so she could only offer quiet words of comfort.

"It's okay, eating with the kids will reduce the pressure."

To be honest, this is also good for Xu Hui. He was extremely nervous from the moment he entered the room and really couldn't handle big occasions.

Actually, Lin Han also really wanted to sit at the same table with the kids, so he wouldn't have to deal with other people, could have a comfortable meal, and feel refreshed afterward.

Unfortunately, given Yan Yuli's personality, she definitely wouldn't let me go.

"You fucking deserve to die!" Xu Hui said, throwing out his last words before walking in the direction Yan Yuli pointed.

"Don't bully the child," Lin Han instructed.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Han sat down in the seat next to Yan Yuli.

After a while, the true host of the banquet walked over here!

When Yan Qing was about four or five meters away, a man rushed out and flattered her.

"Miss Yan's college admission banquet, all the top figures in Sichuan will be celebrating for you!"