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

162. The Focus of the Dining Table

The newcomer was a man who looked to be in his early twenties, dressed in a crisp white suit, and appeared quite respectable.

"This thousand-year-old ginseng is priceless; please accept it, Chairman."

As the man spoke, he presented a brown box with both hands.

"Young Master Xia is very kind."

Yan Qing gave a forced smile and gestured for his assistant to accept the box.

At today's banquet, there are quite a few young men like Xia, mostly sons of the group's board members.

She brought her son to Yan Yuli's college entrance celebration banquet and deliberately arranged for the child to perform in front of Yan Qing; her purpose remains unknown.

In fact, after Yan Yuli came of age, there were quite a few prestigious families who coveted her.

Although Chestnut Agency is notoriously strict with Yan Yuli's social interactions, no matter how tightly they manage, their daughter will eventually get married, right?

It's always good to build good relationships early on.

As for the rumors about Yan Yuli and Ju Zi Jiang that caused a stir online some time ago, these prying eyes paid even less attention to them.

Anyone in the industry knows that without Yan Qing's approval, Yan Yuli can't even date, let alone get married!

Since Yan Yuli is aloof and difficult to get along with, it's better to curry favor with Yan Qing, since Yan Yuli's opinion doesn't really matter anyway.

While Lin Han was still in a daze, Yan Qing had already walked to the table without anyone noticing.

Is Aunt Yan also sitting at this table?

Lin Han felt a pang of anxiety upon realizing this.

Why didn't I think of this before?

Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. If Yan's mother doesn't sit with Yan Yuli, who else can she sit with? Xu Hui?

After Yan Qing walked over, everyone at the table stood up immediately, including Yan Yuli.

Lin Han was stunned for a moment, then slowly stood up as well. He didn't understand why he had to stand as punishment just to eat a meal.

This obviously slow reaction naturally caught Yan Qing's attention.

However, Yan Qing's eyes, which revealed no emotion, merely glanced at Lin Han before quickly looking away.

"Please sit down," Yan Qing said with a smile.

Despite no change in expression, the woman maintained a smile throughout.

However, an unnamed oppressive aura lingered over the table.

In terms of being good at hiding her emotions, this woman is exactly the same as Yan Yuli.

Yan Qing sat down directly opposite Lin Han, and everyone else sat down again.

Soon, all the dishes were served one after another.

After a long period of feeling lost and confused, Lin Han finally found something to do.

Lin Han's plan was simple: to get a meal discreetly and leave no impression on anyone would be a win.

Although it's a five-star restaurant, the dishes are made with rather simple ingredients.

Steak, roast chicken, rib soup, and other things that are commonly enjoyed at home.

The food made in a restaurant like this must taste better than what you can make at home.

With that thought in mind, Lin Han began to eat.

Worried about not having enough to eat, Lin Han first scooped out a bowl of what looked like a simple bowl of fried rice.

"Yu Li".

At this moment, Yan Qing's call made Yan Yuli's body tremble violently, and the chopsticks in her hand came to an abrupt stop.

"Aren't you going to introduce your friends to these uncles?"

As soon as he said this, all eyes at the table turned to Lin Han.

Lin Han, who was eating, suddenly froze, his chopsticks hovering in the air.

"Okay mother."

Yan Yuli said calmly.

He then put down his chopsticks and began his introduction.

"His name is Lin Han. He's a junior from the same school as me and he also took the college entrance exam this year."

Everyone wore expressions of "I knew it" on their faces. The two were about the same age and seemed to be classmates.

"I was able to get into the top 100 electrical engineering schools this time thanks to Lin Han's tutoring. I am very grateful to him for that."

Hearing Yan Yuli introduce herself so formally for the first time, Lin Han felt a little embarrassed, and his movements as he ate his rice became much smaller.

"So, Xiaolin, which university did you get into?" a middle-aged man sitting on the right asked kindly.

Lin Han swallowed the fried rice in his mouth and said,

"Baijing University."

Upon hearing this, everyone at the table looked surprised.

"Wow, a top student from Beijing University!"

"Xiao Li is so lucky to have such a friend who can help her with her studies."

"No wonder, I felt that this child had an extraordinary aura when he came in!"

The tense atmosphere suddenly became much more cheerful.

A middle-aged woman sitting at the opposite table asked.

"Xiaolin, could you tutor my youngest daughter? She'll be a high school freshman next semester."

"Of course, as long as the money is in place," Lin Han said with a smile.

Upon hearing that there was money to be made, Lin Han became more confident in his speech.

Yan Yuli, standing nearby, nudged Lin Han with her elbow in exasperation, but Lin Han ignored her.

"Haha, okay, I'll contact you through Xiaoli when I need to," the middle-aged woman said with a smile.

"Speaking of which, my good-for-nothing son didn't even get into university..."

Once the conversation started, everyone began chatting.

Seeing that there was nothing for him to do, Lin Han continued to eat his rice faster.

"That's not enough."

As a calm voice rang out, the crowd's voices gradually subsided, and they looked at the speaker with confusion.

Yan Qing stared at her daughter and said, "Haven't you finished introducing yourself yet?"

Lin Han looked at Yan Yuli with some confusion.

Yan Yuli lowered her head, took a deep breath, and said to everyone,

"My junior classmate, Lin Han, is also a signed artist under Bubble Media. He has released several works and his stage name is Orange Jam."

After Yan Yuli finished speaking, the people at the table were no longer amazed, but staring at her blankly.

Then, their gaze turned to Lin Han.

Lin Han, who had been focused on eating, had to put down his chopsticks at this moment.

"You're the Orange Jam who became a top celebrity in the entertainment industry in just four months?" the middle-aged woman asked incredulously.

"My God, I can't recognize him at all!" another person exclaimed in shock.

"Orange Marmalade, I really admire your talent!"

"No wonder I felt his face was full of artistic talent when he first came in..."

As people working in the industry, our feelings for Orange Jam go far beyond mere admiration and affection.

Their debut concert attracted 40,000 attendees, and their first album became a top hit in the Chinese music scene. They continued to release a new song on average every two weeks afterward.

Which company wouldn't be envious of such a business miracle?!

This is a god-tier card that everyone would desperately want to obtain from the gacha pool, regardless of the cost!

As everyone once again began discussing Lin Han.

Yan Yuli's gaze never left her mother.

She gritted her teeth, a bad feeling creeping into her heart.

She didn't understand why her mother deliberately pulled Lin Han onto the table, making her the center of attention.

164. The dagger is revealed when the map is unrolled.

Yan Yuli looked at Lin Han again.

Lin Han, who had become the center of attention, went from eating recklessly to eating cautiously...

Does this guy only have a brain for eating?

In fact, although the atmosphere at the dinner table was strange from beginning to end, and although the powerful aura emanating from Yan's mother across from him made Lin Han tremble, the atmosphere at the dinner table was strange.

However, Lin Han didn't feel much pressure.

Although his identity had been completely exposed, there was no way he'd be surrounded by fanatical fans at this table. So what if they knew? It wouldn't affect Lin Han's meal. For now, he could still try to keep a low profile by remaining silent.

Yan Yuli, on the other hand, always seemed to have something on her mind.

"correct."

The middle-aged man standing nearby said,

"Xiao Li got into Bai Dian, and Xiao Lin got into Bai Da. Won't they be able to look after each other in Bai Jing?"

“Yes, it’s so nice to have a friend like that. Xiaoli doesn’t have to worry about not being able to adapt to the environment in Beijing alone,” another woman said with relief.

"Minister Wang, Madam Xue, you are overthinking this matter."

Yan Qing interrupted their conversation.

"Yu Li's studio has been reorganized under Luo Xi's arrangement these past few days. It will be rebuilt in Beijing, which will make Yu Li's work more convenient in the future."

Upon hearing this, the others at the table nodded in agreement, their faces showing expressions of approval. However, the way they looked at Yan Yuli held a rather meaningful undertone.

The chairman's control over Yan Yuli was no secret among the company's senior management.

Yan Yuli hasn't officially enrolled yet; she only received her admission notice this morning.

The chairman had already started arranging the relocation of the studio.

It's likely that after Yan Yuli goes to Baijing, she will face 24-hour surveillance from the studio, and her work will not be neglected just because she is in college.

Everyone drank tea and ate food without making a sound.

Regarding this matter, most people just watch from the sidelines. Although they sometimes wonder whether Yan Yuli is the chairman's biological daughter, no one would ever express their true thoughts.

On the surface, Yan Yuli's matter is a matter for Pear Firm, but in reality, it is entirely the chairman's family affair.

As long as the company continuously strives to secure benefits for its shareholders, no one will question it.

Judging from Yan Qing's words and the meaningful reactions of everyone, Lin Han had probably already figured out what rebuilding the studio meant.

He looked at Yan Yuli.

At this moment, the girl remained silent, her head bowed, her face gloomy, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

However, Lin Han, who was sitting next to her, could clearly feel Yan Yuli's body trembling slightly.

No one spoke up for her, and she had no right to fight back.

Yan Qing is not only her mother, but also the chairman of Chestnut Studio.

If Yan Yuli shows any dissent against her mother's actions, she will be subjected to unimaginable punishment!

"By the way, speaking of which."