CHAPTER 42: CHAPTER 42: LOOKED DOWN UPON BY A SNAKE SPIRIT FACE

"What did you say, you want me to personally invite her back? Su Jinjin said that to you?"

Madam Su was furious, slamming the table with a loud bang.

The members of the Su Family present were all astonished.

With Madam Su’s status in the family, she was second only to the head, much like Empress Dowager Cixi; her word was law in the Su Family.

No one in the Su Family had ever dared to offend her authority.

Ordering Su Jinjin to leave the Su Family was just a matter of her saying so.

Since when was it a junior’s turn to ride over her? Forcing Madam Su to personally invite Su Jinjin was simply preposterous!

No wonder Madam Su was so outraged; Su Jinjin was challenging her authority!

Uncle Cai wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, "This was Lin Fan’s idea, but the third young lady didn’t object."

Madam Su’s face was icy as she looked at Zheng Xue’e, "Look at the daughter you raised!"

Zheng Xue’e dared not say anything, but a trace of smugness flashed in her eyes. Jinjin was someone Mr. Lin favored; given Jinjin’s current status, why shouldn’t this old hag have to personally invite her?

The Su Family members who envied, resented, and hated Su Jinjin seized the chance to attack.

"Su Jinjin is too arrogant, showing no respect for her elders. Such a person should be expelled from the Su Family!"

"Who does she think she is, asking Grandma to fetch her? Why doesn’t she just ascend to the heavens!"

"If Su Jinjin is already being excessive, who knows what she might do in the future? Such a person cannot stay!"

Amongst a chorus of criticisms, Madam Su remained silent.

Once everyone quieted down, Madam Su suddenly asked, "Where is Su Jinjin now?"

Uncle Cai replied, "They’re shopping at Yida Mall. They’ll be gone before dark, wait for no one. Madam, if you don’t personally fetch her, she might not meet Mr. Lin."

Uncle Cai wiped away the sweat again, feeling that Su Jinjin was overly arrogant, even though he was just delivering the message.

To be precise, it was Lin Fan who was overly arrogant, as it was all his idea.

Madam Su was taken aback; Su Jinjin must meet Mr. Lin. The Su Family still relied on Mr. Lin, and if Su Jinjin offended Mr. Lin, it would be bad news.

"Fine, I’ll go!" Madam Su gritted her teeth and said.

What?

Madam Su actually decided to invite Su Jinjin herself!

This was unimaginable. No junior in the Su Family had ever received such a privilege, nor dared to have such a privilege!

The Su Family members were speechless with shock, leaving the room utterly silent.

Zheng Xue’e’s eyes flashed with a cold smile, knowing this old hag would compromise, unless she didn’t care about the Su Family’s future.

Madam Su, of course, wasn’t compromising to Su Jinjin but to Mr. Lin!

Now, aligning with Mr. Lin was the only chance for the Su Family to change their fate. Madam Su, if she wasn’t foolish, had no reason to let it pass.

Meanwhile.

Lin Fan continued shopping at Yida Mall with the two girls.

After learning about Mr. Lin’s invitation, Su Jinjin couldn’t calm down for a long time.

Yunding Manor, Mr. Lin, this mysterious billionaire, why invite her as a guest?

But regardless of the reason, Mr. Lin’s move undoubtedly rescued her from her current predicament.

She wouldn’t have to marry Li Jianxing, nor would Grandma drive her out of the Su Family. Instead, her status in the Su Family skyrocketed; her Grandma had to invite her back, even personally.

Su Jinjin asked Lin Fan, "Lin Fan, should I accept the invitation?"

Lin Fan smiled, "With Mr. Lin’s status, he probably wouldn’t do anything to you. Why not meet him?"

Su Jinjin said, "Um... could you come with me?"

As a girl, she couldn’t fully reassure herself. Mr. Lin was a super rich man, and if he had any nefarious intentions, she wouldn’t be able to handle it alone.

Lin Fan found it amusing and replied straightforwardly, "Sure, I’ll go with you."

With Lin Fan agreeing to accompany her, Su Jinjin finally felt relieved.

Lin Fan said, "Looks like you won’t need to buy new clothes; you can go home soon."

Honestly, he wished Su Jinjin could stay at his place for a few more days, even indefinitely.

But to help her out of her troubles, it didn’t matter.

Lin Fan didn’t fully understand why he was helping Su Jinjin; maybe even though she was no longer his girlfriend, she still held an important place in his heart.

Instead of shopping for clothes, they started having fun in the mall.

The entertainment facilities here were quite ample—karaoke, arcades, claw machines... and girls could spend half a day just at the claw machines.

Su Jinjin and Lin Shanshan were happily competing to grab plush toys, laughing and talking, as if they had become good sisters.

Lin Fan stood at the entrance of the claw machine shop, watching the two girls with satisfaction. He brought them here to make them happy, and if they were happy, that was enough.

Su Jinjin called out, "Lin Fan, come play with us."

Lin Fan said, "No thanks, I’m afraid that once I join, you’ll lose and start crying."

Su Jinjin giggled, "You’re bragging, I don’t believe you, just come over!"

Lin Shanshan added, "Brother, come help me, I can’t compete with Sister Jinjin."

Lin Fan was about to go over when a heavily made-up coquettish woman, arm in arm with a middle-aged wealthy man, happened to walk by.

The makeup on the woman’s face was as thick as a wall, a typical snake-faced girl.

The middle-aged wealthy man’s hand was wrapped around the snake-face girl’s waist, constantly moving towards her bottom.

Attracted by the commotion, the snake-faced girl glanced at the claw shop and sneered, "Cheap amusement for poor people, look at them, poor people enjoying their poverty."

The middle-aged wealthy man gave Lin Fan a disdainful look; this guy was dressed in cheap clothes, clearly a poor man, although the two girls with him were quite pretty.

"Honey, if you want a plush toy, I’ll buy you a whole carful," the middle-aged wealthy man said with a sly smile, squeezing the snake face girl’s behind.

The snake-face girl acted coyly, "I don’t want these cheap plush toys. I’ve recently taken a liking to an L.V bag. It’s not expensive, just 30,000 yuan."

The middle-aged wealthy man gave a lecherous smile, "No problem, as long as you make me happy, you know what I mean..."

The snake-face girl understood perfectly, but pretended to be shy, "President Luo, you’re so naughty..."

With that, the two of them walked off with flirtatious laughter.

Lin Fan felt a bit speechless; there were really many gold-diggers who despised the poor and loved the rich. Even at a claw machine, he encountered one. He really couldn’t understand how these women, who traded their bodies to please rich men for some cash, had the gall to look down on others.

Fortunately, Lin Shanshan and Su Jinjin were absorbed in grabbing toys and hadn’t noticed the snake-face girl, sparing them an instance of mental pollution.

"Brother, why are you still not coming?" Lin Shanshan urged.

Lin Fan said, "I’m a little thirsty, I’ll go get a drink first, then I’ll play with you guys. Do you want a drink?"

Lin Shanshan: "I want bubble tea!"

Su Jinjin: "Just bring me a bottle of mineral water."

Lin Fan then walked out and headed to the convenience store on the mall’s first floor.

As he was entering the store, a man came face-to-face with him. They looked at each other, stunned, recognizing one another.

"Lin Fan!" the man said joyfully.

Lin Fan was also delighted, "Li Xiaoming!"

This man was his high school classmate Li Xiaoming; they had a good relationship in high school. What a coincidence, they hadn’t seen each other for years and they were meeting here now.

Li Xiaoming pulled Lin Fan aside for small talk, "Lin Fan, do you remember what we said in high school? That we’d find pretty girlfriends in the future. You’re getting more handsome; you must have a girlfriend, right?"

Lin Fan shook his head, "No girlfriend."

Li Xiaoming laughed, "Then you’re behind. I’ve already found one. Let me show you a picture."

It was clear Li Xiaoming really liked this girlfriend; he bragged about her to everyone he met.

Pulling out his phone, Li Xiaoming opened the photo album and zoomed in on a picture to show Lin Fan, "Isn’t she pretty?"

Lin Fan looked at the photo and was stunned, wasn’t this the snake-faced girl from earlier!

Seeing Li Xiaoming’s blissful smile, Lin Fan felt a bit sympathetic, "Brother, do you know where your girlfriend is now?"

Li Xiaoming said, "Hmm, she said she went to get her hair done."