I'm an antique shop owner, so it's reasonable for me to know some magic

Chapter 392: Encounter by Chance, a Sudden Banquet
Su Fan had heard of the bond between Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick, but he never thought that he would become one of them one day.

It’s also my fault that I didn’t look up the relevant information carefully before coming here.

At that time, he just regarded the trip to London as an urgent business trip before the New Year and did not have the leisure time to travel around.

"Then let's go somewhere else."

Just when Su Fan was thinking about whether to take Theresa directly into the air and overlook London.

Theresa beside him said this and pulled him in another direction.

She did not feel any regret for missing the attractions and wasting time. Instead, she felt quite relieved.

It turns out that he can also remember things wrong.

As far as she could remember, the young man beside her had never failed and could handle any situation with ease.

You can make the right choice without hesitation at critical moments.

As long as he is there, even the most dangerous places are nothing to be afraid of.

But a sense of distance also comes with it.

It is so perfect that he seems like the protagonist in a heroic tale, so far away from the crowd that it seems as if he would return to the world in the book if he was not paying attention.

Today was the first time Theresa saw embarrassment on that calm face.

Just as Theresa was thinking this in her heart, a voice came from not far away.

"Isn't this Miss Theresa?!"

There was a lot of surprise in his voice, as if he had met an old friend whom he hadn't seen for many years.

The two turned their heads and saw a tall and fat man not far away.

"You are……"

Theresa was confused for a moment and couldn't remember where she had met the other person before.

"It was Chief Piero, the police chief, whom I met the night before."

Su Fan's voice came at the right time.

"Director Piero, what a coincidence."

Theresa quickly called out the other person's name, gave a fake business smile, and took a look at the other person's outfit without leaving a trace.

Different from the professional attire he wore last time, Piero was wearing a very formal-looking suit this time. Not only that, there was a beautiful and charming woman standing next to him.

"Are you going to the party?"

"To be honest, it is true."

Piero's face was ruddy and he looked very happy.

It turns out that what happened in the suburbs last time didn't cause much damage.

The early evacuation of Albert and others in the police station saved the lives of countless people at that time.

Although this was all spontaneous action on the part of the former, Piero merely nodded in agreement.

But as we all know, the blame belongs to the subordinates and the credit goes to the leaders.

Under deliberate packaging, the credit for the evacuation operation fell on Piero.

In addition, we arrived at the scene of the incident in a timely manner and responded quickly.

Not only did he not suffer accountability from the higher authorities, but he was commended instead and regarded as an excellent case and role model within the London police system.

After all these operations, the previously obscure career path immediately became a smooth road full of flowers.

The contrast was so shocking that he felt a little dizzy.

"This is life."

Piero couldn't help but sigh.

This time he brought his wife to attend the banquet hosted by his boss.

The boss who had just been yelling at me on the phone and threatening to fire me had a 180-degree change in attitude in less than 48 hours.

He asked in a friendly manner whether he wanted to attend this dinner party attended by celebrities.

Piero would naturally not miss such a good opportunity to expand his network, so he immediately put on his best suit, brought his wife, and came here.

Seeing the other person's flushed face, Su Fan felt amused.

It seems that this old man who is good at changing his face has turned a disaster into a blessing, so he has developed an invisible liking for him and Theresa.

"Perhaps it is fate that we meet here... What plans do you two have for the future?"

Piero suddenly had an idea.

"Would you be so kind as to go with us to the banquet?"

Upon hearing this, Su Fan revealed an intriguing and subtle smile.

Well said.

There was nothing wrong with attending the banquet, but if they were brought in by Piero, the others would assume that the two of them had a close relationship with the former.

The identities of Su Fan and Theresa are no secret, and anyone interested can find out with a little investigation.

By then, perhaps without your knowledge, the person in front of you may be borrowing your name and taking advantage of the power of another.

If someone asks you about it and you say something ambiguous, the other person will automatically come up with a series of hidden factors.

Theresa, who was standing next to Su Fan, had already started thinking about how to politely and tactfully reject the other party.

She didn't expect so many twists and turns, but she felt that there was no need to get too involved with people she was not familiar with.

I guess the people around me also have the same idea.

"Since it's a dinner party, there should be upper and lower stages, right?"

Su Fan's sudden question made Piero stunned.

Although he didn't know why the assistant was so familiar with the procedures of the banquet, he still answered honestly.

"Yes, the first half was in a restaurant on a high floor of a nearby building."

“How’s the view?”

"This... should be good."

Piero hesitated.

He himself had never been there, but since it was on a high floor, the view must be pretty good.

"Well, let's go."

Theresa was surprised, but Piero on the opposite side was extremely happy.

"Great, our car is not far away...please follow me."

He strode forward happily, and the woman who was holding his arm smiled apologetically, as if she was apologizing for her husband's gaffe.

Before getting in the car, Theresa came forward and asked Su Fan.

"Why did you suddenly agree?"

“It just makes up for the view of the non-existent sky garden.”

Su Fan answered and looked up at the sky.

The daylight hours in winter are already short, and it is only around four or five in the afternoon, but the sunlight is already gradually fading.

"It will be blues time soon, so we should hurry up, right?"

While walking just now, Su Fan suddenly realized that in this place where reservations are required everywhere, even if the Sky Garden really exists, they cannot enter it.

When something is right in front of you, you naturally have to cherish it.

"We can wait until next time..."

"When life is good, you should enjoy it to the fullest...Opportunities are not always available."

Su Fan himself couldn't tell when he would come back to Britain. The future was far away, so the best thing to do was to seize the present.

Of course, there are other reasons as well.

The two didn't talk for long and soon got into Piero's car.

Su Fan took a quick look at the brand and furnishings of the car and knew it was rented.

Like the respectable old man in Beijing, London gentlemen also rent cars to show off.

In the enclosed space, Theresa naturally did not whisper with Su Fan as she did before, but just smiled politely.

"Let me introduce you two. This is my wife, Chloe."

In the car, Piero finally had time to introduce his wife to Sufan and Theresa.

"Come to think of it, we still don't know your name, Mr. Assistant."

"Just call me Su Fan."

Su Fan got into the car, still maintaining his talkative assistant persona as they met last time, and chatted with Piero about all sorts of things.

"Your names don't sound like they are from Britain."

"How did Mr. Su find out?"

"The name, of course."

Neither Piero nor Chloe sound like British names.

"My wife and I's parents are the first generation of immigrants who came here from France to settle down."

"I came to London for work, and after a while I decided to stay here."

Su Fan nodded slightly upon hearing this and understood the origin of his smooth character.

There is regional discrimination in different parts of the same country, not to mention the descendants of immigrants from foreign countries.

Britain is not as open as America, and the fact that Piero could enter the police system is a reflection of his ability.

"If you two have any questions about the banquet, feel free to ask. I will answer them all I know."

After hearing what Piero said, Theresa finally spoke.

"After all, this banquet was a spur-of-the-moment decision. Su and I don't have an invitation, so won't we be stopped?"

"Please rest assured that an invited guest can bring two or three escorts. It is not a big deal if there are two more."

Piero smiled and waved his hand to indicate that it was no problem.

"Isn't it generally true that you can only bring one female or one male companion?"

Theresa asked with curiosity on her face.

Court etiquette is also recorded in Vatican books, and there are special courses in monasteries.

Modern banquets are derived from the former, and the rules are basically the same. In addition, banquets for high-ranking people generally always limit the number of people, otherwise how can the status of the participating members be highlighted?

"That was true originally, but you know, since that kind of thing has happened so frequently, everyone is scared."

"In order to ensure their own safety and prevent themselves from being persecuted by evil without knowing it, most politicians and wealthy people now bring special personnel with them when they go out."

Special bodyguard?

I see. The female president’s personal bodyguard, right?
After hearing the explanation, Su Fan immediately thought of the soldier son-in-law who served as the personal bodyguard for the beautiful CEO in the novel.

But ideals are beautiful and reality is cruel. Most people in high positions have some unknown hobbies and quirks.

Don’t be fooled by the fact that there are so many people on the Internet shouting that they want to be with rich women. When the time comes, the other party will take out steel wool and run away faster than the other.

"So we are the bodyguards you hired?"

"of course not."

Faced with Su Fan's half-joking inquiry, Piero quickly denied it.

"Mr. Su and Miss Theresa are both important friends of mine. How can it be an employment relationship?"

Su Fan did not rush to distance himself from these words, which were obviously an attempt to get close to him. He just smiled knowingly.

At this moment, Piero suddenly clicked his tongue and turned to ask the driver in the front seat.

"Why so slow?"

"I don't know. It seems that there are environmentalists holding a protest rally on the main road ahead."

"Damn it, the rail transit workers went on strike a while ago, and recently there have been protests. Can't they just keep quiet for a few days?"

Piero complained, looking like he had a terrible headache.

Su Fan on the side saw this and sighed that the British government is getting worse with each term.

Back then, the “Iron Lady” could use cavalry to charge at demonstrators and defeat the enemy.

Today’s government can only watch all this happen and dare not say a word.

How can you, Piero, the police chief, not follow the example of your predecessors?
"Should we get off the bus and walk?"

Piero naturally had no idea what was going on in Su Fan's mind, he just looked at the time on his watch anxiously.

"No, sir, they have already begun to disperse."

Sure enough, as the crowd in front of the car quickly dispersed, traffic returned to normal.

Finally, the car drove normally to the building's parking lot, and the four people took the elevator directly to the top floor.

"Mr. Piero, and the three accompanying you, right?"

The waiter at the door took the invitation, took a look at it, and gave a formal smile.

"There's still some time before the banquet starts. Don't worry, please come in."

The group walked into the main restaurant, where everyone was chatting casually and leisurely, holding wine glasses in their hands.

There was no sign of tension or urgency on their faces. They looked relaxed and at ease, without any of the urgency on the faces of the pedestrians on the street outside.

Theresa suddenly realized that those gathered here were the ones who truly had the final say in this city.

They were familiar with each other and had attended such banquets more than once, so they were at ease.

In comparison, Piero, who had just arrived, although he was of sturdy build, exuded nervousness and uneasiness.

In fact, it's not just Piero, but also Theresa.

It wasn't long from the door to the banquet hall, but the three of them slowed down almost subconsciously.

Only Su Fan maintained his own pace of movement. He went from being half a body length behind Piero to becoming the leader of the group.

Theresa followed Su Fan and felt as if she was infected by his calm demeanor and gradually calmed down.

Mr. and Mrs. Piero did this subconsciously, not realizing that in this short period of time, their identities had been swapped with Su Fan's.

Su Fan didn't pay much attention to the changes in the people beside him.

His eyes swept over the people attending the banquet.

Such a naked observation immediately attracted a lot of people's attention.

In the hall, some people emitted weak energy fluctuations, and they all turned their heads to look in Su Fan's direction.

However, the latter's gaze did not linger at all, and he only gave each one a quick glance.

This is true for both extraordinary people and ordinary people.

Those who had been paying attention to Su Fan's gaze before no longer minded after seeing this.

They originally thought that another powerful character had arrived, but the other party couldn't even distinguish between ordinary people and extraordinary people, so there was no need to pay attention to him at all.

Is this another person who is trying to be mysterious and cheat his way in?
Someone sneered and raised his glass to drink.

However, they don’t know that in the eyes of someone, these so-called extraordinary people are almost no different from ordinary people.

What he really wanted to search for was something hidden here that could arouse his interest.

(End of this chapter)