Playing the male antagonist in a melodramatic novel is fine for a bit of fun.

Wang Yan: ?

At this moment, Wang Yan was somewhat stunned; things shouldn't have unfolded this way.

Despite being momentarily stunned, Wang Yan still realized the problem.

That is, even though Chen Zhou is an adopted son, in Tong Xiao's heart, Chen Zhou's status will not change in any way.

Therefore, mentioning his adopted son in front of Tong Xiao on this day certainly seemed like he was trying to sow discord between them.

This scene also caught the attention of many people.

Their attendance at the banquet was not only due to the Chen family's status in Shanghai, but also because they wanted to get to know the Chen family's new young master, who had not yet been groomed.

Furthermore, it is also necessary to ascertain the Chen family's attitude towards Chen Zhou.

Therefore, none of them have mentioned the word "adopted son" to Chen Mu and Tong Xiao so far, unless the Chen family has expressed a clear attitude.

Wang Yan, the daughter of the Wang family from Kyoto, had already helped them understand the Chen family's attitude.

Not far away, Liu Ruyan and Wenrou breathed a sigh of relief.

They had been keeping an eye on Tong Xiao, so they realized that Tong Xiao was actually very interested in Wang Yan.

However, Wang Yan offended Tong Xiao with her very first words, making it much more difficult for her to get to know her senior/A Zhou.

Just as Wang Yan was about to reply, a young voice rang out: "Madam Chen, this beautiful young lady was merely stating the truth. Why are you so angry?"

Everyone immediately turned their attention to the newcomer and found that the speaker was a young man wearing Hanfu, carrying a chess set on his back, and with a red gourd hanging from his waist.

Wang Yan quickly said, "Madam Chen, that's not what I meant."

"I've only heard about Chen Zhou's excellence, so I wanted to get to know him."

"Also, I don't know this person."

Wang Yan spoke three sentences in quick succession, as if afraid Tong Xiao would think that this Hanfu-wearing idiot was someone she had brought to cause trouble.

The young man in Hanfu frowned slightly, then relaxed: "Beautiful lady, I'm speaking up for you. This kind of thing would hurt my chivalrous heart."

At this moment, Tong Xiao's expression turned serious, and she asked, "Whose junior is this?"

No one without an invitation will be allowed to enter this banquet.

Those who were able to enter were either people who had obtained invitations from the Chen family themselves, or people who had obtained invitations from these people.

Tong Xiao guessed that this young man belonged to the second type.

Of course, on this joyous day, she didn't want to be too concerned about such things, so she simply went to his elders.

Soon, a well-dressed, bald man wearing a monocle came out.

With an apologetic smile, he bowed humbly: "Madam Chen, I'm sorry, my little brother here is a bit outspoken. I hope you won't mind."

As he spoke, the bald man tried to pull the young man away.

"President Gu, I haven't done anything wrong, you don't need to be so humble." The young man, however, was unmoved and unwilling to leave.

The bald man, known as Chairman Gu, immediately changed his expression. He leaned closer to the young man and said, "Brother Liu Zhan, neither the Chen family nor the Wang family are people that a small antique shop owner like me can afford to offend."

Liu Zhan didn't speak, but looked at Tong Xiao, who was barely able to contain her anger.

"Those who are rich but heartless are already facing great calamity."

Upon hearing this, Chairman Gu immediately turned pale.

The Chen family has truly been offended by Liu Zhan this time.

Although Liu Zhan was an extraordinary person, I was not.

He might escape the Chen family's punishment, but he himself cannot escape it!

It's over, it's over.

Chen Ya had already arrived with a team of security guards and said calmly, "Throw them out."

Upon receiving the order, the security guards immediately took action and attacked Liu Zhan.

A flicker of disdain crossed Liu Zhan's eyes. He then took the red gourd, uncorked it, and winked at Wang Yan: "Beautiful lady, I'll stand up for you right now!"

Wang Yan was completely numb. Where did this lunatic come from?

But at this moment, Wang Yan came up with a way to prove that she had no relationship with Liu Zhan.

She kicked Liu Zhan in the chest, sending him flying.

Liu Zhan stood up, blood trickling from his mouth, and looked at Wang Yan with a mixture of surprise and anger: "I'm standing up for you, what are you doing?"

Wang Yan was also somewhat surprised. Although she was not a Ming Jin martial artist, she was very close.

This Liu Zhan is clearly an ordinary person; I didn't even knock him unconscious with that kick.

Looking at Wang Yan's "unrepentant" expression, Liu Zhan shook his head and said, "Forget it, I misjudged you. You are also a heartless rich person."

As he spoke, Liu Zhan pointed the gourd out, following Wang Yan's command: "Out!"

Then, he pointed at the six security guards approaching him and shouted, "Get out!"

Finally, he pointed at Tong Xiao and said, "Go!"

In an instant, Wang Yan felt a chilling aura fixating on her.

The six security guards felt a sudden chill, but they just assumed it was from the air conditioning blowing on them.

As for Tong Xiao, there was no reaction whatsoever.

Liu Zhan looked at the group smugly and said, "Heaven will teach you people who are rich but heartless and aid the wicked a lesson."

As Liu Zhan finished speaking, Wang Yan felt a sharp pain in her abdomen, as if she had been struck by something.

Six security guards were lying on the ground in a short period of time.

As for Tong Xiao, flames suddenly rose up in front of her.

What was being burned by the flames was clearly a human figure.

After letting out a mournful cry, it vanished into thin air in the blink of an eye.

Instantly, Liu Zhan's smile vanished.

He frowned at Tong Xiao, then held out his hand: "Hand over the protective charms you possess!"

Since obtaining the Night Emperor System, even though the system can exchange for treasures and absorb ghosts, he has always been very cautious because ghosts can only scare ordinary people.

Until one night, Tu Ming, who had made a mark, died.

According to the Night Emperor System's evaluation, Tu Ming's proportion in this world is higher than that of most people, so his strength will be relatively strong after he becomes a ghost.

Therefore, Liu Zhan immediately activated the Avici Hell to capture Tu Ming.

Anyone who has been marked will be collected no matter where they are upon death.

Because of Tu Ming's ghost, he successfully acquired four more powerful ghosts during this period.

Using his ability to control ghosts, Liu Zhan got to know Chairman Gu and had him bring him to this family reunion banquet.

The purpose, of course, is to tag more people.

With a powerful ghost, he can snowball and truly become the Night Emperor.

Unexpectedly, the talisman that was originally only available in the system's exchange list ended up in the possession of an ordinary noblewoman.

How could she be worthy of such a treasure?

You yourself are the one destined to possess the amulet!