After the divorce, he took care of his child and sold fried rice; his ex-wife was filled with regret

"Who told you to take that thing!"

"Brother Lin, isn't it easy for you to lend a hand?"

Qin Lang chuckled and pointed to the big shots around him who had just finished eating peony pastries and were still stealing glances at Lin Fan with fanatical eyes:

"Brother Lin! Are you out of your mind?! You're Master Lin, the esteemed leader of all! Which of these big bosses here isn't so rich they only have money left?"

"You yourself, and your divine skills, are the greatest and most priceless treasures of the entire event today!"

"Why don't we just add our own item to the auction instead of bidding on other people's stuff?"

"Brother Lin, the rules at your Lin Family Shop are so strict now! Daily limits, no extra orders, and you have to queue like crazy at the door!"

"Look at these big bosses! They're always chauffeured around, and they clear out the place before they even go to eat. Making them stand in line for two or three hours in the scorching sun is worse than killing them!"

At this point, Zhao Tianyi instantly realized what was happening, slapped his thigh hard, and his voice trembled with excitement:

"That's right! Master Lin! We can auction off the 'privileges' in your shop!"

"Just produce a 'membership card' for auction! The privileges don't need to be many, just one: skip the line! Eat directly upon entering!"

"The time limit is set at...one month! A one-month no-queue privilege card! Do you believe these gourmets would fight tooth and nail for this card?!"

Lin Fan was taken aback by Qin Lang and Zhao Tianyi's suggestion.

Skip-the-line privileges at auction houses?

Lin Fan frowned slightly, looking at the dazzling and valuable items on the stage, and said hesitantly:

"Qin Lang, this is Jiangcheng's top charity gala. Everyone's taking pictures of priceless antique jewelry. Is it a bit too frivolous for me to pull out a skip-the-line pass to join the final act?"

"Even if we do bid, how much money can we make from a single skip-the-line pass? What if it turns out to be a flop and we don't raise any funds, making us a laughing stock?"

"Oh my god, Brother Lin! You really have no idea how much you mean to these big shots!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Lang immediately became anxious, waving his hands repeatedly and saying excitedly in a low voice:

"Child's play? Not at all! Brother Lin, your skills are truly divine, nourishing the very core of your being! They tasted the pastries just now themselves, and the effects were immediate!"

"Trust me! These big bosses have no shortage of money, but what they lack most, and what they value most, is their own health!"

Qin Lang pointed to the big shots around him who were staring expectantly at them, his tone utterly certain:

"In their eyes, what are those broken porcelain pieces and tattered paintings and calligraphy compared to their own lives? This privilege card, which allows them to enjoy this divine delicacy every day for a whole month without any hindrance, is definitely worth ten thousand times more than those antiques!"

"Brother Lin, you can rest assured! With your skills, it's absolutely worth the price, and it might even exceed your expectations!"

Zhao Tianyi nodded frantically beside him, echoing:

"Yeah, Brother Lin, Young Master Qin is absolutely right! This is definitely a promising opportunity!"

Hearing the two make such a solemn promise, Lin Fan pondered for a moment.

This is indeed a brilliant idea. It allows us to raise funds for children with leukemia without having to use our own meager cash reserves.

Thinking of this, Lin Fan smiled helplessly:

"Alright, since you're so confident, let's do as you say."

"Alright! Just you wait and see, Brother Lin!"

Like a chief eunuch who had received an imperial decree, Qin Lang excitedly rushed to the front of the stage, grabbed the host who was about to announce the next item, and whispered a few words in his ear.

Upon hearing this, the host's eyes widened instantly, and he subconsciously glanced at Lin Fan, who was sitting in the center of the main table, and nodded repeatedly.

At this moment, the atmosphere at the main table had reached its peak.

"Master Lin! I was just being a bit worldly earlier, please don't take offense! This cup of tea is for you!"

Real estate tycoon Mr. Chen stood up again, holding his teacup with both hands, his posture extremely humble.

"Master Lin, I am the chairman of Shengshi Medical. Today, this peony pastry has finally allowed my mouth, which is constantly on medication, to taste what true flavor is! I'd like to offer you a toast with tea instead of wine!"

"Master Lin, my wife just finished your pastries and said her headaches from the past few days have eased. This cup of tea is a toast to you on her behalf!"

These bigwigs at the main table, aren't they usually surrounded by people offering toasts like stars around the moon?

But now, they were like junior employees lining up to report their work, taking turns standing up and offering tea to Lin Fan according to their seating order.

Although Lin Fan was indifferent by nature, he wouldn't hit someone who was smiling at him.

In this circle, since you've taken this position, you still need to maintain basic etiquette.

"You're too kind, everyone."

Lin Fan held the teacup, maintaining a polite smile, accepting all teasers, gently clinking glasses, and taking only a small sip.

But there were just too many people offering tea!

After the main table finished toasting, the big bosses at the other tables, who were somewhat qualified, also came over with their teacups, shamelessly lining up to get acquainted with Lin Fan.

"Master Lin, I've heard so much about you! I'll drink this, but please feel free to drink as you please!"

"Master Lin..."

After more than half an hour, Lin Fan felt that the smile on his face was almost frozen.

He quietly touched his stomach, a helpless, bitter smile creeping across his face.

"Are these big bosses reincarnated water buffaloes? If they keep offering such toasts, I'll barely eat a few bites of food before my stomach is practically filled with tea..."

Fortunately, as the stage lights changed, the auction seemed to be nearing its end.

The atmosphere in the hall relaxed accordingly.

Many guests had already begun adjusting the hems of their suits, while the ladies picked up small makeup mirrors to touch up their makeup. Everyone exchanged glances, preparing to leave once the host announced the end of the banquet.

At the main table, the bigwigs began to say goodbye to each other.

"If you ask me, tonight's trip was definitely worthwhile!" President Chen said, wiping his hands with a hot towel and giving Zhao Hongming a thumbs-up.

"Old Zhao, Grand Hyatt truly lives up to its reputation as the premier high-end restaurant in Jiangcheng! Tonight's banquet was exceptionally well-organized, especially Master Lin's peony pastry at the end—it was absolutely amazing!"

At this point, President Chen smiled again at Lin Fan, raised his empty teacup, and spoke with a fawning tone.

"Yes, Chairman Zhao, tonight's charity gala was a great success. The auction items were all quite substantial, and the funds raised must have been nearly complete, right?" Bank President Wang echoed with a smile.

"It's getting late, Elder Ye. Shall we prepare to leave?"

Zhao Hongming smiled and cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you all for coming. I've arranged a car for you later..."

Just when everyone thought the auction was over and was getting ready to leave,

Suddenly, a dull thud, like a test knock, came from the sound system in the banquet hall.

"Distinguished guests! Please wait a moment!"