Chapter 169 - Chapter 169: No Invitation

Chapter 169: No Invitation

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation      Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Song Fan couldn’t quite grasp the underlying dynamics between those words, but offered a perfunctory nod. “I understand.”

Song Kai turned to Gu Chen and criticized, “Some people should have some self-respect. You’re already so old, yet you’re still touching a young lady.”

Gu Chen, who was only 24 years old, was bewildered by the situation. He should not have reached an age where such comments would apply, but there was still a five-year age gap between him and Song Fan, who was only 19.

Upon seeing that a conflict was about to escalate, Song Fan quickly intervened, calling out, “Xu Yuan! Xu Yuan!”

Xu Yuan, who was in another room, rushed over, followed by Qi Shuo and the others, filling the room with a sizable group of men.

Song Fan pointed at Song Kai and instructed, “Take him outside for a walk. Bring him back when it’s time for dinner.”

While Xu Yuan didn’t fully comprehend the situation, Qi Shuo had sensed the tension between Gu Chen and Song Kai. He promptly stepped forward and pulled Song Kai aside. “We’ll take good care of our younger brother, don’t worry.”

With that, he led Song Kai away and surrounded him by several men. Song Kai was unable to break free and could only shout, “Song Fan, make sure to protect yourself!”

Song Fan found his antics amusing. She turned to Gu Chen and remarked, “This is all your fault.”

“I apologize,” Gu Chen responded insincerely.

Meanwhile, Song Yin, who had been keeping tabs on Song Kai’s activities through a detective, received information about Song Kai staying at the Gu Family’s villa.

This revelation filled her with anxiety. While Song Kai had claimed he was going to take care of Song Fan, he had ended up at the Gu Family’s villa. Could it be that Song Fan was staying there as well?

The thought of Song Fan being near Gu Chen was the last thing Song Yin wanted to hear.

She bit her finger in frustration, uncertain about her next move. She had only recently become interested in Gu Chen, and now he seemed to be slipping through her fingers, taken away by Song Fan. Would she forever be trampled upon by Song Fan?

In her frustration, she muttered spiteful words under her breath. “Song Fan, why did you come back? Why didn’t you just stay in the countryside and disappear forever?”

Just as she was obsessing over the idea of Song Fan seducing Gu Chen, her phone suddenly rang. It was the detective, who said, “Miss Song, we’ve been monitoring the Fu residence as you requested. It appears that the Fu Family’s banquet preparations are nearly complete, and the invitations have already been sent out.”

“What? Why haven’t I received one?” Song Yin asked in surprise.

The detective fell silent, as he couldn’t possibly know who the Fu residence had sent invitations to. They might have chosen not to invite you.

However, he refrained from saying this aloud. After all, Song Yin was a significant source of income for their detective agency.

Song Yin understood that pressing further with the detective would yield no results. She hung up the phone and decided to text Fu Nian.

Fu Nian was in the piano room practicing. He was in a good mood as he was looking forward to meeting Song Fan at the upcoming banquet. Just then, he noticed a message on his phone.

“Brother Fu Nian, have you had any free time recently? I’d like to play chess with you.”

To Fu Nian, Song Yin was still someone he had known since childhood, and he harbored some fondness for her. Moreover, he had been socially awkward as a child, and Song Yin had been one of the few people to talk to him. He pushed aside the memories of the previous banquet and replied, “I may be busy recently due to the upcoming banquet at our house.”

“What banquet? Can I come?” Song Yin feigned ignorance and continued to inquire.

Fu Nian declined, “This is a banquet organized by my grandfather, and it’s for chess players. It might not be very enjoyable, so I didn’t invite you.”

Song Yin thought about Old Master Fu’s passion for chess. If she could shine at this banquet, she might earn his favor. She quickly responded, “That’s all the more reason for me to attend. Perhaps I can learn something.”

Since Song Yin had expressed her interest, Fu Nian considered it and agreed.

He arranged for an invitation to be sent to the Song Family.

Unaware that Fu Nian viewed her as a sister, Song Yin interpreted his willingness to invite her as a sign of affection. Despite no longer being in her husband’s favor, she relied on him to attend various events and show everyone that she was the most prominent gem in the Song Family.

While Song Yin was feeling pleased with herself, Song Fan received a call from Old Master Fu, who said, “Xiao Fan, I have a chess banquet coming up, and I would like to extend an invitation to you.. Would you be interested in attending?”