Chapter 147

Xu Miaoyin was left speechless, choked by Lin Wanshan's words.

Everyone once again cast envious glances at Xu Tian, thinking that Yan Jinsong's godson was truly capable, to actually have connections with a national-treasure-level calligraphy master.

Xu Tian, who had been pushed to the forefront, actually still hadn't figured out the situation.

Although he had returned to a calm appearance on the surface, he still had doubts in his heart about Lin Wanshan coming because of him.

He could be certain that he had never met Lin Wanshan, let alone have any friendship with him.

Then why would the other party swear that they knew him, and that they came to attend the Yan Family Patriarch's birthday banquet at his request?

One must know that Lin Wanshan was a titan of the Huaxia calligraphy world; even if he knew him, he wouldn't have the qualifications to invite him over.

Xu Tian silently pondered his intersection with Lin Wanshan in his heart, even searching his memories from his previous life, and after finding nothing, he suddenly thought of one person.

Could it be Tang Bingyan?

If Tang Bingyan came forward to invite Lin Wanshan, the other party would certainly give her that face.

However, Bingyan had always disliked him associating with the Yan family; to be precise, she disliked him associating with anyone.

Then how could she go and invite Lin Wanshan to support him?

Xu Miaoyin, standing to the side, stared at Xu Tian with a dark face; she didn't believe Xu Tian had this ability.

After unexpectedly seeing Xu Tian at the birthday banquet, Xu Miaoyin, who had originally wanted to use her new identity to hold her head high in front of Xu Tian, simply couldn't accept the fact that Lin Wanshan had come because of Xu Tian.

But now that Lin Wanshan had admitted it himself, no matter what she did, she couldn't turn the tide.

Xu Miaoyin wasn't stupid; she knew that mentioning her father Xu Zhongze's friendship with Lin Wanshan at this time would only be self-humiliating, so she pretended to be indifferent, barely maintaining her pitiful self-esteem.

"Master Lin, no matter who you came for, we are very grateful for your presence, fulfilling grandfather's wish."

Seeing this, Yan Hongyu also chimed in: "That's right, Master Lin, we are very grateful to you."

Having said that, he even walked up to Xu Tian and patted his shoulder affectionately:

"Xiao Tian, you really are full of surprises; we've known each other for so long, and I didn't even know you had a friendship with Master Lin."

Xu Tian calmly dodged Yan Hongyu's hand.

He only felt disgusted by the other party's hypocrisy.

"Master Lin was actually invited by Xu Tian!"

"Yan Jinsong is so lucky, to have adopted such a capable godson with such connections..."

The guests sighed endlessly, and when they looked at Yan Jinsong and Su Xiuya again, their eyes no longer held the same contempt as before.

"It seems our previous deductions were all wrong; this Xu Tian is truly a man of talent, a proper young elite!"

Previously, they all felt that someone who could adopt Yan Jinsong as a godson must be even more down-and-out than Yan Jinsong.

But after seeing Xu Tian today, they realized that this young man was not as unbearable as they had imagined; on the contrary, his manners and speech were very appropriate.

Especially when they learned that Lin Wanshan had been invited by Xu Tian, they looked at Xu Tian with even more admiration.

"Ordinary young elites wouldn't be able to be on good terms with Master Lin; this Xu Tian is truly not simple!"

"I originally thought that since Yan Jinsong was kicked out of the Yan family and his own startup company went bankrupt, his life must be much worse than before, but it seems that's not the case at all."

"With such an outstanding godson, he will have no worries about food or clothing for the rest of his life even if he does nothing."

While the guests were whispering, the Yan Family Patriarch re-examined the young man standing before him.

He originally hadn't taken Xu Tian to heart; no matter what relationship Xu Tian had with Yan Jinsong, it was insignificant to him.

But now, he had some other thoughts in his heart.

Xu Tian being able to invite Lin Wanshan meant he might have other connections in the Imperial Capital, and these connections would definitely be of great help to the Yan family.

Thus, the Yan Family Patriarch made a decision in his heart...

Although Lin Wanshan came to attend the banquet, his artistic pride and arrogance still made him look "inaccessible" all over.

Although some people still wanted to go up and chat with him, seeing Lin Wanshan's impatience, gradually no one dared to come and disturb him.

Just as several younger generation members came over with wine glasses to wish the Yan Family Patriarch a happy birthday, Xu Tian took the opportunity to come before Lin Wanshan.

"Master Lin, do we really know each other?"

Xu Tian wanted to figure out who exactly had invited Lin Wanshan.

"Mr. Xu, you really are a noble person who forgets things easily."

Lin Wanshan looked frank, as if he really knew Xu Tian.

If Xu Tian's will wasn't firm, he might have really thought he had lost his memory.

In the end, Xu Tian said helplessly to Lin Wanshan: "Master Lin, please don't joke with me; I truly don't remember where I have had any intersection with you."

"It seems you really don't remember."

Lin Wanshan sighed helplessly, as if silently accusing Xu Tian of not valuing him.

Xu Tian's eyelids twitched slightly, thinking that if this Master Lin weren't a calligraphy master, he would definitely have brought home several Best Actor trophies if he went into acting.

This acting skill was truly exquisite, without a single flaw!

Seeing that Lin Wanshan refused to let go, he had to take the initiative.

"Master Lin, do you know Tang Bingyan? Was it her who greeted you and asked you to come this time?"

Aside from Yan Jinsong and Su Xiuya, only Tang Bingyan knew that he was coming to attend the Yan Family Patriarch's birthday banquet.

And besides Tang Bingyan, he couldn't think of anyone else with such great ability to move this national-treasure-level master.

Hearing this, Lin Wanshan looked up at Xu Tian with surprise, his eyes full of bewilderment.

"Who is Tang Bingyan? I don't know her."

Xu Tian: "..."

It seems Lin Wanshan was addicted to acting.

"Then Master Lin, please feel free; I am still very grateful for you coming to attend my grandfather's birthday banquet today."

Seeing that the other party refused to admit it, Xu Tian didn't force it: "If the hospitality was lacking, please forgive me."

"Easily said, easily said; I like quiet, you don't need to accompany me."

Lin Wanshan waved his hand at Xu Tian very generously, picked up a glass of water by himself, and walked toward a quiet corner.

Xu Miaoyin's attention had always been on Xu Tian's side; seeing Xu Tian and Lin Wanshan talking the whole time, her face couldn't help but look even uglier.

Although Yan Jinsong was down-and-out now, he still had some connections after all.

It was reasonable that they could get that dagger before, but she didn't believe Xu Tian had the ability to invite Lin Wanshan to celebrate the Yan Family Patriarch's birthday.

Xu Miaoyin had seen a lot of the world while staying by her biological father's side during this time, and coupled with some of her own learning, she was now well-versed in the secrets of high society.

Looking across this Huaxia, those who could move Lin Wanshan could be counted on one's fingers.

Could it be that person who invited him for Xu Tian?