Lin Beichen didn't catch the implication of his words, revealing a trace of contempt.
He asked Lin Beichen about his job, yet Lin Beichen spoke about work.
Answering irrelevantly proved they were not from the same circle.
How could Luo Meixiang mix with someone like this?
What rubbish of a professor? Even if it were a professorial appointment, so what?
It's just working under a different identity. Did he really think he was qualified to stand on equal footing with us?
At the same time, he felt more disdain towards Yuan Yanan.
One's circle directly reflects one's level.
Yuan Yanan being friends with Lin Beichen indicates she too is a woman of humble origin.
Such a woman doesn't even have the qualification to be invited by him.
"Professor Lin is so fond of research, why venture into the extravagant world of Xiang Island? Aren't you afraid of getting lost amidst the splendor?"
Nie Hongchen sneered, looking at Lin Beichen full of ridicule.
"This party of mine is a top-tier gathering in Xiang Island. Mr. Lin, you must not have seen it before, right?
Moreover, those invited by me are either from noble families or celebrities. How come I haven't heard of Professor Lin's name? Surely you didn't sneak in?"
"You needn't worry about that. We may not come from noble backgrounds, but we didn't sneak in. Lu Zhengxu brought us in."
Liu Yunxi couldn't stand it and stepped forward coldly.
From the start, Nie Hongchen charged at Lin Beichen, with words full of disdain, clearly viewing Lin Beichen as a competitor.
In terms of background, they were certainly no match for Nie Hongchen, but who says one must endure humiliation quietly?
It's just that they wouldn't be part of this circle.
Xiang Island is vast; if they aren't in Nie Hongchen's circle, life goes on.
Besides, the mainland and Xiang Island are entirely different; Nie Hongchen is a big shot in Xiang Island, but who would recognize him in the mainland?
"Lu Zhengxu?"
Nie Hongchen was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter, leaving Liu Yunxi and the others puzzled.
"Xiao Wu, did you hear what they called you just now? They actually called you 'Mr.' You're nothing but a clown I keep, when did you also become a 'Mr.'?"
Nie Hongchen laughed until he shed tears, waving his hand as if summoning a household pet.
Lu Zhengxu promptly ran forward, his face full of flattery.
Behind Lu Zhengxu followed the shame-faced Yuan Yanan, who wished she could cover her face.
As if unaware of what humiliation is, Lu Zhengxu not only showed no embarrassment but wore a slight look of pride.
"Young Master, these people were with Yuan Yanan. I took pity on them and brought them over to join the fun so they could see what high society looks like.
If you are unhappy with it, I will immediately have them driven out."
With that, his face turned stern as he pointed at Lin Beichen and the others, shouting:
"You penniless wretches, how dare you displeasure the young master? Get out immediately, and don't let the young master see you again!"
Lu Zhengxu was extremely frightened.
With Nie Hongchen's stern face, he considered the sky about to fall, not daring to offend.
Even though he had some businesses, they all rely on the goodwill of various noble families to make a living.
Unlike regular families, his family's role for generations had been serving as servants to noble families.
Xiang Island is so small, resources are really scarce.
The upper class holds over ninety percent.
Countless people crave to curry favor with Young Master Nie; how could a nobody like him achieve his current status?
On regular days, he relied on deceit, finding beauties from all over to appease Young Master Nie's pleasure, thus earning his place today.
He couldn't lose Young Master Nie's trust just for Yuan Yanan.
Perhaps, it's not even considered trust, but a kind of charity!