Chapter 239: Chapter 239

Lin Fan smiled faintly and said, "Although it is a priceless treasure, for me, it’s just a gift I spent 100 yuan on. Besides, a gift once given can’t be taken back."

Zhang Baishi laughed heartily, giving a thumbs up: "Young man, your outlook is impressive. I admire you! Hahaha, may I ask the young man’s name?"

Lin Fan said, "Hello Master, I am Lin Fan."

At this moment, Mr. and Mrs. He turned pale. They were the most arrogant just now, and now they are the most ridiculed.

Lin Fan’s Jade Bracelet is a priceless treasure, a heavy blow to them, as it far exceeds their own Jade Bracelet.

Mr. and Mrs. He felt a bit unwilling. Could they really be defeated by someone wearing street stall clothes? It’s too embarrassing!

"Master Zhang, hello. We gifted a pair of Jade Dragon and Phoenix Bracelets. Could you help us appraise their worth?"

"I believe ours are also priceless treasures, and there are two of them."

Mr. and Mrs. He said, harboring a lucky hope that if theirs were also priceless treasures, they would regain some face.

Since Lin Fan’s broken bracelet could be an object from the Western Han Dynasty, why couldn’t their Dragon and Phoenix Bracelets be?

Mr. and Mrs. He took the gift back and handed it to Zhang Baishi for appraisal.

Zhang Baishi took a glance and chuckled: "Congratulations to you both."

Mr. and Mrs. He were pleasantly surprised: "How is it, Master Zhang? Could it be that ours are also priceless treasures?"

Zhang Baishi shook his head, chuckling: "No, I congratulate you both for falling for a scam. You have bought fake jade; these worthless stones aren’t worth a penny."

Mr. and Mrs. He were shocked, their faces turned ashen, staggering and almost losing their balance.

Seeing this, Lin Fan couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

Mr. and Mrs. He were furious, it was so embarrassing, yet they were being mocked by such a pauper.

"You just got lucky, a blind cat catching a dead mouse. After all, you’re poor, that’s why you spent 100 yuan buying antiques!"

"Exactly, we at least spent tens of thousands, showing our sincerity!"

Mr. and Mrs. He shouted angrily.

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Earlier, they were embarrassed by Lin Fan, and now they finally found a reason to mock him. Yes, he’s just poor.

"Poor people are , they rely on luck to buy treasures, look at how smug he looks!"

"It’s really funny, spending 100 yuan on a gift; is that something to boast about?"

"Isn’t it embarrassing!"

Mr. and Mrs. He sneered: "What, cat got your tongue, pauper? Aren’t you skilled with words, why aren’t you speaking now?"

Their faces were full of sarcasm and bitterness. Anyway, Lin Fan was wearing street stall clothes, clearly a pauper with no chance for a turnaround, right?

At this moment, a white-haired old man walked in, caught sight of Lin Fan, and hurriedly ran over.

He bowed respectfully to Lin Fan: "Chairman."

Lin Fan recognized him; he was Li Hongting, the second largest shareholder of Celestial Aviation.

When Li Hongting first took over Celestial Aviation, he didn’t think much of Lin Fan, but when Celestial Aviation’s stock continued to soar for three consecutive days, rising from a market value of 50 billion to 90 billion, Li Hongting was already submissively obedient.

In his eyes, Lin Fan now was nothing less than a deity.

So when he saw Lin Fan, he immediately came over to greet the chairman respectfully.

Lin Fan said, "Elder Li, you’re here too?"

Li Hongting said, "Yes, I’m friends with the third son of the Liu Family, Liu Tianhao, and was invited over."

Lin Fan acknowledged: "So you’re his friend."

That day, Lin Fan claimed he had already bought Celestial Aviation, but Liu Tianhao didn’t believe it and called a high-ranking friend at Celestial Aviation to verify it, though Lin Fan didn’t know that friend was Li Hongting.

At this moment, everyone present exchanged glances.

Li Hongting was actually so respectful to this guy and called him "Chairman"?

"Ah, could he be the chairman of Celestial Aviation?"

"No way, the recent surge in Celestial Aviation’s stock is rumored to be because a new chairman was appointed!"

"Wait, what’s his name again, Lin Fan?"

"The new chairman of Celestial Aviation is named Lin Fan!"

In no time, everyone was incredibly shocked.

This guy in street stall clothes was actually the recently rising tycoon Lin Fan!

Recently, a tycoon named Lin Fan has emerged rapidly in Yun City, spending money wildly, investing in top-tier companies, buying land, buildings, and companies.

He spent 6 billion to purchase Chiba Island in the golden region of Daya Bay!

Spent 10 billion to acquire the Zhou Tian Mansion.

He became the chairman and largest shareholder of the 50 billion airline company, Celestial Aviation, and within three days, Celestial Aviation’s market value approached 90 billion!

These are Lin Fan’s most astounding feats, and there are even more substantial ones, which are quite remarkable for others, but seem trivial for Lin Fan.

The hall fell silent, and for a moment, it was immersed in astonishment.

Mr. and Mrs. He were already completely petrified.

The "pauper" they looked down upon was actually the largest shareholder of a company valued at 90 billion!

The blow was indeed too severe.

"Miss Liu, we’re suddenly feeling unwell and should leave. Please apologize to Mr. Liu on our behalf."

Mr. and Mrs. He left a message and fled in disarray; gifting fake items, and mocking a billionaire tycoon for poverty was a complete loss of face, not to mention staying!

Although Lin Fan was dressed in street stall clothes, he seemed to have more wealth than most present!

Poor people wear street stall clothes, which means poverty, while wealthy people wear them, which means being humble and down-to-earth; the wealthier one is, the higher the class appears.

For a moment, in everyone’s eyes, Lin Fan’s street stall clothes seemed incredibly classy.

After this interlude, guests continued to enter. Many who had learned Lin Fan’s identity actively came forward to connect with him.

Once they knew Lin Fan’s identity, many in the business world sought to build ties with him.

Lin Fan had emerged recently, knowing little about the Yun City business circle. He met some people at a charity event last time, and this time made new acquaintances, including some political figures.

Fortunately, Liu Bing’er was by his side, introducing Lin Fan to her uncles and aunts who came to attend Elder Liu’s birthday banquet, most of whom Liu Bing’er recognized.

A wealthy-looking elderly man actively approached.

His face was rosy, despite his age, his spirit was great.

The old man introduced himself: "Hello, Mr. Lin. I’m Song Rongmao, the president of the Yun City Chamber of Commerce. I’ve long admired your reputation. Mr. Lin, you’re truly a fearsome young prodigy!"

The president of the Yun City Chamber of Commerce?

That’s quite impressive.

Lin Fan shook hands with Song Rongmao and smiled: "You’re flattering me, elder."

Song Rongmao said, "Mr. Lin, it’s rare for someone as remarkable as you to be so humble and courteous. It’s truly admirable. By the way, Mr. Lin, in three days, we are holding the Yun City Business Conference, where all the business tycoons of Yun City will attend. I would like to invite Mr. Lin. I wonder if you’d honor us with your presence?"

Liu Bing’er leaned to Lin Fan’s ear: "Elder Song is held in high regard in the Yun City business circle. Elder Song’s personal invitation carries great significance; Brother Lin, you should agree quickly."

Lin Fan nodded, good business decisions don’t involve offending people, especially when it’s a good thing.

"I will certainly be there," Lin Fan said with a smile.

Song Rongmao was very pleased: "That’s wonderful, I’ll have someone send a formal invitation to Mr. Lin tomorrow."

At this moment, a tall, thin middle-aged man entered the hall, holding a cigar, looking smug.

Upon entering, he presented a gift and said, "Sun Dajin from Zhongtai Securities, a small token of goodwill, wishing Elder Liu a long life."

After giving the gift, Sun Dajin turned and said loudly, "Waiter, get me some wine. Yes, you, hurry up!"

His gaze fell on Lin Fan, pointing with an arrogant manner.

Seeing Lin Fan in cheap attire, he assumed he was a waiter.

Having just sent off Song Rongmao, Lin Fan was suddenly shouted at by someone. He frowned but ignored Sun Dajin.

Sun Dajin, seeing Lin Fan not responding, became angry: "Are you deaf, a lousy waiter, showing off!"

Sun Dajin’s arrogant words instantly drew everyone’s attention.

Those who knew Lin Fan’s identity were amused; they saw this Sun Dajin mistaking Lin Fan for a waiter—he was heading straight for trouble!