"The, the Dragon Emperor Card?!"

The hotel manager received the card with disdain, glanced at it carelessly, and his hand suddenly shook, nearly dropping the card to the ground.

He looked at it with disbelief, realizing it was indeed a real Dragon Emperor Card.

Cold sweat instantly streamed down the manager's face.

Without a second word, the manager bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle, "I'm sorry, sir, I have disturbed you."

"What? The Dragon Imperial Card from the Splendid Hotel?"

"Who is this... this kid? There are less than five Dragon Emperor Cards issued by the Splendid Hotel, and they're all held by famous and influential people."

"He's been hiding his light under a bushel."

"Handsome, do you need a lover?"

Everyone in the lobby was also stunned, calling out in shock, and even some of the single women stood up straight, openly expressing their love to Jiang Chen.

Ye Jingyi was also stunned; she didn't know Jiang Chen had this card.

Jiang Chen didn't say much, turned to look at the hotel manager, "So, can we leave now?"

"Yes, yes."

The hotel manager nodded hurriedly; if he had offended the holder of the Dragon Emperor Card, it wouldn't just be a simple matter of being fired. With the Zhang Family's background, could anyone gifted with their Dragon Emperor Card be simple?

The hotel manager quickly stepped aside and handed the Dragon Emperor Card back to Jiang Chen with both hands.

Jiang Chen took the Dragon Emperor Card, looked down at Xu Gang kneeling on the ground, and spoke indifferently, "In the future, don't show up in front of me again."

Clenching his teeth and bowing his head, Xu Gang didn't utter a word. Hearing the hotel manager say 'Dragon Emperor Card,' he knew he wouldn't retrieve his dignity today. If he talked back, he would be beaten; his only option was to shut up and act submissive.

"Let's leave quickly," suggested Ye Jingyi, tugging at Jiang Chen, not wishing for him to make more of a scene.

With a gentle smile, Jiang Chen replied, "Listen to the wife."

But as Jiang Chen was leading Ye Jingyi quickly to the exit, he suddenly paused, stopping in his tracks.

Because at the entrance of the hotel, Chen Jiayan, Li Feng, and a bunch of classmates were there, seemingly having arrived unknown when, standing dumbfounded at the door watching Jiang Chen.

Seeing Jiang Chen look over, Chen Jiayan hurriedly put away her Splendid Hotel silver card, her face turning awkward.

"Jiang Chen really is dining here?"

"A Dragon Emperor Card, huh? All expenses waived, right? No wonder he said he could treat us."

"Incredible, this guy hasn't been showing off, yet he's doing so well?"

The classmates whispered among themselves.

"Oh, manager, these are my classmates, and I'll be covering their expenses here today," Jiang Chen said, gesturing towards the classmates at the door and then turning to the hotel manager.

The hotel manager hastily nodded, "Of course, of course, I will ensure they enjoy themselves.

"Mhm," Jiang Chen nodded, leading Ye Jingyi towards the entrance.

As he passed his classmates, Jiang Chen only acknowledged Zhou Chunjian: "Big Zhou, if you ever encounter any difficulties, feel free to call me. During the three years of high school, you were the only one who didn't look down on me. At the meeting just now, you were the only one who didn't laugh at me. I remember these things, brother, and from now on, I only recognize you as a friend. You cannot treat me like a stranger."

"Don't worry, I won't stand on ceremony with you."

Zhou Chunjian laughed happily, not for himself, but because he was genuinely pleased to see his best friend Jiang Chen making something of himself.

After patting Zhou Chunjian on the shoulder, Jiang Chen left the hotel with Ye Jingyi, blatantly ignoring Chen Jiayan, Li Feng, and the others.

"Hmph! What's he so proud of? It's only because he became the Li family's son-in-law that he even qualifies to eat here!"

"Exactly, he must be spending the Li family's money. That Dragon Emperor Card might as well be the Li family's too!"

"Certainly, using the Li family's money and fooling around with other women, what a scumbag!"

"Total trash! King of freeloading!"

Li Feng took the lead, and a group of classmates joined in jeering, mainly because they felt suffocated that Jiang Chen, whom they perceived as an utter lowlife, was suddenly outshining them.

Chen Jiayan, however, couldn't say a word, her expression uglier than ever. She didn't believe Jiang Chen could achieve today's success on his own merit, but whatever the reason, Jiang Chen had managed what she couldn't, indirectly highlighting her own inadequacies, souring her mood instantly.

By now, Jiang Chen couldn't hear any of this, and even if he could, he wouldn't care. He wasn't living for their approval, after all.

"Jiang Chen, didn't I tell you not to use Zhang Long's money? Why won't you listen? What are you going to do now?" Ye Jingyi's face fell as they walked out of the hotel.

"It's fine, I'll just pay him back." Jiang Chen didn't explain too much. Ye Jingyi didn't want him using Zhang Long's money for his own good, and he felt warmed by her concern.

"You'll pay him back? Can you even afford it? It's millions; even selling yourself wouldn't cover it! You need to be aware of your limitations. I'm so disappointed in you. How could you do something so reckless that you can't make right?"

Ye Jingyi's reproach was firm and righteous. She caught a glimpse of the Lamborghini-Aventador out of the corner of her eye, and her expression changed. She clutched the car key tighter and, changing her tone, said, "Do you want this car? Nevermind, I'll keep it for you for now. You... you can ask me for it when you need it."

As soon as she finished speaking, Ye Jingyi turned, got into the Lamborghini-Aventador, and with a press of the accelerator, she was gone.

"Heh heh…"

Jiang Chen was amused by Ye Jingyi's stubborn yet tender behavior. She obviously cared deeply but refused to admit it. How amusing.

He shook his head gently, whistling, and hailed a cab back to the guesthouse.

...

Ye Jingyi drove home happily in her car, although she was quite disappointed in Jiang Chen's actions, she truly loved this car.

After parking, she entered the house and paused slightly.

In the living room, her parents and sister were all seated, their expressions grave, obviously waiting for her to return.

"Slap—"

Upon Ye Jingyi's return, a red shadow flew towards her. Ye Jingyi quickly dodged, and upon closer inspection, saw that it was her newly obtained marriage certificate lying on the floor.

Earlier, when Ye Jingyi had left, her mother Zhou Ru, feeling something was amiss, had asked her sister Ye Yanni to search her room and discover the marriage certificate. And so, the family waited for Ye Jingyi's return to hold a family tribunal.

"Ye Jingyi, are you trying to give me a heart attack? How could you not tell us about something as major as getting married? Don't you consider us your family anymore? Do you still acknowledge me as your mother, and your father and sister as your family?" Zhou Ru glared fiercely at Ye Jingyi, her voice booming with rage.

Ye Yanni sneered, "Yu Shao likes you so much, and you refuse him, instead rushing to marry yourself off. Isn't that openly defying the family? And who is this guy anyway? We've never even heard of him, some nobody, and you marry him? Have you lost your mind?"

Her father Ye Jianxiong also spoke up, his face ashen, "Call that boy right now, and clear up this situation. The two of you are going to get a divorce first thing tomorrow!"

Ye Jingyi looked at each of them in turn, then slowly bent down to pick up the marriage certificate.

She took a deep breath and shook her head.

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