Chapter 396 - Chapter 396: The Plan Begins
Chapter 396: The Plan Begins
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Little sister, that bespectacled foreigner looks like a refined scum. Stick close to me later, don’t talk to him. Just look at his expression,” Song Kai said somewhat displeased.
Even someone as dull as Song Kai felt something was off, and Gu Chen naturally noticed Jason.
He had investigated Jason early on, and the man seemed to have no shady background except for his interest in research and control over the entire pharmaceutical chain of the Brown Group. However, his gaze toward Song Fan was too peculiar.
For some reason, the moment Song Fan saw Jason, she felt her scalp tingling, as if a deep-seated fear overwhelmed her.
Since coming to this world, it was the first time she had felt this way. She had an intuitive feeling that this man might have some connection with her past.
Charlie raised an eyebrow at Song Fan, his mouth curving upwards. He hadn’t expected his second brother to be so unable to control his emotions.
Meng Xia noticed that everyone was gathering around Song Fan, feeling a bit displeased. She pulled Charlie over and said softly, “Fourth brother, Sister, you’re late. Charlie and his brother have been here for a long time, and Mom and Dad have been waiting for you, Sister.”
Her implication was that Song Fan had disregarded the overall situation by arriving late. She wished she could highlight more of Song Fan’s shortcomings now so that everyone would dislike her. However, Song Fan didn’t seem to play along with her intentions.
“The banquet starts in half an hour.” Song Fan glanced at the clock in the hall.
“Gu Chen, didn’t you say everything was ready, and I just needed to show up?
Do I have to come early and move tables?”
Her words made many people laugh. While the host should arrive a bit earlier, half an hour in advance was enough.
Many people arrived early not only to meet others but also in the hope of seeing Gu Chen and Charlie earlier. However, these few didn’t arrive too early for the banquet.
Meng Xia knew she couldn’t be too impatient at this moment. She had significant things to do today, so she just smiled along.
Charlie felt that Jason was about to lose control. He then spoke, “Allow me to introduce. This is my second brother, Jason Brown.”
Before he could finish introducing himself, Jason had already stepped forward to shake hands with Song Fan. “Miss Song, it’s an honor to meet you. I’m Jason, Jason.”
He emphasized his name twice, staring at Song Fan, hoping to see some difference on her face. However, there was no surprise or panic in Song Fan’s eyes. She just smiled calmly, “Hello, I’m Song Fan.”
“Oh! Hello, I’m Song Kai, Song Fan’s brother!” Song Kai quickly and forcefully pulled Jason’s hand away, then shook it vigorously. “Nice to meet you, Jason, right? Nice to meet you.”
While squeezing Jason’s hand, Song Kai pulled him to the side. Song Kai was now highly alert; this golden-haired man in front of him was annoying, constantly staring at Song Fan, making him very uncomfortable.
Jason couldn’t directly shake off Song Kai’s hand, so he could only be pulled to the side by Song Kai. However, his eyes were still on Song Fan.
Charlie looked like he was watching a play, while Meng Xia sarcastically said, “Charlie, you didn’t introduce me! Isn’t it that Sister has a greater charm, and the second young master can’t take his eyes off her?”
“Oh, you! I didn’t introduce Mr. Gu either!” Charlie lightly patted her hand and then smiled, “Miss Song is indeed beautiful, and her dress today is also very beautiful. Of course, dear Xiao Xia, you are also very beautiful.”
Song Fan watched Charlie without saying a word. He knew how to please women and wouldn’t offend anyone.
However, she noticed Charlie casually touching the ruby cufflinks, and she saw that there seemed to be liquid flowing inside. She had given the poison to
Charlie, and she didn’t expect him to cleverly put the poison in the cufflinks. He was indeed a clever person.
Charlie didn’t avoid her gaze at all, raised his hand slightly, and then looked at
Song Fan with an expression that said, “Look at how clever I am.”
Meng Xia didn’t want these two to continue interacting. She was a bit uneasy, so she touched the ring in her hand. It was an exaggerated gemstone ring that Zhao Li specifically gave her.
By simply rotating the ring, a powder of potent aphrodisiac would be released. As long as Song Fan drank it, everything would be a success.
At this point, the host had already begun the opening remarks for the banquet, and the hall lights gathered at the front of the stage.
Everyone took a deep breath; the end of the speech marked the beginning of the plan..