Chapter 124: Beating the Dog in Front of Its Master

The sudden appearance of Pan Yixuan astonished everyone present, especially the group who had just mocked Jiang Hao and Su Qingli. They never expected that Pan Yixuan would actually come chasing after them!

Rushing out of the banquet hall, Pan Yixuan called out anxiously, “Jiang Hao, Qingli, don’t leave! Since you’ve come all this way, why are you in such a hurry to go?”

He hurried over to stand in front of Jiang Hao and Su Qingli. Su Qingli looked puzzled, but Jiang Hao understood perfectly. If today’s birthday banquet was truly a trap set for him, then he was undoubtedly the protagonist. If he, the main character, refused to enter, how could the trap unfold?

Of course, Pan Yixuan would never allow him to leave right then. Jiang Hao and Su Qingli turning to leave without Pan Yixuan pursuing them would have been absurd.

“It’s not that we want to leave, Young Master Pan,” Jiang Hao said with a smile, taking Su Qingli’s hand. “It’s just that your staff behaved terribly. We came all the way here to attend your birthday banquet, but your security guard told us we had no invitations and wouldn’t let us in. What else could we do?”

Hearing this, Pan Yixuan’s face darkened with anger. “That guy is utterly disrespectful! He can’t block anyone, let alone you. Mr. Jiang, don’t worry or get angry. I’ll deal with him right now!”

With that, Pan Yixuan strode up to the security guard, scolding sharply, “Tell me, who told you to stop Mr. Jiang and Miss Su?”

The guard looked confused, for it was Pan Yixuan himself who had ordered him to embarrass Jiang Hao upon their arrival. Now, faced with Pan Yixuan’s interrogation, the guard was at a loss and fell silent.

“Are you playing dumb with me? Don’t work here anymore. Pack up and leave immediately!” Pan Yixuan barked furiously.

Watching Pan Yixuan’s furious act, Jiang Hao couldn’t help but find it amusing. This guy had quite the flair for acting! If he didn’t have to be a wealthy heir, he could easily become a star in the entertainment industry. With a bit of effort, perhaps even an Oscar would be within his reach!

“Young Master Pan, firing him is going too far,” Jiang Hao said with a grin as he stepped forward holding Su Qingli’s hand.

Pan Yixuan, who was only putting on a show for Jiang Hao’s benefit, immediately backtracked upon hearing this. He patted the guard’s shoulder and said, “Since Mr. Jiang has personally spoken up for you, I’ll let you off the hook this time. But remember, never neglect Mr. Jiang and Miss Su again.”

“Yes, yes, I understand,” the guard nodded repeatedly.

Turning back to Jiang Hao and Su Qingli with a smile, Pan Yixuan said, “Alright, now that this matter is settled, let’s head inside. Most of the guests have already arrived, and the banquet has begun…”

Before Pan Yixuan could finish, Jiang Hao interrupted with a smile, “Settled? When did I forgive him?”

Pan Yixuan’s expression instantly froze. “Mr. Jiang, didn’t you just—”

Jiang Hao cut him off teasingly, “I only said there was no need to fire him. I never said I forgave him.”

A surge of anger welled up inside Pan Yixuan. “Jiang Hao, what do you want then?”

Without even looking at Pan Yixuan, Jiang Hao ordered the guard, “Come here!”

Though the guard worked for Pan Yixuan and had no obligation to obey Jiang Hao, he lowered his head and walked over, intimidated by Jiang Hao’s commanding presence.

As soon as the guard reached him, Jiang Hao raised his hand and slapped him hard across the face.

Smack!

The guard staggered back, his cheek swelling immediately.

“You’re nothing but a lapdog for the Pan family, yet you dare to bully me and my wife? You’ve got some nerve!” Jiang Hao said with heavy meaning.

The guard shot a pleading glance at Pan Yixuan, but Pan Yixuan turned away, pretending not to see the beating.

Jiang Hao raised his hand again and delivered another fierce slap.

Smack!

“No matter whose orders you’re following, if you dare to look down on me and my wife with contempt, you have to pay the price!”

Jiang Hao’s words and actions left the onlooking guests pale with shock. Pan Yixuan’s face also turned very sour. Jiang Hao wasn’t merely reprimanding the guard—he was publicly humiliating him.

Only after two slaps did Jiang Hao feel somewhat satisfied. Then he coldly commanded, “You worthless mutt, get lost now! Are you really hoping your master will come to your rescue?”

The guard felt both anger and despair. He was deeply disappointed in Pan Yixuan. Jiang Hao was an outsider, yet here he was, openly striking the guard in front of so many people—and his own boss didn’t attempt to defend him at all. How could he not feel utterly disillusioned?

Taking off his hat, the guard loudly declared, “Pan Yixuan, I quit!”

Then he strode away.

Pan Yixuan’s face was now ashen with anger, but he had no grounds to blame Jiang Hao and could only swallow his humiliation bitterly.

Jiang Hao smiled with satisfaction. “Alright, I feel better now. Young Master Pan, shall we go inside?”

“Hmph,” Pan Yixuan snorted and led the way, guiding Jiang Hao and Su Qingli in.

The surrounding guests exchanged glances, all wearing expressions of shock.

Inside the banquet hall, the spacious room was lavishly decorated, reminiscent of a medieval Western palace. The Pan family certainly deserved their place among the top five families in Maple Leaf City—their wealth far surpassed that of the Su family.

The banquet was already underway. Groups of guests chatted and laughed merrily throughout the hall.

Pan Yixuan stood tall and raised his voice, “Ladies and gentlemen, please quiet down. I am Pan Yixuan, eldest son of the Pan family. It is truly an honor to have you all at my birthday banquet today. Please allow me to express my heartfelt thanks to every guest present.”

As he finished speaking, the guests gathered around, their attention fully captured.