You don't think that hooking up with Pan Ge means the Pan Family will be your backup, do you? Go ahead, Auntie Zhao is right over there, go! Cry to her and see how she treats you! You think you dare, you toad?! Marrying into the Pan Family and taking a rich and beautiful wife to reach the peak of life? You don't even piss to see your own reflection! Auntie Zhao isn't stopping you now simply because there's no need. I can skin you alive myself! You—"

Zhao Zhen's curses were animated, devoid of any logic, driven purely by emotion.

But Han Lie showed no intention of responding in kind. He merely gestured lightly to someone not far away.

There, Lu Yisi and his entourage, who had just been alerted by a waiter and had hurried over after wrapping up a reception, were approaching.

In fact, Cartier's staff had spotted Han Lie as soon as he arrived, but Han Lie had waved off their offer to lead him and made a beeline for Pan Ge instead. And, of course, the staff didn't slack off, immediately notifying Lu Yisi, the top official.

But Lu Yisi was busy at the time. With today's small-scale salon carrying the dual tasks of selling and explaining, all three VVIP rooms were dedicated to customer receptions, and naturally, Lu Yisi had to preside over one of them.

As soon as the reception ended, he put the next entry on hold, hurried out the door, and rushed to fawn over Han Lie.

This was the man who had helped our jewelry industry hype a top-grade gem up to 1.3 million Mi Yuan! His presence is simply the biggest surprise. As long as we promote Han Lie, introducing him to the heavyweights here today, who would dare accuse Cartier of orchestrating its own price inflation?

Lu Yisi wanted to take advantage of Han Lie, but this arrangement wouldn't be a loss for Han Lie either.

Keep in mind, two of the VVIP clients here today are top-tier heavyweights, the kind whose greetings you can brag about to the outside world.

So, Lu Yisi brought the flagship store manager, his own assistant, and two Li Yi, and hurried out the door, heading straight for Han Lie.

But halfway there, he saw a young man hollering at his cash cow and flailing his arms about.

In that instant, Lu Yisi's heart sank. Anger rushed up immediately after, as he wished he could just take that idiot out.

Seeing Han Lie beckoning, he threw dignity to the wind, picked up the pace, sprinted to the front, and used his body to shield Han Lie from Zhao Zhen.

Then, bowing at a 30-degree angle with utmost care, he asked, "Mr. Han, what happened? You haven't been hurt, have you?"

In that moment, the surrounding area fell silent.

Rich Beauty #1 and Rich Beauty #2 stared with wide eyes and open mouths, completely dumbfounded.

Pan Ge, having braced herself and even guessed the gift Han Lie had prepared for her, still giggled like a fool with her hand over her mouth.

The best friend and the 16-year-old inconspicuous boy watched the scene with curiosity, feeling it all very mystical, yet emotionally acceptable—because they were outsiders, they picked up on Han Lie's aura of confidence and unshakable stability earlier than the rest.

From beginning to end, Han Lie exhibited no drastic emotional fluctuations. A man who could remain calm in the face of significant events must have something up his sleeve, so a turnaround was not at all surprising.

And just then, Zhao Anni, Peng Hong, and the society ladies ABC rushed over in a hurry. The distance was short to begin with, so when they arrived at the center of the conflict, they witnessed the scene where Lu Yisi stepped in front of Zhao Zhen and then humbly apologized to Han Lie.

"...It's our fault for not protecting you well and allowing you to be inconvenienced. How would you like to handle this?"

Lu Yisi didn't even bother to ask what had happened, directly defining the nature of the incident and unreservedly giving the initiative to Han Lie. He knew who Zhao Zhen was and who backed him. Cartier could afford to offend them, and that was enough.

Zhao Zhen was completely dumbstruck.

Who am I? And who are you?! This is too preposterous! Just a country bumpkin from some no-name college, how did he suddenly turn from a tortoise into a crocodile?!

He wasn't actually stupid and had already begun to form a vague guess. Although that guess was incredibly far-fetched, when only one possibility remained, no matter how unbelievable, it had to be the truth. What a pity, the truth had come too late. Now, not only was there nothing he could do, he could only stand there, stunned, awaiting judgment.

But the stormy vengeance he imagined did not come.

—Han Lie had absolutely no interest in bothering with him, didn't even glance his way, instead speaking to Lu Yisi with a smile.

"It's nothing serious. Young Master Zhao was a bit emotional. Would you mind taking him to his parents to be properly soothed? Alright?"

PFFT!

As soon as he said this, Pan Ge couldn't hold back her laughter anymore and collapsed in a fit of giggles.

Then, the rich beauties, the best friend, the young boy, and all the second-generation onlookers who had seen Zhao Zhen throw a tantrum couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Peals of laughter filled the room as a joyous atmosphere spread, sweeping away any tension the conflict had caused.

My Lie, when it comes to roasting, you're the master!