I am the Holy Poisoner, the Empress advised me to calm down

Liu Hong was silent for a long time before he spoke: "Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Wang. I will pay attention to it."

"That's good, that's good." Wang Yun stood up and prepared to say goodbye. "Mr. Liu, if you still feel unwell, you can contact our Wang family at any time. My grandfather's medical skills are well-known in the industry."

After seeing Wang Yun off, Liu Hong sat alone in his study, feeling mixed emotions. Lin Hao's medical skills were indeed good, that was an indisputable fact, but Wang Yun's words didn't seem groundless.

Stealing medical books? Is there something wrong with your character?

He thought of Lin Hao's youthful face, that calm and composed demeanor, and it was hard to associate him with a "thief." But people often say you can only know a person's face, not his heart. Who could guarantee that?

Just as I was thinking about it, a familiar voice came from outside the door. It was Liu Ying who came back.

"Dad, I'm back." Liu Ying pushed the door open and walked in, followed by Lin Hao.

Liu Hong looked at Lin Hao with a complicated look in his eyes.

"Mr. Liu, how do you feel?" Lin Hao asked with concern.

"It's okay, it's okay." Liu Hong's answer was a bit perfunctory.

Liu Ying was sensitive to her father's change: "Dad, what's wrong with you?"

"Nothing, maybe I'm a little tired." Liu Hong waved his hand, "You guys go about your business."

Although Lin Hao was puzzled, he didn't say much. He took Liu Hong's pulse and confirmed that he was in good health. Then he left with Liu Ying.

Looking at the two people leaving, Liu Hong's doubts deepened. If Lin Hao really had a problem, wouldn't Ying Er be implicated as well?

He had to get to the bottom of this.

A charity auction dinner was being held tonight on the top floor of the magnificent Hyatt Hotel. Those who could attend such an event were all prominent figures in Haicheng.

Liu Ying, dressed in a black evening gown, walked elegantly into the banquet hall holding Lin Hao's arm. Eyes from all around turned to her, some admiring, some observing.

"Who is the organizer tonight?" Lin Hao asked.

"Mr. Li from Huasheng Group holds this kind of charity dinner every year," Liu Ying explained. "It's mainly to raise funds for education for children in mountainous areas."

Lin Hao nodded. He was quite supportive of this kind of charity activity.

Just as they found a place to sit down, they heard a sharp female voice: "Hey, isn't this Liu Ying? How come you have time to attend such an event today?"

Liu Ying turned and saw Xu Yaqi, a wealthy second-generation businessman who had thrived in the business world thanks to her father's connections. The two had been at odds since childhood, with Xu Yaqi always jealous of Liu Ying's beauty and talent.

"Ms. Xu, long time no see." Liu Ying responded politely without showing any displeasure.

Xu Yaqi's gaze fell on Lin Hao, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes: "Who is this?"

"My friend, Lin Hao."

"Lin Hao?" Xu Yaqi looked at Lin Hao carefully, and suddenly her eyes lit up. "I remember now, aren't you the son-in-law of the Wang family?"

When the others heard this, they gathered around curiously. In their circle, the Wang family was quite famous, and the status of a live-in son-in-law often meant low status.

"The son-in-law of the Wang family?" A fat middle-aged man spoke up. "I heard that the son-in-law of the Wang family was kicked out. They said he had a bad character."

"Yes, yes, I heard that too." Another woman agreed, "It seems like something was stolen."

Xu Yaqi's smile grew even brighter. "Liu Ying, your taste is truly... unique. You actually picked up a piece of junk that no one wanted."

Lin Hao frowned slightly. These people's words were really rude.

Liu Ying's expression also looked a little grim, but she still suppressed her anger: "Xu Yaqi, please be more careful with your words."

"What's wrong with me? I'm just telling the truth." Xu Yaqi said smugly, "We're all friends. I'm doing this for your own good. What good can come from this kind of person?"

"Lin Hao wanted to treat my father's illness..." Liu Ying wanted to explain.

"Cure illness?" Xu Yaqi interrupted her. "Him? A worthless person who was kicked out of the Wang family, what illness can he cure? Liu Ying, you haven't been deceived, have you?"

The people around him began to whisper and point fingers. In their eyes, Lin Hao was just a small-time person who had failed in his attempt to climb up the social ladder and now wanted to re-enter the upper class through Liu Ying.

"Ms. Xu, you'd better think before you speak." Lin Hao finally spoke, his voice calm but with a hint of coldness.

"Oh, you dare to talk back?" Xu Yaqi sneered, "Do you think you're great just because you're with Liu Ying? Let me tell you, in our circle, you'll always be an outsider!"

"That's right, what a thing, don't you even consider your own weight?"

"Liu Ying's vision is really getting worse and worse."

"Really? Can such a person enter such an occasion?"

The vicious words stabbed at her like a knife, and Liu Ying's face became increasingly ugly. Although she had a strong character, she still felt pain in her heart when faced with such humiliation.

Lin Hao saw this, and the anger in his heart gradually burned. He could tolerate insults to himself, but he could never tolerate anyone bullying Liu Ying.

Just when the atmosphere was tense, the door of the banquet hall was suddenly pushed open.

"Oh, what good day is this today? It's so lively?"

A young man walked in, wearing a tailored suit, his every move exuding an uninhibited aura. It was Li Yunfei.

Seeing Li Yunfei appear, the people around him immediately quieted down. Although Li Yunfei is young, his background and strength are well known in this circle.

"Young Master Yunfei." Xu Yaqi immediately changed her expression and greeted him with a smile.

Li Yunfei glanced at the situation at the scene and his eyes finally fell on Lin Hao.

Everyone was waiting to see what would happen. In their opinion, Li Yunfei would definitely side with Xu Yaqi. After all, Lin Hao was just a nobody, and Xu Yaqi was still in their circle.

However, a scene that shocked everyone happened.

Li Yunfei strode towards Lin Hao with a genuine smile on his face: "Brother Hao! Why are you here?"

The audience was silent.

Brother Hao? Li Yunfei called this "waste" that they looked down upon brother?

Li Yunfei's words were like a bombshell, exploding in the quiet banquet hall. Everyone was stunned, including Xu Yaqi.

"Yunfei." Lin Hao nodded lightly. He was not surprised by Li Yunfei's enthusiasm.

Li Yunfei patted Lin Hao's shoulder excitedly: "Brother Hao, you came here without telling me. If I had known you were coming, I would have arranged the best seat for you."

Xu Yaqi's face turned pale instantly. She had just scolded Lin Hao harshly, and now Li Yunfei actually called him brother?

"Young Master Yunfei, what...what's going on?" the fat middle-aged man asked stutteringly.