The gathering was about to begin, so the hotel entrance was crowded. When people saw Qin Luoli being blocked outside, expressions of confusion, derision, and even shock appeared on their faces.
An elderly man, followed by a large entourage, slowly approached. He exuded an extraordinary aura, his ruddy complexion clearly marking him as a man of high status.
At the sight of this man, Qin Luoli's expression changed. She quickly pulled Lin Mu behind her, her face vigilant.
"What's wrong?" Lin Mu asked, puzzled. Even when they were blocked from entering, Qin Luoli hadn't reacted this intensely. He followed her gaze to the elderly man.
"That's Chen Ruoping, Patriarch of the Chen Family and Chen Xinlan's father," Qin Luoli explained in a low voice.
