Wang Haoran originally planned to discreetly poison Ma Hongsheng before he entered the villa, preventing him from attending the banquet. However, he didn’t expect Ma Hongsheng to be surrounded by so many bodyguards, making it inconvenient for Wang Haoran to approach.

If Ma Hongsheng suddenly fainted, everyone’s attention would inevitably focus on Wang Haoran, which was not what he wanted. He had to change his plan and act in the villa’s hall instead. With so many people there, if something happened to Ma Hongsheng, no one would know who to blame.

Returning to the villa’s hall, Wang Haoran scanned the area, searching for Su Lang and Yang Jingwan’s family. He saw Su Lang sitting alone on a chair, wearing a lofty expression while savoring a glass of red wine. Meanwhile, Yang Jingwan’s family was mingling in the hall, trying to make connections but facing rejection everywhere.

These wealthy people weren’t fools; they could see that Yang Jingwan’s family had neither money nor power and had no intention of befriending them.

“Alas, it seems this trip was in vain,” Yang Tai sighed deeply.

“It’s infuriating, absolutely infuriating. What kind of people are these, acting all high and mighty? Bah!” Li Manli was visibly agitated.

“Mom, stop complaining. Our family lacks money and influence, so it’s normal for others not to want to associate with us. There’s no need to get angry and harm your health,” Yang Jingwan consoled.

As Yang Jingwan’s family was talking, Su Lang suddenly approached them.

“Dad, Mom, wife, I told you no one would pay attention to you. Do you believe me now?”

Su Lang had been with Yang Jingwan’s family but had been advising them not to waste their efforts. In her anger, Li Manli had driven him away.

“You useless thing, not only do you not help, but you also make sarcastic remarks. Get lost, the farther, the better,” Li Manli complained.

Su Lang smiled faintly, unfazed, and remained where he was.

“Just leave already. Can’t you see your mom is really angry?” Yang Tai also found his son-in-law annoying.

“Su Lang, just leave,” Yang Jingwan frowned and said.

“Wife, you’re here to make connections and secure a project. Leave it to me; I’ll handle it,” Su Lang said arrogantly.

Yang Jingwan shook her head vigorously. She disliked Su Lang’s attitude; he was good for nothing but cooking and housework, yet he acted as if he could handle anything. She couldn’t even be bothered to criticize him.

However, Li Manli couldn’t hold back and spat at Su Lang, “What makes you think you can handle it? Who do you think you are? Do you even know Ma Hongsheng?”

“I do know him,” Su Lang nodded with a faint smile.

“You’re crazy!” Li Manli shook her head in disbelief.

“Mr. Ma is here!”

“Mr. Ma is here!”

A commotion erupted at the hall entrance. Su Lang’s lips curled slightly; finally, he had arrived. He had been waiting for this moment.

Ma Hongsheng had many bodyguards, but with so many people in the hall, he didn’t bring them all in, only the two best ones. The rest waited at the entrance.

As Ma Hongsheng arrived at the hall entrance, many wealthy people swarmed to greet him warmly. Wealthy people have different levels: those with tens of millions, hundreds of millions, billions, and even tens of billions or more. Each level is entirely different.

Ma Hongsheng belonged to the top tier with assets in the tens of billions, naturally commanding great respect. He responded to everyone’s enthusiasm with a smile, but there were so many people greeting him that he couldn’t break free for a while.

“Didn’t you boast about knowing Ma Hongsheng? Why don’t you go over and say hello?” Li Manli mocked Su Lang beside her.

“No need for me to go over; he’ll come to greet me,” Su Lang said, raising his head arrogantly.

“You really should see a psychiatrist. Look at how delusional you are,” Li Manli sneered.

“Alas, what a misfortune for the family,” Yang Tai sighed deeply, seeing Su Lang’s demeanor.

Yang Jingwan didn’t speak, but her face showed self-pity, lamenting her unfortunate fate.

Su Lang noticed their expressions but didn’t care. Because soon, when Ma Hongsheng came over to greet him warmly, everything would turn around.

With a proud smile, Su Lang sipped his red wine and waited quietly.

“Mr. Ma?!”

“Mr. Ma, what’s wrong?”

“Mr. Ma fainted! Quick, take him to the hospital, hurry!”

A sudden panic erupted at the hall entrance. The bodyguards immediately lifted Ma Hongsheng and rushed him out of the villa, clearly intending to take him to the hospital immediately.

Su Lang, waiting to show off, was stunned by this scene.

[Ding, the host has disrupted the protagonist Su Lang’s chance to show off, earning 300 villain points. Su Lang’s protagonist halo -15, host’s villain halo +15!]

Wang Haoran received a notification from the system. Ma Hongsheng didn’t faint by accident; Wang Haoran had mingled with the wealthy people greeting Ma Hongsheng and discreetly did something to him.

Without meeting Ma Hongsheng, Su Lang lost his chance to show off. With Ma Hongsheng’s departure, the wealthy people in the hall lost interest, and some began to leave.

“We came for nothing; let’s go,” Li Manli said dejectedly to her family.

“Mom, I’ll talk to Ma Hongsheng and ask him to introduce some connections. We’ll definitely get a project for Dad,” Su Lang said.

“Still talking, still talking. Just shut up already. Who do you think you are? How could a billionaire like Ma Hongsheng possibly know you?!” Li Manli, already frustrated, was even more annoyed by Su Lang’s babbling.

“I have no reason to lie; I really know Ma Hongsheng,” Su Lang insisted.

“Then go and bring Ma Hongsheng to me, right now!” Li Manli demanded.

“I’ll go to the hospital and see. If Ma Hongsheng is okay, I’ll definitely bring him to you,” Su Lang said, turning to leave.

It seemed he really intended to go to the hospital to find Ma Hongsheng. Yang Jingwan’s family thought he was crazy and ignored him, preparing to leave as well.

At this moment, Wang Haoran suddenly approached.

“Is there something you need, young master?” Li Manli asked with a humble smile.

“Just a small matter,” Wang Haoran replied, then smiled at Yang Jingwan, “May I borrow your phone?”

Yang Jingwan was displeased with Zhen Li’s condescending attitude, but Wang Haoran was polite and handsome, making it hard to dislike him.

“Sure.”

Yang Jingwan handed her phone to Wang Haoran.