Everyone knew that Ji Bonong's A16 Manor Banquet was a high-end event, and anyone who could be invited to the banquet was definitely not a nobody.
This banquet was seen as the threshold to enter Nuo Jin's top circle, and the path to an even higher platform. Rumor had it that countless people had a meteoric rise after this banquet. Therefore, having the qualifications to be invited was something to be proud of and boast about. Otherwise, why would people rush to the banquet like a flock of ducks?
In other words, the most important part of this banquet was the exchange of contacts between the guests. How could they not even introduce themselves in detail?
This was the reason why Fei Qi was convinced that the other party was a swindler.
Of course, this was only one of the reasons. There were many other reasons to look for.
Moreover, there was no need to mention that the other party might be a big shot who was hiding his identity. Could it be that he was a big shot just because he said a few words and showed an unusual invitation?
Fei Qi believed that the biggest evidence was the suit the other party was wearing.
The suit worn by this guy who claimed to be the owner of an ordinary bookstore was completely outdated, and the entire set was definitely not more than 500 yuan.
And this 500 yuan was the price from two years ago. If it was newly bought, the price would probably be reduced by at least 30%.
Huh? How could a vagrant like Fei Qi know so much about this?
Of course, it was because when he was a vagrant, he would often perform in the aisles of shopping malls for several years. Every time the small audience dispersed, he would put away his piano case that people had put a few coins and small bills into, and would always stand in front of those clothing store windows in envy for a long time. He remembered the URL: m.9biquge.com.
He would nitpick and judge the strengths and weaknesses of these clothes, imagining how he would look after wearing them, and how others would look at him.
In the end, when he saw the price tag and thought about the money in his pocket, he could only dejectedly leave.
As Fei Qi wandered day after day, year after year, he gradually gained some understanding of the price changes of these clothes, their styles, and even their sales methods.
In short, he was definitely not wrong.
Then the question was, would it be possible for a big shot to wear such cheap clothes to a banquet, deliberately hide his identity, and then expose that conspicuous invitation?
This was obviously illogical!
Therefore, there was only one truth.
This was not only a swindler, but also a daring one who dared to swindle the chairman of Luo Er Resources!
How was he supposed to trick them?
It was very simple. Just like Fitch's initial thoughts, he had been stunned by the "noble" invitation in the other party's hand. Then, under the other party's natural response, he had immediately assumed that the other party was some sort of big shot. Then, due to his mental inertia, he naturally thought that the other party's actions had some deeper meaning.
Fitch had come into contact with many swindlers during his time as a vagrant. It wasn't as if he didn't have similar methods.
He boldly guessed that the other party's plan was to first find a guest like himself, who didn't seem to be of a high social class. According to the method of the higher-ups, this person would think that he was really a guest participating in the banquet.
Then, this person would become a tool in the process of fraud. This person would be used to prove his identity, and so on and so forth. He would use this to deceive the doorman and finally sneak into the banquet.
And because Ji Bonong was known to welcome talents from all walks of life, this guy might not be chased away. Instead, he might really become a guest as a "top talent in the world of swindlers".
He had to admit that his train of thought was very good.
But it was a pity … that this guy had met someone as wise as himself.
Fitch felt that he had completely seen through this guy's intentions. He could already imagine the other party's expression when he didn't cooperate on the spot and exposed his lies. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up, and he almost laughed out loud.
“？”
Lin Jie looked strangely at the guest beside him. He felt that this violin-playing young man was a strange fellow who was easily immersed in his own world.
Lin Jie had also met such a student when he was a lecturer in the past.
During class, he would lower his head and do who knew what. While walking on the road, his eyes would go into a daze from time to time. Although he looked dull and didn't have many friends, he would often smile for no reason, or show some subtle changes in his expression, indicating the rich emotions and psychological changes in his heart …
But this wasn't a sign of a mentally unsound person. In Lin Jie's opinion, under normal circumstances, such students were more simple and honest, and their lives were simpler and happier.
Then, this Fitch in front of him was probably such a person, right?
Perhaps he also had to add the fact that he lived in poverty.
Lin Jie looked at Fitch's untidy clothes and nodded to himself. To be able to be invited to Ji Bonong's banquet under these circumstances, he must have very deep musical attainments.
After all, he wasn't a cheater like Lin Jie, but rather relied on his relationship with Miss Ji (referring to the best friend who fought the scumbag together).
The two of them walked to the entrance of the manor in this harmonious yet strange atmosphere.
At this moment, guests were arriving one after another on the wide road leading to the manor. However, most of them were dressed extravagantly. They were either holding a glamorous female companion in the crook of their arm, or they were dazzling beauties themselves. There were also chauffeurs in neat suits who alighted from their cars and walked confidently and calmly towards the doorman with practiced steps to hand over their invitation letters.
Mm … Lin Jie felt that even those chauffeurs were more like guests than he was.
But what did that matter?
Lin Jie was in a relaxed mood. In any case, he was here to freeload food and drink. As long as he ate and drank in the borderlands, no one would come to bother him.
Based on his previous experience of attending flashy academic gatherings, no matter how far he went, there were bound to be strange people coming to find him.
However, that was based on his former status as an associate professor and his identity as Lin Minghai's son. Now, he was at most a good friend of Miss Ji's who didn't want to reveal her name. That kind of situation wouldn't happen.
"Hello, please show me your invitation letter."
The doorman politely extended his hand.
Fitch was closer to the doorman. He lifted his chin and showed his invitation letter to the doorman, then very pretentiously placed it in the doorman's hand.
The doorman was well-trained and maintained a polite smile. He looked over the invitation letter and warmly said, "A16 Manor welcomes you, Mr. Houston Fitch. Good luck."
In an instant, it was obvious that a few people around them turned their heads to look at Fitch curiously and whispered to each other.
Fitch probably enjoyed the feeling of being the center of attention. He coughed dryly and straightened his clothes with his head held high. He took back his invitation letter and walked to the side, looking at Lin Jie with the attitude of watching a good show.
Lin Jie naturally took out his invitation letter.
Although it was different from other people's invitations, Miss Ji had personally handed it to him, so it couldn't be fake.
The doorman's expression changed subtly the moment he saw the invitation letter, but he quickly hid it. He carefully and solemnly examined it and even took out a special illumination device from his pocket.
The people around them who had turned their heads because of Fitch's name were gradually attracted by this scene. They were surprised and the discussions became chaotic.
Obviously, they had never seen someone stop at the door for so long because of an invitation.
Fitch stood to the side as if nothing had happened, waiting for the scene he had imagined to appear.
Next, this fellow will definitely be questioned, and then he will pull me in as a witness. When that time comes … heh heh heh.
A strange smile appeared on Fitch's lips again. He watched the doorman's every move with wide eyes, afraid that he would miss the best opportunity.
However, after the doorman checked it again and again, he put away the device and showed the same smile as before. At the same time, he bowed slightly and said, "A16 Manor welcomes you, Mr. Lin Jie. We wish you a pleasant three days."
Fitch's smile froze on his face. He looked like he had seen a ghost.
How, how could this be?
Could this invitation letter be … No, it can't be real. How could the wise Huston Fitch guess wrong?!
As the people around them saw the same confusion on their faces, the focus of the discussion gradually shifted. More and more people noticed this place and began to ask others what had happened.
Fitch suddenly felt his face burning, as if they were laughing at him. A self-righteous anger arose in his heart.
No, it can't be like this … He must be right!
Fitch's expression suddenly changed. His blue eyes became dark and gloomy as he stared fixedly at the doorman who had yet to return the invitation letter.
Tell me … that he's a fake guest!
Fitch shouted loudly in his mind. Although he appeared to be just a wandering violinist, he had previously learned a lot about the existence of a certain group through some shady channels. He had also taken a huge risk to obtain the power to control minds.
This was the main reason why the "Wandering Genius," Huston Fitch, was able to rise to fame.
Back at the entrance of the Golden Orchestra Hall, he had relied on mind control to win.
The real reason he had come to the banquet was because he had heard that there would be a large number of Extraordinaires participating in this banquet. Thus, he wanted to seek a true breakthrough and enter the world of these Extraordinaires.
This was the true meaning of changing classes.
However, after Fitch activated his ability, he didn't receive a quick reply like he usually did.
The doorman still returned the invitation letter to Lin Jie without even the slightest pause. Lin Jie smiled, took the invitation letter, and turned to walk towards him.
Everything flowed smoothly. Nothing happened.
"'There will be Extraordinaires participating in the banquet.' It can't be …" Fitch's mind was blank. He stared blankly at the approaching Lin Jie and swallowed hard.
He suddenly felt an inexplicable desire to run away.
Lin Jie looked at him and said in surprise, "Let's go. It's time to enter the banquet. What are you still standing there for?"
He turned to look at the doorman. With his back to the brightly lit castle, Lin Jie's side profile in the shadows smiled faintly, "No matter how long you stare, he won't look at you more than once."
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