"Hmph, the Hong Family is a prestigious and influential clan. Countless ambitious individuals dream of becoming one of their retainers."
"Who are you, exactly? If you're not interested in joining the Hong Family, what are you doing here?"
A young man overheard the conversation between Shen Fanyun and Su Xiyang. He promptly clasped his fists and righteously demanded an answer.
Shen Fanyun was bewildered. This guy must be a lunatic.
With the young man's sudden outburst, Shen Fanyun immediately became the target of everyone's scorn. One after another, sharp and meaningful glares fixed on him. Most of the onlookers bore ill will, and snorts of disdain echoed through the hall.
"Who is this? I've never seen him before. Does anyone recognize him?"
"Don't know him."
"He's just a nobody. Why waste our time on him? Let's talk about Elder Hou Si instead."
