As soon as Lei Guangyuan spoke, Su Nianxue and her manager's expressions changed instantly.

Even though they knew Lei Guangyuan was up to no good after hearing this, Su Nianxue, as a star, must not offend him since she was going to hold a concert in Lin'an City.

Therefore, Su Nianxue absolutely couldn't directly refuse Lei Guangyuan now.

"Director Lei, here's the thing..."

After a moment of astonishment, Su Nianxue's manager was the first to react. She looked at Lei Guangyuan in front of her and immediately said, "Miss Su Nianxue already has an appointment at noon. We really can't make it at noon..."

"An appointment?"

Upon hearing the manager's words, Lei Guangyuan's facial muscles twitched, revealing a cold smile.

He looked at the manager in front of him and said, "Why not invite the friend who has an appointment with Miss Su Nianxue over? Everyone can get to know each other!"

After all, Lei Guangyuan had been in the Cultural Bureau for many years, and Lin'an City was a metropolitan city with many visiting celebrities, so Lei Guangyuan easily saw that the manager was making excuses!

Thus, faced with the two young masters of the Jiang Family's threat, he chose to comply instantly, insisting on inviting Su Nianxue.

"Uh..."

Upon hearing Lei Guangyuan's words, the manager's expression changed slightly, turning grim.

Normally, people in this situation would choose to leave wisely, but unexpectedly, Lei Guangyuan was so shameless, saying such words.

The manager's earlier comment was cleverly made up on the spot, and now with Lei Guangyuan's response, she was at a loss for how to handle it.

"What's up? From your expressions, are you having a hard time?"

Seeing the manager's somewhat grim expression, Lei Guangyuan smiled and said, "Didn't you say someone has an appointment with Miss Su Nianxue? Everyone can gather together; it shouldn't be excessive, right?"

As he spoke, Lei Guangyuan's eyes bore a playful smile, akin to a fat boar eyeing its prey.

Then he shifted his tone, speaking with a slightly cold voice, "Or is it that Miss Su Nianxue actually has no appointment, and you're just making excuses to evade my invitation!?"

Lei Guangyuan's voice was sinister, exuding a menacing aura.

"Uh..."

Upon hearing Lei Guangyuan's words, Su Nianxue also found herself in a difficult position.

The situation left her with no retreat whatsoever; she had no choice but to accept Lei Guangyuan's invitation.

Just as Su Nianxue was about to respond, Lu Yu's voice suddenly came through: "Alright then, since you wish to have a meal together, let's all join in."

Hearing this, Lei Guangyuan's earlier smug expression changed slightly. He quickly turned and saw Lu Yu walking over to the manager, saying, "Come on, Director Lei isn't an outsider; just agree. You're quite an inadequate manager!"

Though Lu Yu was ostensibly reprimanding the manager, he was essentially signaling Su Nianxue and the manager not to let the facade slip.

"Mr. Lu, I apologize. I didn't consider properly for a moment."

The manager, being quite astute from spending time beside Su Nianxue, promptly responded naturally upon seeing the badge on Lu Yu's chest.

"That's more like it."

Hearing the manager naturally pick up from his words, Lu Yu nodded. He then turned to Lei Guangyuan, extended a hand, and said, "Director Lei, pleasure to meet you."

"Who are you?"

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Lei Guangyuan's expression instantly turned unpleasant.

Initially, he thought Su Nianxue couldn't escape his control this time, but unexpectedly, Lu Yu appeared out of nowhere!

"Oh dear, look at my memory."

Hearing Lei Guangyuan's words, Lu Yu feigned realization and said, "I'm Lu Yu, the representative of Victory Group, and the main sponsor of this concert."

Lu Yu's voice rose slightly, showcasing a rather proud tone.

For a celebrity concert, sponsors must be secured, so inviting Su Nianxue in the capacity of a sponsor wouldn't feel out of place.

Victory Group!

Upon hearing these four words, Lei Guangyuan's expression became even more unpleasant.

Victory Group, as a pillar enterprise of Lin'an City, was immensely significant, and the Cultural Bureau had no authority over it. Moreover, celebrities dining with sponsors was exceedingly common, leaving Lei Guangyuan unable to pinpoint any faults!

"So it's Mr. Lu."

Realizing this, Lei Guangyuan awkwardly chuckled twice and said, "Pleasure to meet you."

"Indeed, Director Lei, it's more chance than invitation; since everyone wants to invite Miss Su Nianxue for a meal, why not join us? This way, I can get to know Director Lei, and we can look out for each other in the future."

Though Lu Yu's speech was dignified, subtly challenging Lei Guangyuan, it was flawless, leaving no room for Lei Guangyuan to find fault!

"It's alright, I've just recalled something urgent. Since Miss Su Nianxue and Mr. Lu have plans, I'll invite them another day."

At this moment, Lei Guangyuan spoke, his eyes filled with displeasure, having no choice in facing the current situation.

With reporters around, he couldn't afford to act brashly, unable to vent his temper, leaving him utterly frustrated.

"In that case, Director Lei, let's arrange for another day."

Upon hearing Lei Guangyuan's words, Su Nianxue quickly responded, politely declining with a smile.

Hmph!

Upon hearing Su Nianxue's response, Lei Guangyuan's body stiffened momentarily before he snorted, turned away, feeling utterly helpless.

(Due to Little Brother catching a cold today, feeling dizzy, this chapter is a bit late. Please bear with me, Little Brother is taking medicine and going to sleep, good night everyone.)

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