I beg your pardon!
As soon as Grand-Patriarch Zhan spoke, everyone—including the suited man—was stunned.
Sophie Ge still hadn’t processed it. She stared blankly at Grand-Patriarch Zhan: "Is this the Zhan Family’s elder from Harborview?"
Sophie Ge had certainly heard of the Zhan Family’s reputation. In Harborview, their status was extraordinary—even graduates of Harborview University considered it an honor to work for a Zhan Family company.
"Yes, he’s exactly the Zhan Family elder you’re imagining."
Eric Wang nodded from the side, confirming Sophie Ge’s guess.
"Oh my god..."
Sophie Ge muttered, utterly shaken. When she glanced again at Evan Lin, standing before Grand-Patriarch Zhan, her mind went numb.
Before, Sophie had just thought Evan Lin was a campus celebrity. She never imagined that, outside the university, Evan’s influence could be so immense.
To have Grand-Patriarch Zhan treat him with such respect—if this got out on campus, it would surely spark a whole new storm.
"Grand-Patriarch, you... what are you doing?"
The suited man suddenly looked up, face pale, and said to Grand-Patriarch Zhan, "Did you mistake him for someone else?"
"That guy over there—Uncle Cheng—is the one from the Ma Family (Ancient-Martial Ma Clan). This kid, he’s just some nobody who doesn’t know his place!"
The suited man was about to say more.
"Nobody?"
At that, Tanya Zhan stepped forward and, without hesitation, kicked him straight to the ground.
Seeing Tanya Zhan act, the suited man who was sprawled on the floor didn’t dare show a hint of resentment. His eyes were full of confusion and bewilderment; he simply couldn’t understand why both Grand-Patriarch Zhan and Tanya Zhan would side with that young man.
Besides, that kid looked unfamiliar. With all his experience, the suited man couldn’t recall which Harborview family this young master belonged to.
Even if he really was from one of Harborview’s top elite families, his weight shouldn’t surpass that of someone from the Ma Family (Ancient-Martial Ma Clan).
"Master Lin, this man used to be my subordinate. Later, I let him go out and start his own business. Who could’ve guessed that, after all these years, he still hasn’t made much progress. Please forgive the embarrassment."
Grand-Patriarch Zhan sighed, his voice tinged with disappointment—like iron that just won’t forge.
Master Lin?
Hearing those three words.
The suited man tensed up, suddenly realizing something. He scrambled to his feet, eyes wide, and stared at Evan Lin: "You... you’re Master Lin from Seacrest!"
Master Lin from Seacrest!
Before now, this name had turned all of Harborview upside down, but as a suited man, he’d never had the chance to meet that legendary figure in person.
And the moment he spoke...
Ming Zhao was dumbfounded for a long moment: "What’s Master Lin from Seacrest?"
He looked completely confused, but Tyler Tan—who loved gossip—was practically jumping out of his seat, face flushed with excitement. Annie Shu was still stunned, but she noticed that the moment “Master Lin from Seacrest” was mentioned, Aaron Han’s expression had completely changed.
Earlier, Aaron Han had only looked afraid. Now, his face showed real terror and shock.