chapter 23 Indifferent, never idle

"You?" Hearing Adohi's response, Norio burst into laughter, "You, a country bumpkin, got us an invitation to the Willow family's birthday banquet? Are you joking?" Ceren muttered under her breath, "Adohi, I don't blame you for lacking ability, but could you not boast?" Adohi confidently said, "I'm not boasting, and I have no need to." Norio shook his head mockingly, "If you're not boasting, then where's your invitation? We have only four here, just enough for the four of us in the Lindsey Family, but none for you!" Adohi chuckled, "I'm a VIP guest of the Willow family; I don't need an invitation to attend." "Haha!" Norio laughed even harder, "I think you're just being stubborn! Tomorrow night, I'll see if you show up at the Willow family's birthday banquet!" Adohi just smiled, "Let's wait and see. Ceren, I just wanted to remind you, I have a feeling Mr. Zastrow is not a good person. You shouldn't get too close to him." Ceren was momentarily stunned, feeling a warmth from Adohi's suddenly caring words. This guy, does he actually care about me? Norio, ignoring Adohi, went to select a gift to make a good impression on the Willow family. "Adohi, although we're not a real husband and wife, I hope you won't aim too high and stay grounded." Ceren said softly, before returning to her room. Adohi was indifferent. He didn't care about what happened in the Lindsey Family, nor about Ceren and her father's opinions of him. They were blind to a gem in their midst. In a few months, Old Master Lindsey would realize that forcing things doesn't bring happiness and would let him go. ... The next day. After work, Adohi went to the Marvelous Medicine Hall. The famous doctor Kahua had been waiting for him! Today, he was celebrating Mr. Willow's birthday, and the occasion was grand, so Kahua dressed up in a new suit! Soon, Simra also came out! Naturally graceful, she looked even more stunning and alluring after dressing up carefully! Wearing an elegant long dress, her figure was not hidden but even more exquisitely outlined! “Adohi!" Simra purses her red lips, her bright eyes shimmering as she turns subtly, "Do I look beautiful in this dress?" "So beautiful, I can't bear to look away." Adohi looked at Simra with satisfaction, not expecting her figure to be so impressive! In terms of both appearance and figure, Simra was no less than Ceren or Lunet. Especially in terms of gentleness and thoughtfulness, Simra made Adohi feel very fond of her. "That's great..." Seeing the sparkle in Adohi's eyes, Simra was instantly overjoyed. It seemed that her long selection and thoughtful dressing up were not in vain. At this moment, a black Maybach stopped in front of the door. A middle-aged man in a high-end suit got out of the car and walked over. The person was Ivano. Seeing Ivano personally come to pick him up, Adohi nodded silently. Ivano was indeed quite polite. After a half-hour journey, the group arrived at a luxuriously decorated star-rated hotel. All the guests at the scene couldn't help but show faces of astonishment and confusion! Who was so esteemed that Ivano personally went out to bring him to the event? As Adohi and his companions got out of the car, the guests finally realized! The honored guest was Dr. Kahua Zack! It was said that Mr. Willow's visit to Sunshine Town was to seek Dr. Zack's help for a medical condition! The stunningly beautiful young woman was known to be Dr. Zack's granddaughter! And the handsome young man appeared to be her boyfriend! Many influential people in Sunshine Town envied Adohi and his companions being personally escorted by Ivano into the venue. Shortly after, a BMW 7 Series also slowly arrived at the parking lot. The young woman in the passenger seat frowned, "Am I hallucinating?" This beauty was Ceren! "Ceren, what are you talking about?" Norio, confused, couldn't help but ask. Ceren shook her head, saying, "I just saw a man who looks similar to Adohi standing with Simra." Hearing this, Norio scoffed, "What's Adohi compared to this grand occasion? How could he possibly be here?" "Besides, Simra's grandfather is Dr. Zack, and her granddaughter is the campus belle of the Medical University, a true lady of a prestigious family. How could she take an interest in Adohi?" Hearing this, Old Master Lindsey remained silent, seeming to be in a bad mood. Indeed, he had wanted to invite Adohi as well. However, they only received four invitations. Sigh! Yohan's mood became even more gloomy. He felt he owed Adohi. Meanwhile, Adohi followed Ivano to a luxurious private room. Inside, two people were seated, one being today's birthday star, Fusao, Mr. Willow himself! The other was a commanding middle-aged man, exuding authority without speaking. He was the city's highest police official - Mr. Jackson Parker! He was specially invited by the Willow family to probe Adohi's identity. "Mr. Yates, welcome to grace us with your presence!" Fusao, excited, immediately stood up to greet him. Adohi, calm, said, "Mr. Willow, hello. Just call me Adohi." At this moment, the imposing Criminal Bureau, seeing Adohi, stiffened instantly! It was this influential person. How could he be here? My God! Mr. Parker's breathing became tense! He had seen the face of the Mysterious Number in a previous operation! And his reaction was clearly noticed by Ivano and his son! In an instant, they were immensely shocked! The person who made Mr. Parker's expression tense up in a moment, this Adohi, is definitely not an ordinary figure! Was the elimination of Yukia and his underground forces really his doing? After glancing at Mr. Parker, Fusao smiled and said, "I'm really sorry, Mr. Parker, Mr. Yates has arrived, I should go and greet him." The implication of his words was also to see what position Adohi held in Mr. Parker’s heart. Mr. Parker didn’t seem angry at all, instead, he quickly said to them, "No problem, please take good care of Mr. Yates, I was just thinking of going to talk to a few friends of mine!" "Mr. Yates, until next time!" Having said that, he hurriedly left the private room! In the eyes of others, Mr. Parker might just seem very polite. However, Fusao and his son didn’t think so! Knowing that Mr. Parker, a man with great power, why would he need to be courteous to a young man? Therefore, the father and son could once again affirm that Adohi’s identity was definitely not simple! Others might not see the issue, but Fusao and his son, having seen the world, noticed it! "Adohi, please have a seat!" Fusao’s face beamed with a smile, "Thank you for taking the time to attend my birthday banquet! By the way, I heard that you are temporarily staying with the Lindsey Family?” Adohi nodded lightly, "My father and Old Master Lindsey were old acquaintances, and he has also been kind to me." Adohi always remembered his agreement with Ceren; they would not discuss their sham marriage with outsiders. "Oh! I see!" Pretending to understand, Fusao said to his son Ivano, "Give the New Welfare Project to the Lindsey Family." Ivano quickly replied, "Father, this has already been arranged." Adohi was somewhat surprised. Kahua, standing besides, said with a smile, "Adohi, you might not know this, but the Willow family has a lot of influence in Sunshine Town. Anything that the Willow family decides is bound to succeed!” Adohi nodded slightly, understanding that the Willow family’s move was obviously to please him. He smiled, "Then I must thank Mr. Willow on behalf of the Lindsey Family! But I cannot accept undeserved rewards..." Fusao, of course, knew what Adohi was implying and quickly said with a smile, "It's just a small matter, not worth mentioning. We also hope that you can help us in the future by prescribing some medicine to keep us in good health!" Adohi just smiled. It was not hard to understand why Mr. Willow, such a far-sighted man, was able to do business so successfully! Adohi had planned to use his connection with Iniko, the president of the Jefferton Chamber of Commerce, to repay a favor to Mr. Lindsey by giving the New Welfare Project to the Lindsey Family. He didn’t expect the Willow family to take the initiative and offer the project first, which saved Adohi the trouble. "By the way, Adohi, I want to take this opportunity at the banquet, in front of so many people, to properly thank you!" "The day I had an accident, if it weren’t for your presence, I might not have been able to host this birthday banquet!" The people present nodded in agreement. Seeing the pleading faces of Dr. Zack and Simra, especially the enthusiasm of Mr. Willow's grandfather, Adohi also nodded lightly. "Okay." Adohi thought that since there were no members of the Jefferton Chamber of Commerce here, there was no need to worry about his identity being exposed. Of course, Adohi was also curious to see Ceren and Norio’s reaction when he went on stage.