Chapter 609


    “Oh, Queenie, is this young man your boyfriend?”


    “Right! Did you bring him home for the New Year?”


    “He looks quite energetic.”


    A group of curious vigers immediately surrounded Queenie and her


    boyfriend, eager to learn more about the neer. Emmanuel also


    assessed the man standing beside her. To be honest, he has an average


    appearance, but his attire and demeanor are quite stylish.


    Shane quickly whispered to Frederick, “This guy is obviously a show–off. If he


    wasn’t afraid of breaking the rules, I think he would even want to unt the


    price tags on his clothes to everyone.”


    Frederick nodded. “Shane, although I did want to stab you earlier, I’m on your


    side now. As someone experienced in judging people, I can tell that this guy


    is probably nouveau riche. It’s as if he’s constantly afraid that others won’t


    recognize his wealth! Such a show–off!”


    Shane suddenly looked proud. “Exactly, this kind of personcks depth, unlike


    us!”


    Frederick nodded in agreement once again. “That’s right, even though we


    may not have money, we have substance. We’re not on the same level as


    him, and he can’t hang out with us either.”


    “You’re right! I don’t like hanging out with someone like him!”


    Unbeknownst to them, everyone’s attention was not focused on their


    conversation. Emmanuel could not help but shake his head and chuckle at


    their words. These two manage to find ways to feel superior, even without


    money.


    “Everyone, let me introduce my fiancé, Zaniel Kennedy!” Queenie held the


    man next to her and smiled as she introduced him to everyone. “He’s the


    Regional General Manager of East Gate Group.”


    “Wow, what a young and sessful man! He became a general manager at


    such a young age?”


    “I’ve heard of East Gate. It’s a big corporation!”


    “We can’t find such a decent man in our vige.”


    The group of elderly folks praised Zaniel with admiration.


    “Not at all, I’ve achieved a little through hard work, but it’s nothing to be proud


    of!” In a humble‘ manner, Zaniel repeatedly downyed his achievements


    and graciously epted thepliments while secretly enjoying the


    atmosphere. He then pulled out a stack of cash envelopes from his pocket


    and handed them to everyone, regardless of age or gender.


    “Oh my, he’s certainly notcking in wealth!” Everyone gave him thumbs–up,


    and their praises became even more justified.


    Finally, the stack of cash envelopes made its way to Emmanuel and his two


    friends.


    “Tsk, what’s so impressive about being rich? Do you think I don’t have any? I


    don’t like befriending people like you.” Although disdainful, Shane was quick to


    react. He swiftly pocketed a cash envelope for himself and then handed two


    to Emmanuel and Frederick.


    Frederick initially considered epting the money but declined the offer


    when Emmanuel refused.


    Shane was taken aback and whispered, “If both of you decline, won’t it make


    me look spineless?” Without waiting for their response, he swiftly pocketed


    the two cash envelopes. “Since that’s the case, I’ll hold onto them for you. Just


    let me know when you’ve made up your mind.”


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    What a cunning and shameless man Shane was!


    However, Emmanuel firmly stated, “Shane, return my cash envelope to the


    sender! ording to tradition, I shouldn’t ept cash envelopes from


    anyone once I am married.”


    Shane was taken aback. “So, you do have a wife? Are you sure it’s not a


    made–up story?”


    Emmanuel nodded in response.


    At the side, Howard could not help but interject, “Haha. So, you really got


    married? I can’t wait to see what kind of celestial beauty your wife is when we


    pay respects to our ancestors today!” His tone was filled with sarcasm.


    In his view, if Emmanuel had married an impressive wife, would he not dare


    to bring her out openly? He was convinced that Emmanuel was unable to


    afford a substantial dowry, a car, or a house, so he must have settled for an


    overweight and unattractive woman. Perhaps she even had disabilities or


    intellectual deficiencies.


    Emmanuel remained silent, paying no heed to Howard’s remarks. He never


    married Mackenzie to seek validation from others or show off. She was his


    wife, and he did not require anyone’s approval or validation.


    However, Frederick could not tolerate it any longer and retorted fiercely,


    “Howard, you preacher. Don’t get too arrogant here! If you were to see


    Emmanuel’s wife, I guarantee you would question all your life choices. Who


    knows, you might end up divorcing your fiancée within minutes!”