Hearing the commotion outside, Xiao Yufan’s face broke into an amused smile. He couldn’t help but feel a sense of irony—this world was just too small.
Standing outside the private room was the man known as Zheng Ge, whom Xiao Yufan had encountered at Jiang Rou’s place. He never expected that Mu Xiaoqiao was Zheng Ge’s sister. Zheng Ge was at least competent, but why was this woman so utterly disappointing?
Since Xiao Yufan had his back to the door, Mu Zheng had no idea who this man was. Yet, whoever could kick out his three henchmen with a single move could certainly not be ordinary.
“Who is this guy? He’s gone too far—insulting my sister and injuring my men…”
A cold glint flashed in Mu Zheng’s eyes. Few dared to defy him on his own turf. This man had made his sister suffer, and even if he were the most powerful figure around, Mu Zheng wouldn’t let him off easily.
“Big brother, why bother talking to him? He bullied me—you must make him pay, I want him to wish he were dead…”
Seeing her brother arrive, Mu Xiaoqiao’s tears flowed like a spring. Despite her spoiled and temperamental nature, she had someone who cherished her. Her emotional dam had burst, and now, she seemed genuinely pitiful.
“Kid, what are you pretending for? Turn around…”
Mu Zheng grew increasingly furious when Xiao Yufan remained unmoved. Was this man truly so arrogant, so confident that he could remain indifferent even in front of so many people?
“If you say one more word, I swear you won’t leave here alive!”
Before Mu Zheng could finish speaking, Xiao Yufan’s laughter echoed slowly from within the room, causing everyone’s expressions to shift slightly.
Arrogant—utterly arrogant. Surrounded by dozens of burly men, he still dared to utter such words. Either his brain had been crushed by a door or he was completely out of his mind. Yet Xiao Yufan didn’t seem like the kind of man who merely put on a show.
In the next moment, Mu Zheng froze completely. He couldn’t understand how his luck could be so terrible—wherever he went, he always ran into this man, someone whose mere footsteps could shake the entire underworld of the capital.
“Xiao… Xiao Shao…”
Suddenly tongue-tied, Mu Zheng now felt like crying. He knew exactly who this man was—how could he possibly have any intention of harassing his spoiled sister? It was more likely that his sister had provoked Xiao Yufan.
“It’s been a few days, and you’re still as imposing as ever. Now, do I still look like someone playing a subordinate?”
Turning around, Xiao Yufan cast a glance at Mu Zheng, his eyes flashing with a sharp, piercing light, as if peering straight into his soul. If this man had been any more presumptuous, he wouldn’t have deserved to remain in this world.
“I’m sorry, Xiao Shao. I didn’t know it was you. There must have been some misunderstanding…”
No matter how much courage Mu Zheng had, he wouldn’t dare harm the young master of this underground empire. He certainly didn’t want to be found dead on the street the next day, so all he could do now was try his hardest to earn the man’s forgiveness.
“Brother, you…”
“Be quiet! What status do you think Xiao Shao holds? Would he ever need to harass you? Hurry up and apologize…”
Before Mu Xiaoqiao could finish speaking, Mu Zheng cut in. He feared that his sister might accidentally drag them both into an irreversible abyss. This man could erase them both with a flick of his finger.
Stunned and shocked, Mu Xiaoqiao realized her brother had never spoken to her this way before. Suddenly, a chill ran down her spine—this man was far beyond her reach.
“There’s no need for apologies. As long as she doesn’t bother my woman again, I won’t hold a grudge…”
Satisfied with Mu Zheng’s response, Xiao Yufan smiled slightly and shook his head. This woman was merely driven by jealousy, not yet to the point of being intolerable, so he didn’t bother dealing with her.
“Of course not! Absolutely not! I’ll make sure Xiaoqiao stays away from the young master’s woman…”
Relieved beyond measure, Mu Zheng nodded repeatedly at Xiao Yufan before leading the stunned Mu Xiaoqiao out. The three men who had been kicked aside didn’t even dare to look at Xiao Yufan as they slunk away.
Suddenly, the entire private room fell unusually quiet, the atmosphere strangely eerie. No one dared to see Xiao Yufan as a mere nouveau riche anymore—could a mere upstart possess such an imposing presence?
“Don’t forget to settle the bill first…”
As if recalling something, Xiao Yufan called out. Just stepping outside, Mu Zheng wiped a cold sweat from his brow, almost losing his footing. Luckily, it was only a matter of paying the bill rather than being detained.
“Xiao Rou, who exactly is your boyfriend? Why are even these punks so afraid of him? I always knew Xiaoqiao’s brother was involved in the underworld, but now he seems to hold your boyfriend in great respect!”
“Yeah, yeah, he’s so handsome—I’m getting jealous of Xiao Rou now…”
Instantly surrounded by questions, Jiang Rou felt a warm glow in her heart. There was always something legendary about this man, something she couldn’t quite grasp. Yet, she also felt a sense of loss—every woman around Xiao Yufan was so extraordinary.
“Alright, the show’s over. Let’s go back and continue eating,” said Xiao Yufan, waving his hand toward another private room. A meal costing hundreds of thousands couldn’t be wasted so easily.
He walked out first, followed closely by the others. Su Yang hesitated for a moment before shaking his head helplessly. After what had happened today—even though it was all Xiaoqiao’s doing—he was still an accomplice. How could he possibly face them again?
Of course, for Xiao Yufan, this was merely a minor incident. What he didn’t know, however, was that this unintentional act of his had planted a deep seed of affection in Jiang Rou’s heart.
Back in the private room, everyone quickly returned to their cheerful mood, even more lively than before. This time, Jiang Rou had clearly become the center of attention, and Xiao Yufan was perfectly content to sit back and relax.
Just as he was beginning to feel a bit bored, the door to the private room opened again. A man in formal attire walked in and approached Xiao Yufan directly.
“Our young lady wishes to meet with Master Xiao. She hopes you will do her the honor of joining her for a brief conversation. She’s waiting for you in the presidential suite…”
“Our young lady? Who is she?”
Xiao Yufan’s brows subtly furrowed. He had no idea who this “young lady” was, nor why she wanted to meet him. He certainly didn’t recognize this man, so he shouldn’t have any connection with the mysterious woman.
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