Everyone turned their heads upon hearing the voice. The newcomer was accompanied by two men in sunglasses.
The newcomer shrugged his shoulders, and everyone obligingly parted to make way for him. The two men in sunglasses walked ahead, clearing his path. As he walked, murmurs followed him.
"Is this... is this the young master and little tyrant of Fangxin Media, Chen Yufei? He looks better than rumored, just a bit too dark and brooding."
"Watch your mouth. I heard this guy's temper is unpredictable. One moment he's joking with you, the next he might stab you."
"Tsk, I bet this young master is here to 'whip' and discipline Qiu Hui today."
"Cough, you really know how to use words."
As everyone whispered, Chen Yufei arrived in front of Ren Yuanhao.
"Tsk, you reek of cream. Haven't you weaned yet? Huh?"
Chen Yufei had downward-sloping eyes, giving him a violent and sinister appearance. His face was exceptionally pale from years of indulgence in sensual pleasures. Under the glow of the internet cafe lights, he looked like a reanimated corpse crawling out of an evil grave.
Ren Yuanhao, at this moment, did indeed look like a sunny young man. However, his eyes held a depth, a look that only those who had experienced true hell and clawed their way back could possess.
But Chen Yufei couldn't detect any killing intent from him. After all, a proud and arrogant young master was like a finch kept in a cage, forever ignorant of the fear inspired by a golden eagle.
However, his two bodyguards could sense something. They involuntarily tensed up, like two wolverines facing a true lion.
"What's this, Qiu Hui? Not going to greet your former master? You're too cold."
Chen Yufei twisted his neck, sat in the gaming chair, crossed his legs on the desk, and kicked over the gaming monitor. Anger flickered across his face.
Everyone retreated several steps, as if anticipating a spectacle.
Qiu Hui emerged from behind Ren Yuanhao, trembling. Chen Yufei glanced at her and said with arrogance, "Tsk, the Qiu Hui I knew was as proud as a little tiger. Now you're dressed like this, trying to please these guys?"
"This is work attire. Qiu Hui is not in a position to bargain with the boss," Qiu Hui managed to say, her eyes welling up with tears of fear.
"Oh? This isn't the Qiu Hui I know. If you had been this obedient back then, would I have let you go?" Chen Yufei suddenly turned his head, extending his hand towards Qiu Hui. "Come here, sit on my lap. I have a few words for you."
Qiu Hui clutched the hem of her dress, her heart in turmoil. Her current job offered decent pay and the night shift wouldn't interfere with other matters, so no matter what, she didn't want to lose it.
However, her pride prevented her from complying. She trembled like an injured bird.
Bang!
Chen Yufei suddenly slammed his palm onto the table, sending the plush toy next to the gaming monitor toppling over.
Qiu Hui's dignity was also toppled.
Qiu Hui's gaze became unfocused. Today, she wore a maid outfit and her hair was styled in twin ponytails, giving her a touch of Hatsune Miku. This was to cater to high-end customers, and this attire was already Qiu Hui's biggest concession.
A flicker of something unusual crossed her eyes. She bit her lower lip, seemingly having compromised. Just as she was about to walk towards Chen Yufei, Ren Yuanhao pulled her back.
"Oh? The little puppy wants to stand up for his mistress?" Chen Yufei smiled, but his two bodyguards knew that beneath that smile lay a deep rage. Once this young master threw a tantrum, the situation would be hard to control.
Unexpectedly, Ren Yuanhao acted like a clueless puppy. Not only did he stop Qiu Hui, but he even pulled her protectively behind him. His expression disgusted Chen Yufei.
Ren Yuanhao's expression was indifferent as he met Chen Yufei's gaze without yielding. Then, in an even more detached tone, he said, "Excuse me, Qiu Hui is no longer with your company, so it seems she has nothing to do with you. If you continue to make trouble like this, I have the right to beat you up."
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned, even the two bodyguards turned pale!
After all, Chen Yufei was the little overlord of Fangxin Media. His subordinates wouldn't dare to defy him, let alone speak to him in a loud voice, much less utter such bold words as Ren Yuanhao did!
Chen Yufei, whether from excitement or anger, started clapping. The downward-sloping eyes flashed with a dark, sinister gleam, like a snake hidden in the grass, raising its head to strike.
"It's been a long time since anyone dared to speak to me like that. May I ask, who are you?"
"Now there is. I am Qin Baobao, Qiu Hui's boyfriend. Is that enough?"
Ren Yuanhao continued to use his alias, as his real name, Ren Yuanhao, had too many enemies. His tone was as casual as before, as if it were the most natural thing in the world. Yet, it was precisely this 'naturalness' that finally enraged Chen Yufei!
"Good, Qiu Hui, tell me, what's so good about this little puppy? I rejected so many girls back then, intending to focus solely on you. Yet, you turned around and found this dog that only barks. Are you out of your mind?"
As Chen Yufei finished speaking, he snapped his fingers. His two bodyguards understood the signal immediately and launched their attack.
"Be careful!" Qiu Hui knew this move all too well, her face instantly turning pale. She cried out a warning.
Before she could finish, the two men attacked from left and right, lunging at Ren Yuanhao like wolves with their ruthless grappling techniques. This was their signature move, one that had defeated countless strong men.
However, everyone has their off days. They just didn't expect their off day to be so disastrous.
Their hands shot out like lightning, aiming for Ren Yuanhao's sides, attempting to trap his arms. Unexpectedly, Ren Yuanhao seemed not to have moved at all. He merely flicked his fingers towards their foreheads. The two men were instantly immobilized, like ants, and were forced to stagger back several steps!
"I say, aren't you the young master of some darn media company? If you're going to come out, you should at least bring more people. What if you meet someone tough? These two aren't enough. How about this, if you want to fight, why don't the three of you come at me together?"