Zhao Liangren noticed the minor disturbance nearby, his gaze focused, and he began to walk over.
Zhao Liangren was the middle-aged man in the mandarin jacket, also Gu Bin's trusted strategist.
"Hey, kid, what's your name."
Before Liang Bin could speak, Zhao Liangren took the initiative to ask, showing considerable interest.
Yuan Gang had no intention of engaging with them. He ignored them, sat down, and looked at Ye Longlin, asking if he wanted to continue drinking tea or leave.
Before Ye Longlin could reply, Gu Bin's expression darkened.
"My man is asking you a question. Are you deaf or mute?"
Zhao Liangren also chimed in with a rebuke, "With our Young Master Gu present, you show no respect. And is it that all cultured people are aloof? Can't you speak?"
Yuan Gang glanced at them and said coldly, "We don't know any Young Master Gu."
Zhao Liangren haughtily declared, "Our Young Master Gu is the younger brother of the chairman of Gu Corporation, the youngest son of the actual controller of Shunwei Investment, and one of Qing City's top socialites!"
"Do you know him now? If you do, come and pay your respects. It's your honor to meet such a distinguished figure!"
Gu Bin's face also showed arrogance, as if he greatly enjoyed Zhao Liangren's words.
As the younger brother of the chairman of Gu Corporation and the youngest son of the helmsman of Shunwei Investment, he had been born with a silver spoon in his mouth, starting at a point unreachable by ordinary people.
So many people wanted to curry favor with him, so many wanted to follow in his footsteps.
And now these two brats were pretending not to know him!
"In Qing City, few people don't know me. If you're trying to get my attention this way, congratulations, you've succeeded."
Gu Bin stated with certainty, a smile appearing on his lips, as if he were quite pleased.
Having lived among flattery and compliments since childhood, he had developed an arrogant disposition.
"Ding—"
Just then, Ye Longlin's phone suddenly rang.
This sound made both of them look displeased, as it seemed extremely disrespectful to them.
But Ye Longlin had no intention of acknowledging them. He picked up his phone, saw a message, and couldn't help but smile.
It was a message from Mu Hanqi.
'When are you coming? My grandfather has grounded me, but he hasn't confiscated my phone. This phone was secretly given to me by my mother. I hid it in the Buddhist hall, hehe.
I'm telling you, we have a Buddhist hall at home, and there's an old monk there. His bald head makes a lovely sound when tapped. When you come, I'll tap it for you. He says my marriage will be blessed, I wonder if he's talking about a certain blockhead.
Blockhead, what are you doing? I miss you, I miss you so much. It's a pity I can't get out right now. Otherwise, I would come to find you, hehe.'
Mu Hanqi was expressing her longing.
Yuan Gang saw his boss smiling unusually and rolled his eyes. It was obvious, his missus had sent a message.
'It's almost all dealt with, but there are still war criminals who haven't been apprehended, and they're hidden very deeply. I'll come to see you after I'm done, possibly at the end of the month.'
Today was only December 4th. Even if counted as half a month, it would be the 19th.
Ye Longlin said "end of the month" to lower her expectations. If he arrived earlier, it would be an added surprise.
It was a little stratagem in love.
"Okay, by the way, my grandfather wants me to marry Song Yuanfeng, and they're already making arrangements. Hurry up and come! Otherwise, by the time you arrive, I'll be someone else's wife. If that happens, I might as well die."
Mu Hanqi continued to reply.
Ye Longlin: 'If that happens, I will make the Song family accompany you to the grave. I guarantee not even a dog will be spared.'
Mu Hanqi: '......'
'You mean, you want me and Song Yuanfeng to be a pair of doomed lovers? Fine, Ye Longlin, it seems you really don't like me anymore. Tell me, are you with Tian Ai!
Alas, forget it. I was always the mistress, and you two are the rightful couple. Then this little woman will just wish King Ye a speedy heir this morning? '
Ye Longlin: '......'
"Young man, in a place like Qing City, you need to know some boundaries. Not everyone can catch Young Master Gu's eye. I sense a unique aura about you, and you should be a martial artist like me. But that's no reason for you to be so arrogant.
All you need to do is apologize to our young master, and this matter can be considered as if it never happened. We might even let you stay here for more tea."
Yuan Gang looked bewildered.
They were sitting here drinking tea, not bothering anyone, and now they were in trouble for no reason. How did it become their fault within a few sentences?
What's more, the other party was pontificating and convicting them with such confidence.
Who gave them the nerve?
Besides, the other party was acting magnanimous, like they were overlooking a minor transgression. Who were they trying to impress?
Yuan Gang turned to look at Ye Longlin, his hands typing on the screen, completely unconcerned with the situation.
'Blockhead, I miss you so much. I'll think of a way to come find you. Wait for me, I'll go ask the old monk for help first. The old monk should have a way. Wait for me. If I can get out, I'll tell you in advance. Send me your location!'
Ye Longlin: 'Okay. They say there's a revolving restaurant in Qing City. I'll take you there to eat when you come.'
This girl was a foodie, she just loved to eat.
"Okay, okay."
After that, there was no more response. Presumably, she had gone to discuss countermeasures with the old monk she mentioned.
However, Ye Longlin didn't hold out much hope, after all, monks did not lie.
Just as he put down his phone, Xuan Niao's message had already arrived.
After a glance, he looked up and said, "Let's go."
Yuan Gang nodded, but the other party was not letting them off.
"Go? Go where? You want to leave without apologizing? Do you really think we're just decoration?"
Liang Bin let out a cold snort, also realizing that the other party truly didn't recognize him.
A hint of confusion flickered across Ye Longlin's face, and he looked at Yuan Gang for an explanation.
Yuan Gang shrugged, indicating helplessness.
Ye Longlin also realized what was happening, his brow furrowing slightly, "Are you looking for trouble?"
Liang Bin: "......"
Zhao Liangren: "......"
You're only realizing now that we're looking for trouble? What were you doing before?
It turns out you weren't listening at all, treating our words as wind in your ear?
The next moment.
Ye Longlin took a step forward. It seemed ordinary, with no remarkable movements, but the floor tiles began to shatter. Centered on Ye Longlin's left foot, the cracks spread like a spiderweb, layer by layer.
"This....."
Everyone present was astonished by this shocking scene.
"You said your name was Gu Bin?" Ye Longlin asked abruptly.
The latter nodded instinctively.
"Since you are Gu Tongbao's brother, then come with me."