As Qin Han Chu stepped into the hotel lobby, he saw Mu Jian Ling and Li Han Xing walking towards him.
Mu Jian Ling's gaze first fell on Qin Han Chu, then shifted to Baili Cai Xia. When she saw Baili Cai Xia affectionately linked to Qin Han Chu's arm, Mu Jian Ling's eyes held a hint of surprise.
"Happy birthday." Qin Han Chu said with a smile as he approached Mu Jian Ling.
Mu Jian Ling returned the smile, "Thank you!"
Qin Han Chu turned to Baili Cai Xia and introduced, "This is my junior sister, Cai Xia!"
"Miss Cai Xia is quite the celebrity in Mist City now. It's my honor to meet you." Mu Jian Ling didn't pretend not to know Baili Cai Xia, directly referencing the incident at the restaurant. The matter at the restaurant had already spread. If she acted ignorant now, it might cause Baili Cai Xia to feel resentful later. It was better to address it directly and appear magnanimous.
Baili Cai Xia looked puzzled, "Celebrity? What do you mean?"
Li Han Xing explained, "The news of you defeating a Grandmaster at the restaurant has already spread."
Qin Han Chu wasn't surprised by this. After all, Grandmasters were very powerful beings in this world. Moreover, Baili Cai Xia was so young. A Grandmaster in her early twenties was enough to cause a stir. It was no exaggeration to say that even royalty would notice Baili Cai Xia.
"It's just a small matter." As she said this, Baili Cai Xia took out the gift she had prepared and handed it to Mu Jian Ling, "This is a birthday gift from my senior brother and me. It will protect you."
Mu Jian Ling took the box and smiled, "Thank you both. Please come in."
Led by Mu Jian Ling and Li Han Xing, the two entered the banquet hall. As they walked in, Chairman Mu greeted them very warmly.
"Jiang Liu, where have you been these past two years? Why haven't we heard anything?" Chairman Mu's tone was very cordial, as if he knew Qin Han Chu well.
"I was cultivating on the mountain with my master," Qin Han Chu replied calmly.
"What is your current cultivation level?" Chairman Mu asked curiously.
Qin Han Chu smiled, "I've just reached the seventh rank!"
"What? You're seventh rank?" Li Han Xing exclaimed! She had started cultivating from a young age and was only at the seventh rank now. Qin Han Chu had only been cultivating for a few years, and he had already reached the seventh rank? Who were these two people's masters? They were too powerful! If "Ye Jiang Liu" continued cultivating at this rate, he could become a Grandmaster in another seven or eight years.
Mu Jian Ling and the others were also very shocked. They all knew that Ye Jiang Liu had been a simpleton and had only started cultivating martial arts two years ago. In such a short time, he had already reached the seventh rank.
"It's all my master's credit. To help me improve my strength, he consumed a lot of resources," Qin Han Chu said casually.
"Jiang Liu, your master is?" Chairman Mu asked in surprise.
"My master values fame and fortune lightly and doesn't allow us to reveal his identity outside," Qin Han Chu replied.
"We were too presumptuous. Please, have a seat." Following Mu Jian Ling's invitation, everyone took their seats.
"Thank you all for attending my daughter's birthday banquet. This toast is to express my gratitude." After everyone was seated, Chairman Mu raised his glass and said.
"Uncle Mu, you're too kind. We are all Jian Ling's friends, and it's only right to celebrate her birthday," Li Han Xing said with a smile.
"I won't disturb you any longer. Please enjoy yourselves." Chairman Mu was self-aware. He knew his presence would affect the youthful atmosphere, so he finished his drink and took his leave.
Baili Cai Xia, being somewhat outgoing, quickly blended in with Mu Jian Ling and the others. The girls' conversations were a bit dull for Qin Han Chu. He found an excuse and left the private room.
After sitting in the lounge area for a moment, Qin Han Chu called the First Madam.
When the call connected, the First Madam grumbled, "You finally remembered your mother?"
"I just came down from the mountain. I'll be home tonight," Qin Han Chu said.
"Where are you now? Do you want me to pick you up?"
"I'm attending Mu Jian Ling's birthday banquet. I'll drive back myself."
As he was talking to the First Madam, a tall, long-haired beauty swayed unsteadily towards Qin Han Chu. Under Qin Han Chu's gaze, the beauty held her head and slumped onto the sofa in the lounge area. The beauty appeared drunk, but Qin Han Chu couldn't smell any alcohol on her. She had been drugged!
At that moment, several men walked towards them.
"Manager Wang, this little lamb is yours tonight," one of the middle-aged men said with a fawning smile.
Manager Wang looked excited and chuckled, "Come to my company to sign the contract tomorrow."
"Certainly, thank you for your patronage, Manager Wang." As they spoke, they reached the lounge area.
"Take her to my car," Manager Wang said to his bodyguards. The two bodyguards immediately stepped forward, attempting to carry the beauty away. The beauty still had some awareness and tried her best to resist, but her strength was no match for an eighth-rank martial artist.
"I want this woman. Get lost!" At that moment, Qin Han Chu hung up the phone and said coldly.
"Who the hell are you? Don't meddle in other people's business!" The middle-aged man beside Manager Wang glared at Qin Han Chu and threatened coldly.
"Who am I?" Qin Han Chu chuckled, "I'm someone you can't afford to provoke."
"Young man, meddling too much won't do you any good."
"If you don't want to die, get lost." Manager Wang was impatient to have his way, but he hadn't expected Qin Han Chu, a busybody, to appear.
"This isn't the first time you've done something like this, is it?" Qin Han Chu looked at Manager Wang indifferently.
"Manager Wang, you take this little lamb away first. I'll deal with this ignoramus." Manager Wang grunted and looked at his two bodyguards, "Let's go!"
"Do you know Ye Jiang Liu?" Manager Wang paused, "Of course, I do! Do you know Young Master Ye?"
"Are you afraid of him?" Qin Han Chu asked teasingly.
Manager Wang's face darkened with anger, "What exactly do you mean?"
"If I told you I am Ye Jiang Liu, would you be scared?" Qin Han Chu continued to tease.
"What? Are you using Young Master Ye's name to scare me?" Manager Wang scoffed, "Do you take me for a three-year-old? You say it, and I have to believe it?"
Qin Han Chu picked up his phone and dialed Mu Jian Ling.
"Come to the lounge area to the right of the private room. I have a small problem that needs your help to resolve."
Manager Wang looked at Qin Han Chu with suspicion, "Who are you calling?"
"Mu Jian Ling of the Mu family," Qin Han Chu smiled.
Hearing this, Manager Wang's expression turned somewhat panicked. Could this young man really be Ye Jiang Liu? Although he was a figure of some standing in Mist City, compared to Mu Jian Ling and Ye Jiang Liu, he was a nobody.
As Manager Wang's heart filled with trepidation, Mu Jian Ling emerged from the private room. Manager Wang didn't know Ye Jiang Liu, but he did know Mu Jian Ling. Seeing Mu Jian Ling walking towards them, Manager Wang swallowed hard in fear.