Facing the manager of Maple Leaf Club's interrogation, Zhou Yu appeared nonchalant, utterly unconcerned.
Beside him, Zhao Ruyue was as anxious as a bee trapped in a boiling pot, pacing back and forth.
She wanted to leave, but Zhou Yu was unwilling, so she could only brace herself and return with him.
If Zhao Ruyue chose to avoid conflict with Zhang Shaohua and the Zhang family behind him, then her attitude towards the female war god Leng Xue was undoubtedly one of admiration.
Within the entire Dragon Country, only Leng Xue would elicit such a reaction from Zhao Ruyue! She was the female war god, after all. A top-tier female representative who often operated on the front lines, protecting Dragon Country. As a strong woman herself, Zhao Ruyue knew she would never compare to Leng Xue. This wasn't just about background; it extended to what women cared about most – their looks and figures. Without a doubt, the female war god was also a stunning beauty! Aside from her, Zhao Ruyue believed she wouldn't lose to any other woman. Therefore, upon hearing the Maple Leaf Club manager reveal that the female war god was about to arrive, Zhao Ruyue's first thought was to make way for Leng Xue.
But! Zhou Yu wasn't playing by the rules! This man had clearly been about to leave, yet he suddenly decided to turn back. Even now, Zhao Ruyue was bewildered, completely confused. She didn't understand why Zhou Yu had returned. In Zhao Ruyue's opinion, even if Zhou Yu had a powerful background, it couldn't possibly compare to the Leng family of the Imperial Capital. The Leng family, one of the five super families of Dragon Country, had founding heroes in their lineage! The families in Yunhai City couldn't be compared to the Leng family at all. Moreover, even without the Leng family's influence, the title "female war god" alone was enough to make the entire Yunhai City tremble.
However, since Zhou Yu had decided to return to the Maple Leaf Club, Zhao Ruyue, after careful consideration, couldn't abandon him.
"You two, are you playing deaf? I'm asking you a question, and you're pretending not to hear?" Manager Yang was furious. Zhang Shaohua alone was enough trouble, and now there were two more. And the man, in particular, acted as if he couldn't be bothered with her.
"I'm not leaving, and no one can force me out. It's your business if you want to clear the place, it's mine if I want to stay here." Zhou Yu chuckled. He then sat down on a sofa chair in the lobby, crossed his legs, and looked at the standing Zhang Shaohua with a half-smile. By now, Zhang Shaohua's friends had all left, leaving him alone. Under the gaze of the煞神 (Shàshén - roughly "god of destruction" or "calamity god"), Zhang Shaohua turned his head away and walked to another side, still maintaining a standing posture. The female war god was his superior. He naturally couldn't act like Zhou Yu, lounging in a sofa chair. Wouldn't that be like being kicked in the head by a donkey?
"Young Master Zhang, why don't you come and sit?"
"No need."
"You've been standing since earlier, aren't you tired?"
"I'm in good health, I can endure it."
"Could it be you have hemorrhoids? People with that condition find it difficult to sit, I understand."
"..."
Zhang Shaohua's forehead was covered in black lines! Zhou Yu was clearly targeting his inability to sit down, deliberately mocking him. Damn it! Zhang Shaohua was furious, but due to various considerations, he could only continue to suppress the urge to lunge forward and choke Zhou Yu. Yes, he really wanted to do that.
"What other identity does Zhou Yu have that I don't know about? It's truly strange that Zhang Shaohua of the Zhang family is so afraid of him." Zhao Ruyue stood beside Zhou Yu, also not choosing to sit. She was filled with curiosity but could only suppress her questions for now.
Manager Yang was equally incredulous. Although the Zhang family and Zhang Shaohua meant little to the female war god, Young Master Zhang was, after all, a prominent figure in Yunhai City and the future heir of a first-tier family. For such an important person to not dare to confront that young man? Manager Yang even suspected she hadn't woken up yet and that everything happening today was a dream. Otherwise, why would she encounter such preposterous events? The female war god had personally arrived at Maple Leaf Club, yet these three weren't scared away.
"Sigh, forget it, forget it. I've said what I needed to say. If they refuse to leave, I can't forcibly call people to drive them out." Thinking this, Manager Yang shook her head. She had indeed done her best. The subsequent events were not her concern.
Outside Maple Leaf Club.
When the rich young men emerged from the lobby and discovered that Zhou Yu, Zhao Ruyue, and Zhang Shaohua had not come out, they were all shocked. Did someone dare to disrespect the presence of the female war god? Wasn't that completely insane?
"Young Master Zhang is a new member of the Dragon Group chosen by the female war god, so he should be fine."
"It's hard to say. If new Dragon Group members are excluded, Manager Yang wouldn't have had that expression earlier."
"Dr. Zhao and that kid haven't come out either. What's their basis?"
"Are you stupid? That kid isn't afraid of Young Master Zhang, and even seems to have the upper hand over him. Perhaps his background is even more terrifying!"
"Impossible, right? That's the female war god. It's hard to find anyone in the entire Dragon Country with greater power than her."
The crowd stopped near the parking lot, voicing their opinions. Of course, they were lingering because they also wanted to catch a glimpse of the female war god. Since everyone had already left the Maple Leaf Club, it didn't contradict Manager Yang's statement of "no reception today."
Ten minutes later.
Under the expectant gazes of countless people, over a dozen cars finally arrived at the parking lot. The first few cars bore military license plates.
"These are license plates from our Yunhai City Special Forces!" someone recognized the plate numbers.
Soon, the doors of several military vehicles opened, and special forces soldiers poured out. In a short while, the soldiers formed formations, awaiting orders from their captain.
"All of them are armed special forces soldiers. Such a grand display, it seems the matter the female war god is here to discuss today must be significant."
Just as someone was remarking, a person jumped out of the lead military vehicle.
"Attention, everyone! Establish a perimeter!" With his command, the soldiers moved out in small teams towards their assigned posts. Before long, the entire area around the Maple Leaf Club was covered in sentries. It was estimated that anyone approaching with unidentified status at this moment would be turned into Swiss cheese.
The captain of the special forces saw that the arrangements were complete. He walked to the black commercial van in the center and reported, "Assistant Li, you can have the Mayor get out of the car." After speaking, the captain returned to his designated position.
"Elder Lin, they are ready." On the black commercial van, there was a communication device. Li Yuan, as Wu Wenzhi's assistant, was relaying the message through the device at this moment.
"Understood." Elder Lin replied from the other end. Hearing the reply, Li Yuan turned to Wu Wenzhi, who was seated in the back, and said, "Mayor, let's get out of the car."