A few minutes later, Ye Meiyun emerged from the restroom, only to meet Qin Chuan's gaze.
A blush immediately bloomed on her fair face, and her mind involuntarily recalled the scene in the restroom just moments ago.
She had drunk too much the night before, resulting in a significant buildup within her body. As soon as she sat on the toilet, it felt like a dam bursting, beyond her control.
Ye Meiyun knew that Qin Chuan was waiting outside, and the hotel restrooms weren't exactly soundproof.
Even though Qin Chuan was their savior, hers and her daughter's, he was ultimately a man, and they hadn't known each other for long. This filled her with embarrassment.
Fortunately, Qin Chuan broke the awkward silence, "Sister Yun, I'll quickly wash my face too, and then we can go eat!"
"Okay... okay!" Ye Meiyun replied quickly.
A quarter of an hour later, the two were seated in the club's dining hall, leisurely enjoying breakfast. As expected of a top-tier club, even the breakfast was exquisitely prepared.
"Sister Yun, are you from around here?" Qin Chuan finally voiced the question that had been lingering in his mind as they chatted, genuinely curious about the Ye family.
"No!" Ye Meiyun replied without hesitation. "I'm from the capital. Did my brother not mention it to you?"
"No, how could a commoner like me dare to inquire about such matters concerning a distinguished figure like Magistrate Ye," Qin Chuan answered immediately, his heart, however, was in turmoil.
The Ye family was from the capital! This was crucial and incredibly explosive news!
For many ordinary people, they might subconsciously think, "What's so great about being from the capital? Everyone has two shoulders and a head, and everyone needs to eat, drink, and defecate."
But the reality was that people from the capital were truly formidable! Especially those with officials in their families, they were even more so. There was a saying: In Guangzhou and Shenzhen, don't compare your wealth with others; in the capital, never casually compare your official status with others. This was because these two places had an abundance of wealthy individuals and powerful people; a single stone thrown could hit a large group.
Was the Ye family an ordinary family? Absolutely not! Whether it was Ye Meiyun before him, or Ye Huai'an, or Ye Qingping, any one of these three siblings possessed an aura and knowledge far beyond ordinary people. Their luxurious cars, grooming, demeanor, and speech all pointed to the Ye family having a very significant background. Ye Huai'an had once subtly expressed disdain for Ye Qingping, the magistrate.
Qin Chuan considered himself quite successful in his previous life; by the age of forty, he had amassed assets worth over a hundred million. Yet, even then, he had no influential connections in the capital. To think that in this life, after a rebirth, by inadvertently saving a mother and daughter, he would encounter such an extraordinary background. Qin Chuan felt a surge of excitement. Could this signify the arrival of his opportunity? By fostering good relations with the Ye siblings, he was sure to reap unimaginable benefits in the future.
Just then, a mobile phone ringtone interrupted his thoughts. He pulled out his phone and saw it was Yang Conglong calling.
"Kid, where are you?" Yang Conglong's gruff voice boomed as soon as the call was connected.
"I'm at the club!" Qin Chuan replied.
"Nonsense, I'm in my room, and you're not here!" Yang Conglong said irritably.
"Oh, I'm in the dining hall having breakfast. If you haven't eaten, come down and join me..." Qin Chuan didn't finish his sentence before the call was abruptly hung up.
"Damn, not even a bit of manners, truly a nouveau riche!" Qin Chuan muttered to himself, then turned to Ye Meiyun, who was sitting opposite him. "Sister Yun, a friend will be coming over shortly. He's crude, rude, and quite lecherous. Just treat him like he's talking to himself."
Ye Meiyun, who was elegantly sipping her soy milk, chuckled softly and chided, "Where do you get off speaking ill of your friends like that!"
As they were talking and laughing, the restaurant elevator doors opened, and a young man with sharp eyebrows and sword-like eyes, clad in leather, strode out, his gaze sharp and scanning the surroundings.
Soon, Yang Conglong's eyes locked onto Qin Chuan's position. However, upon seeing the dignified and graceful Ye Meiyun seated opposite Qin Chuan, Yang Conglong's expression was filled with undisguised astonishment. He seemed perplexed as to how Qin Chuan had managed to charm such a beautiful, mature woman in just one night. She possessed such an alluring charm! This kind of mature woman was absolutely his favorite, bar none!
With a look of bewilderment, Yang Conglong quickly approached.
"Brother Yang, you've come at the perfect time! Have you had breakfast? Join us!" Qin Chuan had already spotted Yang Conglong and greeted him first.
"Perfect, I haven't eaten yet either!" Yang Conglong sat down with great familiarity. To him, this club was practically his second home, as he frequented it often.
Yang Conglong casually signaled a waiter to bring several breakfast items. However, it was evident that his attention was not on the food but on Ye Meiyun. Seeing Qin Chuan beside him eating continuously without introducing him, Yang Conglong finally couldn't hold back. He slapped Qin Chuan on the shoulder and exclaimed loudly.
"Are you starving to death, kid? All you do is eat, eat, eat! Who is this beautiful lady? Aren't you going to introduce us?"
"Ahem!!" The sudden slap caused Qin Chuan, who was drinking congee, to choke. He said speechlessly, "Brother Yang, I only have a little left. Let me finish it first! It'll get cold if I don't drink it!"
Ye Meiyun, sitting opposite them, saw this and the corners of her rosy, sensual lips curled upwards slightly. With great poise, she extended her hand. "Hello, my name is Ye Meiyun!"
"Hello! Hello! My name is Yang Conglong. I'm from around here! I'm in the coal business now. May I ask where the lady is employed?" When Yang Conglong mentioned he was local and in the coal business, a natural hint of pride surfaced in his eyes, as if he were boasting. In the past, such an introduction would have immediately caught a woman's attention, as everyone knew that being in the coal business at this time meant being a "coal boss," almost synonymous with wealth.
However, Yang Conglong was clearly destined to be disappointed this time. After his self-introduction, Ye Meiyun showed no reaction, remaining perfectly calm. Qin Chuan, who had been observing quietly, almost burst out laughing. His brother-in-law, so proud of his status as a coal boss, was unaware that Ye Meiyun simply didn't care. The level she belonged to had likely long surpassed that of the nouveau riche, reaching truly stratospheric heights.
However, Yang Conglong proved to be a seasoned player. Far from being discouraged by this initial setback, it only piqued his interest further. Ye Meiyun's dignified, graceful appearance and demeanor deeply captivated him. For someone like Yang Conglong, who had a penchant for mature women, she was like poison.
Under Qin Chuan's amused gaze, Yang Conglong unleashed his glib tongue, continuously bringing up various topics in an attempt to gain Ye Meiyun's attention. Ye Meiyun responded sporadically, which eventually led to Yang Conglong losing interest, looking dejected. He also noticed that Ye Meiyun was only enthusiastic and gentle when facing Qin Chuan, like a friendly older sister, but incredibly distant towards him, maintaining only polite formality.
"Qin Chuan, do you have any plans today?" Ye Meiyun asked, having finished her meal and elegantly wiping her mouth with a napkin.
Qin Chuan couldn't help but glance at Yang Conglong beside him. "Brother Yang, steel bars and wire..."
"What's the rush? It's only been a day!" Yang Conglong irritably shot back, his mind clearly preoccupied. He failed to notice the sudden glint of coldness in Ye Meiyun's eyes, which had been smiling moments before, as if she was displeased with Yang Conglong's tone towards Qin Chuan.
"Qin Chuan, you need steel bars and wire, right? I know Xu Canlin, the general manager of Taiyuan Steel Group in Jin Province. How about I give him a call for you?" Ye Meiyun offered.