"I'll listen to you, that's hilarious, who the hell do you think you are?"
At the entrance of the equestrian center, Hu Chao burst into laughter upon hearing Song Qiao's words.
The people behind him also started to sneer and discuss.
"This guy probably doesn't even know who Yu Yang is?"
"Heh, he says Yu Yang will listen to him. I might as well say our provincial governor will listen to me."
"Exactly, it's just too funny, he has no idea how high the sky is or how deep the earth is."
...
The group of them mocked and ridiculed, their tone utterly lacking politeness.
This immediately made Gao Mengmeng feel it was too much. She bit her lower lip, feeling a surge of annoyance.
What was Hu Chao trying to do today?
Why was he targeting Song Qiao so intensely?
She had painstakingly found a reason to invite Song Qiao here for a visit. Normally, she wouldn't have this opportunity, and they hadn't seen each other in a long time.
This blockhead Song Qiao never made a move himself.
But now, the hard-won opportunity was being ruined by these people mocking Song Qiao relentlessly. It was truly unbearable.
"What's so funny?"
Gao Mengmeng said angrily. She had only ever considered Hu Chao a casual friend, and they rarely spoke. She hadn't expected him to ruin her plans like this.
"You all stop talking. Since Song Qiao says he's the boss here, then he is."
In her eyes, if Yu Yang had to listen to Song Qiao, then Song Qiao was indeed the boss here.
However, Gao Mengmeng glanced at Song Qiao as she spoke, lacking any confidence herself.
Even she didn't really believe this horse farm belonged to Song Qiao. After all, what were the chances? This was clearly an angry statement, likely made just to provoke Hu Chao and the others.
Besides, she knew a little about Yu Yang; his status and background were quite formidable.
Seeing that Gao Mengmeng was a bit angry, Hu Chao quickly explained.
"Miss Gao, you misunderstand us. I'm helping you identify the trash friends around you, so you don't get cheated by others."
He had worked hard to build a good relationship with a woman like Gao Mengmeng. If it were ruined because of some ignorant youngster, the loss would be too great.
Hearing this, Song Qiao's brow furrowed.
"That's right. Sometimes, Mengmeng, the trash friends around you really need to be carefully vetted."
As he spoke, his gaze swept over Hu Chao and his group, clearly implying that they were the trash friends.
"It doesn't matter if we have friends like these trash ones. Let's go, no need to waste time here."
After speaking, Song Qiao prepared to turn and leave with Gao Mengmeng.
Most surprisingly, Gao Mengmeng obediently followed, about to turn and leave as well.
Hu Chao was stunned.
Gao Mengmeng quite enjoyed horse riding. Now, standing in front of the equestrian center, she was willing to leave with someone else?
This scene caused a pang of bitterness in his heart. He had put in so much effort to pursue her...
In a fit of rage, he glared at Song Qiao and cursed.
"Kid, you dare call me trash?"
"Let me tell you, a wretch like you doesn't even qualify to meet Yu Yang. Why would he listen to you?"
"Hmph, don't break your back from bragging. If you want to leave, hurry up and go. But Miss Gao must stay. Boss Yu will be here shortly and needs to have a good talk with Miss Gao."
Hu Chao intended to suppress Song Qiao with his status.
After all, this guy in front of him looked like a poor and ordinary person. What right did he have to compete with him?
Having said that, he waved his hand, signaling his subordinates to block their path.
Gao Mengmeng was taken aback. A hint of anger flickered across her delicate face.
"What are you doing?"
"Nothing, Miss Gao. I just can't stand to see you being deceived by this wretch. You absolutely must not believe this guy's words."
Saying this, Hu Chao gave another stern wave, and his subordinates menacingly advanced towards Song Qiao.
Gao Mengmeng suddenly tensed up. She hadn't expected the usually amiable Hu Chao to show such a terrifying side.
"Don't do anything rash. He's my friend."
With that, she turned to Song Qiao with a helpless expression.
"Why don't you leave first? Hu Chao and his group have too many people. If it doesn't work out, you go first and I'll find you later. They won't do anything to me here."
Gao Mengmeng said anxiously, genuinely worried that Song Qiao would get into a conflict with Hu Chao for her sake.
If he got hurt, not only would she feel incredibly guilty, but her uncle and father would also blame her for not hosting him properly.
Facing this, Song Qiao let out a cold laugh.
"Leave? Why should I leave?"
"Just because of these petty nobodies?"
It was a joke. He hadn't flinched when facing dozens of masters; how could he be afraid of these few people?
He glanced at the men surrounding him, his expression as calm as still water.
After a moment's thought, Song Qiao pulled out his phone and dialed a number.
"Hello, is this Yu Yang? Yes, it's me, Song Qiao. I'm at the equestrian center in the city center. I heard this horse farm is yours, right?"
"Do you know a person named Hu Chao?"
"No, I don't. Okay, I understand."
While on the phone, Song Qiao couldn't help but look at the smug Hu Chao.
This guy kept going on about how good his relationship with Yu Yang was, but in the end, Yu Yang didn't even know him.
"Yes, it's just a small matter. I've encountered a slight problem here. Could you come over to the horse farm and help resolve it?"