Chapter 140: Causing Trouble in the Bar, Ninth Master Leads the Way
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“Hello, may I help you…” The waiter approached with a smile.
Zhong Ziang pushed the person aside and swaggered into the bar.
The waiter’s expression changed slightly, wanting to step forward to stop him but was blocked by Zhong Ziang’s friends.
“Here, take the tip. Don’t interfere where you shouldn’t, to avoid trouble. Understand?” The waiter nodded reluctantly.
“Wait, Ziang, hold on…” A few people caught up, smiling.
The group of second-generation rich kids left behind were somewhat puzzled. They were not core members of Zhong Ziang’s circle; they just relied on some connections to appear familiar.
So, they didn’t understand why Zhong Ziang suddenly got angry and punched someone, and then barged into the bar.
“What happened?”
Two people shrugged. “Who knows?”
A discerning person spoke up, “Probably related to the bar boss lady.”
Didn’t Zhong Ziang’s face turn dark when that unfortunate guy fainted after mentioning the boss lady?
“I heard that Mr. Zhong is quite flirtatious… cough… could it be something with this boss lady?”
It wouldn’t be hard to understand why Zhong Ziang got so angry.
After all, the strained relationship between the father and son in the Zhong family was no secret in the capital.
Inside the bar.
Seeing Zhong Ziang’s unfriendly approach, the bodyguards immediately surrounded him. “Sir, what are you doing?”
Zhong Ziang lifted his cold gaze, and the other party did not avoid his sharpness.
Suddenly, the murderous intent in his eyes dissipated, and he smiled, “What, nowadays, bodyguards are the ones welcoming guests?”
“Look at this lineup. They say the customer is God, and you treat God like this?”
“Just a small bar, yet you don’t understand any rules.”
Several bodyguards looked at each other, unsure whether to advance or retreat.
At this moment, the on-duty manager stepped forward, “The guests are welcome. You guys can go down first.” After speaking, he raised his hand to dismiss the bodyguards and then smiled at Zhong Ziang, “Is this your first time here? It’s okay; you’ll get used to it after a few visits. Follow me to the private seating area on this side. I guarantee you’ll have an excellent view, and it’s quite private, so you won’t be easily disturbed…”
The manager bowed slightly, gesturing with his hand to invite them.
Zhong Ziang remained still, and his group of friends naturally deferred to his decision.
The manager’s smile stiffened for a moment, but he didn’t want to offend this group of young men.
Who knows which rich and powerful family they belonged to? If they couldn’t be provoked, he had to accommodate them.
During this standoff, Zhong Ziang suddenly spoke up.
“Where’s your boss lady?”
The manager frowned, “What business do you have with the boss?”
“This is a bar. What do you think I would want with her?”
Fox Friend A laughed, “Of course, to have a drink with her!”
Dog Friend B nodded, “How else should an ordinary woman serve Master Zhong? You have to find the spiciest, most exciting, and most flavorful one!”
“What kind of flavor?”
“What do you think?”
Laughter erupted.
The manager couldn’t hold back any longer, “Watch your language!”
Zhong Ziang lightly chuckled, “Which word did they say that’s impolite? It’s your mind that’s impure, so you find everything impolite, right?”
“!” The manager stared angrily.
Zhong Ziang raised his wrist, “Give you ten minutes to convey the message. In ten minutes, I want to see the boss lady. Otherwise…”
He didn’t finish the sentence, but the threat was clear.
….
In the private room, the hotpot was boiling vigorously, and the fragrance of the meat being cooked filled the air.
Suddenly, a faint knocking sound reached them.
Niu Chunhua asked, “Who’s there?”
“It’s me, Sister Hua.”
The on-duty manager?
What is he doing here?
Niu Chunhua’s inquiring gaze turned to Jiang Fuyue, asking if she minded having an outsider join them.
The latter shook her head.
“Come in.”
The on-duty manager entered, half-lowering his gaze and avoiding staring.
“What’s the matter?”
“There’s a young guy outside, shouting that he wants to see the boss lady.”
Niu Chunhua raised an eyebrow, “See me? What does he want to see me for?”
The manager hesitated and recounted Zhong Ziang’s words.
“Cough, cough, cough…” Niu Chunhua coughed, her cheeks turning red, and she averted her gaze. It was rare to see her feeling embarrassed.
Jiang Fuyue raised an eyebrow, savoring the situation with relish.
The woman’s face darkened, “Where did this little brat come from? Hairs haven’t even fully grown, and he wants to see me? Hurry up and send him away, get lost, get lost, get lost…”
“But…” The other party seemed to have a decent background and looked somewhat difficult to handle.
Without letting him finish, Niu Chunhua interrupted, “But what? Quickly, send him as far away as possible. These days, why does every little brat think they can…”
The manager lowered his eyes and replied in a low voice.
After the person left the private room, Niu Chunhua still couldn’t conceal her embarrassment, “Well… don’t just stare, eat your food.”
After saying that, she nervously picked a piece of fatty beef for her son.
She then attempted to pick some for Jiang Fuyue.
Unfortunately, it didn’t work —
“It seems Sister Hua’s reputation is quite renowned,” Jiang Fuyue said, holding her chopsticks, a mischievous smile on her face.
“It’s just ordinary.”
In the main hall’s private seating, Zhong Ziang and his group had already taken their seats.
They ordered two bottles of red wine and waited while drinking.
“Brother Ziang, there are only two minutes left.”
“Do we really have to see the boss lady today? The ladies dancing on the stage don’t look bad.”
“Nonsense! If Brother Ziang wants it, it must be the best!”
A few friends exchanged glances, unable to help but curse silently: a bunch of idiots!
Several childhood friends exchanged glances and couldn’t help but curse inwardly: a bunch of idiots!
Flattering and not even realizing it, does Zhong Ziang really have designs on someone else’s boss? Clearly, he’s here to cause trouble and make a scene!
“Ziang, be a bit more relaxed later.”
“If we’re going to mess around, let’s discuss beforehand, don’t pick the expensive ones, okay?”
“Anyway, we won’t touch the liquor cabinet. Just glanced, and there are several bottles of aged Patus.”
Zhong Ziang coldly swept his eyes over the three: “…this is all you’re capable of!”
The three scratched their heads, rubbed their noses, and stared at the sky.
“Thirty seconds left. Guess if this manager can bring the boss lady.”
“It should be fine.”
“I’m not sure; I heard this bar has some background.”
With five seconds left, the manager returned.
Good, he came back alone.
“Where’s the boss lady?” Zhong Ziang said expressionlessly.
“Sorry, the boss lady is busy and can’t personally attend to you. Please understand.”
Bang!
Zhong Ziang slammed the table, bottles and cups shaking. “Are you kidding me?”
The manager broke out in a cold sweat, gritting his teeth. “It’s not that we’re neglecting you, but the boss lady is genuinely unable to break away…”
“Enough, no need to say anything.” Zhong Ziang picked up a red wine bottle from the table and slammed it down—clang!
With a crisp sound, the melee officially began.
Fifteen minutes later, when Niu Chunhua received the message, she dropped her chopsticks.
“…Are they fighting?!”
“Don’t worry, it’s already over. Those troublemaking young guys have been subdued by the bodyguards. How do you want to handle it?”
“I’ll go take a look.”
…..
In the hall, the guests had already been evacuated.
Only Zhong Ziang and his restrained group remained, along with two rows of burly bodyguards.
“Weren’t there only five? How do you count these extras?” Zhong Ziang gritted his teeth.
Friend A was about to cry: “I counted very clearly, it was just five! Who knows where these extras came from?”
“The enemy’s strength estimate was wrong, leading to our miserable defeat. It hurts so much.”
“Look at what you’ve done. You’re already writing a self-critique on the spot! Have you figured out who to call?”
“It’s not me anyway. Last time it was me who called, so this time it’s your turn. Hurry up and have Uncle Lian come to take us away. It’s so embarrassing…”
“Nonsense! Last time it was indeed me who called. It’s been less than half a year, and it’s my turn again? Are you deliberately trying to get me scolded by my dad?”
“Uh…then, whose turn is it now?”
Zhong Ziang silently squeezed his body into a corner. If there were cracks on the floor, if he could shrink, without a doubt, he would crawl into them.
“Brother Ziang~”
“Hehe… it’s your turn this time.”
Zhong Ziang: “…” So, does love disappear or not?
…
The night was dim, the moonlight shining brightly.
The Xie family in the Imperial City had long fallen into slumber.
Only a bedroom on the second floor still had the lights on.
Xie Dingyuan took off his glasses, rubbed his throbbing temples absentmindedly, closed his eyes for ten seconds, then reopened them, closing the email page.
The investigation into “Chou” yielded no significant results.
However, on Xu Kaiqing’s side, the personnel had been withdrawn from the secret investigation in Linqing. Did this imply that Xu Lao already knew the whereabouts of “Chou”?
Moreover, this change happened right after Xu Lao met Jiang Fuyue, and Jiang Fuyue’s old book, obtained from the bookstore by “Chou,” was just purchased…
Could such a coincidence exist in the world?
Xie Dingyuan didn’t believe it.
He was increasingly sure that Jiang Fuyue had an undisclosed connection with “Chou.”
However, he couldn’t figure out what kind of connection it was…
The bent joints lightly tapped on the desk, producing a dull sound. The man lowered his contemplative gaze, shut down the computer, and left the study.
Just as he was about to turn off the lights, suddenly, his phone rang…
On the neon-lit street, in front of a bar named “Angelica,” a black Koenigsegg abruptly stopped with a screech.
The heavy and low streamlined body reflected dazzling black and gold radiance under the lights. The scissor doors opened, and a man in a gray trench coat stepped out.
He walked into the bar without looking around, his posture erect, and his long legs cutting through the wind.
Xie Dingyuan had left in a hurry, unable to change into a suit. He hastily threw on a windbreaker over his shirt, not even bothering to straighten the collar, still standing.
“Who are you?” A bodyguard stepped forward, blocking his way.
“I’ve come to redeem them.”
The bodyguards showed caution, scrutinizing him from head to toe. One of them suggested, “Raise your hands; we need to check your body.”
In an instant, the man, who had seemed relatively mild-mannered, suddenly had a sharp look in his eyes.
The bodyguard, at that moment, felt as if two ice-capped mountains were pressing down on his shoulders, making it hard to breathe, the cold making him shiver uncontrollably.
“You…” Trembling, he tried to say something.
The man cast a cold glance, saying, “Get lost.”
Unconsciously, the bodyguard stepped aside. It wasn’t until he regained his composure that his legs softened, and he knelt on the ground.
This was unbelievable!
As soon as Xie Dingyuan entered the hall, he immediately found Zhong Ziang, who was bound hand and foot in the corner, along with his three friends. After confirming their safety, he looked at the woman surrounded by bodyguards.
Niu Chunhua smiled, “I thought it was someone else. It turns out to be the little prince of the Zhong family. I didn’t expect Mr. Xie to be bothered to make this trip.”
If she really wanted to give face to the Zhong family, she wouldn’t have waited for Xie Dingyuan to come. She might not even have informed him; she would have just let Zhong Ziang and his group go.
But she didn’t.
Xie Dingyuan said, “Children are not sensible; sorry for the trouble.”
“I heard that Mr. Xie never goes to places like bars. Today is an exception. It’s also an honor for me and Angelica.”
Xie Dingyuan didn’t respond. He knew that no matter what Niu Chunhua said today, she had to let Zhong Ziang go.
Now just a few sarcastic remarks to vent frustration, he simply doesn’t care.
Seeing his indifferent reaction, Niu Chunhua felt a bit like hitting cotton with a fist, utterly powerless. Suddenly, she lost interest in everything.
That b*stard Zhong Yunyi, unable to control his son, came here to make trouble? Huh!
That was impressive!
Zhong Ziang scratched the wall in the corner and thought to himself: It seems like I made a mistake. This boss lady is so fierce. How could Zhong Yunyi be interested in someone like her? But since I’ve already fought and smashed, what’s done is done…
“Uncle, save me. You’re my only hope now.”
This statement was so cheesy that his three friends couldn’t help but shiver.
Xie Dingyuan, after hearing it, remained unmoved.
Niu Chunhua took the bill handed over by the duty manager and handed it to Xie Dingyuan, saying, “Check the compensation list, then pay up and take your people.”
Without even looking, Xie Dingyuan took out a card and handed it to the nearby bodyguard.
Niu Chunhua nodded slightly, and the bodyguard went to swipe the card.
“…Sister Hua, it’s done.”
Niu Chunhua raised her hand, signaling the bodyguards to untie the people. She looked at Zhong Ziang and said, “Young Master Zhong, are you satisfied with meeting me today?”
Zhong Ziang: “…” Satisfied with what?
“Feel free to come and play with me next time. Sister Hua will definitely take good care of you.”
“…”
Xie Dingyuan turned around coldly, “Let’s go.”
“Uncle, wait a moment, I…”
“?”
“I want to go to the bathroom. I, um… drank a bit too much, and I’m in a hurry.”
Xie Dingyuan’s temples throbbed, “I’ll wait outside.”
“No! You have to accompany me! I’m… scared alone.”
In the end, Xie Dingyuan accompanied Zhong Ziang.
He stood in the corridor outside the restroom, where the wind flowed in through the windows at the end, tousling his hair, making the already untidy collar fold again.
He raised his hand to flatten it, but he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure…
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