Because of Yuan Gang's words, Liu Shanhe's expression became strained, not just with embarrassment, but more with defiance and stubbornness.
He simply didn't believe Ye Longlin was that capable.
Honorary Principal of the Imperial Capital Military Academy, what kind of concept was that?
It was equivalent to a nominal elder of the military's War Department?
"The Imperial Capital Military Academy isn't a place just anyone can get into. You not only need high command abilities but also to weigh physical fitness and other conditions. With his scrawny physique, would you believe it if it were you?"
Then, Liu Shanhe said something unbelievable: "Unless you show me your graduation certificate and your honorary principal credentials."
As soon as he said this, Yuan Gang and Xuan Niao looked at him as if he were an idiot.
Yuan Gang immediately sneered, "Excuse me, sir, are you an elder of the War Department?"
Liu Shanhe frowned, "No."
Yuan Gang asked again, "Excuse me, are you a direct leader of the Imperial Capital Military Academy?"
Liu Shanhe shook his head, "No."
Yuan Gang's voice grew colder, "Excuse me, are you a leader of my young master?"
Liu Shanhe: "No."
Yuan Gang immediately cursed, "Then what the hell are you pretending for? You're neither an elder of the War Department nor a leader, so why should we prove anything to you? Does my young master need to suck up to you?"
Liu Shanhe's face turned red, and for a moment, he didn't know how to retort.
Feeling so humiliated, Liu Shanhe couldn't stay any longer and left dejectedly.
Only then did Mu Hanqi explain helplessly, "This is our neighbor. We haven't seen him for years. Their family wanted to set me up with Liu Shanhe before, but my dad refused. But he's like a piece of sticky candy, incredibly annoying. Heh heh, after this, he probably won't have the face to see me."
As she spoke, Mu Hanqi's eyes flickered, and she muttered, "Now I don't have a backup anymore. Mr. Ye, are you interested in making it official?"
Ye Longlin rolled his eyes, not wanting to bother with her.
At this moment, Sun Luo also walked over and said imperiously, "Miss Mu Hanqi, my Young Master Wang wishes for you to accompany him. I hope you won't be unappreciative."
Mu Hanqi's expression turned strange. Just as Liu Shanhe left, now Young Master Wang appears, it was quite amusing.
"Scram!"
She could only say with a cold face, her eyes radiating chilling light.
She was Ye Longlin's person, even if not officially admitted.
Sun Luo pointed to Wang Xu on the other side and said condescendingly, "That gentleman is the legitimate son of the renowned Wang family of the capital, known as one of the Nine Young Masters of the capital. It is your honor to be noticed by him. Perhaps you will thank me in the future. If I hadn't strongly recommended you to Young Master Wang, a mediocre beauty like you would never have caught his eye."
Mu Hanqi looked at him coldly and sneered, "So you mean I should thank you?"
Sun Luo raised his head, "Of course."
Mu Hanqi turned and put on a pitiable look, blinking her big eyes, "Brother Ye, Young Master Wang wants me to accompany him. I'm your little secretary. Can you bear to let me suffer under his torment?"
Ye Longlin was helpless. With two fingers, he produced a golden card that had appeared in his hand at some unknown time. He casually tossed it, and the golden card spun and embedded itself in front of Wang Xu.
"Come over for a drink."
Following Ye Longlin's words, Wang Xu helplessly brought the young lady along. Midway, the young girl named Qiū Dōng whispered, "The two people behind him are not easy to deal with. He himself gives me a sense of impending death."
As a result, Wang Xu's fingers trembled, and a smile appeared on his face.
"Brother Ye, I missed you greatly since we parted at the teahouse. I didn't expect to see you here today. We brothers must have a good drink."
Wang Xu sat on the stool with a swagger, speaking with great enthusiasm, as if he had met a soulmate.
Ye Longlin pursed his lips and pointed at Mu Hanqi, "I heard you wanted to play around with my little assistant?"
Wang Xu's face twitched, and he knew what Ye Longlin meant.
He raised his hand and slapped Sun Luo across the face, then turned to Ye Longlin with a smile, "Brother Ye, please excuse me. I didn't know my subordinate was so rude. I only asked him to invite Brother Ye for a brief chat."
The young masters of noble families were not entirely incompetent; at least none of the Nine Young Masters were.
Social graces, social graces. If you don't handle them well, they become worldly wisdom. These Nine Young Masters were all shrewd.
No one present spoke, as they were all old foxes. Ye Longlin toyed with his cup, "I thought Young Master Wang would confront me for the sake of face. It seems I underestimated the Nine Young Masters of the capital?"
Wang Xu chuckled, "Families with true upbringing are never arrogant. For example, my Wang family has stood for countless years in the capital. Every young master, barring unforeseen circumstances, will inherit the family. How can those without ability accept such a vast family?"
The implication was that the families of the capital were different from others.
Ye Longlin just smiled faintly and remained silent.
Wang Xu rose, cupped his hands, and said with a strange smile, "Since Brother Ye has a beautiful companion tonight, I, Wang Xu, will not disturb you further. Hahaha."
Xuan Niao reached out and saw Wang Xu out before returning, demonstrating proper etiquette.
As for Sun Luo, Wang Xu didn't even glance at him. To him, there were many such sycophantic individuals, but none of them had a good ending.
Many people were offended by trying to curry favor with a capital family. After being abandoned, countless enemies sought revenge, leading to bankruptcy or even forced death.
Ye Longlin pondered for a moment, "This Wang Xu is not foolish. With his shrewdness and composure, he can rank in the top three, enough to contend with Ye Qingxin."
Yuan Gang was surprised, "No way. Wang Xu looks like a pushover. How can he contend with Ye Qingxin? Ye Qingxin is a once-in-a-century strategist from the Ye family, at the peak of martial arts and looks."
He couldn't believe that this person, who looked like a pushover, could contend with Ye Qingxin. Ye Qingxin could probably crush him with a single finger.
Ye Longlin chuckled and didn't explain. At this moment, Sun Luo returned, with a slap mark on his face. He said in a muffled voice, "Mr. Ye, Young Master Wang asked me to give you an admission ticket. In three days, there will be an auction organized by the young master himself at the auction house. He hopes you will attend."
After placing the admission ticket on the table, he quickly left.
The Wang family started their business in antiques and jade. Today, their main business still relies on this, making them the largest conglomerate in the country.
Yuan Gang secretly clicked his tongue, "This Wang Xu is truly... impressive. It was clearly a conflict, but he managed to turn it into a reunion of old friends. I think I understand now."
Ye Longlin said exasperatedly, "This is a show of dominance. What do you know? You don't use your brain for the right things all day, only thinking about going to bathhouses."
Yuan Gang retorted, "I'm doing it for in-depth exchange between countries."