Zhao Feng led Xu Hao toward the nearby Tianzi Room. As soon as they entered, Li Hong saw Zhao Feng bringing Xu Hao again and couldn't help but stand up abruptly, "A Feng, has your head been caught in a door? How could you bring your penniless classmate to such a critical occasion?"

"And Xu Hao, really, how can you be so thoughtless? Hurry up and leave!" Li Hong's face clearly showed her displeasure. This time, in order to please Boss Liu, the Zhao family had spent a lot of money, and they absolutely could not afford to let Xu Hao ruin everything.

There was a man sitting at the table, his back directly facing the entrance of the room. Just by his silhouette, Xu Hao recognized him—it was Liu Tianxiong, one of the two top figures in Jing'an.

Is it really him?

Xu Hao couldn't help but smile slightly. There would be a good show to watch now.

Indeed, upon hearing the name Xu Hao, Liu Tianxiong immediately turned around. Seeing Xu Hao's half-smiling expression, he didn't say a word and backhandedly slapped Li Hong across the face, "Say that again, dare to tell Young Master Xu to roll? Are you full of hot air!"

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A clear slap resonated in the room, sending Li Hong staggering, with half her face quickly swelling up. Li Dong was stunned by Liu Tianxiong's slap, looking at President Liu incredulously, "President Liu, why... did you hit me?"

Zhao Zhengguo was also baffled. Just when Liu Tianxiong had arrived, he had been very friendly with the couple, so why did he suddenly change his expression and even start hitting a woman?

Liu Tianxiong stood up and glanced at Li Hong, "You feel wronged being hit? Do you know who you were telling to leave? Even I don't dare provoke Young Master Xu, yet you dare to scold him... you mutt! Forget it, I'm not eating here today."

Liu Tianxiong violently shoved the chair aside, stepped briskly toward Xu Hao, and spoke respectfully, "Young Master Xu, I'm sorry. This ignorant woman dared to scold you! I thought she was your classmate's mother. Out of goodwill, I came over to chat with them, not expecting such an attitude..."

This scene left Li Hong and Zhao Zhengguo completely stunned on the spot, "This..."

The couple exchanged glances, astonished at Liu Tianxiong and Xu Hao, almost thinking they had misheard. Liu Tianxiong, one of the prime figures of Jing'an, was showing such respect to Xu Hao?

It seemed that Xu Hao's status was much higher than Liu Tianxiong's. Even Liu Tianxiong didn't dare to provoke Xu Hao. What kind of background did Xu Hao have?

Thinking of her own attitude toward Xu Hao just moments ago, Li Hong now wished she could slap herself and find a hole to crawl into. Xu Hao was so influential, and yet she had just told him to leave. What should she do now?

The situation turned terribly awkward as Zhao Zhengguo, Zhao Feng, and others watched Xu Hao intently, waiting for his decision.

Xu Hao's facial muscles twitched slightly. He glanced at Li Hong's partially reddened face, seeming to have vented his anger, "Family Head Liu, that slap has taught the aunt a lesson. Let's turn the page on this incident. After all, Zhao Feng is my best buddy, right?"

Xu Hao put his arm around Zhao Feng's shoulder, while Li Hong and Zhao Zhengguo quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes. Zhao Feng and Young Master Xu have always had a good relationship. Our Feng often praises how accomplished and impressive Young Master Xu is..."

Li Hong's quick change of face made Xu Hao ashamed. Even Zhao Feng was feeling uneasy, his expression awkward.

While speaking, Li Hong hurried over from her seat, respectfully bowing to Xu Hao, "Young Master Xu, I'm sorry for the offense earlier. Please forgive my thoughtlessness. The elders should not remember the offenses of the juniors!"

As she spoke, Li Hong actually bowed deeply to Xu Hao in respect.

There was no choice!

Xu Hao was a figure even Liu Tianxiong didn't dare provoke; offending Xu Hao could potentially lead him to wipe out the entire Zhao family with just a word.

With Li Hong being so earnest, Xu Hao couldn't continue to make things difficult for her. He gently helped Li Hong up, "Auntie, it's fine. It was just a couple of words, I've forgotten them already! Everyone, please take a seat."

With Xu Hao having spoken thus, Liu Tianxiong also returned with Xu Hao to the table, respectfully pulling a chair out for him.

Li Hong and Zhao Zhengguo personally attended to topping up the drinks for Xu Hao and Liu Tianxiong, easing the previous awkward atmosphere a bit. Gradually, everyone began to chat more freely.

Liu Tianxiong shared many of his insights on business, and both Zhao Zhengguo and Li Hong nodded incessantly.

The conversation eventually turned to Zhao Feng, "President Liu, please look after our Zhao Feng in the future. Zhao Feng is a good, honest boy. We hope you can guide him more!"

Liu Tianxiong did not respond directly but turned his head toward Xu Hao. Liu Tianxiong was astute; Xu Hao's appearance here today seemed far from simple, so he did not speak hastily but waited for Xu Hao's disposition.

Xu Hao gently set his glass down on the table and looked deeply at Zhao Zhengguo and Li Hong, "Uncle, Auntie, you've always wanted Zhao Feng to pursue business and inherit your assets, but have you asked Zhao Feng's opinion?"

Xu Hao's question made Zhao Zhengguo and Li Hong pause abruptly. If it had been the old days, Li Hong would have directly snapped back at Xu Hao. But now, considering Xu Hao's status that even Liu Tianxiong held in awe, Li Hong naturally did not dare to retort.

"Young Master Xu, we only have this one son. If Zhao Feng doesn't inherit our business, what else can he do?" Zhao Zhengguo also added cautiously, "Yes, the business will eventually be handed down to him. Aren't we just paving the way for him now?"

The couple spoke with extreme caution, fearing they might upset Xu Hao!