Hong Qingyan’s childhood companions were whispering to each other on the side, without any intention of hiding their conversation.

    Yu Jie watched from the side with a slight lift of the corner of his mouth, revealing a smug look of self-satisfaction.

    Among this group of companions, Yu Jie was undoubtedly the most successful, having started a small company, so naturally, everyone looked up to him.

    Yu Jie had hurried over on purpose, needing only to fan the flames a little, and these orphanage companions immediately switched to his side.

    Hong Qingyan was close to tears, standing there, not knowing how to start the conversation. If she had known it would be like this, she wouldn’t have come.

    Several times, Hong Qingyan stealthily observed Ye Feng, and seeing that he remained completely indifferent, her anxious heart finally eased somewhat.

    What Hong Qingyan feared most was that Ye Feng, in a rage, would cause someone’s blood to spill on the spot again—the blood from Chu Tiange a few days ago probably hadn’t even dried yet.

    Ye Feng remained unmoved; he simply couldn’t be bothered with such ant-like trivial characters that didn’t even qualify to anger him.

    The atmosphere had become awkward for a moment, and Yu Jie knew it was time for him to step in, so he pretended to cough twice.

    "Everyone, let’s not just stand around here. Since everyone is here, let’s go in," he said, then gestured with a sweeping hand motion.

    Lin Caixia said, "Yes, it’s rare for Brother Jie to organize such a gathering. He’s spent money and made efforts for it, so we should all have a good time."

    As she spoke, this woman dressed in red high heels and heavy makeup sent continuous flirtatious glances towards Yu Jie.

    Hong Qingyan immediately saw through the act. Lin Caixia was interested in Yu Jie, and her previous deliberate mockery of Ye Feng was to ingratiate herself with Yu Jie.

    Hong Qingyan felt very uncomfortable, but since they were already at the entrance, it wouldn’t look good to leave now.

    Under Yu Jie’s lead, everyone walked in noisily, heading into the prestigious private room inside.

    However, when Ye Feng’s wheelchair was pushed through the hall, a bartender nearby was so scared that his face turned pale, and the glass in his hand fell to the ground with a snap, his legs shaking uncontrollably.

    "What’s wrong with you? Having a fit?" another bartender asked.

    "He... he’s here, he’s come again!" The frightened bartender pointed towards the receding figure of Ye Feng and spoke with a trembling voice.

    "He’s come, but who is he?" The other bartender followed the direction of the finger, then she saw the wheelchair turn a corner and caught a glimpse of that stern face.

    "Oh my god, the God of Slaughter is here again!" the bartender exclaimed in a trembling voice.

    "What do we do now? Should we run for it right away?"

    "No, we can’t run, at least not now. I’ll call the boss immediately."

    After regaining composure, the bartender returned to the front desk and picked up the landline.

    The call went through quickly, and it was Chu Xionghe who answered.

    "Hello boss, it’s bad, there’s been an incident, that person is here again..."

    "Who? Who is here again? We have lots of regulars at our club, isn’t it normal for returning customers?"

    "No, it’s that person, the one... the one who killed Young Master Chu last time, he’s come to Yingge Beautiful Club again."

    "What are you saying? That crippled son-in-law from the Hong Family?"

    Even through the phone, the trembling, nervous voice of Chu Xionghe, the current patriarch of the Chu Family, was clearly audible.

    "Yes, that must be him!"

    She would have been better off not saying anything, as those around began to mock, "Lin Caixia, how can you be so silly? Mr. Ye’s legs are crippled, how can he still work? Besides, even if he wants to, I’m afraid no one would hire him."

    Lin Caixia laughed instead of getting angry and said, "That’s true, too bad. If his legs weren’t crippled, he could have gone to Yu Jie’s big company. Brother Jie is kind, he would have definitely arranged something."

    Ye Feng remained untroubled, still eating what was in his bowl, as if there were no one else around.

    Seeing this, Lin Caixia raised her brows, unable to hide her displeasure.

    She then turned to Hong Qingyan, "Qingyan, we are sisters, and some words might not sound pleasant, but for your own good, I feel I should still speak up."

    Hong Qingyan said with some resignation, "Say what you want."

    Lin Caixia spoke up, "I’m saying, Qingyan, you’re not lacking in conditions yourself, being the adopted daughter of the Hong Family. Even if you can’t inherit the Hong Family’s fortune, it won’t be too bad for you. How could you... choose a cripple as your husband?"

    Even with her usual temper, Hong Qingyan got angry upon hearing this, "That’s my business, and I know what I’m doing."

    "Of course we know it’s your business, but marriage is not a matter to be taken lightly. We all want the best for you, Qingyan. While he is still just your fiance? and you haven’t officially married, there’s still time to shake off this burden!"

    Hong Qingyan was so angry that her whole body trembled, and she began to cough repeatedly.

    Lin Caixia shook her head and sighed, "No offense, but with such a cripple, the Hong Family surely wouldn’t acknowledge him as a son-in-law, right?"

    Finally having finished the food on his plate, Ye Feng put down his chopsticks. He dabbed his mouth with a napkin, paying no attention to Lin Caixia, and turned to Hong Qingyan, "I’m done eating. The vegetarian food here is not bad, better than cabbage and small bok choy."

    Originally still angry, Hong Qingyan couldn’t help but laugh when she heard these words, "Since you’re done, let’s go back then."

    The two of them talked among themselves, treating everyone else like thin air.

    Of course, only someone like Ye Feng could be so calm and composed under such circumstances.

    Lin Caixia glanced at Ye Feng and muttered to herself, "Indeed, just a leech and an idiot."

    Hong Qingyan didn’t say another word and immediately began to push the wheelchair to leave, as she was truly worried that Ye Feng would explode.

    Yu Jie hurried over with two glasses of wine, "What’s the matter, Qingyan? Are you leaving already? You haven’t even had a drink."

    Hong Qingyan replied, "I apologize, but I’m not feeling well, so I’ll be leaving first."

    "You’re not feeling well? Is it serious? Should I take you to the hospital right away?" Yu Jie asked with apparent concern.

    "No need. With Big Brother Ye by my side, I’ll be fine."

    Yu Jie’s eyes flashed with a dark look but he soon smiled again, "Alright then, but before you go, you should at least have a glass of wine. Mr. Ye, as Qingyan’s fiance?, we should definitely have a toast tonight, right?"

    Ye Feng looked up at him and said word by word, "In this world, there are less than five people qualified to clink glasses and drink with me, and you don’t make the cut. Don’t even talk about drinking with me; you’re not even worthy to pour me a drink!"

    Bang...

    The wine glass in Yu Jie’s hand smashed to the ground, shattering instantly, and the red wine spilled all over the floor.

    "What did you say? I’m not qualified? Not even qualified to pour you a drink?"

    Yu Jie suddenly laughed, a mad laugh, "You, a wasted cripple, I give you an inch and you think you’re something? Let me tell you, Mr. Ye, if not for Qingyan’s face, you wouldn’t even have the right to enter this private room tonight."

    "Forget about this private room; you probably wouldn’t even make it into the club’s lobby before the security guards chase you out like a dog!"

    Silence!

    The bustling private room suddenly became as silent as death!