The young men who came up to YiHan and TianYang were led by one called Li Sun. His name, "Sun", was the character used for adaptability and easy-going, but his personality was the complete opposite to his name. Ever since he was a child, he's been a demonic wild child. No, demon might be an overestimation. He's the type to bully the weak and bow before the strong. He was very "flexible" in that aspect. When Feng Qun was around, he was the leading follower. Now that Feng Qun was a downtrodden dog, Li Sun was the "boss".
He had followed his gang along to Hong Ming to play, and to show off his new lover. This girl was a diamond in the rough. She looks so innocent and proper, but she's a wanton slut in bed. She had squeezed him dry in just a few days!
Never could Li Sun have imagined he would discover Little Master Bai here. Who-knows-what got to this fool. All of a sudden, he started ignoring them. What could they do? When one was born into the Bai family, it was their right to ignore anyone they liked whenever they liked. If they waved, you should hurry over. If they turn away, you must be smart enough to scram instantly. Nothing in life was fair.
Li Sun pushed down the indignant thoughts in his mind and hung a fawning smile on his lips. He swiftly walked over to YiHan with his gaggle of followers.
"Little Master, it's been a long time. We've all missed you. Here to enjoy yourself? Join us?" Li Sun greeted.
The young men following him immediately rose in chorus, "Yes!", "Little Master", "What a coincidence". All sorts of nonsensical greetings rang through the air.
YiHan just stared at them. He didn't speak, he didn't move. Soon, the rowdy bunch realised the awkwardness of the situation and slowly stopped speaking.
YiHan waited for them to quiet down before speaking. "When you see me from now on, no need to greet me. Just walk around me," he said.
TianYang's lashes lowered. His curled-up fingers relaxed and he took a slow sip of his tea.
Li Sun and the others were shocked.
"What are you saying, Master Bai? Had one of us upset you? Name him and we'll make him apologise to you!"
A slender finger curled up and knocked the table. "Perhaps you don't get my meaning," YiHan calmly said. "In this city, I, Bai YiHan, don't need a reason or have been offended to hate someone. Unless they're part of a very small group. All of you are evidently not part of that group. So, whenever you see me from now on, avoid me. Move around me. Don't let me notice you or I will make you regret it."
All colour escaped Li Sun's face. He was pale as can be.
"Master Bai, was there some misunderstanding between us? Is there need to be so severe?" Li Sun asked with a forced smile. He's still young men. He was also a pampered "young master". No matter how willing all of them are to bend over, there was a limit to it. While they usually fawned over YiHan, they had always thought he was inferior. They would call him "the fool" behind his back. Now, YiHan was stomping all over Li Sun's dignity before his "bros" and his new lover. The anger usually simmering on low started to flare up.
TianYang put down his teacup.
"Your surname is Li?" he asked in a clear and cold tone. "I know Li ZiFa (Li Sun's father). With your status, you're not fit to have any 'misunderstandings' with YiHan at all. He told you to avoid him from now on. Didn't you hear him?"
Li Sun's face went stark white. He didn't know whether to leave or to stay. His hands curled into fists as his nails dug into his palms.
YiHan leaned back on his chair. He was about to speak up when Li Sun's and his gang's expressions shifted.
Chen TianYang looked up and called out a greeting, "Mr Mu."
YiHan's head swivelled. JingYuan was striding over with a solemn face. Unwittingly, YiHan grinned. The depressing feelings weighing down his mind took flight.
"JingYuan, why are you here?" YiHan joyfully asked.