Nightfall.
A cool breeze rustled through, and the moonlight was soothing.
After leaving the Ye family,
Ye Feng was finally able to release the pent-up frustration he'd held onto for years.
He felt noticeably lighter.
He hadn't seen his father this time around.
But thinking about how distant his father had become since marrying that vixen, how he let her manipulate and send him to prison, Ye Feng doubted his father was ignorant of the situation.
If his father could be so heartless, perhaps it was better not to see him.
However, without money, power, or influence,
Facing the Ye family alone was like an ant challenging a giant tree.
But that would soon change.
"Let's go meet with Third Master's people first."
Ye Feng's Third Master was once the world's richest man.
Though his family's status had declined, it was still a valuable asset to help him achieve his goals.
Just then, his phone buzzed.
It was a call from Zhao Wanting.
"Mr. Ye, are you free tonight? I'd like to treat you to dinner and also give you the remaining one million as a token of appreciation."
"Sure!"
Seeing that it was getting late and feeling a bit hungry, Ye Feng agreed.
He arrived at a seven-star hotel as agreed.
Walking into the grand lobby,
Luxurious decor and lively ambiance greeted him.
Scanning the dining crowd, he didn't spot Zhao Wanting but did see a familiar face.
Graceful figure, flowing black hair, delicate features, and fair skin.
She sat alone, exuding elegance and charm.
"Susan!"
Ye Feng approached with a smile.
Hearing her name, Susan lazily looked up.
But upon seeing Ye Feng, her eyes widened in surprise, followed by joy.
"Ye Feng!?"
Excitedly standing up, she scrutinized him before asking,
"You're out?"
"Yes."
Ye Feng nodded, "Just got out today."
"That's great!"
Susan genuinely felt happy for Ye Feng.
They were high school classmates, even desk mates for a semester.
After graduation, when Ye Feng was imprisoned, Susan was the only one who visited him.
This act of kindness was deeply etched in Ye Feng's heart.
It gave him the courage to persevere during his darkest times.
He vowed to repay this kindness if he ever got out.
Unexpectedly, on his first day out, he met her.
Susan invited Ye Feng to sit, and they enjoyed a delightful conversation.
"You dining alone here? Why haven't you ordered anything?"
Ye Feng noticed the empty table and was about to call the waiter.
"Miss Su, what's going on? Weren't you here for a blind date with me? Why is there another man here?"
Suddenly, a burly man walked over and stood beside the table, glaring at Ye Feng as if catching a cheating spouse.
Lifting his head, Ye Feng saw the man in his thirties, tall and imposing, dressed in designer clothes, exuding an air of wealth.
However, despite his young age, he had a slight balding patch, a weak gait, and dark eye circles, clearly drained from excesses of life.
Su San was here for a blind date with this man?
Ye Feng frowned. Clearly, this man was not a suitable match.
"I'm sorry, Xie Shao." Su San stood up awkwardly, explaining, "He's my classmate…"
"I don't care who he is." Xie Shao pointed at Ye Feng, commanding, "Get lost now!"
"Su San is mine. Don't even think about it!"
Ye Feng disliked Xie Shao from the get-go, especially hearing his disrespectful words towards both him and Su San.
If not for Su San being present, Ye Feng would have slapped him away.
"Su San, we haven't seen each other in years. I'll treat tonight; you don't need to be on a blind date."
"Besides, he's not worthy of you!"
Xie Shao immediately became furious.
"I'm not worthy?"
"Are you saying a poor guy like him is more worthy?"
Xie Shao sized up Ye Feng, judging him by his simple attire, estimating his outfit cost less than fifty bucks.
"Thinking of splurging on this dinner? Do you even know the menu prices here?"
Su San knew this hotel was upscale, with a minimum spend of thousands.
Concerned that Ye Feng might not have enough money after getting out of prison, she said, "I'll pay for this meal."
"You pay?"
Xie Shao became even more irritated seeing Su San siding with Ye Feng.
"Waiter!"
Xie Shao called the waiter and scolded, "How do you work? Letting anyone in? Do you let beggars dine with us? What's the point of our membership then?"
The waiter could only apologize profusely, as Xie Shao was a valuable high-end member.
Seeing Ye Feng seated, the waiter approached him, preparing to ask him to leave.
"Sir, are you ready to order?"
"We're about to!" Su San interjected, "Bring us the menu!"
The waiter hesitated, "Due to a complaint, we need to verify your ability to pay before ordering."
Hearing this, Su San was furious.
"What? You think we can't afford it? Such arrogance!"
Su San turned to Ye Feng, "Let's go somewhere else."
Ye Feng calmly shook his head, gesturing for Su San to stay calm. He wasn't one to back down easily.
"It's just a verification, right? Let them do it."
With that, Ye Feng took out the bank card Zhao Wanting had given him, handing it to the waiter for verification.
"Hmph, putting on airs!" Xie Shao didn't expect Ye Feng to actually verify his funds and sneered, "Let's see how much money you really have in your account! Daring to show off in front of me!"
The commotion drew the attention of the surrounding guests. Many who knew Xie Shao joined in, adding fuel to the fire.
"Xie Shao, what's got you so angry? Need me to call someone?"
Xie Shao replied, "It's a small matter, no need for everyone to worry."
"This guy doesn't know his place. I've asked the waiter to verify his funds; he'll be kicked out soon!"
Hearing about the verification, the crowd became even more interested.
"He looks like a poor guy, how much could possibly be in his account?"
"Eating here would mean living on instant noodles for a month?"
"If he has over a hundred thousand, I'll eat this table on the spot!"