After Qin Qinghan left, the tattooed youth turned to Gao He and asked, "Brother Gao, I heard a big shot came to Haihua City. How big is he?"
Upon hearing this, Gao He glared at the tattooed youth and, with a serious expression, replied, "Even Dong Long's King of Dragons, Brother Hao, calls him 'Brother.' How big do you think he is?"
The tattooed youth was immediately stunned, his mouth agape. After a long while, he stammered, "Even... even Brother Hao has to call him 'Brother.'"
Then, the tattooed youth shrank his neck and smiled, "Brother Gao, Qin Qinghan must be the gift you prepared for that big shot, right?"
Gao He lit a new cigar and, with a smug smile, said, "Of course. If it weren't for getting close to Brother Hao, how could I let go of such a gem? As long as I can catch Brother Hao's attention, you guys will be eating well and living luxuriously in the future."
"This time, Liu Fu also inadvertently helped me, so I'll take care of him in the future."
Gao He had some connections with the principal of a primary school, Liu Fu. Two days ago, Liu Fu came to him, saying that the father of a student had beaten him up. That man was a strong criminal, and he had praised Qin Qinghan's beauty excessively.
At first, Gao He didn't believe that there could be such a beautiful woman. But after meeting Qin Qinghan in person, he realized that Liu Fu's praise didn't even reach a tenth of her actual beauty.
So, Gao He, originally planning to enjoy her himself, quickly came up with a new idea: why not offer this woman, who was even more beautiful than a movie star, to Brother Hao? That way, he could get in good with the King of Dragons.
...
Meanwhile, the homeless Ye Fengwu had to settle for staying in the presidential suite with Lin Qiang and his two friends for a few days.
The three of them were slightly shocked when they saw Ye Fengwu. Didn't the instructor always say he was happy living with his beautiful wife? Why had he abandoned her and come to stay with them?
Before they could ask anything, Ye Fengwu kicked them aside and took the only large bed for himself.
Of course, Ye Fengwu wouldn't tell them that he'd been kicked out by his wife.
Back at home, Qin Qinghan tossed and turned, unable to sleep. She had considered calling Chen Nan more than once.
But Gao He had threatened her: if she called the police, her father would die.
Meanwhile, Yang Yu, though worried that Qin Qinghan was walking into a trap, had her own concerns—her husband, who had been by her side for decades. So, all she could do was cry.
At seven in the afternoon, Qin Qinghan finally began to get ready. She applied lipstick, which she hadn't used in a long time, and even traced her eyeliner.
She wore a pair of fitted long pants and a white shirt, with a khaki trench coat on top.
Though her outfit was simple, her grace and beauty were enough to make any man exclaim in admiration, especially since Qin Qinghan's appearance was naturally pure and beautiful.
Looking at herself in the mirror, Qin Qinghan felt a bitter and hopeless sense. At that moment, she suddenly had the feeling that the days she felt the safest in her life were the ones when Ye Fengwu had been by her side.
"If he weren't a criminal, if he had nothing to do with underground organizations, I… really would want him to be Jing Si's father," Qin Qinghan murmured, deeply disheartened.
But in this world, there's no such thing as "what if." Since eight years ago, her life had been doomed to tragedy.
Finally, she left home and took a taxi to the Fenghao Hotel.
In the presidential suite of a five-star hotel, Ye Fengwu sat on the sofa with a blank expression. The ashtray on the coffee table was already piled high with cigarette butts.
"I still can't believe you'd be that kind of woman. Could a ring really make you sell your soul?" Ye Fengwu muttered, unable to believe that Qin Qinghan would be that type of person, even after spending a night tossing and turning.
Just then, his phone rang, and the caller ID showed Jiang Hao.
Ye Fengwu pressed the answer button, and Jiang Hao's voice came through: "Wu Ge, I've prepared a welcome banquet for you at Fenghao Hotel. I'll also introduce you to a few brothers—guys who've fought with me through thick and thin."
Ye Fengwu replied indifferently, "I know, just tell me the room number. I'll be there right away."
When one is feeling down, they often turn to alcohol to numb the pain, and Ye Fengwu was no exception, so he agreed without hesitation.
Jiang Hao replied, "It's on the second floor of Fenghao Hotel, the King of Dragons room."
...
After leaving, Ye Fengwu took a taxi straight to Fenghao Hotel.
When he arrived at the entrance, Ye Fengwu was taken aback by the grandeur of the hotel. The building had fifteen floors. The first five floors were dedicated to dining, offering Chinese, Western, and French cuisine. The floors above that were for hotel rooms.
It was said that Fenghao Hotel was one of the most luxurious hotels in Haihua City, a super five-star establishment, frequented by powerful and influential people.
Today, Ye Fengwu wore a black Zhongshan suit. His naturally straight and muscular frame made him look even more impressive. However, in modern times, the Zhongshan suit on a twenty-six-year-old man seemed a bit outdated.
Still, with his strong physique and chiselled, handsome face, he stood out, even in such an old-fashioned suit.
Upon entering the revolving door, he was greeted by a mature woman in a professional skirt suit. The woman had some beauty, her figure was slightly fuller, and the white shirt underneath her suit was unbuttoned at the top, revealing a tantalizing view.
Her voluptuous lower body made her skirt stretch out, forming a captivating curve.
"Welcome to Fenghao Hotel. I'm the lobby manager, Lin Ling. Do you have a reservation?" the mature woman asked with a smile.
Ye Fengwu, standing at 1.85 meters with a solid physique and a ruggedly handsome face, made Lin Ling speak to him with a very gentle and enthusiastic tone. A man with such looks and physique could easily become someone's boyfriend, even if he didn't have wealth.
Ye Fengwu politely replied, "I'm Ye Fengwu. I don't think I need a reservation. I believe the room has already been booked."
Upon hearing this, Lin Ling smiled and, intending to tease the handsome man, stepped forward to hook her arm around his. She even brushed her body against his arm.
"Why don't we sit over there for a while? You can tell me all about it," Lin Ling said with a flirtatious smile.
Ye Fengwu frowned slightly, feeling the intoxicating sensation of her touch. He didn't like such flirtatious women, and he tried to pull his arm away but couldn't muster the strength. He simply allowed her to do as she pleased.
Lin Ling noticed his unease and teased, "Are you shy, handsome? Are you afraid I'll eat you up?"
Lin Ling's actions were a bit like a courtesan, making Ye Fengwu frown. However, what he didn't know was that Lin Ling rarely displayed such behavior—she just found this handsome man very appealing.
She thought that with a little flirtation, she might be able to say goodbye to her single status.
Just as Ye Fengwu was about to mention Jiang Hao's name, a young man holding a cigarette walked toward them. The man was wearing branded clothes, but his outfit was mismatched, and the large gold chain around his neck made him look quite cocky.
Upon seeing Lin Ling holding Ye Fengwu's arm, the young man laughed mockingly, "Oh, Lin Ling is flirting with a man. This is rare! Ha ha..."
Lin Ling shot the young man a glare and scolded, "Cheng Zi, get out of here. Put out your cigarette. Didn't Brother Hao ask you to greet the big shot?"
The young man, named Liu Cheng, was one of Jiang Hao's trusted subordinates.
Lin Ling smiled and asked, "I heard that this big shot is someone even Brother Hao calls 'Brother.' What does he look like? Is he handsome?"
At this, Ye Fengwu's face darkened. Lin Ling had completely ignored him.
Liu Cheng finally spoke up, "I haven't seen him, but I heard from Brother Hao that every woman who meets him feels safe and wants to fall in love."
After hearing Liu Cheng's words, Ye Fengwu instinctively straightened his back. He thought, "This young man might be unlikable, but he speaks the truth."
Lin Ling, pretending to be a lovesick girl, then looked up at Ye Fengwu's handsome face. His physique and muscular build gave her a sense of security, just like Liu Cheng had described.