This idea just appeared, and Lin Ling's face suddenly paled a little. She turned to Liu Cheng, asking tentatively, "Chengzi, what's that person's name?"
Liu Cheng answered, "His surname is Ye, and Hao Ge calls him Wu Ge."
As soon as the words fell, Lin Ling's body froze. Her beautiful face turned pale in panic, and she hurriedly released Ye Fengwu's arm.
The name Ye Fengwu, with the surname Ye and the character "Wu" in his name, combined with Liu Cheng's description, perfectly matched the appearance and aura of the person.
Lin Ling, who was already quick-witted, immediately guessed that Ye Fengwu was the person Hao Ge was entertaining today.
"Oh my God, what have I done? Not only did I flirt with him, but I also hugged his arm. Although I'm familiar with Hao Ge's subordinates, I still deeply respect Hao Ge. But today, I actually dared to flirt with someone even Hao Ge calls 'bro.' I'm finished, I'm really finished."
Seeing this, Ye Fengwu smiled teasingly at Lin Ling and said, "Aren't you going to chat for a bit more?"
Hearing this, Lin Ling was on the verge of tears. While she was close to some of Hao Ge's subordinates, she also knew very well that Dong Long Bawang (East Dragon Overlord) Jiang Hao was a ruthless character. So, she was even more fearful of someone who Jiang Hao himself respected.
Lin Ling lowered her head, extremely nervous, and said, "Wu... Wu Ge, I... I didn't know it was you."
At the same time, Liu Cheng's expression changed as he realized the situation. He knew Lin Ling's ability to read people very well—could this person really be the Wu Ge that Jiang Hao had mentioned?
Thinking of this, Liu Cheng quickly crushed the cigarette butt in his hand, then bowed his head toward Ye Fengwu and said, "You... You really are Wu Ge?"
Ye Fengwu nodded and replied, "If it's Xiao Hao who asked you to pick me up, it should be correct."
Upon hearing this, Liu Cheng became even more respectful and said, "Wu Ge, Hao Ge has been waiting in the private room for some time now. Let me take you there."
Ye Fengwu nodded and, as he followed Liu Cheng out, he didn't forget to smile at Lin Ling, saying, "Ling Jie, it looks like we'll have to chat some other time."
Lin Ling's face was full of bitterness and nervousness. However, Ye Fengwu's smile was gentle, which eased her anxiety a little.
As she watched his tall back ascending the stairs, Lin Ling murmured with a smile, "What a handsome man. He really has an aura of safety about him. If he were my boyfriend, that would be great. Even if I just slept with him for one night, it'd be worth it."
Just as Ye Fengwu reached the second floor, his foot slipped slightly. Lin Ling's voice, though faint, was clear enough for his keen hearing.
Soon, Liu Cheng led Ye Fengwu into a large and luxurious private room. The door of the room had two bold characters written on it: "霸王" (Overlord).
Inside the room, a huge marble table caught Ye Fengwu's eye, with Jiang Hao sitting at the head of the table and eight other people around him.
Upon seeing Ye Fengwu enter, Jiang Hao quickly stood up and greeted him with a smile, "Wu Ge, why are you so late?"
As Jiang Hao stood up, the other eight also quickly stood, calling out "Wu Ge" in unison.
Among these eight people, three had met Ye Fengwu before, including the last time at a project site.
Ye Fengwu casually glanced around the luxurious room, which was over 100 square meters. A large marble table occupied a third of the space, while the rest had karaoke, a bar full of foreign liquor, and even a steel pole in the center—was there some special program planned?
Jiang Hao smiled and quickly pulled Ye Fengwu to the main seat, then said, "Wu Ge, let me introduce you. This is Hyena, one of my most trusted men. He met you last time."
Jiang Hao pointed to a thin but explosive-looking young man next to him.
The young man didn't seem to smile, his gaze hidden with a slight ferocity that made his already stern face look even more dangerous.
Ye Fengwu nodded. He was a former soldier king, and after eight years of killing, he had lost count of how many people he had killed. Upon seeing Hyena's fierce eyes and his aura of aggression, Ye Fengwu could tell immediately that behind Hyena's serious demeanor lay a man with a very violent side, likely responsible for numerous deaths.
What most revealed Hyena's unusual strength, however, were his bones. Despite his thin frame, his skeleton was large, and his hands were calloused, likely from gripping weapons for many years.
"Wu Ge, I'll rely on you more," Hyena said quickly, rising and awkwardly smiling as he lifted his glass and drank it all at once.
Jiang Hao continued with a smile, "Wu Ge, it's been eight years since we last met. I wonder if your fighting skills have improved. Haha, Hyena used to be a mercenary in the Silver Triangle. He's one of my best brothers. Maybe you two can have a sparring session sometime."
Ye Fengwu shot Jiang Hao a glance and replied indifferently, "Do you want to spar with me?"
Jiang Hao shrank back a little, chuckling, "Wu Ge, I wasn't your match back then. But now, things are different. I've been practicing combat every day for eight years. Although I can't beat Hyena, I can handle professional boxers with ease. So... I'm sure you won't be able to beat me as easily as you did back then."
Although Jiang Hao was joking, it was clear that he wanted to test Ye Fengwu's current combat abilities.
Ye Fengwu rolled his eyes and snorted, "If you want to try, the result will be even worse than last time."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Hao laughed it off, not fully believing it, but still wondering if he might not be Ye Fengwu's match now.
Hyena, however, observed Ye Fengwu with a more serious expression. As a former mercenary, he wasn't afraid of even the best boxers. In fact, he was somewhat proud of his strength. But when he looked at Ye Fengwu, he noticed an unshakable confidence—a kind of self-assurance that came from facing everything with a calm demeanor. This was no ordinary arrogance.
Jiang Hao then continued with the introductions, pointing to the others around the table, "This is Liu Cheng, who you've already met, and this is Fang Gang, this is Zheng Tao..."
Jiang Hao introduced each of the eight men to Ye Fengwu. Finally, he smiled and said, "They're not just my right-hand men, they are the backbone of Feng Hao Real Estate. Though they used to be involved in violent work, they're pretty capable in real estate too."
The eight of them raised their glasses and toasted to Ye Fengwu, downing the drinks in one go. It was a show of boldness, and Ye Fengwu did the same.
Just then, several waiters began to serve the dishes, and the large table was soon filled with a variety of fine foods.
The lobby manager, Lin Ling, also walked over with a glass of wine and came to stand in front of Ye Fengwu and Jiang Hao.
She filled her own glass and said, "Wu Ge, I apologize for my earlier behavior. Let this drink serve as my apology."
With that, she tilted her head back and drank the entire glass of wine, showing the same boldness.
Ye Fengwu smiled, "No need to worry. I didn't lose anything."
Lin Ling blushed slightly at his words. She was a smart woman and knew exactly what he meant. After all, she had been rubbing her body against his arm earlier—so of course, he hadn't lost out.
At this point, Liu Cheng jokingly remarked, "Ling Jie, if you're apologizing, why not perform a pole dance for everyone?"
"Haha, come on, give us a show."
With Liu Cheng's teasing, the others also joined in with cheers.
Lin Ling glared at Liu Cheng and the others, then scolded, "Get lost, I'm not going to dance for you."
Liu Cheng continued teasing, "Then do one for Wu Ge. You were trying to hook him earlier."
After Liu Cheng's teasing, Lin Ling's face flushed even more, making her already beautiful face look even more charming.
Jiang Hao, not realizing the interaction between Lin Ling and Wu Ge, laughed and said, "Lin Ling, since everyone's in a good mood, why not give us a dance?"
Lin Ling, seeing the playful glint in Ye Fengwu's eyes, smiled and nodded, "Well, I'll show you all."
She swayed her curvy body against the steel pole, and with the rhythm of the music, her movements were seductive and alluring, but there was no sense of vulgarity.
Although Lin Ling was wearing a business suit, which was not ideal for pole dancing, she still managed to perform several difficult moves flawlessly, far more impressive than even some professional dancers.
The only disappointment for these men was that although Lin Ling's dance was full of passion, she always skillfully blocked any revealing moments with the skirt, making them all the more eager for more.