"Ah... brothers, I'm so sorry, so sorry. My daughter is young and doesn't know any better. Please, please don't take it to heart. This meal is on me. Please take care, please take care." The tall, thin man smiled humbly, his face showing an attempt to appease him. He seemed very cowardly.
"Dad!" Xiaoxiao struggled a few times in the arms of the tall, thin man, but couldn't break free. Her face turned red.
"Shut up! You little brat, all you do is cause trouble!" the tall, thin man snapped.
The coldness in Gao Jianfei's eyes vanished instantly. He hurriedly pulled out a wad of banknotes from his pocket—no counting, just over 3,000 yuan. He placed the bills on the counter and turned to Tang Bao, saying, "Uncle Tang, let's go." Gao Jianfei even reached out to pull Tang Bao away, urging him to leave quickly. He was terrified that Tang Bao might give the order to smash up the night market stall.
It wasn't that Gao Jianfei was afraid of trouble. These people were setting up their stalls early in the morning and late at night, earning a meager living through hard work and sweat; they were from the bottom of society. If Gao Jianfei really ate and dashed, or even if their stall was vandalized because of it, he would feel extremely guilty.
Bullying men and oppressing women is not Gao Jianfei's "personality".
"Brother Leopard, what do we do? Damn it, this little bitch is too arrogant!" Tang Leopard's thugs shouted, their manner menacing.
Tang Bao picked his nose while staring at the tall, thin man, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes. Then, he waved his hand, "Let's go!"
After saying that, Tang Bao put his arm around Gao Jianfei's shoulder and left the late-night snack stall without looking back. A dozen thugs followed them out, cursing and swearing.
After Tang Bao and the others left, the tall, thin man released Xiao Xiao.
"Dad, these scumbags are awful! They're ruining our business and acting so arrogant, trying to dine and dash! I hate people like that, they're disgusting. And why should we be afraid of them? Let's beat them up! Beat them until they never dare to show their faces on Yuehua Street again!" As she spoke, Xiaoxiao waved her fist in the air.
“Xiaoxiao, I’ve told you before, it’s best not to offend people like this. Do you know how much power they wield? Some things aren’t as simple as they seem. You’re still young, there are many things you don’t understand.” At this moment, the humble and timid look in the tall, thin man’s eyes vanished without a trace. He picked up the banknotes Gao Jianfei had left behind from the counter, licked his lips, and began counting them. “Also, Xiaoxiao, if your dad hadn’t stopped you just now, you might be lying on the ground right now.”
"Dad, stop scaring me, okay? They're just a bunch of scum. I can take on dozens of them!" Xiaoxiao pouted, unconvinced. "They have knives, but I'm not afraid!"
"Hmm, 3267 yuan. We didn't lose out on this meal. That kid seems to have some conscience; he doesn't seem like someone from the underworld." The tall, thin man stuffed the money into a faux leather money pouch at his waist, then said slowly, "Xiaoxiao, let me tell you, those thugs weren't ordinary thugs. At least two of them could easily beat you to a pulp! Also, you were just locked onto by a murderous intent! Do you understand? A murderous intent, a real murderous intent!"
"Huh?" Xiaoxiao looked skeptical.
The tall, thin man muttered to himself, "A master, a true master."
After a pause, the tall, thin man said cautiously, "Xiaoxiao, let's take a week off and not set up the stall for now."
"Dad! What do you mean! What are you afraid of?" Xiaoxiao stomped her foot indignantly.
“Little brat, what do you know!” the tall, thin man said seriously. “I’ll tell you the truth right now, that young man who paid was dressed in cheap clothes, looking incredibly tacky… That young man is no ordinary person. He was really good at hiding it. I didn’t even notice him at first, but later he still revealed his true colors… Impressive, that young man is really impressive.”
"Him?" Xiaoxiao retorted, "I think he looks all rustic. I could break his bones with one punch. What's so great about him? Pshaw!"
"Shut up!" the tall, thin man said, his face ashen. "Alright, take a week off!"
Tang Bao drove Gao Jianfei directly to a luxuriously decorated hotel.
The hotel has eight floors and a magnificent interior. The lobby is in a classic European style and is very beautiful.
“Well then, my dear nephew, I’ve booked a room at this hotel for a long time. You can stay here tonight. I’ll drive over and pick you up tomorrow morning.” Tang Bao put his arm around Gao Jianfei’s shoulder. “It’s inconvenient for me to take you back to the gang headquarters, so I had to bring you to this hotel. Is that alright, nephew?”
"No problem, Uncle Tang!" Gao Jianfei was quite satisfied with the hotel's environment. It was clean, spacious, and had a subtle fragrance in the air.
The two took the elevator to the 8th floor of the hotel, to the door of room 1255.
Tang Bao took a key out of his pocket and handed it to Gao Jianfei. "It's getting late, nephew. You should get some sleep. I have an appointment with Feilong for 9 a.m. tomorrow. I'll take you there during my work hours. Feilong is very punctual, so we mustn't be late. Okay, go to your room and get some sleep!"
Gao Jianfei nodded, opened the door, and went inside.
"Uncle Tang, then I won't see you off," Gao Jianfei said with a smile.
"Alright, don't be so polite with your uncle, close the door and go to sleep!" Tang Bao grinned widely.
"Bang!" Gao Jianfei slammed the door shut.
At this moment, Tang Bao didn't leave immediately. He picked his nose while staring at the mahogany door of room 1255, muttering to himself, "No way? Am I hallucinating? My nephew… um, no, no, I must be hallucinating! Damn, this isn't a TV drama, a country bumpkin coming to the city with amazing skills… um, hallucination, hallucination…"
Muttering to himself, Tang Bao turned and left.
Chapter Thirty: Call Me Brother Flying Dragon!
Chapter Thirty: Call Me Brother Flying Dragon!
After seeing Tang Bao off, Gao Jianfei began to look around at the facilities in the suite.
This was undoubtedly the most luxurious, extravagant, and exquisite suite Gao Jianfei had ever seen in his life! It surpassed even the ones shown on television!
The duplex living room, fitted with double-glazed windows, offers panoramic views of the vibrant flower market at night; the vermilion leather sofas are incredibly comfortable to the touch; there are a full eight floor-to-ceiling automatic curtains; in addition to five bedrooms, this suite also features an outdoor swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a garden, and more…
What an extreme display of luxury!
Gao Jianfei sighed for a while, then took a cold shower and went to sleep.
Thinking of his parents and aunt back home, and then of the father and daughter he'd encountered at the late-night food stall that evening, Gao Jianfei had a vague feeling that Xiaoxiao and her tall, thin father might not be ordinary people, especially after Xiaoxiao's attack on him—it really had the aura of an impending storm. However, he probably wouldn't have any further contact with these two women in the future, so Gao Jianfei didn't dwell on it.
After a bumpy 36-hour train journey, during which he had to be wary of pickpockets, Gao Jianfei was severely sleep-deprived. Now, lying on the soft and comfortable bed, he soon fell into a deep sleep.
The next morning, Gao Jianfei was fast asleep when his cell phone rang loudly.
"Hello?" In a daze, Gao Jianfei picked up his phone and answered.
"Aha! My dear nephew, still sleeping? Get up! Get up now! I'm telling you, it's already 8:50! There are only 10 minutes left! We have to get to Feilong's company before 9:00. He's very punctual, so don't be late, absolutely don't be late! I'll be waiting for you downstairs, hurry up!" Tang Bao's urgent voice rang from the phone.
Gao Jianfei jumped out of bed in a flash.
Are you kidding me?!
I have to get to Feilong's company by 9 o'clock, and it's already 8:50!
Only 10 minutes left!
"Oh... I'll be right downstairs! Right away!" Gao Jianfei quickly hung up the phone, hurriedly put on the clothes he had worn yesterday, ran to the bathroom to splash cold water on his face, tidied his hair, and then ran out of the room as fast as he could.
He ran downstairs, where Tang Bao's Lamborghini was waiting by the roadside. Tang Bao leaned out of the car window. "Nephew, quick! Get in the car!"
Gao Jianfei quickly jumped into the car. Tang Bao immediately ordered the driver to go full speed ahead. Destination... Flower Market Coastal Avenue, Longfei Group headquarters, Feilong Building!
In the car, Tang Bao handed Gao Jianfei a box of breakfast milk and a basket of char siu buns. He smiled sheepishly, "Nephew, well... Uncle got up too late... Damn it, last night on my way back, I met two lost Syrian girls. They were so pitiful, homeless. Sigh, your uncle is too soft-hearted, so I let them get in my car... Then, for their safety, I took them home, and then I didn't go to sleep until 6 a.m.... So, when I woke up and looked at the time, it was already 8:30. Sigh..."
"Pfft..." Gao Jianfei spat out a mouthful of milk. This Uncle Tang is too amazing! He's already in his forties or fifties, and he still has the energy to do threesomes... speechless.
"Don't worry, nephew. It'll only take five minutes to drive from here to Feilong's company. We can be completely relaxed and calm," Tang Bao said, patting his chest.
Finally, after running four red lights, the car arrived at an area of rows of office buildings.
It stopped in front of a magnificent and imposing building.
"We're here, we're here, get out of the car! 8:58, 2 minutes left! Hurry!" Tang Bao pulled Gao Jianfei out of the car and rushed into the building.
"Excuse me..." A young, burly security guard in uniform stood up from the sofa in the lobby, jogged over, and tried to question Gao Jianfei and Tang Bao.
"Get lost!" Tang Bao lightly bumped into the security guard, sending him flying two meters away.
"Ah!" A group of white-collar workers waiting for the elevator screamed in fright and quickly moved aside.
Just then, the elevator doors opened.
Tang Bao grabbed Gao Jianfei and dashed into the elevator, pressing the button for the "28th" floor.
"Uncle Tang...you...you're really amazing! I...I've never seen anyone in such a rush before," Gao Jianfei said breathlessly.
"There's nothing I can do. Ever since Feilong became the boss, he insists on principles and rules for everything. Damn it, he's so uncompromising! He can tolerate other things, but... being late? He just goes to throw a tantrum!" Tang Bao explained with a bitter face. Then, he took out his phone and looked... "Damn! It's 9 o'clock! Damn it, nephew, take out your phone and check the time! Quick!"
Gao Jianfei pulled out his phone and looked at it. "Uh... Uncle Tang, it really is 9 o'clock..."
"Sigh..." Tang Bao sighed, "Just wait to be trained by the flying dragon."
"Ding!" The elevator doors opened. We've arrived at the 28th floor.
Tang Bao pulled Gao Jianfei out of the elevator.
Before me lay a corridor paved with pavers, with rows of closed offices on either side.
Gao Jianfei glanced around... "General Manager's Office," "President's Office," "Senior Engineer's Office," "Chief Financial Officer's Office"...
This floor was extremely quiet.
A tall, young woman carrying a folder walked out of an office and gently closed the door behind her. She wore a well-tailored business suit, had long, flowing hair, fair skin, and a sharp, capable air about her.
"Shh!" Tang Bao whistled lightly at the woman.
The woman frowned. "Mr. Tang, Mr. Long is waiting for you. Just go in and find him."
After saying that, the woman quickly walked in the opposite direction. Her buttocks, encased in her tight skirt, were exceptionally full and swayed seductively.
"Damn! What are you pretending to be so innocent for!" Tang Bao put his arm around Gao Jianfei's shoulder and walked towards the office, teasing, "This slut, last time she pretended to be drunk and took the initiative to lift her skirt in the car for Feilong to do her, so slutty... In front of us, she pretends to be a pure and innocent girl, aloof and unapproachable. Damn, I hate this kind of woman."
Gao Jianfei choked, "Um, Uncle Tang, Feilong told you about something like this?"
“Feilong and I are brothers. He never contradicts me. Why can’t he tell me something like this?” Tang Bao grinned.
Gao Jianfei asked curiously, "Then...did the flying dragon...did it?"
"This kind of woman, Feilong would be interested in her?" Tang Bao laughed. "You'll know when you meet Feilong's wife; she's a real top-quality woman!"
"Oh." Gao Jianfei nodded with some doubt.
At this moment, Tang Bao had already led Gao Jianfei to the entrance of an office building.
"Chairman's Office."
"Nephew, just relax and be natural. Your uncle will take care of Feilong for you!" Tang Bao twisted the door open, pushed it open, and then led Gao Jianfei into the office.
Then, Gao Jianfei met Feilong.
The first time Gao Jianfei saw Feilong, he felt that Feilong exuded the air of a successful person!
His hairstyle, face shape, and body shape are exactly the same as those of the business tycoons that Gao Jianfei used to watch on TV!
A crisply ironed white shirt, a well-fitting black tie, and a pair of perfectly pressed black business trousers.
So stylish!
Furthermore, as soon as he entered the office and saw Feilong, Gao Jianfei felt a little uneasy and reserved... It felt just like when he was in elementary school and entered his homeroom teacher's office!
"This...is this the aura of a successful person?" Gao Jianfei wondered to himself.
At this moment, Feilong stood up from the sofa, put down the stack of newspapers in his hand, and straightened his tie. "Abao, is he Gao Jianfei?"
Tang Bao patted Gao Jianfei on the shoulder, "Yes, my nephew, Gao Jianfei! Isn't he handsome? Just like his father when he was young! And look at him, what an honest kid he is. Feilong, the person I introduce to your company will definitely not have any problems."
Feilong glanced at the Rolex gold watch on his wrist, then looked up at Gao Jianfei, "You're two minutes late."
“Um…” Gao Jianfei was a little speechless.
"Don't explain. Being late is a very bad habit, and I hope this is the last time," Feilong said calmly. He wasn't speaking harshly or loudly; on the contrary, his speech was steady and his voice was gentle and refined. However, this voice contained an authority, an aura that compelled people to submit!
"This Feilong is no ordinary person!" Gao Jianfei immediately concluded in his mind. "Perhaps, this is the legendary dragon among men! I feel that his aura is much stronger than Uncle Tang Bao's!"
"Come and sit down." Feilong walked directly behind his desk and sat in a swivel chair. He picked up a cup of coffee and slowly sipped it. "Whatever you'd like to drink, please."
The office has a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator stocked with various beverages.