The billiard hall was dimly lit, and the air was filled with a faint smell of tobacco and the crisp sound of cues striking the balls.

The green velvet cloth of the pool table appeared somewhat dim under the lights, and the "snap snap" of the cue stick hitting the ball echoed in the air, serving as the background music for this standoff.

The slightly noisy environment added a tense atmosphere to this unexpected encounter.

Lin Yuan stood by the pool table, his eyes slightly narrowed as he sized up the woman in front of him—Wang Qingyao, the mistress of the Wang Group.

With her hands in her pockets and a cold, intimidating gaze, she exuded an aloofness that kept those around her at a distance.

Wang's Group is a large, diversified enterprise group that initially started with the sale of hairy crabs. With its high-quality products and services, it quickly gained a leading position in the aquatic product market and is now a leader in Shanghai's aquatic product industry.

Lin Yuan showed no fear whatsoever; instead, a knowing smile appeared on his lips as he broke the silence.

"Mr. Wang, your younger brother really had a unique approach this time. He taught me a good lesson and made me deeply understand the true meaning of 'fortune favors the bold, and being willful can be romantic.'"

His tone was leisurely and slightly playful as he recounted an anecdote unrelated to himself.

Wang Qingyao, the leader of the group, is already very familiar with this kind of situation.

She gently raised her eyebrows, a faint smile playing on her lips, her expression revealing that she had already foreseen the situation.

In the business world, there are many men who are lustful at first sight.

Lin Yuan mentioning this matter was entirely within her expectations.

Her voice was clear and cold, exuding an unquestionable authority.

"Oh? Is that so?"

These few words, though brief, possess a power that cannot be ignored.

She said coldly, "My brother never thinks before he acts. I apologize to you on his behalf for this incident."

Lin Yuan's lips curled into a cold smile, and his eyes flashed with undisguised disdain.

"An apology? Mr. Wang's words sound like an arrogant condescension. Isn't this apology far too perfunctory and casual?"

He deliberately dragged out the words "careless and haphazard," his provocative tone like an undercurrent, self-evident.

Wang Qingyao's expression darkened almost imperceptibly, but she quickly regained her usual composure.

She gently raised her chin, her voice as cold as an ice blade in the wind.

“My brother acted inappropriately, and I should take responsibility for it. But you should not be arrogant and think that you are important to everyone. In the hearts of us worldly ‘rich people,’ such trivial matters are nothing more than the wind passing by and not worth mentioning.”

Lin Yuan couldn't help but laugh out loud, his eyes full of mockery.

"Oh, Mr. Wang, are you mocking us poor people? But I do admire your frankness. At least you didn't pretend to 'continue' your hypocritical apology."

He paused deliberately, staring intently at Wang Qingyao.

“If your brother dares to cause trouble for Shen Mengyao again, I’ll settle the score with you.”

His voice was deep and powerful, carrying an invisible sense of pressure.

Wang Qingyao was slightly taken aback, then let out a cold laugh.

Are you threatening me?

A flicker of anger flashed in her eyes, but she quickly quelled it with astonishing self-control.

Lin Yuan's tone suddenly turned cold, his words revealing an unyielding resolve that brooked no argument.

“I have no intention of threatening you, this is just a friendly reminder. If your brother causes trouble again, I will not show any mercy.”

His voice was deep and resonant, carrying an indescribable pressure that slowly spread through the air.

He leaned forward, his hands resting lightly on the edge of the pool table, his deep eyes seemingly able to see into people's hearts as he stared directly at Wang Qingyao.

It almost penetrated all her disguises and defenses.

Wang Qingyao remained silent for a moment, her eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions, which eventually coalesced into a subtle and elusive look that settled deep within her eyes.

She seemed to realize that her tone had indeed been a bit harsh, but her innate pride made it difficult for her to back down easily.

She pursed her lips slightly, her tone softening somewhat.

"Okay, I understand. I'll keep an eye on him from now on."

Her voice was still indifferent, but it no longer had the arrogance it had shown before.

Seeing this, Lin Yuan smiled slightly, a cunning glint in his eyes.

"Oh, by the way, Mr. Wang, how about we add each other on WeChat? In case your brother ever comes to us again, you'll be able to reach me immediately. I guarantee he'll suffer the consequences."

When he said "reaping what one sows," he emphasized it, his tone laced with a hint of mockery.

Then, Lin Yuan leisurely took out his phone from his pocket. The screen lit up, revealing a QR code. He looked at Wang Qingyao with a slightly provocative gaze.

Wang Qingyao was slightly taken aback, then a cold smile appeared on her lips.

"Add it then, I want to see how you, this 'great power,' deal with my good-for-nothing brother."

As she spoke, she also took out her own phone, ready to scan, her eyes showing both curiosity and a hint of unwillingness to be outdone.

Wang Chengkai watched from the side, his eyes lighting up.

He excitedly patted his sister's shoulder: "Sister, add it quickly, I'm not afraid!"

With that fearless attitude, he was completely unaware of the huge trouble he had gotten himself into.

This is the first time my sister has added a man other than a relative on WeChat, which is a good start.

Once you have each other's contact information, you can chat on WeChat every day, and over time, feelings will naturally develop.

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