Wang Mingwu talked with Boss Wang for nearly three hours. From the beginning when they sat there talking, to the later when Boss Wang invited Ye Linyan into his tea room, Wang Mingwu stood guard at the door the whole time and did not know exactly what they talked about.
Wang Mingwu only breathed a sigh of relief when Ye Linyan came out.
This Boss Wang has a volatile personality. You might offend him with a single word and end up being fed to the dogs. Besides, human life is worthless here, and Ye Linyan's status is nothing to him.
"Shall we go and treat the wound?"
Wang Mingwu handed the coat to Ye Linyan, looking at him with some concern.
"Need not!"
Ye Linyan took a few steps, then stopped, turned to look at Wang Mingwu, pondered for a moment, and then spoke:
"Awu, I might not be able to afford your salary for the time being. Are you still willing to follow me? It might be very dangerous ahead!"
Wang Mingwu was taken aback for a moment, then, somewhat surprised that Ye Linyan would ask him such a question, he asked in return:
"Do you think I can't?"
"I once thought that promises wouldn't be kept..."
Ye Linyan's eyes darkened: "It's better to make things clear."
Wang Mingwu didn't know what had happened between him and Xu Nuo, but he knew that the two must have had another argument.
For once, Wang Mingwu smiled, looked at Ye Linyan, and said very seriously:
"Mr. Ye, even if you don't pay me, I wouldn't hesitate to risk my life for you! When you insisted on coming to the border, I said I would come with you, but you wouldn't allow it. If I were by your side..."
Wang Mingwu's gaze fell on Ye Linyan's left hand, and he didn't know whether he should ask.
"It doesn't matter who's around me!"
Ye Linyan patted Wang Mingwu on the shoulder: "I shouldn't have doubted you. I'll make it up to you with interest later!"
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After the boxing match, Ye Linyan was completely sobered up from the alcohol he had drunk earlier. He had used up so much energy and his stomach was a little empty. He didn't want to eat anything, but he wanted to have a few more drinks!
After arriving at the bar, Ye Linyan asked Wang Mingwu to arrange accommodations, then suddenly remembered something:
"Ah Wu, you really don't have any money on you?"
"Boss!"
For the first time, Wang Mingwu thought Ye Linyan was a bit silly, and laughed:
"Even if I didn't bring any money, you just won 50,000!"
"Give me some, I'm going to get a drink, come pick me up in a bit!"
Ye Linyan took the wad of banknotes from Wang Mingwu, put it in his pocket, and walked towards the bar counter.
Wang Mingwu stood there for a while, thinking to himself:
He never talked about money when he was poor before. What happened?
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Ye Linyan sat at the bar and tapped his fingers on the counter:
"Make another one of the same drinks I had before."
"Sir, you've just been injured, you can't drink alcohol!"
Hearing the voice, the bartender looked up and saw Ye Linyan, and kindly reminded him.
Two glasses! Thank you!
Ye Linyan took out a few banknotes and placed them on the bar.
The bartender had no choice but to take the money and go make him a drink.
The first cup was quickly prepared. Ye Linyan picked up the cup with the hand that held the cigarette, took a sip, and drank half of it.
The bartender frowned, wanting to warn him that the drink was strong, but after thinking about it, he remained silent.
Ye Linyan's face was obscured by the smoke he exhaled, appearing and disappearing intermittently. The light from the wine glass reflected countless spots of light onto his face. He squinted, looking at the icy blue wine in his hand...
My mind is filled with images of Xu Nuo and Nan Qing'an at the airport...
Ye Linyan didn't want to think about these things, but he couldn't help it. These scenes seemed to be conscious, flashing through his mind all the time, and he couldn't get rid of them no matter how hard he tried!
Ye Linyan is not someone who backs down easily. He had already thought it through on stage: rather than deliberately avoiding thinking about it, it's better to face it directly!
It's no big deal!
He won't admit defeat, and he won't give up so easily!
Ye Linyan downed his drink in one gulp and pushed the glass away.
"Another one, please."
The bartender placed the previously prepared drink in front of Ye Linyan, subtly reducing the alcohol concentration...
Ye Linyan gently stroked the rim of his glass with the cigarette between his fingers, looking at the wine inside, lost in thought.
The bartender was wiping the bar counter while secretly glancing at Ye Linyan.
He found the man in front of him incredibly charming; just sitting there, without saying a word, was enough to draw his attention...
The lamplight dappled his handsome face, casting flickering shadows. Ye Linyan's face remained expressionless, except for a slight furrow in his brow...
The bartender had been working at this bar for almost two years and had never seen such a charming man before; he was completely mesmerized by him.
Why are you staring at me like that?
Ye Linyan shifted his gaze to the bartender's face, which made the bartender blush and lower his head.
"You also think I'm a fool? A joke?"
Ye Linyan gave a self-deprecating smile and took a big gulp of wine.
The drink tasted off as soon as it touched his lips; his gaze suddenly turned cold as he looked at the bartender.
"Did I not pay enough for the drinks? Or do you really think I'm a fool?!"
Ye Linyan smashed the wine glass, his voice clearly filled with anger.
"No, no, sir!"
When the bartender saw Ye Linyan smash the glass, he stammered:
"I... I was just afraid you'd have too much to drink... that's why..."
Ye Linyan also realized he had lost his temper, turned around, propped his head up, and spoke after calming down:
"Make me another one!"
Watching the bartender skillfully begin mixing drinks, Ye Linyan gave a self-deprecating laugh. His voice was very soft, but the bartender still heard him.
The effects of the alcohol that had subsided in Ye Linyan returned, and he couldn't help but think to himself:
See? Everyone tries to fool themselves! Is it because their appearance makes them easy to fool, or are they just too naive?
One cup, two cups, three cups.....................
Ye Linyan couldn't remember how many drinks he had made. Finally, he slumped against the bar, and in his hazy state, he heard someone whispering something in his ear...
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