Before he had even finished smoking his cigarette, Xiang Dongchen arrived.
"Young Master Xiang."
"Young Master Qin."
"Haha, long time no see, how have you been?"
"I'm fine, I'm just a little hungry. I was wondering if Young Master Qin had forgotten to treat us to a meal."
"How could I forget? I said please, of course I have to. By the way, have you learned to smoke yet?"
"I still can't learn it. I think cigars are better. You don't have to inhale it. Too much of a good thing can cause problems."
"That's right, but the true flavor of life lies in its simplicity."
The two stood under the eaves, watching the raindrops form lines, their smiles bright, chatting idly back and forth.
It appears peaceful on the surface, but in reality, it's a battle of wits, with traps and pitfalls planted at every turn.
The unspoken confrontation began the moment they met.
They chatted idly for over ten minutes, but neither of them managed to humiliate the other.
Xiang Dongchen said, "Let's go inside and talk. We haven't even had a sip of tea while we're standing here."
"Okay, please."
"please."
Xiang Dongchen took the lead and arrived at the vermilion gate of the Lanting Waterside Pavilion.
A bodyguard in a black suit raised his hand to block the way, bowed to Dong Chen, and said, "Young Master Xiang, please show your Glory membership card."
Lanting Waterside Pavilion is a membership-based venue with five tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, and Glory.
In reality, this world has never been equal; it is full of distinctions between different classes.
For someone like Xiang Dongchen, whose father is a top-tier playboy in Chongcheng, he is naturally the most prestigious VIP member.
Upon hearing this, Xiang Dongchen's face darkened, and he said unhappily, "You already know who I am, why do you still need to see my membership card? Can't I use my face?"
A hint of apprehension flashed in the bodyguard's eyes, but he didn't step aside. He smiled obsequiously and said, "Young Master Xiang, please don't be angry. Entry is by membership card; it's the rule."
Xiang Dongchen said arrogantly, "Rules are meant to be broken. Today, I'm going to use my connections to get in. Do you dare stop me?"
This time, the bodyguard was silent, then clapped his hands.
A dozen or so bodyguards in black swarmed out, wielding batons and looking cold and stern.
Xiang Dongchen took a few steps back without hesitation, looked at Qin Huai, and said seriously, "Without rules, there can be no order. Of course, we must abide by them. What do you think, Young Master Qin?"
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