Ye Chenfeng was stunned for a moment and thought to himself, "Why has this old guy come?"
"Jundie, you go ahead, I’ve still got some things to deal with."
Gu Jundie, of course, recognized Lin Qingzhu. Just a few days ago, Lin Qingzhu had been looking for Ye Chenfeng in front of the company in a high-profile manner.
"Dr. Lin, why are you here again?" Ye Chenfeng stepped forward to ask.
Lin Qingzhu hadn’t finished speaking when Lin Xiangdong interrupted, "What? Can’t I come? You’ve got quite the attitude, young man. Do I really need to personally invite you?"
"No need, you really don’t have to thank me." Ye Chenfeng said, quite annoyed by Lin Xiangdong’s arrogant demeanor.
"Heh, now I see, young man, your attitude really isn’t small. What? I personally come to invite you, and you don’t give that bit of face?" Lin Xiangdong pressed on, confrontationally.
The surrounding people thought something was going on, so they kept their distance and watched from afar.
The current scene looked as though Ye Chenfeng had wronged Lin Qingzhu, and her father had come to confront Ye Chenfeng personally.
"Dr. Lin, you should go back. I’ve already felt your gratitude. There’s no need for thanks." Ye Chenfeng said to Lin Qingzhu, effectively ignoring Lin Xiangdong in the process.
This made Lin Xiangdong so angry he gritted his teeth. As a high-ranking officer of Dragon Thorn, when had he ever been ignored ?
"Ah? Ye Chenfeng, just come with us. Look, my father has come all this way, it would be somewhat improper not to go." Lin Qingzhu also hesitated a bit.
"To have a meal, right? Alright, I’ll go with you." Ye Chenfeng agreed.
Although they were inviting Ye Chenfeng to a meal to thank him, Lin Xiangdong kept a stern face throughout and occasionally glared at Ye Chenfeng as though staring at an enemy.
It was apparent that Lin Xiangdong was still brooding over the incident from the other day. The God of Killing had defeated him easily, which had become a source of obsession for him. Unable to find the God of Killing, he could only vent his anger on Ye Chenfeng.
The dinner was at a mid-tier restaurant, similar to a country farmhouse setting, chosen by Lin Qingzhu. The dining area had a transparent roof and was surrounded by flowers, trees, rockeries, and fountains as decorations. It was neither ostentatious nor a loss of face.
There were two people standing at the entrance of the hotel private room, both tall and strong with their bodies as straight as javelins. Both men had a restrained presence, but an air of indomitable force emanated from them.
The two men sported clean buzz cuts and their palms, placed against their thighs, were calloused.
Ye Chenfeng smiled, guessing that these must be Dragon Thorn’s members; their spirit and appearance were commendable.
When the two men saw Ye Chenfeng’s smirk, they each shot over a provocative look.
At the dining table, there were only Ye Chenfeng and Lin Xiangdong and his daughter. Sitting there, Ye Chenfeng really felt awkward, completely at a loss for what to say.
Lin Qingzhu also froze, unsure of what to say.
"Hmph, young man, I find you very interesting." Lin Xiangdong began speaking inanely.
This made Ye Chenfeng tense up, and his view of Lin Xiangdong changed. Surely this old guy wasn’t...
But Lin Xiangdong’s next words alleviated those concerns, "I’ve done some investigation on you, and I can’t find any information about your true identity. Even the person by your side is a complete enigma."
"I am a recipient of the Jiangnan City Five Good Citizen award, and checking my background will only make you feel inferior. You’ll lament how Jiangnan could have someone as principled and noble as me, right? Are you feeling ashamed now?"
"Slick talker," Lin Xiangdong said with dissatisfaction.
Delicious dishes were served one after another, and Ye Chenfeng couldn’t pay attention anymore. Grabbing his chopsticks, he began eating, with Lin Qingzhu occasionally picking food for him.
Lin Xiangdong swept them with a cold glance but didn’t say anything.
"I’m full." Since he was here for a meal, Ye Chenfeng naturally had his fill.
Satisfied, Ye Chenfeng wiped his mouth and chuckled, "Dr. Lin, and Uncle Lin, thank you for your hospitality. I’ll be leaving first."
"Hold on, you stay right there!" At this moment, Lin Xiangdong spoke up.
"Me stay?" Ye Chenfeng was somewhat puzzled.
"That’s right, you stay. Qingzhu, you go out for a moment and wait in the car. I have something to discuss with him." Lin Xiangdong said to Lin Qingzhu.
"Oh." Lin Qingzhu nodded her head, full of confusion as she left.
Once Lin Qingzhu had left, Ye Chenfeng sprawled casually in the chair and grinned at Lin Xiangdong, "What is it? Just say it. I knew this meal wasn’t for nothing."
"You’re quite sharp," Lin Xiangdong said, actually showing a hint of admiration.
"I asked you to stay because there’s indeed something I want. I want you to stay away from my daughter in the future, preferably never see each other again," Lin Xiangdong revealed his intention.
"That’s it?" Ye Chenfeng asked indifferently.
"Yes, that’s it. I hope you won’t appear in front of my daughter anymore," Lin Xiangdong said earnestly.
Ye Chenfeng felt speechless, it seemed like it was always Qingzhu who sought him out, right? Telling me not to appear in front of your daughter, you should speak to your daughter about that.
"Not appear temporarily or never appear again?" Ye Chenfeng asked.
Lin Xiangdong glared at Ye Chenfeng with fierce eyes, "It’s best you never appear again."
"If I’m to never appear again, there is indeed a way..." Ye Chenfeng said.
Lin Xiangdong’s curiosity was piqued, "What way?"
"It’s very simple, killing to silence someone," Ye Chenfeng said.
Lin Xiangdong was initially stunned, then anger flared in his eyes as he glared at Ye Chenfeng, "Kid, are you playing me?"
"You’re quite sharp," Ye Chenfeng mimicked Lin Xiangdong’s tone.
Instantly, Lin Xiangdong was on the verge of exploding.
"You must agree to this matter, kid. You can’t appear in front of my daughter. Otherwise, the consequences are not something you can bear," Lin Xiangdong threatened.
"Cough cough, let me tell you the truth, I’m about to get into bed with your daughter. You want me to leave, I refuse, just wait until next year when I bring you a grandson. I’d like to see what you’d do then," Ye Chenfeng said with a contemptuous smile.
He hated two situations the most, being used by others and being threatened by others.
Lin Xiangdong didn’t want him near Lin Qingzhu, yet he was determined to do exactly the opposite.
"You..." Lin Xiangdong was fuming with rage.
"I just love seeing how you can’t stand me yet can’t do a thing about it," Ye Chenfeng was extremely smug.
"It seems you’re determined to oppose me, truly ignorant of your own limits," Lin Xiangdong said with a cold sneer.
Ye Chenfeng stood up and chuckled, "Uncle, I don’t have the time to entertain you, you can play by yourself. I’m leaving."
As Ye Chenfeng approached the door, he suddenly heard Lin Xiangdong’s voice, "Do you think you can leave?"
"Let’s just try and see," Ye Chenfeng said without looking back, resolutely pushing the door open, only to find two crew-cut men blocking his way.