Fang Yu and Xu Zhaopei boarded the car with smiles on their faces.
Once they got in the car, Fang Yu said with a laugh, "I didn’t expect Mr. Fred to be so wealthy, this luxury car must be worth at least a few million, right?"
"It’s just a regular car for getting around. If Mr. Fang likes it, I could very well give it to you," Fred replied with a grand gesture.
"Great, I’m actually in need of a car. Let’s exchange phone numbers. I like generous people like you, and I believe you wouldn’t go back on your word... whenever you have time, let’s go and transfer the ownership. Though my residence isn’t in Europe, which could make it a bit tricky, you could also just give me the cash equivalent if you’re willing!"
Fred had a face full of black lines.
He always felt that this Fang Yu was quite amusing, never playing by the rules in whatever he said.
"Mr. Fang is really funny."
Fang Yu said, "I’m not trying to be funny; I’m serious... Peipei also admires generous people and dislikes those who renege on their promises the most. Right, Peipei?"
Xu Zhaopei rolled her eyes repeatedly, but still responded, "Yes, yes..."
This made Fred feel awkward.
After a brief hesitation, he said, "Alright... after dinner tonight, I’ll have someone cash out the money to Mr. Fang. There’s an Eastern saying that goes, ’A promise from a gentleman is as valuable as a chariot of horses and not easily taken back!’ How could I not honor what I’ve said?"
He spoke with fervor, but inwardly, murderous intent was already brewing.
After half an hour’s drive.
They arrived at the outskirts of an estate.
This estate was very secluded... and also quite vast. It didn’t fall short of Fang Yu’s own compound back in Jiangzhou.
The only difference was that the architectural style was that of medieval Europe, carrying a sense of old-time charm.
As soon as the car stopped, several servants came to greet them.
"Mr. Fred!"
"Mr. Fred!"
It was quite a scene.
Fred got out of the car with a serious expression and asked, "Is the food and wine ready?"
"Everything is prepared, sir. There are just two dishes that require you to cook personally, as you’ve instructed."
Fred nodded and said, "Hmm..."
The servants cleared a path.
Fang Yu and Xu Zhaopei followed along.
"He’s really rich... Peipei, don’t tell me you’re into this guy. Someone like him is not from your world."
"What are you talking about? We’re just colleagues... and besides, I had no idea he was this wealthy!"
...
As the three of them had just entered the lobby.
Two blond women and a tall Caucasian man came out.
"Fred, that’s not very nice of you, making us wait for so long!!"
Fred greeted them with a smile, "Sorry for the wait, I went out to pick up a friend, please forgive me."
The blond woman’s gaze fell on Xu Zhaopei and she exclaimed in surprise, "An Eastern beauty, Fred, you’ve got good taste!" She gave a thumbs-up.
Then their gazes shifted to Fang Yu.
Fred took the opportunity to retell what Fang Yu had said in the café.
The blond woman kept saying NO, leaving everyone confused.
Everyone entered the lobby.
After some chitchat, Fred finally went to the kitchen.
The Caucasian man’s gaze fell on Fang Yu and said, "Eastern man, a vagrant with no job or house?"
Fang Yu smiled and nodded his head.
This is indeed a bit awkward for Xu Zhaopei.
"Fang Yu, sorry, you went too far with the joke, they took it seriously."
"No worries, let them take it seriously. I’m not going to interact with them for long, just here to mix in and grab a meal."
"But I have to interact with them for the long term." Xu Zhaopei complained inwardly.
"It’s unnecessary... Trust me, starting from today, you won’t be interacting with them either."
"Huh? What do you mean?" Xu Zhaopei was completely befuddled.
"Just kidding..."
Fang Yu knew that the matter of vampires, couldn’t be explained. Rather than that, he’d rather put them off for now.
At this moment.
The Caucasian man said with a smile, "So, Fang, Fang Yu? How did you manage to get someone like Mr. Fred to invite you?"
Fang Yu found this amusing and said, "Why can’t I come?"
"As far as I know, Mr. Fred’s friends are all high-profile figures. They are all either business magnates or senior officials. Even if you are traveling in Europe, Mr. Fang, even as Ms. Xu’s friend, you shouldn’t receive this kind of treatment. Mr. Fred is someone who is psychologically fastidious."
"Psychologically fastidious?"
"For instance, the couch you’re sitting on is worth one hundred and fifty thousand US Dollars. The cushion is made from the hide of a rare beast from the Arctic, its value indeterminable... In other words, bringing in any random person from outside might not even equate to the value of this couch set. By sitting on it, you are disrespecting this couch... What would Mr. Fred think?" the Caucasian man said with a smirking smile.
However, Fang Yu suddenly jumped up, exclaiming, "Damn, it’s that expensive?"
He then bent down and inspected it closely.
"It’s real leather, for crying out loud... I’ve never seen such an expensive couch before." Fang Yu swallowed hard.
The Caucasian man started to feel smug and laughed, "The table in front of you was personally designed by France’s most famous designer... and assembled from materials purchased from over a hundred countries. Each leg is made from a different kind of precious timber."
"That cup in front of you... is a real crystal cup. At night, it glows softly, absorbing energy. It is said to be made from an extremely rare material from underground."
Fang Yu was astounded.
Not just him, even Xu Zhaopei was wearing a face full of surprise.
She had not expected Mr. Fred to be so wealthy.
But...
Nonetheless, this couldn’t shake Fang Yu’s position in her heart.
The Caucasian man said with a smile:
"So... If I were you, I would have already left in shame, I wouldn’t have the face to sit here... Believe me, friend, you don’t belong here, you’re not one of us."
This time.
Before Fang Yu could speak.
Xu Zhaopei spoke first, saying: "Indeed we are not the same... I’ll just tell you straightforwardly... In fact, my friend here has the same, extraordinary abilities as I do."
"Extraordinary abilities?" The Caucasian man paused for a moment, eyeing Fang Yu once more.
But soon.
The expression on the Caucasian man’s face returned to indifference.
The blonde beauty dismissively said, "Eastern Martial Artists, are they also considered to have extraordinary abilities? Little girl, you think too highly... I heard that you’re from the Kunlun Sect of Huaxia?"
Xu Zhaopei was startled and said, "How do you know that?"
"How could I not know? You’re Fred’s girlfriend, so your every move, your background has been thoroughly investigated," said the blonde with a smirking smile.
Fang Yu chuckled:
"Something’s not right... Usually, people would be scared shitless upon hearing about our identities, why aren’t you afraid?"
Just as he finished speaking.
The three people sitting opposite burst into hearty laughter.
"Eastern Martial Artists... Haha, Eastern Martial Artists... Did you hear that? These insignificant Eastern Martial Artists, I doubt even Mr. Fred would be interested! What did Mr. Fred think inviting such lowly creatures to dine at his table? These people should be squatting in front of the door, bowing down to eat!"