Dong Ruolin was a bit surprised.


She didn’t expect that Xiao Hailong actually had some connections in Jinling. Compared to Ye Chen, he seemed much more powerful.


It seems that getting closer to him in the future could make things a lot easier for me here.


At that moment, the black-suited man respectfully led everyone to the door of the Diamond Suite.


He then pulled out a form and handed it directly to Ye Chen, speaking softly,

“Sir, please sign here.”


This Diamond Suite had been specially reserved for Ye Chen, and it required his signature for confirmation.


Ye Chen took the pen with a smile and was just about to sign his name when Xiao Hailong’s angry voice suddenly interrupted.


“Put that damn pen down!”


Xiao Hailong stormed over with a grim expression, snatched the pen and paper from Ye Chen’s hand, and hastily scribbled his own name.


Then, he shouted at Ye Chen,

“Do you have no shame? You know exactly who booked this suite! What right do you have to sign this?!”


The black-suited man froze, glancing at Ye Chen for guidance, silently asking if he should step in and teach this fool a lesson.


Ye Chen calmly said,

“Let him sign if he wants to.”


Considering Dong Ruolin was present, Ye Chen didn’t want to make things too ugly. After all, she was his wife’s best friend.


Soon, everyone was seated in the luxurious suite.


Xiao Hailong thoughtfully arranged for Dong Ruolin to sit at the head of the table, while Ye Chen sat alone in a corner. Only Dong Ruolin occasionally spoke to him.


Before long, an extravagant array of dishes and fine wines was served.


The ingredients were top-notch: premium abalone, ten-pound Australian lobsters—mere side dishes here.


Even the wines were century-old national brews, with a single half-liter bottle costing over a hundred thousand.


Even someone as well-traveled as Dong Ruolin was shocked by the lavishness of this meal.


Wang Yunfei exclaimed,

“Hailong, how much is this meal costing you?”


Xiao Hailong proudly replied,

“This meal is set at 300,000 yuan.”


Wang Yunfei was astonished,

“This doesn’t seem like a 300,000 standard. These bottles of wine alone must be worth more than that!”


Xiao Hailong felt a bit uneasy.


Something’s off…


He thought about how that black-suited man acted earlier.


Could it be that Hong Wu gave me some kind of special treatment?


But I don’t even know him!


Dong Ruolin glanced at him thoughtfully, raising her opinion of him.


“Hailong, thank you.”


Hearing this, Xiao Hailong beamed with joy.

“It’s nothing! This is the least I could do!”


Then he sneered at Ye Chen,

“Ye Chen, I bet you’ve never eaten anything this good in your life, huh?”


Ye Chen smirked,

“What gives you that confidence?”


Xiao Hailong mocked,

“Eating my food and still running that smart mouth? If you’ve ever had a meal like this before, I’ll cut off my head and let you kick it like a ball!”


Ye Chen chuckled to himself.


The luxury I experienced as a child was beyond anyone’s imagination. Meals like this were barely good enough for the servants.


Xiao Weiwei snapped,

“Ye Chen, how dare you talk to my brother like that! If you don’t behave, I’ll kick you out! Letting you freeload, and you still act so cocky. What a worthless loser!”


But just then—


BANG!


The private room door was kicked open, and a fierce voice roared,

“Where the hell did you morons come from?! Who the fuck let you into this suite?!”


In the blink of an eye, a man in an Armani suit, wearing a thick gold chain, with a hideous scar stretching from his eye to his chin, stormed in.


He held a paper in one hand and a stick in the other, his face full of menace.


Behind him, over ten burly, tattooed men followed, forming a wall around the room.


Everyone was dumbfounded, fear gripping their hearts.


What the hell is going on?!


This man was none other than Brother Biao, Hong Wu’s right-hand man.


Years ago, he helped Hong Wu build his empire. In Jinling, his name alone sent chills down spines.


Hong Wu had personally instructed him to ensure that Mr. Ye’s Diamond Suite was perfectly arranged.


But during a routine check, he found that some idiot named Xiao Hailong had signed off on the suite.


He was furious and terrified.


Angry that this fool dared to occupy the suite reserved for an honored guest.


Terrified that if the true guest arrived and found the suite taken, there would be hell to pay.


Xiao Hailong stood up and barked,

“What are you doing? I booked this suite! Why are you causing trouble?”


Brother Biao pointed at him and sneered,

“You’re Xiao Hailong?”


Xiao Hailong puffed up his chest,

“That’s me!”


Brother Biao coldly ordered,

“Bring him over!”


Two burly men instantly grabbed Xiao Hailong, dragging him forward.


“Let go of me! What the hell are you doing?!”


“Shut the fuck up!”


With a brutal kick to the back of his knee, Xiao Hailong collapsed, kneeling in front of Brother Biao.


Brother Biao glared at him like a predator sizing up its prey.


SLAP!


The signed paper was slapped across Xiao Hailong’s face.


Brother Biao snarled,

“Who the hell gave you the right to use this suite?!”


Xiao Hailong trembled but forced himself to stay calm.

“This is a misunderstanding! I booked the Golden Suite in advance. I even paid a 300,000 deposit!”


Wang Yunfei chimed in,

“Yeah! He booked this room! Do you have any rules here or not?!”


Brother Biao spat in his face and slapped him,

“Golden Suite? This is the Diamond Suite reserved for a VIP! You think a piece of trash like you deserves to be here?!”


Everyone was stunned.


Diamond Suite?


No wonder this place is so lavish and the food and wine are top-tier!


Wang Yunfei broke out in a cold sweat.


The Diamond Suite was beyond their reach.


Xiao Weiwei panicked,

“Brother, didn’t you say you knew Hong Wu? Explain to them!”


Xiao Hailong was terrified,

“Shut up! What nonsense are you talking about?! I don’t know him!”


But Brother Biao sneered,

“Still pretending? You dare throw Hong Wu’s name around? You must be tired of living!”


He raised his stick and barked,

“Hold him down! I’ll teach him a lesson!”


Xiao Hailong was instantly pinned down.


CRACK!


The stick smashed down hard.


“AHHH! My hand! My hand is broken!”


Xiao Hailong screamed in agony, sweat pouring down his face as he passed out in shame.


Wang Yunfei and Xiao Weiwei turned pale, terrified beyond belief.


Even Dong Ruolin trembled, hiding behind Ye Chen,

“Will they kill us?”


Ye Chen calmly patted her shoulder,

“Don’t worry. As long as I’m here, no one will touch you.”


Though she doubted he could help, his words still comforted her.


Brother Biao sneered and turned to Wang Yunfei,

“And you! Weren’t you the one talking shit earlier? Get over here!”