Inside the restaurant, under the gaze of countless people, Ye Xiao followed Wu Zhenshuai and his companion out.

Xia Mingyue and Fang Jing found a place to sit down.

"Jinger, nothing serious will happen, right?" Xia Mingyue looked at Fang Jing and asked with some concern.

Fang Jing smiled and said, "Don't worry. Ye Xiao is quite skilled, and although these guys look tough, I don't think they would really start a fight in broad daylight."

"You troublemaker," Xia Mingyue glared at Fang Jing.

Fang Jing confidently said, "You don't get it. The three of us came out to eat, and as a man, Ye Xiao is responsible for our safety. Didn't you see? That Wu Zhenshuai was talking big, and Ye Xiao was indifferent. Moreover, I even claimed to be his girlfriend, but he didn't catch the hint at all. If he gets beaten, he deserves it."

Xia Mingyue gave a wry smile and said, "Okay, you're ruthless."

Meanwhile, Ye Xiao, Wu Zhenshuai, and his companion walked out of the Hua Qianqiu Grilled Fish Restaurant.

"Gentlemen, what did you want to talk about?" Ye Xiao asked with a smile.

Wu Zhenshuai didn't respond, but one of his companions stepped forward, grabbed Ye Xiao by the collar, and said fiercely, "Kid, you better behave, or you won't be able to handle us."

When that man reached out, a part of a tattoo showed on his arm, and Ye Xiao immediately looked at him in surprise and said, "You... are from the underworld?"

"Hehe, good eye," Wu Zhenshuai said with a laugh, "I won't hide it from you, I work for Master Sun of the Hong Club. Was that girl who spoke earlier your girlfriend?"

Ye Xiao couldn't help but smile secretly. Master Sun? Wu Shengchang is known as Sixth Master Wu, and Ye Xiao also knew from him that the Hong Club has six leaders. Since Wu Shengchang is the sixth, he is called Sixth Master Wu. This Master Sun must be of similar rank to Wu Shengchang, but it's unclear what their relationship is like.

"Oh, a friend of Master Sun, what a pleasure! I was just thinking of joining the Hong Club, and now there seems to be a way," Ye Xiao said, chuckling.

"Oh? Looks like you know what's good. What about that woman?" Wu Zhenshuai asked with a cold smile.

Ye Xiao said, "Brother, if you like her, you can take her, but she is my girlfriend. If I let someone take her without getting anything in return, it would be embarrassing."

"Ah? You dare to haggle? You really don't know how you're going to die," one of Wu Zhenshuai's companions said with a displeased face.

Wu Zhenshuai then asked, "You want money? How much?"

"Just a bit!" Ye Xiao said, grinning greedily.

Wu Zhenshuai said, "How about two thousand? Help me smooth things over."

"I've put a lot of emotion into this, haha, two thousand," Ye Xiao hesitated.

"Hmph, three thousand. No more," Wu Zhenshuai said coldly.

"Okay!" Seeing that Wu Zhenshuai seemed unable to offer more, Ye Xiao quickly nodded in agreement.

Wu Zhenshuai rather decisively gave Ye Xiao three thousand yuan, which Ye Xiao counted on the spot and said, "Right, it's three thousand."

"Nonsense, would I give you the wrong amount?" Wu Zhenshuai said, looking annoyed.

Ye Xiao then cheerfully told Wu Zhenshuai, "Of course! Of course!"

Wu Zhenshuai told Ye Xiao, "Let's go then. Later, invite me to your table."

Ye Xiao immediately nodded vigorously, saying, "Of course, you can count on me. Money talks, I understand that."

"Good, you go ahead," Wu Zhenshuai said, satisfied.

Ye Xiao pocketed the money and walked into the Hua Qianqiu Grilled Fish Restaurant with a big grin.

At that moment, everyone in the restaurant looked at Ye Xiao. He had been taken out by those people, and nearly everyone was wondering what had happened to him.

But Ye Xiao came back unharmed.

Seeing Ye Xiao return with a cheerful grin, Xia Mingyue immediately asked curiously, "Why so happy? Did you find some money?"

Ye Xiao proudly said, "I'm paying for the meal today."

"You're treating?" Xia Mingyue glared at him and said, "With your salary, you can afford it?"

Ye Xiao spoke quietly to Xia Mingyue and Fang Jing, "Don't look down on people. I'm now rich; those guys just gave me three thousand yuan."

"Ah?" Xia Mingyue and Fang Jing were startled to hear this and looked at Ye Xiao in amazement. Fang Jing said, "Are you crazy? It's already kind they didn't beat you, and they gave you money? Do you think they are fools?"

"They wouldn't give money so easily. They said, with that three thousand yuan, they're buying you," Ye Xiao said as he nonchalantly poured tea.

"What did you say?" Fang Jing instantly frowned, staring at Ye Xiao with an ugly expression.

Fang Jing's voice was not low, and Ye Xiao immediately told her, "Keep your voice down, why so loud?"

"Hmph, you think you can boss me around? Ye Xiao, you bastard, you actually sold me for just three thousand yuan." Fang Jing glared furiously; if looks could kill, Ye Xiao would have died a thousand times by now.

Xia Mingyue was much calmer than Fang Jing and didn't blame Ye Xiao but instead looked at him and asked, "Is that all? Anything else?"

Ye Xiao immediately praised Fang Jing, "Look at Mr. Xia, so calm and even able to ask such an important question."

"Nonsense, she's not the one being sold," Fang Jing snapped.

Xia Mingyue then said with a smile, "He sold you, and you just accepted? He's not your dad."

"Don't put it so crudely!" Ye Xiao immediately turned to Xia Mingyue and said, "With my charming presence, how could I possibly be her dad?"

"Ye Xiao!" Fang Jing glared at Ye Xiao.

"Hehe, okay, just kidding. They're coming; just act like nothing happened, I've got this!" Ye Xiao, seeing Wu Zhenshuai and his men approaching, whispered to Fang Jing.

Fang Jing snorted; clearly still resentful about being 'sold', she said sarcastically, "Three thousand yuan, give me a share, or I'll accuse you of human trafficking."

"One thousand each, that should settle it," Ye Xiao said reluctantly, realizing it was unlikely he could keep all the money for himself.

Wu Zhenshuai and his men didn't come over immediately as per Ye Xiao's plan. Ye Xiao would invite him over when he was ready.

So, for the time being, Wu Zhenshuai and his men went back to their seats, eating fish and drinking as if nothing was amiss, though they occasionally glanced over at Ye Xiao's table.

It didn't take long before the Qingjiang fish ordered by Ye Xiao's table arrived, the plate heaped with chili peppers. Seeing the fiery red spread, Ye Xiao smiled bitterly; Xia Mingyue really had a high tolerance for spice.

Fang Jing said, "Quickly pick out some of the chili peppers, otherwise it will be incredibly spicy."

Xia Mingyue chirped with a grin, "Chili peppers are great for detoxing."

"Yeah, right, that's you!" Fang Jing rolled her eyes at Xia Mingyue and then told Ye Xiao, "Ye Xiao, pick out two-thirds of the chili peppers."

"What?" Ye Xiao looked at the countless pieces of chili peppers and complained, "That's a lot! What, do you want me to starve?"

"Who asked you to sell me?" Fang Jing said fiercely.

Hearing Fang Jing's words and seeing her expression, Ye Xiao couldn't help but smile faintly; yeah, who asked him to sell her.

Then, Ye Xiao began picking out the chili peppers while Xia Mingyue and Fang Jing started eating. Xia Mingyue enjoyed her food thoroughly, while Fang Jing kept saying it was delicious but too spicy.

Meanwhile, at Wu Zhenshuai's table!

"What's the matter?" one of the men asked Wu Zhenshuai.

Wu Zhenshuai was also getting a bit anxious by then. It had been over ten minutes since they had entered the restaurant, but Ye Xiao had yet to invite him over.

"That's not right, Brother Wu, that kid might be playing you."

Hearing his subordinate's comment, Wu Zhenshuai frowned slightly and said coldly, "He wouldn't dare."

"But why hasn't he invited you over yet? This isn't what we discussed."

Wu Zhenshuai responded, "Wait a bit longer, hmm, give it another five minutes. If he still hasn't come over, then I'll go to him!"

Ye Xiao was still picking out chili peppers while eating the fish.

The Qingjiang fish was indeed succulent and virtually boneless. Thanks to Huai Qianqiu's unique seasoning, the taste was undeniably exquisite.

Five minutes passed quickly amid the light-hearted conversation.

"Ye Xiao, I think Wu Zhenshuai just stood up," Fang Jing said in a low voice, sneaking glances at Wu Zhenshuai and his group, having just seen Wu Zhenshuai stand up.

Ye Xiao chuckled lightly and said, "I've picked out quite a few chili peppers already, nearly killed me."

Indeed, Wu Zhenshuai was heading towards Ye Xiao and his group, and upon arriving, he cheerfully said to Ye Xiao, "Young man, how's the fish? It seems different from our carp back home."

Ye Xiao immediately responded with a smile, "This is Qingjiang fish, fewer bones."

"Oh? Really?" Wu Zhenshuai chuckled and said, "Young man, aren't you going to invite me to sit and try some?"

Ye Xiao replied, "It's good, but your friends are still over there, you should probably head back. I'll treat you another time."

With that dismissal from Ye Xiao, Wu Zhenshuai immediately understood what it meant to take the money and not deliver. Ye Xiao had taken the money without any intention of following through.

"Young man, have you forgotten our agreement?" Wu Zhenshuai asked coldly.

Ye Xiao chuckled and slightly raised his head, saying, "I said I'd find you a girlfriend, but honestly, I can't find a woman suitable for you. Alright, you can go now, don't interrupt our meal."

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