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Translator: _Min_
The air suddenly fell silent.
Third Master LI found himself at a loss for words, realizing only now that the
office was not solely occupied by the boss of the Great Xia Escort Agency.
The man, dressed in a dark gray suit, his white shirt and tie impeccable, sat in a wheelchair, exuding an air of nobility.
Outsiders might not recognize Yu Xiheng, but Third Master LI, a well-known figure in the social circles of Sijiu, certainly did.
His throat felt dry as he stammered, âShiYan, what are you doing here? Why didnât you say anything? I didnât even see you when I walked in. You⦠thisâ¦â
Yu Xiheng did not look up, his response indifferent, âThereâs an optometry hospital across the street.â
Third Master LI, his face flushing with embarrassment, struggled to find the words to reply.
The crisp sound of a teacup placed on the table broke the awkward silence.
Yu Xiheng finally looked up. âI requested the escort service. It seems you have some objections.â
âNo, no, not at all!â Cold sweat broke out on Third Master Llâs back as he hurriedly spoke, âMy mistake, Mr-Mr. Yu. I was unaware that the âCrossing the Demon Realmâ crew was your investment. I was misled by malicious gossip!â
âIâll fire those who fed me this nonsense once Iâm back. And the expenses for this escort mission will be covered by me, as an apology to Mr. Yu.â
Yu Xiheng glanced at the boss.
The boss understood and brought out the POS machine.
Third Master Llâs expression changed, âThis isâ¦â
He had only meant to offer a polite gesture; was he actually expected to pay now?
Could it be that Yu Xiheng, a member of the Yu family, couldnât afford this expense?
But a spoken word is not a sparrow; once it flies out, you canât catch it. Third Master LI, swallowing his pride, asked, âHow much is the total cost for the escort service?â
âSeven top guards from the Ace Agency,â the boss said with a smile. âProtecting for fifteen days, 500,000 a day, totaling 52.5 million.â
Third Master Llâs vision darkened, âThe Ace Agency?!â
Was a drama crew worth the protection of the Ace Agencyâs top guards?
Had Yu Xiheng lost his mind?
Trembling, Third Master Llâs pulled out his bank card, his heart bleeding.
âThank you, Third Master LI, for your patronage,â the boss said, nodding. âFor your generous contribution, Iâll upgrade you to a platinum member.â Third Master Llâsâs face turned green.
He stormed out without looking back, not pausing for a second. The boss let out a long sigh of relief. âMr. Yu is truly formidable.â
âOur lady says that being frugal is a fine tradition of the Great Xia. I am learning from her,â Yu Xiheng said with a slight smile.
The boss was speechless.
That was indeed being frugal.
At the expense of someone elseâs household.
Wait, who was this lady?!
Outside.
âWhy act arrogantly,â Third Master Llâs muttered with extreme displeasure, spitting disdainfully. âA big man, yet handicapped, just because heâs a Yu. Heâs not even as good as his own nephew, only daring to flaunt in front of me.â âLetâs see how you fare in the Yu family once the old Master Yu passes away!â But these words were only spoken behind Yu Xihengâs back.
Regardless, Yu Xiheng was a legitimate son of the Yu family, and the LI family was far inferior. Without any real power within his own family, Third Master LI dared not confront Yu Xiheng openly.
Returning to the LI residence dejectedly, he found Gu Zhinan still in his room.
Upon his arrival, she immediately approached him. âThird Master, about the
Great Xia Escort Agencyââ
Before she could finish, her arm was harshly pushed away.
âTake your things and leave,â Third Master LI said angrily. âAnd donât come back.â
Gu Zhinanâs eyes widened in shock. âThird Master?!â
âCanât you understand me?â Third Master LI was impatient, forcibly pushing her towards the door. âIâve given you enough in the past. Itâd be wise not to be ungrateful.â
The additional expenditure of fifty million, along with the humiliation in front of Yu Xiheng, made him loathe Gu Zhinan.
Completely bewildered by what had transpired, Gu Zhinan found herself locked out by the butler.
Fortunately, the LI residence was well-secluded; otherwise, she would have been headline news immediately.
Trembling, she contacted her agent.
Sister Hua arrived in shock. âWhat happened? Did you upset Mr. LI? Do you have any idea how hard it is to find a sponsor like Mr. LI in the entertainment industry?â
Biting her lip, her complexion pale, Gu Zhinan replied, âI⦠I didnât do anythingâ¦â
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Third Master LI wasnât known for any vices and was generally generous.
She had heard of some patrons who could be cruel.
âNo? Then why were you thrown out for no reason?â Sister Hua scolded, frustrated. âGet in the car. Donât go out for a while.. What if you were photographed looking like this?â