Chapter 237 - The Sixth King (1/2)

”It's very clean, I just used it when I came from the bathroom.”

”..!”

When Linfeng said those words, William was stunned speechless. He looked at the offered handkerchief in Linfeng's hand.

...This feeling was a bit familiar. Right. He had felt it when he spoke before with Xiong Zhi, this kind of feeling where one was unable to rebut.

This Master and Butler duo really... were quite similar in some aspects. Both were feisty and brave.

William laughed in amus.e.m.e.nt.

”You are very much like your master. But... what gave you the courage to insult me?” William's eyes glinted with mischievousness first, before it turned cold. He indolently stood up and stared at the bold young man eye to eye.

Linfeng was tall for his age. However, due to his western genes, William was half a head taller than Linfeng. The blonde haired man looked imposing and threatening as he stood straight. His blue eyes glinted coldly.

However, Linfeng was undaunted, staring right back at him. He showed no sign of fear nor intimidation in front of a man who held more power than him. Even though he was young, he was not someone who would back out easily. More so when it came to his inverse scale, his Young Miss.

William stared for a few more seconds and smirked, seeing that Linfeng was not a bit unsettled. He continued taunting Linfeng.

”I can understand Xiong Zhi acting bravely in front of me. After all, she has the status, power, and wealth to back it up. But, how about you? You are just a butler. There's no surname nor status that can back you up. Acting like this towards a person who was clearly above you in everything, it is not bravery or fearlessness, it is foolishness.”

The words uttered by William were harsh.

The four 'kings' behind William did not step in to interfere and simply leaned back on their seats. The peanut gallery watched the show with amus.e.m.e.nt.

The young man facing all the prying eyes inside the room did not react upon those words. He simply stood there calmly, his composure distant as if the blonde haired man's provocative words were mere gusts of air.

”Are you done speaking, Mr. William? This humble butler still has something to discuss with Mr. Erich. I came here with an appointment for a business deal, not to be taken as a subject of other's taunt. I would appreciate it if matters outside the business stay outside.” Linfeng's voice held no emotion, but politely distant as he replied calmly.

In the eyes of the people present, he seemed like an older man calmly speaking to a young child throwing a tantrum.

”...” William raised his lips to a mocking smile.

But actually, inside his mind, he was complaining why the younger generation nowadays was way much bolder compared to his generation.

First was the daring Xiong Zhi who was clearly smart and a few steps ahead of her enemy. Next, there was that lass Song Xuantin who made him speechless with her remarks. And now, this young man Linfeng who was still in his teens...

How come all young people nowadays act so bold?! QAQ

This young man's mind was calm and organized. Even when he deliberately taunted him, he did not erupt immaturely nor did he step back. He just made his stance clear while he effectively shut people's mouth, unable to refute back.

However, William did not care if the four monkeys behind him saw him as childish. He continued his jeering.

”Well, humble butler, before you speak to Erich, I have a question for you first,” William then fired his cannon. ”If you have feelings of desire towards your master, is that not considered breaking the butlers' moral code?”

In William's country, there was no such irrefutable hierarchical system of master-servant relationship that spanned for generations. Even when he grew up surrounded by attendants, everything was give and take, highly dependent on the benefits offered to both parties.

However, he had an idea of what a master and butler relationship should be in these kinds of aristocratic high society.

Linfeng answered courteously.

”I do not really have to answer you, Mr. William. However, since you seem very interested in knowing me so much, I do not mind telling you. My master and I have a relationship that a master and an aide should have. I would appreciate it if you refrain from making baseless accusations that could easily spread rumors. You might end up destroying a lady's reputation if you continue speaking without much thought.”

His tone was polite but the contents were not.

”Heh. Young man, do you know who you are talking to?”

”You just have introduced yourself, Mr. William Grand, is it not? You are quite famous among women,” Linfeng replied, still unperturbed.

”...”

William laughed dryly. This young man would not budge no matter what taunting he did.

Hmm... Wait. This guy did budge a bit earlier.

It was when he talked about kissing his master's hand. He was initially just trying to irritate the man.

A lightbulb suddenly lit up in his mind.

William stared at Linfeng once more. He had met Xiong Zhi before, and he could positively say that girl's charisma was not something to be ignored. If that was the case... then his earlier random guess that this young man had feelings for his master might possibly be true.

Heh.