Chapter 366 : Green Plum Meets Wine 17 (1/2)

With Yu Xingyun and Gu Yan present, the bodyguards didn’t dare to display their previous attitude.

Shi Sheng supported her chin. “Uncle, see? Capitalists, amirite?”

Gu Yan, “…” ‘I’m…technically a capitalist too.’

“But I like it.” Shi Sheng continued, “Different people should be treated differently. If everyone was treated the same, wouldn’t complete chaos ensue?”

If everyone felt like they were equals and thus refused to get any work done or listen to their superiors, how would this world continue to run?

Gu Yan, “…” ‘My girl is feeding me chicken soup again…’

“Xiaoxia-meimei is right.” Yu Jiu piped up. ‘Lil green plum is always right.’

Shi Sheng gave him a look, whereupon Yu Jiu smiled, revealing his dimples, an almost unnoticeable affection and indulgence in his eyes.

“Mr Long said he just wanted to meet Ms Sheng. We were only obeying orders. As for the specifics, everything will be clear once Ms Sheng follows us. If Mr Gu and Mr Yu are still unassured, you can follow us too.”

In the end, the bodyguards gave in.

Yu Xingyun had nothing to fear from this Mr Long because most of his operations were still overseas. But things were different for Gu Yan.

Mr Long had businesses in the real estate industry too, and it was one of the leading ones in the industry. Gu Yan would suffer if he really offended him.

In the end, they all followed the bodyguards upstairs, leaving behind a confused crowd.

Yin Mo had been standing in a spot that wasn’t too crowded. As he stared at Yu Jiu’s departing back, he spoke in a low tone, “Don’t you think that boy resembles someone?”

The bodyguard hidden away in the shadows lifted his head to take a look, managing to catch sight of Yu Jiu’s profile.

“Young Master, you must be mistaken. He appears no older than 16 at most. How could it be him?”

“En.” Yin Mo massaged his temples. He’d probably just been thinking too much.

……

Mr Long’s full name was Long Run. He was the organiser behind this event.

Long Run was nearing his eighties, a bigshot in the business world, as well as a senior in the academic circles. He seemed to have possessed countless haloes throughout his entire lifetime. It wouldn’t be a problem to write a several-million-word story based on his life.

Long Run sat on the leather sofa, wearing a Mao suit[1]. Perhaps because he exercised on a regular basis, Long Run appeared in his sixties at most with half a head of white hair. His somewhat plump face was stern and his eyes were filled with a sharp light, making him appear quite intimidating.

He held a cane in his hands. The handgrip was carved in the shape of a dragon’s head, while its body wound around the length of the cane.

Plus, Shi Sheng could somewhat recognise him.

He was the old man who’d been chatting pleasantly with Shen Jiayin in the auction from a year ago.

Shi Sheng merely gave him a cursory glance. She wasn’t even afraid of the Jade Emperor, let alone this mortal.

The moment they entered the room, Yu Jiu took Shi Sheng’s hand in his.

Shi Sheng struggled, but couldn’t break free, so she could only pinch Yu Jiu. His grip loosened from the pain, whereupon Shi Sheng took the opportunity to wrest her hand free and give him a warning glare.

Long Run was nearing the end of his lifetime, but not once had he met people who disregarded him like this—especially not two youngsters. His expression darkened even further.

“Mr Long.” As Yu Xingyun was an elder, he could keep his back straight and talk without bowing in front of Long Run. But since the latter was slightly older, Yu Xingyun couldn’t help but use formal speech. “May I know why you are looking for Xiaoxia?”

Long Run tapped the wooden floor with his cane, making a low thud.

“Mr Yu, I wish to have a private talk with the girl.” Long Run spoke loftily.

Yu Xingyun frowned. ‘Just how did Xiaoxia offend this bigshot?’

He looked to Gu Yan, who gave Shi Sheng a concerned look.

Long Run could probably discern their concern, for he harrumphed. “I’m a senior. What can I do to a junior?”