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Fei Hu walked in with a heavy heart, worried that Ye Xiaofei would scold him as soon as she saw him. However, when he looked up, he was momentarily stunned. Wow! What a large dining room! The room was covered with thick carpets, and a huge dining table was placed right in the center. Next to the table, there was a large sofa, just like at home. On the sofa were Ye Cheng, Sister Wu, Yingzi, and Ye Xiaofei, all of them present. They were either chatting or watching TV, appearing relaxed and at ease.
"Haha, I told you he would come, but they didn't believe me. Xiaofei even wanted to bet on it," Ye Cheng said as he stood up and invited Fei Hu to sit at the dining table.
Seeing this, the others on the sofa also came over and found their seats. Ye Xiaofei shouted towards the entrance, "Hurry up and serve the dishes!" Then she shot an annoyed glance at Fei Hu across the table.
"Sorry, I ran into some unexpected delays on the way and kept you waiting," Fei Hu quickly apologized to everyone. He had no idea that Ye Cheng and Sister Wu would also be there; it was all Ye Xiaofei's fault for not being clear, which made him look foolish.
The hotel was indeed different; while they were talking, all the dishes were served at once. Ye Cheng waved to the waiter and politely said, "Thank you. You can leave now; we'll call you if we need anything." The waiter nodded and stepped back.
"Xiaolong, you two go outside and keep an eye on things at the door. Don't let any outsiders in; we have some matters to discuss," Sister Wu called out to the entrance. It was then that Fei Hu noticed two young men standing behind the door; it was obvious they were from the Dragon Tiger Gang because they showed great respect for Sister Wu's words.
After the two men left and closed the door, Sister Wu stood up again to check the windows and walls, possibly assessing soundproofing. Fei Hu observed this closely; it seemed that navigating society wasn't easy—one had to tread carefully everywhere because a single misstep could lead to being taken advantage of by others.
"Xiaofei, pour some wine," Ye Cheng cheerfully called out to Ye Xiaofei.
However, Ye Xiaofei pulled the wine bottle towards herself and pressed down on it with her hand without pouring any. Instead, she coldly said, "What wine? Let's have some people explain why they're so late. Is it a bit disrespectful? And turning off your phone? No need for arrogance here."
"Xiaofei, don't be so rude. At work, he's your subordinate; after work, you don't have that kind of relationship. Speak nicely," Ye Cheng's expression changed as he became somewhat displeased.
Seeing this, Yingzi quickly laughed and said, "You're really something! Since you promised Sister Xiaofei you'd be here on time, you should explain what's going on." Yingzi then nudged Fei Hu with her elbow, making her meaning clear: he should read the situation and not make things too awkward.
Fei Hu thought about it and decided to share everything that had happened that evening, recounting the events in detail, which made Ye Cheng laugh heartily while Ye Xiaofei's furrowed brow slowly relaxed.
"Ah! It's really a shame you have such skills; being a police officer is definitely a good fit for you," Yingzi said, shaking her head in praise.
Only then did Ye Xiaofei open the wine, giving Fei Hu a sideways glance and saying, "You always have so much going on, talking as if you're some great hero." The others at the table smiled when they saw Ye Xiaofei happy, and the atmosphere in the room instantly became lively.
As they ate and drank, everyone was busy enjoying themselves. Fei Hu thought to himself that with so many people gathered for dinner and making it seem quite mysterious, it couldn't just be about treating him to a meal; there must be other matters at hand.
Fei Hu was indeed correct. After several rounds of drinks, Ye Cheng raised his glass and chuckled, "Little brother, you've saved me multiple times. For our Ye Family, your contributions are invaluable. If we were to talk about money, it would seem a bit vulgar, but one must live first; as long as you're alive, there are better opportunities ahead. I truly value your talent. If you don't mind, I would like to invite you to join our Dragon Tiger Gang. Although things are a bit chaotic within the gang right now, I believe that with your assistance, we can quickly turn things around. What do you say?"
Fei Hu thought there might be something important going on but didn't expect this request. From Ye Cheng's words, it was clear he was being invited to join the Dragon Tiger Gang. This was indeed a bit difficult for Fei Hu; he knew he preferred a carefree and free lifestyle. Joining the Dragon Tiger Gang would be like putting a golden hoop on Sun Wukong's head—he absolutely could not agree to that.
Everyone at the table fell silent, all eyes on Fei Hu. There was some pressure; whether he accepted or declined was just a matter of words, but it was crucial for Fei Hu. The atmosphere in the room became tense to the extreme, with no sound at all. Ye Cheng still held his glass aloft, and Fei Hu could even hear his own heartbeat.
"Hey! Everyone keep eating! Otherwise, the food will get cold. Elder Ye thinks highly of me; let me drink one in respect," Fei Hu said to ease the awkward tension with a neutral comment.
Ye Cheng smiled and downed his drink. Ye Xiaofei couldn't help but glance at Fei Hu; she thought that as soon as her grandfather asked him to work for him, Fei Hu would surely agree without hesitation. She didn't expect him to have such a strong character. Working for the Dragon Tiger Gang would be far better than being a security guard; although it was a gang, many of their activities were quite normal. For example, Sheng Wei had been repeatedly recognized as an outstanding enterprise and major taxpayer in the city. She truly couldn't understand Fei Hu anymore.
Sister Wu served some food to Ye Cheng and said with a smile, "Big Brother has been sober for many years; today is special because he invited you to dinner, so he specifically had us prepare wine and even drank himself. It seems this little brother is indeed talented. You should know that very few can move Big Brother's heart. Although our Dragon Tiger Gang doesn't have the best reputation outside—people call us a gang—many influential figures still try to establish connections so their children can work with us."
"Working for the Dragon Tiger Gang? What kind of work?" Fei Hu felt somewhat confused; did people really enjoy fighting every day?
Seeing Fei Hu's reaction, Sister Wu immediately understood and laughed heartily: "It seems this little brother doesn't know much about our Dragon Tiger Gang and only thinks it's about fighting and killing—that's completely wrong! We have many businesses under our control, like Sheng Wei—you should know about that—plus docks, logistics, and various entertainment industries where we hold operational rights. Fighting is just one way of resolving certain issues."
Sister Wu spoke eloquently, truly opening Fei Hu's eyes. He never expected that a woman who took care of Ye Cheng's daily life could be so articulate and reasonable, making it hard not to admire her. It was the first time Fei Hu realized that gangs also had their pillars of support; no wonder these people lived so comfortably and had so many followers. The key issue lay here.
Everyone chimed in, urging Fei Hu to accept Ye Cheng's invitation. Strangely, Yingzi remained silent throughout, which made Fei Hu feel a bit odd.
The clock on the wall pointed to eleven o'clock, and the bottle of liquor was empty, yet Fei Hu still didn't know how to respond. Sitting across from him, Ye Xiaofei couldn't stand it any longer. She ran out and soon returned with two bottles of white liquor, placing them on the table and loudly declaring, "A man should drink heartily and eat robustly; he should speak boldly! From what I see, you haven't met any of those criteria!" Saying this, she picked up a bottle and filled a glass for both herself and Fei Hu.
Seeing Ye Xiaofei daring to challenge his drinking capacity and mocking him, Fei Hu, who was already feeling a bit tipsy from the earlier drinks, looked at the full glass before him and decided not to back down. He chuckled, "Miss Ye, are you trying to compete with me in drinking?"
"Hehe, I wouldn't dare to compete; I'm just here to share a couple of drinks with you on behalf of my grandfather," Ye Xiaofei replied calmly, showing no sign of fear on her beautiful face.
Seeing this, Sister Wu quickly laughed and said, "Goodness gracious, what are you doing? If you drink that whole glass down, what will happen?"
"Don't stop her; tonight I want to see just how much Xiaofei can handle," Ye Cheng waved his hand at Sister Wu.
Under the influence of the liquor, Fei Hu felt braver. He raised his glass and downed it in one gulp. Ye Xiaofei didn't back down either; although she finished her drink in two sips, her boldness surprised Fei Hu.
With the tension rising and drinks flowing freely, neither wanted to back out easily. Fei Hu knew his limits; half a jin of strong liquor would usually get him drunk. However, tonight he had already consumed more than six liang and felt a bit lightheaded.
Ye Xiaofei leaned on the table and poured another glass for both herself and Fei Hu. Unable to watch any longer, Yingzi grabbed the glass in front of Ye Xiaofei and smiled at Fei Hu saying, "Thank you," before finishing it in one go. When Fei Hu looked at her again, it felt like he was seeing double.
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