Liu Yanbo simply walked away into the bathroom without looking back at the crowd’s judging eyes.
He wasn’t ashamed nor embarrassed.
Ji Ruyan wouldn’t feel that much disappointment. After all, she and Liu Yanbo didn't even know each other.
And even if they did, what would be the difference?
It was not like she had never been betrayed by a trusted person before, or else she wouldn’t have been in this situation right now.
It was a new era with new rules. Interests came first.
"I'm here on behalf of Jiu Ye." Xue Long tapped his finger on the table and had a very arrogant look on his face. "Jiu Ye said: since Jiucheng and Tianshui are on the same street, we should cooperate well. If you’re willing to invest in Jiucheng Company under your name, everyone will be friends in the future. You invest and we contribute with tranquility. Let's create a better future together."
As soon as Xue Long finished his speech, Ji Ruyan didn’t say anything but the spectators were in disbelief.
What kind of cooperation was that?
What kind of company was Jiucheng?
It was a ruthless and cruel finance company.
Amongst the people present, those whose work was related to business, had a certain understanding of Jiucheng Company. And some of them had even suffered losses from this company.
Although they liked calling themselves a finance company, what they truly did was collect protection fees.
But what was most unexpected was that Jiucheng Company was aiming for such a big bar like Tianshui Bar and requiring them to ‘invest’.
That was an insane level of arrogance.
"Do you really think that I would agree?" Ji Ruyan lit a cigarette and blankly said, "I told you last time. Why do you want to start a fight that you know you can’t win?"
This was not the first time they talked about this. The person who last talked to Ji Ruyan about this matter was the one she trusted the most, and also the one who hurt her the most.
“Ha…” Xue Long sneered and sarcastically said: "A fight we know we can’t win? Are you really that confident? Ji Ruyan, you know how Jiucheng works. I advise you to cooperate with us obediently. Since you’re so beautiful, I could put in a few good words for you to Jiu Ye."
After a little pause, Xue Long licked his lips, his eyes were fixed on Ji Ruyan's high chest, and said without any consideration, "Shen Yiran is a coward. But I'm a man with responsibility. As long as you're willing to follow me later, I can not only ask Jiu Ye to go easy on you but also let you be my bride every night, I..."
Before Xue Long could finish, Ji Ruyan splashed the wine from her glass on his face.
Brother Long was humiliated. Seeing this, the bald heads in white vests were enraged and scuffled more aggressively with Tianshui Bar’s security guards. Two of them managed to break through the heavy encirclement and rushed to the circular table. They were shouting to get rid of Ji Ruyan, the nasty woman who dared to offend their boss.
"Everyone stop right now." Xue Long hit the table and wiped his face. "What's with the noisiness? We're here to drink in congratulations, not to fight. When dealing with women, we must be gentlemen."
Xue Long licked his lips and smacked them loudly, "This wine tastes so f******* sweet!" He laughed with his head up, very delighted.
Ji Ruyan tightly grasped the glass and tried her best to control her anger.
Betrayed by the most trusted person. Humiliated by someone she didn't even look at before under the eyes of everyone.
This was the most helpless she had ever felt in her life.
Would she give up?
Of course, Ji Ruyan didn't want to give up. Not only to protect her dignity but more importantly for all those who still stood beside her and didn’t give up--
"Miss, let me eliminate him!" The middle-aged security guard gritted his teeth.
"Sister, let us get rid of him!" All the 40 security guards of Tianshui Bar roared in unison.
They were the only people Ji Ruyan could count on right now, they were loyal and principled.
But Ji Ruyan knew that they alone were not enough.
This was a society under the rules of law. Although the world of crime still existed, and although it might be even worse than in the 1980s and 1990s, the era of fighting and killing all day was over.
Ji Ruyan waved her hand to stop the pleading voices and faintly said, "someone just told me a story about a toad and a white swan. I think what he said was quite reasonable. Xue Long, you’re not even good enough to be a toad. No wonder your wife died so miserably."
Xue Long's wife was very beautiful and talented. She was also a top student who returned from studying abroad. The two fell in love with each other. But one night, two years ago, his wife was attacked by two drug addicts, and unfortunately, the result was a tragedy.
It was Xue Long’s deepest pain. Ji Ruyan ripped open the scar in his heart without any mercy.
"You nasty b****, I’ll kill you." Xue Long sharply got up, grabbed the wine bottle on the table, and was ready to smash it on Ji Ruyan’s head. But the agile middle-aged security guard noticed, rushed in, and raised a high kick to Xue Long's wrist.
Xue Long was born and raised in the criminal world, naturally, he was skilled in fighting. With a slight withdrawal of his hand, the bottle in his hand swept sideways and aimed for the guard’s leg.
The middle-aged guard hurriedly drew back his leg and dodged the attack.
Xue Long knew this guard. As opponents, they have known each other for a long time. Both were equally skilled and no one would benefit if they fought each other. Anyways, Xue Long didn't come here tonight to fight.
Xue Long calmed down and threw the bottle on the ground. "Ji Ruyan, it seems that you are not going to accept Jiu Ye’s advice. Very well, when you fall into my hands, you’ll know you made the wrong choice."
The negotiation was over!
Everyone present knew that after tonight, the underworld of the city will begin to surge, and one of them will one day end in failure and withdraw from the stage completely.
"We’ll see about that," Ji Ruyan snapped, "if you’re done talking, take your people, and get lost!"
"How could I leave after you tell me to get lost? I can’t lose face like that." Xue Long sat back and regained his previous arrogant appearance. He knocked on the table, and shouted, "where are all the waiters? Your boss is dressed so sexily, hurry up and bring me a cold beer to cool down the fire."
The waiters were all there, but no one went to get the beer.
Xue Long glanced around and finally returned to Ji Ruyan. He sneeringly said: “What poor customer service you’ve got. Is this bar really worth fighting for?"
"Bring him a bottle of beer."
"Remember, I want it cold! Haha."
Zhang Xiaoyun brought the bottle but she asked Lin Xue to deliver it to the table.
"Zhang Xiaoyun, why are you giving it to Lin Xue?" Wang Yingying dissatisfied.
Zhang Xiaoyun stuffed the wine into Lin Xue's hands and disapprovingly asked: "Why else? It’s the newcomer’s job to serve drinks to the guests."
"What are you guys whispering there? Hurry up and bring the wine." The middle-aged guard shouted from the circular table.
"Yes..." Lin Xue responded without thinking and walked over with the bottle.
Wang Yingying took a deep look at Zhang Xiaoyun, she decided that she didn’t want to have a friendship with her anymore.
"Little sister, you look so beautiful. And your hands are so delicate..." When Lin Xue put the beer bottle down, Xue Long grabbed her hand and flirted, "how about going out for supper with Brother Long tonight?"
‘Pa~!’ Lin Xue tried breaking free twice with no result. Anxious, she slapped Xue Long’s face with her other hand.
The slap was so loud that not only Xue Long was stunned but everyone present was startled.
"Little B****, did you just slap me?" Xue Long stood up straight away and fiercely slapped Lin Xue.
The slap was so strong it made Lin Xue turn, and because her feet were unstable, she fell to the ground.
"Lin Xue!" Wang Yingying hurried to support Lin Xue, tears burst out of her eyes.
Lin Xue's right cheek was red and swollen. A string of blood came out of her nose and the corner of her mouth.
“Xue Long!” Ji Ruyan immediately stood up. Just as she was about to call someone to handle the situation, her body suddenly shuddered. In the corners of her eyes, she
caught a glimpse of the shameless taxi driver who left her under the eyes of everyone.
Liu Yanbo squeezed into the crowd. With just a glance, you could see the killing intent radiating from his body.
R.I.P long, your life was short
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