Zhong Peiling, who was previously in the capital of Jindong Province, was arrogant but not to such a harsh extent. However, since arriving in Yanjing and being exposed to a larger world, her vision expanded, and she naturally looked down on those she deemed inferior. Plus, her status had risen, giving her the audacity to speak without restraint.

Song Shuyao felt a sudden jolt in her heart. Zhong Peiling didn't know Ye Qingfeng's temper, but she did. Ye Qingfeng was never one to swallow insults, and she feared he might suddenly explode, offending Zhong Peiling and causing trouble for herself.

In her eyes, although Ye Qingfeng was formidable, it was in terms of his abilities. She knew that in Jiangnan City, he was respectfully called Mr. Ye, but here in Yanjing, many fierce tigers and dragons from outside the city were humbled. She was worried that Ye Qingfeng might suffer a loss due to a conflict with Zhong Peiling.

How could she know that the man sitting by her side was the world-dominating Ye Jiujie? Who in the world could he possibly fear?

As she contemplated how to make Zhong Peiling leave, Ye Qingfeng's cold eyes glanced over, aiming at Zhong Peiling. Song Shuyao inwardly cried out that things were not looking good.

"The earlier words, I can attribute to your ignorance!"

"But from now on, if you utter half a syllable of nonsense, I'll throw you out of here!"

The indifferent voice slowly spread, causing Zhong Peiling to be stunned, looking at Ye Qingfeng in disbelief.

This young man in ragged clothes dared to speak to her like this?

"You..."

She was about to burst out when three young men suddenly approached from behind.

"Shuyao, Peiling, what are you doing here? Hurry up, the drinks are already ordered!"

Zhong Peiling coldly sneered as she saw them approaching: "Nothing much, just a guy being cheeky to me and saying he wants to throw me out of the bar!"

"Oh?"

All three of the young men's expressions changed, and they all locked eyes on Ye Qingfeng following Zhong Peiling's gaze.

"Did you say that?"

A tall and strong young man walked over with an unfriendly look, addressing Ye Qingfeng in a cold voice.

"Yes, I said it. Got a problem with that?"

Ye Qingfeng replied calmly, not even bothering to raise his eyes, completely disregarding the newcomer.

"Hey, I didn't expect there to be such an arrogant kid near Huaqing!"

The tall and strong young man sneered, ready to make trouble when Song Shuyao suddenly stood up from her chair, her eyebrows deeply furrowed.

"What are you doing? He's my friend. Give me some face, can't we just stop this?"

She spread her arms, blocking in front of Ye Qingfeng, causing the tall young man to be taken aback.

He had known Song Shuyao for a while, always harboring admiration for her, and had never seen her get close to any guy. But now, seeing Song Shuyao desperately defending Ye Qingfeng made him quite angry.

When he saw Ye Qingfeng's face, far more handsome than his own, his heart sank even deeper.

Song Shuyao stood stubbornly, glaring at the group, and Zhong Peiling was also taken aback, not expecting Song Shuyao to react so strongly.

She considered that Song Shuyao might reach an even higher position in the future, and her expression changed immediately, putting on a smiling face.

"Alright, alright, since he's Shuyao's friend, let's not make a fuss. Let's go up and have a drink!"

She waved her hand. Although the three young men were unhappy, they still left as ordered.

The tall young man gave Ye Qingfeng a cold snort before leaving, looking disgruntled.

"Ye Qingfeng, I'm sorry. They're always like this, running rampant at Huaqing University. These are core members of the Huaqing University student council; I'm one too. They suggested going out, and I had no choice!"

After the others left, Song Shuyao explained to Ye Qingfeng, full of apology.

"Is that so?" Ye Qingfeng responded coldly, "If you hadn't blocked them earlier, they would already be lying on the sidewalk now!"

Song Shuyao and Jiang Chen were taken aback, then smiled wryly, knowing well Ye Qingfeng's aloof nature; but now in Yanjing, these people all had significant backgrounds, not something Ye Qingfeng could afford to provoke.

"Boss, please don't act recklessly. They're all members of the Black Tiger Association!"

Jiang Chen was worried that Ye Qingfeng's proud nature might cause more trouble, so he hurriedly warned him.

"Black Tiger Association?" Ye Qingfeng sneered dismissively, "Is that supposed to be impressive?"

Jiang Chen and Song Shuyao were stunned, not explaining further, thinking Ye Qingfeng was unaware of the Black Tiger Association's power.

Upstairs in a special reserved booth, Zhong Peiling and the three young men sat at a table. The tall young man who wanted to confront Ye Qingfeng earlier was dissatisfied.

"Peiling, why did you pull us back? I was ready to teach that guy a lesson!"

Zhong Peiling smiled slightly, shaking her head: "If you forcibly act, do you think Shuyao will still talk to you?"

The tall young man fell silent as Zhong Peiling continued: "We can't let him go for threatening me, but we need to change tactics. We have to make him act first, then we'll have the moral high ground!"

"Do you have a plan?"

The tall young man's eyes lit up at her words, asking eagerly.

"Heh, Wu Sicong will be here soon, and he's bringing the girl he recently poached. By then, we just have to sit back and watch the show!"

"Wu Sicong?"

The three young men were puzzled: "What does him coming over do? Letting him hassle them would be better than us doing it ourselves!"

Zhong Peiling smiled mysteriously and explained: "What do you know? That guy on the left at their table is the unfortunate one Wu Sicong poached from. Imagine how he'd feel and what might happen if Wu Sicong brings his new girlfriend over there."

The three were momentarily stunned, then they all chuckled with sinister expressions.

"Ye Qingfeng, are you studying at Yanjing University now?"

At Ye Qingfeng's table, Song Shuyao asked.

"Yes,"

Ye Qingfeng nodded lightly but didn't mention anything about Miao Miaomiao.

"I heard you left the Southern Base's academy. Why did you come to Yanjing University?"

Song Shuyao was curious.

Originally, she planned to choose a university in Southern University.

But, hearing Ye Qingfeng had come to Yanjing.

She decisively switched to a university in Yanjing.

"I didn't withdraw; there were just some matters to handle in Yanjing."

Ye Qingfeng replied, taking a sip of wine.

"I see."

Song Shuyao and Jiang Chen were startled, then understood.

"Boss, I have to admire you; coming to Yanjing to handle your affairs and enrolling in Yanjing University so casually!"

Jiang Chen playfully pretended to be an ancient scholar, bowing respectfully to Ye Qingfeng, looking comical and somewhat like his old self.

Right after he spoke, his expression suddenly changed, and his face froze.

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